GREAT use of negative space in Charlie Bidwell’s photographs. LOVE. (via Enrique@Apartment Therapy.)

Lillian Bassman is a fashion illustrator-turned-fashion photographer. She worked quite closely with Alexey Brodovich at Harper’s Bazaar from the 1940s to the 1960s. Her work is defined by a very painterly style. One of my all-time favorites.

Fantastic! The website of the Association of Wedding Photojournalists features portfolios of the nation’s wedding photojournalists who belong to this association. The portfolios in general are of very good quality and the website features contests that the photographers can submit to. Winners get special distinction on the site as well. Great place to start looking for a wedding photographer.

Anna Kuperberg’s photography is truly unlike anything I have ever seen. The moments she singles out are wonderfully composed and always seem to be lit beautifully. She is the best event photographer working in the photojournalism style I’ve come across. She does work at weddings, for engagements, childrens’ and newborn portraits plus pet portraits. Amazing.

“A Personal Chronicle of What Hurricane Katrina Did To My Proud Poor People” … Heart wrenching photos of Siege’s family and other suvivors who have lost everything after Hurricane Katrina. Siege is a photographer from NOLA now living in Brooklyn. See the blog for info about buying prints to support his family.

I’m going to India in a few weeks and wanted a new camera to accompany me on the trip. My coworker recommended the Lumix, mostly for the reason that we both suffer from severe Leica lust but are too poor to indulge. This is the next best thing. Panasonic camera, Leica lens. Gorgeous photos. I can’t wait.