Session Press

We’re excited to share Session Press new episode featuring Arturo Salazar and José Ruiz of Ediciónes Réplica, recorded during the ICP Photobook Fest in New York. Their full interview in bio⭐️⭐️⭐️ Book fair will start tomorrow @icp Working between publishing, archival research, exhibition-making, and collecting, Réplica creates some of the most thoughtful and experimental photobooks today. Their projects emerge from years of investigation into forgotten printed materials, photographic histories, lobby cards, posters, magazines, and archives across Colombia and Latin America. The conversation centers around their ICP “Book on a Wall” installation, Fuego Camina Conmigo — a collaborative project with La Burra Riso in Medellín built from thousands of surviving cinema lobby cards from the 1960s–80s. Originally intended to be destroyed after film screenings, these materials became the foundation for a publication exploring fire, cinema, memory, and the fragile life of printed images. Thank you very much again to Arturo and José for their generosity and wonderful conversation. Special thanks as well to Eva Parra and Pasinee Pramunwong at International Center of Photography for their kind support and collaboration. Replica Ediciones: @ediciones.replica The founders José Ruiz: @se_hacen_publicaciones / Arturo Salazar: @arturosalazarg / ICP: @icp DP: @jamesmaherphoto @session_press #Photobook #ICPPhotobookFest #ReplicaEdiciones #Photography #PhotobookPublishing

For our ninth episode, we bring you a warm and candid conversation with photographer Daniel Arnold, joined by Pia Paulina Guilmoth and Jerry Hsu, following the release of his latest publication You Are What You Do (Loose Joints). Pls visit our YouTube for a full conversation⭐️⭐️⭐️link in bio ⭐️⭐️⭐️ The discussion was recorded in Dashwood Books, New York, tracing the path of how they first met and the shared sensibilities that connect their work across different approaches to image-making. Daniel speaks about the central role of light in his photography—how it shapes not only what we see, but how a moment is felt. Moving between his commercial assignments and his deeply personal street work, he reflects on the tension between making images for clients and following an instinctive, documentary-driven practice rooted in everyday life. Pia and Jerry each selected their favorite photographs from Daniel’s work, opening a thoughtful exchange on editing and perception. Jerry was drawn to a quieter, more restrained image—one that holds its intensity through subtlety—while Pia responded to a photograph of flowers, recognizing a different kind of sensitivity and presence within Daniel’s gaze. The conversation also touches on the evolution of Daniel’s recent book—how its title emerged organically through the process, and what it means to edit work in close dialogue with a publisher. Together, they reflect on the delicate balance between intuition and structure when shaping a body of work into a book. Looking back on the COVID period, Daniel shares how his relationship with New York City deepened, describing the act of photographing the streets as something close to a daily prayer—a way of staying attentive, grounded, and present in a time of uncertainty. Special thanks to David Strettell (@dashwood_books ), Daniel Arnold, Pia Paulina Guilmoth, and Jerry Hsu for their openness and generosity. Thumbnail photo by Anh Nguyen Daniel Arnold "You Are What You Do" Loose Joints, 2025

Follow Session Press Youtube! We’re excited to share our studio visit and interview with Janette Beckman. Pls check out her full@interview in bio ⭐️ Filmed in her New York studio, the conversation moves between past and present—tracing her upbringing in London and the social landscapes that shaped her early years, before turning to her experiences photographing music scenes in London and New York. Beckman reflects on capturing the raw energy of 1970s British punk and the emergence of hip-hop in 1980s New York—moments when underground cultures were still taking form. Rather than constructing images, her approach is grounded in responding to what is in front of her—working with a clarity and directness that allows her subjects to exist on their own terms. The interview also touches on her exhibition Rebels + Icons: The Photography of Janette Beckman at the Museum of Pop Culture, the most extensive presentation of her work to date, spanning over four decades. To read the full interview, visit the link in bio or head to sessionpress.com/texts/janettebeckman . May 15, 2026 – September 8, 2027 Museum of Pop Culture, Seattle Interview by James Maher @jamesmaherphoto @janettephoto @mopopseattle @dashwood_books @sessionpress #JanetteBeckman #RebelsAndIcons #MoPOP #DashwoodBooks #SessionPress MusicPhotography PunkPhotography HipHopPhotography PortraitPhotography DocumentaryPhotography StreetCulture StudioVisit ArtistInterview

