Holding Space: Kathy Shorr and the Communities Living After Trauma

Kathy Shorr’s SHOT trilogy examines the human aftermath of gun violence in the United States through portraiture grounded in community, healing, and lived experience. Focusing on survivors, families, educators, and neighborhoods shaped by loss, the work shifts attention from isolated events to long-term resilience. Her newest chapter, SHOT: We the Community, expands this narrative while maintaining an unblinking yet compassionate perspective. Built through trust and sustained engagement, Shorr’s project reflects the power of documentary photography to foster recognition and connection. Continue reading Holding Space: Kathy Shorr and the Communities Living After Trauma

The Persistence of ‘Small Town Inertia’

Jim Mortram’s photography project, Small Town Inertia, captures the lives of marginalized individuals in Dereham, Norfolk, UK. Grounded in a two-decade commitment to his community, Mortram’s work emphasizes listening and intimate storytelling, offering a dignified counter-narrative to the sensationalism of mainstream media portrayals of the working class. Continue reading The Persistence of ‘Small Town Inertia’

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2026 is the Year for Photojournalism

Photojournalism serves as both proof and a powerful communication tool, evolving since the 1960s to document social issues and hold power accountable. Amidst digital challenges, the importance of ethical practices and context in visual storytelling remains crucial for informed public discourse. Let your visual voice join the chorus. Continue reading 2026 is the Year for Photojournalism

Ephemeral Currency: A Review of Dallas Crow’s ‘Against Time and Money’

Dallas Crow’s “Against Time and Money” is a poignant photo book exploring life’s fleeting nature, emphasizing the value of time over money. It urges reflection on our relationships with these concepts, capturing quiet moments that highlight present living amid distractions in contemporary society. Continue reading Ephemeral Currency: A Review of Dallas Crow’s ‘Against Time and Money’

Photography Podcasts: Now Hear This

This is the second installment of a series of posts about photography podcasts. I mentioned in the first post that I like to listen to others speak about their experience as photographers, or how they came to be photographers. As someone who both creates and writes about photography, I’ve found it very beneficial to read and hear the stories of others. Thanks to folks who shared some … Continue reading Photography Podcasts: Now Hear This

Photography Podcasts: Now Hear This

As someone who creates and writes about photography, I also like to listen to others speak about their experience as photographers, or how they came to be photographers. I’m less concerned about the tech, or which lens is the best for bokeh effects, or the latest mirrorless camera with new computational abilities. But it’s good to keep up to date on the technical part of … Continue reading Photography Podcasts: Now Hear This

Under His Eye by Chandra Bozelko

Editor’s Note: Wobneb Magazine is honored to welcome this contribution by writer and criminal justice reform advocate, Chandra Bozelko.  :: Readers might assume I write about prisons because I’m so passionate about conditions inside correctional facilities and injustices in the criminal legal system. I am passionate about changing these realities. I also do it because there are so few visuals available. Prison wardens often restrict … Continue reading Under His Eye by Chandra Bozelko