Interesting Photography Sites on the Web

  • American Photojournalist feature stories, portfolios, discussion groups and equipment reviews for photojournalists, by photojournalistsNewport News, Va. [2004.06]
  • Hamburger Eyes online version of edgy photo magazine San Francisco, Calif. [2004.06]
  • fotolog an online community of photography logs from photographers around the world Brooklyn, N.Y. [2003.12]
  • Jeff Harris a daily photographic journal with more than 1,200 photos arranged by date [2002.07]
  • Chionmang fine art and advertising photographer; Chiang Chang-Way Lima, Peru [2002.07]
  • PDN Photo Annual 2002 annual PDN Online contest to select the best photography of the year in eight categories: advertising, magazine/editorial, photo books, photojournalism, corporate/industrial, personal work, web sites, and student work New York [2002.06]
  • The New York Times: Portraits of Grief a look at the lives and loves of those who fell victim to the 11 September 2001 attacks on the World Trade Center, in a touching and very real memorial of pictures and words New York
  • Sebastiгo Salgado two sections, Migrations: Humanity in Transition, 1993-99 and The Majority World: Three Photo Essays, 1977-92, include a selection of images from the Brazilian photographer's books and exhibitions Brazil [2001.04] English, Spanish, French and Portuguese
  • Women Speak female photographers share their images from around the world and the stories behind them Portland, Maine [2001.04]
  • 58th Pictures of the Year one of the world's oldest, largest and most prestigious photojournalism competitions, sponsored by the Missouri School of Journalism and the National Press Photographers Association, which this year drew more than 32,000 submissions Columbia, Mo. [2001.04]
  • washingtonpost.com Camera Works daily images, extensive selection of news and features photos, photography columnist Frank Van Riper, work by Pulitzer Prize-winning photographers at The Washington Post Washington, D.C. [2001.04]
  • SF Gate Photo Gallery pictures from San Francisco newspapers, with a broad variety of subjects that include concerts, earthquakes, the Day in Pictures, Photo of the Week and more San Francisco, Calif. [2001.03]
  • Exaltation: images of religion and death nine-year published project documenting expressions of deep religious beliefs and the extreme suffering of its followers, with essays by scientists in the fields of theology, psychology and anthropology; Dйsirйe Dolron Amsterdam, Netherlands [2001.03]
  • Filip Horvat images of Prague, Turkey and Kosovo by a Croatian photojournalist represented by Saba Press Zagreb, Croatia [2001.03]
  • soulwedgie New York, and the world at night; Melbourne Sibblies New York [2001.03]
  • Paul Biddle Fine Art Photography surreal fine art photography of award-winning photographer Devon, U.K. [2001.03]
  • Jezebel's Mirror nearly 500 self-portraits, from New York to Greece, from San Francisco to Italy, that Heather Champ took in a variety of reflective surfaces [01.01]
  • Black and White Photography by Gabrielle de Montmollin staged photographs featuring toys and dolls in imaginative narrative settings; five series from 1989 to the presentToronto, Ontario, Canada [00.12]
  • DoubleTake a magazine that provides a thoughtful look at the world around us Somerville, Mass. [00.10]
  • Ante nudes and portraits by Ante, a photographer working in Poland and France Krakow, Poland [99.06]
  • The Arizona Republic: Photos of the Month images from the nation's 16th largest newspaper Phoenix, Ariz. [00.03]
  • American Museum of Photography 5,000 images from the first 75 years of photography at a museum existing solely in cyberspace; William Becker [98.10]
  • China: Fifty Years Inside the People's Republic counterpart to a traveling, real-world exhibition of images from China; covering everything from "Secret Catholics" to "Mountain Folk," from "Shanghai, Electric City" to "The Western Lands"; a list of the exhibit's North American and Chinese tour dates; New York City's Asia Society New York [99.11]
  • Phillip Colla Photography natural history photography specializing in wild marine mammals (whales, dolphins, seals), remote islands of the eastern Pacific and the California kelp forest; several hundred images Carlsbad,Calif. [99.03]
  • Carl Cook Photography B&W wildlife photography accompanied by brief essays Olympia, Wash. [2002.03]
  • Steven Daniel portfolio of photographs of freelance documentary work; current projects include Nicaragua, Guatemala and Kenya Stamford, Conn. [98.10]
  • The Documentary Photograph: A Photo Gallery a gallery of images from photo essays that take a personal look into the lives of ordinary — but really quite extraordinary — people in the U.S.; Sheldon J. Potter Denver, Colo. [98.10]
  • Christian Esser available-light images and archive; portriaits, night industrial Alpen, Germany [98.12] in German
  • Glen Gaffney nature and pictoral photography; picture story about a fox Sudbury, Ontario, Canada [99.01]
  • Handheld magazine independent online publication highlighting the work of photojournalists [99.12]
  • Jцrg Heieck landscape, architecture, travel, panoramic Landau, Germany [98.12]
  • Joshua W. Hearn Image Galleries; a collection of images by an amateur photographer in Northern California, arranged by subject matter to give others like myself ideas, to give me feedback and for the viewing pleasure Huntington Beach, Calif. [98.10]
  • Carl Heilman outdoor photographer specializing in panoramas and unique images of the Adirondacks Brant Lake, N.Y. [2000.03] related book
  • Kenario masters of Polaroid SX-70 manipulation, these two artists combine their talents in sculpting and photography to bring you an online gallery of award-winning fine art; what they call Photo Impressionism; interesting info and images; Ken & Mario San Francisco, Calif. [99.11]
  • David Michael Kennedy Photographer portfolios of Southwestern landscapes, famous people (including Bob Dylan) and Native American Indian dancers Santa Fe, N.M. [99.01]
