photography

Flying with Film

Cat Wang, B.Sc. — Fri, 25 Nov 2022 11:00:00 +0000

Film photography has risen in popularity in recent years due to its authenticity and unique aesthetic. Whether it’s the thrill of waiting for your film to be developed, or the nostalgic vibe these photos provide, many people these days are discovering (or rediscovering) the beauty of analog photography. In fact, film sales doubled between 2009 and 2019, after reaching an all-time low.

Tips for Better Thinking: Images Can Be Faked

Jonathan Jarry M.Sc. — Wed, 13 Jan 2021 11:00:05 +0000

Faked photographs have been with us since the beginning of photography itself, but the wide availability of software and social media has made the creation and distribution of these visual fabrications so much easier. As we hunger for information during the COVID-19 pandemic, we need to be constantly aware that the shocking photos our friends share with us on the Internet are not always true, even when they seem to come from… CNN.

Silver Tarnish and Tarnished Claims

Joe Schwarcz PhD — Wed, 23 May 2018 15:37:21 +0000

Silver is more than just an object of beauty. It’s the stuff of memories. Prior to digital photography, all picture taking relied on compounds of silver. The reduction of silver ions to metallic silver by the action of light that is at the heart of the chemistry of photography. Silver is in fact so light sensitive that a crystal of silver chloride could detect the light of a candle on the moon!