An in-depth look at a photograph by Alex Webb

THIS VIDEO: For this episode of Photoday I would like to take an in-depth look into a photograph by Alex Webb. It first appeared in his 1989 book on Haiti called Under a grudging sun. At the time of it’s release this work broke a bunch of conventions and it shifted Alex into a whole different strata within the photography world. Even though he had been a member of Magnum since 1976, his ability to integrate vivid colours and deep shadows with unconventional framing elevated his photojournalistic work into the realm of poetry or art.

ABOUT ME: The conversations focus on topics related to different aspects of photography including: art, documentary and photojournalism. The discussions explore the personal experiences of photographers and artists and how their work reflects both their internal and external landscape. During the past 30 years I have photographed in over 50 countries for magazines including National Geographic, Time, New York Times and Newsweek. I have held solo exhibitions in New York, London and Paris and my work is showcased in private and institutional art collections around the world.

WEBSITE: https://www.graemewilliams.co.za
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MUSIC: Outro music clip from In the Shadows by Ethan Meixsell.