This is Memphis: Part Deux

Last year over the course of 3 weeks, I was able to shoot 131 portraits of Memphians who were involved in all walks of life. You can see the results of that hectic month over at www.thisismemphis.com

So much has happened since that time, because of that project, that I want to continue my exploration of the people of Memphis in 2012. My goal is to take 100 portraits of people in their work spaces, their creative environments. I want to meet people from all walks of life, people that work with their hands, and businessmen who structure the deals that help build this amazing city.

I want to tell the stories of the people that drive this city. Everyone has a story, I would like to have the opportunity to tell as many as I can. I plan on shooting every weekend, to reach my goal of 100 by the end of the year.

But I can’t do this alone, I need your help. I need people to volunteer to be subjects, and to spread the word of the project. If someone is interested, please e-mail me at mkcardwell (at) gmail (dot) com with the subject THIS IS MEMPHIS. Or tweet to me @ThisisMemphis or @Stuicide.

I can’t wait to see what this year is going to bring.

This is Memphis Art Show!

Friday, July 29th is the night! The black and white portraits from This is Memphis are going to be featured at MPACT Memphis, downtown for the Trolley Tour.

Come out to 506 S. Main between 6-9 pm and check out the photos and enjoy some live music.

Gwyn Fisher

Gwyn Fisher

Gwyn is the Executive Director of MPACT Memphis and Momo is her pug. From their mission statement “MPACT Memphis engages and supports today’s diverse, creative generation of young professionals who want to connect with each other and contribute their unique talents to the community.”