My grandmother, Jane Lamkin Brent, influenced me in ways I am still discovering. She passed her interests in literature, history and photography to me as well as her keen observations of people. I remember, when I was a child, we would watch people for what seemed liked hours. She would point out particular people and note something unique about them; the way they walked, the way they held their head, the way they swung their arms. She gave me a deep appreciation for the subtle beauty in singular moments and the telling personality inherent in gestures and expressions. She taught me how to look at the world.

These are her photographs of family, friends and neighbors in her world, from her time. She always had a camera with her on walks into town and she loved to photograph everyone she came across.