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In 2006, US photographer Tim Mantoani began his series Behind Photographs using a rare 20×24 Polaroid camera weighing 235 pounds. He first photographed legends like Jim Marshall and Michael Zagaris, pairing their portraits with handwritten notes about their iconic shots. Over five years, Mantoani captured more than 150 photographers, uniting image and creator in a single frame.
In 2006, US photographer Tim Mantoani began his series Behind Photographs using a rare 20×24 Polaroid camera weighing 235 pounds. He first photographed legends like Jim Marshall and Michael Zagaris, pairing their portraits with handwritten notes about their iconic shots. Over five years, Mantoani captured more than 150 photographers, uniting image and creator in a single frame.








