Haje Jan and I would like to wish you a happy and healthy, peaceful and prosperous 2014. For us, 2013 has seen new books, new projects, and new travels and encompassed a gamut of emotions, spanning thrilling, stressful, exciting, and rewarding. Re-establishing Photocritic has certainly been a part of that experience. Thank you for joining us on its evolution. We're looking forward to making it bigger, better, and stronger in 2014, and to having you along for the ride! And to send you off in style, here are a few of our favourite photos from 2013:
Technology Explained, Practice
When you hear the term 'high-res' thrown about with such abandon when it comes to images for web use, have you ever stopped to think just how big or how high quality and image meant for the web needs to be?
Feature Articles, Photography Theory
There's an assumption that high-contrast images are more dynamic, more compelling, more inviting. Have a go at some low-contrast photography. You might surprise yourself with the results.
Feature Articles, Theory
Balance doesn't mean symmetry; it means an internal consistency and tension within your photos. And it's a vital element of composition.
Feature Articles, Photography Theory
Great photos might be down to a little bit of luck, but most of that 'luck' you make yourself. Don't believe us? Read on...
