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G̶o̶o̶d̶ Impactful Photography zine

Thank you Float Magazine and for featuring my photo Lil Joes within their zine. It's always amazing to see some this work in print.

Curated and edited by Jon Feinstein and Dana Stirling

8" x 10" - Portrait Perfect Bound 132 pages Grab a zine at the link below:

On January, I applied to @ float_magazine's call for entries for the virtual photography exhibition Whispering Shadows. I am deeply grateful to be selected alongside such great photographers and with one of the most beautiful curatorial texts I've ever been involved with.

https://www.floatmagazine.us/online-exhibitions/exhibitions/whispering-shadows

In the interplay between light and dark, there exists a realm where stories are half-told, lingering at the edges of perception. "Whispering Shadows" invites viewers to step into this liminal space—where shadows, both physical and metaphorical, evoke emotions and narratives that are not immediately seen but deeply felt. Shadows have long been the silent witnesses to the human experience, and in this exhibition, we explore how they can be more than mere absence—they are both a presence and a mystery.

Shadows, in their physical form, are inseparable from light. They stretch, shrink, and shift, reacting to the world around them in ways that are impossible to predict. As much as they are tangible, they also exist as ephemeral, intangible things—fleeting moments, fleeting impressions, the echo of what once was or what might be. Just as the play of light can reveal intricate detail, shadows often conceal, leaving gaps that spark curiosity and imagination.

But shadows also take on a more emotional dimension. They are not just the product of a physical absence of light; they can also symbolize deeper, psychological spaces—the unspoken fears, hidden desires, or unresolved tensions that linger in our minds and hearts. In this way, the shadow becomes a metaphor, an expression of emotional landscapes that we might not always be able to name, but that we all recognize in our own way. The shadows that live within us are often the ones that speak the loudest, even though they remain unseen.

This exhibition is a celebration of that quiet, haunting interplay between what is visible and what is concealed. It asks us to pay attention to the things that are not immediately clear, the subtle gestures, the fleeting expressions, and the spaces between what we see and what we feel. The photographs presented here are not just images of darkness; they are reflections of emotional states, moments suspended in time that ask us to contemplate the stories hidden just out of reach.

Each work in "Whispering Shadows" evokes a feeling of mystery, whether through the softness of a blurred figure or the stark contrast between light and shadow. Some images hint at a narrative just beyond the frame, while others invite us to reflect on the absence, the pause, and the quiet spaces in between. The shadows, in all their forms, invite us to look closer, to listen for the whispers of meaning that lie beneath the surface.

Through this exhibition, we explore the power of what is left unsaid—the power of suggestion, of quietude, of what we cannot see but can still feel. The shadows that haunt these images are not passive; they are active participants in the emotional landscape, amplifying the sense of mystery and inviting us to search for the story that lies within.

"Whispering Shadows" is an exploration of the unseen, the hidden, and the subtle. It is a reminder that not all stories are loud, and not all truths are fully revealed. In the spaces where light and shadow meet, we find the most poignant moments of reflection, introspection, and discovery. This exhibition, in all its quiet beauty, invites you to step into that space—to listen closely and let the shadows speak.

Thank you to all the artists who submitted to this call for entry and for being a part of the Float Photo Community we couldn’t do it without you.

Float Magazine featured my Established View project

In creating Established View, I want to confront the way the National Parks are experienced from the scenic drives to the curated viewpoints that made these natural wonders memorable. I became fascinated with the way these landmarks were being utilized from the experienced hiker to the weekend tourist waiting in line for the next selfie. By observing this modern culture that comes to inhabit the parks I seek to discover how long is a moment to these travelers. By utilizing multiple frames of film I seek to explore this movement of time within a place to better understand how this moment of discovery becomes memorable.

Check out this great interview joanronstadt submitted!