HAMBURGER EYES

Sometimes it’s “flight or flight,” amiright? I set out on a mission to update this blog regularly and I bailed for a month. There was resistance. It is gone now. Sometimes timing is the problem, sometimes it is the solution.

I’ve been catching up on some zines, 4 new issues of Ray’s Reports out now. I will make a separate post for previews, but if you have made it this far into this blog post, here is a discount code for you – FLIGHTORFLIGHT . Enter code before checking out for 15% discount on entire order. This code will expire at the end of the week.

https://shophamburgereyes.com/

EXPO

RZZ — Fri, 31 May 2024 18:31:50 +0000

Excited to be part of this event in my home town. See you there?

https://mcasd.org/events/expo-design-market

Pressure

RZZ — Fri, 31 May 2024 18:25:28 +0000

Photo by Ray Potes

Good morning. I was thinking about posting on IG today. Again with this topic, I know I’m annoying. I was feeling like maybe I am not doing my job correctly if I am not hard posting everyday. What is this guilt?

Firstly, there is the idea of running a business. (Feels spammy.) Secondly, there’s the community aspect. (Feels contrived.) The guilt is that by not participating you might be letting down your community and/or letting down your future business potential.

Then I heard this quote this morning watching some NBA highlights, “Pressure is a privilege.”

I am realizing that not everyone gets to do photography, not everyone has hobbies, not everyone has obsessions. We (me and you) are lucky to do what we do. It is our duty to showcase appreciation.

We must enter the arena and impact the game.

Just not on IG. Jk. This is also a realization that there are different kinds of arenas, some more comfortable than others. We knew this. This is a friendly reminder to past and future selves.

SALE

RZZ — Fri, 24 May 2024 17:36:48 +0000

Hello Gang, we’re having a Memorial Day Weekend sale. Automatic 15% discount on all orders.

We have a new pocket tshirt printed on Comfort Colors. We also have 2 new issues of Ray’s Reports.

And, we are still waiting on a new batch of our latest issue. There were some printing problems, so they have been delayed. But they should be here soon. (If you are waiting on an order, please hang tight.)

We are getting ready for some new products so get these ones while supplies last!

CLICK HERE TO SHOP

Ray’s Reports

RZZ — Sun, 19 May 2024 23:37:16 +0000

Catching up on some zines I started under pandemic times. I have recently picked up a weird thing where I have to finish old stuff before making new stuff, my output has to be in chronological order. Sign of old age?

Here are a couple new zines, more on deck.

CLICK HERE TO GET YOUR COPIES

Japanese Philosophy

RZZ — Sun, 19 May 2024 23:19:08 +0000

Came across these vids that may be useful on your journey.

SUBMISSIONS

RZZ — Tue, 14 May 2024 17:46:02 +0000

Photo by Ray Potes

Some notes about submissions. We are jammed up. We cannot put out zines and books fast enough to accommodate all the photographers we want to publish. We are working on that, this post is about ways we can speed it up.

If you didn’t know, Hamburger Eyes is a printed publication. We showcase black and white photography. We publish a zine that comes out at irregular intervals and occasionally we publish books, once in a while we will collaborate with another publisher to make a book.

Some of you are submitting to our Instagram page. Our Instagram page is all photos from current and past zines and books. The latest format for the zine is staple bind, 60 pages. Usually 6 photographers per issue and with each getting around 10 pages. Please have seen a physical copy of our zine before submitting. It is different.

We ask for links to websites and/or social media. Then, when and if the timing is right, we will contact the photographers we want for the next issue and send the proper specs with upload instructions.

This is a lot, I am overthinking it but also we are getting lots of questions about submissions. We do have a certain style of photos we gravitate to, but what we really want is to highlight your own personal visions and stories.

Here’s some past writings on photo stuff, mostly personal opinion and commentary, but also attempts to answer questions. I plan to write on here weekly and keep the discussion flowing.

https://hamburgereyes.com/category/articles/

If you have any questions or comments or concerns, feel free to email me – info@hamburgereyes.com and I will try to answer it in blog form.

Corgy

RZZ — Wed, 08 May 2024 20:22:19 +0000

Photo by Christopher Radney

More photos from our recent issue, we are waiting for another batch but you can still order copies while we wait.

Thanks!

CLICK HERE TO GET ONE

Photo by Sila Yalazan

Photo by Dave Glass

Photo by Louis Fabries

Photo by Brandon Getty

Cruising

RZZ — Tue, 07 May 2024 21:47:51 +0000

Photo by Ray Potes

Weekly update here. Back from NYC. The book fair was a blast, cruising Manhattan and Brooklyn was a blast. Connecting with photographers was a blast. So much so that I think I should go back soon. Maybe even just put it in the schedule for twice a year, regardless if there’s a book fair or not. (People seem unclear if there will be a book fair next year, or that they may do it every other year rotating with the LA one, that is if there is still an LA one. There are rumors saying it’s done. No one seems to know anything. My personal opinion is maybe there are too many fairs too choose from now. And some are better than others for different things. And not just NYC, I’m talking world wide.)

