On Street Photography and the Poetic Image: Review

“Alex Webb and his wife and artistic partner Rebecca Norris Webb share stories of their artistic processes in this excellent book. Structured as a series of short reflections with images, the authors cover subjects like colour, emotion, composition, street photography, sources of inspiration, research, mistakes, serendipity and creative tension. I was particularly moved by Norris Webb’s thoughts on loss and her project My Dakota. (And her story about the antelope was hilarious.) The book even includes an extensive recommended reading list at the end. If you want to be inspired in your creative process, read Alex Webb and Rebecca Norris Webb on Street Photography and the Poetic Image. I already want to read this book again.”—Jenny Montgomery, Canadian publication, Photo Life

TO ORDER ONE OF THE LAST COPIES OF THE FIRST EDITION OF THIS WORKSHOP BOOK, WHICH IS BEING REPRINTED NOW:

http://www.amazon.com/Rebecca-Norris-Street-Photography-Poetic/dp/1597112577/ref=pd_sim_b_1?ie=UTF8&refRID=13195FKVBK9473EAGQTS

NIGHT CONTACT: Apply to be part of “Night Contact,” a slide show curated by Rebecca at the Brighton UK Festival this October.  DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION: SEPTEMBER 8, 2014.  FOR MORE INFORMATION: http://www.nightcontact.co.uk/   

TO APPLY: http://www.ideastap.com/Opportunities/Brief/ef3e310d-b3aa-457c-a5e6-a3650117116e#Overview

WORKSHOP UPDATE

AFTER FIVE YEARS, WE’VE DECIDED THAT THIS WILL BE OUR FIFTH AND FINAL WEEK-LONG  PHOTO PROJECT 2014, NYC, Sunday Oct. 26-Sat. Nov. 1, 2014. This intimate bookmaking workshop is open to only 11 photographers. So far, four book dummies from past workshops have found publishers. To learn more including how to apply: email Alex and Rebecca: webbnorriswebb@gmail.com

OTHER UPCOMING EVENTS

SUNDAY, AUGUST 24TH, SAN FRANCISCO: LECTURE AND BOOK SIGNING AT THE INTERSECTION FOR THE ARTS, 7:30-9PM, AN EVENT THAT’S FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, CHICAGO: Book signing at Chicago Expo; more details soon

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, BOSTON: MEMORY CITY ARTIST RECEPTION AND BOOK SIGNING, ROBERT KLEIN GALLERY, 2-5PM

FRIDAY, OCT. 3: BOSTON: SLANT RHYMES: ALEX WEBB AND REBECCA NORRIS WEBB PHOTORAPHS, ARS LIBRI, 5-7PM, in conjunction with Boston First Fridays.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 7: CHICAGO: MEMORY CITY ARTIST RECEPTION, STEPHEN DAITER GALLERY

MEMORY CITY BOOK PARTY: July 24

 

MEMORY CITY is” both melancholy and charming, and show[s] a city mourning the business that sustained it, not without pride.” from the NEW STATEMAN, selected as the BOOK OF THE WEEK, 18 July 2014.

WORKSHOP UPDATE

DUE TO A LAST MINUTE CANCELLATION, THERE’S ONE SPOT LEFT: FINDING YOUR VISION: SAN FRANCISCO, SAT. AUG. 23 THRU WED. AUG. 27, 2014, Intersection for the Arts, 925 Mission Street, San Francisco: For more information: http://www.magnumphotos.com/C.aspx?VP3=CMS3&VF=MAXO31_3&VBID=2K1HZOQ8FXV4N7&IID=2K1HRG5YJO83&PN=35

ONE SPOT LEFT: PHOTO PROJECT 2014, NYC, Sunday Oct. 26-Sat. Nov. 1, 2014. This intimate bookmaking workshop is open to only 10 photographers. To learn more, including how to apply click here. Or email Alex and Rebecca for more information: webbnorriswebb@gmail.com

OTHER UPCOMING EVENTS

SUNDAY, AUGUST 24TH, SAN FRANCISCO: LECTURE AND BOOK SIGNING AT THE INTERSECTION FOR THE ARTS, 7:30-9PM, AN EVENT THAT’S FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, BOSTON: MEMORY CITY ARTIST RECEPTION AND BOOK SIGNING, ROBERT KLEIN GALLERY, 2-5PM

FRIDAY, OCT. 3: BOSTON: SLANT RHYMES: ALEX WEBB AND REBECCA NORRIS WEBB PHOTORAPHS, ARS LIBRI, 5-7PM, in conjunction with Boston First Fridays.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 7: CHICAGO: MEMORY CITY ARTIST RECEPTION, STEPHEN DAITER GALLERY

©Alex Webb, “St. Patrick’s Day,” from Memory City (with Rebecca Norris Webb), published in the 18 July 14 issue of New Statesman