Tag: documentary

Announcement, Press Release

Let Me Sow Love: A Tender Portrait of American Life

Let Me Sow Love by Roger Richardson presents a compassionate portrayal of a struggling American community in Middletown, New York. Through documentary-style photography, Richardson captures themes of love, faith, and uncertainty, offering an intimate reflection of the community’s realities without polemics, ultimately fostering emotional connection and mindfulness during turbulent times. Continue reading Let Me Sow Love: A Tender Portrait of American Life

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Announcement, Press Release

The UPTOWN: Celebrating 100 Years of Chicago’s Iconic Theatre

CityFiles Press will publish “The UPTOWN” in August 2025 to commemorate the Chicago Uptown Theatre’s 100th anniversary. This 170-page book highlights its history, architectural beauty, and ongoing restoration efforts, featuring extensive research and contributions from prominent local journalists. Continue reading The UPTOWN: Celebrating 100 Years of Chicago’s Iconic Theatre

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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

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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Book Review, Interview, Photographer

In This Brief Life by Eugene Richards

Eugene Richards’s photography book, In This Brief Life, captures the essence of marginalized American communities, blending intimate narratives of struggle and resilience. His empathetic lens transcends traditional photojournalism, offering poignant insights into human experiences that challenge societal perceptions and highlight the enduring spirit amidst adversity. The work serves as both documentation and a call to action. Continue reading In This Brief Life by Eugene Richards

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Book Review, Photographer, Submission

Star Struck by Ave Pildas

The Hollywood Walk of Fame was established in 1958 as a memorial to artists who worked in the entertainment industry. The names of famous performers are memorialized on more than 2,500 five-pointed stars embedded in the sidewalks along 15 blocks that make up the Walk of Fame. Pildas was drawn to the area soon after arriving in Los Angeles and started photographing the characters that … Continue reading Star Struck by Ave Pildas

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Announcement, Press Release

High & Lonesome by Nathan Pearce

We are pleased to share the news that High & Lonesome by Nathan Pearce is now available from Deadbeat Club Press. Ever since Nathan’s work from his project and zine, Midwest Dirt, dropped around 2016 or so, his work has been quietly amassing a following. “For much of the last decade, working from his home base of Fairfield, Illinois, Nathan Pearce has produced a series … Continue reading High & Lonesome by Nathan Pearce

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Book Review, Submission

YMA/Here by David Mayne

A community in transition Yma/Here began as a long-term project documenting the urban topography of South Wales and the West of England. It has since grown to include other work. The project is an ambiguous and wide-ranging examination of the urban topography of South Wales and the West of England from 2016 to 2018.  YMA/Here is visually encyclopedic in a great way…with the eye of … Continue reading YMA/Here by David Mayne

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