FOOD FOR THOUGHT: “The Problem with Jacob Riis”, by Brian Rose

Jacob Riis is widely acknowledged as a social activist and a groundbreaking documentary photographer who, in the late 19th century,

FRAMES Photography Podcast with Oliver Farshi

In today’s episode, W. Scott Olsen speaks with Oliver Farshi, a Brooklyn-based photographer exploring intimate, transitional moments in human life. You

The Pleasure of Close – Review of “Remnants: A Small Remaining Quantity of Something” by Stephen Guenther

Perhaps it’s a bit like listening to songs on the radio, songs you like a lot, songs you learn by

“Street Dragon” by Gavin Libotte

Every year on my birthday, my wife and I stay in the city in a different hotel. I am always

FRAMES Photography Podcast with Rebecca Kiger

In today’s episode, W. Scott Olsen talks to Rebecca Kiger, a documentary photographer from West Virginia, whose work explores life, justice,

The Retrospective’s Gift – Review of “Stephen Shames: A Lifetime in Photography”

A photographic retrospective is a complicated offer. Both about the artist and the environments within their lens’s range, the work

“Emerald Green” by David Goundry

I was instantly drawn to the vibrant colours of these beautiful Mandarin ducks at a local pond. The reflections from

FRAMES Photography Podcast with Reid Callanan

In today’s episode, W. Scott Olsen talks to Reid Callanan, the Founder and Director of Santa Fe Workshops, a 30-year-old international

The Appeal of a Place and Story – Review of “Against the Tide” by Wouter Vanhees

Few things are as alluring as a well-told story, filled with implication, nuance, and depth. Against the Tide by Wouter

“Aspen Leaves and Snow, 2019” by Lynn Radeka

I just completed a Southern Utah workshop in October 2019. On the way back to California, my co-instructor, Ron Gaut,

FRAMES Magazine – Volume 19

We are thrilled to share with you the 19th edition of our printed FRAMES Magazine — a 112-page journey through

“Untitled” by Christopher Wharton

Most weekends, Karrie and I spend time driving through the city, visiting coffee shops, and running errands. My camera is

FOOD FOR THOUGHT: “Simply Fleeting” – Capturing the Unnoticed, by Cherry Beesley

In a world that is always looking for the next distraction and moving at an alarming pace to find it,

FRAMES Digital – May 2025

We have just released the newest edition of FRAMES Digital. All our members can now download it from the Subscriber

The Size of Appreciation – Review of “Larry Fink: Hands On, A Passionate Life of Looking”

Think of a word that means more than huge. Colossal? Maybe gargantuan? Those are both the right idea, but not