The rule of thirds

Both Untitled, 2010


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families, fathers

It has become too trendy for photographers to take pictures of their dysfunctional families. But why not promote the trend here? I'll be more specific though-- pictures of failing father figures. And interestingly, all male photographers... daddy issues?



















Doug Dubois' father, from Family Pictures, a series which includes documentation of his father's recovery from a train accident.




















Richard Billingham's alcoholic father, Ray, from Ray's a Laugh























Mitch Epstein's father, from Family Business, a project documenting the decline of his father's furniture store.























Larry Sultan's father, Irving, from Pictures From Home. Think a little less 'failing' father figure, more retired father figure.




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Oldies

I know it's been a while--
































from the ongoing project home


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taryn simon

while we're on the subject of young, female photographers, let's talk about taryn simon. girl, you are so smart and interesting and talented and pretty. can we please be best friends?


















An American Index of the Hidden and Unfamiliar






















The Innocents





and PS...

















Taryn Simon and Trent Reznor...


also, watch this.



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A pair

2009


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hey ladies.

another girl, another planet


















Malerie Marder
(how can you not respect someone who dated Peter Sarsgaard)






















Jitka Hanzlova

























Katy Grannan





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