National Portrait Gallery, November 26, 2008 – September 27, 2009

Katy Grannan
Since receiving her M.A. from Yale in 1999, Katy Grannan has been exhibiting her photographs throughout Europe and America to increasing critical acclaim. The Massachusetts-born Grannan produces distinctive, haunting portraits, often using the mundane particulars of everyday lives to heighten our sense of her subjects’ individuality.

Kathleen
Katy Grannan
Chromogenic print, 2007
Published in New York Times Magazine, March 18, 2007
Collection of the artist, courtesy Greenberg Van Doren Gallery, New York City; Fraenkel Gallery, San Francisco; Salon 94, New York City
© Katy Grannan

Jocelyn Lee
Jocelyn Lee approaches her photographic subjects looking to reveal not simply the individuality of those who pose before her camera. She also wants to convey something deeper about how her subjects confront the place where they live and the situation in which they find themselves. This interest in the psychological dimensions of character is emblematic of her portraiture— whether she is working on an editorial assignment or on an independent project.

Untitled (Jocelyn with moth)
Jocelyn Lee
Chromogenic print, 2002
Collection of the artist
© Jocelyn Lee

Ryan McGinley
Ryan McGinley’s contribution to “Feature Photography” includes a select group of photographs taken at several concerts headlined by Morrissey between 2004 and 2006. Capturing the varied expressions and moods of the fans in attendance, these portraits suggest the enthusiasm shared by many for this charismatic English musician. McGinley also has acknowledged his own admiration for Morrissey, especially in the way in which his music addresses pertinent issues for him and for many other young people.

Untitled (Morrissey 25)
Ryan McGinley
Chromogenic print, 2006
Published in UOVO, April/June 2007
Seth O. and Mandy W. Lax
© Ryan McGinley

Steve Pyke
Steve Pyke readily admits that his life in photography has been propelled largely by his fascination with the face. Born in England and now based in New York, Pyke first won notice for his distinctive close-up portrait style in the 1980s, with editorial work for the music press and magazines such as Britain’s popular “style bible,” The Face. In the intervening decades, Pyke’s photographs have reached a wide audience through their publication in major magazines around the world and their exhibition in museums and commercial galleries.

Rem Koolhass
Steve Pyke
Gelatin silver print, 2005
Published in the New Yorker, March 14, 2005
Collection of the artist, courtesy of Flowers Gallery, New York City
© Steve Pyke

Martin Schoeller
Martin Schoeller has exhibited his portraits internationally and has received numerous awards. His photographs have appeared in many prominent magazines, including the New Yorker, Gentleman’s Quarterly (GQ), Vanity Fair, and Rolling Stone.

Angelina Jolie
Martin Schoeller
Digital C-print, 2004
Collection of the artist, courtesy Hasted Hunt, New York City
© Martin Schoeller

Support for the following cameras have been added in this update:

* Canon 1000D (Digital Rebel XS/EOS Kiss F)
* Canon 50D
* Fuji FinePix IS Pro
* Kodak EasyShare Kodak Z1015 IS
* Leaf AFi II 6
* Leaf AFi II 7
* Leaf Aptus II 6
* Leaf Aptus II 7
* Nikon D700
* Nikon D90
* Nikon Coolpix P6000
* Olympus SP-565 UZ
* Pentax K2000 (K-m)
* Sigma DP1
* Sony A900

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Lightroom users can gain support for the same cameras by downloading version 2.1, currently at the release candidate stage:

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The workshop is limited to 20 attendees who will participate in lectures, hands-on demonstrations and critiquing sessions by photo professionals. Attendance requires that you use a DSLR at the workshop unless a special exception is granted. Each attendant will receive up to $1,000 in hardware and software.

Arthur H. Bleich and Steven Katzman, (award-winning professional photographers and published authors), will reveal the artistic and technical skills required to recognize and shoot unique and imaginative images. Also, Ron Wolfe and Dan Loffler will demonstrate professional techniques and do personal mentoring.

Workshop participants will learn the following:

• how to exhibit and market their work, print, mat and frame color and B&W images,
• how to create a web photo gallery and publish their own photo books.

