Author: Cary Benbow

Cary Benbow is a writer, editor, photographer, and publishing professional based in Greenfield, Indiana. See his work at www.carybenbow.com
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The Perils of “Creative Documentary Photography” by Allen Murabayashi

The World Press Photo recently announced the creation of a new contest whereby the documentary photos in it would not be limited by their manner of creation. Murabayashi raises an important question about what criteria documentary photographers should be obligated to when telling a story through photography.  Here is the link to his post, decide for yourself: http://blog.photoshelter.com/2016/10/the-perils-of-creative-documentary-photography/ Allen Murabayashi is the Chairman and co-founder … Continue reading The Perils of “Creative Documentary Photography” by Allen Murabayashi

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Book Review, Photographer

Book Review: MTWTFSS by Sophie Harris-Taylor

Capturing luminous moments between the momentous ‘MTWTFSS: Chapter 1. 2010-2015’ is a vulnerable, honest and intimate photo book by the emerging photographer Sophie Harris-Taylor whose autobiographical body of work is made of images taken from her photographic diary of the past five years. The book is laid out in a traditional journal form, much like a decent sized Moleskin notebook, complete with a strip of fabric … Continue reading Book Review: MTWTFSS by Sophie Harris-Taylor

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Interview, Photographer

Photography Is a Marathon, Not a Sprint

Wobneb Magazine archives – William Olmsted interview, September 2015 It has been just over a year since the first big interview published in Wobneb Magazine. The old Tumblr site archive is sitting quietly, ready for a travel back in time, but I will point back to the companion post in Vantage on Medium.com so the work of William Olmstead can shine. Thanks to everyone who … Continue reading Photography Is a Marathon, Not a Sprint

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Interview, Photographer

A Process of Healing – Interview with photographer Tarah Sloan

I came across a series of images by Tarah Sloan when reviewing work in the F-Stop Magazine exhibition, Family, earlier this year. The exhibition took place at a time when Sloan was not able to give her input for an interview, but I had the chance to revisit her work; and I am glad for the opportunity. In our interview, she revealed the back-story for her … Continue reading A Process of Healing – Interview with photographer Tarah Sloan

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Book Review, Photographer

Book Review: Out of the Ordinary: A Journey Through Everyday Scotland | Vol. 1 by Iain Sarjeant

Book Introduction by Iain Sarjeant: Much of my photography is spontaneous in nature – I enjoy wandering, exploring, discovering, observing – often in everyday places. It’s a way of working that I find very fulfilling – just drifting and seeing what is round the next corner. Out Of The Ordinary has developed from this approach, and reflects my interest in people’s relationship and interaction with … Continue reading Book Review: Out of the Ordinary: A Journey Through Everyday Scotland | Vol. 1 by Iain Sarjeant

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Photographer, Submission

My Nana’s Name is Evelyn — Photographer Will Harris

Evelyn — Project Statement We all have places that we know well, but have been absent from our minds for a long period of time. We remember these places how they were. In some cases they no longer exist or aren’t how we remember them all. There is something about the remnants of a place that lingers with you. The memories are still there, but the reality … Continue reading My Nana’s Name is Evelyn — Photographer Will Harris

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Exhibition, Photographer

Niall McDiarmid – British Portraits Exhibition – Oriel Colwyn, North Wales

A big congratulations to British photographer Niall McDiarmid on his gallery exhibition from now through Oct. 14th. The show contains images from his long-term and ongoing project of making portraits of people throughout the UK. For more info, or if you are in Wales in the coming month:  http://orielcolwyn.org/british-portraits/ To read the in-depth interview Niall had with Wobneb Magazine in January 2016, click here: Faces … Continue reading Niall McDiarmid – British Portraits Exhibition – Oriel Colwyn, North Wales

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Photographer, Submission

Variations of Presence – Alexis Vasilikos

Variations of Presence is a photo series by Alexis Vasilikos. Alexis is a photographer based in Greece and has had shows this year at CAN Christina Androulidaki Gallery, Athens, GR (solo show), A Process 2.0, Krakow Photomonth, Curated by DER GREIF, and Temporarily Lost, Athens Photo Festival, curated by Apostolos Zerdevas. When asked about his work, Alexis said earlier this year in an interview with Fotographia Magazine: “I’m not sure that … Continue reading Variations of Presence – Alexis Vasilikos

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