Local publisher features portraits in Portsmouth library exhibit

PORTSMOUTH –  Native writer Peter E. Randall has been a photographer for practically 60 years. Now, he’s sharing photos of his associates, acquaintances, and family members in an exhibit at Portsmouth Public Library, titled “Peter’s Folks.”

Recognized primarily for his panorama photos, Randall has all the time loved photographing folks. He was tempted to name this exhibit “Peter’s Portraits,” however believes {that a} portrait implies a collaboration between the sitter and the photographer. A lot of the photos on this exhibit are portraits, however others are candid pictures made whereas the topic was speaking or taking part in music.

You may even see your favourite native enterprise proprietor, performer or politician featured in these pictures spanning half a century. As one current attendee exclaimed, “It’s just like the previous Portsmouth I bear in mind!”

Founding father of Peter E. Randall Writer, and a local of the New Hampshire Seacoast, Randall is the twelfth era of his household to stay within the area. He has been concerned with publishing since graduating from the College of New Hampshire as a historical past main.

Earlier than founding his personal publishing firm, he was editor of a weekly newspaper, and for seven years edited New Hampshire Profiles journal. Since 1974, he has authored 14 books starting from collections of pictures and journey guides, to native historical past.