After setting out to photograph one of the USA’s most stubborn invasive weeds, Karey Walter found herself pulled into a stranger, wilder journey. Jon Stapley reports.
Karey Walter
FotoNostrum Magazine
In this edition of FotoNostrum Magazine, we turn our attention to one of the most enduring and multifaceted themes in art and photography: humanity. At the heart of this issue lies a profound exploration of the relationships that shape us—our bonds with one another, the often turbulent connection with our own inner lives, and the deep-rooted ties we hold with the natural world.
The featured artists invite us to consider emotional intimacy through the quiet presence of grief and tenderness, the candid rituals of daily life, and the silent poetry of shared vulnerability. Others guide us toward nature, not only as a subject but as a space of belonging and reflection—where animals, landscapes, and the human spirit coexist in fragile harmony. Throughout, we see how photography becomes a language to process identity, memory, and transformation, illuminating the invisible connections that run through all living things.
This issue also marks the beginning of a new section we are particularly proud of: the FotoNostrum Choice Awards. From this edition forward, we will present a selection of winning and honourably mentioned photos in each magazine—highlighting emerging voices and distinctive visions in contemporary photography.
Black and White Photography Magazine Article
Kudzu is one of America’s most damaging invasive weeds, covering millions of acres of land in the southern states. For photographer Karey Walter, the plant is a source of fascination that has led her on a surprising an unexpected journey inspired by folklore and mythology.
‘Originally, I was just out photographing the kudzu plant. But I was out hiking one day and by chance I saw an albino deer, which is very unusual in the South.’
Captivated by the legendary nature of the deer, Walter soon found herself compiling a list of animals with similar, elusive folkloric qualities. Captured with a 4x5 camera and ortho film, the resulting images tell a unique story that encompasses a complex, interconnected view of how people, animals and plants all interact in the American South.
You can read Karey Walter’s interview with Jon Stapley in B+W 303, on sale now.
Image: Caspar © Karey Walter
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Julia Margaret Cameron Award
Karey Walter recently received the prestigious Julia Margaret Cameron Award (JMCA) at the FotoNostrum Gallery in Barcelona, Spain. This international photography competition honors and celebrates the exceptional contributions of women photographers around the globe. Karey's achievement not only highlights her outstanding skills and vision as a photographer but also serves as an inspiration to her students and peers in the photography community.
2025 Krappy Kamera Competition Winners
Juror Ann Jastrab
March 5 - March 23, 2025
CENTER SALON EXHIBITION + ART AUCTION
PUBLIC PREVIEW OPENING
Thursday, March 6 | 6 - 9pm
On view in the gallery and online through March 21
RECEPTION + AUCTION
Friday, March 21 | 6:30 - 9pm
Cocktail Reception, Live + Silent Auction
https://www.artandculturecenter.org/center-salon
https://www.biddingforgood.com/auction/auctionhome.action?vhost=artandculturecenter
The Twenty-Seven Series
The Twenty-Seven Series
EXHIBITION THIRTEEN
An exhibition of contemporary fine art photography examining LANDSCAPES
J U R O R
K E V I N T U L LY
A S M I T H G A L L E R Y
J o h n s o n c i t y, T e x a s 
Fotonostrum 8th Biennale of Photography
Fotonostrum
8th Biennale of Photography
April 3rd-May 14th, 2025
Barcelona, Spain
The Art and Culture Center/Hollywood
The Art and Culture Center/Hollywood
FotoNostrum Magazine
FotoNostrum Mediterranean House of Photography, honorable mention in the Spectrum & Shadows: The Dual-Aspect Photography Contest.
ANIMALS
ANIMALS
Sat., May 18 - Sun., Aug. 18, 2024
OPENING RECEPTION
Sat., May 18 | 5 - 8 PM
Admission $7 | Members FREE
Refreshments will be served.
ANIMALS is an all-encompassing, interactive exhibition that looks at the animals around us and how human interaction plays a role in endangerment and survival. From domestic household pets to wild invasive or endangered species, animals are presented through various methods, including painting, sculpture, mixed media, and video. This extensively curated collection seeks to unravel the mysteries behind these connections and convey the importance of the role of animals in our environment.
The spectrum of this exhibit also includes how animals have historically been depicted as symbols of prestige and religious icons. They often represent spiritual connection, imprinting into our lives through unspoken communication and connection.
Meaghan Kent, Curator of Exhibitions, and Charles Jackson Adkins Jr., Assistant Curator, curated the exhibition.
22nd Julia Margaret Cameron Award
22nd Julia Margaret Cameron Award
Thrilled to announce that my series of work around animals has been selected for the 22nd Julia Margaret Cameron Award. Excited to showcase my art in Barcelona, Spain at FotoNostrum Barcelona this December 2024. Grateful for this incredible opportunity to share my passion with the world.
Soho Photo Gallery
If you're in NYC this Thursday night, swing by the SOHO Art Gallery. The opening reception is Thursday, March 7, 2024, from 6 to 8 pm.
Soho Photo Gallery is pleased to announce the 26th International Krappy Kamera Competition. The Gallery is located in lower Manhattan and is New York City's longest-running cooperative photography gallery. All selected photographs will be exhibited at the Gallery and on our website.
