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“In the history of photography, one process has always replaced another. The tumultuous realignment that's going on in the photography now is really just a natural evolution. The irony is that none of the processes that have been replaced have disappeared. More people than ever are practicing every approach to shooting and printing.”

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Keith Carter, born in 1948, is a renowned American photographer known for his unique perspective and profound insight into the culture of the American South. more

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