Photography App Predicts Where and When Natural Light Will Occur

An update to the much loved Photographer’s Ephemeris sun-tracking app allows users, in essence, to watch a sunrise or sunset from the future—anywhere in the world. Known as the Photographer’s Ephemeris 3D, the photographic assistance tool predicts where light will land on the ground—including shadows and other nuances—helping anyone looking to plan and prepare for a landscape photo shoot. The app breaks tracking down by …

Mel Stones and High’s “That’s a Crazy One” Photo Book

Images of kids in Washington and Tompkins Square parks in the early-to-mid 1990s

In early ’90s NYC, it seems that just about every sort of gathering featured a photographer with camera in hand. For a group of kids hanging out in Washington and Tompkins Square parks during that era, that role was filled by Mel Stones and High. The duo spent five years capturing the daily lives of their friends—roaming the city streets, hanging out on rooftops, skating, …

Sam Bayliss Ibram’s Portraits of Underground Club Kids

London-based photographer Sam Bayliss Ibram’s portraits of the characters from underground club culture are more than snapshots of his “close friends, freaks [he] meets at the club.” They images explore style, individuality, identity, sexuality, gender and more. His portraits capture fascinating humans—including musicians and artists like Kelela and Princess Nokia—and are shot with a tenderness that reflects Ibram’s obvious respect. He says his work is …