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It is widely believed that current disparities in economic, political, and social outcomes reflect distinct institutions. Institutions are invoked to explain why some countries are rich and others poor, some democratic and others dictatorial. But arguments of this sort gloss over the question of what institutions are, how they come about, and why they persist. They also fail to explain why institutions are influenced by the past, why it is that they can sometimes change, why they differ so much from society to society, and why it is hard to study them empirically and devise a policy aimed at altering them. This 2006 book seeks to overcome these problems, which have exercised economists, sociologists, political scientists, and a host of other researchers who use the social sciences to study history, law, and business administration. It presents a multi-disciplinary perspective to study endogenous institutions and their dynamics.
• The only relatively non-technical summary and development of a new perspective to institutional economics wherein institutions are studied as endogenous • The only book to provide a unified conceptual, analytical, and empirical review and guide of these recent developments • Detailed historical institutional analysis of institutional development in Europe while using developments in the Muslim world for comparative purposes
Part I. Preliminaries: 1. Introduction; 2. Institutions and transactions; Part II. Institutions as Systems in Equilibria: 3. Private-order contract enforcement institutions: the Maghribi traders coalition; 4. The organizational underpinnings of credible commitment by the state: the Merchant Guild; 5. Endogenous institutions and game-theoretic analysis; Part III. Institutional Dynamics as a Historical Process: 6. A theory of endogenous institutional change; 7. Institutional trajectories: how past institutions affect current ones; 8. Building a state: Genoa's Rise and Fall; 9. Cultural beliefs and the organization of society; Part IV. The Empirical Method of Comparative and Historical Institutional Analysis: 10. The institutional foundations of impersonal exchange; 11. Interactive, context-specific analysis; Part V. Concluding Comments: 12. Institutions, history, and development.
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'Greif strips economic transactions down to their elements. He focuses on the core question: who (or what) were the watchdogs that allowed the merchants to trust one another and to bear with the princes who could confiscate the fruits of all their efforts? And who (or what) were the watchdogs' watchdogs? Greif repeatedly and carefully relates these questions to economic theory. He illustrates them with real transactions of medieval merchants. He takes the right approach to economic development, and thereby achieves an original and important new perspective on its causes. Institutions and the Path to the Modern Economy is a seminal work in economics and in history. It should be read by all social scientists.' George A. Akerlof, 2001 Nobel Laureate in Economics and University of California, Berkeley
'If economic theory is worth anything at all, it should illuminate economic history. The most usual attempts to interpret history in terms of mainstream economic theory have tended to leave out the specifics and, in particular, the influence of past events and structures on later ones. Avner Greif's work demonstrates the power of using economic theory, especially game theory, to illuminate both structural patterns and change, while still respecting historical specificity. The evolution of medieval trade is used as a case to show how the problems raised by economic theorists (e.g., the need for enforcement of contracts ) are resolved by the creation of institutions which are constrained to be self-enforcing equilibria. I believe Greif's approach will lead to a revolution in the study of other eras and even the changes in present regimes.' Kenneth Arrow, 1972 Nobel Laureate in Economics, and Professor Emeritus, Stanford University
'In Institutions and the Path to the Modern Economy, Avner Greif explores the cultures that prevailed in the European and Islamic portions of the Mediterranean in the Medieval period and the implication of their differences for the modern world. To tackle so grand a theme, Greif rearranges the intellectual furniture. Embedding game theory within the behavioral sciences, blurring the boundaries between deductive reasoning and empirical research and qualitative and quantitative methods, Greif teaches us not only about history but also about the place of history in causal explanation. Greif's book will shape future work in history, the study of development, and the social sciences.' Robert H. Bates, Harvard University
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The magic of Wade Phillips
being defensive player of the year, leading the league with 17.5 sacks. He played outside linebacker. We still had Bruce Smith on the team. We had Cornelius Bennett and we moved him to inside linebacker. He played great for us." With the Broncos
OTL: His Game, His Rules
more barrier between him and former and current players -- even when it's false. In July Hall of Fame defensive end Bruce Smith taped a promo video to run during the premiere of ESPN's "Monday Night Football." Three days after shooting it
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the year with more than Jevon Kearse, Mark Gastineau (who has a 20-sack season to his name) and James Harrison . Bruce Smith is the NFL's all-time sack leader with 200, but it took him 18 seasons to get there. At 18 seasons of Watt's
J.J. Watt deserves No. 1 player ranking
the year with more than Jevon Kearse, Mark Gastineau (who has a 20-sack season to his name) and James Harrison . Bruce Smith is the NFL's all-time sack leader with 200, but it took him 18 seasons to get there. At 18 seasons of Watt's
Bettis could play vs. Chargers
retire as a Bill. Bills owner Ralph C. Wilson Jr. presented Thomas with a new car. Former teammates Jim Kelly, Bruce Smith and Andre Reed , among others, joined Thomas at midfield for the ceremony. Seattle Seahawks : Strong safety Michael
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He had the best year anybody's ever had," said Phillips, who during 37 seasons in the NFL coached Reggie White, Bruce Smith and DeMarcus Ware in their primes. "You put in tackles, assists, tackles for loss, hits on the quarterback, knockdowns
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season at the age of 35. He was the first player aged 35 or older to record 10-plus sacks in a season since 2000 ( Bruce Smith and Trace Armstrong). -- ESPN Stats & Information ( @ESPNStatsInfo ) 89 6.39* Justin Tuck | @JustinTuck Oakland
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national title game. Honorable mention: Don Strock 1972, Bruce Smith 1983, Corey Moore 1999 Wake Forest: Brian Piccolo ..... close to murder and massacre." Honorable mention: Bruce Smith 1941, Bobby Bell 1961, Tyrone Carter 1998 Nebraska
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Jeremiah Trotter, and almost immediately wished he hadn't. Chainsaw Dan gave hefty checks to Albert Haynesworth, Bruce Smith and Deion Sanders when these players were past their primes. This winter the R dsk ns also handed a sack of doubloons
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what's going to happen," he said. "It's just something that I have to go through, and a lot of guys, like Bruce Smith and Thurman Thomas , told me to just concentrate on football and then whatever happens after that, just deal with it
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leader-and-a-half." Among those players who used to gather at the Big Tree Inn was Hall of Fame defensive end Bruce Smith . He and Kelly played against each other when Smith was at Virginia Tech and Kelly at the University of Miami. "He
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hope he's as good as a Richard Dent , Neil Smith , Bruce Smith or Charles Haley . If he can get to that level, he's ..... point is well taken. Two of the players he mentioned -- Bruce Smith and Dent -- are in the Hall of Fame. Haley has been
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who also revved up the team with a motivational speech Saturday night. As he spoke in the locker room, defensive end Bruce Smith walked by and rubbed Jackson's head. "He's the man today," Smith said. "He's the man." Before Coles forced
Seattle's win could transform NFL
his wait is over, and the Bills' woe-for-four Super Bowl team has five players in the Hall of Fame: Jim Kelly, Bruce Smith , Thurman Thomas, Marv Levy and Reed. Since the first four were shoe-ins, Reed was the one true sons
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players signed by the Redskins. Snyder gave Albert Haynesworth $100 million. He gave Deion Sanders $56 million. Bruce Smith got $23.5 million. And Jeff George (four years, $18.25 million) got $18.25 million more than he was worth
Redskins' mess is all on Dan Snyder
empowered former Skins running back Clinton Portis when Jim Zorn was the head coach. He empowered former defensive end Bruce Smith when Marty Schottenheimer was the head coach. That approach caused problems then, just as it is causing problems now
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she added. "You know you're not hiding. You can work and everything." http://abcn.ws/YpYXf8 (Avila, Bruce , Smith ) Newtown Follows Anti-Background Check Senators Home - ABC's Jeff Zeleny followed Sen. Kelly Ayotte to Fitzwilliam
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that Gov. Romney did not talk about the Iraq war in his remarks to the National Review Institute on Saturday. LINK Bruce Smith of the Associated Press writes up the Palmetto State endorsements Gov. Romney scooped up yesterday including from former
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killed in the crash. Others braced themselves for bad news. "They are unlikely to get a murder conviction," said Bruce Smith , a former Pan Am pilot whose 32-year-old wife Ingrid died in the crash. Legal Surprise, Too The return of the
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**This is an update to an older case. Attached is an age progression image showing what Ms. Kamsch is believed to look like today.**
Karen Beth Kamsch
DOB: January 19, 1962
Last Seen: 51 Wishing Rock Road
Pasadena, Maryland 21122
October 1, 1976.
On Monday, May 14, 2007, an individual contacted Detective Andrew Wayson of the Anne Arundel County Police Missing Persons Unit. The reporting person advised Karen Beth Kamsch, had been missing from 51 Wishing Rock Road, Pasadena, Anne Arundel County, Maryland since the winter of 1976. The reporting person indicated Karen Kamsch had moved in with her grandmother, Olga Kamsch, at the Wishing Rock Road address after having problems with her family.
Investigation revealed that during an unknown winter month in 1976, Olga Kamsch was called by school officials and told that Karen Kamsch was absent from school. Olga Kamsch responded to the residence and discovered that Karen Kamsch was not home. Upon checking the residence, Olga Kamsch discovered Karen Kamsch's personal belongings, along with her winter coat, were still in her room. It had been alleged that Olga Kamsch (now deceased) and Karen Kamsch's father, George Norman Kamsch called the police who took a missing persons report, but no records have ever been located listing Karen Kamsch as a missing person.
Detectives checked numerous computer databases for Karen Kamsch and was met with negative findings. On Tuesday, May 15, 2007, Detective Wayson took a missing persons report for Karen Kamsch.
An investigation was initiated into Karen Kamsch's disappearance. A birth certificate was obtained and indicated on January 19, 1962, Karen Beth Kamsch was born in Baltimore. School records indicated Karen went to the Brooklyn Park Senior School in June 1976. A check through various computer systems has been unable to verify Karen Kamsch's existence since 1976.
Detectives from the Anne Arundel County Police Department's Homicide Unit have conducted numerous interviews with family, friends, and schoolmates of Karen. Through these interviews, information has developed that leads detectives to suspect that Karen's disappearance is suspicious in nature and fear she was the victim of a homicide.
From the information obtained during the investigation, a search and seizure warrant was obtained for 51 Wishing Rock Road, Pasadena, Anne Arundel County, Maryland. On Wednesday, August 29, 2007, the search warrant was executed at 51 Wishing Rock Road. Various resources were called in to assist the Anne Arundel County Homicide Unit with the search of 51 Wishing Rock Road.
The Anne Arundel County Police Department is requesting that anyone with information regarding the disappearance of Karen Beth Kamsch please contact Detective Jason Dipietro of the Homicide Unit at 410-222-3415. Individuals may also call the Anne Arundel County Homicide Tip Line at 410-923-4543 where they can remain anonymous. Individuals also call Metro Crime Stoppers at 1-866-7LOCKUP, where they can also remain anonymous and could be eligible for a reward of up to $2,000.00 for information leading to the arrest and indictment of the person(s) responsible for this murder.


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Bank of America Stadium (map it)
800 S Mint St
Charlotte, NC 28202
Bank of America Stadium website
Year Opened: 1996
Capacity: 73,778
There are no tickets available at this time.
Prior to the 1995 expansion, NFL fans in North and South Carolina were without a team to call their own. The Washington Redskins and Atlanta Falcons were the usual choice, but both were too far away to feel like local teams. The debate ended when Charlotte, NC, was one of the two cities selected for NFL expansion. Since then, the region has totally embraced the team. After spending most of its history in mediocrity, the Panthers are now usual playoff contenders, which creates even more excitement in an already passionate fan base. While Bank of America Stadium is not visually stunning, the fan experience is hard to beat.
The FANFARE scale is our metric device for rating each stadium experience. It covers the following:
Each area is rated from 0 to 5 stars with 5 being the best. The overall composite score is the "FANFARE Score".
Bank of America Stadium offers a little bit of everything. Hamburgers, hot dogs, barbecue, pizza, nachos, and ice cream cover all the basics, but the stadium also offers many recognizable brand foods as well. Subway, Salsarita's, Wendy's, Bojangles', and Krispy Kreme are all available at the stadium.
A number of gluten free products are also available. Items like sandwiches, brownies, beef jerky, ice cream sandwiches, and even beer can all be purchased for those who avoid gluten.
Speaking of beer, among the vast selection of craft beers, there is an entire section devoted to local Carolina beers. This is certainly a must for lovers of local brews.
In all, there are 429 fixed concession points of sale in the stadium and several more temporary stands brought in. This is well above the average stadium which definitely decreases wait times.
All of the seats offer an adequate view. I have personally sat in both the upper and lower levels and cannot complain about either. Just like most NFL stadiums, the aesthetics are sterile and lacking in character. This is aided by the west end zone seats which have a great view of the Duke Energy building. For most night games, the building is lit in a specific color significant to the game or day.
What it lacks in visuals, Bank of America Stadium makes up for in their staff. The staff is unmatched by any stadium I have ever been to. Everyone from the bag checkers to the ushers are very polite.
The Panthers' side of the stadium is in sections 126-137, 336-351 and 535-548. These seats are most easily accessed from the south gate off Morehead Street, though any gate will allow fans to enter onto the 100 level concourse. Seats on the 500 level provide the best view, but also require a lot of walking. A series of ramps provides access to this level, with steep steps to the seating areas on the concourse. If your seats are in the top of the level, this may require up to 100 steps. The view is spectacular, but you may want to limit your trips to the concession stands and restrooms.
The team has taken steps to improve the fan experience, and these additions are quite noticeable throughout the game. The Black and Blue Fan Patrol is in place to keep the crowd fired up during key moments in the game, shoot t-shirts into the seats and make things more lively during breaks in the action. The large video boards at either end of the seating bowl also show highlights of games in progress during stoppages in play and halftime, which helps connect fans to the other action going on around the league. Since most fans are likely checking the games on their phones, this lets everyone keep up with the big plays on a much larger screen.
Downtown Charlotte features tons of options for shopping, dining, and other activities. Unfortunately, not many are near the stadium. The Panthers make an attempt to bring the action to their side of the city, but so far there are only a few small bars. If you are a family and looking for something to do before the game, check out Panthers in the Park. A few blocks from the stadium is Romare Bearden Park, home to the festivities. The event starts a couple hours before the game and includes interactive games, football activities, and meet and greet with the mascot.
After the game, you should look to move to the EpiCentre. This is the main shopping center in the city of Charlotte and is also home to Time Warner Cable Arena which hosts the Charlotte Hornets among other events.
Just as you would expect from southern fans, Panthers fans are passionate and vocal. While they may not stay loud the entire game, they know when they're needed the most. Perhaps the greatest quality in Panthers fans is that they are quite respectful of other teams and fans. You will rarely see a visiting fan face heckling at Bank of America Stadium.
Make no mistake, you will have to face traffic on your way to Bank of America Stadium. Relatively speaking, the traffic is pretty good as is the general flow. It can be a challenge for those unfamiliar with the city as many roads are blocked off. If you get lost, don't worry, the parking staff is polite and can help you get to where you want to go.
You can park near the stadium for about $30 or farther away for about $20. If that seems a little steep, consider the LYNX light rail as an option. Parking is free and round trip tickets are just $4.40. The Stonewall Street station is probably the closest to the stadium.
Once you've gotten to the stadium, you shouldn't have a hard time getting to your seat. The bag check is mostly painless as long as you conform to league's bag policy. The staff is friendly and helpful, making things as painless as possible. The concourse and ramps can get a bit crowded, though, particularly at the end of a game. The amount of fans proceeding down the ramps can make things back up, so some patience is required for ingress and egress.
