Many years ago, back in the Stone Age when photographers used film and worked in the darkroom, and when I was struggling to find my voice as a photographer and looking a lots of work, I came across images that had a tremendous impact on me. I discovered t
Ken is about the open an exhibition, Retrospective, at the Wall Space Gallery in Santa Barbara in October, and as part that event, he decided it was time to produce a catalog to accompany the show. His Kickstarter campaign, designed to offset printing costs, is on it’s way to be funded, and I know he would very much appreciate his support in this endeavor.
A ten-year trip visiting 74 prisons for men and women in every South American country turned out to be a portrait of the Continent, describing troubles, violence and massive overcrowding, as well as lifestyle, habits and the mood of the inmates. The story offers an in-depth view of the mind and soul of prisoners.
It is almost fifteen years since the Peace Accords ending the Guatemalan internal armed conflict were signed by the State and the revolutionary guerrilla organization. Yet violence in this Central American country has now surpassed levels experienced during the war.
Start with a very honest look at your own work. You should be excited about your own work, impressed with the work you have created. Edit ruthlessly. If you have exhibited a long-term commitment to photography, and you have a tightly edited, cohesive, and well resolved body of work then ask yourself a few simple questions:
