I was talking wit someone the other day about favorite photographers. I realized in our discussion most of the photographers we talked about were LF photographers but not many ULF photographers were mentioned (Michael Smith was one). Now that I am in the rank of ULF I am curious to know who are your favorite ULF photographers? Historically and present day?
For me it's decidedly Carleton Watkins
Michael Wellman!
You're too kind Peter.
Originally Posted by peter schrager
Dick Arentz And Jim Fitzgerald are two of my favorites.
Roger
Roger, so nice of you to say. Thanks.
Julia Margaret Cameron
Kenro Izu
Shimon and Lindemann had some serious fun with their 12x20:
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Alas, Julie Lindemann passed away back in 2015. John Shimon continues to hold the faculty position that they shared at Lawrence University in Wisconsin.
EDIT: Yes, that's a 5x7 Gowlandflex that John is waving around.
Didn't realize she had passed away (although it was clear she was struggling with health issues). Haven't managed to keep up. Yes, love their 12x20 portraits.
Watkins was perhaps the most brilliant ever in that category, in terms of compositional skill - well ahead of his time. His competitor Muybridge also did some amazing things (so did his defense lawyer!!!). I love Julia Cameron's prints, but never thought of her as truly ULF; wonder just how large she did shoot? Vittoria Sella was the champion when it comes to sheer effort and danger; much of his work was downright stunning too. Oldies but goodies.
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