The Life of a Photograph

Sam Abell's new book, The Life of a Photograph, both inspires and educates. In this beautiful new collaboration between Abell and editor Leah Bendavid-Val, the book features never before published photos from Abell's personal work, as well as images he made for National Geographic. Abell deals with the question, “What's the difference between a picture that has a life and a picture that doesn't have a life?” Photographs are printed side by side, providing the reader with two views about taking pictures and two views about editing pictures. It’s an opportunity for deeper consideration of Abell's notion of "seeking" the picture.

The team of Abell and Bendavid-Val returns to Santa Fe this March to offer Publishing the Photographic Book, a popular workshop they have offered for many years. Their book will be available for purchase in the Workshops bookstore in March.

For a terrific in-depth interview of Sam Abell speaking about his new book, check out PDN online.