African Photo Magazine Issue #8
We are particularly delighted to publish, in this issue, photographers showcasing studio photography talent that echoes the work of one of Africa’s greats, Malick Sidibé (1936–2016). Photographers Hassan Hajjaj, Omar Diop and Samuel Fosso have stayed true to the photographic style that made Mr Sidibé’s work legendary. The portraitures are uniquely stylish and follow signature themes that clearly identify each photographers artistic bent. The work of this trio speaks to the heart of this publication, the genesis of which was to not only celebrate contemporary African photography but to reach back and illuminate the artistry and creativity of our forefathers and those that came before us, and to never forget that we stand on the shoulders of giants.
We are particularly delighted to publish, in this issue, photographers showcasing studio photography talent that echoes the work of one of Africa’s greats, Malick Sidibé (1936–2016). Photographers Hassan Hajjaj, Omar Diop and Samuel Fosso have stayed true to the photographic style that made Mr Sidibé’s work legendary. The portraitures are uniquely stylish and follow signature themes that clearly identify each photographers artistic bent. The work of this trio speaks to the heart of this publication, the genesis of which was to not only celebrate contemporary African photography but to reach back and illuminate the artistry and creativity of our forefathers and those that came before us, and to never forget that we stand on the shoulders of giants.
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13 Urban Exploration<br />
Urban exploration photography is the art of finding<br />
abandoned places, houses, locations; explore them and<br />
shoot in a unique way. It’s potentially dangerous, exciting,<br />
and a lot of fun. In order not to get scared, you should<br />
take your friends with you. Even if they’re not interested<br />
in photography, exploring abandoned places is really<br />
breathtaking.<br />
By Michal Janek<br />
Editor’s note: always follow the laws when doing urban<br />
exploration. Do not enter where prohibited and always stay<br />
safe. Abandoned buildings can be dangerous or illegal to<br />
enter. Be careful.<br />
14 Perspectives<br />
Shoot a whole set of images from one perspective, such as<br />
from a child’s the point of view. Or try to capture all photos<br />
from up high. We are used to seeing the majority of shots<br />
at eye level, why not to try something different? It’s a great<br />
way to learn how to deviate from the normal.<br />
By Ken Owen<br />
15 Film <strong>Photo</strong>graphy<br />
Film photography is something every photographer should<br />
practice for a few reasons.<br />
First of all, unlike digital photography, you don’t get to see<br />
the image you took for a while. It may seem annoying, but<br />
you’ll get used to it.<br />
By Gioia De Antoniis<br />
Second of all, you will begin to think more carefully<br />
before pressing the shutter button. While shooting digital<br />
photography, you may take 10 photos of the same thing to<br />
choose the best shot in the end, but with film photography<br />
you will not have that chance.<br />
Bonus Assignment<br />
Once you accomplish your creative assignment, create<br />
a dedicated photography portfolio (Defrozo and Koken<br />
provide website building tools for free) or write a guest post<br />
for some photography blog to describe your journey and<br />
share your experience with fellow enthusiasts. Developing<br />
your marketing and blogging skills increases the likelihood<br />
of building a prospering and successful photography<br />
business.<br />
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