“Unveiling Layers of Reality: Can ‘Snapshots’ Redefine the Art of Visual Storytelling?”
What happens when you find an old scrapbook, only to discover the photos are missing? That’s the interesting premise Dinah Lenney explores in her anthology, Snapshots: An Album of Essay and Image. As I sift through my own family albums, I can’t help but wonder what memories we leave behind when those photographs fade away. In this innovative collection, Lenney curates 36 evocative micro-essays that—through a brilliant interplay of word and image—delve into the multifaceted nature of human experience: from aging to grief, motherhood to obsession, and everything in between.
Written by a diverse array of voices, each piece dances elegantly through genre boundaries, offering the reader a kaleidoscopic view of life, reminiscent of the very snapshots we cherish—or sometimes, forget. So, what’s the significance of these essays? How do they invite us to engage in a conversation with not just the authors, but also with ourselves? In this deep dive into the essence of personhood and memory, prepare yourself for an exploration that challenges the way we think about both photography and narrative. There’s so much more waiting for you in this compelling read, so let’s keep going! LEARN MORE.
Reviewed by Leslie Lindsay
“Here’s an old scrapbook of your grandmother’s. Do you want it? The photos have been removed.”
