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Paul Hart: Black & White Meditations on Place
Paul Hart: Black & White Meditations on Place

“It’s not what you look at that matters, it’s what you see.” That quote, attributed to Alexander Strecker in a feature on Paul Hart, captures the essence of the British landscape photographer’s work.

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Artist Showcases, AOBlogArtisan ObscuraJuly 24, 2025Paul Hart, B&W, Landscapes, Artists Showcase, InspirationComment
Photo Projects to Challenge and Inspire Photographers Before the End of 2024
Photo Projects to Challenge and Inspire Photographers Before the End of 2024

Photo project ideas to inspire you to pick up your camera and shoot with purpose.

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Artisan ObscuraNovember 23, 2024
Capturing Holiday Moments: Tips for Taking Great Photos of Family and Friends
Capturing Holiday Moments: Tips for Taking Great Photos of Family and Friends
Artisan ObscuraNovember 10, 2024
Exploring the Fujifilm X-Pro1: A Classic Camera for Modern-ish Creatives
Exploring the Fujifilm X-Pro1: A Classic Camera for Modern-ish Creatives
Artisan ObscuraFebruary 28, 2024fuji, xpro1, camera blog, camera review
The Kodak Brownie Camera: The Camera That Brought Photography To The Masses
The Kodak Brownie Camera: The Camera That Brought Photography To The Masses
AOBlogArtisan ObscuraJanuary 19, 2024Camera History, Eastman Kodak, Brownie Camera
Best Gift Ideas for Photographers – Holiday Gift Guide
Best Gift Ideas for Photographers – Holiday Gift Guide
Artisan ObscuraNovember 15, 2022
Win Three Photography Books by Ansel Adams!
Win Three Photography Books by Ansel Adams!
Artisan ObscuraAugust 4, 2022
The Craft of Ansel Adams: Photographer Spotlight
The Craft of Ansel Adams: Photographer Spotlight
Craft, AOBlogGuest UserMay 4, 2022
Inspire Your Craft: Understanding People Through Photography
Inspire Your Craft: Understanding People Through Photography
AOBlog, CraftGuest UserApril 8, 2022
Koa Wood: Its Color, Meaning, and Uses
Koa Wood: Its Color, Meaning, and Uses
AOBlog, AccessoriesAndrew JensenMarch 22, 2022
Relive the Olympics Past and Present through the Lens of Professional Photographers
Relive the Olympics Past and Present through the Lens of Professional Photographers
AOBlog, CraftArtisan ObscuraAugust 24, 2021
Jason Lee – Inspire Your Craft
Jason Lee – Inspire Your Craft
AOBlog, CraftArtisan ObscuraJune 29, 2021
Artisan Obscura Photographer Showcase #2 – Spring 2021
Artisan Obscura Photographer Showcase #2 – Spring 2021
Partnerships, AOBlogAndrew JensenApril 23, 2021
Artisan Obscura Photographer Showcase – Spring 2021
Artisan Obscura Photographer Showcase – Spring 2021
AOBlog, Craft, PartnershipsArtisan ObscuraApril 16, 2021
Sebastião Salgado – Inspire Your Craft
Sebastião Salgado – Inspire Your Craft
CraftAndrew JensenJanuary 19, 2021 Comment
Looking Back on 2020. Looking Forward to 2021
Looking Back on 2020. Looking Forward to 2021
AccessoriesAndrew JensenDecember 30, 2020
Our Favorite Holiday Gift Sets
Our Favorite Holiday Gift Sets
Accessories, AOBlogAndrew JensenNovember 13, 2020holidays, favoritesComment
Unboxing and Video Reviews
Unboxing and Video Reviews
Accessories, Partnerships, AOBlogAndrew JensenSeptember 2, 2020Comment
The Soft Release Button Camera Compatibility Guide
The Soft Release Button Camera Compatibility Guide
Accessories, AOBlogArtisan ObscuraAugust 27, 2020Comment
15% Discount for LensProToGo.com Rentals
15% Discount for LensProToGo.com Rentals
Discounts, Partnerships, AOBlogArtisan ObscuraJuly 21, 2020Comment
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“It is more important to click with people than to click the shutter.” — Alfred Eisenstaedt Photography isn’t about chasing perfection. It’s about awareness. About being present enough to recognize when something real i
“Between every two pine trees there is a door leading to a new way of life.” — John Muir When your camera feels right in your hand, you're more likely to take it everywhere—and that's when the real photos happen. This X-Pro1
“Things of quality have no fear of time.” — Anonymous Layered in wear and color, this setup carries its own story before you’ve even taken the first frame. The X100V shown here is outfitted with our Original Skate Deck butto
“Everything has beauty, but not everyone sees it.” — Confucius Beauty isn't always bold. Sometimes it's tucked into the details. This X-Pro1 is outfitted with our chakte viga soft release button engraved with the Hunter Rose, and
“In every walk with nature one receives far more than he seeks.” — John Muir There’s a rhythm in nature that photographers understand instinctively. It’s not just about what you see—but how you slow down to see it
“When people look at my pictures I want them to feel the way they do when they want to read a line of a poem twice.” — Robert Frank That kind of image begins long before the shutter clicks. It starts with how you carry the camera,
“Photography is the story I fail to put into words.” — Destin Sparks This Fuji X-T30 setup features our Anchor soft release button in walnut and Waves hot shoe cover—gear that reminds you to keep your hands on the camera and
“Nothing happens when you sit at home. I always make it a point to carry a camera with me at all times.” — Elliott Erwitt You never know when a story will unfold in front of you. The key is to be ready—camera in hand, mind op
“I am at war with the obvious.” — William Eggleston Sometimes the most honest photographs come from the simplest setups: a camera within reach, a warm cup, and a promise to stay curious. This Fuji X-Pro1 is outfitted with a walnut
“To photograph: it is to put on the same line of sight the head, the eye and the heart.” — Henri Cartier-Bresson It starts with a quiet yes. To carry the camera. To walk a little farther. To see what might unfold. This Fuji X-Pro1
“The single most important component of a camera is the twelve inches behind it.” — Ansel Adams Every camera in this frame is different. Different histories. Different mechanics. Different paths that led them here. Yet they all poi
“Your first 10,000 photographs are your worst.” — Henri Cartier-Bresson So take the next one. And the next. Make each frame a little more deliberate. A little more yours. This Leica M10-P is outfitted with our walnut bison and arr
“I really believe there are things nobody would see if I didn’t photograph them.” — Diane Arbus A quiet morning. A ceramic mug. A camera that feels more like a companion than a tool. Outfitted with a Cocobolo soft release an
“The making of a photograph is a long act of attention.” — Cedric Wright Good work is never rushed. It is shaped by steady hands, patient eyes, and hours willingly given. The camera rewards those who return to it often, who learn i
“The camera is a witness, but the photographer must be its conscience.” — Edward S. Curtis A fine camera deserves steady use and thoughtful purpose. The work is not hurried. It is shaped by hours spent looking, returning, and learn
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