New Orleans Photo Alliance

Tina Freeman presents "Tarot Garden, Niki de Saint Phal" @ Bob Tannen Gallery

2009-11-08T18:49:00.005-07:00

This Saturday marks the opening of the fourth and final show of Tina's photographs at Bob Tannen's Gallery, Studio 527.

She says: "I think it will be closing at the end of this show. I have loved showing there. This group was shot this last summer. If you don't make the opening, this Saturday November 7 from 6-9, the gallery will be opened Thursday- Saturday 1-5 or call Coeli Hilferty at (610) 213-6835 to make an appointment. Thank you so much for your support."

ASMP New Orleans/Gulf South General Meeting

2009-11-08T18:39:00.004-07:00

Tuesday, November 10, 2009

Social 6:30p.m.
Program 7:00 p.m.
Location: The Rink on Prytania

A Presentation by copyright lawyer, Greg Evelne AND A Presentation on "Self Promotion through Social Media" by Will Scott, owner of Search Influence. Will has been involved in on line marketing since 1995 and will discuss marketing through facebook, twitter, and flickr, etc..

Refreshments will be served.

Join "Help Portrait" for the holidays

2009-11-05T21:32:00.002-07:00

Help Portrait sends an invitation to join their community online. The blog is described as "a movement of photographers who are using their time, equipment and expertise to give back to those who are less fortunate this holiday season."

“Animal Magnetism” looking for submissions

2009-11-05T21:26:00.002-07:00

The Vermont Photography Workplace is looking for submissions for a national juried exhibition of photography at its PhotoPlace Gallery, in Middlebury, Vermont. The exhibition is called “Animal Magnetism” juried by John Willis, Director of In-Sight Photography Project. Approximately forty accepted photos will be on view at PhotoPlace Gallery in the month of January.

Details about the call for entries can be found on our website or you may e-mail us. Deadline for submitting is Dec. 7th.

Epson printer for sale

2009-11-05T21:25:00.002-07:00

Camilo Orozco is selling his barely-used Epson Stylus Pro 4800 for $980.0. Call 504-430-6340 if interested.

Free Photographers' Virtual Tradeshow

2009-11-05T21:20:00.003-07:00

All Day - December 2nd & 3rd, 2009

Join PDN on December 2nd and 3rd for a Photographers' Virtual Trade Show. This FREE online trade show will give professional and advanced amateur photographers the opportunity to visit virtual booths, receive personal attention, discover and buy the latest equipment and participate in 6 webcast panel discussions and presentations online—all from the comfort of your home or office.

Reigster online.

Michael P. Smith Fund’s Grant finalists

2009-11-05T21:16:00.001-07:00

The 2009 FINALISTS for the Michael P. Smith Fund’s Grant for Documentary Photography are:

Shannon Brinkman (LA)
Syndey Byrd (LA)
Jenny Ellerbe (LA)
Philip Gould (LA)
Deborah Luster (LA)
David Rae Morris (LA)
Lance Rosenfield (TX)
Jonathan Traviesa (LA)
David Wharton (MS)
Jennifer Zdon (LA)

The preliminary selection panel met at the NOPA Gallery October 11th in New Orleans. The three members of the panel were: Roy Flukinger, Chandra McCormick, Kevin Miller.

The NOPA grant committee received 40 applications for the grant. The geographic breakdown of entries was:

Louisiana 27 entries (18 from New Orleans)
Texas 7 entries
Mississippi 3 entries
Florida 3 entries
Alabama 0 entries

Jeff Rosenheim, Curator in the Department of Photographs at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, is the inaugural juror for the MPS Fund grant. He will be considering the proposals and portfolios of our finalists this month to select our 2009 grant recipient. We will announce the grant recipient at the PhotoNOLA Gala, December 10th.

NOPA needs a few good officers

2009-11-05T21:09:00.003-07:00

We are accepting nominations for the five New Orleans Photo Alliance officers who can begin a two-year term February 1, 2010. The officer positions are: President; Vice President of Programming; Vice President of Development, Secretary, and Treasurer. Any one can nominate any member in good standing for any of the positions. A member can also nominate his/herself.

You may use the following online nomination form to learn more about each position and/or submit your nomination.

Deadline- All nominations must be submitted by January 15th, 2010.

After confirmation of intent and qualifications, the nominees’ list will be published and passed on to our voting Board of Directors. The NOPA Board will vote at the next meeting January 28th, 2010. The new officers will assume duties on Feb. 1, 2010.

If you have any questions please contact Lori Waselchuk at 225-907-6695 or Mark Sindler.

Debbie Caffery is juror for Onward '09

2009-11-05T20:58:00.003-07:00

NOPA member Debbie Fleming Caffery is a juror on ONWARD ‘10, an annual juried photography competition exclusively featuring the work of new and emerging photographers with unique vision and talent.

Last year, ONWARD ‘09 attracted over 400 applicants with over 1600 photographs nationally and internationally. Peter Barberie, the Curator of Photographs at the Philadelphia Museum of Art, selected 73 photographs, by 69 emerging photographers, which were exhibited at Project Basho Gallery during the months of January and February.

Application deadline is Nov. 13.

Sweet Gals restaurant needs wall art

2009-11-05T17:30:00.002-07:00

SWEET GALS, a new restaurant at 1906 Magazine St. (around the corner from the NOPA gallery), is looking for black and white photography to hang on their walls. For info, contact owner farrah.kassam@gmail.com; 214-542-3212.

Lens Culture slideshow

2009-11-04T17:02:00.002-07:00

Lens Culture has a nice slideshow they've put together to preview Paris Photo 2009 [that link will take you to the English version of the site].

Interview with Sarah Wilson

2009-11-03T14:41:00.014-07:00

Sarah Wilson began photographing at the Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired in 2005 while working as a stills photographer on the PBS-funded film “The Eyes of Me.” Wilson was awarded the 2008 PhotoNOLA Review Prize for her "Blind Prom" series and will present a solo show of this work at the New Orleans Photo Alliance Gallery, opening this month (November 27 - Jan.24). Interviewed here by Ann Marie Popko.

How do you describe your photographic style?
I typically describe my work as documentary portraiture – telling the story of a community or subculture through portraits of individuals that comprise that group.

When and how did you start your career as a professional photographer?

I would say I officially started my photographic career the day I graduated from NYU. Each year, one graduating senior from the Photography and Imaging Department is awarded the Daniel Rosenberg Memorial Fellowship. This grant helps to support one project of the graduate’s choice and a solo exhibition one year later. I was the fortunate recipient of this award from my graduating class.

I believe that having this opportunity made an impact on how my career has progressed. The pressure of a solo show looming on the horizon was a call to action. I was charged with working on my photographic point of view right away. The impetus to realize a solid body of work led to the next body of work…and the next chapter of opportunities.

I would go on to assist photographers for several years after that, but I was always working on a personal project simultaneously.

How did your "Blind Prom" work begin?

I began photographing at the Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired in 2005 while working as a stills photographer on the PBS-funded film “The Eyes of Me.” This documentary follows four visually impaired teens through one academic year. Since then I have volunteered as the prom night photographer for the school each Spring.

How is your experience different when photographing the blind vs. the sighted?

The students have varying degrees of visual impairments, and those that were once sighted usually have memories of how they were photographed in the past. For those that were born blind, however, the definition of “smile for the camera” can be very different. They didn’t tend to self-consciously posture themselves as sighted teenagers often do, thus their true vulnerability and humanity is accessible to the camera.

As the winner of the PhotoNOLA 2008 Portfolio Reviews, what do you think made your work stand out to reviewers?

I came to last year’s PhotoNOLA with a box of prints from my BLIND PROM project and my editorial portfolio. My first reviewers responded very well to the images, and I guess they spread the word to other reviewers. I had several requests to see the work over the course of the weekend, even from reviewers with whom I did not have scheduled meetings. I believe that the project was successful at PhotoNOLA because the concept and title spark immediate interest. It’s a unique look at a familiar rite of passage, but what I have come to understand is that the structure of the prom night photo sessions is simply a vehicle for introducing the viewer to the lives of blind and visually impaired teenagers.

The images are colorful, and they document the emotion and teenage energy of the night. I am always clear in that I’m not telling a sad story with these pictures, but I feel they are almost impossible to take lightly. More than anything, I believe that viewers have had an emotional response to the subjects in the pictures.

Could you offer any advice to photographers who will be bringing their portfolios to the 2009 Reviews?

I think it’s a good idea to bring one or two strong, well-edited bodies of work with you. Depending on which reviewer you are meeting, you may want to share one dimension of your work over another.

