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How to Store Old Photographs and Negatives Properly
Learn how to protect old photographs and negatives from discolouration and damage using archival boxes, negative sleeves and photo-safe albums.
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In-depth stories
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In-depth stories, reports and distinctive themes about photographers, projects and visual culture — always with the newest article first.
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My Experience with the Fujifilm GFX System - Bas Meelker
Landscape photographer Bas Meelker shares his experience with the Fujifilm GFX system: image quality, dynamic range, colour and a calmer way of shooting.
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Minimalist Color Photography
Minimalist color photography: discover how blocks of color, light, shadow, and one strong accent can create images that feel both calm and dynamic.
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50 Years of the Polaroid 20×24: The Giant of Instant Cameras
The Polaroid 20×24 turns fifty: the story of the giant instant camera used by artists including Warhol, Adams, and Sally Mann.
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Helen Levitt: City at Play at Kunsthal Rotterdam
Helen Levitt: City at Play at Kunsthal Rotterdam presents more than 220 photographs, film, and color slides by a master of street photography.
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Fotografen
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Creating Photo Series That Stay With You
A strong photo series is built on rhythm, return, and detail. Here is how to turn a subject into a story that stays with the viewer.
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Artemis II in Eclipse: NASA Photographs the Moon with a Nikon Z9
Using a Nikon Z9, NASA captured the Moon almost completely covering the Sun from Artemis II: a quiet eclipse seen from space.
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Your Own Portfolio Website for Photographers: From Feed to Foundation
Your own portfolio website makes your work discoverable beyond Instagram and gives clients a quick view of your style, contact details, and booking options.
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Ed van der Elsken. Up Close, at the Rijksmuseum
In Ed van der Elsken. Up Close, the Rijksmuseum presents well-known and never-before-seen photographs, contact sheets, letters and film clips from his archive.
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Win Ralph Gibson’s Personal Leica
Blind Magazine and MPB are giving away Ralph Gibson’s personal Leica M Monochrom, including a Summilux 50mm lens and signed print.
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Nature Photography with the FUJIFILM X Series
From heathlands to dark forests: discover why the FUJIFILM X Series and FUJINON wide-angle lenses are so popular with nature photographers.
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How a Professional Photographer Sees Things
A professional photographer sees light, atmosphere and body language differently—and it often shows immediately in the photos.
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The Best Places for Travel Photography in Northern Morocco
Discover photogenic travel photography locations across Northern Morocco, from blue Chefchaouen to the coast of Al Hoceima.
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Maria Austria Was Here - In Schattenberg
Maria Austria Was Here centers on Maria Austria's photographs, Schattenberg's history, and the stories of two families at Camp Westerbork.
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Erwin Olaf – Freedom | Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam
A retrospective of Erwin Olaf: Freedom at Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam, featuring iconic series and his final video work.
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Low-Light Photography
Low-light photography explained: practical settings, techniques, and fast FUJIFILM X Series lenses for sharp results.
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Designed World: Through the Eyes of Tata Ronkholz (1940–1997)
Tata Ronkholz’s first major retrospective was on view at Huis Marseille from February 14 through June 21, 2026.
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Gary Williamson - Through Their Lens
Sony and blind photographer Gary Williamson present the Through Their Lens photo collection for World Sight Day.
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Fotografen
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World Press Photo Print Sale - 70 Prints for 70 Years
World Press Photo celebrated 70 years with 70 limited-edition archive prints in a temporary print sale and retrospective on photojournalism.
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What Have We Done? 70 Years of World Press Photo
With What Have We Done?, World Press Photo critically reflected on 70 years of photojournalism and recurring visual patterns.
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Camping Photography: Capture the Outdoors
Practical tips for capturing beautiful nature and landscape photos while camping, from gear and golden hour to creative night photography.
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World Press Photo Launches Queer Havens
The Queer Havens exhibition by World Press Photo, in collaboration with Pride Photo, was scheduled for Amsterdam in summer 2025.
