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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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Robin de Puy could no longer make this project alone. She first photographed Randy in Ely, Nevada, during a 2015 road trip and kept returning to him for more than ten years. Interviews

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How Far Can You Change a War Photograph Before It Stops Being About What Happened?
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Gosbert Gottmann wanted war photographs that resisted easy reading. In Freiheit Freedom Воля, he works with images connected to the war in Ukraine and changes them through abstraction, distortion and deformation. Photography Book Spotlight

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A Boxing Coach Reminded Darren Vargas of the Grandfather He Had Lost
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Lee Espinoza reminded Darren Vargas of his late grandfather. The photographer met the boxing coach in 2025, five years after his grandfather Esmael died. Photography Book Spotlight

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Mike Chudley Has Been Shooting Street Photography for Almost 10 Years. Here’s What He Wishes He Knew at 19
Mike Chudley Has Been Shooting Street Photography for Almost 10 Years. Here’s What He Wishes He Knew at 19

The street is boring until you learn what to notice. Most of the time, nothing special is happening. Photography Book Spotlight

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