NATGEO Magazine Contest

http://travel.nationalgeographic.com/travel/traveler-magazine/photo-contest/

The 2011 National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest submission period runs from April 5 to July 11. But don't dilly-dally! More than 3,700 photographers entered nearly 11,000 images in last year's competition. The pictures captured an assortment of the places, wildlife, and people that make traveling memorable, evoking a sense of delight or discovery—or both. For the 23rd year, we are inviting readers to share their photos of the world around them.

History of the Camera

Student Portfolio | Leah Welch

Light does not shield us from tragedy and horror. Darkness cannot hide all our fears and monsters. Both of these elements give revelation to our narrative that touches upon depression, burden, loss. These heartbreaking, infinitesimal seconds are our crossroads.

This series of photographs are based on blues narrative. A narrative that is about choice – that precipice of the human story between lightness and darkness. The chiaroscuro effect of these photographs is held together in that each image reveals a private moment.

Leah Welch

Andrew Smith Gallery Call for Entries

Here's an opportunity in Texas It is going to be juried by D. Clarke Evans, the President and Director of Texas Photographic Society. Entries are due on May 16. For all the details see: https://asmithgallery.com/America_Call_for_Entry.php

Focal Press

for creatives, by creatives

MAY THEME: FASHION Thanks to everyone who entered and voted in April's Focal Press Monthly Photography Contest! Our April guest judge, Carl Heilman II, is selecting the winners, and they will be notified shortly. The theme for May's contest is "Fashion" sponsored by Light and Shoot 50 Fashion Photos by Chris Gatcum, and Real Retouching by Carrie Beene. Carrie will be our guest judge this month. Carrie Beene began retouching professionally in 2000 and moved quickly into high-end ad retouching. In 2005, she formed her own retouching house, Otto Imaging, LLC and now retouches for fashion and beauty advertising through Otto and CarrieNYC (www.carrienyc.com). She teaches in the MPS Digital Photography department at the School of Visual Arts in NYC. Enter your image here: Focal Press Monthly Photography Contest Real Retouching As you work through the clear step-by-step instructions in the book using the images provided on the bonus CD, you'll learn how to do real retouching jobs from start to finish, including each and every technical step along the way. You'll also get behind the scenes advice for talking to clients and establishing a workflow to ensure that your client gets the results they are looking for. Light and Shoot 50 Fashion Photos From beautiful photos and lighting diagrams at all angles to the thoughts behind the photos from the photographer to a snapshot that shows what camera, ISO, shutter speed etc. were used, this new book will give you the the tools to recreate the ambiance of that photo. Light and Shoot 50 Fashion Photos is available in North America from Focal Press and our friends at Ilex Press for the rest of the world.

Grant and Proposal Writing for Artists

Grant and Proposal Writing for Artists Fund Your Creative Projects Saturday, June 11, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. As an individual artist, you are often able to directly apply for grants from government arts agencies, private foundations and a variety of nonprofit organizations. This class is for anyone interested in improving his or her chances of receiving funding and takes you through every stage of successful grant writing. The workshop is taught by three local experts: Mary Navarro, Fundraising Consultant and Adjunct Faculty Member at Carnegie Mellon University; Renee Piechocki, Artist and Director of Pittsburgh's Office of Public Art; and Ellen Fleurov, Executive Director, Silver Eye Center for Photography. They will focus on planning, researching, and crafting letters of inquiry to potential funders; writing narratives; and budgeting, packaging and submitting your proposal. The class also covers why and how grants are made to individuals; how to tailor your proposal to a specific source; and funding opportunities for photographers and visual artists. Fee: $55 for Silver Eye members; $70 for non-members Limited to 30 students Location: Pittsburgh Filmmakers Meet the Teachers Mary Navarro has more than 20 years of experience in the nonprofit sector, working as a grantmaker for The Heinz Endowments as well as a fundraiser, project manager, teacher and consultant. Mary develops strategy, manages projects, and provides training and technical assistance for a range of clients, including the Westmoreland Museum of American Art, The Heinz Endowments, The Carnegie Museum of Art, Point Park University and the Funders Network for Smart Growth and Liveable Communities. She is an Adjunct Faculty Member in the Master of Arts Management program at Carnegie Mellon University, where she focuses on funding for the arts. Renee Piechocki is an artist as well as the Director of Pittsburgh's Office of Public Art, a partnership of the Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council and the Department of City Planning. As a member of the collaborative Two Girls Working (along with Tiffany Ludwig), she created the public art installation Trappings: Stories of Women, Power, and Clothing, which has been touring worldwide. The project was published by Rutgers University Press in 2007. It is currently on view at the Portland International Airport gallery. Ellen Fleurov is the Executive Director of the Silver Eye Center for Photography. A successful grant writer for museums and other arts venues, she has also served as a grant panelist and site reviewer for the National Endowment for the Arts, Institute of Museum and Library Services, United States Information Agency, Southern Arts Federation, Georgia Council on the Arts, South Carolina Arts Commission, Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs and the Flintridge Foundation, Pasadena, CA. Click here to register and to view more Bigger Picture workshops being offered. Become a member of Silver Eye today and enjoy discounts on course fees, plus other exclusive benefits. Full and partial tuition assistance is available to eligible students. Click here to download the scholarship eligibility requirements and form. The Bigger Picture is made possible in part through a Seed Award from The Sprout Fund and the support of The Fine Foundation and Epson America, Inc. Questions? Contact Aaron Blum, Silver Eye's Education Coordinator at 412.431.1810, ext. 11 or by e-mail at education@silvereye.org. Aaron is available for consultation on which courses to select and to answer any other questions you may have. silvereye center for photography 1015 East Carson Street / Pittsburgh, PA 15203 / p. 412.431.1810 / www.silvereye.org

