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“For me it was sort of career suicide to work in color, but I did it because I perceived myself from an early stage to be interested in seasonality - the changing of the seasons - thats what I deeply loved.”

Quote by Joel Sternfeld

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Joel Sternfeld is an American photographer renowned for his unique perspective on modern American life. His work often focuses on the transformation of American society and the details of everyday life, documenting many significant historical moments through photography. more

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