Entries from April 2009

David Dunnico – Reality TV: CCTV photographed

Date April 30, 2009

I was privileged to have David show me his documentary stills work a few weeks back. Here is a video on the same theme.

link: David Dunnico – Photism

Robert Capa’s Mexican Suitecase

Date April 30, 2009

Back in January 08 we reported on a set of Robert Capa’s images which had not been seen since 1939.
When the three weathered cardboard boxes — known collectively as the Mexican suitcase – arrived at the International Center of Photography more than a year ago, one of the first things a conservator did was bend [...]

Canon G10 line problem fix

Date April 29, 2009

Canon are offering a free repair to owners of the G10 where they experience lines appearing in some of their images. According to Canon…
• This phenomenon does not occur in all images.
• This phenomenon is not caused by the camera settings.
• The length of lines that appear in images differs depending on the subject.
• Images [...]

New Voigtländer Bessa III camera

Date April 28, 2009

Those of you who have put your pro film cameras in the display cabinet, alongside the Pocket or Twin lens Voigtländers from your childhood, may be surprised to know that Voigtländer are still very much in business and delivering professional film stills cameras into the market.
Just announced is the Bessa III, developed in conjunction with [...]

Portfolio Review London 21 June 09

Date April 27, 2009

Magnum in association with The Photographers Gallery is holding a Portfolio review event “First Impressions”  in London.
First Impressions will provide keen amateurs and emerging professionals wishing to take the next logical step in their careers with an honest evaluation and critical analysis of their photographic work. Reviews will be 20 minutes each with a 5-minute [...]

Martin Parr curates BPB 2010

Date April 25, 2009

Martin Parr will curate the 2010 Brighton Photo Biennial.
“BPB presents the work of international artists from a range of cultural backgrounds, commissioning new work, premiering recent work and exhibiting historical work in new contexts. The Biennial is committed to delivering challenging events and stimulating critical debate on photography in all it’s forms: new and [...]

Nadav Kander in Conversation 15th May

Date April 24, 2009

Rhubarb Rhubarb and Flowers Gallery Present
Obama’s People Exhibition – by Nadav Kander
World Premiere, Birmingham UK
Birmingham Repertory Theatre
1.00pm Friday 15th May 2009
To celebrate President Obama’s inauguration, the new york times photo director, Kathy Ryan, teamed up with Nadav Kander to photograph the administration of Barack Obama as it was being assembled, 52 photos later, todays leading [...]

BALPA Portfolio Clinic

Date April 24, 2009

The British Association of Picture Libraries and Agencies (BAPLA) is running a Photographer’s Portfolio Clinic for the first time at its annual Picture Buyers’ Fair on 6-7 May.
The Portfolio Clinic will see picture editors from agencies such as Getty, Corbis and Photoshot offer feedback and career advices to photographers. The 20 minutes sessions cost £20 [...]

Visura Magazine

Date April 23, 2009

Visura is a new visual arts/photo online magazine now in its 2nd edition. Its origins seem to be in Latin America, with both Spanish and English translations.

link: Visura magazine

BBC demo Giga pan

Date April 21, 2009

Here is a video from the BBC Click programme, doing a quick demonstration of the Giga Pan Epic

Hahnemühle Anniversary Photo Award

Date April 20, 2009

To celebrate its 425th anniversary Hahnemühle announces the Hahnemühle Anniversary Photo Award competition.
The Hahnemühle Anniversary Photo Award is directed at photographers worldwide. The theme is “For Originals”: we are interested in the photographer’s unique angle that captures people, objects and moods from an original perspective. Hahnemühle is giving away non-cash prizes worth € 36.000 and [...]

Documenting Recession – citizen photos NY Times

Date April 20, 2009

NYTimes.com readers are sending in their photos from around the world. How do you see the recession playing out in your community? What signs of hardship or resilience stand out? How are you or your family personally affected? Creative ways of documenting the changes around you are encouraged.

link: NY Times
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Photochaining

Date April 19, 2009

The blog dedicated to a fast-growing project where people leave camera memory cards in public places and others upload their photographs.
link: Photochaining.com

Women Wrestlers Bolivia

Date April 18, 2009

Kontinent Photo Agency Sweden features this story from Bolivia.
We who bear pollera are macho! Not just when it comes to fighting but also to work and have children, cries ”Marta la Alteña” out for tourists and families that have taken place in the stands to see the Bolivian version of wrestling. She is perched in [...]