The latest from the Phoblographer for November 27th, 2024.
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2024 PhotoBook Awards Honor the Year’s Most Innovative Publications in Photography
by Nilofer Khan
November 27, 2024
We've often said that photobooks are the greatest way to learn about the medium and those who came before you. Today, we tell you the quickest means to understand contemporary photography as well as showcase your work to a more serious crowd. It brings us great pleasure to reveal that the Aperture PhotoBook Awards, in association with Paris Photo, have finally unveiled its winners. Chosen from 940 photobooks submitted this year, the 2024 PhotoBook Awards, which comprised an excellent jury, celebrate the role of photobooks in the building of photography. In addition, a shortlist of 25 photobooks is on display at the Paris Photo and will be on view at Printed Matter in New York, too. Without further ado, let's dive into what makes these photobooks so exceptional.
How Sujata Setia Carves Out the Silent Struggles of South Asian Women
by Nilofer Khan
November 27, 2024
"For as long as I remember, art has been my anchor," says South Asian photographer Sujata Setia as she recounts her journey as an artist. Setia, who began photography "by chance" in late 2013, turned to the medium to "find her inner balance" amid a challenging period in her life. Back then, little did she know that her artistic journey would help open a much-needed discourse over the uncomfortable reality of our society: domestic abuse. "I’d say, I have been preparing for this series from the time I was in my mother’s womb," Setia tells The Phoblographer in an exclusive interview. "It is there that I started witnessing violence for the very first time."
The Best Zoom Lenses That Can Do Everything a Photographer Needs
by Chris Gampat
November 27, 2024
If you're like me, you like to shoot prime lenses. Seriously, there's something so beautiful about not having to worry about a variety of focal lengths. However, I also acknowledge how useful zoom lenses are. And these days, I think that we're seeing some of the best zoom lenses ever made. These lenses are sharp, durable, lightweight, focus quickly, and give us all the utility we really need. So if we had to choose one zoom lens to do everything we needed, we'd select one of these.
The Tamron 11-20mm F2.8 Lens Is Their First For Canon RF Mount
by Feroz Khan
November 27, 2024
Looks like Canon is opening up its RF mount to more 3rd party manufacturers. Just hours after we reported the launch of four new Sigma RF mount APS-C lenses, we were party to the news of the announcement of the Tamron 11-20mm F2.8 Di III-A RXD. This is the first ever RF mount lens from Tamron and its announcement comes at an exciting time for Canon mirrorless camera users.
Choose Your Favorite Photo for the Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2024 People’s Choice
by Nilofer Khan
November 27, 2024
If you love wildlife, we have a great opportunity for you. The Wildlife Photographer of the Year has just announced a great chance for you, the much-awaited People’s Choice Award. This means you can choose your favorite images through votes, and those who win get a special opportunity to be featured alongside the winners of the 60th Wildlife Photographer of the Year award.
What Nikon and Fujifilm Q2 Revenues Say About Enthusiasts
by Nilofer Khan
November 26, 2024
As the second quarter of the financial year ends, both Nikon and Fujifilm have revealed their sales for this segment. Both companies note a steady growth, indicating that there is a strong demand for imaging products. But which ones are truly selling the most? We will get that to you in a minute. However, it must be noted that sales in and around September and October are rather high due to great offers before they slow down in November and December around the year-end. So, the rise in certain cameras over others could partially result from cash-back offers, alongside other factors.
How This Iconic Photo by William Eggleston Set a New Record at Auction
by Nilofer Khan
November 26, 2024
William Eggleston was a color pioneer who found beauty in the everyday. However, despite beginning his journey in the 1950s, the world did not see his work until the 1970s, when John Szarkowski, a curator, decided to showcase it at the Museum of Modern Art. The exhibit was the start of a new way of looking at the world, inspiring millions. And now, Eggleston's work is getting more appreciation from people because one of his prints set a new record.
