How (and Why) Ken Werner Created His Cult-Classic PhotoBook HALLOWEEN Back in 1981—And How Its Recent Reissue May Have Saved His Life
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How (and Why) Ken Werner Created His Cult-Classic PhotoBook HALLOWEEN Back in 1981—And How Its Recent Reissue May Have Saved His Life

Photographs that evoke emotion and curiosity are unforgettable. Ken Werner’s Halloween is proof that bold, unfiltered images can capture the chaos and creativity of a generation. From his lens, 1970s San Francisco’s Halloween celebrations come alive as an explosion of artistry and identity. Photography Book Spotlight

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How Sage Sohier’s ‘Passing Time’ Captures 1980s Intimacy and Connection Through Unplanned Moments.
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How Sage Sohier’s ‘Passing Time’ Captures 1980s Intimacy and Connection Through Unplanned Moments.

Photographs are time machines, and Sage Sohier’s Passing Time takes you straight to the heart of 1980s intimacy. This collection of rediscovered images captures a slower, more sensual pace of life, where unplanned moments and spontaneous connections thrived… Photography Book Spotlight

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Why You Might Be Wrong About Color vs. Black-and-White Photography—Lessons from Helen Levitt’s Spider Girl
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Why You Might Be Wrong About Color vs. Black-and-White Photography—Lessons from Helen Levitt’s Spider Girl

Photography is full of choices, but few spark more debate than color vs. black-and-white. Both have their champions and their power. Through the lens of Helen Levitt’s Spider Girl, Let’s explore how this debate shaped her work—and why it still matters today. Story Behind The Photograph

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Why Street Photographer Garry Winogrand Didn’t Need Expensive Gear - What That Means for Your Photography
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Why Street Photographer Garry Winogrand Didn’t Need Expensive Gear - What That Means for Your Photography

Garry Winogrand’s “Untitled, c. 1962” captures a couple at a zoo, turning an everyday scene into a fascinating story. This article dives into Winogrand’s spontaneous photography style and John Szarkowski’s thoughts on the image, showing how a simple photo can be rich with detail and meaning. Story Behind The Photograph

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A Photographer’s Reckoning: How Will Green’s Pandemic Loss Became a Visual Narrative of Fragility
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A Photographer’s Reckoning: How Will Green’s Pandemic Loss Became a Visual Narrative of Fragility

Will Green’s Death and Other Belongings is a record of grief, loss, and the way memories linger in the smallest details. After losing both of his parents to Covid-19 within days of each other, Green turned to his camera, capturing a world that felt both familiar and unrecognizable. Photography Book Spotlight

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Dreams (夢) by Glen Snyder
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Dreams (夢) by Glen Snyder

Photographing dreams may sound impossible, but Glen Snyder’s ethereal images capture the elusive essence of the dream state. Inspired by Akira Kurosawa’s film Dreams and using a rare Pentax soft-focus lens, Snyder invites us into a world where reality melts into the subconscious, and the lines between black and white, motion and stillness, are beautifully blurred.

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