Tennessee – Photography is Nothing – Ep12

ByZach Dobson

This week Zach & Courtney visit Tennessee, both literally and photographically. They discuss Zach’s photos from the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, view historical images from the Tennessee Valley Authority, and learn about the incredible Tennessee-based photographer Stacy Kranitz.

“Photography is nothing–it’s life that interests me.” – Henri Cartier-Bresson 

Zach’s photos discussed in this episode.

Photography from Kuwohi in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Viva Nashvegas

Stacy Kranitz

Pulitzer-winning story for ProPublica: The Year After a Denied Abortion
Stacy Kranitz Website
As It Was Given To Me (book)
Roger May’s website & blog posts about Kranitz

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