Photographer Eric McNatt embraced his Texas roots during the Brownwood Reunion Celebration with an exhibition and reception showing off his work that has brought a touch of celebrity to some area residents.

In 2008 McNatt was asked to participate in the USA/ NBC- Character Project, published by Chronicle Books and Produced by the Aperture Foundation.  His contributions featured many people from the Brownwood area that showed their personalities.

The Character Project was featured at a book release & art exhibit in New York City in early March with Brownwood Area Chamber of Commerce officials Laura Terhune and Emily Crawford attending at McNatt’s invitation.

On Saturday, a reception was held at The Turtle Restaurant & Enoteca for McNatt along with many of the people who were subjects featured in the book.  The reception was packed with people wanting to get autographed copies of the book, look at the photos, and purchase some prints.

For those who were featured in the book, McNatt provided prints to them to show his appreciation.

To date, McNatt’s work has been published in The New York Times Style Magazine, ESPN -the magazine, Vogue, Entertainment Weekly, New York Magazine, Fortune, Wired, Interview, Paper, Flaunt, Spin, and People, as well as many others. His commercial clients range from A & E Entertainment, The History Channel, Sony/Columbia BMG, The USA Network, and EURO SCG to book projects for Galerie LeLong in New York City.

McNatt’s work is being displayed at  The Turtle Restaurant & Enoteca on 514 Center Avenue during the Reunion.  Hours on Sunday are 12-5pm.

See some photos from today’s reception in our slideshow below.

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