Photobooks are a great way to improve your knowledge and appreciation of photography. As the year comes to a close it seems everyone has a list of the best photobooks of 2014 so we rounded up the best of them so you can do a little post Xmas shopping for yourself. Hit the jump to see them all!
Signed David Alan Harvey Cuba Prints For $125 Shipped
Magnum photographer David Alan Harvey is having a limited time print sale with signed prints from his Cuba series selling for $125 shipped. The archival pigment prints feature 6×9 images on 8.5×11 paper and are being carefully made by his own exhibition printer Michael Courvoisier. Hit the jump for more info.
Observe Collective Slide Show From The Miami Street Photography Festival
Observe was the featured collective at this year’s Miami Street Photography Festival and members Chris Farling and Danielle Houghton were judges for the photo competition. The Observe Collective slide show was released as part of the festival and it’s a great introduction to this excellent group of street photographers. Hit the jump for the video.
It’s Hard To Not Be Excited By Steve Huff’s Sony A7 II First Look
Steve Huff has been reviewing camera gear for nearly 7 years and when he gets this excited about a new camera you know it’s a good sign. He’s especially taken with the build quality of the new Sony A7 II and describes it as solid and professional and can even imagine this camera replacing his trusty Leica M for a lot of shooting. Hit the jump to watch the video!
Leica Responds To M9 Sensor Corrosion Issue With Goodwill Replacements
A growing number of M9 cameras have been developing white spots on their sensors caused by corrosion of the sensor cover glass. No amount of cleaning would correct the problem and up until now, photographers were left holding the bag. All that has changed as Leica has stepped up and is now offering free replacement sensors for everyone affected by this malady. Hit the jump for more info!
Sony A7 II Shutter Sound Is Pretty Damn Quiet
Previous Alpha 7 cameras have had excellent image quality but many street photographers objected to the notoriously loud shutters. It looks like the Sony A7 II shutter sound is quiet enough to go unnoticed and that’s a good thing. Hit the jump for the video evidence courtesy of Steve Huff.
The Decisive Moment Delayed Until Early 2015
The first ever reprint of Henri Cartier Bresson’s seminal photobook, The Decisive Moment has been delayed until late February 2015. Steidl (the book’s publisher) cited overwhelming demand for the delay and now expects the book to be available in late February 2015. Hit the jump for more information.
Miami Street Photography Festival 2014 Grand Prize Winner Announced
The winners for the Miami Street Photography Festival 2014 have been announced and the grand prize goes to Tavepong Pratoomwong for his ethereal “Tree Man”. Tavepong goes home with a Leica X2 and a bunch of other prizes in addition to the respect of his fellow street photographers from across the globe. Hit the jump for more info as well as the 2nd and 3rd place winners!
Video: Magnum Photographer David Alan Harvey Takes A Picture Of His Cat
Magnum photographer David Alan Harvey stops in his driveway to share an important photo tip while taking a picture of his cat. It’s a tongue in cheek video but his tip is an important one for street photographers with or without a cat on hand. Hit the jump for the video.
LBM Dispatch #7: Georgia By Alec Soth Now Available
Magnum photographer Alec Soth and Brad Zellar have spent the last last 3 years documenting the backroads of rural America while posing as reporters for a fictitious newspaper. Their latest trip took them through Georgia and the work is now available as The LBM Dispatch #7. Hit the jump for more info.