  • Learphoto photojournalism from Asia to Europe and Latin America; moving toward documentary work; Afghanistan, El Salvador, Guatemala, Sarajevo, Australia, Cambodia, Indonesia, Thailand and more; Luis Ascui Singapore [00.03]
  • Lomographic Society International a cool little camera that has some very unique optical characteristics, plus a gallery of "lomographs" St. Petersburg, Russia [98.11]
  • London Photographic Awards international judged online competitions covering photojournalism, fashion and fine art subjects London, U.K. [2004.10]
  • Larry Malvin A Landscape Perspective landscape and nature photography in 6 galleries: tropical, water, landscape, fall color, close-up and sunrise/sunset; and digital imaging Northbrook, Ill. [99.12]
  • Masters of Photography a comprehensive listing of the top names in the history of the medium [00.06]
  • William McEwen Portrait Photographer classic B&W photographs using an old-fashioned view camera; portrait gallery, technical information and more Arlington, Texas [99.11]
  • Photographers' Gallery the first independent gallery in Britain devoted to photography, now with a reputation as the country's primary venue for contemporary photography; founded in 1971 London, U.K. [00.06]
  • Photojournalism and Documentary Photography Web Ring [98.06]
  • PHOTOnline directory of Venezuelan photographers and resources; includes galleries and services for visitors; nudes and infrared images Caracas, Venezuela [98.10] in Spanish and in English
  • The Arizona Republic: Photos of the Month images from the nation's 15th largest newspaper Phoenix, Ariz. [00.03]
  • Pinhole Visions: Pinhole Photography on the Web examples of an old technique, a gallery and a photographer who used a shack as a camera; Gregg Kemp [99.11]
  • Andrew Ross Photography adventure travel photography from Mexico, Canada and South Africa by Toronto-based location photographer Andrew Ross Toronto, Ontario, Canada [00.06]
  • The Secret Books photographs by Sean Kernan, text by Jorge Luis Borges Stony Creek, Conn. [99.09] RELATED BOOK
  • Stehr, Darren images and ideas relating to erotica, along with a couple hundred images ranging from acitvism to zany snaps Toronto, Ontario, Canada [00.07]
  • Untitled Magazine independently operated, nonprofit, online magazine dedicated to the advancement and expression of photojournalismAtlanta, Ga. [98.11]
  • Van Rhijn, Peter award-winning nature photography Mississauga, Ontario, Canada [99.12]
  • van Tonder, Johann Cape Town-based photojournalist, experienced on international news agency Cape Town, South Africa [00.03]
  • Ari Versiani commercial photographyRio de Janeiro, Brazil [99.12]
  • HISTORY
  • Smithsonian American Art Museum: Secrets of the Dark Chamber. The art of American daguerreotype
  • American Handbook of Daguerreotype - early process of the making of daguerreotypes. Scroll down to the chapters (text- no images) e-Book
  • American Museum of Photography. Master works and information on early photographic processes.
  • History of Photography - from earliest times to the 1920's. Hyper linked text presented with significant people. Photo.net Timeline
  • George Eastman House International Museum of Photography. See Collections
  • Taking the Long View - panoramic photographs 1851-1991
  • Antique and Classic Cameras (Images)
  • Stereoviews of the 19th Century - old stereo pictures, history, & links. Stereoscopes were like televisions for the 19th century. Antique photography links.
  • American Photography: A century of images- PBS presentation
  • History Of Photomontage-- traces the beginnings of this fascinating area of art history from Victorian experiments, through the phenomenal creativity of the artists of Berlin Dada who made it into an art form, to the political propaganda of 1980s antinuclear activists.
  • About Life: The Photographs of Dorothea Lange From the Getty. Teach your students about the Dust Bowl and the Depression, have them create their own photo essays, and learn about using metaphors in visual and written forms.
  • Photographers - A chronological listing from Artcyclopedia
  • GENERAL PHOTOGRAPHY [TOP OF PAGE]
  • Quotes on or about photography
  • Photography Links - from Chris Witcombe, Sweet Briar College
  • Photostart.com is your starting point for photographic information on the web. The site consists of several hundred links to take you directly to photography related sites.
  • Better Photo.com Learn about photography, FAQ's, Digital Imaging
  • List of Photography links and lessons Compiled by Donald Darrow- University of Northern Iowa - Additional Resources
  • Photography sites for Kids Kids Click - sites selected by librarians.
  • Bengt's Photo Page- Links page of Web sources for photographers
  • Focus on Photography - History, camera basics, composition, lighting
  • Exposure - A beginners guide to photography. Site by Gavin Cheng in language students will understand.
  • Kodak Site Tips on taking better pictures Online tutorials. Glossary
  • Photography REVIEW -reviews, news, swap, & more
  • Photo.net - photographs, reviews and tutorials
  • Online Photography - Journal of Fine Art Photography. Showcasing contemporary fine art photography, articles, & more
  • Photography Links - from 4 2 eXplore - More Photography Links
  • The Graplex Speed Graphic Page - the large format camera
  • Large Format Photography - Tools and techniques of large format photography. Primers, how-to articles, user's reviews of equipment, technical discussions
  • Studio Lighting - Tutorials for studio lighting for portraiture, photography glossary, tips for making lighting equipment - more! Site by Bill Crawford.
  • DOCUMENTARY PHOTOGRAPHY
  • Fifty Crows - Social Change Photography View the photo essays. Fifty Crows "prioritizes social awareness by using arrestingly real, timely photographic images as a catalyst for education, cultural understanding and social action."
  • PHOTOGRAPHERS
Artcyclopedia - listing of Photographers

