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Great reprints of Classic Photo Books

2009-01-04T18:13:17Z

Books on Books has this really cool series of rare out of print photo books for under $40.
Check out Atget's Photographe de Paris.

RIP JPG Mag

2009-01-02T15:36:59Z

This morning I received the following email from JPG Mag, lets hope this isn't the beginning of other photo mags/websites closing the doors.

Today is a particularly sad day for all of us at JPG and 8020 Media.

We've spent the last few months trying to make the business behind JPG sustain itself, and we've reached the end of the line. We all deeply believe in everything JPG represents, but we just weren't able to raise the money needed to keep JPG alive in these extraordinary economic times. We sought out buyers, spoke with numerous potential investors, and pitched several last-ditch creative efforts, all without success. As a result, jpgmag.com will shut down on Monday, January 5, 2009.

The one thing we've been the most proud of: your amazing talent. We feel honored and humbled to have been able to share jpgmag.com with such a dynamic, warm, and wonderful community of nearly 200,000 photographers. The photography on the website and in the magazine was adored by many, leaving no doubt that this community created work of the highest caliber. The kindness, generosity, and support shared among members made it a community in the truest sense of the word, and one that we have loved being a part of for these past two years.

We wish we could have found a way to leave the site running for the benefit of the amazing folks who have made JPG what it is, and we have spent sleepless nights trying to figure something out, all to no avail. Some things you may want to do before the site closes:

- Download the PDFs of back issues, outtakes, and photo challenge selections. We'll always have the memories! www.jpgmag.com/downloads/archives.html
- Make note of your favorite photographers. You may want to flip through your favorites list and jot down names and URLs of some of the people you'd like to stay in touch with. You may even want to cut and paste your contacts page into a personal record.
- Catch up with your fellow members. Our roots are in this humble flickr forum and we recommend going back to find fellow members, discuss the situation, or participate in another great photo community. www.flickr.com/groups/jpgmag/
- Keep in touch. This has always been much more than just a job to each of us, and we'll miss you guys! We'll be checking the account jpgletters@gmail.com in our free time going forward. We can't promise to reply to every email (since we'll be busy tuning up our resumes) but we'd love to hear from you.
- Stay posted. Although the magazine is ceasing publication, we'll be updating you on what's happening with your subscription early next week.

We're soggy-eyed messes, but it is what it is. At that, JPGers, we bid you goodbye, and good luck in 2009 and the future.

Laura Brunow Miner
Editor in Chief

Etsy Store now open!

2008-12-10T23:42:40Z

Prints from various series of my personal work can now be purchased through my Etsy Store.
Hooray!

Eye-Fi Wireless Camera SD cards

2008-12-07T19:39:43Z

This is cool, found it on Photojojo, it's an sd card with a with a wireless card. Check it out here.

Rony's Photobooth Closing Party This Saturday

2008-11-20T18:46:25Z

No Photoshop, huh? Li Wei Photographs

2008-11-20T06:42:13Z

I'm not sure what I think about these pictures, still absorbing them. Li Wei claims no Photoshop, only the use of props and mirrors and whatnot. Legit or not, interesting work.

California is on fire!

2008-11-16T08:05:08Z

The sky looked like the nothing from "A Never Ending Story" today. Many thoughts about our state right now...
We are broke, we are burning to the ground, we've re-outlawed gay marriage, and we've passed a bill to spend a gazillion dollars on a really fast train to get us the hell out!
At least gas is cheap. At the moment.
Go here to read about the fires, and here to read about the train.

Make your own camera straps

2008-11-14T21:25:19Z

Here's a fun little project for your resident seamstress to make for you. I don't know about you, but I can never find camera straps that look cool!
Go here: Made by Petchy

10 Ghost Towns to Photograph

2008-11-12T02:07:38Z

I have spent several years photographing abandon military bases, defunct office complexes, and community remains. I am fascinated with the way we just leave, and ultimately forget- the outta sight outta mind mentality. Wasteful carelessness with the land that we inhabit.
Ok, enough thinking. Next time you need to leave town on a romantic getaway/ photo adventure, and at the same time need a reminder at just how disgusting people are, check out this site on the 10 most amazing ghost towns in the world.

Vincent LaForet 5D MarkII video

2008-11-08T05:20:06Z

This is amazing. I can't believe the quality of video coming out of that camera.
Check it out: Vincent Laforet's Blog

Getty Villa

2008-10-31T06:19:13Z

Spent last Saturday with the mom and the g-friend at the Getty Villa. Great grounds, lots of sexually confused greek art.

Mom and Sara

Good girl doing homework

Looks so swim-able

greek porn

Harley Davidson Love Ride

2008-10-31T05:59:03Z

Spent last Sunday with my mom and brother burning in the sun at the Love Ride in Pomona. I've never seen so many bikes. Loud pipes save lives.

Sea of Bikes

Dave Grohl

Corey Miller from LA Ink

Ridiculous Boob Woman

Yup, right in front of me.

Lightroom 2 Seminar with Scott Kelby

2008-10-28T19:33:12Z

I saw Kelby at Photoshop World, and he's great. If you have the time you should definitely attend. They don't come to Southern California very often.
Here's the link:
Photoshop Lightroom 2 Tour

Outside the Cage @ OCC Fine Arts Gallery

2008-10-23T06:07:04Z

Our Lab Aides at OCC Photo have put together a group exhibition which goes up Monday Oct. 27th in the Photo Fine Arts Gallery. Closing Reception Nov. 13th 7-9pm. Nice work you guys!

Canon 5D Mark II

2008-10-23T06:01:21Z

Start selling your 5D's, 'cause there's a new kid in town. Check out DP Review for some specs: