Author: Kirk McElhearn
Portraits from the Summer of Love, and four other photo book picks
This post is by Kirk McElhearn from Popular Photography Shenandoah Jordan, Super Adaptoid, Lady Glorious, Matthew, and Steve Culligan in a Convertible, Haight Street, August 13, 1968. From Elaine Mayes’ “The Haight-Ashbury Portraits 1967–1968”. © Elaine Mayes In this season’s photo book selection, we look at early color photographs by urban street photographer, Mitch Epstein;…
Wildlife photographer David duChemin on finding your voice
This post is by Kirk McElhearn from Popular Photography David Duchemin David duChemin is a photographer, author, and educator, known for both his humanitarian work as well as his nature and wildlife photography, both on land and underwater. As with most image makers who travel to create their work, COVID-19 put the brakes on many…
David Ulrich: How to be a more mindful photographer
This post is by Kirk McElhearn from Popular Photography Swimming Pool, Cape Cod, MA. © David Ulrich David Ulrich is a photographer, writer, and teacher. He worked as an assistant to Minor White, drank with Ansel Adams, and crossed paths with many of the great photographers of the late 20th century. His life was changed…
Thomas Hoepker’s ’63 road trip, plus four other fantastic photobooks to get you inspired
This post is by Kirk McElhearn from Popular Photography Controlled Burn & Dodge #1, CA 1999. © Bob Kolbrener This month’s photobook selection includes a collection of photos of pairs by Finnish photographer Pentti Sammallahti; Thomas Hoepker’s look back at his 1963 road trip; Alex Webb and Rebecca Norris Webb’s lockdown project of photos from…
Rankin’s flaming dandelions perfectly symbolize our collective mood
This post is by Kirk McElhearn from Popular Photography Rankin Rankin has photographed many of the big names in fashion, music, and society. Known for his portraits of Kate Moss, David Bowie, and Queen Elizabeth II, he is also at the head of a creative agency with dozens of employees. When lockdown hit in March…
Antigone Kourakou’s surreal exploration of nature & humanity, plus five other photo books for summer 2022
This post is by Kirk McElhearn from Popular Photography From Antigone Kourakou’s “Transfiguration”. © Antigone Kourakou In this month’s photo books selection, we take a look at an expansive annotated selection of Alec Soth’s work; a collection of images by famous photographers all shot on “the other film” (Polaroid); flowers in contemporary photography; Antigone Kourakou’s…
Cig Harvey explores grief and death through the quiet beauty of floral life
This post is by Kirk McElhearn from Popular Photography Cleaver and Petals. © Cig Harvey Cig Harvey lives in a farmhouse in rural Maine, where she photographs the people and places around her. Harvey’s photos often feature bright, saturated colors, and a touch of surrealism, as she tries to find the magic in the mundane.…
Paris streets in B&W, Meyerowitz’s classic ‘Cape Light,’ and other books worth viewing
This post is by Kirk McElhearn from Popular Photography From Joel Meyerowitz’s “Cape Light”. © Joel Meyerowitz This month, we look at a collection of COVID-19 lockdown portraits of mothers and their children, each captured through a pane of glass; a series of subtle B&W photos showing a diverse Parisian quarter; a look at the…
A Portable Editing Workstation: We Review the ASUS ProArt Studiobook 16
This post is by Kirk McElhearn from Fstoppers This unique laptop from ASUS offers more than just a powerful computer. Let’s take a look at how the ProArt StudioBook 16 can contribute to your post-processing and retouching workflow. [ Read More ]
How To Shoot Outdoor Portraits at Noon
This post is by Kirk McElhearn from Fstoppers Why would you even consider shooting under the hard and harsh light of midday? Here are some reasons that you should consider it and how you can pull it off. [ Read More ]