[Leica] LUG photographers and other photographers you know wanted for a 2017 project in the style of Robert Frank's The Americans

[Karen Schreiber]

Hi LUG members,

I am a photographer lurker on the LUG -- I want  to start a project in 2017
to produce a book of collaborative photographs in as many of the 50 states
as I can find photographers to participate. I can cover parts of
California. At the end of 2017 I will make a book using Blurb or some
method once the year is over.

I do not have any support for this project: I can not offer payment for
your time or money for travel, lodging and food.
I am looking for photographers who want to photograph in the place where
they live and states where they visit/vacations, trips etc. You retain
copyright. I think 2017 is going to be a unique year.

Here is my idea.

Background-

Earl A Powell III, director, National Gallery of Art, Washington, in his
foreword to the book *Robert Frank’s The Americans Looking In* writes,
"Frank looked beneath the surface of 1950's America to reveal profound
issues that the country in many respects is still wrestling with to this
day. He depicted a people plagued with racism, often ill served by their
politicians, intoxicated with the media and celebrities, and infatuated
with speed, movement and even the road itself. But he also celebrated the
strengths of America's ethnic diversity, its deep religious faith and its
vibrant music. Released at the height of the cold war..."

*FAST FORWARD to my idea*

Fast forward to a new project by photographers who look during 2017 to
reveal profound issues within the United States. People plagued with opiate
addiction, poverty, racism, loss of jobs, often ill served by their
politicians, and intoxicated with technology, social media, fake/false news
and celebrities. The photographers will also show the strengths of
America's democracy, it's ethnic diversity and a country grappling with
many issues including increasing global temperatures, decreasing water
supplies, and worldwide social, economic and political changes. This
project is about disruption and change but neither pro nor con re the Trump
administration.


Thanks,


Karen Schreiber

www.kpsphoto.com (old film website and not updated when I went to digital)