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Hans Withoos | The Joy of Life
The colorful exhibition 'The Joy of Life' by photographic artist Hans Withoos was scheduled to feature 75 magical-realist works and his latest creations.
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Create an online portfolio website for photographers
Want to create a portfolio website for your photography business? Here's what you need to know.
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The Announced Closure of Franke & Heidecke
A look back at the planned closure of Franke & Heidecke and the uncertain future of the Rolleiflex.
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Photography in Cyprus
Travel photography: photographer Tom van der Leij travels the world. All kinds of subjects appear before his lens. One spring, he ended up in Cyprus.
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Kodachrome: The End
Kodachrome was renowned for its sharpness, lasting colors, and distinctive look. Kodak discontinued it, and production ended for good in 2010.
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Photographer Marcel Molle
Marcel Molle explains how an ING assignment marked his transition from black-and-white photojournalism to commercial photography.
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Photographing in Rio de Janeiro
Photographing in the global city of Rio de Janeiro. Photographer Tom van der Leij travels the world, capturing all kinds of subjects along the way.
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Celebrated Photojournalist Vincent Mentzel
Celebrated photojournalist Vincent Mentzel shows no sign of stopping: his camera has been clicking since the 1960s.
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Irian Jaya: Photographing in New Guinea
Travel photography: photographer Tom van der Leij in Irian Jaya, the Indonesian part of New Guinea.
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Urban Exploration Photography
Obscure, thrilling, beautiful... urban exploration photography is all of these things for those who practice this discipline.
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Documentary Photographer Marcel van den Bergh
Which photograph has stayed with documentary photographer Marcel van den Bergh? Discover why this particular image remains so memorable.
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Niger: Photographing in the Sahel
Travel photography: photographer Tom van der Leij travels the world. In May 2008, his journey took him to the African country of Niger.
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Leading Photographers Exhibit for Peace at the Hilton
Forty years after John Lennon and Yoko Ono’s Bed-in for Peace, leading photographers presented exhibitions on peace and history at Hilton Amsterdam.
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Sports Photographer Pim Ras
Pim Ras describes his photo essay for Médecins Sans Frontières in Congo, applying his distinctive aesthetic and use of color.
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Kadir van Lohuizen Travels the World
A portrait of documentary photographer Kadir van Lohuizen, exploring his vision, working methods and travels around the world.
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Documentary Photographer Robin Utrecht
Which photograph has stayed with documentary photographer Robin Utrecht? Discover why this particular image still resonates with him.
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Nature Photographer Ruben Smit
Which photograph has stayed with nature photographer Ruben Smit? Discover why this particular image still resonates with him.
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Advertising Photographer Vincent Kruijt
Advertising photographer Vincent Kruijt discusses his favorite image, created for the Rotterdam advertising agency ARA.
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Documentary Photographer Ahmet Polat
Ahmet Polat discusses photography, his dual identity in the Netherlands and Turkey, and an intimate image of two women in the sea near Izmir.
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Leatherwork
Ben Seelt photographs tanneries in Marrakesh and recounts an unexpected purchase in the medina.
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Martin Parr, Satirist in Pictures
A 2008 look at Martin Parr’s satire, humor, and influential color photography, written after his lecture at Amsterdam’s Fotoacademie.
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Fashion and Advertising Photographer Andy Tan
Which photograph has stayed with fashion and advertising photographer Andy Tan? Discover why this particular image still resonates with him.
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Olympic Flame: Adam Pretty on Sports Photography
Sports photographer Adam Pretty discusses four Olympic images from Sydney and Athens—and timing, risk, and freedom in sports photography.
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Landscape Photography - Part 3
This final installment on landscape photography covers a trip to Norway, focusing on preparation, changing light, water, and fall colors.
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Lomo: The Rejection of Conventional Photography
Lomo rejects conventional photography. Lomography has a high fun factor: it is elusive, yet keeps drawing people back.
