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This year marks the fourth annual DCist Exposed Photography Show. For three years in a row, we’ve had the pleasure of working with local galleries to show off the stellar work of our photography community. We conceived the exhibit in 2005 as a “thank you” to our thousands of contributors — our Flickr pool currently has over 2500 members and nearly 70,000 images. Just over five years ago, when DCist.com was just a tiny speck of the Internet, we started asking readers to submit images that we could use to illustrate our posts, and the success of that endeavor is part of the reason the site has grown to the readership it has today.

In 2010 we give you: Long View Gallery, the massive, 5,000 square foot, newly renovated art gallery just two blocks from the Mt. Vernon/Convention Center Metro. DCist is planning this year’s opening night to be bigger than ever, with one very special guest: room to breathe! Along with a toast to the DCist Exposed contest winners, we’re working on a few other surprises to make this an even more exciting all-over celebration of local photography. Sponsors already in place for this year’s event include Ten Miles Square, the Pink Line Project, and Pabst Blue Ribbon.

DCist Exposed Photography Show Rules

1. Please fill out our quick application form and then follow the prompt to PayPal to submit your $5 application fee. We need your info so we can match your Flickr user name to your entry fee, and so we can contact you if you win. We won’t distribute your information, but we may send you email pertaining to the show.
2. Join the DCist Exposed 2010 Flickr group. Your submissions are limited to three photos. Photos from film are fine, but you’ll have to scan them in — Flickr is the only vehicle we’re using to judge entries. The pool will close at midnight on Wednesday, January 6, 2010.
3. Remember that this is DCist, so we do ask that you live and take your photos in the general geographical area. Almost anything you’ve seen in Photo of the Day would be appropriate. You can see previous year’s winners here and here. People always ask about time frames and photoshopping rules, and we’ll just answer this: be reasonable. If your photo is obviously ten years old, it’s unlikely we’ll choose it; if it’s obviously photoshopped to some place outside of reality (i.e. text, extreme filters, etc.), it’s unlikely we’ll choose it.
4. If your photo is chosen for the show, we’ll require standarization from everyone. You will have to get it printed as an 8×10 (or a similar size if it’s irregular — 10×10, etc.) and matted and framed according to our set standards:

   — Black metal moulding 16×20 frame with regular glass
   — White acid free mat
   — White acid free foam core backing

   We know some of you have never had your work professionally framed before, but we want your work to look its best, so no homemade jobs unless you’ve got some experience doing this.

   Most framing stores can charge a significant amount and take quite a bit of time to frame your work. Most Exposed winners have used Apex Glass & Moulding because they know our specs and do their framing significantly faster and cheaper than any other store. We can also arrange a special deal for framing with Long View Gallery if requested.

5. We know that some of you have never sold your work before. Our experience is that the DCist community can assist each other with this process when it comes to pricing and other issues, both here and on the Flickr discussion board. We’re always here to answer questions or give advice, as well.
6. We will announce the winners on DCist on January 13. Some photographers may have more than one image selected. If you haven’t responded to us by January 17, we will select another winner. (If you know you’ll be out of town that week, just let us know beforehand.)
7. You’ll have just over five weeks to mat and frame your photograph. During the week before the opening reception, you’ll deliver your photograph for hanging in the show.
8. To help us pay for the event, DCist keeps 30 percent of all sales from the exhibit.
9. Bring your family and friends to the opening reception at Long View Gallery on March 6, 2010 to celebrate our awesome contributors, spy on gallery-goers as they gush over your work, and maybe buy a photo yourself! The show will run until March 21, 2010, so you’ll have two weeks to encourage everyone you know to come check it out.

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Theme: Animals represent strength, agility, power, royalty, vulnerability and fertility. They serve as important symbols in popular culture, national identity, religion, ecology, mythology and art. The Center is looking for images that insightfully portray the diversity of the animal kingdom.

Exhibition and Awards: With selection for this exhibition, artists and their work will be seen by an international audience of collectors, curators, art consultants and others who appreciate the fine art of photography. Over $700 in awards along with all exhibitors are included in the Center’s online gallery

Eligibility: The exhibition is open to photographers world wide, both amateur and professional.

Important Dates:

• Entries due: March 16, 2010
• Notice of acceptance: March 26, 2010
• Exhibition dates: May 28 – June 26, 2010
• Artists’ and Public Reception: June 4, 2010

Entry Fee:

• The entry fee for non-members is $35 USD ($20 for members) for the
  first three images.
• Additional images may be submitted for $10 each. There is no limit
  to the number of images that may be submitted.

The Center for Fine Art Photography promotes the art of photography by supporting the growth of creative
artists through exhibitions and educational programs.

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Will you be visiting Times Square in the heart of New York City soon? Perhaps you will be in the crowd on New Year’s Eve? If so, we have got something cool for you to try….

We recently upgraded our huge digital display on the 50-yard line of theCrossroads of the World. It is now networked and we have an app that will let you to share your picture on our sign. The cool part about it is that you control when it shows up.

Here’s how…

1 - E-mail a photo of your choice to kodak@aerva.com. (Please ensure that your photos appropriate, you know the drill.)

2 - You will get a confirmation e-mail that the request was received.

3 – Once approved, you will get a second e-mail containing a code. Approval can take up to 24 hours depending on volumes. We will be on point during this week to shorten that period to meet the New Year’s Eve demand.

4 – When you are ready to see your picture on the sign simply text the code to the number provided and your photo will appear at the next opportunity (a break in other programming). You will get a text message like this:

Your picture, with caption, will show for 10 seconds. you can do this up to 6 times over a 30-day period.

