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there's something in it for you
2024's last newsletter is full of it
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There’s nothing quite like a year. A mixed bag of 365 opportunities and challenges. This year was no different in that it was unique. Join me for a little trip. Come come, there are gifts too!
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reality beat AI, with your help​
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Watch this 2-minute clip to see how you did it! It was produced by Nexus BBDO after their creative director Federico Alonso saw my exhibition “can’t make that up.”
Since FLAMINGONE went viral, that iconic creature has been all over the real world too, from galleries to museums, magazines to TV shows, and high schools to universities. Last week it made an appearance on German prime time TV and was featured by My Modern Met as one of 2024’s best photos.
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If you can get your hands on a copy of FLAASH’s winter issue, you’ll find a first person essay I wrote about how it all happened and what it all means.
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And if you’re looking to adopt your own FLAMINGONE, the only better time than today was yesterday. Stop by my shop to learn why early birding literally pays off with limited editions. ​​
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wait, there's more
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​​​​What’s more rewarding than an award? A million things. But awards are cool too and I’m glad whenever my work gets recognized:
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SILLY LOVE: cover image Cewe Young Talent Award + Urban Exhibits + Great Photo Awards (featured in three exhibitions)
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S E L F I E N D: 35 Awards + KAAF (featured in two exhibitions + catalogue)
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iron age stone: SUGI x NAVA (featured in one exhibition)
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AUTUMN IN SPRING: Great Photo Awards (featured in one exhibition)
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ALL WAS FEEL: Smithsonian photo of the day
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his tribe: GLF Africa
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fresh trash - EEA
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If you like any of those, you can find them in the shop via the links.​​
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hit’em with a gift
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If you wanna win this year’s season, originality is the name of the game. And what’s more original than reality? Put the world on the wall with Miles Astray photo art. Here, take this subscriber-coupon: 10%OFF
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HOLIDAY DEADLINE: DEC 12
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Order within the next 48h to make sure your gift arrives on time for the holidays!
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Late-runners and second-guessers have an easy out with Miles Astray gift cards – instant arrival and no going wrong.​​
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And If you too like presents, you might be in luck. I’ll send out a little something-something to one of you. All you gotta do is get lucky.​​
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happy holidays
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Time to unwind. I mean, maybe not quite yet, but I won’t be pestering you with another newsletter this year. Wishing you and your beloved ones a big ladle of domestic bliss!
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So long,
Miles​​
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