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Fashion Photographer Marc de Groot
Marc de Groot explains why, at publication, his 2005 portrait of Chloë Sevigny for Italian Elle remained his favorite fashion photograph.
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Could It Be a Little More?
Photographer Feddo van Gogh writes about photographers who seek recognition while making it impossible by giving away their work for free.
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In China, Copying Has Become an Art Form
Travel photographer Tom van der Leij describes how reconstructed villages and staged scenes shape tourism and photography in China.
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Glamour Photographer Patricia Steur
Which photograph has stayed with glamour photographer Patricia Steur? Discover why this particular image remains so memorable.
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Photographic Scientist Geoffrey Crawley Dies
Geoffrey Crawley, leading photographic scientist and inventor of Acutol, has died. A look back at his remarkable contributions to photography.
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Versatile Photographer Maurice Heesen
Photographer Maurice Heesen discusses his favorite image from his personal series Loveman, created in Argentina.
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An Introduction to Kite Aerial Photography
An interview about kite aerial photography with two practitioners, Henk Landlust and Theo van Houwelingen.
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South Africa – Part 4: The Ocean Safari
Photographer and travel editor Tom van der Leij explores South Africa. In this fourth and final installment: the ocean safari.
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Winston Churchill, the roaring lion
Winston Churchill, the Roaring Lion: the story behind Yousuf Karsh’s iconic portrait of Winston Churchill.
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South Africa – Part 3 – Nature
Photographer and travel editor Tom van der Leij explores South Africa, from wildlife to breathtaking landscapes.
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Photographing Textures and Abstract Subjects
How to photograph textures and abstract subjects, from tree bark and ice to flowing water.
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Jeff Wall's Adrian Walker Goes Under the Hammer
A preview of the auction of Jeff Wall’s photograph Adrian Walker, which an expert believed could fetch more than $1 million.
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Photography in South Africa: The Wild Coast
Photography in South Africa: The Wild Coast. Photographer Tom van der Leij travels the world, capturing everything from wildlife to vibrant cities.
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Stephan Vanfleteren's Favorite Photograph
Photographer Stephan Vanfleteren recalls his favorite portrait of Paul Delvaux, the nearly blind artist.
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Trey Ratcliff and High Dynamic Range
Discover HDR photography and the work of Trey Ratcliff, who combines multiple exposures to bridge wide differences in brightness.
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South Africa
Travel photographer Tom van der Leij describes South Africa as his second home and explores its cultural, scenic, and climatic diversity.
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Independent Photographer Lieve Prins
Lieve Prins explains how The Tree of Desire grew from painted body parts, models, and many copies assembled into one large tree.
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Cataract Surgery at a Nepalese Eye Camp
A photo feature for the Dutch Eye Care Foundation by photographer Marielle van Uitert and journalist Piet Arp
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Nude Photos of Patricia Paay in Playboy
Nude photos of Patricia Paay in Playboy. At 60, Patricia Paay is the oldest woman in the world to have been photographed for Playboy.
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Glamour Photographer Manfred Baumann
Glamour photographer Manfred Baumann discusses a favorite New York photograph that later became a book cover.
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Kinetic Photography: Camera Tossing
It may be the most dangerous photographic discipline imaginable—at least for the equipment. Camera tossing was pioneered by Ryan Gallagher...
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Photographer Irving Penn Dies at 92
Portrait and fashion photographer Irving Penn has died at age 92 in Manhattan; he was known for his work for Vogue and his still lifes.
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Ruud van Empel Photograph Sells for Record Price
A work from Ruud van Empel's World series sold for a record price at Sotheby's in New York. Read about the work and the series.
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Fashion Photographer Bart van Leeuwen
Which photograph has stayed with fashion photographer Bart van Leeuwen? Discover why this particular image still resonates with him.
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Heligoland as a Photography Destination
Discover Heligoland for nature photography, with tips for photographing northern gannets, seabirds, and seals, plus lens advice and the best time to visit.
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