Halftone photo demo @ Artworks, Mar. 31

Wednesday March 31st from 6-10pm there will be a halftone photo demo for those of you interested in screenprinting any photographs, or exploring printing with halftone in general.  The demo is 10 bucks plus materials, all proceeds go to NOLA Community Printshop.  There will be two demos throughout the evening one at 6:30 and another at 8:30pm.

We will go over the proper way to output your photo for halftone printing with photoshop, resources on where to have your film made, how to treat the screen for finely detailed images i.e. how to clean and coat the screen properly, as well as exposure times on the vacuum table.

725 Howard Avenue
New Orleans, LA 70130
(504) 571-7373
info@louisianaartworks.org

PDN Faces - call for entries

Photo District News announces a call for entries for its latest contest: "Faces."

ALL FIRST PLACE WINNERS will each receive a digital camera, a Photo Serve portfolio (worth $860), a PDN PhotoPlus International Gold Expo Pass, a Crumpler bag and one complimentary 16x20 print from Modernage - up to $150 value.

ONE WINNER will receive a CP-3800DW Printer from Mitsubishi Digital. THREE FIRST PLACE WINNERS will receive a 100 Gift Card from Black River Imaging ONE SPECIALLY SELECTED FIRST PLACE WINNER will receive a Free Mosaic Album or $500 Gift Card from Black River Imaging

THE WINNERS WILL BE PRINTED IN THE JULY 2010 ISSUE OF PDN AND IN AN ONLINE GALLERY NEW FOR 2010! PDN is expanding our distribution to include over 5,000 creatives! Winning work will be seen by industry photo editors, art directors and art buyers!

Categories  CELEBRITY/EDITORIAL PORTRAITS(STUDIO)
 ENVIRONMENTAL PORTRAITURE  SELF-PORTRAITS  ANIMAL PORTRAITS

Entry Fees SINGLE ENTRY SERIES STUDENTS $35 PER IMAGE $50 PER SERIES $20 (SINGLE OR SERIES) A Series consists of up to six visually-related images that will be judged as a single entry.

Deadline *Pay $10 per entry for the extended deadline: APRIL 5, 2010. All entries received after March 15, 2010 will be charged an extended deadline fee of $10 per entry.

ASMP presents dpBestflow Seminar, Apr. 27

Do you have a nagging feeling you can manage your images better and faster? Are you insecure about your archiving and backup systems? Are you ever disappointed in the final output of your work? Join ASMP and learn about dpBestflow, the definitive digital imaging resource for gaining efficiency, profitability and excellence.

Seminar Topics
    * Make informed decisions about choosing the best workflow for your needs
    * Maintain the color intent and quality of your work
    * Preserve your digital image files (and the work that you do to them) for the short and long term
    * Communicate more effectively with clients, printers, digital labs or anyone else handling your files
    * Work more efficiently so you can focus on creating great images and growing your business

FULL DETAILS
When: Tuesday, April 27, 2010
7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Doors open half an hour earlier.

Where: Tina Freeman’s Studio, 1040 Magazine Street
New Orleans, LA

This event is free of charge, but REGISTER HERE to ensure a space.

The Presenters
Richard Anderson is an ASMP National Board Member, chairs the ASMP Digital Standards Research Committee, and was the principal author of the Universal Photographic Digital Imaging Guidelines (UPDIG.org). Richard is the project leader of dpBestflow and co-author of Digital Photography Best Practices and Workflow Handbook.

Peter Krogh is the author of The DAM Book (O’Reilly, 2009), the most widely used reference on collection management for photographers. He is an Alpha Tester for Adobe imaging software, and is part of the prestigious Microsoft Icons of Imaging program. Peter is the senior project manager and a major contributor of the dpBestflow project.

SHOTS smoke and mirrors issue

If you haven't checked out the latest issue of SHOTS, you should ... there's a nice selection of work from their "Smoke and Mirrors" contest. See sample images. A quarterly subscription is $24.

SHOTS call for entries: anything goes

There's no theme for this contest, the subject matter is open. Send up to 12 images for consideration.

