Remain in Light

January 29th, 2008

Remain in Light

Call for Entries!

Remain in Light is a new print publication which currently seeks submissions of recent photography work for their first volume. The final result will be sixteen photograph, printed on separate cards and presented unbound in a customized slipcase.

From Remaininlight.org:

Please submit 5-10 images in JPEG form or an online portfolio with your name, age, and current city of residence to remaininlightphoto@gmail.com by March 1, 2008 to be considered for the first issue scheduled for release in late spring. The final images will be selected by co-editors Karly Wildenhaus and Shane Lavalette.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

While there is no specific theme for each volume, the cohesiveness of the final sixteen photographs will be taken into consideration. Contributors will be notified within 2 weeks after deadline whether their work will be featured in the first volume and must supply requested files and additional information by the end of March. Submissions are welcome at anytime and will be considered for future volumes for six months after the date of submission. Feel free to resubmit at any time with website updates or new work.

As Remain in Light is independently funded and exists to promote the work of emerging photographers, no monetary compensation can be provided for submissions at this time. All contributors confirm that they are the creator and copyright owner of all submitted images and that any necessary model releases have been obtained and can be provided if needed. By submitting images to Remain in Light, you grant the rights to Remain in Light to use and publish your images in printed form and any promotional materials. Further questions can be sent to remaininlightphoto@gmail.com.

Can I Come Home With You?

January 28th, 2008

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Can I Come Home With You? ©Jane Tam

Last April I finished a project for my Book Arts class, in which I used photographs from my family series and merged illustrations I created from found family photographs. Every image was printed digitally except the cover, which is hand silk-screened. There are many plans in my head to make more books. Be on the look out.

Art, Books, Photography, Printmaking — Jane Tam

Mind Games

January 21st, 2008

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Grandfather’s TV Setup © Jane Tam

I will probably be the millionth person to mention The Photographs Not Taken but it definitely worth the look. There have been many many moments I decided not to take the shot. It makes me feel a bit guilty because it can contribute to my family series but then I think, “This moment is mine and for me to enjoy only.” Professors will tell you to push your boundaries and shoot everything and anything. Instead of “photographer-mode,” I like the “daughter/granddaughter/sister/cousin-mode” more sometimes. Then I realize how the photographs I do take contribute to my ever growing relationship with my family.

Family, Photography — Jane Tam

Turn On the Bright Lights

January 13th, 2008

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In Macau

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in Cheung Chau, Hong Kong

I return back to Syracuse tomorrow after a month of Hong Kong. A part of me wishes I did not have to leave and a part of me really wants to get the last semester of college over with. Photographing in Hong Kong was a challenge as I was visually overwhelmed and decided, “ah, f– it. let me take a break and enjoy a vacation.” We’ll see how the few contact sheets will turn out. Maybe there will be some nice surprises.

Anybody else going to SPE Nationals in Denver around March 13?

Personal — Jane Tam
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