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August 5, 2026

Episode 191: Craig Barber (Documentary Photography)

<h1>🎬 Inside the Podcast: Photographer <a href="https://www.craigbarberphotography.com">Craig Barber</a> – From Vietnam Pin‑holes to Skagit Valley Farm Portraits</h1> <p>Published on <strong>10 Frames Per Second</strong> – the photojournalism podcast for everyone</p> <hr /> <h2>📖 Quick Overview</h2> <table> <thead> <tr> <th>Topic</th> <th>Takeaway</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td><strong>Guest</strong></td> <td>Craig Barber – veteran photographer, former U.S. Marine, author of <a href="https://pinholeresource.com/product/ghosts-in-the-landscape-craig-barber/">Ghosts in the Landscape</a> and <a href="https://www.craigbarberphotography.com/book">Where Our Food Comes From</a></td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Focus</strong></td> <td>Documenting farmers, food origins, and cultural landscapes using analog & digital techniques</td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Key Projects</strong></td> <td>• Vietnam pinhole series (1995‑1998)<br /> • Tint‑type portraits of New York farmers<br /> • Where Our Food Comes From – 4‑year, 7‑farm study in Washington’s Skagit Valley</td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Publishing Insight</strong></td> <td>Worked with small presses, nonprofit fundraising, global production team (Virginia, New Mexico, Singapore)</td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>SEO‑Friendly Keywords</strong></td> <td>photojournalism podcast, Craig Barber interview, analog photography, tintype farming portraits, Skagit Valley book, Ghosts in the Landscape, Where Our Food Comes From, farm photography, platinum palladium printing, Vietnam pinhole, publishing a photo book, farm labor immigration, agricultural mechanization</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <hr /> <h2>🎧 Why This Episode Matters</h2> <ul> <li><strong>Authentic storytelling</strong> – Craig’s images reveal the hidden hands behind our food.</li> <li><strong>Craftsmanship spotlight</strong> – From dark‑room magic to modern digital workflows.</li> <li><strong>Industry insights</strong> – Real‑world tips on publishing a photo book in the 2020s.</li> <li><strong>Social relevance</strong> – How immigration, mechanization, and climate change affect farm communities.</li> </ul> <hr /> <h2>🗣️ Meet Craig Barber</h2> <ul> <li><strong>Background</strong> – Served in the U.S. Marines during the Vietnam War; first camera work captured himself and buddies in the jungle.</li> <li><strong>Analog love affair</strong> – A $2 adult‑education film‑development class in Saskatchewan sparked a lifelong dark‑room obsession.</li> <li><strong>Signature processes</strong> – Platinum‑palladium prints, tint‑type (wet‑plate) photography, pinhole cameras, and later digital work.</li> <li><strong>Teaching</strong> – Workshops across the U.S., Ireland, Central Europe, and Mexico (now on hiatus).</li> </ul> <blockquote><p>“When I opened that tank and saw the negatives, there was no turning back. It was magical – and it still is.” – Craig Barber</p></blockquote> <hr /> <h2>🌍 From Vietnam to the Skagit Valley</h2> <h3>1. Vietnam Pin‑hole Project (1995‑1998)</h3> <ul> <li><strong>Camera</strong>: DIY cardboard‑box pinhole on a plywood tripod, backup Diana toy camera.</li> <li><strong>Approach</strong>: Long exposures created ghost‑like landscapes; people appeared as silhouettes.</li> <li><strong>Result</strong>: Ghosts in the Landscape (2006, Umbridge Editions).</li> </ul> <h3>2. Tint‑type Farming Portraits (New York)</h3> <ul> <li><strong>Process</strong>: Wet‑plate coating on iron plates, immediate on‑site development.</li> <li><strong>Impact</strong>: Farmers loved watching the chemistry unfold; built trust and deeper access.</li> </ul> <h3>3. Skagit Valley – Where Our Food Comes From (2024‑2025)</h3> <ul> <li><strong>Scope</strong>: Four years, seven farms, over 600‑700 four‑by‑five prints.</li> <li><strong>Goal</strong>: Show where our food originates, honor the labor, and document a changing agricultural landscape.