• A PHOTO STORY: WHILE I'M WORKING

    Every working photographer has a hard drive full of images that did not fit the brief. Ben Lumley decided to do something about it. Photos While I'm Working is the series he built from a decade of moments nobody commissioned and nobody asked for. It might be his most honest work.

    Photographs by Ben Lumley

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  • CUBA 25 YEARS AGO

    Twenty five years ago, Eduardo Cerda Sanchez boarded a plane to Cuba. He was not going as a photographer with a project. He was going as a student, with a camera, three months, and no agenda. Cuba, it turns out, does not need a photographer with a project. It just needs one willing to show up.

    Photographs by Eduardo Cerda Sanchez

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  • THE ISLAND THAT TAUGHT ME TO SEE PEOPLE

    David Clark retired three years ago and bought his first serious camera. Since then he has been making up for lost time. A week in Havana on a portrait workshop led by legendary photographer Peter Turnley changed how he thinks about photographing people.

    Photographs by David Clark

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  • INTO THE COLD

    For over a century, Milwaukeeans have started their new year the hard way. André Saint Louis has spent the last four years documenting the chaos, the cold, and the characters who keep coming back.

    Photographs by André Saint Louis

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Leica Announces the Noctilux-M 35mm f/1.2 ASPH.
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Leica Announces the Noctilux-M 35mm f/1.2 ASPH.

Leica has finally bridged a 60-year gap in its lens lineup with the announcement of the Noctilux-M 35mm f/1.2 ASPH. By combining ultra-high-speed glass with a compact 50mm form factor, Wetzlar has created the ultimate tool for available-light photography. From precision glass molding to a new 0.5m close-focus limit, this is the new "Swiss Army Knife" for those who hunt shadows.

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Weekly News Roundup
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Weekly News Roundup

A summary of the week's biggest photography news including Adobe's new authenticity tools to fight AI and a surprise return to half frame film cameras from Pentax.

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Weekly News Roundup

From the confirmed development of a full-frame Pentax Monochrome to the latest Sony A7 V leaks and a massive industry shift toward image authenticity, this week’s roundup filters the noise. We dive into the most relevant news for monochrome purists and general photographers alike, helping you stay informed without the "content machine" clutter.

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Weekly News Roundup

From Leica’s bold move back to in house sensors to the industry wide shift toward "Intentional Imperfection," the first full week of 2026 has been a loud one for fans of quiet photography. In our first Weekly News Roundup, we explore why "messy" is the new perfect and why the photography world is currently looking to Paris for a masterclass in the absurd.

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The Leica Q3 Monochrom: Proof That Black and White Still Deserves Its Own Camera
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The Leica Q3 Monochrom: Proof That Black and White Still Deserves Its Own Camera

The Leica Q3 Monochrom strips away everything but light, shadow, and timing and somehow makes photography feel honest again. With its dedicated monochrome sensor and fixed 28mm lens, it’s a camera that pushes you to slow down, pay attention, and actually see. If you’re serious about black-and-white, this might be Leica’s most inspiring tool yet.

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Paris Photo 2025 Recap: Key Highlights from the World’s Premier Photography Fair
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Paris Photo 2025 Recap: Key Highlights from the World’s Premier Photography Fair

Paris Photo 2025 brought together the world’s best in photography, from historical masterpieces to cutting edge digital work. Highlights included the rise of posthumous prints, Sophie Ristelhueber’s striking installation, and Jack Davison’s intimate portrait marathon. With greater diversity and innovative digital projects, the fair reaffirmed photography’s global influence and evolving creative potential.

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Exhibition: Visionary Photographer Lee Miller
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Exhibition: Visionary Photographer Lee Miller

Lee Miller was never just one thing model, surrealist, war correspondent, artist. Her work cuts across eras and expectations, revealing a photographer who constantly reinvented herself to match the world she was witnessing. With a major exhibition now on view at Tate Britain, there’s no better moment to revisit her astonishing range, from surrealist experiments in Paris to uncompromising images of wartime Europe. This post explores her legacy and why this exhibition matters.

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