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Link: Behind the Scenes: A Different Battleground - Lens Blog - NYTimes.com:

In late 2002, Benjamin Lowy was showing his portfolio to various photo agencies in New York City, with little success. “We have people.” “You’re really young.” “You know, I really think you should go back to school.”