While there's certainly been a plethora plus of quality photobooks (both commercial and self published) in this newest of centuries, there's also been a dearth of quality magazines. Framelines (ie- Issue #3) is the refreshing and much needed exemption created by Shane Taylor and Josh Redgoose. The aforementioned issue features the work and career of the now seldom mentioned but highly esteemed photographer/teacher Harold Feinstein. Also on view, a nice mix of contemporary notables, including: Niall McDiarmid's extraordinary portraits, Jeremy Paige's exemplary street photography, Niall O'Briens's LA freeway living revelations, Holly-Marie Cato's inner city London insights, Teresa Freitas's exquisite pastels and more...
Having coproduced an online mag quite some time ago, I know how hard it can be to keep the quality at this level- I particularly hope they continue the featured OG great along with current practitioner(s) format. I for one am so sick of seeing mediocre to downright awful "street photography" being promoted by outright newbie wannabes who then actually go on to solicit even greener innocents for their... "workshops!" This issue presents a nice spectrum of what is ultimately achievable on the street by those attuned to refining their craft.
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