These photos come from a wonderful photographer named Fiddle Oak (real name Zev.) He's been taking photos since he was 8 (that was all of 6 years ago, btw.) All that aside, he creates really beautiful imagery. Among some of my favorites are his photo manipulations. He frequently collaborates with his older sister Nellie (also a gifted photographer) who helps with the concept and set up but all the shooting and post is done by Zev. Enjoy.

By Fiddle Oak (Zev)

This series called 'Vanishing Spirits' comes from photographer Ernie Button. I find these photographs interesting because they prove that sometimes really pretty stuff can come out of the most unexpected places, like evaporated single-malt Scotch. These take on a very celestial feel to me.

By Ernie Button

A quick little article about the advantages of using a macro lens in food photography.

Here's a link to a quick little tutorial on shooting food photography with two strobes.

This is a nice little article about food styling and a few little things to keep in mind when shooting food photography.

In yesterday's vein... Here is a new design from Simon C. Page who explores geometric patterns along with the color interplay. Looking at the work makes my eyes hurt so I can't look for too long but despite this, I still really like the work. 

By Simon C. Page

This quarter, I have come to find a love for abstract work. I love the way it makes my brain work to not only create but also to view. I love the way it involves a certain manipulation of the materials and photographs themselves. I think my most favorite quality about abstract work is how it can be and mean so many different things to so many different people.

By Shannon Workman

This series of photos comes from Jasmin Schuller. I find them very inspiring, not only because they are food photos but because of the manipulation of materials and the concept behind it. It's a little twisted but in the best sort of way.

By Jasmin Schuller

This advertisement features a new way to look at death. This ad comes out of Japan where due to tsunamis and earthquakes, it is commonplace to deal with loss on a national level. Nishinihon Tenrei is a  funeral director who contacted Tokyo based ad agency I&S BBDO to create this advertisement that goes against the norm. I think these are a beautiful way to focus on the tragedy but in a not-so-morbid fashion. 

This series of photos comes from a large scale projection at the Grand Palais in Paris. This type of work fascinates me because it takes so much planning and precision to carry out these brain bending projections. Perception is a fascinating topic that yields fascinating results...

By Felice Varini