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Why “Good Photos” Don’t Matter – Alec Soth Explains
YouTube Video Martin Kaninsky 11/4/25 YouTube Video Martin Kaninsky 11/4/25

Why “Good Photos” Don’t Matter – Alec Soth Explains

What makes a photo truly meaningful? In this video, Alec Soth shares why chasing style can be dangerous and why finding your voice matters so much more. YouTube Video

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Advice for Young Artists: Alec Soth on Finding Joy in Creative Chaos and Experimentation
Photography Book Spotlight Martin Kaninsky 11/3/25 Photography Book Spotlight Martin Kaninsky 11/3/25

Advice for Young Artists: Alec Soth on Finding Joy in Creative Chaos and Experimentation

Even the most accomplished artists feel like beginners sometimes. Drawing from years of experience and his visits to art programs across the United States, Soth offers a rare glimpse into the struggles and joys of making art at any stage of life. Photography Book Spotlight

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Best Advice for Young Photographers: 5 Lessons From Alec Soth You Can Apply Today
Photography Lessons Martin Kaninsky 4/24/25 Photography Lessons Martin Kaninsky 4/24/25

Best Advice for Young Photographers: 5 Lessons From Alec Soth You Can Apply Today

The difference between an average photo and a great one isn’t just about technique or expensive gear. It’s about the way you approach the world, what you choose to notice, and how you capture it. Photography Lessons

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The Story of ‘Accidental’ Selfie - How Alec Soth Crafted an ‘Accident’ on Purpose
Photography Stories Martin Kaninsky 4/5/25 Photography Stories Martin Kaninsky 4/5/25

The Story of ‘Accidental’ Selfie - How Alec Soth Crafted an ‘Accident’ on Purpose

Alec Soth’s ‘accidental’ selfie was a deliberate experiment. He spent 90 minutes carefully setting up a shot that looked like a mistake. Every detail—the lighting, the colors, the framing—was adjusted with precision. The result? Story Behind The Photograph

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What does being Jewish look like today? It can be expressed through religion, culture, family, history, community, or small daily decisions. Photography Book Spotlight

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How A Save The Children Assignment Became Carol Allen-Storey’s 10-Year Documentary Project About Disability, Motherhood, And Survival
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Trust matters more than photographs in long-term documentary work. Carol Allen-Storey discovered this through Defying the Myth, a project that began with a Save the Children assignment in 2014 and continued for more than a decade. Photography Book Spotlight

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Filamenta Turns Fishing Industry Waste Into 213 Black-And-White Images About Beauty, Violence, And Vanishing Underwater Life.
Filamenta Turns Fishing Industry Waste Into 213 Black-And-White Images About Beauty, Violence, And Vanishing Underwater Life.

Filamenta begins with what the fishing industry throws away. Fish scales, swim bladders, blood vessels, nets, and other remains become the material of K49814’s book. Photography Book Spotlight

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How Martin Cregg Combined 210 Photographs, Spy Dispatches, And Conflicting Testimonies Without Losing The Story
How Martin Cregg Combined 210 Photographs, Spy Dispatches, And Conflicting Testimonies Without Losing The Story

How do you turn evidence into a compelling narrative? For Martin Cregg, this question became central while making The Plot. Photography Book Spotlight

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