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’

Mads Holm’s HRTLND is a powerful exploration of life in a rapidly changing world

HRTLND, by Danish photographer Mads Holm, captures life in 20 countries, reflecting on modern societal tensions through striking urban imagery. The book explores themes of connectivity, militarization, and societal fragmentation, presenting a layered narrative that challenges perceptions. It serves as both an artistic statement and a political act, with reflective texts and a foreword by Donald Weber. Continue reading Mads Holm’s HRTLND is a powerful exploration of life in a rapidly changing world

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