half-lit zine issue no. 03 | Catchlight Dreams

half-lit zine issue no. 03 | Catchlight Dreams

The theme for this Call of Submission is: Catchlight Dreams. We are looking for submissions that dive into the surreal, and capture the specific feeling of "being in a dream." This theme is left intentionally open to interpretation. Overall, we hope that this gives you inspiration to explore what dreams mean to you, and the creative liberty to experiment with methods perhaps you wouldn't have had the chance to use otherwise. The following are examples of directions that can be taken with this theme, though please don't feel limited to these. Subject matter might include: liminal spaces, isolated objects, small objects made to look large, self portraits, etc. Don't be afraid to get theatrical with it! You can use props, have your friends dress up in costumes, create real scenes that tell a story. Think about your own visual style and how your subconscious, or your dream world, contributes to your creative ability. What currently lives inside of you that you want to get out? What themes are sparking your inspiration right now? Use that. Possible visual directions that may elicit a "dreamlike" feeling can include creating images that have a hazy look through the use of lens filters or in-camera made effects, color shifts from abnormal film developing methods, film-souping, double exposures, light refraction (distorting the image by shooting through glass or water), etc. This should be a fun experiment where you get to dive inward. Make it personal. Feel free to use images you may have taken previously that align with the theme, or create entirely new images based on the theme.
Submissions are DUE on December 10th 11:59PM PST.

Kaylie Capurro is the curator of this issue. Kaylie is a visual artist, born and raised in Reno, Nevada. Her work was featured in the previous edition of half lit zine. She currently investigates the neuroscience of the human visual system, which informs her artistic choices. She is inspired by the themes of the West, experimental art practices, and bringing the unconscious into the conscious.

We are based in the Reno, NV community.

All are welcome to submit from other regions in the US and beyond.

Do not compare yourself to others, your photographs are of your own unique perspective. Whether your photographs are several years old, have never seen the light of day, have specific intention, or just made with a disposable camera; they mean something, and deserve to be shared. Not all submissions will make it into this issue, do not let this discourage you from future submissions.

If you have any issues with the submissions process please email us: halflit.zine@gmail.com or visit us at halflitzine.com.
Name

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Email
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Where are you submitting from? (City, State, Country)
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Address (so we know where to ship your zine if accepted)

Street Address

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CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Upload Photographs (limit is 5)

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What film stock & camera did you use? (if more than one, please specify)
Please write the title of your photographs here. It helps if your images have your name and title in the file label and are coordinating.
Photographs made using a digital camera will not be considered.

Only 1 submission form per photographer.

You may only submit 5 photographs for this call.
Use the highest possible file resolution (this will likely be the file you receive from your film processing lab or from a scan of your negative; this publication will be printed, quality is crucial)

File format should be .tiff & .jpeg only

Faces & friends in your photographs should be informed of their potential publication

Submitting to this issue confirms your consent to be featured on our social platforms; credit will be given for all artwork we use in our promotional materials.
Is there anything else you want us to know?
I give half-lit zine permission to publish my photograph and print these photographs for things such as gallery exhibitions, and future publications with proper credit to me as a photographer.
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