I would study ALL of the reviewers’ bios before coming to PhotoNOLA, because you will definitely have an opportunity to meet more than just the reviewers assigned to you.
Also, give some thought about what you want to say about your work during your reviews, because those twenty minutes fly by very quickly. You don’t have to memorize anything, but make sure to have a few goals in mind for each meeting. Share your passion and insight about your work with the reviewer. Your ability to talk about the work can make a difference in the success of your meeting.

Do you have a mantra that you follow in your creative life?

I try hard to listen to my instincts about things. The reason why I like one image over another or one angle over another can be hard to explain in words, but sometimes, when I am shooting, I can almost physically feel an adrenaline rush when I know I’ve got it right. Listening to these instincts defines one’s style.

If you weren't a photographer, what would you be doing?

If I were not a photographer, I think I would be a therapist. Much like a therapist, I enjoy listening to people’s life stories and helping them sit with their emotions. Additionally, when I am taking someone’s portrait, I am inviting them to be vulnerable. The camera lens acts as a mirror, which can be sobering to stare into. As photographers we have the power to distort reality, so it is with real trust that someone allows me to create an interpretation of who they are.

What are you currently working on? Any upcoming shows/projects/news?

I am excited to announce that BLIND PROM will be featured at the Lishui Photography Festival in China at the end of November. I also continue to photograph at the Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired and have started documenting the students’ lives and activities beyond prom night.

www.sarahwilsonphotography.com

Sarah Wilson Solo Exhibit
Blind Prom
New Orleans Photo Alliance Gallery
1111 St. Mary Street
Nov. 27-Jan. 24

Wilson will give a Gallery Talk about her Blind Prom series at NOPA on December 13, 7-8pm.
Free and open to the public.

Lynda Frese on Nobel Prize winner book cover

2009-11-01T21:07:00.002-07:00

A big congratulations to NOPA member Lynda Frese for her photos that are on the cover of The Land of Green Plums, by Herta Muller. The book won the 2009 Nobel Prize for Literature.

Pictage Partner Conference in N.O.

2009-11-01T19:08:00.002-07:00

The Pictage Partner Conference takes place in New Orleans this year at the Astor Crowne Plaza Hotel, Nov. 3-5 (Tues-Thurs).

The conference offers 2 ½ days of engaging speaker sessions, knowledge sharing, hands-on shooting workshops, and leading exhibitor demonstrations for professional photographers.

Also, on Thurs., Nov. 5, we’ll be providing hundreds of families affected by the hurricanes with charitable mini-portrait sessions as part of PartnerCon New Orleans! With YOUR help, all families will be provided a CD of their images the day of the shoot, along with a package of assorted prints delivered to them a few weeks later. This is your opportunity to play a direct role in making a big difference in the lives of others, while simultaneously enriching your PartnerCon experience. We’re seeking 100 attendee volunteers to make this charitable shoot a success.

It's $250 for non-Pictage members. For hotel reservations, call (888) 696-4806 or register online.

Blurb Self-Publishing Seminar

2009-10-30T12:51:00.001-06:00

A Step-by-Step Guide to Creating Your Own Commercial-Quality Books
Instructor: Suzanne Caballero Knowlton

International House Hotel, 220 Camp St.2nd Flr, New Orleans, LA 70130
Friday, December 11, 2009
10am-12pm
Free and open to the public. Register here.

This provocative PhotoNOLA seminar will provide a hands-on demonstration of Blurb’s creative publishing platform as well as an introduction to the fundamentals of book design. Suzanne Caballero Knowlton, Vertical Marketing Manager at Blurb, provides a detailed step-by-step demonstration on how to make, publish, share, and sell commercial-quality books using Blurb’s creative publishing platform.
Whether you want to make a killer portfolio, client deliverable, or the next great American photography book, this session shows and tells you what you need to know about BookSmart, Blurb’s free book layout software: Blurb’s web tools; and what you need to get started or hone your bookmaking chops. In addition, he will provide an introduction to book design principles and aesthetics such as basic typography, image format, and sequencing. Part inspiration, part instruction, you’ll get some great tips straight from Blurb’s marketing manager.
This two-hour seminar will be separated into two segments. The first hour will provide an introduction and overview of Blurb’s creative publishing platform. The following hour will be devoted to more detailed hands on topics, demonstration and Q and A.