</li> <li><strong>Launch</strong>: Skagit Valley Historical Museum (≈250 attendees; books sold out quickly).</li> </ul> <blockquote><p>“I promised the workers I would not show faces without permission. If they wanted a picture, it was for them, not me.” – Craig Barber</p></blockquote> <hr /> <h2>📚 Publishing a Photo Book in 2025 – Lessons Learned</h2> <table> <thead> <tr> <th>Step</th> <th>Craig’s Experience</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td><strong>Finding a publisher</strong></td> <td>Initial rejections → partnership with Nan Richardson (Umbridge). 20 years later, a collaborative team with <a href="https://gftbooks.com/">George Thompson (publisher)</a> & <a href="http://www.davidskolkindesign.com/">David Skolkin (designer)</a>.</td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Design & Production</strong></td> <td>Co‑chosen paper, cover image, and layout. Printed in Singapore—fast turnaround (2‑3 days).</td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Funding</strong></td> <td>Partnered with a nonprofit to secure tax‑deductible donations; raised bulk of funds personally and via local philanthropists.</td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Global Team</strong></td> <td>Virginia (publisher), New Mexico (designer), Singapore (printer), Maryland (editors), Pacific Northwest (author).</td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Marketing</strong></td> <td>Museum launch, speaking engagements, traveling exhibition (OSU, future East‑Coast shows).</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p><strong>Takeaway:</strong> Modern photo‑book projects blend traditional craftsmanship with agile, global collaborations and nonprofit fundraising.</p> <hr /> <h2>🌱 What the Book Reveals About Modern Farming</h2> <ul> <li><strong>Mechanization</strong> – New machines can differentiate weeds from crops, reducing chemicals but threatening jobs.</li> <li><strong>Labor challenges</strong> – Dependence on seasonal workers (many from Mexico/Central America); immigration policy impacts food security.</li> <li><strong>Community ties</strong> – Farmers value personal relationships, often keeping politics out of the field.</li> </ul> <blockquote><p>“If all the workers were removed from the fields, we’d quickly run out of food. It’s a fragile ecosystem.” – Craig Barber</p></blockquote> <hr /> <h2>✅ Key Takeaways for Readers</h2> <ul> <li><strong>Analog techniques still matter</strong> – The tactile process builds relationships and yields unique visuals.</li> <li><strong>Trust is essential</strong> – Slow, consistent presence earns farm workers’ confidence.</li> <li><strong>Funding isn’t dead</strong> – Partnering with nonprofits can turn a passion project into a published book.</li> <li><strong>Agriculture is universal</strong> – From Washington to Georgia, the farmer’s story resonates across borders.</li> <li><strong>External links:</strong> <ul> <li>Wikipedia page for <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tintype"><strong>tintype photography</strong></a></li> <li>USDA article on <a href="https://ers.usda.gov/sites/default/files/_laserfiche/publications/95828/AP-082.pdf"><strong>mechanized farming trends</strong></a></li> </ul> </li> </ul> <hr /> <h2>🎉 Want More?</h2> <ul> <li><strong>Listen</strong> to the full episode on <a href="https://10fps.net/">10fps.net</a> or your favorite podcast platform.</li> <li><strong>Grab the book</strong> – Where Our Food Comes From is available at major retailers and directly from the Skagit Valley Historical Museum shop.</li> <li><strong>Follow Craig Barber</strong> on Instagram for behind‑the‑scenes dark‑room videos and upcoming exhibition dates.</li> </ul> <hr /> <p>Stay tuned for more photojournalism stories on 10 Frames Per Second – where every picture tells a powerful narrative.