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100 Eyes Magazine Founded and curated by photographer and former Life Magazine contributor Andy Levin, 100 Eyes is a theme-based online magazine that goes deep into its subjects. Each issue begins with a personal essay from Levin who introduces the theme, the invited photographers and their work. The work is often personal and affecting, all the more so because individual slide shows are accompanied with the photographers’ thoughts and experience regarding their work. 100 Eyes keeps this familiar tone in the site’s blog, where Levin posts news and opinions (his own and that of others) in an ongoing dialogue on topics such as what it means to be a photographer and the impact of images. To round it out, 100 Eyes also hosts a very intriguing set of workshops that are held in locations around the world. 

ACE Index The index assembles an eclectic variety of photo-centric e-zines, framed by short and smart reviews. This is an excellent resource for discovering new photography publications and new talent.  

Ahorn Magazine The Magazine’s spare and elegant layout showcases interviews, essays and galleries of new work in international contemporary photography. The quality of the images and writing is generally outstanding here, making Ahorn a particularly attractive site for those watching the emerging scene in contemporary photography.
 

AK47 Published sporadically, this online zine showcases both art and documentary photography from a variety of sources. Much of the written content is interviews with photographers or short essays by the artists describing their processes and inspirations.  

Blind Spot On the avant-garde of art photography, Blind Spot is the on-line version of the beautiful print journal. Each month, the site previews a selection of new works from renowned photo-based artists as well as new work by up-and-coming talents, complimented by fiction and poetry. 

Blue Eyes Magazine The editor’s passionate belief of the power of documentary photography is mirrored in Blue Eyes’ selection of photo essays and reportages, which cover both major events and quiet moments from the world over. Work that has “a point of view and something to say” is welcome for submission. 

Daylight Magazine Daylight Community Arts Foundation (DCAF) is a non-profit organization dedicated to publishing in-depth photographic essays on important issues of the day via Daylight Magazine (print) and Daylight Multimedia (online). By reimagining the documentary mode through collaboration with established and emerging artists, scholars and journalists, Daylight has become one of the premier showcases for contemporary photography.
     Daylight Daily features an image paired with a news headline each day as well as exhibition/book reviews and compelling art criticism from around the globe. Fundacion Imaginer (www.fundacionimaginer.org), a branch of Daylight based in Panama City, Panama is dedicated to publishing, promoting and exhibiting contemporary art and photography from Latin America.
     In addition, DCAF seeks to help underrepresented communities share their stories by distributing cameras, establishing darkroom and digital imaging facilities, administering photographic workshops, and curating local and traveling exhibitions. Ultimately, DCAF’s goal is to provide these communities with access to the resources and equipment necessary to participate in the global visual dialogue. Daylight invites interested individuals to initiate and manage self-representative photography projects using Daylight Community Arts Foundation as an umbrella to apply for funding. 

Deep Sleep Deep Sleep is a quarterly online photography magazine founded by a small group of contributors who share the same office space in East London. Each issue is on a specific theme and guest contributors are also invited to submit a set of images based on that theme. Deep Sleep seeks photography of the highest calibre, whether from experienced award-winning photographers or emerging young talents. There's no money involved. One of the founders' motivations was to do something untainted by the demands of the marketplace. It is very much a labour of love. 

Digital Journalist One of the best of its kind, this monthly multi-media magazine for visual journalism covers a lot of ground. Reporting on the facts of the profession, the publisher and his veteran contributors always maintain a humanist tone, speaking directly to the difficult work of being the witness. They offer the photojournalist’s perspective on national and international news, also spotlighting new work, book reviews, discussion forums, dispatches, and personal histories. The Digital Journalist offers an ethics column as well as a regular report on the business of photojournalism. Two time winner of the Online News Association's “Best Feature” award. 

