I was born in Rome and graduated from the Art institute of Rome. As a child, I was interested in photography, instilled by my father who captured family memories with his video. When I was 20 I bought my first Reflex camera: I started experimenting with and also engaged to print my own photos. After a posting period of few years, my passion began to come out again with a new embracing power. I acquired a digital camera and attended photography class, trying to improve my technique and production. I studied lots of professional photographer for a better understanding and refinement of my style. I exhibited my first photographic work at the event "A bridge for photography" curated by “Officine Fotografiche” in Rome in 2018. I won the award as Best Portrait in the “Bajocco festival” in 2019. In 2020 I exhibited three projects “Between dream and reality”, “Peace, silence and reflections” and “You are strong” at the ART G.A.P. From Rome. In 2021 at the Coex event, a “festival of visual arts in Nemi”, I exhibited the photographic project “Differences Assonant”. In the last few years I have become interested in conceptual photography. In this project "Differences Assonant" I wanted to focus on the harmonious and elegant link between biological shapes and human body that similarity turn out sometimes from the shapes, sometimes from the shadows. The element that stimulate this inner vision is the association between the evocative nature of the human body and vegetation’s forms. These diptychs give the viewer a short escape from reality, small instants of surprise and fun, to let him/her reflect on the interaction between our World and Nature. Similarity between Nature and human body. ORNELLA LATROFA be inspired Gallery // ARTIST'S STATEMENT // I was born in Rome and graduated from the Art institute of Rome. As a child, I was interested in photography, instilled by my father who captured family memories with his video. When I was 20 I bought my first Reflex camera: I started experimenting with and also engaged to print my own photos. After a posting period of few years, my passion began to come out again with a new embracing power. I acquired a digital camera and attended photography class, trying to improve my technique and production. I studied lots of professional photographer for a better understanding and refinement of my style. I exhibited my first photographic work at the event "A bridge for photography" curated by “Officine Fotografiche” in Rome in 2018. I won the award as Best Portrait in the “Bajocco festival” in 2019. In 2020 I exhibited three projects “Between dream and reality”, “Peace, silence and reflections” and “You are strong” at the ART G.A.P. From Rome. In 2021 at the Coex event, a “festival of visual arts in Nemi”, I exhibited the photographic project “Differences Assonant”. In the last few years I have become interested in conceptual photography. In this project "Differences Assonant" I wanted to focus on the harmonious and elegant link between biological shapes and human body that similarity turn out sometimes from the shapes, sometimes from the shadows. The element that stimulate this inner vision is the association between the evocative nature of the human body and vegetation’s forms. These diptychs give the viewer a short escape from reality, small instants of surprise and fun, to let him/her reflect on the interaction between our World and Nature. Similarity between Nature and human body. LOCATION Rome ITALY CAMERA Fujifilm XT-4 CATEGORY conceptual, fine art @ORNELLA_LATROFA FEATURES // Assonant Differences

Submit your New York images for the chance to be published in our first edition The Pictorial List publication. Submissions now closed. NEW YORK COMMUNITY CALL OUT © Juan Sostre The Pictorial List is going to print with a project we have diligently been working on for over a year. We are publishing our first ARTBOOK. After careful thought and much deliberation, we have decided to focus each publication on one specific location in the world, featuring photographers and their visual stories that express the inspiration photographers find there. New York City has been considered the Melting Pot of the world; we feel it is the perfect place to begin our journey. We have saved a Community Section of our book dedicated to our PICTORIAL COMMUNITY, and we are calling out to all of you to help us make this section scream NEW YORK and portray what New York photography is all about through our inspirational photographer’s eyes. We are asking for the quintessential image that portrays what New York means to you, along with a one liner caption. All genres of photography welcome. You can enter up to 5 images for selection - just make sure you use a separate form for each image and a caption to suit. The selected images will be judged on both the impact of the visual, and the one liner caption to be published with it. EXAMPLE Photo: Street photo of a Yankee Game Caption: New York is eating a dirty water dog at Yankee Stadium on opening day. BE CREATIVE! Let’s take a bite of the Big Apple together and share the energy and power of photography that New York inspires. SUBMIT FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Can