i have been selected as one of PDN's 30!

wow. BIG day in my world. i've been selected as one of PDN's 30 emerging photographers to watch for 2009!!! i am truly humbled and honored to be included.

my issue hasn't arrived yet but i'll put up a photo of my page as soon as i have it in hand.

from pdn's intro:

"But while the task of selecting 30 photographers to represent our choices as the image-makers of the future becomes more daunting each year, the challenge always comes down to the same dilemma: Which photographs make you take notice? Which images force you to pause-to gaze at a page-arresting your eyes for moments on end? For us, these 30 accomplished that feat. They made us stare. They let us wonder. So this year we ask you to take a moment from your hectic schedule to admire the power of these new photographers. Read their stories, admire their resolve, but most of all, take a moment and revel in their images."

i've been following PDN's 30 for more than 5 years, hoping that someday I would make it in, and now it's finally happened! the extra cool bonus? my dear friend chloe aftel made it too! what a totally divine lovely perfect coincidence. wow. there are so many talented people in this issue, i'm in excellent company.

look out world, here i come! (w? the new york times magazine? are you listening?)