HAMBURGER EYES

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.

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.

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.

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