I remember the first few weeks I started teaching at the University of Kentucky, I was walking around the art building which was my new home and I kept running into Guy Mendes. One has never encountered at more inviting and supportive fellow photographer. Ever since we met, he has been the first to congratulate […]
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Laura Skinner: The States Project: Kentucky
Laura Skinner and I have known each other for years but it wasn’t until we both were working together at a commercial photo studio, a few years ago, that I got to know her work better. I had always enjoyed her arresting portraits of family and friends, but it wasn’t until we started working together […]
Rachael Banks: The States Project: Kentucky
I have been aware of Rachael Banks’ photography for the past couple years while touring around the state. Both being active members of photography educators conferences in the region, I’ve seen her and her work a dozen times, yet we’ve never met until I reached out to her for this article. I have always been […]
Sarah Hoskins: The States Project: Kentucky
I was recently introduced to Sarah Hoskins’ work as a fellow Lexington photographer who imbeds themselves into communities for their practice. I was immediately intrigued by her ability to get access to these small communities and show their intimate moments. The photographs depict families and friends living their lives working, relaxing and worshiping together. Sarah’s […]
James R. Southard: The States Project: Kentucky
Producing The States Project has been a wonderful window into work being creating around the country, providing exposure to photographers I might never have discovered on my own. I am so grateful to James Robert Southard for stepping up to the States Project Editorship plate for the state of Kentucky and sharing the work of […]