I enter more than one photo? Yes, you can enter up to 5 photos for selection - just make sure you use a separate form for each one. What is the upload size of the photo? Just a low-resolution photo. Do not exceed 2mb. If your photo is chosen, we will contact you with all the details we need. How many images per artist will be published? In the community section, each chosen artist will have one page with one image, their name and caption. Is it just for street photography? No, it can be any photography genre. Do I have to live in New York to enter? No...as long as it is your photo of New York. Can be in New York City or anywhere in New York State. And it can be taken today, yesterday, or 20, 50 years ago. How creative do I need to be with my caption? As creative as you can be! The more interesting the caption - the more it will catch our attention. Think outside the square! How will I know if I have been chosen? The artists of the chosen photos will all be contacted. If you do not hear from us by 30th May 2024, your photo/s were not chosen. If my image is selected, will there be a cost to me? No, there will be no cost to you to have your photo published in the book. When will the book be published? We do not have a specific date at the moment, but all participating artists will be notified by email when it goes to publication. We will then go to presale and notify our community through social media. We want it all to be perfect, so there will be no rushing it. *If you have any further questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to email us , or reach out to any of the team members - Melanie, Karen, Bill, Karin, Ibi and John. The Pictorial List is a non-profit online publisher dedicated to showcasing the work of contemporary photographers and related articles to a global readership. We want to continue to provide you with a premium quality website of only the highest standards. Therefore your voluntary donation is a very valuable contribution to maintaining our services and keeping them free of charge for our artists. Supporting The Pictorial List means that the magazine can remain advertisement free and monthly costs can be paid. Supporting cultural works is more important than ever. All donations for The Pictorial List are greatly received but please note they are not tax-deductible. THANKS VERY MUCH FOR YOUR SUPPORT Yes, I love the cultural work you do. I would like to donate to The Pictorial List to show you my appreciation. DONATE

Street photography, to me, is fun. The fact that no moment can be repeated gives me the challenge of how to make that moment more interesting. It helps me to remember how life is full of so many interesting possibilities. As Obie Oberholzer said - "I don’t believe that one photograph is better than another; rather one is more interesting than another. So, basically, 'you get what you take'. If the objects in front of the camera are interesting enough ‘you take them’, and if they are not 'you make them'." CHETAN VERMA be inspired Gallery // ARTIST'S STATEMENT // Street photography, to me, is fun. The fact that no moment can be repeated gives me the challenge of how to make that moment more interesting. It helps me to remember how life is full of so many interesting possibilities. As Obie Oberholzer said - "I don’t believe that one photograph is better than another; rather one is more interesting than another. So, basically, 'you get what you take'. If the objects in front of the camera are interesting enough ‘you take them’, and if they are not 'you make them'." LOCATION Gurgaon INDIA CAMERA Nikon D750, Fujifilm XE4 CATEGORY street, documentary @CHETANCLICKS FEATURES // A Man's Best Friends

Born and raised in the United States, I am a passionate photographer who is always ready to take my skills to the next level. While I love all genres of photography, I consider myself more of a creative photographer. As my interest in photography evolved, I began to experiment with different camera techniques and particularly love using intentional camera movement to create a more abstract or artistic feel to my photos. I am mesmerized by vibrant colors, beautiful light and the tiniest details, and enjoy the challenge of photographing the mundane. Yellow is one of my favorite colors and is the color of thread that ties this series of photographs together. For me, yellow is cheerful and reminds me of my sister. My work has been published online in several National Geographic Your Shot stories and has been published in Click Magazine. I have been exhibited in the National Geographic Museum in Washington D.C., the Sacramento Fine Arts Center in California and Blindwell Art Gallery in the United Kingdom. ELIZABETH PAOLETTI be inspired Gallery // ARTIST'S STATEMENT // Born and raised in the United States, I am a passionate photographer who is always ready to take my skills to the next level. While I love all genres of photography, I consider myself more of a creative photographer. As my interest in photography evolved, I began to experiment with different camera techniques and particularly love using intentional camera movement to create a more abstract