amateur press is an independent press dedicated to producing lens-based editions through sustained, collaborative dialogue. we work closely with artists to produce carefully considered editions that emphasize process, materiality, and context. amateur press highlights works that explore photography as a site of poetic inquiry, social engagement, and material experimentation foregrounding photographic practices that resist dominant narratives and visual conventions. we make projects that resist spectacle and invite sustained attention.
based in chicago started in 2025 by garrett walinske and nat ware.
for project proposals please reach out to info@amateur-press.com