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				<title>Issue 51</title> 
				<description><![CDATA[Issue 51 - June 2013

From the Editor:

Let me start by saying this: This issue is NSFW. If you don't know what that means, and you're sitting in an office right now, you probably should. It means Not Safe For Work. Two of the four portfolios here contain nudity and some sexual content.

More importantly, this is an international issue. Rainer Hosch was born in Austria and now lives in Los Angeles. Laura Pannack was born in Surrey, England and currently resides in London. Keren Moscovitch was born in Israel and currently lives and teaches photography in New York City. Tarquin Wyeth was born in Cape Town, South Africa and still lives and works there.  

Please take a little time to look at this issue. Come back to it in a day or two. Tell a friend. Use those social media buttons that are on every page. And continue to love photography.

-- David Bram, Editor-in-Chief


Portfolios:


NEW YORK NEW YORK by Rainer Hosch



Me Into You by Keren Moscovitch



Young British Naturists by Laura Pannack



Still Points by Tarquin Wyeth



Reviews:


Lauren Greenwald reviews A Portrait of Ice



Leo Hsu has Notes on the Lytro



Matthew Conboy spent a day at Paris Photo LA



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				<description><![CDATA[Issue 50 - May 2013 - The Fifth Anniversary


"Seventy Flights in Ninety Minutes, Phoenix" by D. Bryon Darby (http://www.bryondarby.com/) 

Five years. I cannot believe it has been five years. So much has happened. 

Fraction has grown from an idea developed in a coffee shop by two photographers to a full-fledged business with a developing business plan. The annual Fraction Holiday Print Sale grew into the monthly Fraction Editions.  I have been invited to participate in portfolio review events through out the US, and even did reviews in Moscow and China. I get to see so much great work, in person.  

Like last year, I am dedicating the Anniversary issue, issue 50, to the Fraction audience that continues to grow monthly. More than 750 photographers submitted over 2400 photographs to be considered for inclusion. I am honored and flattered. 

As we move forward, I want Fraction to grow with its audience. I want to be receptive and responsive to you, while still retaining my own curatorial eye and direction.  If you love what I am doing and what I present each month, tell me. If you don't love what I'm doing or have some constructive criticism for me, tell me.  I am sincere in my desire to communicate with you.  Let’s talk.

Thank you to Leo Hsu and Lauren Greenwald for joining the Fraction family in 2013.  Thank you to Daniel W. Coburn for all he has done for Fraction over the last couple of years. Thank you to Jennifer Schwartz for her continued support and for being a great friend and idea collaborator.  

Below is the list of the Fraction 50. Take some time to check out their work. Visit the artists' websites. Spread the word. 

But mostly, thank you for being here. Thank you supporting photography and for coming along on this crazy adventure with me.

Sincerely,

David Bram
Editor-in-Chief


The 50 photographers that were chosen are (in alphabetical order) :
Group 1
David Emmit Adams, Sheri Lynn Behr, Lisa Blair, John Brooks, J Wesley Brown, Ksenia Burnasheva, Roman Coia, Rachel Cox, Matthew Crowther, D Bryon Darby, Ellie Davies, Marco del Pra, Odette England, Elizabeth Fleming, Alison Gibson, Harvey Hanig, Ryan Harding, Gabriela Herman, Thomas Homolya, Jon Horvath, Erica Huffman, Kat Kiernan, Eliza Lamb, Richard Levy, Sean Litchfield

Group 2
Sara Macel, Janina McQuoid, Dafni Melidou, Irina Munteanu, Nathan Pearce, Emily Porter, Ibán Ramón Rodríguez, Deb Schwedhelm, Rachael Short, Annick Sjobakken, Vicky Slater, Shannon Smith, Sean Stewart, Jim Stone, Cody Swanson, Sonny Thakur, Brandon Thibodeaux, David Torrence, Kyle Tunney, Phil Underdown, Andrew M.K. Warren, Shen Wei, Brian Widdis, Thomas Wiedland, Rachel Wolfe


Book Reviews:


Lauren Greenwald reviews Early American



Leo Hsu reviews Believing is Seeing (Observations on the Mysteries of Photography)

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				<title>Issue 49</title> 
				<description><![CDATA[Issue 49 - April 2013

From the Editor:
In early 2008, when the idea of Fraction was just coming out, the plan was to always promote artists and photography from New Mexico.  There is such a rich photographic history here that it would be hard to ignore.

Many of photography's masters have come to New Mexico to photograph its beautiful landscape and amazing light.  It is hard to resist.  Luckily, a few of those masters have stayed and many have had a relationship with the University of New Mexico in Albuquerque.

