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World Photography Organisation launch free online magazine

The World Photography Organisation have produced an free online magazine.

At the start of each month, the Magazine will present and examine a different theme facing the photography industry. Through interviews with photographic leaders, multimedia presentations and on-going international discussions, The Magazine brings you, our community, continuous engagement with the topics that affect the wider industry.

Click the linked image to read the first issue.

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The Many Lives of William Klein, Full Feature

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You should never use camera to make your pictures. You use yourself, your experience, to make the pictures with the camera. Not the other way around.

Antonin Kratochvil

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Ilford Launch 2 New B&W Disposable Cameras

Amidst the doom & gloom of reports that film is dead or dying, Photographic film & paper manufacturers Ilford have boldly released 2 Disposable cameras that feature their most popular black & white films - XP2 and HP5 Plus.

Both cameras will have a built in flash and provide 27 exposures on 400iso film and are expected to retail at around £9 each.

The Films can be procesed in stores, or at home, there is also a pre-pay option on the HP5 model to pre-pay for development, it includes an evelope to send it back to Ilford in Chesire UK for development & printing.

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Mark Seliger: Capture Ep.3, Featuring Martin Schoeller & Matthew Modine

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Mark Seliger: Capture Ep. 2, Featuring Model/Photographer Lauren Bush & Legendary Photograher Albert Watson.

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Mark Seliger - Capture Ep.1, Featuring Platon & Director Dylan McDermott

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Revolutionary 3D Photobooth Portraits

A new medium for the classic family portrait is emerging in Japan due to advancements in 3D printing technology. As part of an exhibition called EYE OF GYRE in Harajuku, you may make a reservation to have your 3D printed portrait taken between November 2012 and January 2013.

Here are some examples of the minature "mini me" models.

The 3D figure portraits come in 3 sizes: 10 cm, 15 cm, and 20 cm. Prices ranging from 21,000 JPY ($264 USD) to 32,000 JPY ($400 USD) per person in the portrait.

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Don McCullin documents his first foray into Digital Photography

Legendary photographer Don McCullin has joined with Canon to document his first experience shooting digitally after 50 years of analogue photography.

Watch the fascinating video below by clicking on the image

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Film: Not Dead Yet

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History of the Polaroid Camera

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To take photographs is to hold one’s breath when all faculties converge in the face of fleeing reality.

Henri Cartier-Bresson

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Great little Ansel Adams documentary to kill some time.

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Nikon Rumored To Release An "Entry Level" Full-Frame Camera

Below are supposed leaked images of a Nikon D600 - the next step in Nikon's release schedule. The new camera is believed to have a 24.7-megapixel sensor, a 3.2-inch LCD display and a built-in auto-focus motor.

Nikon have recently trumped Canon on several models of camera releases within the past months. If real, the Nikon D600 will provide amateurs and pro-photographers alike an affordable option to upgrade to a full frame camera system.

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1:1 Interview Photographer Shamil Tanna

Shamil Tanna is an award-winning music and advertising photographer based in London. His dynamic, eye-catching style and approach have very quickly made him one of the most sought after young photographers working today. He is known for his technical ability and creative lighting style photographing some of the worlds most iconic musicians, politicians, actors and sports stars including Lady Gaga, Rihanna, Iggy Pop, Radiohead, Pele, and David Cameron.

He regularly shoots for The Guardian, Observer, Q Magazine, Financial Times, Four Four Two, and Wired Magazine and was one of the first photographers in the UK to have their own personal app on the iTunes app store showcasing his extensive portfolio.

1. How did you get in to photography?

When I was a kid my bedroom wall was always covered in pictures that I'd cut out of magazines. It never really dawned on me that it was something you could do as a job! I bought my first camera when I was 14 when my school offered a photography GCSE and never looked back really. It's the only thing I've ever done. I went to art school and as soon as I graduated I started freelancing as an assistant, and eventually started getting commissions in my own right. I've never had a 'proper' job! 2. Who or what are your influences?

Anything and everything. Movies, books, other photographers... It's difficult to name my favourites as there are so many. Avedon, Guy Bourdin, Gregory Crewdson. The list is endless... 3. Is there one photograph in history you wish you had taken & why?