or artistic feel to my photos. I am mesmerized by vibrant colors, beautiful light and the tiniest details, and enjoy the challenge of photographing the mundane. Yellow is one of my favorite colors and is the color of thread that ties this series of photographs together. For me, yellow is cheerful and reminds me of my sister. My work has been published online in several National Geographic Your Shot stories and has been published in Click Magazine. I have been exhibited in the National Geographic Museum in Washington D.C., the Sacramento Fine Arts Center in California and Blindwell Art Gallery in the United Kingdom. LOCATION UNITED STATES CAMERA Nikon D7200, Nikon D5000 CATEGORY multiple contemporary genres @ELIZABETH_PAOLETTI_PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES // Let the Sun Shine

BOOK BOOK October 18, 2023 18 >> 20 Photography by Elsa Arrais Words by Paulo Kellerman Excerpt from interview by Karen Ghostlaw Pomarico Elsa Arrais is a photographer living and creating impressive work in Leiria, Portugal. Born in Vila Nova de Famalicão, Elsa has become a beautiful thread in the tapestry of Portugal. With a background in Engineering, her attraction to visual arts emerged almost imperceptibly and gradually photography became her means of expression and artistic object. Elsa is married and the mother of two beautiful children, living and being inspired by the intricacies of the city of Leiria. Here Elsa has forged a path for her photography by embracing the artists and writers that bring life and character to Leiria in new and exciting ways. In 2021 began an important journey in photography contributing to the collaborative group Fotographar Palavras, and becoming an integral part of their project. Fotographar Palavras is a group founded by Paulo Kellerman, that combines the talent of writers and photographers, engaging them to collaborate on translating words into photography. Elsa shares her inspiration. “Since 2021, I have contributed to the Fotografar Palavras project, where I often search the self-portrait for the defining elements of meaning. With a predilection for minimalist black and white, my visual exploration is guided by local and temporal ephemera, transforming the peculiarities of the details that I find, in the streets I wander, into brief windows, fragments or reflections of memories and personal essences.” Despite all these years living in Leiria, Elsa never felt a real connection with the city. As a mother of two children, it can be hard to find time to call your own, to focus on what inspires you as an artist, and to commit to making the time to create work. These disconnections became the motivation for the photographic base concept of this project ‘18>>20’, which was conceived to embrace these challenges, and create meaningful work. Elsa shares the creative and critical thinking processes that helped her breathe life into her project and give it a powerful direction. “This project emerged with the intention of connecting me with the city and naturally with myself. The use of a 28mm lens served to reinforce this aim of proximity and intimacy with the city, both metaphorically and technically. From this reflection of my relationship with the city, capturing both details and subtleties as well as the city's identity marks, at the end of this project I came across a series of images that subtly lead to a city-shelter. This theme ended up being as personal as it was universal and will therefore serve as the basis for a cycle of reflective conversations developed in partnership with the municipality of Leiria, publisher of the book.” With critical thoughts and ideologies in place, the creative process becomes the focus. Elsa was driven to make the commitment to create this work in a meaningful way. “During one year, always at the same time of the day (between 18 and 20 o’clock), I wandered around the city and photographed Leiria freely. I created a collection of hundreds of images, composing a subtle and emotional portrait of the city, capturing details and subtleties, permanence and mutations, the subtle identity marks that define the soul of constructions and nature, of spaces, of people. From each weekly selected photograph by Paulo Kellerman, he created a brief text (amalgamation of fiction, philosophical reflection and poetic narrative) that offers new possibilities of reading for those images. The aim of this collaborative work (52 weeks, 52 photos, 52 texts) was to compose a simultaneously artistic, emotional, poetic and imagery portrait of the city in a predetermined period of time, in an intimate relationship between emotion and reflection, urbanism and privacy, collective and individual, space and time, image and word.” One can make a significant statement through their personal work, while sometimes the power can be amplified by combining artistic energy and vision from another artist to create an entity larger than oneself. This was the dynamic and inspiration for both artists to produce this relevant work together. Elsa explains the relationship between her and Paulo Kellerman, and how effective they have become at exchanging artistic concepts and visions through