2 thoughts on “2016 Portfolio”

  1. Gernot Newman's avatar
    Gernot Newman says:

    Dear Matt: Sorry for the late response but I really enjoyed looking at your portfolios over the years. Interested to learn that you were influenced by August Sander when you started in photography. Diane Arbus had a german book by him and I translated some of the passages for her when I was in New York. Sorry we couldn’t make to Benicia this year,hopefully next year.

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    • matthiasleue's avatar
      matthiasleue says:

      Hi Gernot,

      What appealed to me about Sander, was that he documented the trades with his straight on approach. Of course the beautiful black & white prints and the historical context made the photos appealing too. My favorite of that era is still Cartier Bresson though.

      I didn’t know you were a translator. I failed when I attempted that profession once. I took too many liberties with words, which would then be called creative writing. 🙂

      I would be glad to show you and Gail the prints if you make it out this way some time.

      I’m taking a break from photography (matting all those prints and holding the open studio was a lot of effort – my sons couldn’t help this time) and am writing on my stories right now.

      Take care,
      Matthias

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