Author: Tiffany Mueller

Controversial Mapplethorpe Photograph “Man In Polyester Suit” Just Sold For $478,000 At Auction

Tiffany Mueller

The notorious photograph, Man In A Polyester Suit, taken in 1980 by photographer Robert Mapplethorpe, sold at a Sotheby’s (New York) auction on Wednesday for $478,000. The sale makes the photograph one of the most expenisve photos ever sold, though it’s still quite a ways off from list topper, Rhein II which sold for a […]

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Sunset Selfie Series Shows How One Man Gets Creative With Cardboard Cutouts

Tiffany Mueller

As creative minded people, you might find it stressful when you have to spend too much time in front of a computer screen working. That’s the situation John Marshall found himself in, and to quench his thirst for something hands on and artistic, he started cutting out giant sized cardboard animals to pose with in a […]

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Cheeky Filmmaker Tells Music Fans How They Can Take Better Photos At Concerts; Step 1: Just Don’t.

Tiffany Mueller

You’ll probably either love this guy’s sense of humor or hate it, but if you’ve ever to been to a concert, he makes a few points that will most likely resonate with you regardless of whether or not you appreciate his style. (I admit, I was turned off at first, but after about 20 seconds […]

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Photographer Catches Humpback Whales Playing Under The Northern Lights While Testing Out His New Camera

Tiffany Mueller

What better way to test out your new Sony A7’s low light abilities than with the stunning scene Northern lights photographer, Harald Albrigtsen, was lucky enough to come across. While taking his new camera out for a test drive on Kvaløya, in Northern Norway, Albrigtsen happened across the unusual sight–and the best part, the whales came back […]

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Parabo Press Wants To Make Fine Art Prints More Accessible To Photographers With Affordable Printing Alternatives

Tiffany Mueller

Want to cover your walls in art, but the cost of actually doing so slowing the process down? The fine folks from  Parabo Press (part of the trusted Photojojo family) have you covered.  They’ve dubbed themselves as “print service for design-minded photo takers”, which makes a lot more sense when you see what they’re all about. […]

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Sony Announces It Will Split Off It’s Image Sensor Business Into It’s Own Company

Tiffany Mueller

In a press release put out by Sony on October 6th, the company announced it would splitting off it’s sensor division and developing it into it’s own company division, Sony Semiconductor Solutions . The company touched on the potential for a division back in February, and it appears as though they moving ahead with plans at […]

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At 101 Years Old, Japan’s First Female Photojournalist Still Loves Taking Photos

Tiffany Mueller

As a 25 year old, Tokyo born Tsuneko Sasamoto, made the decision to become a professional photographer. World War II was just getting underway and, in Japan, it was mostly unheard of for a woman to choose a career over a husband. That didn’t stop the young Sasamoto–she had been shooting since her early twenty’s, […]

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At 101 Years Old, Japan’s First Female Photojournalist Still Loves Taking Photos

Tiffany Mueller

As a 25 year old, Tokyo born Tsuneko Sasamoto, made the decision to become a professional photographer. World War II was just getting underway and, in Japan, it was mostly unheard of for a woman to choose a career over a husband. That didn’t stop the young Sasamoto–she had been shooting since her early twenty’s, […]

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In A World Full Of Digital Cameras, Are Vintage Lenses Still Useful?

Tiffany Mueller

Truth be told, there’s a lot of vintage glass out there that’s leaps and bounds better than some of the more modern lenses we see on the market. Because they’re old and typically require some kind of mounting adapter to fit newer cameras, vintage lenses just don’t see much love nowadays; however, that doesn’t mean […]

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In A World Full Of Digital Cameras, Are Vintage Lenses Still Useful?

Tiffany Mueller

Truth be told, there’s a lot of vintage glass out there that’s leaps and bounds better than some of the more modern lenses we see on the market. Because they’re old and typically require some kind of mounting adapter to fit newer cameras, vintage lenses just don’t see much love nowadays; however, that doesn’t mean […]

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