The fact that children are spending less and less time in nature – and some not at all – is not only a tragedy for individual children, but for the future of our species. For this contact is so important for psychological and spiritual development. When I think of my childhood I remember spring bulbs […]
Archives for July 2019
Lauren Orchowski: The Observable Universe, Near and Far
The Observable Universe, Near and Far, by Lauren Orchowski, was selected from our most recent call-for-submissions. I was able to interview Lauren to gain further insight into this project. The Observable Universe, Near and Far In astrophysics the “observable universe” is recognized as a celestial sphere containing all matter that can be presently viewed from Earth. As humans, we make conscious […]
On Collaboration: Skylark Editions
Under the banner of Skylark Editions, a nonprofit publishing project based in Chicago and Atlanta, two accomplished photographers team up to develop visually rich and compelling photobooks. Drawing from their individual practices, co-editors and photographers, Kelli Connell and Paul D’Amato (with editor-at-large Gregory Harris), bring their visual sensitivities and concise storytelling skills together to produce […]
2019 Lenscratch Student Prize: Honorable Mention: Nick Drain
It is with great excitement that we honor Nick Drain, Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design, BFA – 2020, with an Honorable Mention in the 2019 Lenscratch Student Awards. Thank you to our jurors Aline Smithson, Brennan Booker, Daniel George, Julia Bennett, Drew Nikonowicz, Sarah Stankey and Shawn Bush. Nick has dedicated his photographic practice to investigating […]
2019 Lenscratch Student Prize: Honorable Mention: Chance DeVille
It is with great excitement that we honor Chance DeVille, Rhode Island School of Design, MFA Candidate – 2021, with an Honorable Mention in the 2019 Lenscratch Student Awards. Thank you to our jurors Aline Smithson, Brennan Booker, Daniel George, Julia Bennett, Drew Nikonowicz, Sarah Stankey and Shawn Bush. Photographing family is a slippery slope […]
2019 Lenscratch Student Prize: Honorable Mention: Will Harris
It is with great excitement that we honor Will Harris, Lesley University College of Art and Design, MFA in Photography & Integrated Media – 2019, with an Honorable Mention in the 2019 Lenscratch Student Awards. Thank you to our sponsors and to our jurors Aline Smithson, Brennan Booker, Daniel George, Julia Bennett, Drew Nikonowicz, Sarah […]