Rena Silverman

rsilverman

Independent

Location: New York

Nationality: American

Biography: I am a cultural reporter based in New York. I write about all sorts of subjects, but tend to focus on photography. I contribute to The New York Times Lens Blog , NPR , National Geographic, and more. I am the author of " Women... MORE

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Beyond Stereotypes in California and Kentucky

rena silverman

Feb 3, 2016

My New York Times Lens Blog article on William Gedney, who once said he was not "a social problem photographer." Working in places like Appalachia and Northern California, he challenged preconceived notions to find enduring " and unexpected " images.
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