photography and word. “Fascinated by the various readings, interpretations and meanings that are normally attributed to my photographs by observers, already collaborating at the time in a project that combines literature and photography and being an avid supporter of multidisciplinary and interconnection of various artistic expressions, the partnership with the local writer Paulo Kellerman came naturally. Mutual respect and trust in individual works allowed us both to be free in the process of creating images and texts. And it was from this freedom, trust, interconnection of interpretations, individual complicities with the city and complicities between photographer and writer that a new vision as collective as personal was born, created week after week. This process culminated in the publication of a book where growth and discoveries are shared.” Paulo Kellerman shares his experience collaborating with Elsa on this project together. “The project 18 » 20 was an amazing creative experience, based on the complicity between writer and photographer. We had time for this project, and that was very important to us: to have the opportunity to think about and discuss the project, to experiment, to see how it slowly materialized. Elsa is very enthusiastic, very determined, very challenging, very cooperative, very generous; it was an enormous pleasure to work with her and I think it shows in the book. I'm very proud of the work we achieved and also of the way we did it, the process in itself. It was a perfect example of co-creation: sharing and creating together, harmonizing points of views and aesthetics, learning with the other, putting the best of each one in the pursuit of a common goal.” Elsa has created new pathways she follows through the streets of Leiria with her photography. She has embraced a philosophy and vision that inspires her to utilize photography in meaningful ways to create important work. As an artist and photographer, she works with clear vision, and an open mind to learn more and to be influenced in creating new ways of seeing and understanding the world around her. “We exist in a present where photography is as accessible as it is conditioned. Accessible to everyone at the touch of a cell phone but restricted in many contexts to those who want to use it in the shared space as a form of artistic expression. Based on this dichotomy, Elsa Arrais searches in the commonplace of everyday life for a voice that many times echoes beyond the expressiveness of a face; her search for notable physical expressions, as well as places' identity details, seeks to establish words capable of awakening emotions and imaginary (and imagery) interpretations in external observers, usually keeping the identity and intimacy of those portrayed intact. The result of this balance between technique, emotion and delicacy is the creation of an ambivalent language dictionary, as complex as it is simple, which oscillates between light and shadow, geometry and emptiness, being and its outer contour, the concrete and distortion; between what remains immutable and what continues under construction; between freedom and repression. As an existential metaphor, this dictionary continues its quest for permanent growth and mutation, in the hope that one day it will become extinct or transformed into a grammar that, complete in itself, forms part of the universal language of images of the present in which we exist. The present where photography is as accessible as it is conditioned, and therefore needs dictionaries.” Elsa Arrais has presented in national and international exhibitions and magazines, co-author of the book ‘18 >>20’, and currently contributes to several projects that combine literature and photography. Have a look at her portfolio and follow her links for new ways of seeing and thinking about photography. VIEW ELSA'S PORTFOLIO CLICK ON IMAGES TO ENLARGE The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed in the text belong solely to the author, and are not necessarily shared by The Pictorial List and the team.

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EXHIBITION EXHIBITION October 16, 2020 CITY OF IMAGES Photography and words by Karin Svadlenak Gomez For the third year in a row, the small town of Baden near Vienna has become an outdoor photography gallery. Billed as the largest European photography festival, the exhibitions are spread all across downtown Baden's streets and parks. In times of the Covid-19 pandemic, there could not be a more ideal setting for a "museum visit" than to stroll around in the open air, enjoying the outstanding photography and the greenery, stopping in between for coffee and cake in one of Baden's many coffee houses. I visited on a warm September afternoon, when people were still lounging about on picnic blankets and in outdoor cafes. Baden is a small town just 26 km south of Vienna with a long history as a spa town because of natural thermal springs in the area. Architecturally the old part of town is also very pretty, featuring villas and buildings built largely during the Biedermeier period, after a fire in 1812 destroyed much of the old city. Because of the hot springs and the