Loads! I see them all the time. I'd love to have been working in the 60's and 70's when you had more time and access to the celebs. Nowadays you're lucky to get half an hour in a hotel room! 4. What is the most difficult part of establishing yourself as a freelance photographer?

Where do I start...! It can all be pretty tough. Getting you're foot through the door, convincing people to commission you, business costs and financing, coming up with new ideas and keeping up with new technology. You never really feel like you've established yourself as you have to constantly reinvent yourself and test yourself. You're only ever as good as your last shoot. 5. What has been the pivotal moment of your career so far?

My first major commission shooting Radiohead. I was very inexperienced and had only shot one paid job when I got my first magazine cover. It was a dream job, spending 2 days with one of my favourite bands. I got to go to one of their recording sessions which was amazing. I remember being so nervous before the shoot and decided to just tell the band that I'd never done this before. They were great and made it all very easy for me. I remember running on adrenaline so much so I ended up in hospital the next day. I'd twisted my knee going up a ladder but hadn't noticed!  The shoot opened a lot of doors for me so was worth the pain. 6. What camera do you use?

It depends on the job. I use a 5Dmk2, and Hasselblad when bigger resolution is needed. I also recently bought a small Canon S95. It's the size of a mobile phone and the quality is fantastic. I guess the best camera is always the one you have on you and I tend to keep that in my pocket all the time. 7. Do you shoot any personal work? If so what personal projects are you working on at the moment?

I try and shoot as much personal work and projects as possible. I've been working on an on-going long term project for the past couple of years named 'Encore' where I photograph musicians immediately after they finish a gig. It's been quite a difficult project to organise and can be quite exasperating getting permission for the shoots. It was exhibited at Arles last Summer. I tend to have several personal projects going at any one time. I also try and shoot tests for my portfolio as often as possible where I try out new techniques and ideas. 8. How do you manage to juggle your commercial work and your personal photography?

This can be quite difficult. I have a sketch pad full of ideas that I keep and whenever I have any spare time I usually just go through it and try and develop one. If it's for any bigger test shoots where you need to spend more production time I usually have to just put time aside and hope no big jobs come in! It's happened a couple of time where I've had to cancel and move test shoots to accommodate for commercial jobs coming in. 9. Where do you see the future of photography?

I think photographers are having to become more versatile. I'm often getting asked to supply more video content for online and ipad to go along with the stills. Without sounding too gloomy print seems to becoming less important than it was. 10.What advise would you give to someone just starting out in photography?     

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Perseverance Oh... and be prepared to be a little broke for a while!

Many thanks to Shamil for the interview.

Shamil is currently represented in the Uk by Stem Agency

http://www.stemagency.com/index.php?/project/shamil-tanna/

+44 (0) 7790 026628

More of his work can been seen on his personal website:

http://www.shamiltanna.com/

All images ©Shamil Tanna

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Leica announce the £6,000 Leica M Monochrom

Leica Camera AG presents the Leica M Monochrom, the world’s first digital camera exclusively for full-frame, 35 mm black-and-white photography. Featuring a sensor designed specifically for this purpose, the new addition to the Leica portfolio enables photographers to capture images in outstanding black-and-white quality, setting entirely new standards. The latest camera in the flagship Leica M-System, the Leica M Monochrom continues the successful story of the Leica rangefinder system, which has written numerous chapters in the history of innovative photography.

“Black-and-white photography is more popular than ever before. Even today, it has lost none of its fascination as an expressive medium, not even for younger generations of photographers. This is confirmed by the numerous monochrome images shown by members of the M-Community, who we are in constant contact with,” said Jesko von Oeynhausen, Product Manager for the M-System at Leica Camera AG. “For the first time ever, we are offering an opportunity to consistently and authentically explore black-and-white photography with the M Monochrom, a tool that is unique in the digital world. The camera’s exclusively black-and-white sensor brings an enormous technical benefit that is reflected in the amazing imaging quality it delivers.”

All yours for the measly sum of £6,200!! for the body only, why anyone in their right mind would invest in a digital camera that only shoots B&W is beyond me, especially seeing as there are so many great RAW conversions & plug-ins that can achieve amazing B&W results using colour RAW files. If you want to get the look of 35mm B&W film, buy a M6 and a roll of Tri-X