GUIDELINES

An established independent photography journal in its 23rd year of publication, SHOTS Magazine reaches an international audience of photographers, collectors, galleries, museums, educators and other fine art photography enthusiasts. Don't miss this chance to have your work seen! All submissions must be received by May 3, 2010 Submissions not prepared per the guidelines will not be accepted.

MPLS Photo Center: B/W call for entries

We ask: are the implications and meanings of black and white still central to photography's unique nature as a visual medium? 

Submissions to this juried exhibition are limited only by your imagination and your photographic eye. Portraits, fashion, editorial, landscapes, documentary, conceptual - all of these genres, and others not named, are open for consideration.

Prints should take whatever form they need to in order to represent the continuum of gray tones that comprise your photographs. Whether the initial recording was made on film or pixels is immaterial. However, in the final assessment, prints will be judged on their merits. Qualities of form, content, and relation to traditions of black-and-white printing and visualization will be sought in the pool of submissions.
 
Entry Fee: $35 up to 5 images; $10 each additional (no limit on number that may be submitted)
Prizes: $300 for 1st; $200 for 2nd; $100 for 3rd
Entries Due: July 23, 2010
Notice of Acceptance: August 2, 2010
Exhibition Dates: September 10 - October 25, 2010
Reception: September 10, 2010 

Juror: George Slade, Principal at re:photographica
George Slade has provided fine photographic artists and their audiences with insightful interpretation and curatorial expertise in exhibitions, classes, writings, lectures, and face-to-face exchanges for over 25 years. Formerly the artistic director of Minnesota Center for Photography (2003-2008) and the director of the McKnight Artist Fellowships for Photographers Program (1998-2008), George is currently a veteran presence at portfolio review events like Fotofest, Photolucida, Critical Mass, PhotoNOLA, and the Society for Photographic Education's regional and national conferences. In the last two years he juried regional and national exhibitions for the Coalition of Photographic Arts (Milwaukee), "New Directions 2009" at the Wallspace Gallery (Seattle), and IRevelar at the Naomi Silva Gallery in Atlanta. 

If selected your work will hang in the Mpls Photo Center galleries along with photographers from throughout the world. The exhibit will hang for 6 weeks: First place Award: $300; Second place Award: $200; Third place Award: $100. All exhibitors are included in the Mpls Photo Center’s online gallery.

Mpls Photo Center, , LLC | Minneapolis, Minnesota | www.mplsphotocenter.com

Center for Fine Art Photography: "Motion" exhibit

The Center for Fine Art Photography’s newest exhibition, "Motion," including New Orleans photographer David J. L’Hoste, will be on display from March 19 – April 17, 2010. See the image above for details.

Photoshop CS5 release

As if you didn't already know about it, Adobe is releasing Photoshop CS5 within days. It will probably be a must-have upgrade from the previews I've seen so far. Lightroom seems to be more of a requirement, as well, the more I use it. I'm still using Photoshop CS2 and it's really showing its age.

Strictly Business blog

George Long sends us this handy blog link from the ASMP about the business of photography: Strictly Business.

Marti Belcher offering India photo tour, Oct - Nov 2010

Marti Belcher is offering a "Moods Of India" tour, Oct 25 - Nov 9, 2010. The tour gets you two weeks of photo ops in India, and includes room and board, for around $6,000. Airfare, passports, etc. not included. An eight-person limit assures an intimate trip. The site reads:

This journey is for anyone who is passionate about discovering another land, another way of life. The physical stress level of the excursion is moderate. There will be walking but we will not be hiking mountains. It is usually warm in India but October/November is an excellent time to visit India.

Photographers and non-photographers alike will find much to captivate them. Photographers will enjoy the many and varied photo opportunities. However, this is not a photography course. For all participants, this trip is your own personal journey, a chance for you to explore and to tap into your senses. You will have the opportunity to interact with adults and children and to learn about an ancient culture that began thousands of years ago with a migration from Africa.

Eugenia Uhl @ Food and Beverage Museum

Also at the Food and Beverage Museum opening with Tom Varisco will be Eugenia Uhl with her food photography exhibit.

Sunday, March 28, from 4-6 pm at The Southern Food and Beverage Museum, located in the Riverwalk, the farthest uptown end.

Edward Hopper Biennial Juried Photography Exhibit: call to artists

The Edward Hopper House Art Center is holding an open call for their 2010 juried photography exhibit with juror and Aperture books publisher Lesley A. Martin. The exhibit will take place in three gallery rooms of renowned painter Edward Hopper’s birthplace and childhood home, now a multi-arts center. The submissions deadline for this exhibit is Monday, March 22, 2010 and all artists will be notified by April 13, 2010.

For more information call 1-845-358-0774 or email info@hopperhouse.org.

Philadelphia Museum of Art Portfolio Competition

The Women’s Committee of the Philadelphia Museum of Art is now accepting submissions for its first photography portfolio competition. Seven winners will receive cash prizes and their work will be included in a limited edition portfolio. Melissa Harris, Editor-in-Chief of Aperture  magazine, photographer Tina Barney, and PMA curator Peter Barberie are among the jurors. Submit online through May 15th.

The Darkroom offering 75% off darkroom supplies, Mar 27

The New Orleans Darkroom is having it's final sale of all darkroom chemicals, paper and darkroom equipment this Saturday, March 27th.  We are offering 75% off all of these items.  We have a variety of chemicals left at unbeatable prices.  We will no longer be supplying darkroom chemicals and accessories, so come and get them while supplies last!  We also have a Jobo Autolab ATL2 Plus and an Arkay Contact Printer for sale.

Saturday, March 27th -- 10am-6pm. If you have any questions, please feel free to call.

1927 Sophie Wright Place
New Orleans, LA 70130
(877) 316-0008 - toll-free
(504) 522-3211 - local

Tim MacPherson's home-constructed images

This is one of those why-didn't-I-think-of-that series of shots, from Tim MacPherson. His real portfolio is here, and worth a look, too.

La. Photographic Society exhibit in Baton Rouge

The public is invited to a reception at the Arts Council's Community Gallery, located on the 2nd floor at 427 Laurel Street in downtown Baton Rouge, this Friday, March 26, 2010 from 5:30 - 8:00pm.

The  Community Gallery is currently exhibiting recent works from the Louisiana Photographic Society. The exhibition will run through April 1st.

Participating artists include: Gene W. Bachman, Robert A. Connell, John Gallagher, Lisa Head, Paul Hersh, David Howell, Igor Kamalov, Kathleen "Kitty" Kvhnert, Theresa Mullins Low, Donna Marie Montagino, JP Morgan, Kathy Reeves, Helena Reynolds, Richard Robinson, Tom Stigall, Steven M. Tilley and Dana C. Voss

The Arts Council's Community Gallery is committed to offering rich and diverse cultural experiences to the Baton Rouge community through the presentation of regional, national and international artists' work.  Learn more about the Arts Council's Community Gallery at www.artsbr.org or by calling 225-344-8558. 

NOPA Needs You!

The New Orleans Photo Alliance is looking for a few good officers and committee chairs to lead us into the future.Two year terms start April 1, 2010.

Nominations are open through Sunday, March 28th.

Details, descriptions and link to nominations form here.

PhotoNOMA Registration Now Open

PhotoNOMA: One Night, 100 Photographers!
April 21, 2010
New Orleans Museum of Art

PhotoNOMA, the photographers' portfolio sharing night at the New Orleans Museum of Art is always a dynamic event. It offers photographers the opportunity to share their images with each other and the general public.

The public will be invited to view work from 6-8pm, on Wednesday April 21, 2010.

Participation is free and will be open to the first 100 photographers who register. Please complete the registration form linked here.

PhotoNOMA is sponsored by the New Orleans Museum of Art in partnership with the New Orleans Photo Alliance.

PhotoNOLA Committee Meeting Tonight

If you'd like to get involved in helping to plan the 5th Annual PhotoNOLA festival, in December 2010, please join us for the first committee meeting tonight.

NOPA Gallery
1111 St. Mary St.
NOLA 70130
6:30pm

Questions or suggestions?
Contact Jennifer Shaw at info@photonola.org.

Slideluck Potshow NY: bridge images, call to artists

If you have a series about bridges that you may be interested in showing off, then Slideluck Potshow NY wants you ... they're accepting submissions until April 15 for a show scheduled for Saturday, May 15 with the New York Photo Festival in DUMBO.

