Weston Book Cover Suggestions

[Kim Weston]

Hey!

I have been working on a book for the past two years that tells my life story and we in the final stages of production. There has been much debate on what the book cover should be and would love to hear suggestions! This book is more than a photography book in that I tell my story and how photography has played a role in my life. We started with an image of Pepper 30 and now its a portrait of my wife, Gina. I started taking pictures at the age of 6 when my father, Cole Weston, gave me a camera and taught me how to print in the darkroom.

I am new to this community and would appreciate any help/suggestions. Inspiring to see all the photogs on here

Here is a link to our website that tells a little bit more about the book. This is a dream I have had for quite some time. It was a dream of my uncle, Brett Weston, as well. I worked with him for 15 years in the darkroom. Looking forward to connecting with you all!

https://www.kimweston.com/kim-weston-limited-edition-book

 

[MattKing]

Welcome to Photrio.
There are a fair few Weston fans here on Photrio, so I expect you will get a good response.
Probably from a few posters you know (Merg Ross?).
We appreciate your signing up.

 

[juan]

Hey Kim. Welcome and post often.
I’d love to see a picture of Brett eating Pepper 30 as he claimed he did.

Maybe a shot by you of the house.

 

[Kim Weston]

Hey Kim. Welcome and post often.
I’d love to see a picture of Brett eating Pepper 30 as he claimed he did.

Maybe a shot by you of the house.

Hey Juan!

I am new to this so hopefully I am responding the correct way. I will look for an image in front of the house but I will attach her an image of me and my wife in Edward Weston's darkroom on Wildcat Hill. We still live here today and have kept it in tact. Like a living museum

 

[Kim Weston]

Welcome to Photrio.
There are a fair few Weston fans here on Photrio, so I expect you will get a good response.
Probably from a few posters you know (Merg Ross?).
We appreciate your signing up.

Thanks Matt! Yeah we know Merg Ross
Love all the discussions and variety of topics on here!

 

[MurrayMinchin]

How about a photo of you holding a photo of your dad in one hand and your grandpa in the other, while standing in the darkroom Edward used. Bonus points if both photos were taken by you and/or your dad.

 

[Kim Weston]

How about a photo of you holding a photo of your dad in one hand and your grandpa in the other, while standing in the darkroom Edward used. Bonus points if both photos were taken by you and/or your dad.

Good suggestion!! Cool idea for sure, thank you.

 

[Kim Weston]

Hey Kim. Welcome and post often.
I’d love to see a picture of Brett eating Pepper 30 as he claimed he did.

Maybe a shot by you of the house.

Its funny you mention about Pepper 30. The book was almost titled "Who ate Pepper 30?" There was always the debate between Cole and Brett to who actually ate the famous vegetable!

 

[bdial]

Welcome to Photrio
I think a photo of you in Edward's darkroom (or the photo you've posted) would be very appropriate as an illustration of your legacy.
Or perhaps a group of photos, if they exist, showing your grandfather, dad, uncle and you in the space.

 

[Andrew O'Neill]

Hi Kim. I think you should go with an image that is close to your heart. If your Grand Father's image of Pepper #30 is the one, then great. That pepper is probably responsible for a lot of people getting into creative photography. It's so recognisable. If a photograph does exist of it being eaten, even better! I look forward to your book being published! Cheers and Welcome!

 

[Andrew O'Neill]

bdial's suggestion of a group photo would be really cool!

 

[Arthurwg]

I like the cabbage leaf.

 

[Sean]

Hey Juan!

I am new to this so hopefully I am responding the correct way. I will look for an image in front of the house but I will attach her an image of me and my wife in Edward Weston's darkroom on Wildcat Hill. We still live here today and have kept it in tact. Like a living museum View attachment 283509

Welcome Kim! I can't think of any suggestions yet, but that darkroom. Just wow. What an absolute treasure.

 

[MattKing]

I am confident that Kim Weston should have sufficient relevant experience to be able to deal with any of the relatively few more opiniated and grumpy people here ..
And I am hopeful will enjoy the rest!

