#221 TAKE A PICTURE, TELL A STORY, IN COUNTY JAIL!
'Take a Picture, Tell a Story' is American photojournalist Robert Gumpert’s thirteen and a half year project in County Jails where he makes a portrait, then sits with each inmate to audio record the sound of them talking about life, their experiences in prison, family and whatever else they should want to say. The conversations were always conducted in private away from Deputy's ears. The idea was simple; the exchange of prints for a story. Hear how the project was made and excerpts from those who shared.
Our Patron of the Day today is Nick Norris, the Bokeh Bard, this is his Instagram – and where do I start? The grid is a real collection of literal blood, sweat and grit in places. Your website bio probably says it best: ‘BokehBard is an alliterated theme and body of work created by professional photographer Nick Norris. Based in Northeast Florida, Nick specializes in crafting a story through documentation and vivid inspiration. The goal is to evoke emotion and reveal a hidden secret in the people he photographs.’ We reference today one particular picture within his Insta grid; the man with the transistor radio.
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From left to right as per appearance in episode: Michael Polo, Jennifer Gaines, Dahesi Roark, Armondo Carlos, Larry Ardoin, Melissa Perna and Daniel Medina.