The projection will take place outdoors, in Dumbo, Brooklyn beneath the  Manhattan Bridge Archway - an epic public space that just reopened after nearly 20 years.  Naturally, the theme of the show will be "Bridges."

And in case you don't know it -- I didn't -- DUMBO is an acronym for Down Under the Manhattan Bridge Overpass, a neighborhood in the New York City, New York borough of Brooklyn. So there.

Tom Varisco: "Spoiled" @ Food & Beverage Museum

Member Tom Varisco invites all to a reception for his 18-image exhibit, Sunday from 4 to 6 at the Food & Beverage Museum in the Riverwalk. "Spoiled" features a selection of framed post-Katrina refrigerator photographs. Varisco will be signing copies of the book where the original photos appeared, in the first book published immediately after the storm.

Goran Popović: 20 years @ the Lignite Mine Kolubara in West Serbia

The latest from SocialDocumentary.net includes this Alien-esque black-and-white series from Goran Popović about the Lignite Mine Kolubara in West Serbia. Popović worked there for more than 20 years, which is the only way to explain how he got some of the crazy angles and shots in the series.

William Greiner exhibit @ NOMA, Apr 10-July 11

The New Orleans Museum of Art will showcase color photography from William Greiner, April 10-July 11. Greiner shot the first series, "Fallen Paradise," in and around New Orleans from 1995 until just prior to Hurricane Katrina, and shot "Land's End" in the Baton Rouge area between 2007 and 2010.

Deborah Willis lecture @ NOPA gallery, Sat. Mar 20

During The American Dream exhibit's closing weekend, juror Dr. Deborah Willis will be in town for some exciting events ...

McKenna Museum: 11am doors open, 3:30 lecture, Dr. Willis will talk about one of her newest books, Michelle Obama, The First Lady in Photographs, followed by a book signing. Also, Dr. Willis' two newest books, Michelle Obama and Posing Beauty will be available for purchase, courtesy of the Community Book Center.

NOPA Gallery: 5:30 doors, 6pm lecture, Willis will elaborate on The American Dream, the selection process for the exhibit, and some of her own work. Also followed by a book signing.

Named among the 100 Most Important People in Photography by American Photography Magazine, Dr. Deborah Willis is Chair and Professor of Photography and Imaging at Tisch School of the Arts, New York University, where she also has an affiliated appointment with the College of Arts and Sciences, Africana Studies.

Roman Alokhin Included in SHOTS 107

Congratulations to member Roman Alokhin!

"...my photo "Björk in Concert -  Atlanta" was published in the latest issue (107) of Shots magazine after someone posted on the NOPA blog a call for entries for "Smoke and Mirrors" at Shots. I don't remember who posted that entry, but thanks to them for letting us all know. Thanks! - Roman"

Credit goes to Eric Lincoln for doing such a wonderful job of keeping us informed about photo-related opportunities.

If anyone would like to see SHOTS 107  George Long recently donated a copy plus several back issues to the NOPA Library.  Swing by the gallery and check 'em out! Or support independent publishing and order your own copy here.

Cajun Country Workshop

The amazing Debbie Fleming Caffery is teaming up with Carlan Tapp to offer a multimedia (photography & audio) workshop in Breaux Bridge this May. Details here.

Call to Artists: Venus Envy 2010 at Baton Rouge Gallery

Baton Rouge Gallery will host the 12th Annual Venus Envy-Baton Rouge (VEBR10) exhibition from April 13-29. The exhibition is a multi-media juried showcase featuring the work of female artists living within a 300-mile radius of Baton Rouge. The gallery is accepting applications from eligible female artists interested in taking part in this year’s VEBR10.

Diane Hanson, a gallery artist member, is the juror for VEBR10. Hanson's own work takes fragmented pieces of remembered events and places and creates nonlinear narratives that revolve around one idea or place. Her work is a reflection on rural America and is influenced by the relationship between rural and urban communities, the development of ethanol and genetically modified organisms (GMO), and misconceptions and stereotypes of rural living mixed in with her own experience of being raised on a farm.

