Shoot: Photography of the Moment, by Ken Miller, with contributions by Penny Martin and Stephen Shore

Shoot gathers more than 20 photographers whose work focuses on capturing a moment rather than elaborate lighting setups or controlled, manufactured scenarios. Using the most basic photographic tools—a single-lens reflex camera and natural light—they rely on their instincts and their ability to interact with a situation to create a dynamic image. This freewheeling approach reflects an era in which we are increasingly bombarded by images, and the emotional resonance of images has become an important part of our visual vocabulary. The book documents the influence of an older generation of art photographers, such as the legendary Nan Goldin and Wolfgang Tillmans, and expands on a younger generation of photographers, including Tim Barber and J. H. Engström.

$45, softcover
208 pages
Rizzoli, 2009

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