Author: Cary Benbow

Cary Benbow is a writer, editor, photographer, and publishing professional based in Greenfield, Indiana. See his work at www.carybenbow.com
Announcement, Press Release

Queer Happened Here: 100 Years of NYC’s Landmark LGBTQ+ Places

This sprawling, unique visual history of New York City’s queer spaces documents the evolution of Manhattan’s dynamic landscape over the course of a century, spanning from 1920 to 2020. New York’s LGBTQ+ history is everywhere, but rarely is it visibly documented. Aside from current venues and a handful of landmark plaques, important queer spaces from the city’s past have otherwise been forgotten about, or remain … Continue reading Queer Happened Here: 100 Years of NYC’s Landmark LGBTQ+ Places

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Announcement, Call For Entries

Apply Now: Marilyn Stafford FotoReportage Award 2025

The Marilyn Stafford FotoReportage Award, valued at £3,000, supports professional female photographers in creating documentary photo essays addressing significant social issues. Applications are open until May 16, 2025. The award promotes women’s contributions to photography and highlights under-reported stories with a focus on positive solutions and impactful engagement. Continue reading Apply Now: Marilyn Stafford FotoReportage Award 2025

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Announcement, Press Release, Zine

Eric Bennett’s Moments of Quiet Wonder

Eric Bennett’s upcoming release, “MOMENTS of Quiet Wonder,” launches in February 2025 from Kozu Books. This zine is part of an annual series showcasing intimate and abstract photography, reflecting Bennett’s belief in the beauty present in everyday moments. It aims to inspire careful observation of the world’s details and includes both classic and new works. Continue reading Eric Bennett’s Moments of Quiet Wonder

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Announcement, Exhibition, Press Release

Hannah Altman’s We Will Return To You: A Visual Journey

Hannah Altman’s book, We Will Return To You, showcases 71 color photographs that meld Jewish folklore with contemporary settings, using natural light to evoke emotional depth. Her exploration of cultural memory and storytelling through striking visual narratives bridges the past and future. Continue reading Hannah Altman’s We Will Return To You: A Visual Journey

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Announcement, Press Release

Mysticism, Magic & The Circus: Portrait of Britain Winner Keiran Perry’s ‘Smoke Filled Mirror’

Award-winning photographer Keiran Perry’s debut photobook, Smoke Filled Mirror, offers an immersive portrayal of a multicultural circus troupe he documented over two years. The book, featuring over 100 photographs, explores themes of belonging and community, reflecting Perry’s deep connections with the performers and alternative lifestyles amidst isolation. Continue reading Mysticism, Magic & The Circus: Portrait of Britain Winner Keiran Perry’s ‘Smoke Filled Mirror’

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Announcement, Press Release

Cwm: The Fair Country by Ken Grant

Ken Grant’s photography captures the South Wales Valleys over thirty years, documenting the region’s post-industrial changes and resilient communities. His series, “Cwm,” aligns visual themes of labour and endurance, showcasing the impact of industry on the landscape and the longstanding presence of wild ponies amid both beauty and scars. Continue reading Cwm: The Fair Country by Ken Grant

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Announcement, event, Exhibition

Memory is a Verb: Exploring Time and Transience – A Photographic Exhibition

The Art Center Highland Park in Highland Park, IL is proud to announce: Memory is a Verb: Exploring Time and Transience, a national traveling photographic exhibition featuring the work of ten women artists that runs through April 5th, 2025 : Aline Smithson, Annette LeMay Burke, Dena Eber, Diane Hemingway, Elizabeth Bailey, Jennifer Pritchard, Lori Ordover, Rosalie Rosenthal, Sarah Hadley, and Susan Lapides.Aline Smithson, Annette LeMay Burke, … Continue reading Memory is a Verb: Exploring Time and Transience – A Photographic Exhibition

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Announcement, Press Release

INDEX Liberando el archivo (INDEX: Freeing the archive)

Femgrafía launches its inaugural photobook, INDEX: Liberando el Archivo, showcasing 60 women photographers from Latin America and Spain. This project, co-published with Miau Ediciones, highlights diverse visual narratives while emphasizing sustainability. The limited-edition book serves as both a catalog and an invitation to redefine contemporary photography through a female lens. Continue reading INDEX Liberando el archivo (INDEX: Freeing the archive)

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Announcement, Press Release

Fran Forman: Suspended Realities

A 20 Year Journey from Whimsy to Noir Thanks to Endicott College in Beverly, Massachusetts, my exhibition,Suspended Realities: Twenty Years from Whimsy to Noir,opened January 21 and continues until March 14. Please join me at theArtist ReceptionMarch 12 from 4 – 6 pmHeftler Visiting Artist Gallery inthe Walter J. Manninen Center for the Arts. If you are fortunate enough to be visiting San Miguel d’Allende, please stop in … Continue reading Fran Forman: Suspended Realities

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Book Review, Photographer

Route 1 :: Caren Winnall’s American Road Trip

Route 1 by Caren Winnall was a project born from Winnall’s desire to follow the same path that Bernice Abbott took in 1954. Abbott started photographing in Key West, Florida and took Route 1 all the way up the east coast of the US to Fort Kent, Maine. Winnall lives within a mile form Route 1 in Connecticut, and decided to embark on a similar … Continue reading Route 1 :: Caren Winnall’s American Road Trip

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