Venus Envy is a St. Louis, Mo.-based non-profit organization driven by women that positively affects everyone by empowering women through the arts, according to their mission statement. In addition to VEBR10, Venus Envy also hosts events in St. Louis, Mo.; Memphis, Tenn.; and Davenport, Iowa.

To be considered for the VEBR10 exhibition, all entries must be received (not postmarked) by 6 p.m. on March 18, 2010. For more information on the VEBR10 prospectus and application, please visit batonrougegallery.org or visit the gallery in person at 1442 City Park Avenue. For more information on the event, please contact the gallery at 225.383.1470.

Or download the prospectus.

Artists announced for La. Road Trip exhibit

Thom Bennett, NOPA's VP of Programming, sent out the list of photographers this weekend who were chosen for the Louisiana Road Trip exhibition at this year's Jazz Fest. The artists selected to exhibit are:

Sandra Chen Weinstein

Jenny Ellerbe
Marjorie Pierson
Morris Brum
Rita Posselt
Mark Mouton
Jason Neville
Jennifer Ocken
Thomas Neff
Mario Tama
Lee Celano
Suzanne Richards
Owen Murphy
Norris Fontenot
Bonita Waesche
Mark Charleville
George Long
Ted Cullen
Leslie Parr
Lucius Fontenot
Neil Alexander
Sesthasak Boonchai
Dede Lusk
Natasha Sanchez
Jeffrey Ehrenreich
Lori Folse
Betsy Gosling
Joseph Kerkman
Edward Richards
Ms. Freddye Hill
Eric Lincoln

We hope everyone will have an opportunity to visit The Grandstand during Jazz Fest this year and see the exhibit in its entirety. It promises to be a unique representation of the beautiful and unique state we live in. And, if you see Nick Spitzer on the grounds of the Festival, please thank him for such a wonderful job he did jurying. 

And here's a picture of Nick (the producer and host of American Routes), so you know what to look for!

Harvey Stern exhibit: "Travels in Asia"

You are invited to the opening reception of Harvey Stern’s photographic exhibition of his travels in Asia and     Africa, on Friday, March 19th, 5-7P.

Legal Perks—a new coffee shop at 2601 Tulane at Dorgenois (Tulane Towers), is hosting the exhibit.  Free parking at the former Taco Bell lot next door or in the adjacent garage.

Exhibit is ongoing at Legal Perks Coffee Shop, open Monday- Friday,  8AM-3PM.

Cédric Delsaux - landscape & interior show

A very nice perspective here on landscapes and interiors, by Cédric Delsaux.

"French photographer Cédric Delsaux, who recently signed with Bonni Benrubi Gallery, opened his show yesterday evening. Delsaux creates landscape and interior photographs that address a popular subject: the interaction of the human (built) environment with the natural environment. "Nous Resterons Sur Terre" (Here to Stay), as the show is titled, borrowing the name of his 2008 monograph, includes images of indoor ski slopes in Dubai, low-income housing dwarfed by a modern casino in Macao, and interiors of a decomposing Soviet-era Tchernobyl hospital, among other wonders."

More on Facebook. You can see the exhibit at the gallery in NY:

41 East 57th Street 13th Floor,
New York, NY 10022
212.888.6007 tel
212.751.0819 fax

A Creative View Camera Workshop with Steve Simmons

A Creative View Camera Workshop
with Steve Simmons, publisher of View Camera Magazine
April 3 & 4, 2010

Explore the unique capabilities of this classic camera in making contemporary images.

Swings & Tilts & Big-ass Cameras
(Seeing Upside Down and Backwards)
A Creative View Camera Workshop

The New Orleans Photo Alliance presents Steve Simmons, publisher of View Camera Magazine and author of Using the View Camera, in a workshop designed to explore the unique capabilities of this classic camera in making contemporary images. Mr. Simmons, a Master of the view camera, will thoroughly demonstrate and explain how to set up and use the controls of a view camera and provide practical help in making Portraits and photographing Architecture with your new-found skill. If you have never experienced working with a view camera or if you want to hone your skills with a master, this workshop is for you.