Topics covered:
• Introduction and overview on Blurb’s creative publishing platform
• How to use Adobe Photoshop to prepare your images
• Basic and advanced tricks using Blurb’s free BookSmart software
• Color management and the Blurb platform
• Online marketing tools and our Set Your Price program
• How to create custom layouts in Adobe Photoshop and InDesign
• Pacing and sequencing of your book, including effective use of white space
• An overview of typography and a breakdown of the photo book format and it’s typical contents
• Utilizing sample and inspirational books created by professional photographers
This workshop is free and open to the public, but space is limited. To reserve a spot please register in advance.
Suzanne will also be available by appointment throughout the weekend to answer more specific questions for those who have created or are in the process of creating books through Blurb.

an ADDITIONAL Slideluck Potshow submission workshop

2009-10-29T01:43:00.005-06:00

Need help submitting to Slideluck Potshow (SLPS) New Orleans ? Well there's ANOTHER workshop Monday, November 2nd from 7-9pm at the NOPA Gallery (1111 St. Mary St.) to help you through this process.

Please read over the submissions guidelines before coming and bring:
- a laptop, blank rewritable CDs, or an external hard drive (and cords if needed) of sorts . There will be a mac computer available to use if you don't have a laptop, but if you do have one, please bring it!
- the pictures you want to submit. If you've resized them for submissions, please bring the original edited files in case they aren't resized correctly.
- the song you want to play with your pictures during the slideshow.

If you need help submitting and can't make it to the workshop or have any other questions email Andrea at slpsneworleans@gmail.com

Deadline to submit: Monday, November 2nd, 2009. It's free!

SLPS is a potluck followed by an hour to 90 minute slideshow of pictures. During the slideshow, one artist's body of work will follow the next. The event is taking place Friday, December 4th, 2009 from 7-11 in New Orleans, as part of PhotoNOLA .

Cemeteryscape 2009

2009-10-28T19:14:00.003-06:00

Save Our Cemeteries invites you to an opening reception for Cemeteryscape 2009!

Thursday, October 29, 2009
6pm-8pm
International House • 221 Camp Street • New Orleans

A photography exhibit featuring the works of: Michael Aldana · Frank Aymami · Sandra Burshell · Crawford Carroll · Brian Cleveland Beverly Coates · Paul Conlan · Ze da Luz · Renee Dodge · Lori Folse · Beth Fury Noelle Swan Gilbert · Nelson Goodrich · Jason Hall · Antonio Henriquez Theresa Jaeger · Brienne Joubert · Charlotte Klasson · Dede Lusk · Marion Lydon Susan McManus · Adrienne Petrosini · Gregory Ramirez · Ciera Rhoades· John Rich William Schuette · Bonita Waesche · Teena Whitmore · Scott Zenz

Exhibit continuing through November 22, 2009.

Forty percent of the sales from this event generously donated by the photographers to benefit Save Our Cemeteries.

Save Our Cemeteries, founded in 1974, is a non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation and restoration of Louisiana’s historic cemeteries and to fostering a public appreciation for their architectural and cultural significance.

New Orleans Jazz Fest Volunteer Photographer Program 2010

2009-10-27T17:36:00.002-06:00

Submissions for this start today and they only accept 150 applications so get it together quick if you want a chance:

Each year the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation Archive selects Photographers to document the internal culture; people, crafts, music and food, at the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival. Selected photographers will work according to a schedule provided by the NOJHF Archive and will be provided with festival and photo pit (in the front of each of the stages) access. All photography must be digital. Photographers are responsible for providing the Archive with a CD/DVD of the images taken at the Festival along with a complete index of images on the disk. The images are owned by the photographer and may be used to promote the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival and Foundation and for non-commercial and educational purposes. All rights, responsibilities and obligations on the part of the Foundation and the photographers will be outlined in a separate Terms of Agreement for those invited to participate.

Applications can be submitted at callforentry.orgbeginning October 27, 2009; the title of the call is “New Orleans Jazz Fest Volunteer Photographers.” The deadline to apply is December 15, 2009. There is no charge to apply however we can only accept 150 applications.

Gumbo Ya-Ya, with Keith Carter

2009-10-26T19:00:00.004-06:00

Here's a workshop coming up in April 2010 at the New Orleans Photography Workshops:

Keith Carter, one of the world's leading contemporary fine art photographers, will be teaching a week-end inspirational workshop on April 17th and 18th, 2010.

