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Edward Newton is a photographer based in London and one half of Highchair Editions, an independent publisher set up with his brother James Newton. Highchair Editions began in 2011 and has ever since been producing handmade limited edition publications and editioned photographic prints. Highchair Editions is decicated to the simple pleasures of photography. Today we take a look at Edward Newton's photographic book, This Time Next Year. This Time Next Year Taken over a period of three years, This Time Next Year offers a quiet observation of daily life. The subject matter, low key and often domestic in nature, belies any grand ambition or photographic statement. Instead, through an acknowledgement of the passing of time it celebrates the simple pleasures and possibilities to be found in subject matter that is close at hand. The majority of the work was made in my then flat in London, which was in many ways ironic given that most of my time was spent on photographic walks searching for the ‘illusive subject’. It was once I had come back home, however, that I would be drawn to these domestic arrangements sitting quietly, unmoved, as though awaiting my return. To find out more about Highchair Editions or to see more of Edwards work please visit there website.

I think this idea is so super cool, Ricardo Rodrigues has taken a whole lot of postcards of different places and pieced them together to make new places that only exsist on paper. I like this idea a lot.

-With this project I aim to create the nostalgia and the wow feeling of the world’s first great discoveries. I am to build an intangible beautiful place full of mysteries that defies the physical laws of our planet. A whimsical place that would never exist in real life due to physical and geological constraints, but a place that will astonish people due to it’s bewildering and law-defying landscapes. A landscape impossible to ignore. This place only exists in my head. It’s there, day and night, haunting me with it’s unseen beauty and unclaimed peaks. Nature, light and wilderness as I see it.”

Source This is paper

 

Daniel W. Coburn lives and works in Lawrence, Kansas. Selections from his body of work have been featured in exhibitions at the Los Angeles Center for Digital Art, the Chelsea Museum of Art in New York and the International Festival of Photography in Belo Horizonte, Brazil. Coburn's prints are held in many public and private collections including the University of New Mexico Art Museum, The Mulvane Museum of Art, The Albrecht-Kemper Museum of Art, The Mariana Kistler-Beach Museum of Art and the Moraine Park Museum. Coburn received his BFA with an emphasis in photography from Washburn University where he was the recipient of numerous honors including the Charles and Margaret Pollak Award. He received his MFA with distinction from the University of New Mexico in 2013. He is currently an Assistant Professor of Photo Media at the University of Kansas. Mom Cooling Off in the Pool, 2012 In Next of Kin I explore the concept of home by recording my perceptions of family members in parables of love, reverie respect and quiet tragedy. After a yearlong hiatus from my hometown, I returned to reexamine my relationship with loved ones. I use the camera to describe the powerful personalities of my parents, and the complexities of their relationship. I photograph the children in my family to revisit my own childhood, which exists only as a set of fleeting, enigmatic images in my aging memory. By studying the hierarchy of control and power within the clan, I have begun to comprehend the successes and failures of my own relationships outside the family unit. My artistic process has become cathartic as I use the camera to explore my own impressions and memories of these influential characters that continue to shape my existence. Dad in His Man Cave, 2012 Jake’s Embrace, 2012 Dad’s Front, 2012 Lila’s Presence, 2012 Mom Has the Final Say, 2012 Mom’s Vanity, 2012 Jake Gets Caught in His Own Net, 2013 Dad Preparing His Meat, 2012 Accessories, 2012 Mom As Martyr, 2012 Singed, 2013 Mom’s Clutch, 2012 Jake Plays with Fire, 2012 Dad’s Thinking Tree, 2012 Please visit his website for more information.

“Improbabilità“ is an impressive series of strange and surreal objects by the Italian artist Giuseppe Colarusso. The artist hijacks everyday objects to make them  unusable or improbable…

Giuseppe Colarusso

Drawings by Andy Rementer Title: Tristan Tzara Folkert

[Today's guide comes from awesome photographer and Photojojo pal, Helena Price!]

Being a photographer is regarded as one of the coolest jobs on the planet.

That said, there’s a lot that goes into running a successful photography biz. Making good photos is just the beginning.

This year, I made the jump from my office job to becoming a full-time freelance photo-taker, and I’ve been lucky enough to do some really fun photo work for brands that I love (including Photojojo!).

These jobs don’t just fall into your lap. There’s an endless amount of helpful tools and resources out there for freelance photographers – you’ve just gotta go out there and find them.

After spending hours digging through the interwebs, asking freelance friends and compiling everything I’ve learned, I’ve put together this great beginners’ list of things to read/use/do if you’re making the jump into freelance photography.

Great Tips & Tools for Freelance Photogs

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Building Your Portfolio

Virb: Virb is by far the easiest way to build a beeeeautiful portfolio website for your photography. They have tons of sleek, pre-designed website themes to choose from (my favorites are York, Grace and Copenhagen)—just add your photos, and voila! Your portfolio is ready.

Squarespace: Like Virb, Squarespace has everything you need to build a fresh new fully-customizable website with your name on it. Check out the themes on both and see what’s your favorite!

Tumblr: Want to set up a photoblog in just minutes? Tumblr’s got you covered. These days, Tumblr has plenty of themes that have the look and feel of a photography website, like this one by Pixel Union. Best yet, Tumblr is full of tons of photography blogs to get inspired by! For starters, check out their photographers directory.

Soaking in Knowledge

A Photo Editor: Founded by Rob Haggart, the former Director of Photography for Men’s Journal and Outside Magazine, this blog is chock-full of inspiration, interviews, and practical advice that you can apply to your budding career.

Freelance Switch: A blog by freelancers, for freelancers. A couple of good articles to start with include 30 Inherently Useful Tools for Freelancers and 25+ Resources for Starting a Freelance Photography Business

Creative Boom: Creative Boom is a UK-based blog for freelance creatives. In their “Tips” section, blog founder Katy shares her top tips for creative freelancers, startups, graduates, artists and small businesses. Topics range from “How to win your first freelance gig” to “How to get tough with problem clients.” Go soak in her knowledge!

Keeping Your Books / Gettin’ Paid

OneReceipt: This handy tool lets you store and organize all of your receipts, both paper and digital, so you can track and manage all of your freelance expenses.

Harvest: Harvest helps you you track all of the time you put into your freelance work, which is super important when it’s time to invoice folks for payment. Time is money!

Google Drive: Never send a Word document again! Google Docs lets you build docs, spreadsheets and more right in your Internet browser. You can send them as attachments or simply store them in the cloud as long as you need them.

Freshbooks: Freshbooks is another great tool for time tracking, billing, and keeping track of everything related to your photo biz. You can take a free trial for 30 days to test it out for yourself!

Preview: This app is great for reading PDFs—but did you know that it’s the BEST for signing documents too? All you have to do is write your signature on a piece of paper, Preview will let you scan it in using your webcam, and voila! You’ll be signing and sending documents in no time.

Other Helpful Things

Preview: This app is great for reading PDFs—but did you know that it’s the BEST for signing documents too? All you have to do is write your signature on a piece of paper, Preview will let you scan it in using your webcam, and voila! You’ll be signing and sending documents in no time.

Freelancers Union: The Freelancers Union is the best option for health insurance for freelancers. In addition, they have a Freelancers Yellow Pages where you can list your services, as well as a supportive community you can learn from.

Munawar Ahmed’s Blog: For those really getting into the nitty gritty of setting up your business, taxes, insurance and more, Munawar has tons of advice and knowledge to share. One click on his blog and you’ll realize this guy KNOWS his taxes!

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