woods surrounding it, it has always been a popular destination for recreation seekers coming from Vienna, including the imperial family. In the 19th century, a railway connection was built to Vienna, making it easily accessible for thousands of Viennese, and this connection is still running today. The tram-like Badner-Bahn makes it from the Vienna Opera to downtown Baden in about an hour. But apart from the pleasant hiking, walking, and bathing opportunities, once a year in the summer, the city itself becomes a work of art. The photo festival La Gacilly-Baden turns Baden's already quite pretty streets, squares and parks into a veritable feast for the eyes. The Baden photo festival is now in its third year, originated by Lois Lammerhuber, one of the most important contemporary photographers in Austria, as a twin exhibition to the one held at La Gacilly in Bretagne, France every year. In La Gacilly, this photo festival has been celebrated since 2004. The photos shown in Baden are those shown in La Gacilly the previous year. This year's motto in Baden is "Never Give Up" - could there have been a better title for an exhibition in this pandemic year 2020?! The motto includes two narrative circles: “Renaissance” and “All Eyes East”. Renaissance or rebirth stands for the commitment and awareness of the exhibiting photographers to dedicate their work to our planet, but also for hope: the hope for change, for a better world. The view towards the East (East from Europe, that is, and also the political "East"), refers to the remarkable creative turnout of contemporary photography in Russia and former Soviet Union states. The displays of the exhibition provide insights into the diverse and historically rich east of Europe. With a plea for peace, tolerance and togetherness, the two festival narratives are visualised by 31 photographers, a photography collective of the Lower Austrian State photography guild and 13 schools. There are 2000 photographs on display, and I can show only a small fraction here. The French festival originator Jacques Rocher is the son of Yves Rocher, who managed to create a global cosmetic brand with organic products with his company based near the village of La Gacilly. Back in 2004 Jacques Rocher realised his idea of a photo festival in La Gacilly, dedicated to the subject of people and the environment. "Major environmental and social challenges lie at the heart of the La Gacilly Photo Festival and have shaped its programme for 17 years now, raising awareness and enlightening the world through the photographer’s lens," says Jacques. The exhibited photo series have a strong humanistic orientation, showing humans in their home environment, but also showing the impact humans have on earth, often in quite disturbing ways. The images are a socially relevant merging of artistic photography and photojournalism. Apart from the high quality artwork and the topical interest, the photo festival is so delightful because of the way the art is integrated into and interacts with constructed and natural elements of the city. A tree shadow falling on a building-sized photograph, filtered sunlight illuminating exhibition paths, and coffee shops and picnic spots throughout the city, from which the viewer can admire the photography and take in the special ambience at leisure. To see all of the exhibitions takes several hours, and so it is a good idea to take it in small doses and return, a second, perhaps a third time, to absorb it all. The festival extends over a length of 7 kilometres, divided into a “garden route” and a “town route”, so you had better put your walking shoes on. Embedded into the lovely rose garden, right next to the Orangerie at Doblhoff park, are amazing large reproduction of colour photographs taken in tsarist Russia. The rose garden itself is also worth a visit during the flowering season, with some 900 species of roses blooming at different times. Apart from the work of well established photographers, the festival also makes room for contributions of some emerging talents in partnership with Fisheye Magazine. This initiative is showcasing new photographic output on the theme of New Frontiers. There are also works of local amateurs from Lower Austrian schools and from the guild of photographers on view. One of the homegrown contributions to the festival is the exhibition DU BIST KUNST. Using the hashtag #dubistkunst (you are art), an Austrian art TV programme (kulturMontag) teamed up with renowned Austrian art museums and called on photographers to join with their creations. A set of quirky reinterpretations of classic masterpieces is exhibited in Doblhoffpark. Think Gustav Klimt, Egon Schiele and co. The photo festival La Gacilly-Baden is on view until 26 October 2020. It is open air and free of charge to visit. For anyone in or around Vienna, or near the original location in France, I highly recommend a visit. You will be astonished, impressed, saddened, delighted, and amused. VIEW KARIN'S PORTFOLIO CLICK ON IMAGES TO ENLARGE The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed in the text belong solely to the author, and are not necessarily shared by The Pictorial List and the team.

