Razon Collective

Razon included in 50 Best Photojournalism Blogs

admin — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 17:58:29 +0000

Razon Collective has been featured on Guide to Online School’s list of the Best Photojournalism Blogs

Click HERE for the full list

Justin Maxon for Mother Jones

admin — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 16:42:48 +0000

Justin Maxon for Mother Jones here

Sarah Elliott for MSF – Uvira, DRC

admin — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 08:32:58 +0000

For MSF’s online gallery click here

Sarah Elliott in Verve – A new breed in Doc Photography

admin — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 15:14:36 +0000

Look Here

Sarah Elliott for ARISE Magazine – Langata Women’s Prison

admin — Sat, 28 Aug 2010 07:41:24 +0000

Sarah Elliott – MSF International Activity Report 2009 Cover

admin — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 14:44:22 +0000

View the complete 2009 MSF report here.

Jared Moossy for VI Magazine

admin — Mon, 09 Aug 2010 21:40:40 +0000

Jared Moossy for VI Magazine

Today in Kibera

admin — Mon, 09 Aug 2010 14:53:33 +0000

Don’t Forget Your Digital SLR By Justin Mott

admin — Tue, 03 Aug 2010 04:58:35 +0000

Disclaimer: I admit to either currently owning or at one point in my life possessing a Holga, Leica, and a Hassleblad and I can not confirm or deny allegations that at one point in my life I’ve gaffer taped them all together to create one mega camera.

I think we can all admit the market for photographers is pretty saturated. Overall competition is a good thing, definitely fuels creativity if you are an ambitious person. I think it can also fuel misguided purchases and misguided attempts. It might be a new toning technique, using a vintage camera, tilting the camera, or only shooting with a tilt shift lens. Whatever it is many of us are trying to get our work to stand out.

Maybe you’re the photographer who only uses point and shoot cameras or works exclusively with high grain film or maybe you shoot only with a Holga with one arm tied behind their back. Me personally I’ve started experimenting with shooting a Holga through a Leica and out a trombone using a series of custom made prisms. I have to tweak a few things but it’s almost there.

Before anyone gets sensitive on me I believe in having a unique style that works for each individual or for a specific project. I also believe in experimenting and keeping your work fresh. I have the utmost respect for photographers who can pull off certain techniques and often jealous I didn’t think of it first. While it works sometimes over the past year I’ve been subjected to a lot of really bad project attempts using these novelty techniques so I decided to write about this. I’m seeing more novelty type work and less powerful stories. If you’re not familiar with Brenda Ann Kenneally’s work check it out. It’s powerful and raw without using any gimmicks.

http://www.brendakenneally.com/

I’m not sure who appointed me the Sherrif on this topic but my point is don’t forget your Digital SLR. I’m not saying to give up experimenting, quite the contrary. I just want to remind people not to be ashamed of their normal camera and normal lens, just go take a good snap or tell a good story.

Canon didn’t pay me to write this blog but I will accept their money or sponsorship if they offer.

www.canonusa.com

Dia 214 – My Leb

admin — Mon, 02 Aug 2010 16:17:03 +0000

I was recently exploring the roots in which I have grown from.. A place so remarkable that it fills my heart and soul with happiness and a unknown emotional quality that has me anxious and greedy to learn more.

My Lebanon..

My Family home in Amchit.. our family has owned the property since the 16th century…

Jared Moossy