Ep. #31: The Complexities of Appalachia - Challenging Photographic Truths with Stacy Kranitz

🎙️ Welcome to Ep. #31 of The Urbanaut Podcast, in partnership with Urbanautica.com. In this captivating episode, we sit down with the insightful American documentary photographer Stacy Kranitz. Stacy's work explores the intricacies of photographic representation, delving into the lives and environments she captures through her lens. About Our Guest: Stacy Kranitz Stacy, a Guggenheim Fellow hailing from Kentucky and residing in the Appalachian Mountains of eastern Tennessee, interrogates the veracity of photographic truth. Her notable projects include "As it Was Give(n) to Me" and "From the Study on Post Pubescent Manhood," where she explores themes of cultural perception and the cathartic role of violence in Southern Ohio's dystopian settings. Her work is featured in major collections and has been presented internationally, embodying a documentary style that challenges and redefines conventional narratives. Tune in to this episode to: * Explore Stacy's critical approach to documentary photography, challenging the truth and probing the depth of human experience. * Gain insights into her major projects that look at life in Appalachia and a unique group of young men in Ohio. * Discuss the impact of environmental and social dynamics on photographic storytelling. Don't forget to: * Subscribe to our channel for more episodes that delve deep into the realms of art and documentary. * Like and share this episode to support diverse narratives in documentary photography. * Follow us on social media for updates and exclusive behind-the-scenes content. EPISODE LINKS: Stacy's website: www.stacykranitz.com Stacy’s Instagram: @stacykranitz OUTLINE: 0:00 - Coming Up 1:47 - Introduction to Stacy 2:29 - Stacy's Background 9:34 - Thought on Photojournalism 12:10 - Shifting and adding Fine Art to her Practice 19:19 - The role Intimacy in her work 19:58 - Interesting rules for Photographer on Assignment 22:41 - Pushing the edges in her work 23:39 - “Objectivity” in photography 35:01 - Her process 20:54 - Influences 47:52 - Exploring "From the Study on Post Pubescent Manhood" 1:12:16 - Deep Dive into "As it Was Give(n) to Me" 1:36:08 - How does the work take form? 1:38:53 - Advice for photographers SOCIAL: * Twitter: /UrbanautPodcast * Facebook: /TheUrbanautPodcast * Instagram: /TheUrbanautPodcast * Support on Patreon: /TheUrbanautPodcast #StacyKranitz #TheUrbanautPodcast #DocumentaryPhotography #Appalachia #PhotographicTruth #Urbanautica #PatrickLeeHubbard --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-urbanaut-podcast/support