The Pictorial List Volume One - New York has been published and available for sale. Please follow us on social media to keep an eye out for submissions for Volume 2. © Bill Lacey FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Can I enter more than one photo? Yes, you can enter up to 5 photos for selection - just make sure you use a separate form for each one. What is the upload size of the photo? Just a low-resolution photo. Do not exceed 2mb. If your photo is chosen, we will contact you with all the details we need. How many images per artist will be published? In the community section, each chosen artist will have one page with one image, their name and caption. Is it just for street photography? No, it can be any photography genre. Do I have to live in New York to enter? No...as long as it is your photo of New York. Can be in New York City or anywhere in New York State. And it can be taken today, yesterday, or 20, 50 years ago. How creative do I need to be with my caption? As creative as you can be! The more interesting the caption - the more it will catch our attention. Think outside the square! How will I know if I have been chosen? The artists of the chosen photos will all be contacted. If you do not hear from us by 30th May 2024, your photo/s were not chosen. When will the book be published? We do not have a specific date at the moment, but all participating artists will be notified by email when it goes to publication. We will then go to presale and notify our community through social media. We want it all to be perfect, so there will be no rushing it. *If you have any further questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to email us , or reach out to any of the team members - Melanie, Karen, Bill, Karin, Ibi and John. Go back to New York Community Call Out

EXHIBITION EXHIBITION June 8, 2022 QUIRKYVISION Photography by Meryl Meisler Words by Karen Ghostlaw Pomarico When you talk about influential women in the field of photography, Meryl Meisler certainly comes to mind. Her lifetime achievements radiate the energy and dedication she has devoted to her practice through her passion found in photography. The Norita camera fits Meryl like a glove, it has become the tool for her intuitive, spontaneous, and authentic look at the world she engages. “Being a photographer, I have gained a sense of purpose and the importance of being open-minded to familiar and previously unknown. It reinforces my sense of personal perception and meaning through experiences, places, people, meetings, and emotions. I am here for a reason.” - Meryl Meryl remembers growing up seeing a camera in her grandfather's and father's hands always documenting their lives. Neither of them were photographers but the camera was an integral part of their very existence, and Meryl became very familiar with it at an early age. Meryl was seven when she got her first camera, and it was the beginning of her journey as a photographer. She describes her biggest influence as photography being just a part of her life. It wasn't until her visit to MoMA in the Fall of ‘73, when she saw a Diane Arbus Exhibit and described it as a, “moving experience, like witnessing photography for the very first time.” Meryl was enrolled in her first photography class in 1973 at the University of Wisconsin, where the professor Cavalliere Ketchum introduced Meryl to the ‘French Connection’, the work of Jacques Henri Lartigue, Brassaï, and Lisette Model. Meryl shares their influences, “Lartigue’s decades-long visual diary of playful family and friends, Brassai’s effervescent and daring Paris by Night, and Model’s upfront street and performers inspired my visual diary of family, friends, work, and nightlife celebrating with the snapshot aesthetic. Wanting to study with Model was reason enough to move to NYC in 1975.” After receiving her degree from the University of Wisconsin, Meryl returned to New York and studied with renowned photographer Lisette Model. Meryl shares a pivotal moment, “I think the main thing I learned from her was that it was the image, the story; it wasn’t the technique. It wasn’t specifically the lighting, but it was the genuine gut feeling of a photograph. And I thought the most important thing that she gave me was just to go forth, go forth and keep doing what you’re doing because it’s real. She only gave positive comments. I only took one class with her, I did other ones, but it was very pivotal.” The ‘French Connection’ does not stop there, as Meryl explains, “Flash forward to 2012; Jean-Stéphane Sauvaire, a French filmmaker, living in Bushwick and owner of BIZARRE, a drag/burlesque club, discovered my work while researching his new neighborhood. BIZARRE published “A Tale of Two Cities Disco Era Bushwick” (2014) and “Purgatory & Paradise SASSY ‘70s Suburbia & The City” (2015). Sauvaire helped me edit “New York PARADISE LOST Bushwick Era Disco” (Parallel Pictures Press 2021) from concept to finish. French director and journalist Sophie Peyrard, did the first review of my books in a French magazine, Lui. After that, she made a film about my work for ARTE. You can view the film on YouTube. Sophie Peyrard introduced my work to Fany Dupêche, Project Director, who invited me to participate in Festival Portrait(s). Merci beaucoup!" Meryl adores live theater, and like Shakespeare believes “All the world’s a stage, and all