Dates of workshop: April 3 and 4, 2010
Cost of workshop: $75/NOPA members
$100/join NOPA + workshop (a $10 savings)
$125/non-members
$50/students (valid student i.d. required)
Online registration form here: http://spreadsheets.google.co/viewform?formkey=dEItNmN1VnVDY2xualB5WFN4bWFWQ0E6MA

Workshop Description:

Saturday April 3
1 - 4pm: Mr. Simmons will give an introduction and demonstration of the view camera where you will learn about swings and tilts and how they control perspective and focus. You will learn to compose upside down and backwards on the ground glass and you will get hands-on knowledge of every aspect of using a view camera from mounting lenses, using film holders and more.

Sunday April 4
9 - 12pm: Photographic Portraiture with the view camera
12 - 1pm: Lunch break
1 - 5pm: Photographing Architecture with the view camera

SIGN UP HERE!
Payments will be accepted via Paypal to "photoalliance@gmail.com." Please write "View Camera Workshop" in the subject line.

Fotofest 2010 - Houston, March 12 - Apr 25

Fotofest, which provided some inspiration for our own PhotoNOLA, is coming up in Houston, March 12 - Apr 25. The fest will include workshops, curatorial forums, exhibitions, print auctions, evenings with artists and a "bike scramble," whatever that is. Looks like an awesome road trip. Lots of info on the website, check it out.

Previous NOPA member Lauren Singer is also exhibiting her show, "Distillations," at KHONS during Fotofest. Her opening is Friday March 19th at 7p to 10:30p.

Alfredo De Stéfano (Coahuila, Mexico), Red Mummy in the White Desert, Sahara Desert, Egypt, 2008

Photomedia Center - new website

The Photomedia Center has launched a new website, and it's nicely done. Features right now include a Holga show, an exhibit by Sarah Peck, and pics of Muay Thai culture.

Photo Review - call for entries

The Photo Review, a highly acclaimed critical journal of photography, is sponsoring its 26th annual photography competition, and will reproduce accepted entries in its 2010 competition issue and on its website. Also, the prize-winning photographers will be chosen for an exhibition at the photography gallery of The University of the Arts, Philadelphia.

Brian Paul Clamp, Director of CLAMPART, one of New York’s leading contemporary photography galleries, will be the juror.

Awards include SilverFast HDR Studio ($500), SilverFast HDR ($300), SilverFast DC Pro for digital cameras ($300), from LaserSoft Imaging; a $250 gift certificate from Calumet Photographic; a 500 GB ioSafe Solo external hard drive ($250); a 24"x50' roll of Museo Silver Rag ($240 value); a 5 DVD set of the Calumet Image-maker series ($200); a 20"x24" silver gelatin fiber print from Digital Silver Imaging ($195); a $150 gift certificate from Lensbabies; camera bags from Lowepro; and $250 in cash prizes.

An entry fee of $30 for up to three prints, slides, or images on CD and $5 each for up to two additional images entitles all entrants to a copy of the catalogue. In addition, all entrants will be able to subscribe to The Photo Review for $36, a 20% discount.

All entries must be received by mail between May 1 and 15, 2010.

You can download a prospectus, or send a self-addressed, stamped business-size (#10) envelope to: The Photo Review, 140 East Richardson Avenue, Suite 301, Langhorne, PA 19047. For further information call 215/891-0214.

Acadiana Center for the Arts Southern Open 2010 - call to artists

The Acadiana Center for the Arts in  Lafayette, LA is holding its fourth Southern Open, a juried exhibition featuring artists from the 5 southern states of Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, and Florida.

Taking place in the Main gallery at the AcA, Southern Open is open to all visual artists over 18 years of age who are not presently in a degree-seeking program. Entries can include all types of media; photography, video/DVD and multimedia installations. Works that are original, completed within the past two years and not previously exhibited at the AcA will qualify for submission.

Juror is Bill Arning, Director of the Contemporary Arts Museum Houston since April 2009.

A juror's pick award of $1,000 and two $600 will be announced at the opening reception on May 8, 2010, 6-8pm. Juror's pick award will also receive a solo exhibition as part of the AcA's Side Gallery Series during May 2011. Purchase awards ranging from $500 to $2500 will be awarded at the artist reception on May8, 2010, 4-6pm.

