Fine art using 35mm format

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Hi, I'm looking to expand my knowledge in photography in all areas, and to this date, a lot of it was centered around techniques, and the camera gear. Now that I feel confident enough in my picture taking abilities, I want to expand this knowledge to what other artists and photographers have been doing. Not to reproduce their work, but to draw insight and inspiration, and to expand my creativity.

With that being said, I would like to ask you, the reader, to provide specific examples of artists and photographers using the 35mm format (digital preferably, but analogue is acceptable).

Fine art examples would be what I am most interested in, but other examples are welcomed.

Thank you for reading,

Pocket Lint
 
Hi, I'm looking to expand my knowledge in photography in all areas, and to this date, a lot of it was centered around techniques, and the camera gear. Now that I feel confident enough in my picture taking abilities, I want to expand this knowledge to what other artists and photographers have been doing. Not to reproduce their work, but to draw insight and inspiration, and to expand my creativity.

With that being said, I would like to ask you, the reader, to provide specific examples of artists and photographers using the 35mm format (digital preferably, but analogue is acceptable).

Fine art examples would be what I am most interested in, but other examples are welcomed.

Thank you for reading,

Pocket Lint
Most of the great photographs and the photographers that have influenced the art and history of photography worked with simpler tools than most of us have today. Gear matters to a degree but the photographers editing and treatment of the subjects they shoot matters much much more.

a good photo history textbook would help answer your questions. “ a world history of photography “ by Naomi Rosenblum would be a good start.
 
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Hi, I'm looking to expand my knowledge in photography in all areas, and to this date, a lot of it was centered around techniques, and the camera gear. Now that I feel confident enough in my picture taking abilities, I want to expand this knowledge to what other artists and photographers have been doing. Not to reproduce their work, but to draw insight and inspiration, and to expand my creativity.

With that being said, I would like to ask you, the reader, to provide specific examples of artists and photographers using the 35mm format (digital preferably, but analogue is acceptable).

Fine art examples would be what I am most interested in, but other examples are welcomed.

Thank you for reading,

Pocket Lint
 
Hi, I'm looking to expand my knowledge in photography in all areas, and to this date, a lot of it was centered around techniques, and the camera gear. Now that I feel confident enough in my picture taking abilities, I want to expand this knowledge to what other artists and photographers have been doing. Not to reproduce their work, but to draw insight and inspiration, and to expand my creativity.

With that being said, I would like to ask you, the reader, to provide specific examples of artists and photographers using the 35mm format (digital preferably, but analogue is acceptable).

Fine art examples would be what I am most interested in, but other examples are welcomed.

Thank you for reading,

Pocket Lint
Fine art does not have a format size. It might help if you defined what genre or style of fine art photography you are aiming for
I am not looking for any specific style or genre, simply looking for examples of fine art that was made possible through the use of 35mm format.

Thanks, PL
 
Hi, I'm looking to expand my knowledge in photography in all areas, and to this date, a lot of it was centered around techniques, and the camera gear. Now that I feel confident enough in my picture taking abilities, I want to expand this knowledge to what other artists and photographers have been doing. Not to reproduce their work, but to draw insight and inspiration, and to expand my creativity.

With that being said, I would like to ask you, the reader, to provide specific examples of artists and photographers using the 35mm format (digital preferably, but analogue is acceptable).

Fine art examples would be what I am most interested in, but other examples are welcomed.

Thank you for reading,

Pocket Lint
Fine art does not have a format size. It might help if you defined what genre or style of fine art photography you are aiming for
I am not looking for any specific style or genre, simply looking for examples of fine art that was made possible through the use of 35mm format.

Thanks, PL
 
Hi, I'm looking to expand my knowledge in photography in all areas, and to this date, a lot of it was centered around techniques, and the camera gear. Now that I feel confident enough in my picture taking abilities, I want to expand this knowledge to what other artists and photographers have been doing. Not to reproduce their work, but to draw insight and inspiration, and to expand my creativity.

With that being said, I would like to ask you, the reader, to provide specific examples of artists and photographers using the 35mm format (digital preferably, but analogue is acceptable).

Fine art examples would be what I am most interested in, but other examples are welcomed.

Thank you for reading,

Pocket Lint
That is an interesting and very broad question. I use 35 mm photography to record other performers fine art such as theater, dance, music, Etc. That does not make me a fine art photographer by my measure. I don't know if you are interested in this aspect of 35 mm photography. It can be very gratifying in that I am involved with many artists. Some images of this are on my DPR gallery which you may find appropriate or inappropriate.
 
That's like asking to provide examples of fine art made by a paintbrush, where to begin..
 
Hi, I'm looking to expand my knowledge in photography in all areas, and to this date, a lot of it was centered around techniques, and the camera gear. Now that I feel confident enough in my picture taking abilities, I want to expand this knowledge to what other artists and photographers have been doing. Not to reproduce their work, but to draw insight and inspiration, and to expand my creativity.

With that being said, I would like to ask you, the reader, to provide specific examples of artists and photographers using the 35mm format (digital preferably, but analogue is acceptable).

Fine art examples would be what I am most interested in, but other examples are welcomed.

Thank you for reading,

Pocket Lint
Pretty much any famous photographer you can think of from the 2nd half of 20th century probably had some work done in 35mm, few identified as fine artists first though and were primarily photojournalists or commercial photographers.

William Eggleston comes to mind as someone who hasn't shot for purposes other than art.

The digital age hasn't really produced an iconic photographer yet just like it hasn't produced an iconic rock star and it's possible that it never will because both were the products of their time.
 
