Great news from down under with a photograph from the series 'Masala Beach' being selected as a finalist in the Head On Photo Festivals Landscape Prize.
Read MoreRPS Members Biennial 2017 Exhibition
I delighted to announce that I have had a photograph selected for the Members' Biennial 2017. Arguably the most important event in the members' calendar, the Members’ Biennial Exhibition represents the diverse interests of the current RPS membership.
Read MoreNominee - 10th Annual International Color Awards
Great news to receive from the International Color Awards on being a Nominee at the 10th Annual Awards with an photograph from the project Masala Beach.
Read MoreMerry Whatever You May Celebrate & All the best for 2017!
A Look back, 21 from 20
Here at the end of 2016, one takes a reflective look back at 20 years of photographing and being a photographer, have a read and explore 21 previously unpublished photographs from the last 20 years of my career - Enjoy!
My Own Take on the Advent Calendar - From NYC!
Feeling festive and enjoying my new approach to my photography on social media in general, take a wander over to Instagram, twitter or Facebook to see my take on the Advent Calendar from NYC for the holiday season!
Nominee in the 11th Annual Black & White Spider Awards
11TH ANNUAL BLACK AND WHITE SPIDER AWARDS HONORS PHOTOGRAPHER FRANCIS MINIEN FROM UK.
Amateur photographer Francis Minien of UK was presented with the 11th Annual Black and White Spider Awards Nominee title in the category of (Category) at a prestigious Nomination & Winners PhotoShow webcast Saturday, November 5, 2016.
Read MoreLeaving on a Big Jet Plane...Again!
Time has come once again for me to move on and relocate to NYC! I can't believe how 18 months have flown by!
Read MoreStepping Back and Looking Forward!
I love this photo, to me it is a quintessential image of India and a call back to days gone by, I think McCurry would give it the nod!
Read MoreIf Everybody had an Ocean...
"If everybody had an ocean, across the U-S-A" wrote Brian Wilson in 1963, I wonder if he had any idea of what was to come in the growth and global phenomenon that is now surfing?
Read MoreGiving a helping Hand
Spending the day photographing with the children from Reaching Hand in Bangalore.
Read MoreEmbarking on a new project
As with all families one is interested in ones past, where does one come from, what is ones roots, as many of you know I have always joked about "Where are you really from?". I have always been interested in my family and its roots and coming from a multi cultural background this becomes varied and very storied.
Read MorePhotography eBooks now on iTunes
Great news is that all Francis Minien Photography Books are now available on iTunes as eBooks. Check them out:
Is an exploration of the Festival life and experience documented by Francis Minien over the past two decades since his first Festival experience in 1993.
Is a collection of photographs from my travels around the world, focusing on the wonders of the tourist gift market in what is a billion dollar industry.
Is a photographic essay tracking the photographers eye through a year of extreme turmoil, change and challenges.
Photo Credit on a Huffington Post Article
Its always nice to see your work get out there in an unsolicited manner, Whilst going through my regular routine of googling myself to check any unsolicited use of my images i stumbled across a Huffington Post Article Should Government Policies Rely More on Psychology?
Its a great Article so one should take some time to read it, but also a nice shot included!
CGAP Articles and Photo Credits
I have spent a lot of time over the last 6 or 7 years working with and documenting Microfinance institutions and their clients. CGAP is a organisation and thought leader in the field of Financial inclusion that Microfinance plays an important role.
Read MoreART UpCLOSE Representation
Francis Minien photography is now partnered with ART UpCLOSE for representation of two portfolios: Destined Ethnography and Tourist Tat. The work is also now for sale.
Read MoreHappy Leap Year! New Portfolios in 2016
Two new portfolios from Francis Minien are launched today, Happy Leap Year!
Read MoreFrancis Minien on CBS News
Catchafire: "A matchmaking service between talent and purpose"
Recently CBS news featured a story on Catchafire an online platform for nonprofits and social enterprises to find skilled professionals willing to volunteer their services.
Francis Minien is a volunteer photographer at Catchafire. He was featured in the story during work on a recent photography project for the Pratt Area Community Council, an organization in Brooklyn, New York, that helps people find affordable housing.
International Color Awards Movie Released
WATCH THE YEAR'S BEST PHOTOGRAPHY
Enjoy the most outstanding achievements from the world's fastest rising photography stars in International Color Awards 8th Amateur Winners Movie. Watch the year's best new talent on your desktop and mobile devices, anytime, anywhere.
Keep an eye out around the 27 sec mark for Francis Minien's second place entry in the "Abstract, Architecture, Aerial, Americana, Photojournalism (Am)" Video
A Small Change...
Travel and Change of Place Impart New Vigor to the Mind - Seneca
Some big news is that I have decided to relocate to India from New York City after nearly 10 years in this great city.
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