In Between © Amy SteinAt the end of 2007 I listed some of my career goals for 2008. I didn't think I was being overly ambitious, but I recognized that each aspiration would require a whole lot of hustle and flow to make it a reality. Well, here we are just a month in to the new year and I am already able to scratch one of those goals off the list. On February 16 my first solo show will be...
Monday, 28 January 2008
Pause, To Begin
Posted on 16:18 by election
A very interesting photography contest from Ethan Jones and David Wright:Pause, to Begin is a unique, new photography competition currentlyaccepting applications now until April 1, 2008, and the selectedfinalists will be announced online April 15, 2008. Ethan Jones andDavid Wright, the founders of Pause, to Begin, will hit the road inMay, 2008 to visit the selected finalists and record the time...
Thursday, 24 January 2008
Chris Jordan...On the Rachael Ray Show?!?
Posted on 15:48 by election
3,805 Rachel Ray's Equals One Chris Jordan © John GordonPhotographic artist and gallery mate, Chris Jordan, has been making the TV circuit of late to promote his new Running the Numbers series. He has been seen on the Colbert Report, Bill Moyer's Journal and now the Rachael Ray Show.That's right. The Rachael Ray Show. These are strange times indeed.Chris was featured on Rachael Ray's "How C...
Wednesday, 23 January 2008
Battle Photo: That Giraffe!
Posted on 17:25 by election
© Dan Ecksteinvs.Giraffes, Paris 2002 © Rebecca Norris W...
Monday, 21 January 2008
The Photographs Not Taken
Posted on 09:50 by election
Herman and Amy © Lenore SteinBy now you've probably seen many posts about The Photographs Not Taken. Will Steacy has collected essays from an amazing array of photographers about the time they couldn't or didn't take the photograph. Will asked me participate and I was obliged. My parents are both deceased. I have many objects and papers of theirs that I keep around the house to help me...
Sunday, 20 January 2008
It Could Be You
Posted on 12:54 by election
Nashville Super Speedway © Michael David MurphyIt's my worst nightmare. All of my photographic equipment gone. Stolen. Who would be so cruel or desperate? This worst case scenario is a fact of life for Michael David Murphy, fellow blogger, talented photographer and all around nice guy. You can help Michael get back on his photographic feet by donating to this fundraiser. Dig deep, peop...
Wednesday, 16 January 2008
Summertime in Syracuse
Posted on 14:14 by election
Unitled (Tree Mural) 2004 © Nathan LyonsI have been working long hours of late putting the finishing touches on my Domesticated book. Lots of last minute tweaks and edits, minor revisions and tons of back and forth with the designer. It's pretty stressful stuff, but I am feeling really good about the final product and the extra time I spent sweating the details.Naturally, after you finish w...
You're Not Going to Wear That, Are You?
Posted on 08:27 by election
© Jon GitelsonThe terminally clever Jon Gitelson just sent me a note about his latest work of genius, Items of Clothing Secretly Hidden By My Girlfriend (So That I Wouldn't Wear Them Anymore). As someone who has hidden and even secretly discarded some of my husband's wretchedly tattered pieces of clothing and fashion missteps (army green Nehru jacket with epaulets?) I had to laugh and sympath...
Thursday, 10 January 2008
My Big List of Lists
Posted on 20:11 by election
Cats of the Year, Fatty and GilbertLast year is so, well, last year at this point I don't even know why I'm bothering with my year end list. I could say that I needed some distance from 2007 to truly appreciate and evaluate what the year had to offer me, but the sad truth is I started this in December and forgot about it. So, without further ado, I give you old news.1. Top 3 Photography Show...
Tuesday, 8 January 2008
Martin Parr Meets Reality TV
Posted on 07:29 by election
© Martin ParrMartin Parr has signed up to be a judge on a new reality TV show, Picture This, on Channel 4 in Britain. From the Independent: Musicals and opera have already been given the reality television treatment; now it is the turn of photography. A new Channel 4 series, Picture This, takes six wannabe snappers and sets them assignments over the course of three weeks, eliminating the...
Saturday, 5 January 2008
Alejandra Laviada In New York Times Magazine
Posted on 21:08 by election
© Alejandra Laviada for The New York TimesThe photographs of Alejandra Laviada are featured prominently in the latest issue of the New York Times Magazine. Alejandra is recent grad of the SVA MFA photo program and a friend. She has an amazing ability to consign personality and soul to inanimate and mundane objects like voting machines and the furniture and debris in her wonderful Juarez #56...
Hey Ladies!
Posted on 11:45 by election
© Alice WellsFrom the good folks at Humble Arts Foundation comes two new exciting opportunities for emerging photographers:31 Under 31: Young Women in Art PhotographyOn March 1, 2008, in honor of Women's History Month, Humble Arts Foundation, in collaboration with Ladies Lotto, will present "31 Under 31: Young Women in Art Photography," a month-long exhibition celebrating 31 of the most...
Tuesday, 1 January 2008
Moloko+ Magazine
Posted on 10:42 by election
The latest issue of Moloko+ magazine features a number of my photos, plus the work of Justin James Read and some crazy cool toy designers. Definitely worth a look. Download your copy now (63M...
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