I like quiet photos. It feels like so many of us are "self censoring" by only considering/elevating/publishing photographic works that are flashy and dynamic, i.e. the kind that get lots of social media Likes after a couple of seconds' consideration. How much introspective, quality work have we sacrificed on that altar? It's good to know that someone appreciates the kind of approach Agnieszka Sosnowska takes in life/photography.
Andy, thanks for the insight and tidbits on the book. I never stumbled across the YouTube of Agnieszka Sosnowska and found it very interesting and inspiring... Hoping to pick this book up soon!
I think some of my own pictures could be classified as 'quiet pictures', which for me seems to mean showing, 'the absence of people', i.e. the results of the activities of people, but without showing the people themselves. Hope it's okay to add a link to a series I did. If not, please remove. https://www.stuartdejongphotography.com/that-moment
Becoming "more spacious and less formal" is a beautiful intention to set whether in our lives or in our work. Thank you for sharing her imagery with us.
Really enjoyed these "Quiet Pictures," and the video of her in the field was a big plus too. You asked for comments, and mentioned your format was a bit different, so I would say if you want folks to just "be" with these photos for a little while and let them wash over oneself, then you don't need to write something after each photograph. You can share a sequence of even three or four, before you comment. Just my thoughts.
I like quiet photos. It feels like so many of us are "self censoring" by only considering/elevating/publishing photographic works that are flashy and dynamic, i.e. the kind that get lots of social media Likes after a couple of seconds' consideration. How much introspective, quality work have we sacrificed on that altar? It's good to know that someone appreciates the kind of approach Agnieszka Sosnowska takes in life/photography.
Andy, thanks for the insight and tidbits on the book. I never stumbled across the YouTube of Agnieszka Sosnowska and found it very interesting and inspiring... Hoping to pick this book up soon!
Hey! Thanks for looking, Matthew. It’s a gorgeous book and recommended. I just subscribed to your newsletter!
When I want quiet, I think of the B&W landscapes of John Davies:
https://www.johndavies.uk.com/kings.htm
Or anything by Henry Wessel.
Beautiful! Thanks, Stan.
I think some of my own pictures could be classified as 'quiet pictures', which for me seems to mean showing, 'the absence of people', i.e. the results of the activities of people, but without showing the people themselves. Hope it's okay to add a link to a series I did. If not, please remove. https://www.stuartdejongphotography.com/that-moment
I’ll take a look! Thanks, Stuart.
I really enjoyed this newsletter. Thanks for sharing her wonderful work and helping me reflect on my own process.
Wonderful! I'm glad you liked this one, Liz. Thanks for looking!
Becoming "more spacious and less formal" is a beautiful intention to set whether in our lives or in our work. Thank you for sharing her imagery with us.
Really enjoyed these "Quiet Pictures," and the video of her in the field was a big plus too. You asked for comments, and mentioned your format was a bit different, so I would say if you want folks to just "be" with these photos for a little while and let them wash over oneself, then you don't need to write something after each photograph. You can share a sequence of even three or four, before you comment. Just my thoughts.
These are such cool photos, thanks for curating them with a little bit of context!
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Thank you for sharing her work! I like it!
It seems up your alley, Susanne. Thanks for looking!
You and Andi @silentium should do a collab🙏https://open.substack.com/pub/silentium/p/a-flower-does-not-talk-74c?utm_source=share&utm_medium=android&r=sp2n quiet music and photos
Nice and I especially love the video.
Love the idea of Quiet Photos! Keep it up! Especially, as you say, during these stressful times.
Love this book!
Love this. Getting lost in the images. No need to talk
Love this post
Had my eye on this. Thanks for sharing!
It’s great! Totally up your alley.