In this photograph referred to as Glass Tears (1930–33), the face of a model known as Lydia acts as a backdrop for a group of small, gleaming glass balls. Man Ray made multiple variants of the image, in which the balls, like tears, appear to move and multiply across her static face from one version to another. He originally conceived of this shot as an advertisement for smudge-proof mascara.
Photographed as part of the Exhibit, Man Ray: When Objects Dream, at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York.
While working in commercial design for the H-E-B supermarket chain, artist Chuck Ramirez (1962 – 2010) began making photographs of familiar, every day objects – shrink-wrapped foods, jampacked trash bags, hospital flower arrangements – which he captured in great detail against a white void and at life-size. Continue reading Modern Art Monday Presents: Chuck Ramirez, Candy Tray Godiva 3→
Your walls are more than just empty space. They can tell a story, reflect your personality, and make your room feel like home. With wall décor featuring your own photos, you create a unique and personal atmosphere that no store-bought artworks can match. Here are three reasons why displaying your own photographs on the walls of your home is a great idea! Continue reading Why You Should Decorate the Walls in Your Apartment With Your Own Photos→
What makes boudoir photography so captivating? It’s more than just taking pictures; it is about creating an experience. Elegance, confidence, and artistry combine to tell a unique story. Let’s take a closer look at how this blend of beauty, emotion, and creativity creates boudoir photography. Continue reading Understanding the Allure of Luxury Boudoir Photography→
Food photography doesn’t just pertain to snapping a picture of a pretty plate. It also involves telling a story — more than anything else, ensuring that your viewers can almost taste and smell the food through your image.
Perhaps the two most important elements for creating drool-worthy shots are colour and texture. Mastering these will allow you to make your images pop and help them stand out in a photography field and market that’s arguably one of the most popular and oversaturated in the world. Continue reading 10 Tips for Capturing Color and Texture in Your Food Photography→
