How Sergio Purtell Turned 20 Years of American Life Into a Photographic Mirror of Myth and Reality
Sergio Purtell spent 20 years photographing America's contradictions. What he captured was a country performing its own myths while living completely different realities. Photography Book Spotlight
Pia Guilmoth’s Flowers Drink the River: A Visual Journey Through Transition, Nature, and Community
What happens when a camera documents both fear and freedom? Pia Guilmoth’s Flowers Drink the River started during a time of personal crisis. Photography Book Spotlight
How Mike Smith’s Streets of Boston Captures the Raw, Unfiltered Heart of 1970s Street Photography
In 1970s Boston, Mike Smith wandered with no plan, just a camera. He wasn’t trying to make a political statement or build a career, he was just drawn to people on the street. Photography Book Spotlight
The Hidden Beauty of a Florida Fairground: How Anthony Blasko Turned a Strawberry Festival Into Art
Strawberries, fairground rides, golden light: the perfect storm for art. Anthony Blasko didn’t plan to turn a small Florida festival into a long-term project. Photography Book Spotlight
Marjolein Martinot Picked Up a Film Camera During Lockdown and Discovered Her Own Fairy Tale in the Rivers of France
One frame at a time, Marjolein Martinot photographed her way back to herself through the rivers of France. She wasn’t planning to make a book, just trying to stay grounded during a time of emotional chaos. Photography Book Spotlight
Finding Something Sacred in the Ordinary: How Lisa Barlow’s Holy Land U.S.A. Teaches You to See Through a Camera
A photograph isn’t just about pointing a camera at something, it’s about seeing, understanding, and being part of the moment. Anyone can press a shutter, but not everyone can make an image that feels alive. Photography Book Spotlight
No Fences, No Myths? How Mark McLennan’s Photographs Unravel the West’s Vanishing Dream
No myth lasts forever. What happens when legend outlives reality? The American West has always been shaped by stories—of freedom, vast landscapes, and endless possibility. Photography Book Spotlight
How Thomas Boivin Captured the Essence of Ménilmontant: A Decade of Day Walks and Night Work
Discover how Thomas Boivin’s move to Ménilmontant sparked a decade-long journey of daytime walks and nighttime work, leading to a photographic masterpiece that captures the heart of this Parisian neighborhood.
Summer After: Lucas Foglia’s Intimate Portraits of a Healing New York City
“Summer After” by Lucas Foglia is a powerful photographic chronicle of New York City in 2002, capturing a community’s resilience and unity in the aftermath of 9/11. Through his lens, Foglia reveals the city’s diverse fabric, inviting readers to witness moments of vulnerability and strength. Photography Book Spotlight
Inside the New York Punk Scene: Gary Green’s Iconic Photography
Discover the pulsating heart of New York City’s 1970s music scene through Gary Green’s evocative photographs in “When Midnight Comes Around.” This collection offers a rare, behind-the-scenes look at the era’s most iconic musicians and the vibrant culture that shaped a generation. Photography Book Spotlight
Discovering distinct worlds of people AT HOME - book by Susan Kandel - published by Stanley Barker
Hello fellow photographers. In this episode I am talking with photographer Susan Kandel and we are talking about her new book AT HOME.