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The Power of Emotional Photography
Explore the world of emotional photography, where the lens captures not just a moment, but the feelings that come with it. From Francesca Woodman's haunting images to contemporary photographers like Brandon Woelfel and Brooke Shaden, discover how emotional photography blurs the line between art and photography. -
Black and White Photography vs Art
Black and white photography has been an integral part of the fine arts for over a century. It allows artists to focus on composition, form and texture without the distraction of colour, resulting in iconic and powerful images. This medium emphasises form and texture, creating a more abstract and graphic style that effectively conveys mood and emotion. Many renowned photographers,... -
Sarah Moon | Portfolio
"Captivating, ethereal, and hauntingly beautiful" - these are just a few words that come to mind when one thinks of Sarah Moon's photography. With a career spanning over four decades, Sarah Moon has established herself as one of the most iconic photographers of our time. Her work is a mesmerising blend of fantasy and reality, often featuring dreamlike landscapes and... -
"Event Horizon": Sony World Photography Awards Finalist
Kacper Kowalski, a Polish aerial photographer, embarked on a journey in search of harmony during the onset of winter. With a strong desire to explore the limits of rationality, Kowalski took to the skies to capture breathtaking aerial views of frozen bodies of water. Using a gyrocopter or motorised paraglider, Kowalski completed 76 solo flights between January and March, covering... -
Rinko Kawauchi | Portfolio
Rinko Kawauchi is a renowned Japanese photographer whose unique approach to capturing the beauty of everyday life has gained significant recognition worldwide. Her soft, muted colours, dreamlike quality, and multi-dimensional compositions have made her a prominent figure in the art world. Kawauchi's work explores themes of nature, time, and human experience, and has been exhibited in prestigious galleries and museums... -
After Beauty by Maura Sullivan at L'intervalle
Maura Sullivan's second monograph after Things We Remember (Skeleton Key Press, Norway, 2021), After Beauty is inspired by several poems by Walter Fields, which define beauty as an attitude to life rather than as a prettiness of appearance. The book has been mentioned in L'intervalle - the blog about literature, photography, artistic gestures, human sciences, philosophy, interviews and chronicles is curated by Fabien Ribery. -
Laura Hospes | Portfolio
Laura Hospes (b. 1994) has been taking self-portraits since the age of 16 as a way to connect with others and express her inner emotions. Her photographs, which often reflect her struggles with depression and anxiety, have won her numerous awards and have been featured in several international exhibitions and media outlets. She recently published a book, UCP, which documents... -
Black & White vs. Colour
The comparison between black and white and colour photography has been a topic of discussion among photographers and photography enthusiasts for many years. Both techniques have their own unique characteristics and capabilities, and the choice between them often depends on the photographer's artistic vision and intended emotional impact. -
Michael Oliver Love | Q&A
Michael Oliver Love's fashion photography shows Black women with sensual figures and men wearing jewellery, make-up and high heels, breaking away from conventional norms to present raw beauty. His aim is to present an alternative view of beauty that differs from the typical representation in major fashion magazines. Love's work explores the intersection of femininity and masculinity, presenting a new,... -
Contemporary Japanese Photography
Contemporary Japanese photography is a diverse and vibrant field, encompassing a wide range of styles and subjects. From traditional landscapes and portraiture to experimental and avant-garde approaches, Japanese photographers are constantly pushing the boundaries of the medium. -
Casper Faassen | Portfolio
Casper Faassen (b. 1975) is a painter and photographer who lives and works in Leiden, The Netherlands. The main theme of his work is beauty. The silent, eternal and beautiful is set against a background of apparent decay: Vanitas. His photographs are built up like paintings with different imaginary and physical layers, giving the viewer a feeling of distance and... -
Maciej Markowicz | Interview
Maciej Markowicz is an artist with a boat that he turned into a Camera Obscura in 2017. Living on a floating surface while travelling around Europe, Markowicz doesn’t waste any minute. He organises workshops for kids and adults and fascinates everyone with the magic of creating 8 seconds paintings with light and motion on colour photographic paper. -
RELEASE: Event Horizon by Kacper Kowalski
Event Horizon is the 4th book of Kacper Kowalski which gives us access to the most intimate part of his soul as it shows his introspective and spiritual approach to nature and the discovery of his vulnerability and feelings. The Event Horizon functions separately as well as complements Kowalski's previous book, Arché. -
Tim Verhallen | Interview
1605 Collective invites you to deep dive into the interview with Tim Verhallen. Being a famous fashion photographer, Verhallen admits that his main inspiration are people. By creating powerful connections with his models, he creates masterpieces in a form of photographs that are both sensitive and dynamic.This fall, 1605 Collective also presents a unique creation of 1605 Publishers, the book... -
RELEASE: Reveal by Tim Verhallen
1605 Collective presents the masterpiece from 1605 Publishers: Reveal by Tim Verhallen. The book reveals the moment when Tim Verhallen presses the shutter - le moment décisif of the photographer who transforms his models into muses. The book also has a limited edition that comes in a choice of 2 prints: Arise & Pivôt. -
Deep Dive Into Pictorialism
Pictorialism is the movement that thrived from about 1885 to 1915 and was still being promoted by some as late as the 1940s. It began in response to claims that a photograph was nothing more than a simple record of reality, and transformed into a movement to advance the status of all photography as a true art form. -
Trends in Photography
1605 Publishers has created for you a list of current and upcoming photography trends so you get inspired by beautiful concepts and visions. The main trend of the end of 2022 and the beginning of 2023 is an unusual perspective, imperfect, yet natural, shots, vertical format and the domination of mobile photography.