Also offered will be one-on-one Photoshop and Photoshop Elements sessions at individual skill levels.
Attendees who do not yet own DSLRs may borrow a state-of-the-art Pentax DSLR for use prior to and during the workshop.
A bank of Epson printers will be available round-the-clock in the ship’s high-tech conference room, from which full Internet service is available.

You will start achieving results by the second day and by the end of the week will have developed a methodology that will enable you to capture images that are uniquely yours.
Long after the workshop is over, you will use what you learned to continue seeing in new and creative ways. All-inclusive costs begin at $2,332, with non-attendee companions paying less than half. More informations at: http://www.dpcorner.com/cruise (tel1-800-652-2267)

So here they are (EARLY-BIRD REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Sept. 15, 2008):

* “The Art of Nature: Creative Macro Photography”
in his Alpharetta, GA backyard – 1-day class,
Saturday, September 13th (2008) from 9 am to 5:30 pm

* “Fall Color in the Smokies”
Townsend, TN
Oct. 21-26, 2008

For more informations you can visit http://www.charlesneedlephoto.com/workshops.html and don’t hesitate to contact Charles directly for information and to register.

“The beauty and attractiveness of Himalaya emanate not only from the beauty of the mountains but also from what surrounds it. Nepal is a country of hospitable people with picturesque villages, with an amazing diversity of cultures and traditions and also a great variety of flora and fauna.”

You can view some of the best photographs from the expo here.
Also, if you are interested, Mihai Moiceanu invites you to a new series of workshops.

The theoretic notions of photocomposition and the processing and analysis of the photographs on the computer will be combined with the photo tours around Magura-Bran area. Under Mihai Moiceanu’s guidance you will carry out landscape photographs, but also peasants or sheperds portraits, photographs of rural architecture (houses, hodai, sheepfolds) or photographs that capture rural activities (ploughing, mowing etc).

More details here.

Looking back through Earth Shots’ first 500 photos, you can’t fail but be amazed by the sheer variety and quality of images we have featured – we have all the brilliant photographers to thank for that! We would also like to thank our loyal commenters who have helped transform Earth Shots from a plain website into a thriving community.

Curios to see the most impressive 500 pictures of nature from all over the world? Here’s a panel with these pictures. (from http://www.earthshots.org/500/)

The online entry process is very easy, simply filling out a short registration form and then uploading your JPEG image files. Due to numerous requests for a little more time, we have extended the entry deadline to March 3rd at 11:59 pm (California Time).

Entry Fee: $25 for the first entry, $10 for each additional entry. There is no limit to the number of entries an artist may enter. Artists who entered work in any previous Art of Photography Show or the Art of Digital Show will receive a $15 discount towards the Art of Photography Show 2008.

$1,000 1st Place Award
$ 800 2nd Place Award
$ 600 3rd Place Award
$ 400 4th Place Award
$ 200 (11) HM Awards

This is the fourth year of this annual photographic exhibition. Approximately 20,000 people are expected to view the Show during the four-week run at the Lyceum Theatre Gallery. One of our key aims is to sell the work which is exhibited at The Art of Photography Show. Additionally, we will be pursuing a vigorous marketing and publicity campaign, to bring maximum media attention to the artists who are juried into the exhibition. Our great love of this art form (and being photographic artists ourselves) prompts us to ‘pull out all of the stops’ in order to showcase a truly excellent presentation of photographic art, to elevate and promote this art form, and to provide substantial benefits to the exhibiting artists.

More details and participation

Please join us at spectacular Alexander Beach on 17th February 2008 at 12 noon SLT. A guided tour video will be shown, followed by a photo contest and the amazing music of Kromus Korobase.

During the photo contest you will be able to shoot our fabulous models and submit your photos to the judges. The winner will get a fully-functional PhotoStage, wall space at the unique NeAt trIcKs fREe GaLlErY to display their work, and a full spread on The Best of SL magazine.

Contact us for additional information at ananke.media.systems@gmail.com, and check out our website for the latest news and tips.

See you there!