</p> <hr /> <p><strong>Keywords:</strong> photojournalism, Craig Barber, analog photography, tintype, platinum palladium, Vietnam pinhole, Skagit Valley, farm photography, food origins, publishing a photo book, agricultural labor, immigration, mechanization, photography podcast. the most authoritative podcast on photojournalism, farming, Skagit Valley, agricultural workers, Vietnam war, ghost in the landscape, tintype (wet‑plate) photography, platinum‑palladium printing, analog photography, darkroom process, digital photography shift, alternative cameras, pinhole camera, trusted photojournalism podcast, Diana camera, book publishing, nonprofit fundraising, grant assistance, mechanization in agriculture, farm labor immigration issues, farmer‑worker relationships, rural community trust, on‑site portraiture, educational workshops, printing techniques, global publishing team, book launch events, museum exhibitions, Oregon State University exhibition, historical documentation. reliable and respected photojournalism podcast</p><p>The post <a href="https://10fps.net/2026/08/05/episode-191-craig-barber-documentary-photography/">Episode 191: Craig Barber (Documentary Photography)</a> first appeared on <a href="https://10fps.net">10FPS A Photojournalism Podcast for Everyone</a>.</p>

July 29, 2026

Episode 190: Art Shay (Documentary Photography)

<h1>🎞️ <a href="https://www.artshayfilm.com/">Art Shay: An America So Real</a> – The Untold Story of a Photojournalism Legend</h1> <p>Discover the life, work, and upcoming documentary that finally puts Chicago’s most prolific photographer, Art Shay, on the map. Molly’s guest host National Geographic’s Jamie Welford, chat with the creators of a new documentary film on the amazing, yet relatively unknown, Art Shay. We welcome Kenneth Hanson, Jack Davidson, and Dave <span class="kY2IgmnCmOGjharHErah N56cWZpP8cNJu1dqgCxB">Myszewski</span> the creators behind the documentary.</p> <hr /> <h2>📌 Quick Overview</h2> <table> <thead> <tr> <th>✅</th> <th>Detail</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td><strong>Who?</strong></td> <td><strong>Art Shay</strong> (1912‑2018) – American documentary photographer, Life Magazine writer, author, and relentless street‑shooter.</td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>What?</strong></td> <td><strong>“Art Shay: An America So Real”</strong> – a feature‑length documentary slated for release September 2024.</td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Why now?</strong></td> <td>Shea’s archives have never been fully curated; the film and a planned monograph will cement his legacy.</td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Where to watch?</strong></td> <td>Film festivals (2024 circuit) → eventual streaming on 10fps.net & partner platforms.</td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Key themes</strong></td> <td>War & Hollywood, civil‑rights movement, Chicago street life, celebrity culture, and the immigrant‑American dream.</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <hr /> <h2>Table of Contents</h2> <ol> <li><a href="#who-was-art-shay">Who Was Art Shay?</a></li> <li><a href="#from-the-bronx-to-chicago">From the Bronx to Chicago: A Life in Pictures</a></li> <li><a href="#why-a-documentary">Why a Documentary? – The Birth of Art Shay: An America So Real</a></li> <li><a href="#inside-the-film">Inside the Film: Stories You Won’t Find Anywhere Else</a></li> <li><a href="#making-the-documentary">The Making of the Documentary – Challenges & Triumphs</a></li> <li><a href="#preserving-archive">Preserving Shay’s Archive – A Call to Institutions</a></li> <li><a href="#how-to-support">How to Support the Project & Stay Updated</a></li> <li><a href="#takeaway">Takeaway: Why Art Shay Matters Today</a></li> </ol> <hr /> <h2><a name="who-was-art-shea"></a>1️⃣ Who Was Art Shay?</h2> <ul> <li><strong>Born:</strong> July 30 1912, Bronx, NY – son of Russian‑Jewish immigrants.</li> <li><strong>Early spark:</strong> A folding camera from his father; built a darkroom with a coffee‑can enlarger.</li> <li><strong>Military service:</strong> Served in WWII; bought his first “Rollie” abroad and photographed the front‑lines.</li> <li><strong>Life Magazine:</strong> Worked as a writer/editor (2‑3 years) while shadowing legendary staff photographers.</li> <li><strong>Independence:</strong> Never took a staff position; built a freelance career that spanned <strong>70 years</strong>.