Session Press Photo Book Club Ep. 8: Tyler Andrew x Emily May Jampel. For our eighth episode, we bring you a warm and candid conversation between photographer Tyler Andrew and filmmaker/actress Emily May Jampel (director of Lucky Fish [2022] and Manoa Valley [2024]). Pls visit full episode in bio ⭐️ The discussion was recorded on the occasion of Tyler’s exhibition and publication Can I Stay? at Salt and Pepper in Tokyo this fall. Tyler has previously exhibited in Philadelphia, New York, Kobe, and Honolulu. His work emerges from the layers of his everyday life — skateboarding, letters exchanged with friends, vivid dreams, and the books and films that have shaped his imagination. In this conversation, Tyler speaks honestly about his early struggles after moving to New York City as a young photographer, and how artists he admires — including Peter Sutherland @petersutherland and Jesse Gouveia @jessegouveia — helped him stay grounded and clarify his creative direction. Favorite Asian Photobooks of the Month: Kazumi Kuriyama, “Alternates” (Rizzoli, 1984) Nhu Xuan Hua, “Tropism, Consequences of a Displaced Memory” (Area Books, 2022) @nhuxuanhua Special thanks to David Strettell (@dashwood_books ), Tyler Andrew @lookschill , and Emily May Jampel @emilymayjampel for their open-hearted insights and generosity. “Can I Stay?” Published by Salt and Pepper @saltandpepper223 2025 Thumbnail photo by Anh Nguyen @minhanhnguyenn

Session Press Photobook Club Ep. 7. Pls check our our full story in bio: 
A conversation between photographer Zora Sicher and Carla Valdivia Nakatani (Art Director, T: The New York Times Style Magazine) about Sicher’s monograph Geography (Dashwood Books) and the accompanying exhibition at Dashwood Project @dashwood_projects , closing this Saturday. They discuss their first collaboration, how David Strettell approached Sicher about the book, and the meaning of photography in her practice. We also share our favorite Asian photobooks of the month: Mao Ishikawa’s Life in Philly(Zen Foto Gallery, 2010) and Yuhan Cheng’s Room (Squeeze Sour / Linlin Plum, 2025) @yuhanch3ng . Special thanks to David @dashwood_books , Zora Sicher, and Carla Valdivia Nakatani. @katsu_fan @zorasicher Thumbnail by Anh Nguyen @minhanhnguyenn

We’re thrilled to present the sixth episode of the Session Press Photobook Club, featuring an inspiring conversation between photographer Martha Naranjo Sandoval and Kelly Long, curator at the Whitney Museum of American Art, New York. Together, they discuss Martha’s deeply personal project Small Death (MACK, 2025), exploring loss, intimacy, and the quiet rituals that connect personal history and collective memory. In this episode, Martha reflects on how photography can bridge distance—between Mexico and New York, between past and present—and how collaboration and design shaped the emotional language of her book. Kelly offers her curatorial insight into translating Martha’s intimate narrative into visual form, balancing structure and feeling on the page. We also share our favorite Asian photobook of the month: Portrait of J by Takashi Homma (Dashwood Books / Session Press, 2025) Special thanks to David @dashwood_books , marthanaranjosandoval, and Kelly Long for their generous time and insights. Small Death Photography: Martha Naranjo Sandoval Published by MACK (2025) Thumbnail photo by Anh Nguyen 第6回 Session Press Photobook Club では、写真家 マーサ・ナランホ・サンドバル と、ニューヨークのホイットニー美術館キュレーター ケリー・ロング の対談をお届けします。 今回は、マーサの個人的なプロジェクト Small Death（MACK, 2025）を中心に、喪失や親密さ、そして個人の記憶と集合的な記憶をつなぐ静かなまなざしについて語り合います。 マーサは、写真がどのようにしてメキシコとニューヨーク、過去と現在の距離をつなぐのかを振り返りながら、本づくりの過程で生まれた感情の言語やコラボレーションの力について語ります。 ケリーは、マーサの親密な物語をどのように視覚的に翻訳し、構成と感情のバランスをとったのか、キュレーターとしての視点から話します。 今月のおすすめ日本の写真集： 『Portrait of J』ホンマタカシ（Dashwood Books / Session Press, 2025） 特別協力：David（@dashwood_books ）、Martha Naranjo Sandoval、Kelly Long Small Death 写真：Martha Naranjo Sandoval 出版：MACK（2025） サムネイル写真：Anh Nguyen

