I have to admit that I was unfamiliar with the Canadian 01 Magazine until the recent release of their fourth issue, dedicated to photography, but I am totally blown away. Their site is brimming with gigantic images, interviews, reviews, and essays (also check out their excellent blog).

There are lots of promising photographers in the mix as well as some familiar faces: Summer 2005 Hot Shot Noah Kalina is interviewed about his passion for collecting photo books, and newly crowned 2009 Second Edition Hot Shot Jessica Eaton reveals her conceptual and technical approach to making experimental photographs.

It's a treat to see so much interesting work and writing concentrated in one site. Congratulations to Noah and Jessica, and everyone at 01 on a great issue!

Untitled by Kelli Anderson

You're probably used to seeing Hot Shots pop up on some of your favorite blogs and in galleries across the globe but it's not every day that you see Hot Shots on TV. Later this month, Summer 2005 Hot Shot Kelli Anderson will be featured on the Brooklyn Community Access TV show "Caught in the Act," which despite its saucy title, she promises "is not as risqué as it sounds!" The episode, which was filmed last week, includes an interview with Kelli about her work and life and then follows her on a shoot for her latest project.

All of the photos in the series in question are taken in extremely organized places—library stacks, the supermarket, an office, museum storage, etc.—where you have these long aisles set up for targeted browsing. I take an object from these aisles and retrofit it like a simple marionette, styling it so that it looks alive. Through the analog magic of invisible fishing line, I can then tie up the object so that it looks like it is floating in the space, escaping order.

A previous look into the process of Fall 2005 Hot Shot Curtis Mann (who is also, as was just announced, an invited artist to the Whitney Biennial 2010!) only added to the intrigue of the work but Kelli writes, "I hope that by filming the process we didn't suck the mystery right out of those photos. I feel like it is a very sustainable series and want to carry on."

Make sure not to miss this program, which will air later this month and will then repeat for the month of January. The BCAT TV Network cablecasts on Time Warner, Cablevision, RCN and Verizon cable systems in Brooklyn, and the channel designations vary between the systems. On Time Warner, BCAT can be found on channels 34, 35, 56, 57. On Cablevision, BCAT can be found on channels 67-70. On RCN, BCAT can be found on channels 82–85. On Verizon, BCAT can be found on channels 41–44.

Photograph by Noah Kalina

Summer '05 Hot Shot and 20x200 edition-maker Noah Kalina is featured in the newest edition of PICTURE Magazine! Unfortunately the interview is not online, so you'll have to head to your nearest magazine shop to read the full copy. In Noah's own recap on his blog he writes, "after reading the article, another piece of wisdom I wish to share is: 'never do in person interviews. Always do the email interview.'"

There are just a few of Noah's 20x200 edition, Untitled LA, remaining on 20x200, and after that you will be out of luck, so get one while you can.

20x200 edition-maker Kevin J. Miyazaki curates and compiles the tinytinygroup show, a mini "electroexhibit" of images centered around a unifying theme. This month's work brings nocturnally-inspired images together on your screen, and features the work of Hot Shots Juliane Eirich and Noah Kalina alongside 18 other photographers.

See the current exhibit here (click twice to make it big) and see past exhibits here!

Summer '05 Hot Shot and 20x200 artist,Noah Kalina, has launched an eponymously titled magazine, Kalina Magazine. Each issue is themed, and the sopohmore issue, available now, focuses on his adoration for his cat, Bean.

See more of Noah's work here and here.

Chess Game, 2008
by Rachel Hulin

Rachel Hulin was crowned a Hot Shot way back in Spring '05. Since then she has built a blossoming career for herself as a working photographer, photo editor and writer. Her blog, A Photography Blog, is a jovial mix of photo news and insights, rambling thoughts (that somehow always seem relevant), and a lovely dose of idiosyncratic humor.

Perusing her blog today I learned that another Hot Shot (Summer '05), Noah Kalina, will be shooting for I.D. Magazine's annual design issue.

Scanning a little further down, I spotted an image from one of our newest Hot Shots, John Mann.

Seems like Miss Hulin truly has her (trigger) finger on the pulse.

Bookmark A Photography Blog today, and it'll make you smile tomorrow, I promise.

Noah Kalina, Untitled (20080629) by Noah Kalina

Summer '05 Hot Shot Noah Kalina has an amazing piece in an auction organized by Daniel Cooney Fine Art.

Emerging Photographers Auction
Presented by Daniel Cooney Fine Art, New York
November 14 - December 10, 2008

All lots are on view at Daniel Cooney Fine Art during regular business hours and by appointment.  511 West 25th Street, #506
, New York, NY 10001,
 212.255.8158. Gallery hours are Tuesday - Saturday 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.) The auction is taking place on iGavel.

This is the first Emerging Photographers Auction held by Daniel Cooney. "The auction is a curated group of 25 images by very promising emerging talent. This is a special opportunity to introduce young artists to collectors at all levels as all reserves are set at $200," the gallery says.

20x200 artist Dana Miller is also featured in the auction.

Buy Noah's 20x200 work too.

Summer '05 Hot Shot Florian de Lassee had a fantastic photo printed in The New York Times Magazine, alongside The Way We Love Now piece, "The Price of Optimism."

And, on 20x200, Kara reports on friend of HHS Jason Polan, who is selling a shirt on McSweeney's

Next, the one and only Jason Polan is selling a t-shirt on McSweeney's. He promises that when you wear the shirt, "You win the lottery and make all the right decisions with the money". Who could refuse this offer?

by Hot Shot Robert Knight

It is shaping up to be a busy summer for Hot Shots from all seasons. Summer '05 Hot Shot Robert Knight was just part of a two-man show titled Things I've Seen, put together by student curator Simeon Durham, of the Hyde Leadership Academy. Knight's photographs explore the personal space of the bedroom. The exhibit was up at ARTSPACE, a non-profit organization presenting local and national visual art, provides access, excellence and education for the benefit of the public and the arts community in New Haven.

You can see some of Robert's interiors work on his well-designed website and you can purchase an edition at 20x200.

Remember that talk about websites? I still don't have all the answers. But I have a good example. James Deavin, a Summer '05 Hot Shot, has a great website and a great blog. James's last post, by chance, is about website redesign. He writes, in general, with a candid honesty that is refreshing. It is nice to see his daily snaps so close to his carefully edited portfolio projects.

And there are gems like this, ". . .using a camera/phone hybrid. These devices mean you can more easily ask your friends for advice on composition-related dilemmas." I never thought of the cameraphone that way before. Brilliant.

SEED magazine, cover photography by Summer '05 Hot Shot Noah Kalina

Summer '05 Hot Shot Noah Kalina has a stunning photograph on the cover of the current issue of SEED and a 10-page photo essay on "Labs at Night" inside the magazine. And Kalina recently stopped by 20x200 to release an edition and a chat with Jen Bekman.

Summer '05 Hot Shot, Noah Kalina, has been taking a picture of himself everyday since January 11, 2000. He recently compiled a video to put together a time lapse of the past 6 years. You can see the subtle changes of the background and the changes of his sometimes wild hair. Here is the video posted by Noah on Vimeo, a great personal video sharing website.

Everyday on Vimeo

The video has been circulating throughout the internet along with another video, of the same concept but different execution by Ahree Lee.