LW1359 - Cultural References

So many times what makes a photograph interesting is a cultural reference that may very well be obscure to certain viewers. A terrific example is old cars in Cuba. But those old cars are a cultural reference that only makes sense if you know they are indeed old cars. If we don't know what's happening because we're not from that culture, all the references and subtle connections are easily lost. This is why it's so important for the photographer to be their own docent.

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Random Observations on Art, Photography, and the Creative Process. These short 2-4 minute talks focus on the creative process in fine art photography. LensWork editor Brooks Jensen side-steps techno-talk and artspeak to offer a stimulating mix of ideas, experience, and observations from his 35 years as a fine art photographer, writer, and publisher. Topics include a wide range of subjects from finding subject matter to presenting your work and building an audience. Brooks Jensen is the publisher of LensWork, one of the world's most respected and award-winning photography publications, known for its museum-book quality printing and luxurious design. LensWork has subscribers in over 73 countries. His latest books are "The Creative Life in Photography" (2013) and "Looking at Images (2014).