

LW1468 - There the Prints Set, Gathering Dust
Aug 25, 2025
A passionate photographer shares the bittersweet reality of prints gathering dust on shelves. They reflect on their journey from traditional printing to the digital age, highlighting the need for art to connect with audiences. Emphasis is placed on purposeful sharing and the evolution of creative expression in a modern landscape. The conversation invites listeners to consider the balance between physical works and the vast world of digital possibilities.
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Prints Define Photographic Roots
- Brooks Jensen still regards prints as the most desirable photographic format due to his early training and generation.
- He connects photographic identity and value strongly to physical prints rather than digital-only files.
Following Bad Advice: Prints In Storage
- Brooks followed Fred Picker's advice to make multiples and store them, which he later regretted.
- He amassed boxes of prints that ultimately became a storage and emotional burden after downsizing.
The 120-Print Exhibition That Stayed
- Brooks produced 120 gelatine silver prints for a Made of Steel exhibition and later stored them in boxes.
- Years later most remained unsold and eventually sat in archival storage gathering dust.