I like to pretend that I'm a photographer

The fabulous Ms. Mary K, founder of Culture Grits, a Memphis culture webzine, was kind enough to let me submit some photos for publication. And here they are, in all their amateur glory.

Check out the rest of the issue. I especially enjoyed the interview with Kelley Anderson, founder of the Southern Girls Rock 'n' Roll Camp. I had at least one women's studies class at MTSU with Kelley, and she was always the most articulate and well-spoken person in the class. I really admire the work she's doing, and I hope I can get involved in the new Memphis camp in some way.

I found out yesterday that some agency asked my workplace if they could buy my White Stripes photo(s) through them. I would have gotten a decent commission on the whole deal. But, alas, the White Stripes machine had me sign that release saying I would die poor and lonely, so I couldn't sell the photo(s). Meanwhile every drunkard in the front row with a camera phone got the same basic pictures and could theoretically make some decent money off of them, all because they didn't sign anything. Thanks, White Stripes!

CultureGrits has launched

I love it when people take a creative idea and run with it. Which is why I am smitten with CultureGrits, the new online Memphis culture and arts zine. Their inaugural issue is up, and I'm sure they're looking for submissions (art, photos, essays, nonfiction, etc.) for the next issue, which posts on June 27. If you've got a slice of Memphis to share, e-mail Mz. Mary K and let her know!