We are excited to announce that our August 2022 online group exhibition, “Time,” is being curated by photographic artist, independent curator and juror, and our Editor in Chief, Michael Kirchoff! The deadline for submissions is July 31st, 2022. To enter, all you need to do is read and respond to the following prompt with your analog photography. The best of these images will be showcased in an online show, beginning August 15th, 2022. Good luck!

Prompt: "I’m trying to figure out the best use of my time. Do you have any ideas? It’s an interesting concept that keeps us in its grip and controls so much of what we do, wouldn’t you agree?

I’ve always been in an endless war with procrastination. Some battles are won while others are lost - creating an even greater loss of direction. Social media is a time suck that I now ignore for the most part, with the only exceptions being me blurting out the things and events that I feel are worthwhile. Not so social, but plenty media - not to mention helping me keep my head on straight! And certainly, as we get older, the value of time begins to gain more and more significance.

Who is it that wishes to get their time back again? Who is it that would do something more worthwhile with it?

We are all on a treadmill, often missing the important, quiet moments that make a life. Here’s my advice, get your face out of your phone and enjoy your friends, family, and all of the things that are positive and uplifting. Share a story. Make some art. Set a course. We have no way of knowing what tomorrow will bring, so let’s use our minutes wisely.”

“Ticking away the moments that make up a dull day

Fritter and waste the hours in an offhand way

Kicking around on a piece of ground in your hometown

Waiting for someone or something to show you the way.”

~ from “Time” by Pink Floyd

As I write this from a Covid-fueled haze, I know that it might come across as a bit angry, but believe me, it’s only to allow others to see that losing time just might be their biggest loss. Now is the time - literally - to stop hesitating and do those things you love, making the most of what you’ve been given. Then, and only then, show me how this is illustrated in your most profound time-related photograph. I eagerly await your response!

“If I tell you what I'm doing today

Will you shut up and get out of my way?

Someone asked me what the time is

I don't know

Only know I gotta go now.”

~ from “Got the Time?” by Joe Jackson

Deadline for Submissions is July 31st, 2022

About the Curator

Michael Kirchoff is a photographic artist, independent curator and juror, and advocate for the photographic arts. He has been a juror for Photolucida’s Critical Mass and has reviewed portfolios for the LACP Exposure Reviews, Photo NOLA, Review Santa Fe, Photolucida, Atlanta Celebrates Photography, and the New England Portfolio Reviews. Michael has been a contributing writer for Lenscratch, Light Leaked, and Don’t Take Pictures magazine. In addition, he spent ten years (2006-2016) on the Board of the American Photographic Artists in Los Angeles (APA/LA), producing artist lectures, as well as business and inspirational events for the community. Currently, he is also Editor-in-Chief at Analog Forever Magazine, Founding Editor for the online photographer interview website, Catalyst: Interviews, and a Contributing Editor for the column, Traverse, at One Twelve Publishing. Previously, Michael spent over four years as Editor at BLUR Magazine.

 Connect with Michael Kirchoff on his Website and Instagram!

Submission Guidelines: 

Image Specifications:
1) Only .jpg files will be accepted.
2) Images must be 1500px on the shortest side at 72dpi.
3) No photo-shopped borders or watermarks. 
4) Only one image may be submitted.
5) Image must be named in the following format: “FirstNameLastName1.jpg”, etc.

Email Specifications:
1) The subject line of your email should state: "Submission: Time”
2) Please ATTACH your images to the email NOT INSIDE the email. Do not embed them. Do not attach a google drive or dropbox link. 
3) Include your information in the format requested (see below).
4) Format Request: “Title” by Your Name | Camera + Film, Process - Your URL

Send your submission to submissions@analogforevermagazine.com by July 31st, 2022.

Note: Due to the large number of submissions we receive, you may not receive a response. Though we try our best to respond to everyone, we do not guarantee a response. Thank you for understanding.

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