A print is the best way to honor your favorite photographers. Buying their work can help them make a living while you get a chance to support them in their endeavor. It is also a great way to collect art, some with a limited print run. So, we bring to you a great opportunity this week. You can now purchase the work of renowned photographer Peter Turnley on December 4. Here’s a look at the exciting print sale.
The lead image and those within the article are screenshots from Peter Turnley’s website.
A Bit About Peter Turnley
Before we get into the details about the print sale, let us tell you about Peter Turnley. An American photographer, Peter’s work has always focused on the human condition. Through his photographs, he highlights hardships and injustices faced by the marginalized. In addition, he has also covered conflicts and wars such as the Gulf War in 1991, the Iraq War, and the Isreal-Palestine conflict. His work has allowed him to travel and document stories in the Balkans (Bosnia), Somalia, Rwanda, Haiti, Afghanistan, and many more.
At the heart of it all is the question that asks: what makes a story powerful? What touches not only the mind, but the heart, in such a lasting way that it carries the viewer forward?
Peter Turnley
Throughout his prolific career, Peter Turnley also visited his second home, Paris, where he created several photographs. However, unlike his journalistic work, these images offer a tender view of the city, which one can even call romantic. This series of images he has been making for the past 35 years will remind one of the books or films they have seen in the city. Furthermore, during his stay in the 1980s, he had the opportunity to assist famous French photographer Robert Doisneau in Paris.
What is the Print Sale
As part of his exclusive, one-time print sale, Peter offers viewers a chance to take a slice of the old Paris home. If you want to gift a photographer something for the Holidays, this is your chance. The prints are discounted and measure 12 x 16 inches (30 x 40 cm). There are 45 different photographs on sale, and they are traditional silver gelatin fiber prints, meaning they can last for several years under the right conditions. Furthermore, they are signed copies, making the prints even more treasureable.
The discounted price for one print is $495, but if you buy a set of two, you get it for $895. A set of 10 is available for $3,495.
Why Must You Not Miss
I mean, just look at his work. It’s absolutely stunning. The photographs have so much life to them. Not only does one see the drama of everyday life that Doisneau once spoke of, but also how the city has changed so much over the years. Despite the changes, it still, in many ways, remains the same: the sense of romanticism, joy, anticipation, and humor.
Even in the most ordinary everyday life situations, there are so many Cartier ‘diamond’ moments – if we are just able to open our eyes and our hearts. It’s not just about photography, but about faith in life.
Peter Turnley
These prints can be hung anywhere in one’s house or office, but they are so great that they inspire people to go to Paris or make more images. But more so, they will remind people to take a break and enjoy our precious moments on Earth.
To buy the prints, head to Peter Turnley’s website.