Sunday September 7th, 2008
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Photography ~ Tanya Hannington
Graphic Design ~ Jason Vita
Photography ~ Michael Harlan Turkell
Michael was a Photo District News Photo Annual Winner, and has had a solo exhibition of his work at the James Beard House in New York City. He presently resides in Brooklyn, NY and works as a food and restaurant photojournalist. His "Back of the House" project and extended portfolio can be seen on his website: WWW.HARLANTURK.COM
The "Back of the House" series is a study of restaurants' often-unrecognized subculture. They present the pressure of consistency, promptness and precision, while portraying the passion required to delight patrons, without receiving personal accolades for one's craft. These photos reveal internal issues among staff members, confines of hierarchy, and the candor found in their camaraderie throughout the chaos. There is more presented on a plate than just food.
* The "Back of the House" prints are currently for sale. Feel free to contact Michael with all inquiries.
Restaurantreport.com is an informative source of how to acquire knowledge and insight into the restaurant industry.
