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"it took a lot of courage to keep going and channel that sadness and melancholy into pictures of such joy and exuberance "
Leslie Smolan, widow and creative partner of the photographer Rodney Smith is here to talk about a new book celebrating his life and work.
A LEAP OF FAITH, with essays from Paul Martineau, Rebecca Senf, and Graydon Carter, is also packed full of Rodney's iconic images. It's published by Getty Publications (available here )
Leslie is a founder and director of the Carbone-Smolan agency. She met Rodney in the 90s and worked with him on his most iconic shoots.
There's a whole host of events going on this week to celebrate A Leap of Faith:
David Campany and Paul Martineau will be in conversation at the Fashion Institute of Technology on the 27th September - But your tickets here
The first NYC exhibition of Rodney's work will be held at the Staley Wise Gallery, with a book signing launching the exhibit on the 28th September. More info here.
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