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I did not realize you were featured on Ted's site! How wonderful! I'm a big fan. I love the photos you have on this post. Your zine is stunning! Congrats.

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Thank you, Juliette!

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Looks like a super-successful colab. Love the pairings of the photos shown here in the post.

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It was. And we are really proud how it turned out!

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Jul 2Liked by Susanne Helmert

Thanks for re-posting. I found the information valuable, and it did cause me to pause and think about a collaboration I worked on with a photographer friend (I did the food work and writing, and she did the photography). The project was successful from our point of view, regardless of being turned down on the publisher's side of things a few times. Nevertheless, the project was valuable, and we followed a similar outline as you described.

On another note, I am interested in learning more about your zines. I have specific questions, so it might be best if I contact you privately.

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Feel free to shoot me an e-Mail with your questions. I will try to answer them.

I am sorry your project has been turned down. That is why I love self-publishing. ;-)

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Jul 2Liked by Susanne Helmert

Thanks… At the time it was depressing news. Now, I’m happy I didn’t take that path for several reasons - one being I wasn’t ready, and two my collaborator decided to move away from her career in food photography…

Self-publishing is a goal, but I need to understand the options much better…

I will pop an e-mail into your box…

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This is really great. Thanks for reposting it.

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Thank you, Mark!

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I love this collaboration, Susanne! The images are thoughtful and the pairings have a synergy in them. Beautiful project. Congratulations! I’ll check out Ted’s YouTube channel— thanks for sharing!

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Thank you, Stella. I would have never believed how much fun it would be to pair the photographs and we are really happy how it all turned out.

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Jun 30Liked by Susanne Helmert

Happy birthday Susanne,

I saw the AOP youtube video with Ted Forbes, but I did not associate it with you. Congratulations on making it on to the AOP with Ted. You are so right about the art of photography, it is an amazing source of inspiration and an insight into other styles and forms of photography, world wide, with a vast range of different experiences offered. I have followed Ted since 2014 or so and find his channel one of the true gems in a world of mediocrity. In answer to your other question, no I have never collaborated with another artist, well not to date. I do have ideas but am starting small with a simple Zine from Nantes in France where I currently reside. Like you I am a child of the world.

Very best wishes, until the next time, Phillip.

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Thank you for your comment, Phillip. Ted really stands out for me when it comes to Photography channels on YouTube. And I am not saying this because he shared my zine. As you said, he shares excellent advice and insights when it comes to all things photography and I have learned a lot from him.

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Jun 30Liked by Susanne Helmert

What a simple but great concept for your collaboration and the resulting zine - the images work so well together Susanne!

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Thank you, Lin. It is great to here your feedback on it.

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Susanne, This is a lovely Zine. The concept you chose for it with your friend is wonderful. Wishing you a very happy 50th birthday!

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Thank you, Thank you! It was a fun project and we are proud of the outcome. Happy you like it.

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