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Hi, I'm looking to expand my knowledge in photography in all areas, and to this date, a lot of it was centered around techniques, and the camera gear. Now that I feel confident enough in my picture taking abilities, I want to expand this knowledge to what other artists and photographers have been doing. Not to reproduce their work, but to draw insight and inspiration, and to expand my creativity.

With that being said, I would like to ask you, the reader, to provide specific examples of artists and photographers using the 35mm format (digital preferably, but analogue is acceptable).

Fine art examples would be what I am most interested in, but other examples are welcomed.

Thank you for reading,

Pocket Lint
Fine art does not have a format size. It might help if you defined what genre or style of fine art photography you are aiming for
I am not looking for any specific style or genre, simply looking for examples of fine art that was made possible through the use of 35mm format.

Thanks, PL
Before Vivian Mayer was discovered I'd say that the entire genre of street photography was defined by the 35mm format, whether or not it qualifies as "fine art" is a different story.
 
simply looking for examples of fine art that was made possible through the use of 35mm format.
You might need to indicate what you consider fine art. I don't think it's some universally understood category that's instantly recognized.
I understand that my request is very broad, but surely, there are some people that come to mind on this subject.
 
Do you mean 35mm imaging or 35mm focal length?
 
Hi, I'm looking to expand my knowledge in photography in all areas, and to this date, a lot of it was centered around techniques, and the camera gear. Now that I feel confident enough in my picture taking abilities, I want to expand this knowledge to what other artists and photographers have been doing. Not to reproduce their work, but to draw insight and inspiration, and to expand my creativity.

With that being said, I would like to ask you, the reader, to provide specific examples of artists and photographers using the 35mm format (digital preferably, but analogue is acceptable).

Fine art examples would be what I am most interested in, but other examples are welcomed.

Thank you for reading,

Pocket Lint
To do great photography you need to know what great photography looks like. From there, you'll get the inspiration that will give you visions for what you can accomplish.

And based on your question, looks like you're ready to develop your vision of photography.

One of the barriers most beginners struggle with is finding great photos all in one place. There are tons of pics online, and the great ones don't post their pics with the masses. Thus, finding the good stuff without sifting through the masses of snapshots can be a huge challenge.

Check out these Flickr Groups to help develop your vision.






These are a few groups that inspire me, and a gallery I started for the Fine Art pics.
To get more inspiration, join the groups, follow the members of your choice, and ask them questions about photography. Most are willing to share their skills and experience.

Congratulations for taking the step into advanced photography.
 
Hi Pocket.

I will bite. Begin a collection of books on art and photographic art. Here is a good publisher that hits the mark for me:

https://www.taschen.com/pages/en/catalogue/photography/all.htm

There is something about a printed work or collection of photographs that haunts the mind and stimulates the phagocytes too.
 
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What does "35 format" mean? The original semi-wide angle 35mm film format taken on 35mm film? This would bring to mind Weegee, the street photographer, except he used a 4x5! Maybe you mean Henri Cartier-Bresson? But he died decades ago. Weinagrand was a great one, but he usually avoided semi-wide angle. We really do need more clues as to what you are looking for. Puzzled.
 
Hi, I'm looking to expand my knowledge in photography in all areas, and to this date, a lot of it was centered around techniques, and the camera gear. Now that I feel confident enough in my picture taking abilities, I want to expand this knowledge to what other artists and photographers have been doing. Not to reproduce their work, but to draw insight and inspiration, and to expand my creativity.

With that being said, I would like to ask you, the reader, to provide specific examples of artists and photographers using the 35mm format (digital preferably, but analogue is acceptable).

Fine art examples would be what I am most interested in, but other examples are welcomed.

Thank you for reading,

Pocket Lint
To do great photography you need to know what great photography looks like. From there, you'll get the inspiration that will give you visions for what you can accomplish.

And based on your question, looks like you're ready to develop your vision of photography.

One of the barriers most beginners struggle with is finding great photos all in one place. There are tons of pics online, and the great ones don't post their pics with the masses. Thus, finding the good stuff without sifting through the masses of snapshots can be a huge challenge.

Check out these Flickr Groups to help develop your vision.

https://www.flickr.com/groups/fcf_gallery/

https://flic.kr/g/jCFef

https://flic.kr/g/dp1q5

https://www.flickr.com/groups/imagequest_gallery/

https://flic.kr/y/29L42Hn

These are a few groups that inspire me, and a gallery I started for the Fine Art pics.
To get more inspiration, join the groups, follow the members of your choice, and ask them questions about photography. Most are willing to share their skills and experience.

Congratulations for taking the step into advanced photography.
Wow! Thank you for providing some examples ToxicTobasco! I went through all of those galleries and the very last gallery you provided is exactly the kind of answer I was looking for! There are some very interesting images in that last gallery.

Again thanks for your reply.
 
What does "35 format" mean? The original semi-wide angle 35mm film format taken on 35mm film? This would bring to mind Weegee, the street photographer, except he used a 4x5! Maybe you mean Henri Cartier-Bresson? But he died decades ago. Weinagrand was a great one, but he usually avoided semi-wide angle. We really do need more clues as to what you are looking for. Puzzled.
I suspect that the OP meant the format that we conventionally call full frame as typified by the Leica m-series, a Nikon d850 or others. I doubt that he was thinking of focal length of lenses with 35 mm.
 
Hi Pocket.

I will bite. Begin a collection of books on art and photographic art. Here is a good publisher that hits the mark for me:

https://www.taschen.com/pages/en/catalogue/photography/all.htm

There is something about a printed work or collection of photographs that haunts the mind and stimulates the phagocytes too.
Thank you for the insight, that got me thinking about starting a a library of books on photography.
Good decision. Buy books even before filters.
 

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