72 Suburbs in Search of a City

© Patrick Romero

I received an email today from J. Wesley Brown announcing a new blog (a new blog!) about the photography scene in Los Angeles. Brown would tell you there is no scene and so the need for We Can Shoot Too. My advice to Angelenos is follow the recipe of Mr. Ulrich and the Chicagrapher crew: find each other, meet each other, support each other, repeat.

I Love Gifts in the Mail: Patrick Romero

© Patrick Romero

A couple of weeks back Patrick Romero sent me a copy of his self published book, 28 Famous Views of Los Angeles. I have been so busy of late that I haven't had an opportunity to write about it until now.

Patrick's book is a short but wonderful stroll through a Los Angeles that exists someplace between popular legend, personal myth and fading reality. The images perfectly capture the hazy beauty and vague temporality of the city and I would hope a smart L.A. gallerist out there would contact Patrick and show these little gems ASAP.

UPDATE: If you want your own copy of 28 Famous Views of Los Angeles send Patrick an email. The book is a steal at $20 and supplies are limited, so chop chop.