To disregard the work of African American photographers is to ignore a vital, important part of American history and the American experience. I highly recommend the work of Roy Decarava, the Kamoinge Collective – https://www.kamoinge.com/ , Ming Smith – https://mingsmithstudio.com/work, The Driskell Center – https://driskellcenter.umd.edu/archive, others below…. https://www.nationsphotolab.com/blogs/photography-business-and-brand/10-black-photographers-to-follow-in-2023?srsltid=AfmBOoqQY1ljQh02C5PorGI-hxMfxoRtBOtNhYs-6AXT00NcuebwyxT1 https://www.gq.com/story/black-photographers-on-what-drives-their-work https://www.andredwagner.com/ I can’t say enough aboutContinue reading “In Honor of Black History Month”
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Marvin E. Newman
I first met Marvin when I was a photo editor for the Image Bank photo agency from 1988-1984. Marvin always came into the offcice elegantly dressed in a suit. It wasn’t until years later that I discovered his “street” imagery. _______________________________________________________________________________________________ Marvin E. Newman (December 5, 1927-September 13, 2023) went to Brooklyn College at ageContinue reading “Marvin E. Newman”
“Boroughs In Focus”
My Journey Continues
From here where do I go? I made the change from analogue to digital some 25 years ago. I received training on the first version of Photoshop back around 1992/1993, and saw the long, somewhat painful understanding by many where the industry was going. I was hoping to continue my journey by navigating the changesContinue reading “My Journey Continues”
“Life Dances On”
“I think of myself, standing in a world that is never standing still” Robert Frank
Ara Guler, The Eye of Istanbul
Ara Güler (August 16, 1928 – October 17, 2018)) was an Armenian-Turkish photojournalist, nicknamed “the Eye of Istanbul” or “the Photographer of Istanbul”. He was “one of Turkey’s few internationally known photographers”.
The Rory Gallagher of Photography
Tony Ray-Jones So much has been written about Tony Ray-Jones, but I would like to relate my own discovery of him. I think of him today, because I am reminding myself that I need to look at others work. Work that inspired me. I have a great library of photo books, and it has beenContinue reading “The Rory Gallagher of Photography”
Photography
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Mentors?
I always find it a bit strange when a famous photographer passes away, everyone and their cousin says they knew him. While highly influential, I never studied with either Larry Fink or Elliot Erwitt. I did meet them at specific times in my life. Did I have deep conversations with them ……. no. I metContinue reading “Mentors?”