Sessions! by Norman Seeff explores the intimate moments of creative expression captured through photographic portraits. The images reveal a focus on musicians and artists immersed in their processes, emphasizing candid and dynamic interactions rather than formal studio poses.
The visual approach balances rawness and composition, capturing gestures and expressions that convey the tension and spontaneity of artistic sessions. By concentrating on these transient moments, the work presents a nuanced study of the relationship between performer and camera.
Published in 1979 by Whalesong, the book consists of 240 pages that document these photographic encounters with a distinctive immediacy and emotional depth.