JUSTIN WALDRON
We became fans of Justin Waldron’s photographs last year on the release of his second zine Meanings of Moments. It’s now sold out. But he’s just released a third zine. Yaay! It’s called Seven Days and looks to be just as beautiful as the first two. We’re over the moon Justin found time to chat with Gym Class Magazine.
Hey Justin. Thanks for chatting with Gym Class Magazine. Where do you live/work?
Hello. I currently live and work near Kyoto and New York City.
What are the best/worst things about where you live/work?
New york is home to a studio space where my wife and I both live and work. It is a creative work environment – so our days are always productive. Kyoto is healthy for the everyday life. I often go to explore the mountains and countryside where I tend to capture more photographs these days. Wherever I am, I simply stay focused on the positive points.
You’ve published a few zines. They look great. What are they all about?
I like to self-publish. My heart goes into a series of processes – from capturing, to developing, to editing, to publishing. Each of these processes then become a whole, while retaining the feeling from each moment which I had originally felt.
How do you print/bind your zines?
For this mini-series, I hand selected a particular paper stock that I found suitable, hand-fed (papers always jam) a household inkjet printer, and then bind them with little staples.
Your first two zines are sold out. How do you promote your zines?
I simply send out an email announcing it’s release. New releases are sold at Panorama in Tokyo and Printed Matter in New York.
We’ve been checking out some of the photos on your website. Love ‘em. How do you describe your photographic style? Do you earn a living from photography?
I capture feelings found in my everyday – moments which reflect my inner-self. In regards to earning a living – still photography is now something I do for the love. Although, I occasionally do editorial assignments which allow me to work freely and with my heart. It is a nice contrast to the tranquil approach I use with photography. It is never forced when I shoot for self.
What was the last CD you listened to?
An Eddie Marcon album. But I am now listening to a new album by Honaga Yoko.
Where are you as you answer these questions? And if you look out the window, what do you see?
I am now at my workspace near Kyoto. Outside my window is a small vegetable garden and rice field.
Thanks for your time. Star!
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