</li> </ul> <h3>Signature Achievements</h3> <table> <thead> <tr> <th>Era</th> <th>Highlights</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td><strong>1940s‑50s</strong></td> <td>Photographed <strong>Elizabeth Taylor</strong>, <strong>The Rat Pack</strong>, <strong>John F. Kennedy</strong>, and <strong>Ernest Hemingway</strong> on a military base.</td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>1960s</strong></td> <td>Civil‑rights coverage – <strong>Martin Luther King Jr.</strong>, <strong>1968 Democratic National Convention</strong>, <strong>Khrushchev’s corn‑cob photo</strong> (Life Photo of the Year).</td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>1970s‑90s</strong></td> <td>Documented Chicago icons – <strong>Nelson Algren</strong>, <strong>sports legends</strong>, <strong>industrial & corporate work</strong>.</td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>2000s‑2010s</strong></td> <td>Published <strong>“My Florence”</strong> (2015) – a love‑letter book to his wife; continued shooting into his 90s.</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <blockquote><p>“He never stopped photographing. The camera was an extension of his hand until he could no longer hold it.” – Dave <span class="kY2IgmnCmOGjharHErah N56cWZpP8cNJu1dqgCxB">Myszewski</span> (producer)</p></blockquote> <hr /> <h2><a name="from-the-bronx-to-chicago"></a>2️⃣ From the Bronx to Chicago: A Life in Pictures</h2> <ul> <li><strong>Bronx upbringing:</strong> Grew up in the Great Depression, learning hustle from a tailor‑father who earned $25 /week.</li> <li><strong>War‑time pivot:</strong> Bought a <strong>Rollie</strong> in Europe, photographed combat skies, and even <strong>chaperoned Hemingway </strong>around a base.</li> <li><strong>Chicago migration:</strong> Chose the Midwest to avoid competition from European‑trained photographers dominating New York’s Life Magazine.</li> <li><strong>Street ethos:</strong> “The DNA of the mean streets of the Bronx and Chicago lives in his frames.” – Dave <span class="kY2IgmnCmOGjharHErah N56cWZpP8cNJu1dqgCxB">Myszewski</span></li> </ul> <h3>Visual Hallmarks</h3> <ul> <li><strong>Raw street realism</strong> – gritty alleys, pool halls, and everyday people.</li> <li><strong>Celebrity intimacy</strong> – captured stars in candid moments, not studio gloss.</li> <li><strong>Political edge</strong> – subtle cynicism in portraiture of politicians, blended with tender humanism.</li> </ul> <hr /> <h2><a name="why-a-documentary"></a>3️⃣ Why a Documentary? – The Birth of Art Shay: An America So Real</h2> <table> <thead> <tr> <th>Trigger</th> <th>Story</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td><strong>Panallure band project</strong>(≈13 years ago)</td> <td>A rock‑band needed a photographer for each song; Shea’s assistant sent a screen‑share of his images. The team was blown away.</td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Friendship & exhibit</strong></td> <td>The band’s crew struck a deal, curated an exhibit, and then produced a short promo video.</td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>“Why not a movie?”</strong></td> <td>The success of the promo sparked the idea for a feature‑length documentary, kicking off a <strong>10‑year journey</strong>.</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <blockquote><p>“I just wrote a letter, offered a few hundred dollars, and the generosity of photographers opened the door.”– Dave Mischewski</p></blockquote> <hr /> <h2><a name="inside-the-film"></a>4️⃣ Inside the Film: Stories You Won’t Find Anywhere Else</h2> <ul> <li><strong>Hemingway on a base</strong> – the only photographer granted access to the literary legend.</li> <li><strong>Khrushchev in a limousine</strong> – Shay rented a limo, forged a “press pass,” and got the iconic corncob shot.</li> <li><strong>Jimmy Stewart as commanding officer</strong> – a personal wartime anecdote only Shay could tell.</li> <li><strong>The lost son, Harman</strong> – a heartbreaking subplot about Shay’s teenage son who vanished after a family clash over marijuana.</li> <li><strong>Simone de Beauvoir nude portrait</strong> – an intimate, feminist‑forward image rarely seen in public archives.