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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
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“In photography, there is a reality so subtle that it becomes more real than reality.” — Alfred Stieglitz Every click of the shutter captures more than light — it holds emotion, memory, and truth. This Kodak Pony IV, outfitt
“It’s one thing to make a picture of what a person looks like; it’s another thing to make a portrait of who they are.” — Edward S. Curtis Every image tells a story — not just of the subject, but of the person behi
“It’s not about tricks or fame; it’s about freezing that one second when it all comes together — light, motion, emotion.” — J. Grant Brittain Whether it’s a skater mid-flight or a quiet moment of light betwe
“Beauty can be the most persuasive form of activism. When people fall in love with what they see, they’ll fight to protect it.” — Robert Glenn Ketchum Photography teaches us to look deeper, to honor what’s before us, an
“Light and distance are the artist’s language; the landscape speaks through them to those who will listen.” — William Henry Jackson There’s a calm that comes with slowing down to see — to really listen to the way
“The Leaning Tower taught me that imperfection has its own gravity — it draws the eye, the heart, and the story.” — Carl Carletti There’s beauty in the tilt — in the imperfect line, the missed focus, the hand-held
“Light is everything. The way it touches a scene, a face, or water — it’s what makes me feel alive with a camera.” — Lucy Laucht Light has a language of its own. It carves shapes, creates warmth, and reminds us to pay a
“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 Photography isn’t just about seeing — it’s about feeling. The quiet rhythm, the
“The evolution of photography is not only a story of technical progress but of human curiosity.” — Beaumont Newhall Curiosity is where every great image begins — the spark that drives us to frame, focus, and create. This Fuj
“The negative is the equivalent of the composer’s score, and the print the performance.” — Ansel Adams Craft and creation are inseparable. From the quiet moment of pressing the shutter to the final print, every part of the pr
“I want to make pictures that are more than pictures.” — Edward S. Curtis Every detail matters — from the click of the shutter to the feel of the release beneath your finger. This Fuji X-Pro1, outfitted with a Chevron-engrav
“Light makes photography. Embrace light. Admire it. Love it. But above all, know light.” — George Eastman Photography begins and ends with light — its movement, its mood, its story. This Fuji X-Pro1, outfitted with an Argyle
“The meaning of life is to see.” — Cedric Wright Every photograph begins with that — the act of truly seeing. This Fuji X-Pro1, paired with a Cocobolo soft release button and hot shoe cover, invites you to slow down, notice
“Good composition is merely the strongest way of seeing.” — Edward Weston Every frame is an invitation to look deeper — to refine what you see until only the essential remains. This Fuji X-Pro3, outfitted with a Waves-engrav
“Photography is more than a medium for factual communication of ideas. It is a creative art.” — Ansel Adams Art happens in the quiet space between intention and creation — where thought becomes craft, and craft becomes expres
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