Jill's Journal —Week of 8.8.2025

JOURNAL launch August 20 + Ektar 100 love.

Lake Lucerne, Switzerland. July 2025.

Happy Friday, everyone! It’s 30°C (87°F) here in Zürich and the quiet before the storm of the massive electronic music festival that will take over the city this weekend. My mind is on my upcoming photography magazine launch, book fair, and photo zine class this month and in early September.

  1. JOURNAL —No. 1 : Launch Update

  2. Ektar 100 Love


1. JOURNAL —No. 1 : Launch Update

I’m excited to announce that the first issue of JOURNAL has a launch date:
August 20!

This past week I finally finalized content and design, and ordered a few copies for review. Many, many hours and versions and drafts and home-printed mock-ups later…. today, I held it in my hands for the first time — and promptly shipped a copy off to New York for the Paris Photo-Aperture competition for photobooks. I’m entering it in the First PhotoBook category as it is the first on my new art book imprint LIMINART. (Wish me luck!)

I will have an initial limited edition run of 10 copies, that will be hand-dedicated/ signed and shipped or sold in-person by me along with a small print. It will also be available from Blurb and Amazon.

Cover reveal!
Taking things from screen to paper for proofreading. You never really know how it looks or feels until you print it.

2. Ektar 100 Love

I love monochrome. I dress monochrome. I love lines and light in black and white. For many years now, I shoot 90% in black and white, but…

When I do color, I DO COLOR.

I love to load my little Fuji Natura S with Ektar 100 film, known for its saturated blues and reds and greens. I strictly use film for personal shots, so these are scenes from my life in early summer. The lushness and softness pleases my eyes. Enjoy the light leaks and sunny vibes!

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10 responses to “Jill's Journal —Week of 8.8.2025”

  1. søren k. harbel Avatar
    søren k. harbel

    So exciting!! I look forward to seeing more of your journal! I will be at PP as usual this year, here is hoping it will be prominently on display!! I will say “Oh, yeah, she is great. She and I write all the time” 😃😂 Don’t forget us little people, when you are famous!

    1. JILL.PHOTOS Avatar
      JILL.PHOTOS

      Søren! You always inspire and make me smile. Thank you — I will never forget you. :)

  2. perfectlight Avatar
    perfectlight

    good luck and all the best with the photobook!

    1. JILL.PHOTOS Avatar
      JILL.PHOTOS

      Thank you very kindly, PL!

  3. Robert Dicks Avatar
    Robert Dicks

    OK, you sold me. Going to try Ektar 100.

    1. JILL.PHOTOS Avatar
      JILL.PHOTOS

      Yessss! I love it and look forward to seeing your shots. : )

  4. without force or haste Avatar
    without force or haste

    Yes, good luck Jill. Best wishes,

    1. JILL.PHOTOS Avatar
      JILL.PHOTOS

      Thank you so much, Tony!

  5. nik Avatar
    nik

    I shall look forward to seeing/buying JOURNAL

    1. JILL.PHOTOS Avatar
      JILL.PHOTOS

      Thank you Nik so very much for your support — I’m excited to share it and hope you enjoy it.

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