pamplemousse published by daylon hicks

Pamplemousse Magazine, founded by Nora Lalle in 2021, provides audiences with a thoughtful exploration of photography’s importance through a carefully curated selection of rising and established photographers. 

What makes the publication stand out is its ability to merge visual art with layered storytelling. She incorporates diverse forms of narrative from essays and in-depth interviews to photo features that invite readers to engage with the creative process behind each image. Launching just as the world began to transition out of the height of the coronavirus pandemic, the magazine emerged at a time when people were eager to reconnect with art, culture, and meaningful expression.

Photography holds a strong meaning not only in capturing images but also in its ability to reveal hidden layers of meaning. It asks viewers to look closer, to move beyond the surface of the image, and to recognize the subtle details that might otherwise go unnoticed. In this way, photography becomes more than documentation, it becomes a language of emotion, memory, and discovery. By encouraging audiences to explore these deeper narratives, they highlights photography as both an artistic and human experience, one that bridges visual beauty with thoughtful reflection.

Having that objective in mind alongside her team consisting of Jess Rhodes as Senior Editor, Camila Gutierrez as Associate Editor, Hannah Mendenhall Schmuck overseeing Design and Layout, Grace Gottesman leading Partnerships, Sofie Van Natta as Editorial Assistant, and Sasha Netchaev contributing Logotype Design, all able to showcase their respective skillset in a way that pushes the brand further and going beyond what’s on the surface level. 

Those opportunities opened the door for Pamplemousse to showcase its work at the San Francisco Art Book Fair and the Photo London event, while also launching its own initiatives such as the Spaces and Faces series. Each of these moments reflects a commitment to not only celebrating photography but also pushing the boundaries of how art can be shared, experienced, and expanded upon within new and diverse contexts.