There are things we have no control over, like when a loved one develops a condition, that there is no coming back from. Chris Hemsworth, known for his big screen roles as Thor, lays bare his personal life as he grapples with the reality of his father, Craig, recently diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, slowly starting to […]

One of the most dangerous and important jobs in the world is that of the conflict photojournalist. Sometimes known as a war correspondent, always a witness to the horrors and human toll of war. There are few that manage to balance a life outside of those assignments. Pulitzer Prize–winning photojournalist and MacArthur Fellow Lynsey Addario […]

When I was first approached by Nat Geo and Disney +about talking to the filmmakers of Top Gun: The Next Generation, my mind first went to crazy stunts of the Tom Cruise films and how all of the BTS showed insane stomach-turning stunts. In true Nat Geo fashion, the situation revealed itself as personal stories […]

In a world where we have been seeing an increased number of natural disasters, Nat Geo recounts one of the worst events on it’s 20th  Anniversary. This doc series, Hurricane Katrina – Race Against Time, is presented in 5 episodes exploring the events leading up to it, the tragedy itself, and the resulting repercussions. Exec […]

The Fuji x100v has been the camera I carry when I’m out for a simple walkabout in the city. Fixed lens, leaf shutter, 26 MP, articulated screen, classic Fujifilm film simulations, and ability to slip it into my pocket. Keeps it simple, and lightweight. When they teased this new camera, the GFX100RF, the hairs on […]

As we enter this holiday season, one thing to remember, is those we love, and those we’ve lost. National Geographic and Disney, have created a documentary series, directed by Daniel Bogado, re-telling the story of this tragic event. It takes a special talent to sift through 300 hours of real documenting footage to tell a […]

Nat Geo has had a strong year of high-quality specials, from biographies of well known and diverse types of photographers, to capturing the beauty and wonder of the ocean. If there is one thing you are guaranteed of, is stunning cinematography. always. Period. End of story. This latest exploration focusing on the National Parks:USA is […]

I am a sucker for beautiful nature docs. National Geographic has been making these top quality films for years, and their brand stamp means you will get an engaging, brilliantly crafted experience every time, with a message to expand your knowledge of the natural world around us. A week ago, we were all looking to […]

I have seen a TON of docs of photographers, and honestly, most of them concentrate on the image, and leave the stories of the heart, soul, and origins of the photographers behind. Don’t get me wrong, I love seeing the process of the making of an image. To me, knowing how the photographer got to […]

Sure, the deals are coming faster than ever this year, and in the coming days, the posts here will cover a range of gifts for the image maker in your life. Or maybe just you! With holidays here, your chances of hanging out with family are darn good, and I’d like to suggest something to you: […]

Hope you were able to snag all of the great deals on Black Friday, and Cyber Monday, which seems to be extending out this week. The things that are not part of those door busters are the things that will probably last the longest: books. It has been an interesting year in the photo book […]

I hope you are all staying safe and healthy. Best wishes to you, and your family. Sure, most communications start with that in these days of covid. But what can you say, other than to wish your fellow humans the best? © Damon Webster, 2020. All rights reserved. And how are you spending your time […]

“I am not an artist. I’m a photographer” Sebastião Salgado 9/21/2014 Sebastião Salgado, In the Upper Xingu region Brazil. 2005. © Sebastião Salgado/Amazonas images-Contact Press Images. The 8 year project, Genesis, has finally come to NYC at ICP in all of it’s huge print glory. Curated by his wife and constant companion, Lelia Wanick Salgado, […]

Going through the emails this morning, had a great share from Steve Chan. This video by Ben Kitnick, a Vimeo staff pick, started today in a very uplifting way. You may have been to a flea market and see various bins of snapshots, sometimes known as vernacular photography, but basically are the snapshots of lives […]

The human condition can be a brutal thing. Or a thing of beauty. There is a poetic manner in which photojournalists approach their subjects, and tell you the story. When you can look beyond the single image, usually highlighted for titillation or shock, there is a deep river of thought and story to be told […]

It’s days like this that make us glad to be on the West Coast. To start with, one of our fave photo institutions in Los Angeles, the Annenberg Space for Photography, once again hosted the Pictures of the Year, international exhibition ( or POYi). For 2 days, many of the winners gave talks at the […]

This one was actually a surprise entry, as we already had another item ready for you, but the good folks at Anthropy Arts felt one of you should have a free copy of the Keith Carter DVD. We like that. So, we’ve told you a bit about this item and the rest of the series, […]

It’s a bold statement to compare someone to W. Eugene Smith. But when Andre Hermann brought his work to the reviewing table at the Academy of Art, and showed his 10 images, I was emotionally sucker punched. It was not just the situation of the subject, Garrett, it was the way his story was told. […]