The Beauty of Steel and Isolation – Review of “Manhattan Project” by Jan Staller
One of the powers of photography is its ability to isolate. By definition, a photograph is an isolated moment. We
FRAMES Photography Podcast with Robert Kalman
In today’s episode, W. Scott Olsen speaks with Robert Kalman, a New York–born documentary portrait photographer whose forty-plus-year practice uses large-format
“Fog and Vines” by Yaroslav Yevchuk
I am a Ukrainian IT specialist currently based in Bratislava. Between work and everyday routines, photography has become a quiet
“Principal Soloists Checking Their Positions During a Publicity Shoot” by Joe Hidalgo-Gato
This image was taken during a publicity photo shoot for Miami City Ballet. The images would be distributed to all
FRAMES Photography Podcast with Tom Walker
In today’s episode, W. Scott Olsen speaks with Tom Walker, a Southern California–based fine-art photographer best known for cinematic sailing and
Clear and Complex – Review of “The Rift: Scar of Africa” by Shem Compion
I cannot tell you when I first heard of the Serengeti plain or Mount Kilimanjaro. I cannot tell you when
FRAMES Digital – January 2026
The January 2026 edition of FRAMES Digital opens the year with a collection that feels both grounded and urgent. Across
FRAMES Photography Podcast with Damian Shields
In today’s episode, W. Scott Olsen speaks with Damian Shields, a Scottish landscape photographer and visual professional based in Glasgow, originally
Elegant and Necessary Opinions – Review of “Women” by Annie Leibovitz
Every now and then, when I am sent a photobook to review, I am struck by the desire to write
“Aurora Power” by Kelvin Knox
On the evening of 12 November 2025, the skies above Tasmania were transformed by a severe and powerful solar storm,
Detail and Evocation – Review of “Boat” by Katherine Knight
Sometimes a photobook can go straight to your dreams. I remember countless hours as a child, building model cars, model
FRAMES Photography Podcast with Lizzie Shepherd
In today’s episode, W. Scott Olsen speaks with Lizzie Shepherd, a professional landscape, nature, and travel photographer, writer, and teacher based
FOOD FOR THOUGHT: Much To Be Modest About: Sally Mann’s “Art Work”, by Sean Patrick Hill
It has been a year of setbacks. Though I had three photographs accepted to a group show for our local
“Night Shift Heat” by Benjamin Hernandez
Night Shift Heat was made on my second night in Tokyo. I had arrived just the evening before, still fighting
FRAMES Photography Podcast with Karen Hutton
In today’s episode, W. Scott Olsen speaks with Karen Hutton, an award-winning international landscape and travel photographer, mixed-media artist, educator, author,
The Portrait Artist – Review of “Portraits from my Darkroom” by Ric Savid
One of the interesting things about photography is its ability to be timeless. Yes, photography has tremendous importance for current