Photographing Democracy:
The Visions of America
Tabletop Book

Visions of America addresses a single question: How do you photograph democracy? After all, democracy is an idea, and not something one can easily wrap one’s lens around. But photographing democracy is indeed what Joseph Sohm has done in this epic journey across the fifty states. With a foreword by legendary travel writer, Paul Theroux, Visions of America is a work of historic value and significance.  More… 
Now available for purchase.

Image Licensing:
A New Paradigm

We are pleased to announce the availability of our images to customers—from enterprises to individual designers—with an easy-to-use online licensing service for digital media. More…

Visions of America:
A Photo Symphony Celebrating the Sites and Songs of Democracy

Performed by Peter Nero and the Philly Pops; featuring the imagery of photographer Joseph Sohm and music by renowned composers, lyricists and singers. Visions of America takes audiences on a stirring visual-musical journey through the fifty states and explores the ideas, hopes and dreams that unite us as Americans. More…
Premiered in Philadelphia, PA, January 25, 2009.

Public Speaking:
Joseph Sohm
in the Spotlight

Since 1978, Joseph Sohm has made keynote speeches and multimedia presentations to more than 100 venues across America, and was recently interviewed at the Newseum by Bloomberg News. More…

NEW MUSIC VIDEOS:
Blending Sights and Sounds

We are pleased to present some of our new video presentations, with photography by Joseph Sohm and narration by Academy Award winning actor Clint Eastwood (as the voice of Joe Sohm).

Additional programs include We the People, More Than A Dream, Close Up Foundation's Voices for Tomorrow, Visions of America music videos, and much more.
VIDEOS AVAILABLE JULY 2009

IN-DEPTH:
Joseph Sohm speaks from his studio

This presentation features a unique perspective of the thoughts and insights of the photgrapher.
VIDEO AVAILABLE JULY 2009

VISIONS OF AMERICA ON C-SPAN2
Joseph Sohm talks about his photographs - collected over 30 years from all fifty states - that depict different aspects of American democracy. His talk, held at the National Press Club in Washington, DC, was hosted by the Close Up Foundation.
VIDEO AVAILABLE JUNE 30 •  TV SCHEDULE

AN INTERVIEW with Joseph Sohm
Joseph recently appeared on the Newseum's Inside Media in an interview by John Milewski:

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