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The Ian Parry Scholarship

Ian Parry was a photojournalist for the Sunday Times who died during the Romanian revolution in 1989 at the age of 24. In his memory, a scholarship was set up.

Each year a competition for this scholarship is held for photographers enrolled in a full-time recognized photography course or who are under the age of 24. In order to enter the competition, students must submit a portfolio of their work and a brief synopsis of a project they would like to complete if they won the award. Only digital entries will be accepted.

The scholarship is about $5,000 and Metro Imaging is also offering about $1,000 worth of vouchers to the winning student.

To find out more information and to download an entry form please visit www.ianparry.org/main.php

Posted by Cara Schultz on May 8, 2008 | in News | Permalink | Comments (0)

VII Seminar—3-Days of Useful Information

The summer is fast approaching and so is the VII photography seminar.

Hurry up and sign-up for VII's three-day seminar in Dumbo, New York, May 16th to May 18th at the New York City Technical College located at 300 Jay Street. The three full-days will include: keynote speakers, photographer presentations by Marcus Bleasdale and Franco Pagetti, network presentations, a special guest presentation by Simon Norfolk, panel discussions on "photojournalism within the context of contemporary photography," breaking product news, book signings and exclusive evening events at 28 Jay Street, Brooklyn, New York.

Be sure to reserve your spot because general admission for the three days is only $50! Portfolio reviews are also provided for an additional fee. To sign up or for more information visit, www.viiphoto.com/event.html.

Image courtesy of VII Seminar

Posted by Cara Schultz on May 5, 2008 | in Exhibits/Seminars/Events | Permalink | Comments (0)

Fine Art and Fashion Photography Exhibition

Do you admire fine art photography and runway couture? Then check out Paolo Roversi’s third solo exhibition in New York City at the Pace/MacGill Gallery.

The photographs depict Roversi’s friend and model, Guinevere, over the past 12 years. The pictures move beyond physical beauty, creating both abstract images of splendor as well as intimate studies. Similar to Richard Avedon and Irving Penn, Roversi’s photographs bridge the spheres of commercial photography and fine art.

The Pace/MacGill Gallery will be running the exhibition from May 21, 2008 to June 14, 2008. To visit the gallery head over to 32 East 57th St., on Tuesday to Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. or Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Any questions call 212.759.7999

Posted by Cara Schultz on April 22, 2008 | in Exhibits/Seminars/Events | Permalink | Comments (1)

Orimoto and Magnum Rock Sãn Paulo

I was lucky enough to visit Brazil this month, and my trip didn’t end with the passion fruit caprihinis served on the beach. I couldn’t leave the country without checking out the photography offerings in Sãn Paulo—South America’s most populous and cosmopolitan city.

On an overcast Saturday afternoon on Paulista (Sãn Paulo’s equivalent to New York’s Fifth Avenue), I started my art tour at the Caixa Cultural building. Caixa—the Brazilian bank that sponsors cultural projects—was showing “Magnum, 60 Anos,” a retrospective in honor of Magnum Photo’s 60th anniversary, curated by Joao Kulcsar.

Among the photo mix of mostly documentary journalism were Steve McCurry’s classic Afghan girl (both the 1975 and 2002 versions), Eve Arnold’s portrait of Marilyn Monroe in a 1960 studio session and Elliott Erwitt’s hard-not-to-love pet portrait, “Felix, Gladys and Rover.” Of course, no Magnum showing would be complete without a gratuitous Martin Parr American flag on-the-ass shot.

View the entire Magnum gallery here.

A few blocks up from the Caixa building is the Museu de Arte de São Paulo (Sãn Paulo Museum of Art). After two floors of both classical and contemporary art (including inspiring painter Brazilian Candido Portinari), I moseyed down to the museum’s ground level.

The entire floor was devoted to Tatsumi Orimoto, a Japanese performance artist and photographer. His  series “Art Mama” is immediately intriguing, with documentary portraits of his elderly mother who suffers from Alzheimer’s and depression and is under his care. While some of the images are inevitably sad—his mother needing help bathing—Orimoto also brings out her sense of humor. One portrait invites her to pose in a cardboard box—and she does—while others show her in exaggerated shoes, eating soup or laughing with her friends.

Orimoto’s other series—in my opinion, less compelling—was Bread Man, where he tied loaves of bread to his face, and photographed himself among different people in different countries and cultures. According to the museum’s Web site: “The basic principle, according to Orimoto, is approaching the East and West: the bread as symbols to establish communication and integration between the two parts of the world.”

I see Orimoto's point with "Bread," but my vote's with his  "Mama."

Top photo © Jessica Gordon

Bottom photo courtesy of MASP © Tatsumi Orimoto

Recipe of passionfruit caprihini: passion fruit pulp, sugar, sweet rum.

Posted by Jessica Gordon on April 18, 2008 | in Exhibits/Seminars/Events | Permalink | Comments (1)

A Travel Photography Contest with Fabulous Prizes!

Everyone loves taking pictures while on vacation. And what could possibly be better than winning a prize for one of those pictures?

    Small Luxury Hotels of the World launches its Inaugural Worldwide Photography Competition, asking travelers to submit their most inspired moments caught on film. The contest (completely online) will run from March 17, 2008 to July 31, 2008. Entrants will have the opportunity to upload 10 images and all photographs will be viewable in an online gallery on the website.

