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Michael Kirchoff: Photographer, Editor, and Advocate of the Photographic Arts

artist · 2026-05-23

In the recently revived Mixtape series on Lenscratch, Michael Kirchoff, a photographer and editor based in Los Angeles, is featured. Kirchoff specializes in both commercial and fine art photography, recognized for his large-format work and notable projects like 'An Enduring Grace' and 'Sanctuary.' He holds several editorial positions, including Editor in Chief of Analog Forever Magazine, Founding Editor of Catalyst: Interviews, and Co-Host of The Diffusion Tapes podcast. His accolades include recognition from the International Photography Awards and publication in Harper's and Esquire Russia. His prints are housed in the Wende Museum in Los Angeles and the Lishui Photography Museum in China. Kirchoff began his photography journey at seven or eight with a Polaroid SX-70 and advocates for diversification and collaboration among photographers.

Key facts

  • Michael Kirchoff is a commercial and fine art photographer based in Los Angeles.
  • He is Editor in Chief of Analog Forever Magazine and Founding Editor of Catalyst: Interviews.
  • He co-hosts The Diffusion Tapes podcast and was Contributing Editor for One Twelve Publishing's Traverse column.
  • His work has been published in Harper's, Black & White, Esquire Russia, and New Statesman.
  • His prints are in the Wende Museum (Los Angeles) and Lishui Photography Museum (Lishui, China).
  • He was a board member of the American Photographic Artists L.A. chapter from 2006-2016.
  • He started photography at age seven or eight with a Polaroid SX-70 camera.
  • He traveled to China for a photography festival in 2011.

Entities

Artists

  • Michael Kirchoff
  • Michael Behlen
  • Blue Mitchell

Institutions

  • Lenscratch
  • Analog Forever Magazine
  • Catalyst: Interviews
  • One Twelve Publishing
  • The Diffusion Tapes
  • Blur Magazine
  • American Photographic Artists
  • International Photography Awards
  • Prix de la Photographie Paris
  • Critical Mass
  • Harper's
  • Black & White (U.S.)
  • Black & White (U.K.)
  • Esquire (Russia)
  • New Statesman
  • Wende Museum
  • Lishui Photography Museum

Locations

  • Los Angeles
  • California
  • China
  • San Gabriel Mission
  • Palm Springs
  • Aruba
  • Venezuela
  • Lake Maracaibo
  • Alabama Hills
  • Tokyo
  • Siberia
  • Lishui

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