Spring 2009 Issue Introduction: Journeys

This issue no.12 celebrates LIP's 21st anniversary and hopes to give an impression of the scope of work members are currently engaged in. 'Journeys' is the overarching theme that shall guide the reader through the individual projects featured in this special issue. The theme also reflects the journey LIP has taken as an organisation since its inauguration in 1987. Having had the pleasure of being editor of the magazine for two years now, this issue shall also pay special tribute to all the previous editors who have shaped this journey too: Roger Estop, Peter Marshall, Clare Glenister, Jenny Hurstfield, Michael Roth.

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

ISSUE SUMMER 2009: ‘Collections’ - DEADLINE: CLOSED
ISSUE WINTER 2009: ‘Frames’ - DEADLINE: 31st September 2009

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

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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. LIP cannot be held responsible for submissions lost in the post or for those received after the submission deadline. To confirm you have sent a package by post, please also email Anita Chandra.

Submission Address
(Send by REGULAR POST, post requiring signature will NOT be received)
LIP Magazine
PO Box 64545
London SE16 9AQ

Editorial Contact
editors@londonphotography.org.uk

Editor
Britt Hatzius

Deputy Editor
Louise Forrester

Design
Anita Chandra

Distribution
Tim Crowe

Current Stockists
ICA Bookshop - 12 Carlton House Terrace, London SW1Y 5AH
Photographers' Gallery - 16-18 Ramilles Street, London W1F 7LW
Serpentine Gallery (Koenig Books) - Kensington Gardens, London W2 3XA
Viewfinder Gallery - Linear House, Peyton Place, London SE10 8RS