curtis mann creates new photography by physically erasing and manipulating found amateur snapshots. this tension between creation and destruction in his process expands the boundaries of photography, and forms unique works that are full of experimentation and beauty. in this video, curtis walks us through some of his techniques and shares the insights he has formed while developing his art.

directed by alan del rio ortiz

cameras by alan del rio ortiz and ben poster

edited by alan del rio ortiz

music “a dream of a spider” by andrew thomas