Martin Kaninsky 8/19/26 Martin Kaninsky 8/19/26

The People of Leimert Park Started Calling Him “Picture Man.” Here’s How Ave Pildas Earned Their Trust

One Sunday visit became a two-year photographic relationship. Ave Pildas first came to the Sunday African Market in Leimert Park after a jazz concert and decided to return with his camera the following week. Photography Book Spotlight

Martin Kaninsky 3/25/24 Martin Kaninsky 3/25/24

Ave Pildas Unveiled: Capturing the Soul of Urban America (pt.2)

Explore the vivid narrative of a man who, defying the conservative paths laid out before him, captured the vibrant essence of jazz, the architectural majesty of urban landscapes, and the subtle intimacies of everyday life.

Martin Kaninsky 3/14/24 Martin Kaninsky 3/14/24

Ave Pildas Unveiled: A Journey Through Jazz, Streets, and the Lens (pt. 1)

400 Kilometres, a Mamiya RB67, and Hundreds of London Streets: How Alberto Tandoi Built a Portrait Book From Chance Encounters

Alberto Tandoi walked 400 kilometres photographing London strangers. The project started from his fascination with how people in the city express themselves through clothes and personal style. Photography Book Spotlight

Jo Ann Chaus Spent 10 Years Photographing Herself. The Pictures Helped Her Understand What She Had Kept Unspoken

The camera helped Jo Ann Chaus uncover herself. What began as self-portraiture slowly became a way to understand feelings she had kept hidden for years. Photography Book Spotlight

35,000 Photographs Across 26 States Later, RJ Clarke Is Building a Historical Archive of Black Firefighters and Other Firefighters of Color

The familiar image of the American firefighter is incomplete. For RJ Clarke, part of what is missing is the history of Black firefighters and other firefighters of color. Interviews

Emin Özmen Spent 15 Years Photographing Everyday Life Beyond Turkey’s Headlines

Emin Özmen spent 15 years photographing ordinary life in Turkey. His new photobook, Memleket, brings together people, places, and small moments he encountered across Anatolia. Photography Book Spotlight