 

[jeffreyg]

Hi Kim,
Fifty maybe fifty-one years ago during a vacation in California my wife and I happened on an exhibition of your grandfather's photographs at The Friends of Photography in Carmel. Not knowing who he was i remarked "look how good his prints are compared to what we get from the camera store, he must have his own darkroom". Upon returning home I bought all the stuff to set up a beginner's darkroom. Several years later a local photography organization sponsored a lecture, exhibition and juried show with your father being the featured photographer and juror. I won Best of Show and an Honorable Mention. I still have the signed poster of the event. During the years my interest in photography has grown as have my equipment and darkroom and i am more active than ever thanks that happenstance one day in Carmel.

My suggestion is not to put a photograph on the cover but under the title a family tree chart.

http://www.jeffreyglasser.com/

http://www.sculptureandphotography.com/

 

[ic-racer]

Maybe no picture. Just a very classy "WESTON" embossed in gold on the hardcover.

 

[Kim Weston]

Welcome to Photrio
I think a photo of you in Edward's darkroom (or the photo you've posted) would be very appropriate as an illustration of your legacy.
Or perhaps a group of photos, if they exist, showing your grandfather, dad, uncle and you in the space.

Ill have to look to see if there is a group photo! Unfortunately Edward passed when I was 5 years old. I do remember visiting him on Wildcat Hill when he was a very old man

 

[Kim Weston]

Welcome Kim! I can't think of any suggestions yet, but that darkroom. Just wow. What an absolute treasure.

We love that it has been kept in its originality. Amazing what can come out of such a simple space !

 

[Kim Weston]

Hi Kim. I think you should go with an image that is close to your heart. If your Grand Father's image of Pepper #30 is the one, then great. That pepper is probably responsible for a lot of people getting into creative photography. It's so recognisable. If a photograph does exist of it being eaten, even better! I look forward to your book being published! Cheers and Welcome!

Thanks Andrew! I am leaning toward a portrait of my wife, Gina My son Zach had the cool idea of having half her face painted in oil paint. I do painted photographs as well

 

[Kim Weston]

Maybe no picture. Just a very classy "WESTON" embossed in gold on the hardcover.

This could definitely be a direction to take!

 

[Kim Weston]

Hi Kim,
Fifty maybe fifty-one years ago during a vacation in California my wife and I happened on an exhibition of your grandfather's photographs at The Friends of Photography in Carmel. Not knowing who he was i remarked "look how good his prints are compared to what we get from the camera store, he must have his own darkroom". Upon returning home I bought all the stuff to set up a beginner's darkroom. Several years later a local photography organization sponsored a lecture, exhibition and juried show with your father being the featured photographer and juror. I won Best of Show and an Honorable Mention. I still have the signed poster of the event. During the years my interest in photography has grown as have my equipment and darkroom and i am more active than ever thanks that happenstance one day in Carmel.

My suggestion is not to put a photograph on the cover but under the title a family tree chart.

http://www.jeffreyglasser.com/

http://www.sculptureandphotography.com/

Jeffrey! What an amazing story. I am so glad to hear you are still doing darkroom photography. I like the family tree idea for sure! Thank you

 

[Kim Weston]

I like the cabbage leaf.

That is a classic one for sure !

 

[Pieter12]

Maybe a nice shot of Edward's desk. Do you have a title yet? "Growing Up Weston" comes to mind.

 

[removed account4]

Its funny you mention about Pepper 30. The book was almost titled "Who ate Pepper 30?" There was always the debate between Cole and Brett to who actually ate the famous vegetable!

Hi Kim:

THAT is the perfect title and have a picture of a plate with just seeds and a stem on it

Good to see you here.

John

 

[Pieter12]

Hi Kim:

THAT is the perfect title and have a picture of a plate with just seeds and a stem on it

Good to see you here.

John

Please, Kim, don't take these bozos seriously. Are you writing a whodunit or a comedy or a memoir? The pepper incident might make for an interesting chapter, it is not a whole book. You have an interesting story to tell, with anecdotes about people we are interested in and insights into what made them tick.