Happy Leap Day! Today, we focus on the lighter side of photography. Not that we need an excuse to have fun, but Leap Day comes only once every four years. Since the earth revolves around the sun every 365 days, … Continue reading
On the hunt for history: Rachel Sussman was on a search this week for a moss in Antarctica that is over 5,500 years old. She found it and added it to her collection of shots documenting “The Oldest Living Things … Continue reading
Bob Dylan’s New York City One of the great aspects of photography is that it can document art of all genres. You can shoot a painter’s mural and bring its brilliance to a larger audience, capture a dancer in a … Continue reading
Leica Akademie- Spring/Summer 2012 Hey fellow shutterbugs! Thinking about taking a photo class? Need a few pointers? Want to know how to make the most of your new Leica camera? So do I. Thankfully Leica offers such assistance. Check out … Continue reading
Eulogizing a Legend Legendary photographer Lillian Bassman (1917-2012) died this week at the age of 94. Getting her start in fashion photography in the 1940, Bassman tenured at Harper’s Bazaar and acted as mentor for a generation of photographers. Gaining … Continue reading
Kurland Photo is Moving to SOHO We are extremely proud and excited to announce that Kurland Photo will be opening a new storefront in 2012 – “Leica Store New York SoHo”. Our new home will be in Manhattan’s exclusive SOHO … Continue reading
Digital Photography 5 Tips for Beginners 1.) Know Your Camera- This sounds very obvious, but really get to know your camera. Even if you have owned your camera for a while, you should go back and read the manual a … Continue reading
The 55th Annual World Press Photo Contest On Friday the World Press Photo Contest announced its winners for the 2011 World Press Photo of the Year. The Winner is Samuel Aranda from Spain. His winning photo (seen here) is of … Continue reading
NYC Photo Focus #3- The Islands If you need an afternoon away from the city bustle, want a unique and new perspective on the urban landscape, or just want a fun afternoon out with your camera, perhaps you’d like … Continue reading
Black History Month Photographer Profile- Gordon Parks In honor of Black History Month we would like to profile one of America’s most influential artists, Gordon Parks. Gordon Roger Alexander Buchanan Parks (1912-2006) was an artistic renaissance man and an undeniable … Continue reading
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