Dear New York Times Photo Desk
Monday, March 9, 2009 at 10:44AM Here is a video comprised of my sample documentary images and the audio stories behind them. You can reference the still images and several others in this image gallery. Please make yourself at home.
I hope you love me. Or at least give me a shot.
Sincerely,
Stephanie C. Roberts
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Many thanks to my team of reviewers: Tracey, Jen, Tamar, Melanie, Laurie and Jill
documentary,
editorial,
letter to the editor in
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Reader Comments (7)
What a beautiful compilation of stories and images. This was completely mesmerizing. Your little boy jumping off the dock almost made me tear up. So much bravery is required in life...even from the very beginning.
Amazing!
Your voice sounded steady and strong, but with a great feeling behind it when describing each image. It has life and character, and each image is a piece of who you are (or i assume you are since we've never met past twitter).
Thank you for sharing your photography with the online world. Each time i find a new photographer it fuels my passion for the art even that much more. If only i had a one-on-one coach at some point in my life i might find myself taking as beautiful of images that i find in your work.
*peace*
Michele Blue
Wow! Your voice sounds amazing. So nice to take the time to sit still and enjoy the stories. It is obvious the Jersey girl has fallen in love with the South.
Stephanie, what a pleasure, your images and story about Imagene take me back to my childhood, thank you!
I love the finished product...the NY Times would be crazy not to agree!
Wow. They'd be crazy not to give you a shot. I especially love that last photo, but all of them are full of your sensitivity and soul.
I love how you say "my boy."