The object of the workshop is to help committed photographers explore, strengthen and refine their approach to image making through intensive feedback and discussions.

Through studying the work of both historically significant and little known photographers, group discussions, a shooting assignment, and individual portfolio reviews, we will refine our views on the creative photographic process. Everyone is encouraged to bring a sense of humor and a sense of purpose; wise-asses, hotshots and burnouts are all welcome.

Cost is $495. For more info, go to the website, or call (877) 316-0009.

Gary Smith moderates panel @ Vampire fest

2009-10-23T08:33:00.003-06:00

Gary Michael Smith, recently appointed as Special Assignment Editor to the Louisiana Film and Video Magazine, is hosting a panel discussion of four local filmmakers during the Vampire Film Festival, October 23–26.

The event will take place on Sunday, October 25 at 3:30 p.m. at the Zeitgeist Multi-Disciplinary Arts Center at 1618 Oretha Castle Haley Boulevard.

This will provide a glimpse into the world of filmmaking—from writing and directing to producing and marketing by those who are doing it. Discussions will focus on shooting in Louisiana—how, where, and why.

For tickets or more information, go to www.VampireFilmFestival.com

Country Roads gives us editor's pick

2009-10-22T17:16:00.002-06:00

Country Roads magazine chose the Spirit World exhibit for one of it's Editor's Picks this week. Editorial Assistant Anne Craven says:

We wanted to let you know that it was chosen as one of the "editor's picks" from Country Roads Calendar of Events for this week. That means that it goes out to thousands as part of Milepost: our Country Roads weekly email newsletter. It was also posted on our Facebook page where we have over one thousand fans ... And as always, thanks for being part of Country Roads! We couldn't do it without you.

2009-10-22T13:27:00.002-06:00

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Vampire Film Festival wine reception

2009-10-20T15:17:00.004-06:00

The New Orleans Photo Alliance will host a wine reception for Vampire Film Festival goers Saturday, October 24, 6-9pm at the Photo Alliance Gallery, 1111 St. Mary St. in conjunction with our exhibit, THE SPIRIT WORLD.

The Vampire Film Festival takes place at Zeitgeist Movie Theatre October 23 - October 26. Featuring over 50 films from 11 countries as well as filmmaker panels, literary panels, a costume ball, the Krewe of Boo parade, a Vampire ballet and much, much more, the Festival celebrates and explores the unique genre of vampire films.

http://www.vampirefilmfestival.com

Slideluck Potshow submissions workshop

2009-10-19T14:14:00.004-06:00

Need help submitting to Slideluck Potshow (SLPS) New Orleans? Well there's a workshop Tuesday, October 27th from 7-9pm at the NOPA Gallery to help you through this process. Bring your laptop or an external hard drive (and cords if needed) of sorts with the pictures you want to submit and the song you want to play with your pictures during the slideshow. Check out submission guidelines here. There will be a mac computer available to use if you don't have a laptop.
If you need help submitting and can't make it to the workshop email Andrea at slpsneworleans@gmail.com

SLPS is a potluck followed by an hour to 90 minute slideshow of pictures. During the slideshow, one artist's body of work will follow the next. The event is taking place Friday, December 4th from 7-11 in New Orleans, as part of photoNOLA.

October Programming Meeting

2009-10-18T19:40:00.001-06:00

I would like to extend an invitation to all members who are interested in the Programming Committee to attend a meeting Tuesday, October 20, 7:00 p.m. at the NOPA Gallery, 1111 St. Mary St.

The Programming Committee is responsible for developing

exhibitions, educational events, public forums, and exchange

programs with other similar institutions.

We are wrapping up the year but, more importantly, we are looking ahead to 2010! We already have exhibits scheduled for FEB/MAR and APR/MAY but we need your ideas for JUN/JULY. Please think about themes and/or jurors you would like to see and we will discuss them.

Also, we would like to discuss other Programming initiatives for next year and beyond. What Programs would you like? What speakers would you like to hear? What workshops would you like to attend?

If you are unable to attend and want your ideas heard please email me @ 51Deardorff@gmail.com. I will present them for you.

Remember, your voice is the voice of the Photo Alliance so come and be heard. We have a lot to do and it doesn’t get done without you! Look forward to seeing you there. There will be pizza; BYOB.

Thom Bennett

VP of Programming