There are just shy of 100 restrooms around the facility, meaning that there are next to no lines at any point. The restrooms are clean and well-appointed, and there are plenty of family restrooms for those with small children.
Tickets average around $40 (both retail and resale) plus the typical fees. You should expect to spend money when going to an NFL game. Food is a bit pricey, but doesn't quite feel like robbery. While maybe not an amazing value, a Panthers game at least feels like you get what you pay for.
After every win, the song "Sweet Caroline" is played. The song is a crowd favorite no matter where you are, but in this case acts as a reference to the states the Panthers represent.
Very few NFL teams have a drum line. The Purrcussion helps add a little more intensity to the games and keeps with the Panthers slogan of "Keep Pounding."
The game I attended featured a Mascot Bowl prior to the game. This is a full contact college vs pro mascot football game and never fails to excite. The mascots don't hold back and the game can actually be quite entertaining.
Programs are free at the gate which is a nice touch considering some teams charge as much as $20 for them. The program, while smaller in size, offers just as much information as those $20 ones.
There is an out of town scoreboard on the video ribbon which is helpful especially during a playoff push. It is certainly more convenient than checking your phone every five minutes.
Prior to the team's recent success, the knock on Bank of America Stadium was the lack of fans. The stadium itself was (and still is) one of the NFL's best, but there were not enough fans filling it. Well a few offseason moves later, the team is in the national spotlight and now draws much better. With the recent success, Bank of America is now a premier NFL stadium.
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You are dead wrong about places to eat near the stadium. There are plenty
of choices and the Light Rail is only 4 blocks to the stadium. Other than that,
it was a great report.
by Utahcarly | Jul 21, 2013 11:36 AM
You're correct, Utahcarly...
I have been to several games at BoA (reviewing one of them), and you're right. Though the choices may not be immediately around the stadium, there are several options. The walk from the Stonewall station feels a heck of a lot longer than four weeks, though. :)
by brian | Jul 21, 2013 06:57 PM
Bank of America Stadium
Your comments and points in your review were outstanding.It is obvious that you did your homework really well on this facility and all it has to offer.This has to be one of the most highly touted venues that you have done with everything being a 4 or 5.
I do not think I would want to spend the money that a game would cost,but it seems to be a wonderful outing for those with the money to spend.Terrific job,as usual.
by jerry | Sep 16, 2013 04:07 PM
Just a Couple of Corrections
New this year, the stadium has escalators to the upper deck.
Also there is a parking deck located at the Carillon Building (entrances off of 4th St. as well as Poplar) that has always charged $10 to park. It's about 4 or 5 blocks from the stadium.
We LOVE our stadium. And, my opinion, we owe it all to Mr. Jerry Richardson!
by kbranan | Nov 02, 2015 05:50 PM
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It's difficult to imagine it was just seventeen years ago when Charlotte was awarded an expansion franchise. The team has had mixed results over the years and reaching the Super Bowl in 2003 remains the proudest moment for the Carolina Panthers organization.
The franchise has done an exceptional job tying in the moniker and color palette with everything they do. Their branding is effective and you can see why the team enjoys successful profitability off the field.
The drum corps (Purrcusion), team dancers (Topcats), mascot (Sir Purr), luxury pre-game areas and stadium (blanketed in "panther" blue seats) all have been cleverly named to advance this agenda and because of these efforts, you will be highly fulfilled after spending an afternoon at Bank of America Stadium watching pro football.
The Panthers moved into Bank of America Stadium in 1996 after playing their inaugural season at Clemson University Memorial Stadium. Bank of America Stadium is located in the heart of Uptown Charlotte.
This stadium is a great benchmark for the newer stadiums in the NFL. It's heavily guarded by six ferocious bronze Panther statues; below the statues are the names of the PSL owners that helped bring the team to life. Outside of the stadium you can find two more statues worth checking out: One of Mike McCormack, and one of linebacker Sam Mills. These two men have been inducted into the Panthers Hall of Honor.
