A Portrait of West Wells is a photo collection and story done by talented Emily Rogers. Her photos almost speak when accompanied by historic narration of a colorful past. My first question of Rogers would be how did she embark on the journey of past lives and homes? Through research I discovered that Rogers often sat in the back seat of the family car, as her parents drove around Michigan making up stories for old houses. Surprisingly something that bored her as a child would turn into her life's work as an adult. Rogers successfully captures the ambiance of each home in the collection. She also skillfully relays interesting antidotes that entrance the viewing public, and piques their interest. Which brings me to my second question of how did Rogers decide upon the Wells Avenue area? Yes, some the houses are quaint and lovely. While others scream longingly for attention, a bit of tender loving care that maybe they once knew and enjoyed. Talking houses, they each have some interesting and colorful stories from past residents, long gone and forgotten if not for the new attention from Rogers.
The wall of matching old news clipping with yellow post-it notes explaining important antidotes of former inhabitants, is well thought out and researched. The photography of angles and framing, carefully denote each scenario, for a job well done.
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