[Leica] LUG photographers and other photographers you know wanted for a 2017 project in the style of Robert Frank's The Americans

[leowesson at gmail.com (Leo Wesson)]

Hi Karen,
I would like to participate. 

Leo Wesson
leowesson.com

> On Jan 20, 2017, at 18:54, Karen Schreiber <kpsphoto at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> Hi LUG members,
> 
> I am a photographer lurker on the LUG -- I want  to start a project in 2017
> to produce a book of collaborative photographs in as many of the 50 states
> as I can find photographers to participate. I can cover parts of
> California. At the end of 2017 I will make a book using Blurb or some
> method once the year is over.
> 
> I do not have any support for this project: I can not offer payment for
> your time or money for travel, lodging and food.
> I am looking for photographers who want to photograph in the place where
> they live and states where they visit/vacations, trips etc. You retain
> copyright. I think 2017 is going to be a unique year.
> 
> Here is my idea.
> 
> Background-
> 
> Earl A Powell III, director, National Gallery of Art, Washington, in his
> foreword to the book *Robert Frank?s The Americans Looking In* writes,
> "Frank looked beneath the surface of 1950's America to reveal profound
> issues that the country in many respects is still wrestling with to this
> day. He depicted a people plagued with racism, often ill served by their
> politicians, intoxicated with the media and celebrities, and infatuated
> with speed, movement and even the road itself. But he also celebrated the
> strengths of America's ethnic diversity, its deep religious faith and its
> vibrant music. Released at the height of the cold war..."
> 
> *FAST FORWARD to my idea*
> 
> Fast forward to a new project by photographers who look during 2017 to
> reveal profound issues within the United States. People plagued with opiate
> addiction, poverty, racism, loss of jobs, often ill served by their
> politicians, and intoxicated with technology, social media, fake/false news
> and celebrities. The photographers will also show the strengths of
> America's democracy, it's ethnic diversity and a country grappling with
> many issues including increasing global temperatures, decreasing water
> supplies, and worldwide social, economic and political changes. This
> project is about disruption and change but neither pro nor con re the Trump
> administration.
> 
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> 
> Karen Schreiber
> 
> www.kpsphoto.com (old film website and not updated when I went to digital)
> 
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