For years, I was a brand purist. I strictly paired my Fujifilm bodies with Fujifilm glass, fueled by a deep-seated trust in the ecosystem. My 35mm F2, for instance, has been a constant companion for nearly a decade and still…
Photo by Annushka Ahuja. For me, teaching photography is one of the best things humans do. Handing down knowledge to someone who is eager to learn and watching them grow, truly, it’s special. Thanks to the internet, it’s never been easier…
All images by Eva Kassekert. Throughout most of my life, I avoided looking too closely at things that made me uneasy. Whether it was uncomfortable thoughts, emotions, or the quieter corners of nature I had been taught to overlook, I…
Photo: Unknown / Soviet Army Last week, PetaPixel published an article featuring photos of Soviet Union soldiers hand-feeding polar bears. You wouldn’t believe it if you didn’t see it, yet there was photographic evidence from the 1950s showing that humans…
I’m at my desk reviewing images a photographer has pitched to Them Frames. They’re exceptional. Within the first few frames, I already know I’m going to feature them. Then a feeling I know well starts to creep in. Envy. And…
Valle de Cocora, Colombia I long believed it was pointless to make photos that had already been photographed countless times before. The Taj Mahal, the Empire State Building and all the other landmarks flood the internet, so what is the…
Photo by Fujifilm North America If you’re a regular on Instagram or TikTok, there’s no doubt you’ve been exposed to photography gear porn. It’s shot in perfect studio lighting, filled with clicky mechanical sounds that make your heart beat faster.…
Luminar Neo AI photo editing has become a hot topic in the photography industry. Some people embrace these technological advancements, while others want no part of them. Personally, I sit somewhere in the middle, and I’d like to share my…
Photo by Jorge Silva. Framed Nature project. The photographic frame mirrors how we perceive the world, not just as an act of choice but as a reflection of our senses’ limits. Our perception, constrained and selective, forces us to synthesize…
Happy World Photography Day! Here’s a love letter to the craft we love so much.
