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Aperture

New York · Photography · Since 1952

Aperture is a nonprofit publisher based in New York. It was created in 1952 by photographers and writers to advance creative thinking expressed in words and photographs. Today it publishes a quarterly magazine, books and limited-edition prints. It also runs digital platforms and public programs. Its gallery and bookstore are at 380 Columbus Avenue in New York, which the site calls its new home. Aperture holds open calls for entry, including the Portfolio Prize and the PhotoBook Awards. Its stated mission is to create insight, community and understanding through photography.

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Think Street Photography Is About Luck? Melissa O’Shaughnessy Explains Why It’s Actually About Failure, Persistence, And The “Gift” You Don’t See Coming
Think Street Photography Is About Luck? Melissa O’Shaughnessy Explains Why It’s Actually About Failure, Persistence, And The “Gift” You Don’t See Coming

Street photography isn’t luck. It’s relentless failure. If you have ever walked the street with a camera and felt shy, frustrated, or invisible, this conversation is for you. Photography Book Spotlight

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Master Photographer Richard Misrach: How The "Cargo" Creator Still Finds Magic In Every Sunset After 50 Years
Master Photographer Richard Misrach: How The "Cargo" Creator Still Finds Magic In Every Sunset After 50 Years

Richard Misrach photographed the same view every single day. The legendary photographer captured cargo ships that everyone sees but nobody really notices. Photography Book Spotlight

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