Documentography: Issue Founded by Documentography, a UK based collective of international young photographers, “Issue” aims to build a network by and for young documentary and reportage photographers and photojournalists. The quarterly web magazine exhibits a range of social, political, and cultural photo-stories, and has proven to be an effective launch pad for the careers of emerging photographers from around the world. Winner of the 2004 Picture of the Year International Award for Best Interactive Small Media Publication.  

F-Stop Magazine Rich tapestry of contributors, bulging archives, inclusive philosophy - what more could you want? Published bi-monthly, each issue follows a different theme which invariably involves dialogue of images between two photographers. It's all about the community! 

F2 e-Zine - Women in Photography International For over two decades this group has been advocating for women’s photography and working for its increased visibility in the world. Their site is home to the f2, an e-Zine that assembles news, new photo projects, business tips and book reviews related to women photographers (and women in general). Their busy website is packed full of resources and useful information, a reflection of the organization’s commitment to supporting women photographers through the entire process of creation. Other useful sections include a member database searchable by photographic specialty and an ongoing series of juried online exhibitions. There is even a reference section of bibliographies devoted to women photographers and their art.  

File Magazine In the words of its publishers, “FILE Magazine publishes images that treat subjects in unexpected ways.” Along with the humorous and self-deprecating tone of the site, is a serious collection of work by photographers who see things differently. These unconventional, and often poetic points of view are showcased in well designed galleries that include, among others, reportages, travelogues, and photo-essays. 

Foto8 Keeping the independent spirit of photojournalism alive, this on-line version of the serious print journal is home to a lot of important work that has been 'overlooked or under represented' in the mainstream media. The rich archive includes skillfully made multi-media reportages, storytelling and personal journeys, as well as features and interviews. 

FotoArt Magazine A friendly and accessible site based in Greece that is set up as a resource centre for emerging photographers. Portfolio submissions are welcome and photographer’s resumes are published with their work. Includes pages on photo history, articles and book reviews, schools and technical questions. In Greek and English. 

Fototrip A pair of intrepid Croatians has created a unique and stylish way to present their travel and street photography. Slide shows of their photo essays on exotic destinations are set to music and accompanied by written commentary. 

Handheld Magazine An evocative package that contains personal documentary work, photo essays, single images, journal entries and a photo gallery. 

HotShoe The online version of HotShoe offers a summary of the European photo magazine’s mix of established and emerging portfolios, equipment, show and book reviews and current photo news. Because HotShoe covers a wide spectrum of photographic genres, in analogue and digital, it is a useful generalist resource for the European market.  

iN-PUBLiC Celebrating the keen eye of street photographers, iN-PUBLIC’s online gallery features the biographies and work of numerous photographers who hit the pavement and capture moments that run the gamut from comical to shocking to heartfelt. iN-PUBLIC’s News section keeps visitors apprised of current goings-on in the photography world, from gallery exhibitions and Web sites to news about particular photographers. 

Lunatic Mag Created in 2007, Lunatic gives the opportunity to photographers to promote original stories and images. It also aims to provide space for creative work within photojournalism. Lunatic is bi-annual. 

Musarium Profound or laughably common-place, stories of human experience are expressed through photography, video and multi-media, innovatively weaving together different the media to best tell the story. A beautiful and provocative site that serves up storytelling as an antidote to “mind-numbing television”.  

Photo Techniques Magazine For serious amateurs and working professionals honing their skills, Photo Techniques Magazine offers its print and digital editions as a source for tips, techniques and solutions for better photographs. Content includes news, tips, product reviews, contests and galleries of work by “serious photographers.” Both the print and online editions are available by subscription. 

Photodocument.pl The photographers that founded this elegant Polish-based e-magazine are seeking a wider audience for the photojournalism and photo documentary work coming out of Poland and Eastern European. Choosing to publish in only English, they showcase a variety of stories on life in Eastern Europe from the local correspondent’s perspective. The site includes archives, links and submission guidelines. A valuable new voice in the photojournalism community. 

PhotoHistories This is a place for stories and exchange; photographers' tales "that used to be told over lightboxes, in darkrooms and in the cafés, pubs and bars of the world – places where photographers used to gather but so rarely have the opportunity to do so today." Be sure to visit the interviews page. 

