[We’re renaming the Photo Digest to Glass City, about photography, writing, creativity, and urbanism. It will be shared every other week, usually on Tuesdays, but that may be subject to change. I always struggled with what to call the newsletter. Or perhaps it’s better to use the term column, since that has a […]
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Few buildings hold more ghosts; and few books as well. *Note: All non-architectural photos are captured from books or shows of Peter Hujar, Robert Mapplethorpe, Nan Goldin, and Robert Frank. Click names to view portfolios. Many are details of their photographs, sometimes from angles, and not fully representative of the originals. A rare 1925 survivor
I think the only way to keep this column interesting every two to three weeks is to mix inspired posts with things going on in life. When I’m feeling inspired, perfect. When not, just stream of consciousness the day-to-day stuff. Lean in to the self-indulgence. Right now I’m lying in bed in a state
Robert Frank’s road is full of dark possibility. Dorothea Lange’s road is forlorn. Todd Hido’s road is fighting bleakness and despair. Lee Friedlander’s road is full of cracks, waiting for the sudden acceleration as he hurdles straight through his ego. Rebecca Norris-Webb’s road, you can feel the weight of the raindrops. Stephen Shore’s road, you
Hat tip / inspo Ed Ruscha. Hope you’re having a good August! Anyway, I think it’s clear I’m looking forward to returning to public transportation. *From now on each email will have a current list of upcoming photography and city related shows and events below the main post. Note: 5 spots left for a new
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Note: I just released a new weekend Downtown NYC photography workshop, Oct 19th + 20th, 2024. One of two group workshops that I put on each year. Would love to see you! Also, we will be back here in Sept, I’ll give you a short summer break from me. 9am to 6pm, 23,000 steps, 7
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These fictional stories mix personal anecdotes, news, hard reporting, and made-up stuff. All names and characters are invented, but many of the quotes are real. These are their stories. “These walls are blue cowhide.” Marc briefly caressed the blue cowhide wall and glanced toward the wall-to-wall bedroom windows, noticing the silhouette of his hair.
Yes, my birthday is on Father’s Day. I’m 42. I get this one day for myself all year, so I’m asking for a present. If you have the time, it would be wonderful if you could take this quick survey. It’ll be a massive gift to read your responses! Check Out The Survey Here!
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*(All photos are unretouched negatives from a recent shoot). What’s the difference between corporate portraits and a therapy session? It’s a lot less than I thought. For both situations, you get a lot less time than you need, both aren’t covered by health insurance, and both a psychiatrist and a photographer will nod their
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