Many football fans in the Carolinas vividly remember October 23, 1993. On that date, the choice between the Washington Redskins and Atlanta Falcons as the region's "home team" became unnecessary, as the Carolina Panthers were born via a vote of the NFL's owners. After a season in Clemson's Memorial Stadium, the team played its first game in its uptown Charlotte home on September 14, 1996.
The Panthers have made multiple postseason appearances during their time in the Queen City, including three NFC Championship Game appearances and a trip to the Super Bowl after the 2003 season. Though the team has fallen on harder times of late, they still employ one of the league's most dynamic stars in quarterback Cam Newton, a loyal -- if sometimes impatient -- fan base and an innovative staff who are constantly on the lookout for ways to improve the gameday experience.
The small footprint leaves few pre-game options in the immediate vicinity. Light rail works very well before and after the game and is not that far. Great fans who were loud for Cam's coming-out party against the Pats. Food was a bit disappointing.
I haven't done many NFL stadiums, but I definitely like this one. The place is clean, the area is nice, and you get football (though you do feel like you are definitely in a stadium built in the 90's). The sightlines are top notch as well. Add with a competitive football team for about the past decade (save for a few hiccup seasons in between) and you have a great place to watch a game.
FOOD: Most foods are pretty standard with dogs, brats, barbecue (a Carolina staple) and others such as brisket, you have a nice supply of foods to choose from.
ATMOSPHERE: The place is great. Sightlines are fine though you have to scale up to Mt. Everest for the upper level seats. While it isn't a great scenic place, you get a nice, open-air stadium around.
NEIGHBORHOOD: The area is fine, nice, and clean. It offers a lot of food options so you cannot go wrong at all. You also have the new Charlotte Knights baseball park within a few blocks as well. But Charlotte is a great town overall so you really cannot go wrong really anywhere.
FANS: I am a Falcons fan who held season tickets for a few years. I do like my fan base, but I think the Panthers fan base is something else. They are pumped the minute you walk into the game until the game is far over. They are friendly and knowledgeable out the wazoo and won't be afraid to speak their minds.
ACCESS: It isn't entirely too bad, but it depends on what you want to do: walk a while and pay $10-$15 or try to get closer and pay higher? If you do the former, you are in a great area. If you do the latter, it isn't too bad, but you need to make sure you keep an eye on where to go.
ROI: It is okay in terms of prices for tickets and prices for foods & souvenirs. Probably a good bargain for the NFL.
EXTRAS: I really like how they touched up the place for the colors of the team and the panther statues outside. I like how despite being a "young" team, they have a great fan base, and they have some good amenities including a very nice scoreboard that cuts in to keep an eye on the Panther rivals on how they are doing. This is definitely a great NFL experience.
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great analysis, and all Americans should pay heed to the consequences for those furloughed without pay. We should be asking, What does this say about our representatives? Is it time to "clean House"?
Government shutdown can be avoided simply by delaying this "not yet ready for prime time" ACA law. Portions of which have already been delayed for employers and other "favored" groups. Sounds like the Republican House members are doing what they were elected to do. Stop this train wreck from occurring!
So I take it from the article it is up to the President to declare who is "essential"? SO why doesn't he just declare them all essential.
The President doesn't decide who is essential. The Agencies do that and there are guidelines in place for this. I think it's sad that some Americans don't care that other Americans will suffer by not geting paychecks. Most federal civilians do not make a lot of money like ones in DC. The big money is paid to contractors. Contractors who are working under already awarded contracts will continue to draw a paycheck. The patriotic civilians have endured furloughs over the summer. Their first normalized paycheck was the last one received now this. All of this is due to brinkmanship and playing games while hard working Americans will have trouble paying bills and feeding their family.
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"To photograph is to hold one's breath, when all faculties converge to capture fleeting reality. It's at that precise moment that mastering an image becomes a great physical and intellectual joy." – Henri Cartier-Bresson
Beauty & fashion photographer Laretta Houston, specializes in beauty, fashion, high fashion, lifestyle editorial & advertising photography. Her talent has been utilized by numerous companies in creating advertising campaigns, look books, store collaterals and more.