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Join us on January 16th for a conversation with photographer Beth Garrabrant, celebrating her debut photobook, THINGS SHOULDN'T BE SO HARD. A collection of photos examining all the profundity and sameness of youth by the acclaimed photographer best known for her work with Taylor Swift, THINGS SHOULDN'T BE SO HARD is the culmination of two decades of Beth's work documenting young people around the United States, in schools and at churches, at amusement parks and in the backseats of cars.

Tickets for this event include a copy of THINGS SHOULDN'T BE SO HARD and a reserved seat. All unreserved seats will be available on a first-come, first-served basis; RSVPs are encouraged.

about the book

In Things Shouldn’t Be So Hard, the first collection of her work, Garrabrant movingly captures what it’s like to be not yet an adult in America: specifically the contradictory and often simultaneous states of camaraderie and isolation, confidence and insecurity, love and heartbreak, hope and despair. Featuring an introduction by lauded filmmaker Kelly Reichardt—who likens Garrabrant to modern masters such as William Eggleston and Robert Adams—this gorgeously designed four-color book showcases one of the most talented and soulful visual artists working today.

‍about the author

Beth Garrabrant is a photographer whose work has appeared in The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, the Financial Times, and Teen Vogue. Her collaborations include HBO, A24, Disney, Showtime, Netflix, and Taylor Swift, for whom she has shot several album covers. Born in Connecticut and raised in Illinois, she currently lives in Austin, Texas.

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