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Editorial • Documentary

Photography & Instagram

Photography and Instagram share a complex relationship; the latter exists as a space for the former, yet despite its seemingly obvious benefits, it has become a polarizing force within the artistic sphere. 

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Book Review • Portrait

FANATICS

Captured over the course of a decade in 35 countries across the globe, Fanatics, by photographer James Marcus Haney, is a deeply moving and unique body of work that perfectly captures what it means to be a music fan.

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Editorial • Photography

Photography and Solitude

Photography and Solitude – Alone with a camera, the photographer's existence is a solitary one. Though they may engage with their subjects and surroundings, much of the work in documentary and street photography demands patience, silence, and observation. A practice best suited for the wanderer.

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