In a much-publicised but unsurprising story from Nikkei News in Japan, Nikon is reported to be stopping development of DSLR cameras. 'Well tell us something we don't know,' is probably the collective reaction to the story from photography insiders, given we haven't seen a new Nikon DSLR release for several years. Read more
Posts published in “Opinion”
‘Accidental Napalm’ turns 50
How does an image become an icon? It is estimated that we now produce more images in two minutes than we did in the entire… Read more
Cindy Sherman and Gillian Wearing on ‘being human’
As we struggle to recover from the pandemic, ‘Being Human‘ – the theme of this year’s PHOTO 2022 international biennale in Melbourne – could not… Read more
Photographer’s five decades documenting mafia depravity
When Italian photographer Letizia Battaglia passed away on April 13, 2022, the biggest shock among those of us who have written about her was that… Read more
Recreating daguerreotypes for a window to the past
Cased daguerreotypes are among the oldest photographic images in Australian gallery, library and museum collections. These tiny, pocket-sized photographs look quite foreign to us today.… Read more
Edwin Land: Photography revolution in an instant
It probably happens every minute of the day: A little girl demands to see the photo her parent has just taken of her. Today, thanks to smartphones and other digital cameras, we can see snapshots immediately, whether we want to or not. But in 1943 when 3-year-old Jennifer Land asked to see the family vacation photo that her dad had just taken, the technology didn’t exist. So her dad, Edwin Land, went to work inventing it. Read more
Parents want more from schools photography
Schools are changing photography companies as they are no longer happy with what they offer, claims Glen Nelson, managing director of volume photography software specialist… Read more
Photographers deserve to earn more again!
The photography industry constantly shifts as technology continuously advances. Photographers have shown resilience, creativity, and brilliance in adapting to changes in our industry. Like chameleons, we've changed with our environment to survive and thrive. It's inspiring to see the way photographers have risen to new and ever-evolving challenges in the industry. Read more
Photography exhibitions that defined Australia
Australians have always loved photography exhibitions. They are consistently among the most well attended at our museums and galleries, and have formed an important part… Read more
If I could go anywhere: India’s Varanasi
Varanasi, or Banaras as the locals call it, is one of India’s most sacred cities. Located in the province of Uttar Pradesh in northern India,… Read more