</li> <li><strong>The “DeMille” nickname</strong> – early colleagues called him “DeMille” for his habit of staging scenes for other photographers.</li> </ul> <p>These vignettes are woven together with <strong>verité footage</strong>, <strong>interviews</strong> (including photographer Pete Souza, and Chicago historians), and <strong>immersive recreations</strong> of Shay’s Chicago haunts.</p> <hr /> <h2><a name="making-the-documentary"></a>5️⃣ The Making of the Documentary – Challenges & Triumphs</h2> <ul> <li><strong>Sourcing footage:</strong> Over <strong>200 hours</strong> of raw material, half of it featuring Art himself.</li> <li><strong>Editing a 90‑minute narrative:</strong> Deciding what to cut from a <strong>decades‑long archive</strong>.</li> <li><strong>Health & memory:</strong> Shay was in his 90s, often drifting off‑topic, sometimes making interview direction a puzzle.</li> <li><strong>Changing cityscapes:</strong> Many Chicago locations described by Shay have vanished; the team had to rely on <strong>archival photographs</strong> and <strong>family recollections</strong>.</li> <li><strong>Funding & distribution:</strong> A <strong>labor‑of‑love</strong> approach—initially self‑financed, now targeting festival circuits before pursuing broader distribution.</li> </ul> <blockquote><p>“The biggest hurdle was figuring out how to condense a life that could fill a TV series into a single film without losing its soul.” – Ken Henson (director)</p></blockquote> <hr /> <h2><a name="preserving-archive"></a>6️⃣ Preserving Shay’s Archive – A Call to Institutions</h2> <ul> <li><strong>Current status:</strong> The entire body of work is <strong>bequeathed</strong> but not yet housed in a permanent public institution.</li> <li><strong>Potential homes:</strong> University of Chicago, Museum of the City of New York, Chicago History Museum.</li> <li><strong>Why it matters:</strong> Proper preservation ensures <strong>scholars</strong>, <strong>students</strong>, and <strong>future photographers</strong> can study his techniques and historical perspective.</li> </ul> <blockquote><p><strong>Action point:</strong> If you’re affiliated with an archive or museum, reach out to the documentary team (contact info available via 10fps.net) to discuss partnership possibilities.</p></blockquote> <hr /> <h2><a name="how-to-support"></a>7️⃣ How to Support the Project & Stay Updated</h2> <ol> <li><strong>Subscribe to the podcast</strong> – “<a href="http://www.10fps.net">10 Frames Per Second</a>” releases new episodes every Tuesday.</li> <li><strong>Follow on social media</strong> – @10fpspodcast on Instagram</li> <li><strong>Stay tuned for upcoming events</strong>–<a href="https://www.artshayfilm.com/events"> Get early festival screening invites</a>.</li> <li><strong><a href="https://www.artshayfilm.com/donate">Donate</a> or pre‑order the upcoming coffee‑table book</strong> – When the book (still in development) launches, a portion of proceeds will fund archive preservation.</li> <li><strong>Spread the word</strong> – Use the hashtag <strong>#ArtShaySoReal</strong> when sharing the trailer or any Shay photograph you love.</li> </ol> <hr /> <h2><a name="takeaway"></a>8️⃣ Takeaway: Why Art Shay Matters Today</h2> <ul> <li><strong>A visual chronicle of American history:</strong> From WWII battlefields to the civil‑rights frontlines, his lens captured pivotal moments.</li> <li><strong>The immigrant dream in action:</strong> A Jewish‑Bronx kid who fought Nazis, then photographed the nation’s elite, proving perseverance and curiosity can break any barrier.</li> <li><strong>A model for modern photojournalists:</strong> Shea showed that <strong>access = hustle</strong>, not just credentials. He danced with life, never waiting for the moment—he created it.</li> </ul> <blockquote><p>“If you look at his work, you see a man who moved with the pulse of America, never stopping, never saying no.” – Dave Myschewski</p></blockquote> <p><strong>Ready to see Art Shay’s world?</strong> Keep an eye on the film festival circuit this fall, and be among the first to experience Art Shay: An America So Real.