the men and women merely the players”. These are the sets Meryl lives in, how she experiences life, this is her inspiration to create the unique portraits with truth and authenticity. Meryl did not walk onto her sets as a photographer, but as a player in the same game, that just brought their camera along. She was not always photographing but simply participating and having fun. Her fellow players opened up to her, and this is when the magic happened. She engages subjects that some are uncomfortable with, and with open arms, an artful eye, and contagious smile, her enthusiasm and humor instantly makes for a genuine connection, allowing for the magic to take place. I know this for a fact. I have been fortunate to experience this connectivity and magic. We met one evening at a NYC Women Street Photographers get together hosted by Gulnara Samoilova. I was walking across the room of very impressive women photographers when I walked to get some wine, our paths crossed. “Meryl Meisler” as her hand extended, I stumbled for my words, who am I? I mumbled Karen Ghostlaw Pomarico. “Karen Ghostlaw Pomarico” Meryl repeated with such enthusiasm, “With a name like Ghostlaw, you need no other name! Just Ghostlaw!”, and in that moment I stepped into my skin. Meryl embraces people for who they really are, perhaps inspiring them to be everything they could be. Meryl captures the “joie de vivre”, a sense of the excitement of the moment, accepting and admiring the uniqueness in all of us. She does not try to change anybody she photographs, but falls in love with who they truly are. Meryl describes her work, in retrospect, “I have come to realize that for me, photography is a form of visual memoir. I photograph the people, places, things, and things that call my attention and usually lift my spirits. My work traverses documentary, performative and street photography.” Meryl spends much of her time in her new darkroom in her home making beautiful silver gelatin prints from negatives when not out shooting with her three Noritas, a Japanese medium format camera and optics. Her babies are near and dear to her and are a unique attribute to the way she shoots, and very much indicative of her personality. Meryl has grown from her dedication and commitment to the field of photography. “Being a photographer, I have gained a sense of purpose and the importance of being open-minded to familiar and previously unknown. It reinforces my sense of personal perception and meaning through experiences, places, people, meetings, and emotions. I am here for a reason.” We are grateful to Meryl for her candor and authenticity not only in her photography, but in the way she embraces the world around her. We look forward to the next ‘French Connection’. For more inspiration, have a look at their website, and follow them on instagram. Be inspired and get their books, and if you have a chance to see their work in person, it is a must! There is a good chance you will see Meryl there, say hello and experience the magic for yourself. This is the perfect time to share with you the latest addition to Meryl’s ‘French Connection’, her Press release from her up and coming exhibition at the tenth Portrait Festival in Vichy France. Meryl Meisler: QUIRKYVISION PORTRAIT(S) Festival A Photography Encounter in Vichy, France June 24 to September 4, 2022 Every day, 10:00 to 19:00 Saturdays 10:00 to 22:00 from July 14 – August 15th Meryl Meisler's QUIRKYVISION will be installed at Le Palais des Congrès de Vichy during the PORTRAIT(S) Tenth Annual Festival in Vichy, France, from June 24 through September 4, 2022. Impertinent and humorous, Meryl Meisler plunges us into a captivating city and time, 1970s and 1980s New York. Her shots celebrate disco evenings and strip-tease clubs, her Jewish family and Long Island suburb, or life in a public school in one of the roughest Brooklyn neighborhoods. Inspired by Diane Arbus and Jacques-Henri Lartigue, Meryl Meisler, who was born in 1951, studied with legendary photographer Lisette Model while documenting her own life, with her camera screwed to her quirky eye. It was only when she retired from being a teacher in 2010 that she began releasing her archives, which led to the creation of this event. As a time capsule of New York in the seventies and eighties, her shots are a simultaneous celebration of discos and strip clubs, her Jewish family and Long Island suburb, or NYC public school life in one of Brooklyn’s toughest neighborhoods. Impertinent and comical, Meryl Meisler captures in black and white or color moments of pure joy at the center of daily hardships, plunging us into a fascinating time and city. This tenth Portrait(s) Festival in Vichy will celebrate the arts in the plural and have a lot of surprises. The Grand Casino will be transformed into a temple of photography, with exhibitions, conferences, and projections before moving into the public space, in this spa city by the Allier River. The thirteen exhibitions feature work by Christophe Acker, Charlotte Boudon, Omar Victor Diop, Henrike Stahl, Marie Magnier, Meryl Meisler, Éric Poupy, Kourtney Roy, Komath Studio. Brigitte Patient. Christian Tagliavini. Alain Willaume, and photography by ninth-grade students at the Collège des Célestins. Come on a delightful photographic wander through Vichy, virtually or in person! Note: Meryl Meisler will be present at Portrait(s) Vichy on June 24th and June 25th. VIEW MERYL'S PORTFOLIO CLICK ON IMAGES TO ENLARGE

