Propaganda is a way that people’s opinions are influenced, usually in a biased or deceptive way; using words, images or videos for a political cause or purpose. As a general rule propaganda has had a negative effect on society and the people of the world, however in some rarer cases it has been a force…
What Are The Important Debates In Photography?
There have always been debates in the field of photography and it is these competing points of view that have made it an exciting art form that has developed more rapidly than almost any other over the last century! Some debates have raged for decades, while others are quite new and the result of emerging…
Covid-19 Lessons Learnt
Just like the September 11 terrorist attacks, the Covid-19 crisis is something that most of us will never forget during our lifetime. More than 70,000 American lives have been lost so far and over 35 million of us have lost our livelihood. This is a tragedy of epic proportions. This crisis has escalated the war…
What Is The Best Way To Travel From Philadelphia To New York City?
How do I travel from Philadelphia to New York City? I get asked this question a lot from my friends who live in other cities and my colleagues. I grew up in an around Philadelphia. I have traveled between the two cities multiple times. Going to New York during the December holiday season is something…
How To Create A Great Photography Website
Why you should Definitely have a website to promote your Photography? Once you’ve started to take some great photographs you will have a natural desire to share them with other people. Creating a good web presence is one of the most important ways that you can do so, not only bringing new audiences to your…
Great Ways You Can Photograph Tall Buildings
High rise photography is an emotive type of photography that expresses the incredible achievements of human engineering and our place in that new and growing world. Only 100 hundred years ago most people on the planet would never even have seen a photograph of, yet alone a real, high rise building in their entire lives!…
Best Locations For Sunset Photography In Philadelphia
Capturing the incredible and elusive beauty of the passing sunset is an art form in itself, whether that’s over the ocean, across the desert or in amongst the striking backdrops of the Philly cityscape. There is a certain magic in each sunset, as day passes into night, and managing to get that perfect shot, whether…
Why Is No One Policing The Bicyclists In Philadelphia?
One of the first things that comes to mind when we talk about Amsterdam is how bike friendly the city is. It is true that the city is very bike friendly. But is it pedestrian friendly? NOTE: The featured photo above shows a cyclist trying to squeeze between two elderly cyclists and me in Rittenhouse…
Complete Guide To Rittenhouse Square
Rittenhouse Square is one of my favorite places in Philadelphia. I live very close to the Square and I get to experience the vibe and the ambiance almost on a daily basis. Rittenhouse Square is the name of the Square (a public park) and also the name of the surrounding neighborhood. From a historical stand…
Complete Guide To Writing A Good Photo Essay
A photo essay is a series or collection of photographs that consciously tells a story or creates a shared narrative throughout the work. The number of photographs does not matter, it could be 2 or 3, an exhibition or even an entire book’s worth! It’s an extremely powerful way to share experiences and stories with…