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Folly Beach Captured Realistically

By Ashley Thiesen Caldwell | July 11, 2009

Honest, real and unique are the people who grace Folly Beach, and one local artist finds great pleasure in capturing those people and moments in their everyday lives. Photographer Frank Melvin Braden has been capturing the “Humours of Folly” for years and has just released a book and photographic exhibit titled just that.

“Folly for me is one of those great places that is very interesting, it has very interesting people and interesting things going on all the time,” Braden said to the Post and Courier. “Folly is that kind of off-beat place that I’ve always liked. This book is all the fun stuff that goes on at Folly and what makes Folly, Folly.”

Braden’s book, “Humours of Folly”, includes approximately 280 photos of Folly, 27 of which are on display for his exhibit. The photos range over all seasons and took two years to culminate into a book and gallery exhibit.

Plum Elements art exhibit in the Arts and Antiques District of downtown currently hosts Melvin’s photography exhibit through August. Their laid back yet very modern and posh exhibit is open Monday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. with the exception of Wednesday from Noon and Thursday until 7 p.m. Appointments can also be scheduled by calling (843) 727-3747.

“What I like about Folly more than anything else, is that it’s not pretentious by any means,” Braden said. “I don’t like people that put on airs. I like Folly the way it is. You don’t have to worry about impressing anyone. It’s just the kind of island that is very much carefree. It’s a good place to have a good time safely.”

Braden has a few more book signing events lined up:
July 12: Mt. Pleasant Barnes & Noble
July 16: Surf Bar
July 17: Blue Bicycle Books

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