It blows me away too, that more people don't know about Lenswork, I've been an online member for a number of years , never had the paper version though , but down load the tablet addition, oh and let's not forget the hears the thought podcast as well, and the books are great too I have a couple of them , I've submitted to the books a couple of times , I am reluctant to submit anything else but have thought about for a few years. I might just do it yet , and the print addition I should get it at least a couple of times at least to experience the hand held product. I thinks it's well worth subscribing to his chanel it's full of content.
Consider it done! Personally, I’ve never even considered submitting to Lenswork. I don’t really have a series I think would work. It was through you two and this show that I heard about the magazine. I’ve subscribed and then went back to purchase the issue with the Rhythm of the Aurora. The magazine is incredible…
Interesting that this is your subject - one of my “to do’s” today is to renew my Lenswork subscription. 100% agree that the print version is exquisite. Also, glad that LW has managed to hang on when so many others exist only in the dust bin. Don’t feel too bad about being a plug for Brooks and his mag - I see it more as a public service announcement. Greg.
I love Lenswork and get it in print format. But I just added the extended online edition and OMG! SO much content - what took me so long to add this to my subscription?!
I used to subscribe until a couple of years ago, but left it because I was quite bored by it. The range of photography published in it is fairly limited, to the point that I started having a sense I was seeing the same projects over and over. There are the obligatory dark moody landscapes, the botanicals, the abstract architecture, the arid places, abandoned places, and not much more. The lack of thought-provoking essays, or anything that would remotely reflect a stance on any issue at all is unaccountably conspicuous. I can think of exactly one somewhat thought-provoking essay from a few years back, showing women with sharpie marks on them like what plastic surgeons would do. And that's probably the safest thing you could possibly print that would carry some kind of social commentary. In a workshop I did with Brooks a few years ago he was open about not wanting to print anything "controversial" (I think that's the word he used), but I don't know, it just got really boring to me. I don't think he understands the difference between something that is thought-provoking or innovative, and something that is politically charged. Or he just wants to play it safe to not upset anyone... Anyway, it's his magazine, his choice.
@@colethompson1906 maybe, but that might be like going to Jiffy Lube to buy a baguette, hence my moving on to other publications. Don’t get me wrong, I’m still an admirer of LensWork, the artists featured there, its quality, and Brooks’ accomplishment keeping this up for so many years. I just needed a bit more variety.
I can take a Sharpie pen and write LENSWORK on a baseball cap if you'd like some swag. Thanks guys. Word of mouth is always appreciated.
HEY, The man himself has watched our show!!! Good to see you here Brooks. Happy to help. We LOVE your magazine.
A genuine, hand-lettered LensWork hat? Awesome!
Brooks, I think a Lenswork Ball cap might be a good idea to add to your offerings. I'd buy one!
Brooks, you're a humble guy and I appreciate that. You've done a lot for the world of photography and we love you!
@@colethompson1906 we do? 🤣🤣🤣
It blows me away too, that more people don't know about Lenswork, I've been an online member for a number of years , never had the paper version though , but down load the tablet addition, oh and let's not forget the hears the thought podcast as well, and the books are great too I have a couple of them , I've submitted to the books a couple of times , I am reluctant to submit anything else but have thought about for a few years. I might just do it yet , and the print addition I should get it at least a couple of times at least to experience the hand held product. I thinks it's well worth subscribing to his chanel it's full of content.
You have nothing to lose by submitting Christine! No "submission fee!"
Consider it done!
Personally, I’ve never even considered submitting to Lenswork. I don’t really have a series I think would work.
It was through you two and this show that I heard about the magazine. I’ve subscribed and then went back to purchase the issue with the Rhythm of the Aurora.
The magazine is incredible…
Gald you're enjoying it. Now SUBMIT!!!!!
Why buy one? I'm sure John would send you a box of them!
@@colethompson1906 Hahahaha!
I first discovered LensWork at a Barnes and Noble. Some guy named Cole was in it with blurry pictures of trees.
I accidently had my autofocus turned off!
Interesting that this is your subject - one of my “to do’s” today is to renew my Lenswork subscription. 100% agree that the print version is exquisite. Also, glad that LW has managed to hang on when so many others exist only in the dust bin. Don’t feel too bad about being a plug for Brooks and his mag - I see it more as a public service announcement. Greg.
Indeed, a public service announcement is exactly what our intent was!
It will be our loss if LensWork goes away.
I love Lenswork and get it in print format. But I just added the extended online edition and OMG! SO much content - what took me so long to add this to my subscription?!
Isn't it amazing? How can he come up with all of this content?
I used to subscribe until a couple of years ago, but left it because I was quite bored by it. The range of photography published in it is fairly limited, to the point that I started having a sense I was seeing the same projects over and over. There are the obligatory dark moody landscapes, the botanicals, the abstract architecture, the arid places, abandoned places, and not much more. The lack of thought-provoking essays, or anything that would remotely reflect a stance on any issue at all is unaccountably conspicuous. I can think of exactly one somewhat thought-provoking essay from a few years back, showing women with sharpie marks on them like what plastic surgeons would do. And that's probably the safest thing you could possibly print that would carry some kind of social commentary. In a workshop I did with Brooks a few years ago he was open about not wanting to print anything "controversial" (I think that's the word he used), but I don't know, it just got really boring to me. I don't think he understands the difference between something that is thought-provoking or innovative, and something that is politically charged. Or he just wants to play it safe to not upset anyone... Anyway, it's his magazine, his choice.
As with my photography, not everyone is going to like my work. It is clear you don't like Lenswork. All good.
Maybe you could submit something that pushes the boundaries or includes social commentary?
@@colethompson1906 maybe, but that might be like going to Jiffy Lube to buy a baguette, hence my moving on to other publications. Don’t get me wrong, I’m still an admirer of LensWork, the artists featured there, its quality, and Brooks’ accomplishment keeping this up for so many years. I just needed a bit more variety.
Is this open to the UK?
If you're asking about the book, YES! As far as I know it is not limited to the USA. SUBMIT!
I believe you can submit from anywhere, and I believe you can get the magazine delivered anywhere.
Thank you