A Home for the Record

Workbench No. 2 | Futrell Hardware, Pocahontas, AR

When I started The Rural Record, it was mainly a clearinghouse for images that I had taken on work trips throughout the region. I didn’t realize that I would become so enamored with seeking out these hidden gems. After a couple images were received relatively well on Instagram, it was exciting to see people interacting with and enjoying the project.

Mamiya RB67 overlooking The Gibson Switch Elevator

Film also became a special part of this project. Analog photography is an incredible medium that keeps the magic of image making alive. When you only have 10 shots per roll, you learn to make them count as best as possible - you slow down and enjoy the process.

When I released my first magazine, The Rural Record Volume I, I was blown away by the support for the project. It’s the first printed project that I’ve ever published and it was a very rewarding experience. I look forward to collecting and curating the images for the next installment.

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Knight & Son No. 1 | Bono, AR

All of this leads to needing a home for The Rural Record. Teaming up with a local friend, Matt Nix, we hope to expand this endeavor with more than just photography. We’re looking for the stories of those that have lived and interacted with the slowly (and not so slowly) disappearing environment. This website will be the hub for the project going forward. Matt will also be posting stories, images and other fun content along the way to give another perspective as we dive further down the rabbit hole.

We hope you bookmark us and keep returning for more news, photography, stories and more.

Thanks for visiting and supporting The Rural Record!