Michael Kirchoff

Flashes of Brilliance: The 19th-Century Innovations That Shaped Modern Photography Imagine, for a moment, that you’re in London in the mid-­1840s, and you’ve decided to have your portrait taken by a photographer for the very first time. The studio is open only during daylight hou…

Flashes of Brilliance: The 19th-Century Innovations That Shaped Modern Photography
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My latest interview is now live over at the @analogforever.bsky.social website. Featuring the art and process of @annieclaflin.bsky.social, you will want to take the time to absorb her images and the reasons behind their making.

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Image: ©Annie Claflin

A cartoon of three people using their smartphones to photograph. The caption reads, "Finally, Everyone Had Taken a Picture of Everything."

Yeah — 🎨 Bruce Eric Kaplan

At long last, the 100th interview hits Catalyst: Interviews!

@catalystinterviews.bsky.social

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I’m pleased to say that this one features the incredibly talented Xuan-Hui Ng. Dive into her ethereal photographs of our natural world.

Image: ©Xuan Hui Ng

Heads up for those who have missed this opportunity, with two weeks left to submit. I'll be jurying the third installment of The Analog Forever Gallery Exhibit for LightBox Photographic Gallery and Analog Forever Magazine.
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LightBox Photographic Gallery is accepting submissions for The Analog Forever Exhibit 2025!

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Deadline: 5/1/25
Exhibition Dates: 8/9 – 10/4/25
Juror: Michael Kirchoff – Editor in Chief of AF Magazine

Image: “Veil of Shadows," Sara Rice

I realize that I never posted about this, so it’s long overdue, but something I am quite proud of.

I’m honored to have written the forward for the one and only Ian Ruhter’s sublime monograph “The Lake.”

And it's already into its second printing!

I'm happy to once again serve as a juror for the milestone 20th year of Critical Mass, courtesy of Photolucida! Registration is now open. Looking forward to seeing all the fantastic work!

Deadline July 1, 2025 (noon, Eastern Time)

www.photolucida.org/critical-mass/

Take a moment to read my interview with Terri Warpinski at @analogforever.bsky.social. "Exploring Landscape, Memory, and Borders Through Photography." This one was such a pleasure to conduct.
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The Hand Magazine Issue 48 featured artist, Javier Talavera, "Blueprints (3)", Cyanotype on fabric, 210cm x 105cm.

Visit The Experimental Photo Festival: en.experimentalphotofestival.com

Visit Javier's website: www.javiertalavera.com

Visit The Hand Magazine: www.thehandmagazine.space

The Chung 24 Gallery is excited to present "Poise," a solo exhibition by artist Kayhan.

Informed by his fascination with Tribal Art, Kayhan’s practice embraces the raw, instinctual energy of early image-makers.

Visit the exhibition from May 14th - June 28th.
www.chung24gallery.com/upcoming

FREE CALL FOR ENTRY! DEADLINE: May 1st, 2025!

Our newest online exhibition, “Wild,” is scheduled to debut on May 30th, 2025. Curated by Catherine Couturier, owner and director of the Catherine Couturier Gallery in Houston.

Image Credit: “Ravens, Kellidie Bay, South Australia” by Kate Breakey

Happy Earth Day to our fragile, yet resilient planet!
"Victory Trailhead, 2016" from my 'Sanctuary' body of work.

Still working through my negs from Yosemite… One of the most beautiful places.
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Beyond Focus: The Art Of Blur. 4/30 - 5/28. lacphoto.org/events/beyon...

Poetry of Abstraction July 21-25 www.mainemedia.edu/workshops/it...

Our Editor in Chief, Michael Kirchoff, reviewed portfolio's for Colorado Photographic Arts Center's Month of Photography, Denver event and discovered talented artists who we'd love to share!

Marni Myers
instagram.com/mmyersphoto
“Patience”
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Time for my latest interview at @catalystinterviews.bsky.social. This time, it’s with one of my local colleagues, @johnhesketh.bsky.social. This is your chance to get to know him better & revel in his work ethic & wide range of talents.

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📷: ©John Hesketh.

Very kind of you. Thank you, Kevin!

Happy Birthday Michael Kirchoff #MichaelKirchoff

Our Editor in Chief, Michael Kirchoff, reviewed portfolio's for Colorado Photographic Arts Center's Month of Photography, Denver event and discovered talented artists who we'd love to share!

Willy Wilson
instagram.com/lifeunstill
“Mechanics' Handbook”
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Our Editor in Chief, Michael Kirchoff, reviewed portfolio's for Colorado Photographic Arts Center's Month of Photography, Denver event and discovered talented artists who we'd love to share!

Debbie Bentley
instagram.com/debbie_bentley_photography
“Cabin Journal”
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The Original Stock Photo From 'The Shining' Has Finally Been Found It had been lost for 45 years.

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Analog Forever Magazine is thrilled to share an interview with artist Ben Parks, a unique film photographer who manipulates color and form, crafting abstract landscapes that hover between memory and dream.

Discover more in this exclusive interview with editor Lisa Toboz.

🔗 Link in bio!

Our milestone Edition 10 of Analog Forever magazine is now shipping worldwide to the analog photo community. Pick up yours before they sell out!

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#believeinfilm #filmisnotdead #filmphotography #alternativeprocess #historicalprocess #analogforever

The new American Imperialism

(Collage of a stamp on a Instant film; Polaroid OneStep+, Polaroid iType Color Film)

Spring has sprung!

"Rooftops and Blossoms, Prague, 2016"

Graflex XL camera w/ 58mm lens on Fuji FP-100C film

#springequinox #spring #prague #fujifp100c #instantfilm #believeinfilm #filmisnotdead #landscape #scape #blueskyartshow

The spring equinox has arrived! Lots of fresh new growth lies ahead. Have a beautiful day! #solargraphy #pinhole #BelieveInFilm #spring #lensless

"Bells, Caceres, Spain, 2016" - from the "El Encanto de España" collection.

Photographed on Polaroid Type 665 positive/negative film with a Brooks Veriwide camera & Schneider 47mm lens.

#polaroid #type665 #brooksveriwide #belltower #caceras #spain #fineartphotography #believeinfilm #filmisnotdead

Hey Northern New Mexicans, we want to gauge your interest in a community darkroom. If you are interested or not. we would appreciate your response to this 1-minute survey. Thank you so much!

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Image © Derek Palmer, Courtesy of Emerson College

Half Stop.

As a mostly analogue photographer, I understand how important half a stop can be. As an explorer of the more challenging parts of my region, I understand quite less, but am willing to explore its meanings. From my "True North" project.

#shotonfilm #filmneverforgetss #filmisalive