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"Fratelli Alinari, founded in
Florence in 1852, is the oldest firm in the world in the field of
photography and more in general in that of the image and communication.
The birth of photography and the history of the Firm go hand in hand in
their development and growth, as witnessed by the immense fund of
3,500,000 photographs Alinari owns today."
Amateur Photography
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A list of webpages with tips,
organizations, student work, and other information of interest to
amateur photographers.
American Museum of Photography
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The current exhibitions are
featured first on this site followed by a guided virtual tour of the
museum, museum news, and other information.
Ansel Adams' "Suffering Under a Great Injustice"
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"In 1943, Ansel Adams
(1902-1984), America's best-known photographer, documented the Manzanar
War Relocation Center in California and the Japanese Americans interned there during World
War II. In "Suffering under a Great Injustice": Ansel
Adams's Photographs of Japanese-American Internment at Manzanar, the
Prints and Photographs Division at the Library of Congress presents for the
first time side-by-side digital scans of both Adams's 242 original negatives
and his 209 photographic prints, allowing viewers to see his darkroom technique and
in particular how he cropped his prints."
Apogee Photo Magazine
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Articles, information about new
products, workshops and schools, a forum, and a search engine are
featured here.
Arthur Bleich's Digital Photo Corner
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Here you can find features like
digital talk, digital tools, digital pros, and info-share that help you
find out how to get started with digital photography.
Art Support
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Information on artist portfolio
guidelines, how to find exhibition spaces, photography resources,
museums, nonprofit art centers and workshops, sample business forms,
artist information, print delivery memo and model release. Featuring
the article Creating A Successful Career In Photography by Dan Fear.
Center for Creative Photography
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A unique institution offering
public print viewing from the photography collection, research
archives, changing exhibitions, educational programs, a library, and
online publications.
Center for Digital Imaging Arts
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Educational resources from Boston University.
Center for Photographic Art
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Founded to promote photography as
a fine art. Information about the Center, current exhibits, upcoming
exhibits, information about the Center's fine print program,
publications, workshops, volunteers, and other information.
City Gallery
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This site is a database of old
photographs. Here you can search for old photographs, get help with
scanning old photographs, learn about antique photographs and more.
Corbis
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A database of images for
professional and personal use. This site features a store, e-cards,
free downloads, and changing exhibits.
Daguerreian Society
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Here you can find "a brief
history of the daguerreotype, an extensive daguerreian bibliography, an
illustrated description of the process, a look into a daguerreian
materials manufactory, many 19th and early 20th century texts, and much
more."
George Eastman House
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The George Eastman House is the
International Museum of Photography
and Film. The site features a timeline of photography, photography
collections of the museum, motion picture collections, upcoming
exhibitions, education and research, and more.
Great Plains Nature Photographers
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"The Great Plains Nature Photographers was founded through
the efforts of Larry Roenkoetter, a professor at Bethany College in Lindsborg, KS.
Larry enlisted the aid and mailing lists of Gerald Wiens, then Director of the Audubon
Center near Arkansas City and Bob Gress, Director of the Great Plains Nature Center.
The first meeting was held at Bethany in the Fall of 1997 with over 150 in attendance.
The first speaker was Rick Zugel, a member of the Kodak Ambassadors of Photography."
Heritage Image Partnership
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"Heritage Image Partnership is a
new online picture library, distilled from the vast collections of our
partners such as the British Library, Guildhall and the Science Museum.
Most of these superb images have not previously been available
commercially. They can now be viewed easily online, and ordered or
downloaded at the touch of a button."
Hulton Archive
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With over 40 million images, this archive is an unparalleled resource of unique illustrative material, covering every facet of people's experiences and environment, recording history to the present day."
International Center of Photography
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The International Center of
Photography is a museum,
a school and a center for photographers and photography. Its mission is
to present photography's vital place in contemporary culture, and to
lead in issues central to its development.
Japanese Old Photograph Database
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A database of old Japanese
photographs from the Nagasaki University Library. The database is
searchable by key word, title, geographic area, and shelf number.
The Journal of Fine Art Photography
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Articles, visual resumes, photo
gallery, product reviews, and links to information about photography
can be found here.
Kodak
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This site features an extensive
guide on how to take better pictures. The site also has information
about choosing films, Kodak systems, digital cameras and technologies,
and more.
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs (P&P) Online Catalog
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"The Prints and Photographs
Online Catalog (PPOC) contains catalog records and digital images
representing a rich cross-section of still pictures held by the Prints
& Photographs Division and other units of the Library."
Morrison Hotel Gallery
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Morrison Hotel Gallery
specializes in limited edition and collectable fine art photographs of
some of the most historically significant musicians and moments in
music. Morrison Hotel Gallery is proud to exclusively publish and
represent the photography of Henry Diltz who, as a visual historian,
has chronicled the last four decades of popular music.
NASA Multimedia Gallery
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Here you can find NASA's photo
gallery, an audio gallery, a video gallery and their art gallery.
National Media Museum
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"Founded in 1983, the National
Media Museum (UK) is a part of the
National Museum of Science and Industry."
NOAA Photo Collection
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A photographic database of images
from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association. Images of
nature, coastlines, ships, and more are available to download.
New York Institute of Photography
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Founded in 1910, with a current
home-study enrollment of over 20,000 in 128 countries, NYI is the
world's oldest and largest photography school.
Photographing History
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Exhibit from the National Museum
of American History of photographs by Fred Maroon. Maroon had special
access to the president during the Nixon administration and these
photographs chronicle the Nixon presidency and the Watergate scandal.
Photography Tips
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"PhotographyTips.com is for everyone with an interest in photography. It is intended to help beginners get started in photography, and become so good at it that they turn into advanced amateurs. But, accomplished photographers will also find useful tips and hints here. Our primary objective is to help people like you to take better photographs."
Pixiport
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An online gallery of digital and
fine art photography. The site has discussion boards, inspirational and
technical forums, photographer resources and much more.
Prints and Photographs
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"The Prints & Photographs
Online Catalog (PPOC) provides access through group or item records to
about 65% of the Division's holdings, as well as to some images found
in other units of the Library of Congress. Many of the catalog records
are accompanied by digital images--about one million digital images in
all."
Professional Photographer Magazine
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"For 95 years, Professional
Photographer magazine has helped readers advance careers in the
photographic industry. Each issue contains practical yet cutting edge
lessons for both the business and artistic sides of professional
photography. Industry experts regularly cover the latest photographic
and digital imaging equipment, provide imaging company updates, and
offer business management tips. Profiles of noteworthy photographers
also appear frequently, as well as information on upcoming industry
special events. Professional Photographer is the official magazine of
Professional Photographers of America."
A Short Course in Digital Photography
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Download information here to
learn about digital photography. There is also a resource section and
links.
Sight Fine Photography Online
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Information about the online
magazine, portfolios of featured artists, a bookstore, and a tour of
Sight.
Stereoview
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"The National Stereoscopic
Association was founded in 1974. The goals of the association are to
promote the study, collection and use of stereographs, stereo cameras
and related materials; to provide a forum for collectors and students
of stereoscopic history; to promote the practice of stereo photography;
to encourage the use of stereoscopy in the fields of visual arts and
technology; to foster the appreciation of the stereograph as a visual
historical record, and to provide for the O.W. Holmes Stereoscopic
Research Library."
Stock.xchang
- "Stock.XCHNG was launched in February 2001, as an alternative for expensive stock photography. The idea was to create a site where creative people could exchange their photos for inspiration or work. In about two years the site evolved into this massive community you see now - there are over 1.000.000 registered users and more than 250.000 photos online! Whether you just want to browse our huge image gallery or want to share your personal photos with others, this is the site for you!"
Time Picture Collection
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Pictures taken for Time Inc. are
made available here. Members may use any of the images in the
collection for their projects. Member registration is free.
University of California, Riverside/California Museum of Photography
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Information about the museum,
exhibitions, and collection can be found here.