Selection of June 2025: Untitled by Stefan Chirobocea

by Stefan Chirobocea

The composition was carefully planned to include the blooming rhododendron in the foreground, adding color and depth, while the dramatic silhouette of the ridges was framed in the background under the soft, diffused morning light. A major challenge was managing the high-contrast lighting... read more.

Selection of May 2025: Roots by Brigitte Bourger

Roots I by Brigitte Bourger

Post-production is an essential part of my creative process; not to distort reality, but to express my emotional response. For this photograph, I chose tones inspired by earth and vegetation, gently enhancing the natural light already present to guide the viewer’s eye... read more.

Selection of April 2025: Residual X by Frank Hoogeboom

Residual X by Frank Hoogeboom

These patterns change with every tidal change and offer you a completely new opportunity to make some interesting new shots. I wanted to emphasize the patterns and structure in the wet sand, and the film I used seemed to be cut out for this... read more.

Selection of March 2025: Mushroom Magic by  Agorastos Papatsanis

Mushroom Magic by Agorastos Papatsanis

The photo was taken during the spore release project. It was taken on the mythical mountain of Olympus, in the fall of 2022. This particular research requires many hours of patience, good knowledge of the subject, and proper technical use of light in order to reveal this “invisible” behavior. The shot was the result of an organized search, not a random moment.... read more.

Talk #18: Authenticity in Photography by Beata Moore

Post-processing has always been an essential part of photography - in both the film and digital eras. While the tools have evolved, the fundamental need to refine an image remains. In the past, we developed films chemically, cropped or masked part of the image, selectively dodged or burned certain areas, and fine-tuned the final print. Today, advanced software allows us to digitally develop our images... read more.