    The four top prize winners will all receive a brand new Nikon D80 SLR 10.2 Camera with an 18-135mm zoom lens, plus, (in ranking order from first place to fourth place) one of four incredible prize getaways including two round-trip tickets on American Airline and…
•    A six-night Costa Rican adventure spent at both Hotel Punta Islita and Gaia Hotel & Reserve
•    A five-night English town & country experience spent at both The Capital Hotel in London and Luton Hoo Country Estate
•    A four-night Mexican escape at Esencia on the Riviera Maya
•    A three-night big apple experience in New York City at the Iroquois New York.

For more details and to enter the contest visit www.slhphotocontest.com

Posted by Cara Schultz on April 17, 2008 | in Contests | Permalink | Comments (2)

The Art of Photography Show—an International Exhibit

Looking for an interesting photography exhibit to visit in California? The Art of Photography Show, an international exhibition, will open April 25, 2008 at the Lyceum Theater located in San Diego’s historic Gaslamp Quarter. This is the fourth year of the annual exhibit and this year the exhibit will showcase 102 photographs from all over the world.

The gallery is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. on the weekends. Admission is free to the public seven days a week.

To view a four-minute video featuring several images from the exhibit visit: http://www.artofphotographyshow.com/2008_trailer.html If you do plan on attending, be sure to show up for the free public reception, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on opening night.

Posted by Cara Schultz on April 9, 2008 | in Exhibits/Seminars/Events | Permalink | Comments (0)

Fun Photography Events for the Summer Months

It’s still cold outside, but summer will be here before you know it, so start making plans!

Sign up to be part of three days of peace, love and photography as historic downtown Charlottesville is transformed into a “living image.” LOOK3 is having their second annual Festival of the Photograph, June 12th to June 14th, celebrating the careers of three legendary photographers: Mary Ellen Mark, Joel-Peter Witkin and James Nachtwey.

These three photographers will each create a special gallery exhibit for LOOK3 and then individually share the stage at the historic Paramount Theater with NPR’s Alex Chadwick to discuss their lifetime work.

With three packed days of exhibitions, outdoor projections, master presentations, film screenings, on-stage interviews and special events, LOOK3 creates the perfect setting to share ideas and be inspired.

Interested in workshops for the summer? Workshops are also available from June 7th to June 12th. Photographers of all skill levels will find invaluable instruction and experience by enrolling in classes taught by renowned photographers David Alan Harvey, William Albert Allard, Eugene Richards and Lynn Johnson. Also, Maggie Steber and MaryAnne Golon will lead project critique sessions to help students edit and develop working photographer projects.

Last year LOOK3 sold out early, so make sure to plan ahead! For more information visit, www.look3.org

Posted by Cara Schultz on April 2, 2008 | in Exhibits/Seminars/Events | Permalink | Comments (0)

New York Photo Festival Volunteer Opportunity!

Interested in getting hands on experience at a photo festival? Then keep reading!

The New York Photo Festival, the first international-level festival of photography, is looking for volunteers. Volunteers are needed preceding the festival from March to May and during the five days of the festival, from May 14th to May 18th. All volunteers will receive a complimentary all-access pass to the festival exhibitions and programming.

Volunteers are needed in the following areas:
•    Production
•    Marketing/Publicity
•    General/Administrative
•    Festival Staff

To volunteer, download the application form from www.nyphotofestival.com/TheFuture.html and send it to: Rebecca Stepler, Volunteer Staff Coordinator, New York Photo Festival, Fax: 212.366.5247 or email: Rebecca@nyphotofestival.com

Posted by Cara Schultz on March 31, 2008 | in Jobs | Permalink | Comments (2)

Condé Nast Traveler Internship

We just found out about an exciting internship opportunity for this summer! The photo department at Condé Nast Traveler is looking for summer interns to help out—the internship is available to any student who is able to earn school credit.

The photo department is a fast-paced and energetic part of Condé Nast Traveler magazine. Some of the tasks include: web searching, logging in film, labeling film with caption information as well as making phone calls to hotels and locations the magazine intends to photograph.

If you are interested, please send resume and availability by April 9th to:

Angelica Mistro, angelica_mistro@condenast.com, 212.286.2360

Posted by Cara Schultz on March 28, 2008 | in Jobs | Permalink | Comments (0)

Education Grants for College Students!

Editorial Photographers is pleased to announce the first EP Education Grant.

A cash prize of $1000.00 courtesy of EP and Blinkbid, will be awarded to each of five outstanding full time students, as well as additional prizes.

Winners will be chosen based on a portfolio submitted on-line. The material may be of any subject, a collection of individual photographs or an on-going project.

    * There is no contest fee, but each eligible student may enter only once
    * Utilizing any web site of your choice such as Flickr, or Picasa, (or your own server, if you have one) create a web gallery containing 10–15 photographs
    * Include your name and contact information on the web page
    * Send a link only to your gallery at epedu@editorialphoto.com
    * Include your school name and documentation of current school enrollment
    * Any submission that does link directly to a contest gallery will be disqualified
    * All work must be posted by May 5, 2008

To be eligible, contestants must be enrolled in an accredited full time college photography program in Canada or the U.S. during the 2007-2008 year.

Winning entries will be announced on May 16, 2008 and displayed on the Editorial Photographers website: www.editorialphoto.com.

To find out more information please visit, http://www.editorialphoto.com/outreachep/ep_edu_grants.asp

Good luck.

Photography courtesy of EP © Patrick Harbron

Posted by Cara Schultz on March 24, 2008 | in Contests | Permalink | Comments (0)