Family: Photographers photograph their families

by Sophie Spencer-Wood (Editor), Angus Hyland (Designer), Henri Peretz (Introduction)

Drawing from those same impulses that compel us all to take pictures of our family, this book considers the entirely unique response of photographers to their family and the significance of this work in the broader context of their photography. Family is a collection of c. 175 photographs by a wide range of photographers that consciously reflect on the experience of family. It presents the work of some of the earliest photographers to consider the subject, alongside those taking pictures of their family today. Rather than a sociological study that maps its metamorphosis, the book marks the curiosity for family and the element of autobiography that continues to stand the test of time

Genres: Reference

208 pages, Hardcover

First published May 1, 2005

Reviews

[Jim · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fascinating look at the results of famous photographers fulfilling the role of doting parent and grandparents with a camera.

[Sibyl · Rating 3 out of 5]

Other peoples family photos are creepy
even if the photographer is famous.

[paige · Rating 4 out of 5]

completely inspiring.