Soho Photo Gallery
15 White Street
New York, NY 10013
212-226-8571
Subway
#1 – Franklin Street (West Broadway)
A/C/E – Canal Street (6th Avenue)
N/Q/R/W – Canal Street (Broadway)
SEITIES STUDIOS' 12th publication, "Theme Dreams".
We are pleased to invite you to the launch and celebration event for SEITIES STUDIOS' 12th publication, "Theme Dreams".
Date: Thursday, February 29, 2024
Time: 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Location: The Collectors' Gallery Of Art
1332 9 Ave SE, Calgary, AB T2G 0T3, Canada
Join us as we unveil the final release from SEITIES STUDIOS and witness the magic of "Theme Dreams" come to life. Part of the 20th Anniversary of the EXPOSURE Photography Festival.
If you find yourself in Tucson, Arizona, I would love for you to attend the “Square Photography Exhibition” opening reception at Decode Gallery. The event will occur on March 9 from 5 pm to 8 pm.
Feel free to drop by Decode Gallery during our regular Saturday hours from 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm or join us for our gallery exhibition openings every second Saturday from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm.
Decode Gallery
314 S Convent
Tucson, AZ 85701
Touching Magic: Scenes from an Enchanted Wilderness
Touching Magic: Scenes from an Enchanted Wilderness
Touching Magic: Scenes From Enchanted Wilderness, showcases a collection of lyrical photographs that capture mystery and beauty in the setting of Georgia’s coastal wilderness. This exhibition invites viewers into a land of imagination and presents visual narratives that evoke a sense of wonder. Visitors will have the opportunity to escape for a time from the transitory world of material existence, immersing themselves in an untamed land where mystical connections are made and hidden wonders are revealed.
Using varied photographic processes and mediums, the 29 photographers in this exhibition touch the magic and essence of Georgia’s coastal wilderness. This experience is the driving force behind all of the work, which is lyrical rather than documentary. The quality of light, the sea, the moss-craped live oaks and the decaying man-made structures create the atmosphere. Flora, fauna and figures become visual metaphors that speak to the transitory nature of the physical world and the enchantment and power of the natural word.
“In my photographs, I seek to capture fleeting moments that might otherwise go unnoticed or forgotten. By freezing time and preserving it through the medium of film, I create a visual record of the chance occurrences and serendipitous encounters that shape our lives. Through my work, I encourage viewers to reflect on their own experiences of time, chance, and memory and recognize these elements' beauty and complexity. I am particularly drawn to how memory shapes our perception of time. Memories are malleable and subject to interpretation, yet they can shape our present and future selves.”
The annual Members' Show is a juried group exhibition featuring the work of the Members of Foto Forum Santa Fe.
The exhibition includes over 60 original photographic works by these Foto Forum Santa Fe Members:
Eric Anderson, Kelly Berry, Jim Bremer, Cody Brothers, Daniel Brothers, Teresa Camozzi, Daniel Combs, Heidi Cost, Armando DeAguero, Barbara Deaux, Cagla Demirbas, Brett Erickson, Emily Fundingsland, Susan Delgavis, Jessica Dietz, Brian Edwards, Nancy Egan, Aimee Ellis, Esther Garcia, Atticus Gerberding, Lee Golden, Jill Goodman, Katy Gross, M.G Harman, Spencer Isitt, Tony Jackson, Al Kelman, Donald Kratt, Eric Kunsman, Marina La Palma, Horatio Law, Rusty Leffel, Aimee Madsen, Ellen Mahaffy, Beryl Markowitz, Kai Mcbride, Eric McCollum, Dan McCormack, Joshua McGrath, Larry McNeil, RJ Muna, Merecedes Nelson, Hunter O'Hanian, Jeremy Oversier, Gary Pikarsky, Andrew Roibal, Ryan del Rosario, Anna Rotty, Paula Selzer, John Siskin, Morgan Smith, Jerry Smith, Tom Stoffregen, Michael Sumner, Charlie Tadlock, Nick Tauro Jr., Ashton Thornhill, VC Torneden, Leanne Trivett S., Raymond Urena, Karey Walter, Jeff Waters, Glen Wilbert, Isabel Winson-Sagan, Thomas Winter, Tom Wise, Forest Woodward, Cody Yantis, Joan Zalenski, Tom Zimberoff
On view from February 2nd, 2024 to April 24th, 2024 at Foto Forum Santa Fe.
Georgia Photography Juried Exhibition
Georgia Photography Juried Exhibition
January 6 – March 17, 2024
Main Galleries
The Marietta Cobb Museum of Art presents our first MCMA- juried exhibition of photography. Focusing solely on photographers within the state of Georgia, this exhibition presents a selection of fine-art photography from over 400 submissions. Including portrait, landscape, still life, abstract, and street photography, this exhibition divulges Georgia photographers’ wide breadth of skill and subject matter.
Hand Magazine Issue 41
Issue 41 Artists and Pre-sale!!
Hi everyone!
We are excited to announce that Issue 41 is now available for pre-sale. The expected shipping date for subscribers and pre-sale orders is July 10. CLICK HERE to see the included artists, visit their websites, and pre-order your copy!
South x Southeast Gallery-Small Works
Small Works
curated by Donna Garcia
Online Now
South x Southeast Gallery
On the Walls
&
Artist's Reception
South x Southeast Gallery
August 26th
5-8pm
kindly rsvp to nancy@sxsemagazine.com