Photography Internship at the American Jewish Museum, Pittsburgh, PA

Photography Internship at the American Jewish Museum, Pittsburgh, PA

During the course of the Too Shallow for Diving: the 21st Century is Treading Water exhibition you will be working to document the artists at work in the galleries and Jewish Community Center; a series of events with environmental organizations and a number of artist workshops.

The nature of this assignment is people-oriented and photo-journalistic. Your challenge will be to capture artists at work in unposed portraits and then, participants interacting with each other and with workshop leaders. You will be working with the exhibition curator as well as the Museum Director.

Your photographs will be used in a forthcoming catalogue for the exhibition, featuring an essay by Elaine A. King, Carnegie Mellon Professor of Art History, Theory and Criticism. The catalogue will provide you with an impressive portfolio piece in print; with full photo credits. These photographs will also be used for the exhibition's online presence, web site and social media.

DETAILS:
The position is unpaid, part-time and calls for scheduling over the course of a week-long installation period beginning Friday May 6. The exhibition's opening event is the evening of May 14th with a series of workshops and events to follow May through the end of July - with a mix of shooting during the day, evenings and weekends. A credited internship can be set up through the museum and your degree-granting institution.

You will be using your own camera and photographic toolkit. We will provide a portable drive for file storage.

Your direct supervisor will be the exhibition's curator, arts educator and artist Carolyn Speranza ( speranza.net ) and secondarily the American Jewish Museum Director, Melissa Hiller. ( http://www.jccpgh.org/page/ajm )

TO APPLY:
Email your PDF resume and link(s) to photo portfolio(s) to carolyn.speranza@gmail.com with Photography Internship at the American Jewish Museum in the subject line. Please tell us what interests you about this position; why your photographic style presents us with a good match; and how your work habits will give us a dependable and awesome intern.

Exhibition Details: Too Shallow for Diving press release is attached.

Look3 Student Scholarships, Deadline: May 8th

Student Scholarships

Deadline extended to May 8, 2011

With generous support from Canon USA and Leica Camera, LOOK3 will be offering 10 full workshop scholarships to undergraduate and graduate students enrolled in 2-4 year accredited programs. Workshop instructors are Mary Ellen Mark, Christopher Anderson, and Alex and Rebecca Webb. Deadline to apply is May 8, 2011 and scholarship recipients will be notified May 14, 2011. The application consists of a submission of 10-15 images from a single project, preferably a recent body of work, and an email to workshops@look3.org. Please do not send portfolio images from a multitiude of projects.

To apply
• Submit a zip file of 10-15 images sized 10″ on long side at 72dpi via email to workshops@look3.org. Please use the following name conventions:
  • lastname_firstname_01.jpg (e.g. smith_john_01.jpg)
  • lastname_firstname_02.jpg (e.g. smith_john_02.jpg)
• Please email a brief introduction/artist statement about the project (no more than 250 words) and what school you attend as a Word document if possible.

http://look3.org/workshops/student-scholarships/