Marcy Robinson: half frame

I am incredibly privileged to know a very talented photographer named Marcy Robinson. We started working together about 8 months ago and soon after I found out she has a book published of her photographs called Half-Frame. It was published by SteidlDangin (Box’s book company with Steidl), and is a beautiful collection of images.

When I first saw the book I was so inspired, not only because the images are beautiful, but because I felt as though I could relate to all of the images in the book: I felt as if I had or would have taken them. All of them. It is incredibly motivating to see work that is thoughtful and magnificent in such a precious volume, particularly if it in some way (however small) reminds one of their own work.  Perhaps one day I will also be the creator of such a beautiful book of photographs.

Vote for the FJORD Book on BLURB!

Dear Friends,

As you may know, my work is featured on little website called FJORD [ http://fjordphoto.org ]. If you are not familiar, The FJORD Collective showcases 60 or so up and coming photographers whose work is prominently featured on the internet. Eventually, the plan is to create a book to showcase these photographers and their work, thus expanding their audience and also changing the way in which their work is viewed.

I am pleased to report that FJORD is in the running for the Photography Book Now awards in which the winner gets $25,000 to complete a project of their choosing. Aside from the main contest, they have recently announced a new category, the People’s Choice Awards.

We (FJORD) are asking for your vote for the new category. The prize has yet to be announced, but we figure all of the attention we can get is good attention in regards to the publication of the FJORD book project.

Only Blurb registered users can vote and everyone gets one vote only. If you do not have an account it takes only but a minute to create one. Please vote for FJORD here:

http://www.blurb.com/bookstore/detail/294956

Thank you, thank you, thank you in advance for taking the time to help us out!

Golden Guns

I have a few (old) photographs in the premiere issue of Golden Guns Magazine. This is a new magazine started by my dear friend Courtenay Finn and Kate Phillimore. From their website:

“Golden Guns is a biannual independent publication based in San Francisco. Each issue investigates a single idea and its various manifestations in art, literature, and visual culture. The collaboration between the editors and contributors is built upon a mutual trust, thrill of the gamble, and the belief in the versatility of the printed page, ensuring that each issue will be unique and unexpected. The magazine provides a space for ideas to be explored, processes to be revealed, and mistakes to be celebrated. This project is an opportunity for displaying works that would not neccessarily come together, but which, when combined creates a publication that is relatable, critical and humorous. “

If you happen to be in the San Francisco area the launch is December 6, 2007 at Adobe Books, 3166 16th St. Please join them!

Visit the Golden Guns website here: http://goldengunsmag.com/portfolio.html