Van Deren Coke founded the photography program in the 1960's, creating one of the most well respected graduate programs in the country. Coke hired Thomas Barrow in 1973 and Betty Hahn in 1976. Beaumont Newhall taught in the program from 1971 to 1984.

Along the way, they turned out some rather (now) famous students.  Meridel Rubenstein received her MFA in 1977, Joel-Peter Witkin received his MFA in 1986 and Robert ParkeHarrison received his MFA in 1994.  

Yes you read this correctly; Thomas Barrow and Betty Hahn were the teachers of Meridel Rubenstein and Joel-Peter Witkin and I am thrilled to show you the work of these four masters who continue to call New Mexico home.  

(Also, I would like to thank David Ondrik, Michele Penhall, Katherine Ware and Patricia Lavasseur de la Motte for their time, effort and texts about the artists featured.)

-- David Bram, Editor-in-Chief

Portfolios:


Cancellations by Thomas Barrow



Nude with Vegetable by Betty Hahn



Heaven Turned on It's Side by Meridel Rubenstein



Joel-Peter Witkin



Fraction J:


Sandy by Timothy Briner



Book Reviews:


Lauren Greenwald reviews Pieces of String



Leo Hsu reviews Elementary Calculus



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Timothy Briner’s work transcends traditional social documentarian approaches by visually bridging his own experiences to those he photographs. His work has an authenticity that is difficult to achieve with his subject matter, and despite not initially being a member of the communities he photographs, his work never reads as work being made by an outsider. Briner’s 2007-2008 series Boonville approached 6 American small towns aptly named “Boonville,” capturing tiny communities in his search of the remnants of small town America. Briner channeled his own experiences growing up in a small town in Indiana into the people he photographed by spending considerable amounts of time with them and photographing them as if they were his own. Building on this sense of the importance of community, Tim’s ongoing project Sandy captures Brooklyn residents who were affected by the storm.
 
When Hurricane Sandy hit, photographers and Instagrammers alike made pilgrimages to the disaster zone. Like many of these photographers, Briner headed straight for the storm, focusing on Brighton Beach and Coney Island, two of the neighborhoods that were hit hardest. What has made Timothy stand out, is that he not only photographed the architectural devastation, but spent significant periods of time with residents of these neighborhoods. While his own neighborhood in Ditmas Park was not hit as severely, it gave Briner a kinship to those living a few neighborhoods deeper into the storms path, and a responsibility to tell their stories. Briner recalls one particular family who essentially lost everything:
 
“When I think about water completely covering every square inch of her home, it blows my mind. I keep thinking about her home essentially becoming a huge fish tank…She was in amazing spirits despite her loss. It’s been amazing spending time with these families. Heartbreaking and inspiring at the same time.”

Since the storm, Timothy has continued making pictures of the affected communities, and returns several times each month to follow their process of rebuilding. Although the circumstance of devastation clearly takes a different tone, for Tim, the process of photographing Sandy and its aftermath is not much different from how he photographed Boonville. It is tied to his interest in communities, how they behave, and how his own history intertwines with theirs.

--Jon Feinstein, Co-Founder and Curatorial Director, Humble Arts Foundation


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				<title>Issue 48</title> 
				<description><![CDATA[Issue 48 - March 2013

From the Editor:
I've been a fan of street photography for quite sometime, and I've had a desire to do a Street issue for as many years.  But I have to be honest, this issue nearly killed me.

Let me explain.

Finding two male photographers who had solid street projects was not the problem.  There are plenty of male street photographers out there in the world, and I am thrilled to show you the work of Richard Bram (no relation) and Eric Kim (cousins). But finding two female street photographers proved to be a bit of a task.  I had to resort to posting to the Fraction facebook page, begging for help.  Why is this?

Luckily, through the use of social media, I was able to find two, fantastic female photographers who are doing terrific photographic street work.  I am very excited and pleased to show you the work of Stella Kalaw and Polly Braden.

Creating this issue has led me to think a lot about the nature of project themes and how men and women may be drawn to photograph different things. I would love to further this discussion on the Fraction Facebook page.

I hope you enjoy this issue.  

-- David Bram, Editor-in-Chief


Portfolios:


London's Square Mile by Polly Braden



On The Streets: New York by Richard Bram



Wandering by Stella Kalaw



Downtown LA in Color by Eric Kim



Review:


Daniel W Coburn reviews From Above and Below



Essay:


The Burden of Reputation: Notes on Street Photography by Leo Hsu



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				<title>Issue 47</title> 
				<description><![CDATA[Issue 47 - February 2013

From the Editor:

Every year since 2010, Fraction has dedicated one issue to the work of women photographers.  Although the photographers featured in Fraction throughout the year are evenly weighted between men and women, the work of female artists often gets overshadowed in a male-dominated field.  The Fraction female issue aims to highlight four talented photographers whose work represents the wide range of work being done today – digital vs. handmade, single vs. married, landscape vs. portrait – by talented, committed, female photographers.
-- David Bram


Portfolios:



United Apart by Deanne Andrus



This Doubtful Paradise by Gwynne Johnson



Safe Distance by Galina Kurlat



Halfway To Midland by Nancy Newberry



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				<title>Issue 46</title> 
				<description><![CDATA[Issue 46 - January 2013


From the Editor:

Happy New Year!