I am a passionate photographer from Bangladesh. Mostly I do street photography and have special interest in spatial landscapes. I am a believer in the beauty that surrounds us. It's not always about going to exotic locations to find beauty. I look for that beauty in my own neighborhood believing in its simplicity it has to offer. AHSANUL HAQUE FAHIM be inspired Gallery // ARTIST'S STATEMENT // I am a passionate photographer from Bangladesh. Mostly I do street photography and have special interest in spatial landscapes. I am a believer in the beauty that surrounds us. It's not always about going to exotic locations to find beauty. I look for that beauty in my own neighborhood believing in its simplicity it has to offer. LOCATION Dhaka, BANGLADESH CAMERA Nikon D7200 CATEGORY street @FAHIM_DEOBSCURA FEATURES // Spatial Landscapes The Outskirts Grief of a Megacity Celebration of Life

As a photographer, my goal is to use photography to draw the viewer in. I want to create an image that tells a story, captures a client’s vision or creatively depicts architecture, nature and still life in their most raw and honest forms. Every day 5 a.m passes me by. While I am asleep there is a world that I am completely detached from. When I begin settling in for the evening there are countless others getting themselves ready to start their day. From bakers and farmers to gas station attendants and factory line workers, we live in a world that never truly sleeps. Productivity and services continue to be provided while many of us are asleep and dreaming. When I wake up in the morning I can, without a second thought, enjoy freshly made bread, produce picked hours earlier or even a newly paved road. The 5 a.m. project developed out of an interest to step outside of my 9-to-5 world; to document places, people and livelihoods at — or as close as possible to — 5 a.m. The world may look very different when not congested with people and cars but that does not mean we have all settled in for sleep. Welcome to 5 a.m. BRIAN DOUGLAS be inspired Gallery // ARTIST'S STATEMENT // As a photographer, my goal is to use photography to draw the viewer in. I want to create an image that tells a story, captures a client’s vision or creatively depicts architecture, nature and still life in their most raw and honest forms. Every day 5 a.m passes me by. While I am asleep there is a world that I am completely detached from. When I begin settling in for the evening there are countless others getting themselves ready to start their day. From bakers and farmers to gas station attendants and factory line workers, we live in a world that never truly sleeps. Productivity and services continue to be provided while many of us are asleep and dreaming. When I wake up in the morning I can, without a second thought, enjoy freshly made bread, produce picked hours earlier or even a newly paved road. The 5 a.m. project developed out of an interest to step outside of my 9-to-5 world; to document places, people and livelihoods at — or as close as possible to — 5 a.m. The world may look very different when not congested with people and cars but that does not mean we have all settled in for sleep. Welcome to 5 a.m. LOCATION Ontario CANADA CAMERA Canon 5d Mark III CATEGORY documentary, street, portrait, architecture, urban WEBSITE http://www.bdouglasphotography.com @BRIANRDOUGLAS @BRIANRDOUGLAS @BRIANDOUGLASPHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES // 5 A.M.

I like to explore image interpretation by using a variety of techniques such as camera-less, film and digital media, whereby, I am constantly striving to observe and form my own unique frame of the visual situation laid out before me either in colour or in black and white, studying the subject matter and exploring its potential visual connection beyond just representing the view seen through a lens, shaping its context to produce more ethereal and challenging imagery. Many of my photographic projects originate from a desire to invite the viewer to witness some of the subtle unseen details of our environment, whether it is an offbeat street scene, a conceptual observation of the natural world or a more intimate study of a person's life and how they function within it, respectively. ANN PETRUCKEVITCH ARTIST'S STATEMENT // I like to explore image interpretation by using a variety of techniques such as camera-less, film and digital media, whereby, I am constantly striving to observe and form my own unique frame of the visual situation laid out before me either in colour or in black and white, studying the subject matter and exploring its potential visual connection beyond just representing the view seen through a lens, shaping its context to produce more ethereal and challenging imagery. Many of my photographic projects originate from a desire to invite the viewer to witness some of the subtle unseen details of our environment, whether it is an offbeat street scene, a conceptual observation of the natural world or a more intimate study of a person's life and how they function within it, respectively. LOCATION UNITED KINGDOM CAMERA/S Nikon D3500, Canon 5D Mark 1 CATEGORY fine art photography, ICM photography WEBSITE https://www.annpetruckevitch.com/ @ANNPETRUCKEVITCH FEATURES // Nature Knows Best