Winter 2009 Issue Introduction: Frames

This issue has the word 'frames' as its overarching theme - and as usual there are different ways of interpreting the word. Most often we think of a physical structure that surrounds, encloses or holds something. But as a verb, suggested by much of the work presented here, framing gives a sense of active selection. We choose things to isolate which may otherwise be less visible to others; by framing, we offer a different perspective, point of view or we enable focus withing the chaos of life's bigger picture. A frame can highlight in order to draw attention but can also create a distance, the start of a formulation introducing other layers, an image within an image. In relation to film or video, a frame is part of a sequence, part of a movement, a succession of several frames, read in relation to time.

As this is the last issue I have had the pleasure of editing I can't help but see it within the context of a timeline, with countless more arrangements, sequences and choices of what to focus on, to come. I'm very happy to be passing the editorship onto Tiffany Jones who I am sure will bring an immensely valuable and fresh energy to the magazine. I am so grateful to have had the chance to work on these pages over the last two years and hope that it will remain a wonderful opportunity to showcase LIP members' work.  ~ Britt Hatzius, Editor

About the Magazine

London Independent Photography Magazine aims to present contemporary work by independent emerging and established fine art photographers. Our approach is guided by a wish to explore the motivations and philosophies behind the visual through a combination of text and images. In this way we hope to inform and inspire our readers with different concepts, approaches and ideas within photographic practice.

We welcome series of photographs and articles from members and readers and are curious to hear about anything new or interesting in the world of independent photography. Below are guidelines for submitting photographic work (including articles, interviews, book or exhibition reviews). For comments, feedback or recommendations to the magazine, please email us at editors@londonphotography.org.uk

Each issue shall explore a particular theme. This hopes to encourage a diverse reading of certain concepts or topics and helps bring the different work within one issue closer together. The editing process is guided by an attempt to create a ‘choreography’ that guides the reader through the magazine. Decisions made about the submitted work is hence mostly dependent on how different photographic pieces work alongside each other within the particular context of each issue. We are mainly looking for work that has not been printed yet and has an interesting and unusual take on the given theme. Please make sure you send us concise and pre-edited selections of images, preferably grouped as a series or part of a larger project. To avoid a list of personal statements, we encourage substantial pieces of writing, thoughts and ideas about your submitted work or other forms of written pieces accompanying the photographs.

Looking forward to hearing from you,
Britt Hatzius
Editor

Our magazine is free to members and currently published three times a year.

Call for Submissions

UPCOMING ISSUES 2010: LIP Magazine is undergoing some exciting changes in format beginning 2010. We are actively looking for photographic series to feature and also seeking contributions from writers. If you would like to contribute to a future issue, please see the SUBMISSIONS PAGE for guidelines and further information.

SPRING 2010 ISSUE:
DEADLINE: 5th FEBRUARY 2010 THEME: "Communication"

PRINT DATES: 4th week in MARCH, JULY, NOVEMBER

NOTE: Membership of LIP does not guarantee your work will be selected for publication - submitted work will be published solely at the Editor's discretion.

Editorial Contact
editors@londonphotography.org.uk

Outgoing Editor, Winter 2009
Britt Hatzius

Incoming Editor, Spring 2010
Tiffany Jones

Distribution
Tim Crowe

Current Stockists
Photographers' Gallery - 16-18 Ramilles Street, London W1F 7LW
National Portrait Gallery Shop - St Martin’s Place, London WC2H 0HE
Serpentine Gallery (Koenig Books) - Kensington Gardens, London W2 3XA
Viewfinder Gallery - Linear House, Peyton Place, London SE10 8RS