Matt Stuart

Back when I first started my MA, we were given 3 'assignments' each week, people at work, people at home etc... I was never very good at them as I could never get into/ get excited about something that I wasn't interest in shooting. Two of those weeks in particular were street photography, which I absolutely hated. Besides being not very good at it, it was in January. Standing on the street freezing cold and aimlessly looking for moments was just not a lot of fun.

Photographers like Garry Winogrand and Joel Meyerowitz (his leica work anyway) produced some amazing street photography but they were never the style of photography that I aspire to. But I recently came across the work of Matt Stuart and they just made me smile. Perfect timing, sharp eyes, a good sense of humour and patience have produced some truly wonderful images.

All images ©Matt Stuart

My 20x200

I promise this is the last bit of shameless self promotion I will be doing before I post something that's not about me. Two of my images from Farewell in Labrador has just been made available through 20x200 and you can buy them from as little as $20. Thank you Sara for writing such a nice article to introduce them.

Hey! Hot Shot opening

If you are in New York next wednesday and have the evening free, why not come to the opening of the Hey Hot Shot exhibition. I will be showing work from People's Park as well as Farewell in Labrador.

Wednesday, September 9, from 6 to 8 p.m., at the opening reception for the Hey, Hot Shot! 2009 First Edition Exhibition, featuring eighteen works from five photographers: Michelle Arcila, Daniel Cheek, Mike Sinclair, Parsley Steinweiss and Kurt Tong.

Jen Bekman Gallery
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6 Spring Street
(between Elizabeth + Bowery)
New York City 10012

The gallery is open Wednesday — Saturday from noon-6 p.m., or by private appointment.