Best of the ‘Net: Social Media Roundup for week ending 2/7

Culled from the ASMPNY Facebook page, this week’s “Best of the Net” features conversations with a curator and photo editor, some inspiration from the past, and more photo deadlines. Enjoy!

Autochrome images from 1900s

All images shown were taken with “Autochrome” technology by the Lumière Brothers. It was in 1903 that Auguste and Louis Lumière invented and patenting the color photography process: the Autochrome plate, which allows a color from tiny potato starch grains.

http://lejournaldusiecle.com/2013/01/25/photos-extremement-rares-de-paris-en-couleurs-au-debut-des-annees-1900/

Inspiration from the past

A look at how photographer Michael Paul Smith creates detailed historical photos. Via PetaPixel

http://petapixel.com/2015/02/02/look-michael-paul-smith-creates-historical-photos-incredibly-detailed-models/

SVA Lecture by Kira Pollack

This Tuesday, 2/10, SVA hosts a lecture by Kira Pollack -Director of Photography at TIME Magazine- at the i3 Lecture Series.

Upcoming Photo Deadlines

Deadline 2/19 for CENTER’s Project Development grant: http://www.visitcenter.org/project-development/

Deadline 2/24 for PDN Photo Annual: www.pdnphotoannual.com