In preparation for the portfolio reviews in Arles, I’m posting the artist’s statement and our contact info. We are Carl and Christoph Hammann, a son-and-father-team forming CCH-Photography. Read the rest of this entry »
Bienvenu
July 5, 2009 by chammannSuppose I’m Right
June 23, 2009 by chammannThe single discerning characteristic of a fine art photograph is the context of it’s presentation.
If that is true, I’d better get my portfolio in order.
The Case Of The Disappearing Camera
June 5, 2009 by chammann
Nikon F6 product shot courtesy of Nikon USA
Dirk Rösler from Japanexposures got me thinking about cameras with two recent articles on his site. I don’t think I’m feeling the charm of a camera quite like he does, but I must say he hit the nail on the head in his second article. Getting used to a new camera always disrupts real photo work and leads to a period of fiddling with the gear.
So, what do I appreciate in a camera? What follows is a bit of experience mixed with philosophy, so if you don’t like that, don’t Read the rest of this entry »
Kind Of Podcasting
May 21, 2009 by chammannSome adminstrativa here, and an opportunity for me to make you aware of a new feature of this site. I’ve discovered Audioboo a while ago and have been uploading a few podcasty audio segments. Here are the two most recent ones:
One about a bad (?) habit of mine:
Listen!
And one about my new lightweight approach to high resolution photography:
Listen!
The newest Audioboos will always be linked to in the sidebar of this blog.
On Strike
May 19, 2009 by chammann
Grasses Overhanging A Rock, Thuringian Forest
What does a doctor do when he is on strike? And not even on call? He switches off his cellphone and goes on a long hike. At least that’s what I did yesterday. Read the rest of this entry »
Now That Is Sharp
May 15, 2009 by chammann
Voigtländer Heliar 3.5 50 mm at f/9, whole image
As opposed to this:
1950-ties Leitz Elmar 3.5 5cm in a contre jour situation
Everybody knows that nothing lasts forever, not even the enthusiasm about a new (old) camera.
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After All, I’m German …
May 3, 2009 by chammann
Nine Park Benches
I was feeling a little Becher-ish today, and this is the result.
Man Jewellery
April 22, 2009 by chammann
Leica IIIf RD ST In Grey Griptac
Last weekend, I found a 1950-ties Leica IIIf Red Dial Self Timer in a store in Münster for a good price. Functions seemed ok, the collapsible f/3.5 5 cm Elmar is coated and hasn’t a single scratch. And if it’s a russian imitation, it’s good one …
Still, all was not well. Read the rest of this entry »
The Path To Pt/Pd-Prints Is (Yellow-) Green
April 12, 2009 by chammann
A Digital Negative For Pt/Pd Printing
In preparation for Arles, I’m printing a project in platinum-palladium. This morning, on a whim, I tried printing out a digital negative according to recommendations from members of the alternative photographic processes mailing list. The yellow-green color is intentional, these inkjet pigments are said to absorb the most UV. Read the rest of this entry »
Going To Arles
April 5, 2009 by chammann
A Young Stag
These days, holiday plans have been made and it’s become clear: my son and I will be going to the 40-èmes Rencontres d’Arles in July. We’ve been there last year and were totally stoked by the athmosphere, the city, the exhibitions and the portfolio reviews. Below is one Pt/Pd print I’ll be showing at this year’s reviews:
From Pattern Recognition