This will be interesting to see how it works with a zillion people in Times Square on New Year’s Eve. We are going to do our darndest to keep up with the demand to give your photos a shot at the bigtime!

Are you ready for Broadway? We think so! E-mail a photo tokodak@aerva.com now!

The Washington School of Photography (WSP) is gathering film and digital cameras, both point and shoots and SLRs, for a great cause – we hope you will join us!  By donating your used equipment to the “Cameras For Kids” drive, you will gain the satisfaction of seeing your equipment used to educate and broaden the world view of a child, and can take the tax write off at the end of the year – a true win-win.

Any camera will do – from the oldest digital point and shoot to a film camera from the 1950s, we will make sure a great home is found for your equipment.  A list of the cities and a map of where the donations came from will be sent to each school, providing a geography lesson to students across the world, and showing them the generosity and spirit of kindness of the photographic community.

To donate your camera, bring it by our office or mail it to:

A letter of acknowledgement will be sent for your records, the week the camera is received.  We are happy to accept camera bodies, lenses, chargers, accessories, and bags!

Please don’t hesitate to Contact WSP if you have any questions

Coming to Washington, DC Friday, October 23, 2009 Location Lighting Techniques

Here’s the opportunity of a lifetime to spend the day with a legendary photographer regarded as one of the world’s best shooters! Join Joe McNally, internationally acclaimed American photographer, long-time photojournalist, and author of the ground-breaking smash best-selling book (The Moment it Clicks) for the only photography lighting seminar tour of its kind.

Joe shares his lifetime of experience and his personal secrets to using off-camera flash and on-location lighting to easily and quickly create the look you see in professional publications. You’ll see the whole process unfold right there in the class, as Joe shows you how to set-up, position, and control simple lighting that has a huge effect on your photography.

You’ll learn the step-by-step process of going from bad to good light with just one flash, then working your way up to two or more flashes. You’ll see the dramatic difference taking your flash off the camera makes. Then you’ll learn the difference between the quality and quantity of light when using small flashes and studio lights. Joe will take you through a variety of lighting set ups with live demonstrations and you’ll see first-hand how improving your lighting techniques can take your photography to a new professional level. This is your chance to learn the secrets of one of the world’s most respected and admired photographers!

“Joe offers so many great ideas and his photography is heart-stopping! This seminar is a must-see for any photographer! Joe is my hero!”
N. Spiker, Attendee - view more testimonials

Looking for entertainers, artists, models, photographers, MUA’s, stylists, and designers that are serious about taking their portfolios to the next level in the industry.

We will shoot pictures, produce print media and develop portfolios.

Hello Everyone!

My name is Sieva “Si” Floyd and I am the new organizer for this meet up! I think it is very important for models, stylists, mua, photographers and other industry related professionals to have an outlet where they can build their portfolios and let creativity take them to the next level. I plan on having portfolio building meetups and hopefully some workshops that will enhance everyone’s skills. Also I would like to announce that David Martin is the new assistant organizer. If you have any inquiries or suggestions please feel free to contact me.

East Side Stories: Portraits of a Baltimore Neighborhood, Then and Now

On Display Until August 16
This exhibition of more than 100 photographs offers both a historic view of Baltimore’s East Side, and a modern focus on “Middle East” Baltimore, Belair-Edison in the northeast, and Latino communities in the city’s southeast. The exhibit is at the Reginald F. Lewis Museum of Maryland.

The featured photographers are Ken Royster, Elizabeth Barbush of Art on Purpose, Ellis L. Marsalis, III, and Michela Caudill.

This summer, come home to Mother Nature with Canon with FREE photo workshops throughout the month of August in Acadia National Park.

The official rules are posted on their website.  All participants will have a chance to learn tips & techniques from professional photographers and will have an opportunity to shoot with various Canon cameras and lenses or you can bring your own lightweight Canon Digital Rebel XSi 12.2 MP Digital SLR Camera with EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Lens (Black).

Prizes will be awarded to contest winners.

To register click here to view the complete workshop schedule here.

On July 18th, 2009, in over 236 locations around the world, photographers gathered for the 2nd annual Worldwide Photo Walk hosted by Scott Kelby.  It’s a social photography event where photographers get together, usually in a downtown area or trendy section of town, to walk around, shoot photos, and generally have fun with other photographers.  Its also a great time for families to get out and enjoy their city.

I participated in the Philadelphia photo walk, capturing the south side and Italian Market.  The photo walk lasts approximately 2 hours.  Afterwards, photographers share images from the location they shoot from around the world and compete for prizes.  Check out other great locations such as San Jose and Cork City, to name a few.

Professional photographers such as Laurie Excell often share tips and tricks to help your photo walk be successful.  Over 24,000 photographers have participate thus far, and this year promises tofurther increase that number.

Here are some stats from last year’s event:
8.324 photographers register for local walks
47 Countries had participating cities
44 States in the US had Photo Walks
We had a total of 236 cities worldwide
More than 1,017,125 photos were taken on walks that day

If you would like to learn more about the Worldwide Photo Walk, or lead a photo walk in your city, please review the FAQ’s from the official website.

During the four years I lived in Japan, I never took a picture of a cherry tree during full blossom. Yet, every year during early spring I wake up at 4:30 a.m. and head to the Washington D.C. tidal basin to photograph the Jefferson Memorial framed by these Japanese cherry trees at sunrise. I am not alone. Thousands of photographers around the nation partake in this annual ritual during the first couple of weeks in April. I feel obligated to share at least one of the images to give my readers a sense of why I partake in this cult-like ritual. Maybe you can help me understand? Just kidding… I do it because that’s what photographers do… <shrug>