“Southern Writers and Other Assorted Images,” by David G. Spielman at Isidore Newman School

Attendees gather at the opening and reception for "Southern Writers and Other Assorted Images,” a photography collection by David G. Spielman presented by the Reynolds Ryan Art Gallery at Isidore Newman School Thursday night. Spielman's book, Southern Writers, is an intimate glimpse into the creative process of Eudora Welty, Pat Conroy, Anne Rice and 69 other authors. The exhibit is open to the public from 10 am - 4 pm Monday thru Friday. Contact Gallery Director Kathryn Scurlock to arrange a visit. (Sabree Hill, UptownMessenger.com)

Patrons stand in front of Spielman's photographs of southern authors Eudora Welty and Ernest Gaines. (Sabree Hill, UptownMessenger.com)

Photographer David G. Spielman discusses his work at the opening and reception for "Southern Writers and Other Assorted Images,” presented by the Reynolds Ryan Art Gallery at Isidore Newman School Thursday night. (Sabree Hill, UptownMessenger.com)