156 Pages, 125 image pairs
14 ¼ x 10 ½  inches, hardcover
Published by Westcliffe Publishers, 2007

Price: $29.95

The most educational and rewarding project of my career, North Carolina Then & Now showcases over 125 before-and-after image pairs from across the state. For over two years I studied tens of thousands of historical photographs and rephotographed the most representative views for the book. The goal was not merely to present a modern portrayal of the scene depicted in the historical image, but rather to put myself in the historical photographer's shoes, to place my camera at the precise location of  his or hers and to show the viewer exactly the changes that have occurred. This required painstaking research and a meticulous approach to the rephotography. Making many of the rephotographs required shooting from the middle of busy streets, hanging over the roofs of tall buildings, and trying to keep from hurling my lunch while shooting from small airplanes.

Read the introduction from North Carolina Then & Now

Sample image pairs from North Carolina Then & Now