What better way to start than with a book launch? Focal Press has just released Photographing Childhood: The Image and The Memory, by genius fine art and commercial photographer Lanola Stone, who also happens to be my friend and the woman behind the photo at the top of this blog. I have had the good fortune to explore this book in depth as it took shape over the past few months, and I can't wait to dive into it again the moment the hard copy lands on my coffee table. In the book, Lanola delves into the history and philosophy of children's photography, and then gives nuts-and-bolts instruction on how to produce beautiful images oneself, as well as what to do with them once you have them. Nearly every page is enhanced with magical images by Lanola and other celebrated photographers. I was fortunate to be her editor for this project. It was a pleasure.
If you like photography, or children, or just like looking at beautiful and inspiring images, run out and get a copy for yourself, and maybe a few for your friends. It really is something special.
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