Monthly Archives: April 2009

David Dunnico – Reality TV: CCTV photographed

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

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Robert Capa’s Mexican Suitecase

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 … Continue reading

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Canon G10 line problem fix

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 … Continue reading

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New Voigtländer Bessa III camera

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 … Continue reading

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Portfolio Review London 21 June 09

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 … Continue reading

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Martin Parr curates BPB 2010

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 … Continue reading

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Nadav Kander in Conversation 15th May

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 … Continue reading

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BALPA Portfolio Clinic

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, … Continue reading

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Visura Magazine

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

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BBC demo Giga pan

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

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Hahnemühle Anniversary Photo Award

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 … Continue reading

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Documenting Recession – citizen photos NY Times

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 … Continue reading

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Photochaining

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

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Women Wrestlers Bolivia

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 … Continue reading

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