My Alabama – John Dersham Photographs a State

John Dersham is one of the nation’s finest professional photographers. His talent is evident in the richness of color and detail that he captured during his sojourns in every Alabama county. This volume belongs on every coffee table in Alabama.

In the tourism industry, no words ring truer than “a picture is worth a thousand words.” We rely heavily on quality images that accurately reflect the essence of a destination for our printed promotional pieces and for online promotions and advertising. When I asked John to photograph all there is gr…

John Dersham’s breathtaking and inspirational photography is getting its long-deserved recognition in a fitting collection that only he could master. My Alabama – John Dersham Photographs a State is sure to be a treasured photography book for the ages.  

If you are lucky enough to travel all the counties in Alabama, you would experience firsthand the heart and soul of our state. If not, just turn the pages of John Dersham’s book of photographs instead. You will discover the beautiful diversity of the Alabama landscape, from the mountains in the north…

After a rewarding hour reviewing John Dersham’s marvelous new book portraying life and places in Alabama, I was reminded of advice from renowned photographer Alfred Stieglitz, who noted that any great photograph contains two seemingly opposing elements: “a maximum of simplicity and a maximum of deta…