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Photo Inspiration

Harry Callahan, a prominent American photographer, excelled in street photography and landscapes as part of the modernist movement. His photography focused on capturing the beauty in everyday life, exploring light, shadow, and form while emphasizing the relationship between people and their environment, showcasing a profound connection to the world around him. Callahan’s innovative photography techniques included experimenting with multiple exposure, cropping, and close-ups to craft compelling compositions. He skilfully manipulated light and shadow to infuse depth and emotion into his images, enabling him to convey his distinct vision and perspective through his photographs.

 

Background

Harry Callahan attended Michigan State College (now Michigan State University) and studied engineering before discovering his passion for photography. He became famous in the mid-20th century for his unique approach to photography, capturing everyday life in a remarkable way. Callahan’s work gained recognition for its innovative techniques and profound artistic vision, establishing him as a significant figure in the world of photography.​

My Summer Photography

 

 

 

 

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•Karl Blissfield born in 1869 and died in 1932. Photographed plants in closeup and trained as a sculptor but was only very interested in plants and a keen amateur botanist and used photography as a teaching tool to demonstrate the differences in botanical forms. 

•He developed cameras which allowed him to photograph both plants and the texture of their surfaces in unprecedented details.

•He first published black and white photography images In unformed der kunst (1929), which translates as artforms in nature, after an exhibition of his work at Berlins Gallery Nierendorf. 

•His images are unique in the portrayal of plants although a number of people have sought to emulate him. He focuses in particular on the form and structure of plants. 

Origin of Photography/ Fixing the Shadows

https://www.instagram.com/ian_ruhter/reel/C_L5iwISmAu

This hyper link shows camera obscura.

http://www.metmuseum.org/toah/hd/tlbt/hd_tlbt.htm

This hyper link shows more about Henry Talbot.

Kodak (Brownie)

The film roll was the key element for the first Kodak camera, which was originally called the “roll holder breast camera.” The name Kodak was created by Eastman himself and first appeared in December 1887. With the KODAK Camera, Eastman laid the groundwork for making photography accessible to everyone. The Brownie was a simple box camera featuring a single lens. It utilized roll film, another breakthrough from Eastman Kodak. Customers would get the pre-loaded camera, snap their pictures, and send it back to Kodak. Kodak would then develop the film, print the photos, reload the camera with fresh film, and send it back to the customer.

Cyanotypes

Anna Atkins

Anna Atkins (16 March 1799 – 9 June 1871) was a pioneering English botanist and photographer. She is frequently recognized as the first individual to release a book that featured photographic illustrations. Additionally, some references claim she was the first woman to produce a photograph. In the 1850s, Atkins worked together with Anne Dixon (1799–1864), who was very close to her, almost like a sister, to create at least three presentation albums featuring cyanotype photograms.

Anna Atkins | Widewalls
Anna Atkins.

My Cyanotype

This is a Cyanotype that I produced myself, a Cyanotype is a type of photographic printing process that reacts slowly and is cost-effective. It is sensitive to a specific range of near ultraviolet and blue light.