about Transient light, Fleeting time.
Transient Light, Fleeting Time by Robert Golden is a thoughtful exploration of photography as both art and reflection. Through fifty essays paired with images, it touches on curiosity, storytelling, and the ethics of seeing. Drawing on years of documentary experience, Robert Golden reveals how photography can inspire awareness and change. The book brings together portraits, landscapes, and still life that invite contemplation rather than illustration, offering a quiet space to reflect on the passing moments that shape our lives.
about the author: Photographer & film-maker Robert Golden.
Robert Golden is a photographer, filmmaker, and educator whose work spans more than five decades. He has created photo stories for publications such as The New York Times Book Review and The Weekend Telegraph, directed over forty documentaries and two feature films, and produced hundreds of commercials across Europe and the Middle East. His work often reflects on social change and the power of storytelling.
my experience.
I first met Robert in 2015 during an international youth project where he was teaching photography. I was struck by his wisdom, clarity, and the way he guided students to not only master technique but also think with integrity and curiosity. Over the years, I joined several of his workshops and lectures, each one leaving a lasting impression. When he entrusted me with designing his book, I felt both deeply honored and genuinely excited.
For the visual direction, I wanted to preserve his distinct style, using a refined monochromatic palette with a Bauhaus-inspired sense of order and simplicity that lets the photographs speak for themselves. To make his many notes and references easily accessible, we included QR codes, inviting readers to explore his ideas more deeply.
Learn more about Robert and Transient Light Fleeting Time on his website, where the book is available in hardcover and ebook formats.
appreciation.
"Irina is an amazingly sophisticated designer with an extraordinary sensitivity to one's design needs and respective image in the world." - Robert Golden
