Édouard Baldus was a French photographer known for his pioneering work in architectural photography and his contributions to the documentation of French monuments and landscapes. Born on June 5, 1813, in Grünebach, Prussia (now part of Germany), Baldus moved to France in his early twenties, where he began his career as a painter and lithographer….
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Journey into the World of Forms
Sculpture, once an enigma to me, recently unveiled its captivating allure through Helene Binnet’s exhibition. As I immersed myself in the artistry, the intricate shapes and forms began to weave a narrative that left me utterly intrigued. Little did I know that my lens would become the key to unlocking the stories hidden within these…
Looking forward
It is officially the year and this is usually the time to reflect on things that happened throughout the year. This usually includes goals that we set ourselves usually of things to accomplish in the New Year. Last year, I decided to no longer make a list or any resolutions. Not only are the list…
Creativity and constraints
Most of us don’t have to create in our lives. We all live and create with enough constraints. Whether it is not enough money, not enough time or thinking that we need the latest gear – we all have at least one. You will find that there’s a fine line between constraints and excuses. I…
Patience
It is a very rare occasion that I get to process my images within 24hrs of capture. Some photographers prefer to process their images straight after capture. I prefer to wait and I’ve learned that being patient has its own results. They are several reasons as to why this process works for me. There are…
Chez Rodin
Standing having to blow candles and being intimidated by all the faces of family and friends staring down at my little frame kneeling at a table trying to blow out the candles on my birthday cake is the last thing I remember from the last birthday I celebrated. I was seven years. To this day,…
Being Present
As individuals that lead second lives online, we are expected to have perfect lives. We all know that life is far from perfect. August is an emotionally difficult month for for me. This year’s has been more difficult than past years. I lost someone very dear to me five years ago and her birthday is…
Photography Failures
A key lesson that I learned in photography is that consistency is key. As a way to keep myself accountable and be consistent, I chose to start a photography blog. Before publishing my first post, I did some research. One of the most common advice given were to only share your best images. Same goes…
Looking up for a view
When it comes to architecture, looking up is inevitable. Especially in a place like London with all of its skyscrapers. Sooner or later, you end up pointing your camera towards the sky. Some architectural elements can also only reveal their full effect when viewed from below. This particular view demonstrates how powerful this perspective is…
Worries! Worries! Wrong Worries!
Although last year has undoubtedly be our hardest but it was my most productive. After losing my job just like many others, I decided not to worry too much about things that I cannot change. Instead I chose to created a daily routine that included for a new job along with creating new work. I…
Photography & Vision 