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“How can a sentient person of the modern age mistake photography for reality? All perception is selection, and all photographs--no matter how objectively journalistic the photographer's intent--exclude aspects of the moment's complexity. Photographs economize the truth; they are always moments more or less illusorily abducted from time's continuum.”

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Book:Hold Still: A Memoir with Photographs
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Hold Still: A Memoir with Photographs

This book is a blend of personal narrative and visual storytelling, using photographs to enhance the author's memoir. The text delves into the author's life and emotions, with each photograph serving as a companion to the words, creating a rich and immersive reading experience. more

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Sally Mann
Sally Mann

Sally Mann is an American photographer known for her unique style and profound depictions of nature, family, and Southern American culture. Her work often explores the relationship between humans and nature, as well as reflections on memory and history. more

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