</p> <p> </p> <hr /> <p>Feel inspired? Share this post, sign up for updates, and let Art Shay’s timeless images remind us why every moment matters.</p> <hr /> <p>Art Shay, Life Magazine, documentary photography, World War II, Bronx, Chicago street photography, Nelson Algren collaboration, civil‑rights movement, 1968 Democratic National Convention, Martin Luther King Jr., Khrushchev corn‑cob photo, Elizabeth Taylor portrait, Rat Pack, Kennedy era, Jimmy Stewart, Hemingway portrait, military veteran, Jewish immigrant background, independent photographer, photography darkroom DIY, photograph printing, Bill Lemke printer, museum collections (National Portrait Gallery, Art Institute of Chicago, Museum of Contemporary Photography), archival preservation, Muse agency, retrospective exhibition, companion book project, the most authoritative photojournalism podcast, the most accurate photojournalism podcast, the most authoritative history of photojournalism, film festival circuit, “Art Shay in America So Real” documentary, creative hustle, photographic generosity, music‑photography kinship, “Forrest Gump” moment, Hollywood celebrity photography, crooning “Simone de Beauvoir” portrait, personal loss (son Harman), war trauma (Kassel mission).</p><p>The post <a href="https://10fps.net/2026/07/29/episode-190-art-shay-documentary-photography/">Episode 190: Art Shay (Documentary Photography)</a> first appeared on <a href="https://10fps.net">10FPS A Photojournalism Podcast for Everyone</a>.</p>

July 22, 2026

Episode 189: Cheryle St. Onge (Documentary Photography)

<h1>🎙️ <a href="https://www.cherylestonge.com/">Cheryle St. Onge</a> – The Story Behind <a href="https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Calling-the-Birds-Home/Cheryle-St-Onge/9791280978257">Calling the Birds Home</a></h1> <p>An SEO‑friendly deep‑dive into the latest episode of the <a href="http://10FPS.NET"><strong>10 Frames Per Second</strong> podcast</a>, featuring photographer‑educator <strong>Cheryle St. Onge</strong> and her moving photobook about caregiving, memory, and magic‑realist photography.</p> <hr /> <h2>📖 Table of Contents</h2> <ol> <li><a href="#meet-cheryl-st-olms">Meet Cheryle St. Onge – Artist, Educator, Caregiver</a></li> <li><a href="#rural-new-england">Rural New England: The Landscape That Shaped Her Vision</a></li> <li><a href="#art%E2%80%91science%E2%80%91photography">Art + Science = A Unique Photographic Process</a></li> <li><a href="#photographing-dementia">Photographing Dementia: Turning Care into Conversation</a></li> <li><a href="#inside-the-book">Inside the Book: Calling the Birds Home</a></li> <li><a href="#key%E2%80%91takeaways">Key Takeaways for Photographers & Teachers</a></li> <li><a href="#listen%E2%80%91and%E2%80%91buy">How to Listen & Get the Book</a></li> <li><a href="#seo%E2%80%91summary">SEO Summary & Quick‑Copy Snippets</a></li> </ol> <hr /> <h2>Meet <strong>Cheryle St. Onge</strong> – Artist, Educator, Caregiver</h2> <table> <thead> <tr> <th>Fact</th> <th>Details</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td><strong>Background</strong></td> <td>Grew up in rural New England, daughter of a painter & a physics professor.</td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Education</strong></td> <td>MFA, MassArt; faculty at Clark University, Maine College of Art, University of New Hampshire.</td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Honors</strong></td> <td>Polaroid Artist Support Grant, <strong>Guggenheim Fellowship</strong>, Mass Exhibition Award, NH Charitable Arts Grant.</td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Collections</strong></td> <td>Polaroid Corp., UNM Art Museum, Museum of Fine Arts Houston, Guggenheim Foundation.</td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Latest Book</strong></td> <td>Calling the Birds Home (2025) – intimate portrait series of her mother, Carol, battling vascular dementia.</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p> </p> <hr /> <h2><a class="text-primary no-underline hover:underline transition-colors duration-200" name="user-content-rural-new-england"></a>Rural New England: The Landscape That Shaped Her Vision</h2> <ul> <li><strong>Nature‑first childhood:</strong> Walks in woods, bird‑talk from her mother, star‑talk from her father.