Pixel Press Presenting tough and relevant political and social documentary projects, Pixel Press seems to be on a mission to stir up an active dialogue between viewers, image-makers and subjects. The magazine' s makers view the digital revolution as the beginnings of a “new paradigm of journalism.” By collaborating with artists, documentary photographers, and various human rights and non-governmental agencies, Pixel Press seeks to use this new paradigm heighten public awareness and involvement with human rights, global responsibility, and local action. The site includes feature documentaries, articles and essays, links to new sites of interest and “Pixel Picks” recommendations. See the list of past gallery exhibitions to get a sense of the scope and humanity of their endeavor. 

Reportage Taking over from its print predecessor, Reportage continues to offer important and truly international stories, often from emerging or relatively unknown photojournalists. On this simple, well-designed site, the archive is sorted chronologically and geographically, giving a sense of Reportage’s wide field of inquiry. Writing is an important component of the magazine; feature length articles, interviews and photographer’s commentary frame the photography and emphasize story telling. There is a rich archive of past issues and information about the print version. 

Teaching Photo Teaching Photo is a compact website with a high editorial standard. The articles are designed for and by photography teachers. It is published by Henry Horenstein of the Rhode Island School of Design, with contributions from well respected professionals Mary Virginia Swanson and Neal Rantoul. The article archive is a particularly valuable resource. 

The Visual Journalist The Visual Journalist offer first hand accounts of those working in multimedia and photography. Creators talk about their multimedia pieces; visual journalists websites are showcased; Tips, tricks and tools of the trade, as well as competitions, and educational seminars are listed; notable multimedia pieces are promoted and Brent Foster offers his India Experience. 

Too Much Chocolate A refreshingly candid blog dedicated to “youngish” emerging editorial, fine art and commercial photographers. The site offers what young (ish) photographers may need most: community, exposure and information. TMC provides original solutions to these needs, first by posting a weekly rotating gallery of work by a photographer who then goes on to select and interview the featured photographer for the following week. This sharing of experience continues on the members’ only discussion forum (read the rules to be sure you fit the profile). Finally, there is the Interviews page, where established photographers, photo editors and curators share their career experience and hopefully reveal some trade secrets. Straightforward in design, tone and content, Too Much Chocolate appears to serve its constituency well. 

Verve Photo Showcase for an international cast of passionate young documentary photographers, Verve Photo is a riveting site that un-spools a compelling and diverse collection of stories. Photographer and photo editor Geoffrey Hiller founded Verve and curates its ever-growing gallery of images, and he is clearly enthusiastic about the work he shows. Pictures are given a lot of space on this site, after all they (and a short paragraph and photographer’s bio) introduce the story. In fact, the photos all link back to the photographers’ home sites, providing them with valuable exposure. Verve also features an extensive list of links to documentary photographers as well as favorite multi-media, on-line magazines and photo agencies. 

Wassenaar Wassenaar morphs with the internet. Published three times a year, it is not unusual for its structure to change to respond to the continually shifting media. Innovative photography for an innovative platform. Brought to you by WeCantPaint. 

Witness Magazine This outstanding online magazine, published in PDF format, is home to a powerful collection of in-depth and long-term photo documentaries on topics ranging from the state of healthcare in the rural southern United States to draught, famine and war in Sub-Saharan Africa. Part of the larger Vision Project, an organization dedicated to the development of documentary photography, investigative journalism, multimedia and education, Witness is a well crafted and superbly literate magazine that takes the time and space needed to really explore the causes and effects of complex issues. The photography is consistently compelling, and well supported by the intelligent and direct writing. An excellent documentary resource.  

Zone Zero Particularly attuned to the diversity of the world of photography, Zone Zero features a large, curated gallery space for international photo essays and documentary projects. In addition to generous, non-curated galleries for photographic work submitted by individuals, they also provide a web log open to all. In English and Spanish. 

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