Interview with Photojournalist / Documentary photographer Tomasz Lazar

Photographer Tomasz Lazar

Born 1985 in Szczecin, Poland. An independent photographer, a graduate of the West Pomeranian University of Technology, Faculty of Computer Science and Information Technology. Winner of photography contests in Poland and abroad (e.g. the Sony World Photography Award, the International…

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Vintage: London Fog in black and white

July 1907: St Pancras Railway Station. (Topical Press Agency / Getty Images)

The cold weather preceding and during the smog meant that Londoners were burning more coal than usual to keep warm. Post-war domestic coal tended to be of a relatively low-grade, sulfurous variety (economic necessity meant that better-quality “hard” coals tended to be exported), which increased the amount of sulfur dioxide in the smoke. There were also numerous coal-fired power stations in the Greater London area, including Fulham, Battersea, Bankside, and Kingston upon Thames, all of which added to the pollution.

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How Not to Succeed in The Art World

Artists everywhere work hard to sabotage their careers, compromise their reputations, make sure they never get shows, ignore the advice of gallery owners or advisors or coaches or consultants or anyone else knowledgeable about how the business works, all in order to maintain art world statures of consummate anonymity. In the interest of helping to streamline this process, and as a public service to all artists who cherish oblivion, I hereby offer the most expedient means of attaining and solidifying lifelong stature among the ranks of the unknowns. So are you ready to go nowhere? 

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Great collection of photographers using Instagram

© Christopher Gianunzio // @christoper_gianunzio

There is a tendency among naysayers to refute Instagram's legitimacy, condemning it as nothing but a visualized Twitter. These wizards say it's not much more than a tool for self-promotion, navel gazing, or disguised brand building. That, despite Vik Muniz and Alex Praeger's Instagram prints garnering thousands of dollars in Aperture's 2013 benefit auction, there's no value in its incredibly low resolution. Despite this ongoing discourse, Instagram continues to be an impactful source of photographic discovery and influence, for some it's become its own distinct lens, and for others, it's become a sketchpad for larger ideas.

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Streets of my City 2014'

“Rejection Exposure Therapy” by Eric Kim

How to Overcome Your Fear in Street Photography with “Rejection Exposure Therapy”

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FORMAT15

FORMAT15 are looking for participants for the FORMAT15 Photo Book Market. The 1st edition at FORMAT13 was a huge success so if you're interested in taking part, please follow the link for details on how to get in touch with us!

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If you want to have clean ideas

“If you want to have clean ideas, change them as often as you change your shirts”

Francis Picabia, born today in 1879

See San Francisco Before the Tech Boom

Image courtesy of the artist. © 2014 Janet Delaney

Skip Wheeler and his wife groom their horses after Veteran’s Day Parade, Folsom at 2nd Street

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Vincent Laforet and Night Over New York

"I’m a filmmaker, photographer, producer, teacher, advisor, innovator and very, very proud father of two. Throughout my career, I have been fortunate to witness extraordinary news events, the evolution of story-telling technologies and work alongside many people who have inspired me." Vincent Laforet

Vincent Laforet Captures A View Of New York At Night Unlike Any You've Ever Seen!

© Vincent Laforet

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27 captivating pictures from 1850 to 1950 which show how we used to live

"From a portrait of a traditional Welsh lady to 1850s Caswell Bay and a procession through the streets of Cardiff, these striking photographs paint a true picture of Wales past.

Now they are going on show as part of a major exhibition showcasing old photos from Wales’ national collection, which are being digitised for future generations to enjoy."

 
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have a nice 2015! I'm back, and I want to promise you moooore new information about photography!