We’re excited to share our interview with curator Aaron Stern for his exhibition “One of One” at Abri Mars. The show features works by Daniel Arnold, Juan Brenner, Mike Brodie, Mark Borthwick, Rebekka Deubner, Philip-Lorca diCorcia, Barbara Ess, Jerry Hsu, Shaniqwa Jarvis, Irina Rozovsky, Gray Sorrenti, and Mario Sorrenti. Marking the gallery’s one-year anniversary on the eve of New York Fashion Week, One of One confronts the ceaseless proliferation of image-making at a time when online syntheticity dominates—offering, instead, an invitation to engage with photography as a physical and tactile experience. To learn more about Aaron’s curatorial practice, visit our full interview via the link in bio or at sessionpress.com/texts/aaronstern . September 5 – October 25, 2025 Abri Mars, New York Curated by Aaron Stern Interview by James Maher @jamesmaherphoto ニューヨークで注目の気鋭のキュレーター、アーロン・スターンによる展覧会「One of One」を特集したインタビューをお届けします。 本展には、ダニエル・アーノルド、フアン・ブレンナー、マイク・ブロディ、マーク・ボースウィック、レベッカ・ドイブナー、フィリップ＝ロルカ・ディコルシア、バーバラ・エス、ジェリー・スー、シャニクワ・ジャーヴィス、イリーナ・ロゾフスキー、グレイ・ソレンティ、マリオ・ソレンティといった作家たちの作品が出展されています。 ニューヨーク・ファッション・ウィーク開幕前夜に、ギャラリーの1周年を記念して開催される本展は、オンライン上の“人工的なイメージ”が氾濫する現代において、イメージ生成の無限な増殖に対峙し、写真というメディウムを物質的・触覚的な体験として再び見つめ直す機会を提示しています。あと１０日で終了なのでお見逃しなく⭐️ アーロンのキュレーションの実践について、詳しくはプロフィール欄のリンク、または sessionpress.com/texts/aaronstern にてご覧ください。 2025年9月5日〜10月25日 Abri Mars（ニューヨーク） キュレーション：アーロン・スターン

Please come hang out with Homma-san and me at SKWAT Kameari Art Center tomorrow on Sept 6, 2–4 PM! We’re celebrating the launch of Portrait of J 💝 Can’t wait to see you all and share this special moment together! @skwat.site @twelvebooksdistribution @dashwood_books ホンマさんと私にぜひ会いに、SKWAT亀有アートセンターへ遊びに来てください！新刊 Portrait of J の出版をお祝いします. 💝 みなさんにお会いできるのを心から楽しみにしています！ SKWAT Kameari Art Center 東京都葛飾区西亀有3-26-4 9月6日（土）午後2時〜4時 “Portrait of J” Photo and Edit by Takashi Homma @seeing_itself Design by Gilles Gavillet at Gavillet & Cie @gavillet_cie Printed by Walter F. Abrigo at Musumeci @musumeciatelier Published by @dashwood_books and @session_press Distribution in Japan by @twelvebooksdistribution , in UK/EU by @antennebooks and in Australia by @perimeterbooks

