EXPOSURE

nprfreshair: 46 people were shot and killed this past weekend on the streets of Chicago. Gang violence continues to be a serious issue that motivates communities to work at the source of the problem. Some of these people in the Chicago area work for a program called CeaseFire,which recruits former gang members to mediate conflicts and try to prevent — or interrupt — the cycle of violence. A 2011 documentary profiled their work and the film is a moving and intense depiction of their efforts. We spoke to its directors Alex Kotlowitz and Steve James.   image via OpenIDEO

nprfreshair:

46 people were shot and killed this past weekend on the streets of Chicago. Gang violence continues to be a serious issue that motivates communities to work at the source of the problem. Some of these people in the Chicago area work for a program called CeaseFire,which recruits former gang members to mediate conflicts and try to prevent — or interrupt — the cycle of violence. A 2011 documentary profiled their work and the film is a moving and intense depiction of their efforts. We spoke to its directors Alex Kotlowitz and Steve James.

 

image via OpenIDEO

Untitled from the Transit Series. © Herman Velez

Untitled from the Transit Series. © Herman Velez

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Untitled | © Herman Velez

Untitled | © Herman Velez

eastmanhouse:

Photographic Processes: The Collodion Process, 2012, 4:40 minutes, Produced by George Eastman House and Eggwork Productions, Support provided by The Institute for Museum and Library Services

Here is another video from our series on photographic processes!

Breeze Team | © Herman Velez

Breeze Team | © Herman Velez

Untitled - From The Transit Series | © Herman Velez

Untitled - From The Transit Series | © Herman Velez

theatlanticcities:

“I wanted to show a part of the Megalopolis that struck me, that showed very clearly that something is not working well for us as human beings in relation with our environment.” -Héctor Mediavilla

A glimpse of Mexico City’s subway as seen through the lens of photographer Héctor Mediavilla.

Known as one of the worst cities in the world in which to drive, Mexico City’s rush hours aren’t much better underground with a subway system that generates around 4 million riders a day.

Read: Inside Mexico City’s Chaotic Underground Rush Hour

[Images: Héctor Mediavilla]

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Untitled | © Herman Velez

Untitled | © Herman Velez

lomographicsociety:

Pinhole Photography: Medium Format Cigar Box Pinhole

I have never been really interested in pinhole photography. No reason, just never gave it much thought. But having enjoyed yesterdays pinhole workshop at the Lomography store in Antwerp, and it recently being world pinhole photography day, I thought I’d give it a shot and build my own medium format cigar box camera!

Uptown NYC | © Herman Velez

Uptown NYC | © Herman Velez

nypl: The Polaroid, a staple of many a family portrait in the 1970s has a greater history than many give it credit for. The Polaroid is the topic of discussion on May 15th, when author Mary-Kay Lombino discusses her fascinating new book, The Polaroid Years: Instant Photography and Experimentation. She will be joined by renowned artists and photographers David Levinthal and William Wegman whose unique bodies of work demonstrate the incredible influence of Polaroid.  Filled with images from a trove of artists from Ansel Adams to Andy Warhol, The Polaroid Years is the first volume to explore the Polaroid camera’s indelible influence on the history of photography.

nypl:

The Polaroid, a staple of many a family portrait in the 1970s has a greater history than many give it credit for.

The Polaroid is the topic of discussion on May 15th, when author Mary-Kay Lombino discusses her fascinating new book, The Polaroid Years: Instant Photography and Experimentation. She will be joined by renowned artists and photographers David Levinthal and William Wegman whose unique bodies of work demonstrate the incredible influence of Polaroid. 

Filled with images from a trove of artists from Ansel Adams to Andy Warhol, The Polaroid Years is the first volume to explore the Polaroid camera’s indelible influence on the history of photography.

(via mollierodriguez)

#DannyBoy #HouseOfPain

#DannyBoy #HouseOfPain

Adam. May 4. Littlefield, Brooklyn #MCADayNYC
Adam. May 4. Littlefield, Brooklyn

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