yesterday when i left my alter-ego-day-job thingy, i checked my phone to see if there were any new emails. there was a new one from Julie at Serbin Communications. they are the publishers of a few, small, niche magazines, one of which i like in particular called Photographer's Forum its a magazine focused on photographers with layouts that showcase their works. the layouts are simple and uncluttered with single images per page. they don't talk about gear or software, they just present photos and allow their readers to absorb them as art.

well, a couple weeks ago i barely squeezed in to make the deadline for submissions for their portfolio issue where they feature several photographers and their portfolios. the email i received yesterday was to tell me that, "We have completed our annual portfolio review. After considering many excellent submissions, we are pleased to inform you that we have decided to publish your work in the portfolio section of the February 2009 issue of Photographer’s Forum magazine."

wow. i mean, WOW!! i was floored. i let out a hoot and yelled, "fuckin-a yeah!" then i realized i didn't believe it and had to re-read the email again to make sure i'd really read it right. it was true, but then i realized that i really shouldn't be driving and trying to read emails. i put down the phone, picked it back up again and called stephanie, candace, ken (voice mail), and olaf to share this great news.

i'm excited, really, for the models who will also have their works published. its not clear which photos they will use, i think i submitted 15. but hopefully they will tell me soon i will pass the information along here.

this is exciting!