There seems upon us another wave of photography, meaning there are lots of photographers out and about right now. It’s great. When these cycles happen, some older guys poo poo on it. Not me, it only makes us stronger. Sometimes in a iron sharpens iron type of way and sometimes in a safety in numbers type of way. Like your photography will go further faster now versus 5-10 years ago simply because there are more people to receive it.

Sure, your favorite cameras are reaching all time highs on Ebay. Your spots are blown out. It won’t last forever for most of them. (Not like you and me, the obsessed.) I’m saying it’s worth it to explore/participate/ride this wave while it’s here.

NYABF 2024

RZZ — Tue, 23 Apr 2024 05:50:37 +0000

Excited to participate in this year’s New York Art Book Fair.

If you live in New York, see u there!

Find us at TABLE #H43

More info – https://printedmatterartbookfairs.org/

Cars

RZZ — Fri, 19 Apr 2024 16:47:37 +0000

Photo by Dave Glass

More photos from our most recent issue. Right now it is temporarily out of stock, but we have more copies on the way. You can still order it, just please allow 2-3 weeks for delivery.

CLICK HERE TO RESERVE YOUR COPY

Photo by Christopher Radney

Photo by Sila Yalazan

Photo by Brandon Getty

Photo by Louis Fabries

Updaticalistic

RZZ — Thu, 18 Apr 2024 00:34:59 +0000

Photo by Ray Potes

I get a lot of unsolicited advice from peers, “You should do Tiktoks.” As mentioned in multiple previous posts, I get conflicted / all in a tizzy about social media. But the idea of connecting with like minded peeps appeals to me. In fact, it is the best thing about my job and the main reason Hamburger Eyes is still happening.

I think I will stick to what I know, blogging. Not sure why the blog format stays my vibe. When Zuck took over IG and sent that message about owning all the photos, I got all weird. Anyways, I’ll start writing a weekly update here on the blog. We’ll talk about what’s happening or what’s of current interest or whatever. This is just a heads up to check back weekly.

Right now we are getting ready for the New York Art Book Fair. I’m excited because I haven’t been out there since pre-pandemic.

If you are in NY, let’s hang out.

Photography is Cool

RZZ — Tue, 09 Apr 2024 17:19:51 +0000

Photo by Brandon Getty

More photos from our most recent issue.

CLICK HERE TO GET YOUR COPY

Photo by Christopher Radney

Photo by Dave Glass

Photo by Louis Fabries

Photo by Sila Yalazan

Nu Hoodies

RZZ — Tue, 09 Apr 2024 17:01:41 +0000

Green ones and Gray ones.

CLICK HERE TO COLLECT THEM ALL

Tree

RZZ — Tue, 02 Apr 2024 17:38:54 +0000

Photo by Louis Fabries

Photos from the latest issue. Excited for this new larger format, excited for this new chapter.

CLICK HERE TO CHECK IT OUT

Photo by Sila Yalazan

Photo by Brandon Getty

Photo by Dave Glass

Photo by Christopher Radney

Hamburger Eyes No. 55

RZZ — Thu, 28 Mar 2024 16:40:12 +0000

Pleased to announce a new issue of Hamburger Eyes! This one coming in large and in charge at 8 x 10 and 9 oz. It’s great to be making zines again, it has been a while. Check it out, you will like this one.

HAMBURGER EYES No. 55
The Continuing Story of Life on Earth

Brandon Getty
Christopher Radney
Dave Glass
Louis Fabries
Sila Yalazan

64 Pages
8″ x 10″
Staple Bind
Published by Hamburger Eyes

CLICK HERE TO GET YOUR COPY

HIII-ATUS

RZZ — Sun, 24 Mar 2024 03:08:37 +0000

Photo by Ray Potes

Hiiiii. It’s been a while I know but guess what, hiatus over. New issue dropping later this week. Also the rumors are true, Hamburger Eyes is based in SF again. It is awesome to be back. We are settling in and ready to make hella zines and hella books.

The next issue will be larger in format, 8 inch x 10 inch. And tighter in execution, 64 pages. And it will lay flat, saddle stitch binding. I’ve been wanting for a while to go back to staples because I like when I can stare at spreads on my tables or desks for inspo and chilling, no handed.

Thanks for your patience. Oh, new website vibes now much friendlier for multiple types of devices. Technology is marvelous. Share this content.

Wrong Side of The Lens

RZZ — Mon, 27 Nov 2023 06:44:00 +0000

If you haven’t seen it yet, Josh Ethan Johnson has began an awesome series about photography. There are 19 episodes already. There will be an LA screening later this week! There will be a Q+A. Come hang out. Get tickets in advance.

More info – https://www.wrongsideofthelens.com/

Cameras

RZZ — Mon, 27 Nov 2023 06:38:39 +0000

Photo by Arthur Pollock

These photos here from past publications. Look out for more zines and books coming soon.

CLICK HERE TO SEE WHAT IS STILL AVAILABLE

Photo by Gabe Campo

Photo by David Root

Photo by Lucy Wood

Photo by Reuben Radding

Photo by Auston Marek