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Manoel Almeida and the book “That’s How the Days Were”
14 February 2021 · 21 min · 35 views · Italy
What this video covers
Photographer Manoel Almeida discusses the creation of his photo book, *Os Dias Eram Assim*, a project documenting family life through black-and-white film photography.1:42 Developed over four years, the work focuses on the routine, intimate moments of daily life rather than traditional family portraiture.1:43 Almeida shot 94% of the book on film using a Nikon FM2, opting for analog processes to maintain focus on his subjects and avoid the distractions of digital equipment.9:59 The project evolved during the COVID-19 pandemic, which allowed him to spend an uninterrupted month with his family, providing the final images and narrative structure for the book.12:41 Published by Editora Origem under the guidance of photographer Valdemir Cunha, the book was produced through a crowdfunding campaign with a limited run of 250 copies.6:06 Almeida emphasizes the value of physical printing, encouraging others to compile their own photographic projects into tangible formats, regardless of scale or professional intent.20:15
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