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june 27 2008 : coconutgrovegrapevine.com

june 26 2008 : the daily candy weekend guide

june 26 2008 : MAG (miami art guide)


june 25 2008 : video interview on plumtv : daybreak show : see it online


june 24 2008 : miami newtimes

A Day in the Life
The 305 filtered through the lens, 24/7/365.
by Carlos Suarez de Jesus


Don’t confuse Alissa Christine’s photographic diary of the Magic City with an obsession to record the inexorable tick of time passing. Since January, Christine has been capturing everyday moments as part of a yearlong project to distill the spirit of Miami on a particular day. “It’s not really about time,” Christine says of her project. “It’s more about the present moment and reaffirming that life is timeless.” At 7 p.m., the Butter Gallery unveils “I Love Miami 365,” featuring 167 multiformat prints representing the halfway mark of the shutterbug’s perspective on the pulse of the 305.
Some of the snaps depict typical ocean views, but her “random stringing of events” exude anything but a tour guide’s vibe. Christine has shot pictures during a supermarket run or while flying in a Cessna — all in order to reveal our city from a different point of view. “I paint with light when I take pictures, and paint pictures with color with a computer,” the artist reflect


june 17 2008 : miamiprovocateur.com


may 02 2008 :  fotomission.org

Alissa Christine WON Fotomission's
4th South Beach Photomarathon Competition!

( see winning photos online: april 20)

One hundred and four contestants were assigned six topics to photograph on South Beach over a period of five hours on April 20th 2008. The topics, Green, Wild, Refreshing, Hot, Style and Only on South Beach, were kept secret until the event day and were be purposefully vague to give the contestants plenty of room for self-expression. At the finish line, only 4 photos per topic were submitted "as-is" (no allowance for post-digital editing or retouching).
(full article)

Alissa Christine won First Place in the category of "Style," and Honorable Mention for "Hot."





march 29 2008 :  miamiartzine.com
SWAN day miami beach proclamation at vino


 

feb 29 2008  :  miami.com

Alissa Christine loves Miami (every day)
By Jessica Sick

It's hard to love Miami 365 days a year. Hell, it's hard to love it for more than ten minutes (the glow usually dimmed by having to park on South Beach or visiting Dolphin Mall). Alissa Christine has managed to find a way to ignore that cloud of negativity that seems to loom despite our freakishly plentiful sunshine, and instead pay attention to the city's beauty -- at least through her camera lens.
In response to a show she was to be part of in New York City, the local photographer decided to feature one picture every day for a month. When she returned home, the light bulb went off and ilovemiami365 was born. Starting on January 1, 2008, she would choose one photo, once a day, for an entire year, each month holding a show to display that month's photos. With two months under her belt, Christine hasn't cheated yet (meaning taking photos in advance) -- managing to capture an image daily by midnight. Well, almost.
"There have been times when I've been out and I get a great photo at 1 or 2 a.m. -- sometimes Saturday morning as just an extension of Friday night. Then again," she adds, "it's fair game for next day's photo, too." After all, some days are more inspiring than others, she admits. (We're guessing those are the days that involve parking on South Beach.)

To see more of Alissa Christine's images, click here. Each week we'll feature a new image.


oct issue 2007 - 944

 

event photos

jan 31 2008 : launch party at ola
: on 944.com


raves

...from Alice S.: 5/12/08
...This is really good. I got so caught up in your sight, I looked and read each one. I love the descriptions. It's just amazing seeing the world through your eyes. Awesome.

...from Gregg Pawley : 4/21/08 (photomarathon participant)
...your work in general is outstanding and your conception of the 365 ... is truly creative. All types of art interest me, but photography is so special in that everyone has it inside of them, but few figure out how to let it out. You got it going good. Keep it up

...from lori : 2/29/08 (feb 24 model)
...thanks so much for the experience! Your pics are absolutely beautiful! They totally capture the essence of MIAMI! :-)

...from Eyal Avoth : 2/6/08
Ilovemiami365 is an awesome idea. 1 day at a time is not just a life motto but it also beautifully illustrates the colorful picturescape of the city.

...from Roman 1/27/08
Thanks - just get all us northerners thinking of sun and palm trees when its in the low 30s here and I'm thinking of pouring water for an ice rink in the backyard ;)

...from Lawrence Gartel : 1/26/08
Subject: We ALL LOVE MIAMI 365
Ali, You are right on the money. THIS is exactly what ART is all about in today's world: Self promotion = art concept that makes the artist money to survive. We cannot rely on anyone except ourselves. This is a very very good idea/concept that is packaged perfectly.
- So in participation with my MASSIVE MUSIC FESTIVAL Id like to either showcase your ilovemiami for the month of MARCH or some sort of other ilovemiami. You could take this concept in so many directions. It is very exciting. I just love every part about this. "Local Diva." "Celebration of Miami."
Congrats and lets catch up soon!
xo Laurence
gartelmuseum.com

...from Lumonics Light Museum : 1/26/08
Hello Alissa,
Your photographic calendar is quite an awesome project. I am looking forward to seeing more of it. 
Wishing you continued success with your projects.
Barry Raphael
lumonicsmuseum.net

..from Inaia : 1/25/08
Subject: ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL!
I am so proud and inspired.  What beautiful images.  They really speak to me.  Can't wait to buy the book.   Good job Girl!
inaia.com

...from Ari : 1/25/08
Subject: YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
:~)  I Love Miami cause of people like you!!!!

...from Monica Glass : 1/25/08
So good to see you are doing your thing, and doing it well!!!