As exciting and rewarding a year as 2012 was, it is hard to imagine topping it. But Fraction has been so fortunate to build its audience month after month, and as the readership grows, so does my passion for enabling emerging photographers to get exposure for their work.

Beginning with this issue, Fraction will begin offering one image from each featured photographer (if they are able to participate) for sale as a special Fraction Edition. The selected photograph will be available for sale as an 8.5x11" signed print, in an edition of 12, for $100 through the Fraction Editions site.  Following Fraction's most successful Holiday Print Sale, I felt it was important to allow Fraction photographers to build on the momentum of being featured in an issue and give their audience an opportunity to collect their work throughout the year.

Looking forward to another great year!

-- David Bram


Portfolios:


Average Americans of the Right Type by Jordan Baumgarten



Mississippi by Missy Prince



Photographs from Staten Island by Christine Osinski



In Dog Years by Anthony Earl Smith


Affiliations:

Fraction has affiliations with Amazon, Samy's Camera, B&#38;H and ThinkTankPhoto. Bookmark and use these links and Fraction will earn a small commission on everything you purchase.
Amazon : http://amzn.to/fractionamazon 
Think Tank Photo : http://bit.ly/fractionttp 
Samy's Camera : http://bit.ly/fractionsamys
B&#38;H Photo Video : http://www.bhphotovideo.com/?BI=8949&#38;KBID=10386


Book Review:


Daniel W Coburn reviews Gary Briechle



Mary Goodwin reviews Left Behind: Life and Death Along the U.S. Border


Sponsors:











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				<title>Issue 41</title> 
				<description><![CDATA[Issue 41 - August 2012


Portfolios:



Amanda Boe



Jess Dugan



Reathel Geary



Toshiya Watanabe



Book Review:



Ellen Wallenstein reviews "My Dakota" by Rebecca Norris Webb


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				<title>Issue 45</title> 
				<description><![CDATA[Issue 45 - December 2012


From the Editor:

As the year draws to a close, I am humbled to look back on all of the incredible work I had the privilege to show on Fraction this year.  I am continually blown away by the amount of talented photographers I get to meet and striking imagery I get to see.  I love my job.

In 2012, Fraction gained an address; an amazing office in downtown Albuquerque, and an adorable new photography fan, my son Timothy.  Also, Fraction featured 44 photographer portfolios, including the four new additions this month:  Brian Finke, Katie Koti, Sophie T Lvoff, and Jason Reed. 

And the year is not over yet!  The Holiday Print Sale is in full swing, with over 100 print sales and counting.  Please support Fraction and its photographers by giving the gift of original art this holiday season. 

Next year promises to continue to bring more exciting opportunities and great photography your way, so keep checking Fraction each month.  Thank you for your support and continued enthusiasm for photography.

-- David Bram


Portfolios:


Brian Finke



Katie Koti



Sophie T Lvoff



Jason Reed


Affiliations:

Fraction has affiliations with Amazon, B&#38;H and ThinkTankPhoto. Bookmark and use these links and Fraction will earn a small commission on everything you purchase.
Amazon : http://amzn.to/fractionamazon 
Think Tank Photo : http://bit.ly/fractionttp 
B&#38;H Photo Video : http://www.bhphotovideo.com/?BI=8949&#38;KBID=10386


Book Review:


Daniel W Coburn reviews "A New Kind of Beauty"


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				<title>Issue 44</title> 
				<description><![CDATA[Issue 44 - November 2012


Portfolios:


James Rudy Muckelvene by Jatawny Muckeleve Chatmon



Wound and Fountain by Tom Griggs



Our No Place by Kelly Kristin Jones



Starlings by Paolo Patrizi


Book Review:


Ellen Wallenstein reviews Sylvia de Swaan's Where Will You Spend Eternity?



Want to support Fraction?
Do you shop on Amazon? Please consider using this link to Amazon, and Fraction will earn a small commission on everything you purchase, from music and books, and all of your camera gear.  Thank you!


Fraction is now a B&#38;H Photo Affiliate.  Bookmark this link - http://bit.ly/fractionbh - use it every time you shop at B&#38;H, and Fraction will earn a small commission on your purchase. Thanks for the support!


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