A History of the Hasselblad 500 camera Series

(From the History section of Hasselblad's website) The Hasselblad 500 series began with the revolutionary 500C, one of the most iconic...

The Gowland Camera

Gowland cameras are the unique and wonderful creations of Peter Gowland, a famed American photographer, inventor, and tinkerer of the...

Profile: Ansel Adams

Artist, teacher, mentor, writer, musician, outdoorsman, preservationist, photographer. These are some words of many that describe the...

Profile: Arnold Newman

As modernism came to an apex in the mid to late 20th century, Arnold Newman was an active contributor to the art-photography world,...

The Essential Resource Guide to Street Photography

Download this handy, free guide from lensculture magazine, and learn techniques from the experts on streets photography. This document...

So You Want to Buy a Rolleiflex? Good Choice!

(Originally publish August 17, 2016) What makes a Twin Lens Reflex (TLR) Rolleiflex so special? Well, it was THE camera of choice for...

Organizing and Preserving Photograph Collections

Ari Wilkins offers step-by-step direction in organizing, preserving and cataloging photo collections for future generations, and...

What is "medium format" photography?

"Medium Format" is a term used in photography to describe a category of cameras, and the film they use, which is larger than 35mm but...

Ansel Adams Birthday Celebration 2019

When: Members Only Event: Friday, February 22, 2019, 5:30-8:00pm Public Celebration: Saturday, February 23, 2019, 12:00-4:00pm...

Profile: Dorothea Lange

The work of Dorothea Lange demonstrates the versatile role of photography as both a medium for artistic expression and a means for social...

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