We’re thrilled to kick off our brand-new interview series, “John Sypal’s Tokyo Photo Walk-Talk,” featuring Kotori Kawashima as our first guest. Beloved across Asia, Japan, and New York, Kawashima shares his favorite photographers and photobooks, along with heartfelt advice for the next generation of image-makers. Through this series, we hope to continue building a bridge between Tokyo and New York. Photographers interested in being interviewed in English—please feel free to reach out: [email protected]

We’re excited to share the sixth episode of the Session Press Photobook Club, featuring a conversation between Daniel Shea and Adam Golfer on Shea’s new book Distribution (MACK, 2025). In Distribution, Shea moves from portraits of Jessica—the statistical “median” American—outward to buildings, trees, and crowds, exploring how we find meaning in a world shaped by density, dispersion, and the unseen ties of ecology, society, and architecture. We also discuss our favorite Asian photobook of the month:  Happy Victims by Kyoichi Tsuzuki. The new episode is out now — watch it on YouTube! (Link in bio) /watch?v=YHOwbCv-eqs Special thanks to David @dashwood_books , @danielpshea   @mack_publishing @adamgolfer Distiribution Photography: Daniel Shea Published by MACK (2025) Short story by Catherine Lacey  Thumbnail photo by @minhanhnguyenn

So excited to share our new YouTube interview with filmmaker Hiroshi Sunairi, whose moving documentary From Okinawa With Love is inspired by the legendary Okinawan photographer Mao Ishikawa and her iconic photobook Red Flower. We talk about photography, intimacy, memory, and how her images became a mirror of history, love, and resistance. If you love photobooks and powerful stories, this one’s for you. Full interview in bio. NYC screening on August 7 at Regal Union Square—don’t miss it! Directed by @hiroshisunairi Interview by @jamesmaherphoto #photobook #hiroshisunairi #maoishikawa #redflower #okinawa #documentary #photojournalism #interviewseries 映画監督・砂入博史さんへインタビューを公開しました！ ドキュメンタリー作品『From Okinawa With Love』は、伝説的な沖縄の写真家 石川真生 さんと、彼女の代表作『Red Flower』からインスピレーションを受けて制作されたものです 写真集を通して、親密さ・記憶・歴史・愛・抵抗の物語が語られています。 写真集や写真にまつわる物語が好きな方には、ぜひ観てほしい内容です。 YouTubeで公開中！インタビューの全容はプロフィールのリンクまでご参照下さい． 8月7日、Regal Union Squareでの上映もお見逃しなく！ #写真集 #砂入博史 #石川真生 #RedFlower #沖縄 #ドキュメンタリー #インタビューシリーズ

We’re thrilled to present the fifth episode of Session Press Photobook Club, featuring a unique and heartfelt conversation between photographer Carlos Jaramillo and editor/writer Freddy Martinez, centered on Carlos’s newest book, Picadero, published by Matarile Ediciones in 2025. In this playful yet deeply introspective episode, Carlos and Freddy take on each other’s roles—Carlos plays Freddy, and Freddy steps into Carlos’s shoes—as a way to reveal more honest, vulnerable sides of their creative practices and friendship. What unfolds is a beautifully sincere dialogue that not only reflects their deep personal connection but also their profound mutual understanding of each other’s work and vision. We also share our favorite Asian photobooks of the month:
Portrait by Seiichi Furuya and Blind Date by Lieko Shiga. The new episode is out now — watch it on YouTube! (Link in bio) Special thanks to David @dashwood_books , @carlosjaramillo , @matarileediciones , Freddy Martinez 
Thumbnail photo by @minhanhnguyenn Picadero
Published by Matarile Ediciones (2025)
Edited by Martha Naranjo Sandoval
Designed by Studio Lin @studiolin 
Text by Aída Hurtado