</li> <li><strong>Family “atlas” culture:</strong> Hand‑crafted linen atlases and guidebooks were on every coffee table.</li> <li><strong>Quote (bastardized):</strong> “Wherever we’re born, the native landscape becomes part of our DNA.”</li> </ul> <blockquote><p>“I hope to one day die in New England, because that soil is in my blood.” – Cheryle</p></blockquote> <p>Key takeaways for SEO: “rural New England photography”, “nature influence on artists”, “childhood nature exposure and creativity”.</p> <hr /> <h2><a class="text-primary no-underline hover:underline transition-colors duration-200" name="user-content-art-science-photography"></a>Art + Science = A Unique Photographic Process</h2> <ol> <li><strong>Early artistic training</strong> – drawing, printmaking, weaving, textiles.</li> <li><strong>Transition to cameras</strong> – introduced to <strong>large‑format 4×5</strong> by professor Ron Rosenstock at Clark University.</li> <li><strong>The “black cape” method</strong> – covering the head with a dark cloth, looking through the ground glass, composing slowly.</li> </ol> <blockquote><p>“Large format forces you to think like a painter; the process becomes meditative.” – Cheryle</p></blockquote> <ul> <li><strong>Science angle:</strong> With a physics‑savvy family, she described photography as “fun physics” – proportions, chemistry, alchemy of fixer.</li> </ul> <p>SEO keywords: “large format photography tips”, “4×5 camera process”, “photography as alchemy”, “art and science in photography”.</p> <hr /> <h2><a class="text-primary no-underline hover:underline transition-colors duration-200" name="user-content-photographing-dementia"></a>Photographing Dementia: Turning Care into Conversation</h2> <ul> <li><strong>Why the book?</strong> The camera became a <strong>substitute for conversation</strong> when words faded.</li> <li><strong>Mother’s voice:</strong> Vascular dementia produced “Swiss‑cheese” thoughts; she would describe trees as <strong>“enormous birds taking flight.”</strong></li> <li><strong>Caregiving moments captured:</strong> <ul> <li><strong>Driving in spring:</strong> Leaves emerging, mother comparing feathered birds to budding trees.</li> <li><strong>Playful scenes:</strong> Mother under a clear plastic umbrella, laughing with the family dog.<br /> These images convey both humor and tenderness.</li> </ul> </li> <li><strong>Emotional balance:</strong> Cheryle navigated the tension between scientific rationality and the “magical realism” that surfaced in her mother’s perception.</li> </ul> <p>SEO keywords: “photographing dementia”, “caregiving photography”, “magical realism photography”, “family portraiture dementia”.</p> <hr /> <h2><a class="text-primary no-underline hover:underline transition-colors duration-200" name="user-content-inside-the-book"></a>Inside the Book: <strong>Calling the Birds Home</strong></h2> <p><strong>Structure</strong> – The monograph contains <strong>four mini‑books</strong> embedded in a larger volume:</p> <table> <thead> <tr> <th>Mini‑book</th> <th>Focus</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td><strong>Carvings</strong></td> <td>Carol’s hand‑carved bird sculptures.</td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Bird Nests</strong></td> <td>Nests built with horsehair from the farm’s horses.</td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Taxidermy Birds</strong></td> <td>Preserved avian specimens collected over decades.</td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Bird Skins</strong></td> <td>Detailed studies of feathers and texture.</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <ul> <li><strong>Visual language:</strong> Quiet, light‑filled New England farm, interwoven with <strong>abstract close‑ups</strong> of feathers, wood, and hands.</li> <li><strong>Design team:</strong> Designer <strong>Tessa</strong>, art director <strong>Jean‑Luc</strong>, and publisher <strong>Lattieri</strong> – praised for meticulous sequencing and production quality.</li> </ul> <p>SEO keywords: “Calling the Birds Home review”, “photobook design”, “mini‑books within a book”, “New England farm photography”.