A Look back, 21 from 20

Here at the end of 2016, one takes a reflective look back at 20 years of photographing and being a photographer, have a read and explore 21 previously unpublished photographs from the last 20 years of my career - Enjoy!

Photography eBooks now on iTunes

Great news is that all Francis Minien Photography Books are now available on iTunes as eBooks. Check them out: 

Festival: View from the Crowd

Is an exploration of the Festival life and experience documented by Francis Minien over the past two decades since his first Festival experience in 1993.

Tourist Tat

Is a collection of photographs from my travels around the world, focusing on the wonders of the tourist gift market in what is a billion dollar industry.

Lost & Found Again

Is a photographic essay tracking the photographers eye through a year of extreme turmoil, change and challenges.

Books are also availiable in the Blurb Bookstore

Francis Minien on CBS News

Catchafire: "A matchmaking service between talent and purpose"

Recently CBS news featured a story on Catchafire an online platform for nonprofits and social enterprises to find skilled professionals willing to volunteer their services.

Francis Minien is a volunteer photographer at Catchafire. He was featured in the story during work on a recent photography project for the Pratt Area Community Council, an organization in Brooklyn, New York, that helps people find affordable housing.

Source: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/a-matchmaking-...

International Color Awards Movie Released

WATCH THE YEAR'S BEST PHOTOGRAPHY

Enjoy the most outstanding achievements from the world's fastest rising photography stars in International Color Awards 8th Amateur Winners Movie. Watch the year's best new talent on your desktop and mobile devices, anytime, anywhere.

Keep an eye out around the 27 sec mark for Francis Minien's second place entry in the "Abstract, Architecture, Aerial, Americana, Photojournalism (Am)" Video

Watch Video Here