Images © Keliy Anderson-Staley


Besides offering amazing photography through print and downloadable format, Daylight Magazine has some very nice multimedia projects from talented story tellers on their site. I like "Off the Grid" by Keliy Anderson-Staley. I look forward to seeing new multimedia projects as well photographic features and collaboratives from Daylight Mag.

pause | to begin books now available!

In an email from Ethan and David this morning a very exciting announcement was made regarding their project, pause | to begin.

"We are thrilled to announce that the Pause, to Begin Catalogue Edition Books are now on sale through our publisher Booksmart Studio. The beautiful hardbound catalogue (color, 108 pages) accompanies the Pause, to Begin exhibition held at Booksmart Studio from January 2–30, 2009, and is limited to 500 copies. The remarkable catalogue showcases the work of the 15 selected photographers, as well as statements on photography and the creation of Pause, to Begin by founders Ethan Jones and David Wright; advisors John Paul Caponigro and Joyce Tenneson; juror Cig Harvey; and editorial director Susan Morelock. Purchase the book here."

I have included a preview from each photographer below.

© Matthew Gamber

© Tealia Ellis-Ritter

© John Mann

© Colin Blakely

© Shawn Records

© Thomas Prior

© Hin Chua

© Sonja Thomsen

© Brea Souders

© Timothy Briner

© Alejandro Cartagena

© Erika Larsen

© Matt Eich

© Shannon Johnstone

© Shawn Gust

Dreamboats Collective

I had an email the other day from Daniel Shea announcing the launch of a new agency called Dreamboats Collective. Here is an intro from his newsletter about the project:

"Dreamboats Collective is a new photography agency, founded and run by its members, featuring the work of Adam Golfer, Joe Leavenworth, TJ Proechel, and Daniel Shea. We intend to add to the growing disambiguation between working personally and working editorially. As a collective, we are focused on creating a self-sustaining network of distribution and support for the creation of new photographic works."


© Joe Leavenworth


© Daniel Shea


©TJ Proechel


© Adam Golfer


Their concept here is an important one to me as I have personally struggled a bit in keeping up with my art while working to survive. It is always refreshing, and inspiring, when a new effort like this comes onto the scene.

In addition to encouraging the continued "creation of new photographic works," these guys will be offering limited edition prints at an affordable price. The launch is accompanied by an exhibit that opens tonight in New York. There are some damn fine photographs so far. Have a look!

Collectable

Blue Cadillac . 2008
From the series "the dream of becoming King"
© Shawn Gust


The above image is now available as a limited edition photograph over at 52 Editions beginning today. The image will be featured on the home page of the site for one week, and then will remain available permanently in the catalog area or until sold out. If you haven't checked out the site yet, go now. Among the participating artists to date are Matthew Brandt, Kristopher Stallworth, Seza Bali, and Paul Adams.

During the featured week, each edition of 275 is available at the amazing price of $45 unframed or $125 framed. Following the first seven days, the catalog price for an unframed print is $75. Collect me!

Fathers and Sons

I just received an email from David Bram over at Fraction announcing their current show Fathers and Sons, a group show curated by the wonderful Aline Smithson. Since having children, I personally have rediscovered the beauty of childhood through photographing my boys. Most of the images that I have made of my boys are the results of my reactions to moments that had rekindled some memory from my own childhood. There are some good photos in this set. Have a look!


© Byron Wolfe

52 Editions

First Light, First Day, Bonneville Raceway, Utah
© Paul Adams


Arnaud Gregori emailed a while back to inform me about a project he has been working on called 52 Editions. The site, which is now live, will offer a limited edition print from a different photographer each week. 8x10 editions of 275 will be available for $45, making art affordable for just about anyone. The first edition comes to you from Paul Adams. Give this project a look (here).

Update: Added links to Paul Adams Photography

20x200

Good friend and outstanding photographer Justin James Reed has two editions available on 20x200 today. Get yours!

"Norristown, Pennsylvania" . 2007 . From the series Paradise
© Justin James Reed


"Idaho Springs, Colorado" . 2004 . From the series Westward
© Justin James Reed

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New Misc Set

Untitled . 2008


Red Cadillac . 2008


Ryan . 2008


Annie . Barista . 2008

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Updated: The Ones We Love

Many new photographers added in the last couple of weeks. I have been fortunate enough to be included.

Pause, to Begin | A Photography Competition

A while back I posted about a photography competition called pause, to begin. Last night I received an email from Ethan and David looking for help to spread the word. The website has been updated and it looks wonderful. There is also a new blog to keep up with info on the competition and photography in general. The purpose of the competition as it relates to the title:


"The word "pause" implies a stop to see, feel, and understand what one
is photographing. We believe that by pausing the true potential of a
photograph can be realized, discovered, and expanded upon. This
allows one to "begin" to explore one's own photography."

Get it together and apply now. It's about time I keep my promise to do so.

Winter Here

Winter in this place has not been ugly.





All Images © Shawn Gust 2008

Smoke to Ash

Bernadette, bartender . Coeur d'Alene, ID . 2007

The bar where this photograph was made burned last night.

Polaroids

I've been using a retired passport camera lately. I like the format of this instant diptych.











All Images ©Shawn Gust 2007, 2008

Face to Face

Yolanda appeared here today.

One of three new projects for 2008 over at The F Blog is Face to Face.

"We would like to see portraits where "eyes meet", where there is a dialogue between the photographer and the portrayed person. Where you (as the third person involved) will get a feeling of someone looking back at you from the picture."