Jason Fulford’s book, Photo No-Nos: Meditations on What Not to Photograph, published by Aperture, compiles contributions from over 200 photographers who share stories about what not to capture in images. The book offers an encyclopedia of photographic errors and a comprehensive list of taboo subjects. Notable photographers like Cristina de Middel, William Wegman, Alec Soth, Alex Webb, and others discuss clichés and common pitfalls such as photographing roses, sunsets, cemeteries, and anthropomorphized pets. This collection serves as guidance for photographers to avoid weakened or cliché images and refine their visual storytelling. Read Article

Photo No-Nos: Meditations on What Not to Photograph (Aperture, 2021), edited by Jason Fulford, compiles insights from over two hundred photographers and professionals on subjects they avoid or consider inappropriate for photography. The book explores diverse topics from landscapes and roses to colonialism and social responsibility. Highlights include reflections on avoiding clichéd images like sunsets, roses, and stereotypical subjects, as well as personal restrictions photographers impose to challenge themselves creatively. Thirteen artists share their perspectives on ‘photo no-nos,’ revealing how self-imposed rules can provoke deeper understanding without stifling creativity. Read Article

In this interview, photographer Tristan Martinez engages with iconic photographer Jason Fulford, exploring Fulford’s approach to photography, sequencing, and the power of the book format. Fulford discusses his use of film, the open-ended narratives in his work, and the challenges and rewards of editorial projects outside personal practice. The conversation also delves into the importance of travel for creativity, the role of exhibitions versus photobooks, and the concept behind Fulford’s recent project ‘Photo No-Nos,’ which compiles photographers’ self-censorship stories. Read Article