Archive for category: Behind the Story

Behind the Story January 12, 2012 at 03:34
Contributor Douglas Jessup

Interview with PenTales Contributor Douglas Jessup

Douglas Jessup is a director and photographer currently residing in Venice, California. His work demonstrates a unique view of his surroundings, transforming a seemingly ordinary situation into something a little more surreal. You can check out more of his work here. PenTales:  What are the ingredients of a good photograph? […]

Behind the Story August 15, 2011 at 20:32
Behind the Story: Janet Scrivens, England

Behind the Story: Janet Scrivens, England

The most amazing thing about PenTales stories is the people who share them. With “Behind the Story”, we introduce you to some of the personalities, voices, and stories behind the stories. 1 .What’s your name? My name is Janet Scrivens 2. Where are you from? I live right in the centre of […]

Behind the Story August 15, 2011 at 20:12
Behind the Story: John Washington, Arizona

Behind the Story: John Washington, Arizona

The most amazing thing about PenTales stories is the people who share them. With “Behind the Story”, we introduce you to some of the personalities, voices, and stories behind the stories. 1. What inspired the story you submitted to PenTales’s “Borders” contest? I volunteer with the migrant-aid organization No More Deaths. The […]

Behind the Story August 15, 2011 at 04:07
Behind the Story: Shydel James, New Jersey

Behind the Story: Shydel James, New Jersey

The most amazing thing about PenTales stories is the people who share them. With “Behind the Story”, we introduce you to some of the personalities, voices, and stories behind the stories. 1. What inspired the story you submitted to PenTales’s “Borders” contest? I was still reeling from the great experience I had […]