What Camera Gear

Mark Power: The Architect of Large-Format Documentary Photography Introduction Mark Power, born in 1959 in Harpenden, England, is one of the most celebrated contemporary documentary photographers working today. Known for his monumental large-format …

Mary Ellen Mark (1940–2015) was a renowned American photographer celebrated for her compassionate and intimate portraits of people living on society’s margins—from street children in Seattle to circus performers, mental hospital patients, and twin …

Jeff Wall is a Canadian artist best known for his large-scale, backlit photographic tableaux that blur the line between reality and fiction. A pioneer of the "staged photography" movement, Wall’s work is influenced by painting, cinema, a…

Stephen Shore is known for his pioneering work in color photography and for elevating everyday American scenes into art, particularly in the 1970s. His gear evolved significantly over time, depending on the phase of his work.  Here’s a breakdown of w…