08/22/2023
๐ธ "It Was Always About the Work: A Photojournalist's Memoir" takes you on a captivating journey through the lens of award-winning photojournalist Melvin Grier.
Step into the world of storytelling through the camera as Grier shares his influences, experiences, and the unexpected moments that shaped his six-decade career. With nearly 100 black-and-white and color photographs, this memoir vividly portrays community, humanity, war, elegance, and more.
From his early years in Cincinnati to winning his first photo contest in the Air Force, Grier's determination led him to become a renowned photographer. Despite the lack of formal training, he secured a job with The Cincinnati Post and captured the essence of life in captivating frames.
Join us in exploring Grier's iconic images, covering local events, global villages, young Marines, and high fashion. ๐๐ฅ His photos tell stories beyond the moment, evoking emotions and sparking connections.
Whether covering local events, Cincinnati life, impoverished villages overseas, young future Marines on their way to their first post, or high fashion, Grier's photos are unmistakable and evocative. After the closure of The Cincinnati Post in 2007, Grier continued his career as an independent artist. His work has been featured in exhibitions such as "White People: A Retrospective" and "Clothes Encounters." For the first time, in collaboration with one of his journalist partners, reporter Molly Kavanaugh, Grier shares why it was always about the work.
In collaboration with journalist Molly Kavanaugh, Grier unveils the heart of his passion in "It Was Always About the Work."
Don't miss this incredible memoir that captures the essence of a life lived through the lens.
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