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Jared Moossy for San Francisco Film Society

posted by admin on Aug 11th, 2011 in Publications, Uncategorized | No Comments »

Jared Moossy for Mens Journal

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posted by admin on Aug 5th, 2011 in Publications, Uncategorized | No Comments »

Naturally, Locally, Old School

I got to spend the day with John Ford on his Willets, CA natural beef ranch on assignment for The Wall Street Journal the other day. Since the 1800’s, when John’s forefathers homesteaded their many acres during the great rush westward, Cattle ranching and being a good steward for the land has been passed down from generation to generation.

John is seriously old school, but one of the amazing things to me about natural, local and sustainable cattle ranching and farming is how we constantly see these ideas as new and progressive. They are actually old school and simply the right way of doing things, which is how we used to do them.

Of course, John’s farm is in danger as the Army Corp of Engineers is planning a freeway off ramp through much of John’s acreage, and has recently decided that to graze the land isn’t environmentally friendly. John disagrees.

Scope out the story here: Ranching

And here’s the images I liked, that never made print:

All Photos © Brian L. Frank 2011

posted by admin on Jul 22nd, 2011 in Publications, Uncategorized | No Comments »

Sarah Elliott for Newsweek

posted by admin on Jul 3rd, 2011 in Publications, Uncategorized | No Comments »

Sarah Elliott for the Financial Times Weekend Magazine

posted by admin on May 19th, 2011 in Publications, Uncategorized | 1 Comment »

Sarah Elliott Wins GLOBAL WORLD: Through the lens of human rights

On March 8th 2011 grand opening of the photo exhibition GLOBAL WORLD: Through the lens of human rights was held in KUD France Prešeren in Ljubljana. This year’s contest winner is Sarah Elliott with a photo story Poor choices, which focuses on illegal abortions in Kenya. To view the gallery click HERE.

posted by admin on Mar 10th, 2011 in Publications, Uncategorized | No Comments »

Besieged on Emphas.is

This collaborative project is about RAPE being systematically used as a WEAPON OF WARFARE in the Democratic Republic of Congo; the large-scale persecution, damage and sexual violence to people in the DRC as a form of international blackmail and a brutal exercise of power. It is a call to attention and a way of bringing another voice to a wider social consciousness about the absolute and unacceptable violation of the human body, predatory behavior towards the vulnerable and bringing lower the already dispossessed and disenfranchised. To read more please click HERE.

Please consider backing this story by Benedicte Kurzen, Agnes Dherbeys, Ying Ang and myself. For a minimum contribution of $10, you are making sure the issues that you care about receive the in-depth coverage they deserve.

Thank you, Sarah

posted by admin on Mar 10th, 2011 in Publications, Uncategorized | No Comments »

Brian L. Frank Featured in American Photo

I was very fortunate to be interviewed by Miki Johnson for a feature article in the March issue of American Photo. The article explores some of my difficult past and how that past, along with a great support network, has lead me to where I am today.

posted by admin on Feb 23rd, 2011 in Publications, Uncategorized | No Comments »

Dia 52 – Colombian Breeze

Dia 52 – Colombian breeze

posted by admin on Feb 21st, 2011 in Uncategorized, el Dia | No Comments »

Navigating the Port

I spent a few hours yesterday at the Port of Richmond photographing an assignment for the WSJ. It is always a struggle with these gigs to make meaningful pictures while under the control of minders, PR people, security personel and those trying to control what you see for any number of reasons, from protecting their business’s image or secrets, to protecting “national security”.

Luckily for me, the administrator tasked with babysitting me quickly dumped me on Marek, who was a good ol blue collar man, somebody I could relate with. Marek did his best to help me navigate the many layers of red tape to try and make a couple pictures and although it wasn’t as visually rewarding as if I would have been able to go at it alone, it was still enjoyable thanks to him.

The Port of Richmond is an odd place. There is a clash between what remains of the old, rotten WWII shipyard and the accoutrements of investment bestowed upon the port by a partnership between the city and the many companies hoping to benefit from increased commerce. The possibility for a thriving vein of wealth is there, but it remains that thus far… only a possibility.