Get the Picture - Minneapolis Institute of Art: Work of seven photographers whose work is in the permanent collection of MIA.

Between Heaven and Home: Contemporary American Photographers Featuring 90 works by 39 artists - Smithsonian American Art Museum.

Contemporary Photography Exhibit VCD|211.212 Photograph Techniques - portraits, still life, collage and more.

George Eastman House Museum of Photography List of photographers in alphabetical order. George Eastman House home page.

Photograph Collection - University of Montana Museum of Fine Arts. Photographers listed in alphabetical order.

Masters of Photography - features photographs, web resources and links to articles of many photographers. See summaries. (has pop-up and pop under ads - teachers will want to preview first).

BLOWUP Has portfolios of many well known photographers through time. Teachers will want to preview before showing to students. I enjoyed Sandy Skoglund's photographs.

Bernice Abbott (American Photographer, 1898-1991) ArtsConnectEd Lesson Plan - Bernice Abbott

Ansel Adams at 100 - online exhibit from the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art highlights seven Ansel Adams photographs. Also see Artcyclopedia (American 1902-1984)Ansel Adams American Experience - PBS site - Timeline, Gallery - more. Includes Teacher's Guide.

William Albert Allard - National Geographic photographer - National Geographic Photography

Diane Arbus (American Photographer, 1923-1971)

Richard Avedon (American Photographer, 1923-2004)

Phil Borges - Contemporary photographer from Washington - riveting portraits.

Margaret Bourke-White (American Photographer, 1904-1971) Women in History

Matthew Brady (American Photographer, ca.1823-1896) See Matthew Brady's Portraits - online exhibit from National Portrait Gallery. Excellent presentation. Find more Brady portraits(enter name in keyword search) - Civil War portraits.

Harry Callahan (American Photographer, 1912-1999)

Julia Margaret Cameron (British Photographer, 1815-1879)

John Paul Caponigro - contemporary photographer from Maine.

John Paul combines his background in painting with traditional and alternative photographic processes using the digital platform. He is respected internationally as one of the most prominent artists working with digital media processes.

Henri Cartier-Bresson Foundation (French Photographer, 1908-2004) - Portraits by Cartier-Bresson - Cartier-Bresson- Washington Post - Artcyclopedia - Brief biography (more photographer biographies)

  • John Chan Gallery John Chan employs the technique of Polaroid SX-70 film manipulation. SX-70 Time Zero film has a flaw that opens up a large degree of creativity: the film's emulsion stays soft and malleable. Chan has exploited this flaw to manipulate simple Polaroid pictures into award winning photographs.
  • Gregory Colbert - Ashes and Snow - extraordinary interactions between humans and animals. From New York.
  • Imogene Cunningham (American Photographer, 1883-1976) Biography

Roy DeCarava (African American Photographer born 1919)

American History Links and Public Domin Images for more photographic images