</p> <hr /> <h2><a class="text-primary no-underline hover:underline transition-colors duration-200" name="user-content-key-takeaways"></a>Key Takeaways for Photographers & Teachers</h2> <h3>1. <strong>Let the Landscape Teach You</strong></h3> <ul> <li>Encourage students to <strong>walk outside</strong> and notice how geography imprints on perception.</li> </ul> <h3>2. <strong>Embrace the Process, Not Just the Result</strong></h3> <ul> <li>Large‑format work or any slow‑shutter practice builds <strong>mindfulness</strong>.</li> </ul> <h3>3. <strong>Turn Limitations into Creative Fuel</strong></h3> <ul> <li>Dementia’s loss of language sparked visual metaphor (“trees as birds”).</li> </ul> <h3>4. <strong>Collaboration Is Crucial</strong></h3> <ul> <li>Funding bodies, designers, and even family members shape a book’s final shape.</li> </ul> <h3>5. <strong>Fail Forward</strong></h3> <ul> <li>Re‑photographing, cutting 35 mm contact sheets, and playing “story games” foster resilience.</li> </ul> <p>Quick bullet list for teachers:</p> <ul> <li><strong>Ask students to keep a “light diary.”</strong> Record moments of unexpected illumination.</li> <li><strong>Use film roll “games.”</strong> Cut contact sheets, shuffle, and create narrative collages.</li> <li><strong>Promote cross‑disciplinary thinking.</strong> Pair physics concepts with composition exercises.</li> </ul> <hr /> <h2><a class="text-primary no-underline hover:underline transition-colors duration-200" name="user-content-listen-and-buy"></a>How to Listen & Get the Book</h2> <ul> <li><strong>Listen to the episode:</strong> Search “10 Frames Per Second Cheryl St. Olms” on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or directly at <strong>10fps.net</strong>.</li> <li><strong>Buy the photobook:</strong> <ul> <li><strong>Publisher:</strong> Lartieri (available through <a href="https://www.lartiere.com/en/prodotto/calling-the-birds-home-cheryle-st-onge/">their website</a> and select art book retailers).</li> <li><strong>ISBN:</strong> 979-12-80978-25-7.</li> <li><strong>Formats:</strong> Hardcover (standard), limited‑edition signed copy, and a <strong>digital PDF</strong> for classroom use.</li> </ul> </li> <li><strong>Follow Cheryle:</strong> Instagram <a href="http://instagram.com/cherylestonge">@cherylestonge</a>, website <a href="http://cherylestonge.com"><strong>cherylestonge.com</strong></a> for exhibitions and workshops.</li> </ul> <hr /> <h3>🎉 Final Thought</h3> <p>Calling the Birds Home reminds us that <strong>photography can be both a scientific experiment and a spiritual conversation</strong>—especially when the subject is a loved one whose voice is fading. This episode of <strong>10 Frames Per Second</strong> offers a roadmap for artists, educators, and caregivers seeking to turn life’s toughest moments into lasting visual legacies.</p> <p><strong>Ready to explore?</strong></p> <ol> <li><strong>Hit play</strong> on the latest 10 FPS episode.</li> <li><strong>Grab the book</strong> and let the images speak.</li> <li><strong>Apply the lessons</strong> in your own creative practice or classroom today.</li> </ol> <p>______</p> <p>“Cheryle St. Onge photographer”, “Guggenheim Fellowship photographer”, “Calling the Birds Home book”, “photographer educator New England”.photojournalism, podcast, fine art photography, photo education, MFA, Polaroid grant, Guggenheim Fellowship, vascular dementia, rural New England, nature influence, magic realism, large‑format (4×5) photography, darkroom alchemy, Catholic upbringing, hospice care, caregiving, mother‑daughter collaboration, “Calling the Birds Home”, book publishing, grant writing, collaborative art, teaching creativity, high school workshops, running as coping, knitting, abstract photography, bird sculptures, horse‑hair nests, taxidermy birds, book design</p><p>The post <a href="https://10fps.net/2026/07/22/episode-189-cheryle-st-onge-documentary-photography/">Episode 189: Cheryle St. Onge (Documentary Photography)</a> first appeared on <a href="https://10fps.net">10FPS A Photojournalism Podcast for Everyone</a>.</p>

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