March 22: Entry Form Postmark Deadline
April 16: Jury Decision Notification & Artwork Delivery Information
April 27 - April 30: Artwork Delivery Deadline
May 8: Artist Reception 4-6pm
May 8: Public Exhibition Reception 6-8pm
May 8 - July 24: Exhibition Dates

Standard entry fees are $20 for up to five entries, $5 for each additional submissions, 10 entries maximum. AcA members may enter up to five free submissions. Additional submissions (10 total) are $5 each.

Lewis Kemper - Canon workshop @ Bennett's Camera, Apr. 17

NOPA gallery closed March 13

The NOPA gallery will  be closed on Sat. March 13 because of the St. Patrick's Day parade and festivities on Magazine Street.  Check out this guide to the big day to see what there is to do.

Julie Dermansky Lecture Friday Mar 12

This Friday evening Julie Dermansky will be giving a powerpoint presentation at a photo Meetup club on the topic Photojournalism: Three Weeks in Haiti.

As of post time there is space for 7 more guests. Details & RSVP info can be found here:
http://www.meetup.com/NewOrleansPhotograhers/calendar/12732987/

Momenta workshop reminder

Lest you forget: Momenta workshops are coming in April, and there's a 20% discount for NOPA members. See the previous post for more info.

Helping John McCusker

Efforts to aid staff photographer for the Times-Picauyne, John McCusker, through a tough time are underway. His friends at the Times-Picayune are  organizing to help his family since his wife, Johanna  Schindler, suffered a brain aneurism on Saturday evening. Also, some of John's friends from the Dart Center have set up a Pay Pal account to help cover the expenses from Johanna's hospitalization and care. If  you'd like to contribute, follow this link. All the money will go directly to the

family.

_http://passdaplate.wordpress.com/_ 

Below is a website giving information about Johanna  Schindler's condition as well as a growing community effort to provide support  for John and his family. This web page was set up by Johanna's cousin to  keep everyone up to date on her condition.

http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/johannaschindler/journal

Thanks to Jef Jaisun for the heads up. 

Haiti Coverage by Julie Dermansky

Member Julie Dermansky recently spent three weeks in Haiti. Here is an article she wrote for wowowow summing up her experiences, including a slideshow of her photographs: http://www.wowowow.com/politics/three-weeks-haiti-julie-dermansky-447349

Tuition scholarship for M. Swanson workshop, Apr. 14-17

New Orleans Photography Workshops is offering a scholarship to cover the $495 tuition for Mary Virginia Swanson's workshop "Presenting your work to the Fine Art Community" from April 14-17.

Details are on the application form and the workshop description.

Epson printer and slide scanner assistance needed

Jim Belfon of the Gulf South Photography Project, 334 Baronne Street, is seeking a technically-proficient individual to assist him with his Epson 9900 printer - and he is also looking to purchase a 35MM slide scanner. If you can help, email him or call 504 579 4346.

"Consumption" call for entries - Center for Fine Art Photography

Deadline: April 13, 2010: Online by Midnight PST

Theme: Consumption is a multifaceted term that can signify the influence of advertising and marketing on our pervasive consumer culture. The word also speaks to our profound human instincts. To be consumed by something-be it illness, emotions, or beliefs-is to oftentimes confront one's realities. What, why, when, and how we consume determines the ramifications of the choices we make. Additionally, consumption can simply suggest a transformation. The Center is looking for images that visually depict Consumption and what it means to you and those around us.

Eligibility: *The exhibition is open to photographers world wide, both amateur and professional. The Center for Fine Art Photography invites photographers working in all mediums, styles and schools of thought to participate in its exhibitions. Experimental and mixed techniques are welcome.

Over $1300 in awards. Find out more on the website.

EVIL camera boasts DSLR sensor in pint-size package

Distant member Jef Jaisun turned in this bit of news about a new type of camera that is out to kick your DSLR's, um, sensor.

EVIL stands for Electronic Viewfinder Interchangeable Lens, and is our favorite acronym for cameras like the Olympus Pen, the Lumix GF1 and the Samsung NX10. These small, mirrorless, finderless cameras can fit in a pocket and outperform bulky DSLRs. Here’s why your next camera will probably be EVIL.

Read More http://www.wired.com/gadgetlab/2010/01/five-reasons-you-should-ditch-your-dslr#ixzz0gxCePsU1