The first time I heard the name Judith Joy Ross it was in connection to portraits of members of the United States Congress. It’s hard to imagine a less interesting photo series (at least that was my perspective), so I pretty much ignored her. Until … Keep readingJudith Joy Ross
There is a romantic tradition in American popular culture of the itinerant adventurer. A man alone, traveling around the country, meeting people, becoming involved in their lives for a short time, then wandering off again. It’s a common television/movie trope; we’ve seen protagonists travel by … Keep readingAlec Soth
I’m not sure how much this influenced my take on the photography of Robert and Shana ParkeHarrison, but I first encountered their work on one of those dreary, unseasonably chilly, drizzly grey days when the sun never comes out. The Scots have a word for … Keep readingRobert and Shana ParkeHarrison
Because the World Cup, the premier sports event in the world, is now underway, I thought it would be worthwhile to examine the work of Walter Iooss, because he is probably the premier sports photographer in the world. Although Iooss was born in the small … Keep readingWalter Iooss
The photograph below was my introduction to portrait photographer Katy Grannan. I found it…baffling. It was (and still is) compelling in ways that didn’t make sense to me. Who is this pale, somewhat awkward, young woman? Why is she barefooted? What’s going on with that … Keep readingKaty Grannan