Photographers who would like to benefit from an ‘audience’ with Andy Rouse on the Páramo stand can come along on spec on the day but are recommended to book a slot in advance by telephoning the Páramo events team on 01892 786446. There is a limited number of complimentary tickets to the show worth £12 and early applicants will be rewarded with one of these to enable them to get into the Show for free.

1. The Ordnance Survey Outdoors Show takes place from 14-16 March 2008 at NEC Birmingham. Details of the programme and ticket purchase available at http://www.theoutdoorsshow.co.uk.
Andy Rouse is planning to be at the Outdoors Show on Friday 14th and Saturday 15th March. He is scheduled to present in the World Theatre on Saturday 15th March 10-11am and in The Perfect Spot for two 45 minute sessions, on Friday and on Saturday. At other times he can be visited on the Páramo stand – he plans to provide personal photography critiques on the Stand OU414 as follows: Friday 14th 10-11am, 12-1pm, 2-3pm and Saturday 15th from 12-2pm. Individual sessions can be booked by telephoning the Páramo team on 01892 786446. A payment of £15 is required for a 10 minute session.
2. For more information on any of the above and for images please contact Páramo marketing department by telephone (00 44 (0)1892 786447) or email catherine.whitehead@paramo.co.uk.
3. Further details on Andy Rouse are available at http://www.andyrouse.co.uk
4. For information on the Aspira Fund, visit http://www.aspirafund.co.uk .

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Here continues the list of the Booth Tours:

Samsung PMA 2008 Booth Tour
Samsung are showcasing their 14 megapixel GX20 DSLR, successor to the GX10 and close sibling to the Pentax K20D (they’re basically the same camera). Note that in the UK the GX20 is some £200 cheaper than Pentax’s version. As with every other manufacturer at PMA 2008, Samsung also have a multitude of new compacts on show.
The Samsung GX20 wireless grip, which is being shown in early prototype form, slots into the bottom of the camera and provides Wi-Fi connectivity. The prototype doesn’t have room for batteries, but the final version may take batteries when it’s released around May.

Nikon PMA 2008 Booth Tour
Star of the show for Nikon is the entry-level D60 DSLR, 10 megapixel successor to the D40x. This diminutive camera will go head-to head with Canon’s EOS 450d and Sony’s A200 models. Nikon are also showing new lenses and a vast sea of multi-coloured Coolpix compacts.
Pentax PMA 2008 Booth Tour
The Pentax K20D and K200D DSLRs are on show at PMA – the 14 megapixel K20D puts Pentax right in the mix in the competitive mid-range DSLR market. Completing Pentax’s Spring line-up are some new lenses and 4 new compact cameras.
Sigma PMA 2008 Booth Tour
The long-awaited and long-delayed Sigma DP1 is back at another trade show! First unveiled at Photokina in September 2006, the DP1 is now slated for a March release, priced at $1000 rrp or $800 street. The sample that I tried was still a little rough around the edges, but it looks as if the Sigma DP1 will finally see the light of day. Also being displayed was a new 200-500mm zoom lens, costing a whopping £16,000!!!
Olympus PMA 2008 Booth Tour
With no new DSLRs, Olympus are busy pushing their extensive range of compact cameras – no fewer than 9 new models in total, all in a wide range of colours. Most interesting is the 20x zoom SP-570 UZ, which is currently the World’s biggest ultra-zoom camera.
Canon PMA 2008 Booth Tour
Canon have the same size stand as last year, but this time with fewer new products on display. The Digital Rebel XSi is the star for Canon, joined by two new pro lenses and a few compact digicams.
Sony PMA 2008 Booth Tour
Sony have unveiled an advanced prototype version of their 24 megapixel full-frame professional DSLR camera at the opening PMA press conference this morning. Due for release by the end of 2008. the as yet un-named camera will feature the new 24.8 CMOS sensor that was announced yesterday. Also on show on the Sony booth are the new entry-level A350 and A300 DSLRs. Other highlights include the Cyber-shot T300, a multitude of W-series compacts, digital photo frames and Handycams with 10 megapixel stills capabilities…