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a compilation of photographers and their specific projects that inspire me. i'm a lover of photobooks, so if the artist has one, that's what i'll share!
 
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one of my favorite photographers of all time
Works - Francesca Woodman
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received this book as a gift and it's one of my prized possessions
Francesca Woodman: Portrait of a Reputation - Rizzoli New York
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this will kinda make you hate her parents but it's so heartbreaking
Full Documentary Movie | Francesca Woodman - YouTube
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love flor's work and her use of available light
Homepage - FLOR GARDUÑO
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this monograph is so stunning
Tender
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I had the wonderful privilege of being able to attend Martha's artist talk when she was visiting Portland, OR for the small press fair. She is so wonderful, and her work is beyond stunning. I'm so disappointed I don't have disposable income at the mo...
Small Death — Martha Naranjo Sandoval
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I just adore this man's work - the way he plays with bodies is so fascinating to me
Ren Hang
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shirin neshat is probably more known for her video work now, but the women of allah series has been so impactful to me as an iranian american
Shirin Neshat, Rebellious Silence, Women of Allah series
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Wendy Red Star: Delegation
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There are several projects by Duane Michals that I could write a full dissertation on. This photo book is so excellent
Duane Michals - Eros and Thanatos
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oh nan
Nan Goldin: The Ballad of Sexual Dependency
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oh nan oh nan oh nan
All the Beauty and the Bloodshed (2022) - The Criterion Collection
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diane arbus, the original freak
Diane Arbus: Revelations - Amazon.de
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the kitchen table series is, in fact, my roman empire. i think about it at least once per day
Kitchen Table Series by Carrie Mae Weems
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i find deana lawson's work criminally underrated. if you're a fan of blood orange's music, her work is the cover for freetown sound
Deana Lawson - Artist
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this is THE photobook for her
Deana Lawson: An Aperture Monograph - Amazon.com
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Love Jungjin Lee, love this photobook
Jungjin Lee: Echo
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a lovely little book
Anna Atkins: Blue Prints by Rolf Sachsse
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