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I just found this fascinating documentary about Patrick Brown, a documentary photographer who has photographed subjects like the plight of the Rohingya people, prison fighting in Asia, and many more controversial and overlooked subjects. His work is remarkable.

Patrick Brown photographer
Patrick Brown has devoted himself to documenting critical issues around the world often ignored by the mainstream media. His groundbreaking book 'Trading to Extinction' was nominated in the 10 best photo documentary books of 2014 by AmericanPhoto. 2019 he published 'No Place On Earth' an intimate po
He photographed the animal trade work with two Nikon FM2 bodies, a 28mm and 35mm, and a Rolleflex. A bit of research suggests that the 28mm is the 28mm f2.8 AIS, and the 35mm is the 35mm f1.4 AIS. At the time, he said that no digital body would withstand the environmental conditions of his work. He describes opening up the backs of his Nikons and drying them by a fire overnight!

Portfolio: Patrick Brown's "Trading to Extinction"
An ambitious project tells the global story of poaching, with humans at the center

He currently uses a Fuji GFX 50S.
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