Preserving culture through the lens
Asgede Teckie is a New York-based travel and fashion photographer whose return to Eritrea inspired a powerful visual journey. Blending professional precision with personal storytelling, his film images seek to preserve culture and memory. This series is part of his ongoing project exploring identity, heritage, and the enduring strength of…
The Faces of Mumbai
Photographer Rick Davy takes us on a visual journey through the vibrant streets of Mumbai, steering clear of clichéd tourist shots in favour of striking portraits of everyday locals. Captured across eight rolls of film, his carefully chosen selection reveals not only the city’s colour and character but also the…
Staying to Look
Argentinian photographer Juli.B shares a deeply personal reflection on her nomadic life across Iran, Egypt, Pakistan, and Algeria. In Staying to Look, she explores photography as a quiet act of witnessing—valuing presence over spectacle, and embracing the imperfect, the intimate, and the often unseen corners of the world.
A very unique TLR: Mamiya C33
The Mamiya C33 is a unique and highly regarded twin-lens reflex (TLR) camera, offering medium format photography enthusiasts an exceptional level of control and versatility. In this article, Mateusz Kaźmierczak shares his experiences with the Mamiya C33, discussing its features, advantages, and quirks. Mateusz, a passionate analogue photographer based in…
A GRAIN of Truth
David A. explores photography as a deeply personal art form, sharing his journey from razor-sharp commercial work to embracing the soulful imperfection of grainy images. Inspired by legends like Pete Turner and John Clarridge, David blends analogue nostalgia with digital creativity, celebrating how grain and noise add character and atmosphere…
Rollei 35AF: A Modern Take on a Classic Camera
In recent years, analogue photography has seen a surprising resurgence, with both enthusiasts and newcomers drawn to its unique aesthetic and tactile process. Amid this revival, the Rollei 35AF emerges as a modern homage to the beloved Rollei 35, a compact classic from the 1960s. This updated model blends iconic…
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