Thoughts and Works in Progress | Binhammer Photographs

Thoughts and Works in Progress

The Stories of Photo Books + Behind-the-Scenes Look at Putting One Together

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Photobooks include numerous images sequenced and laid out in a manner that brings meaning to the series as a whole. The composition of the photobook is not simply about the rectangular framing of a single image, rather it is about the series, the sequence and the overall narrative. A Look at how I put one together

Richard Binhammer

Photography and the American Road Trip

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The American Road trip became a staple of American photography as photographers sought to portray and/or better understand the vast land and the people in it – photographs were a way to look at, capture and show America’s character...and you cannot go on a road trip without gas stations

Looking At Civil Rights Photographs Yesterday And Today

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Looking at Civil Rights Photographs, yesterday and today. photographs of today's demonstrations drive attention. Here are some links to explore, expose and bring to our attention the root causes of the demonstrations

Photography and Making Sense of Our World

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images show us more than just a moment lost to time. They reflect back to us our priorities, values and our engagement with the world. Photographs speak about the way we experience our lives.

Dorothea Lange: Pictures... and Words too

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The importance of words to build an informative narrative around images is sometimes debated in the photography world. Perhaps it is not an either or answer

Art. A Steadying Force in Uncertain Times

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Taking the time to enjoy and appreciate art can be the respite we need. In times of uncertainty, like this, art can be a steadying force. It can also be good for you.