In 2023, Houston-based documentary photographer Mark Felix was selected to participate in the New York Portfolio Review, where he met with New York Times Climate Photo Editor Matt McCann. Heading into the review, Felix recalled some advice he'd received from a previous editor who'd encouraged him to dream big and pitch the projects he'd most like to work on. So when he met with McCann that day, he pitched an idea for a project in Glacier National Park, where he had first seen fire watchtowers on a hike with his father a few years earlier. He ended up getting a coveted assignment.

Ken Light | American Stories:1969-1995 showcases three decades of work by the acclaimed photographer, highlighting significant moments in American history from 1969 to 1995. Light’s images focus on social issues, human rights, and the lives of overlooked communities, providing a powerful look at the stories of this period. The opening reception is Thursday, October 10, 6:00 pm. The photographer will attend and sign copies of the show's catalog.  RSVP. Bronx Documentary Center, ...