The Minneapolis Interview Project

Have you heard of the Minneapolis Interview Project? The project tells life stories that reveal hidden histories of inequality and the struggle for social justice in Minnesota's largest city. Writer/historian Anne Winkler-Morey began collecting oral histories in 2016; I came aboard last year. So far I've shot about 40 environmental portraits of the interviewees, and in the process I've learned new ways of representing the under-represented. SEE MORE PHOTOS

October is National iPhone Photography Month*

I'm teaching a number of great classes via Zoom next month, covering the three biggies of photography: Composition, Lighting, and Editing. Whether you register for one or all three, you'll learn the basics of photography in a fun, supportive environment. I teach from a creative viewpoint, using hundreds of my own photos for examples.

These online classes are a great value, and cost way less than if they were offered in person. Plus they're on Zoom, so you can learn in your jammies! LEARN MORE

iPhone Photo Editing (2 sessions: Tuesday October 6 and Thursday October 8)
Smartphone Photography: Shooting & Composition (Saturday, October 24)
Smartphone Photography: Light & Portraits (Saturday, October 31)

*not really; I just made that up

Exhibitions

I'm happy to report that there are still a few in-real-life exhibitions happening. Many of you already know I had a photo in the state fair this year (yes, they had ticketed entries for the Fine Arts Building!). I also have a photo in the upcoming members show at Artistry in Bloomington. This is always a really fun show, and I'm glad they figured out a way to have an in-person exhibition, which opens October 2, and runs until November 13. LEARN MORE

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