Saturday, August 27, 2011

bookMARKs

This is an OPEN CALL to all members of the Society for Photographic Education (SPE) and affiliates and alumni of the New York Foundation for the Arts MARK program.

bookMARKs is an exhibition of self-published photo-based printed matter by SPE and NYFA MARK artists. The exhibition will be in early November 2011 at Syracuse University, held in conjunction with the Society for Photographic Education's Northeast and Mid-Atlantic Regions' 2011 Conference, hosted by Light Work and Syracuse University. The focus of this year's Conference is photography and publishing and it will include the participation of Darius Himes, Mary Virginia Swanson, Doug Dubois and Alec Soth, among many others.

All artists associated with SPE and NYFA MARK are strongly encouraged to participate in this exhibition. We are looking for photo-based and photo-related publication projects, including self-published books, booklets, zines, posters, chapbooks, pamphlets and any other imaginable way that artists publish. In fact, we are very interested in a variety of publishing strategies and experiments.

If your work involves photography in any way and you are interested in self-publishing and how publication transforms the presentation and perception of your work, then this exhibition is for you.

http://www.photobookmarks.net/

Tuesday, August 23, 2011

New Gear To Arrive for Fall, 2011

3 new Toyo-View 4x5 cameras are entering our equipment checkout for this fall.

150mm, 150mm, and 210mm lenses

New Gear To Arrive for Fall, 2011

JOBO Autolab 1500 Processor

JPG Magazine | Calls for Entry

Photo of the Week

Influence of Photography on Painting Charles Rushton. Nominated by Mark Williams.

Last Call

What's Buggin' You? — Get your entries in before this contest switches to voting.

Now Voting

May You Live In Interesting Times — Cast your votes, help pick the winners.

See all the contests that are open for entries and voting on the main contest page.

Open Photo Challenges

Photo Challenge: Coffee!

Bring on the Coffee! Whether you like to brew your cuppa joe at home or drop by your favorite coffee house — for this challenge we want you to capture photos of your favorite barista, café, or coffee art. Go forth and drink a cup of coffee, take a few photos, login, upload and enlighten us with your best shots. (Ph oto: Nyechologist)

Photo Challenge: Bridges

Structures built to span obstacles, bridges take many shapes and forms. A simple log over a stream, cold functional concrete and steel, elaborate works of art or engineering wonders. (Photo: Nicholas Butler)

Photo Challenge: Take a Number

Nice neat and orderly numbers are everywhere. On doors, buildings, trains, even in nature. So show everyone your take on numbers. (Photo: Brenna B)

Experience JPGmag.com in a whole new way with JPG+! Upload more photos, eliminate ads, built in photo editor, lightbox view and more!

Member of the Week:
Photography Seven

Check out some of Photography Seven's photos and please do leave comments and feedback.

Nominated by Arthur Oisin Adler.

Story of the Week:
"Water Scarcity"

by Saroj Swain
"Globally, the water problem is getting worse as cities and populations grow..."

Nominated by Judy and Wayne Wanamaker.

The Spotlight gives photographs the attention they deserve! You can even spotlight other people's images!

Voting Shootouts

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Open Shootouts

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Saturday, August 20, 2011

Point Park Photography Summer Cell Photo Challenge | Melanie Swinicki

Melanie Swinicki, Untitled, 2011.
Instagram

Melanie Swinicki, Bethany Beatitude, 2011.
Hipstamatic

Melanie Swinicki, Trunks, 2011.
Hipstamatic

The past month participants in the Point Park University Photography community were invited to develop creative imagery with their camera phones. No rules or regulations were placed on the photographer, and all were left to use whichever innovative application or process they desired.

Thanks to everyone who submitted their images - very fun work!!

Thursday, August 18, 2011

Point Park Photography Summer Cell Photo Challenge | Jon Lisbon

Jon Lisbon, Simulacra Scintilla #1, 2011.
Hipstamatic
Lens: John S

Film: Kodat XGrizzled

Flash: Off

Jon Lisbon, Ohne Titled #3, 2011.
Hipstamatic
Lens: John S

Film: Kodat XGrizzled

Flash: Off

Jon Lisbon, Allium en Rojo, 2011.
Hipstamatic
Lens: John S

Film: Kodat XGrizzled

Flash: Off

THE CELL PIXEL PROJECT

Every tool has its own voice and if you listen you then find a way to synthesize the attributes of that voice with the unborn expressions of your own aesthetic.
The cell phone as a capture device is a democratic technology just as the Kodak Brownie was, except that the cell phone gives the user immediacy of image feedback and greater control.
For this reason it is a most utilitarian of image making tools. The family snapshot for Uncle Harry, the dented fender for the insurance company, the image of Louboutin shoes at 75% off that you email to your best friend (even if only for a fantasy of desire)…all of these are immediate functions of an image capture device.

But the immediacy and control are technical attributes, which allow me as an artist a highly dynamic level of spontaneity. The iPhone allows me to work from an almost stream of consciousness conceptual approach. Visual juxtapositions can instantly be related to ideas or concepts that spring to mind. No planning, no prep, no moving equipment, these images are more like spontaneous visual haiku or jazz riffs. The iPhone as an image capture device has a very different voice from any other camera I use and so it allows me to “see” it a different way.

Jon Lisbon
August 2011

Wednesday, August 17, 2011

Miller Gallery at Carnegie Mellon University

Position available: Director of Public/Media Relations for the CMU College of Fine Arts (includes the Schools of Art, Architecture, Drama, Design, Music, units like Miller Gallery at Carnegie Mellon University + STUDIO for Creative Inquiry), Job #8506. http://www.cmu.edu/jobs/index.html

The CFA director of media relations is the primary public relations counsel for the college, responsible for managing all aspects of public relations for the college's schools, associated programs, related research initiatives and galleries.

Point Park Photography Summer Cell Photo Challenge | Rodger Obley

Rodger Obley, Timmy Toad, 2011.
Instagram (Brannan Filter)

Rodger Obley, Beardy, 2011.
Instagram (Nashville Filter)

Rodger Obley, Picnic in the Park, 2011.
Instagram (Here Filter)

Point Park Photography Summer Cell Photo Challenge | Alexandra Whitten

Alexandra Whitten, Red Sky at Night, 2011. FxCamera

Alexandra Whitten, Perkins Cove, 2011. FxCamera

Alexandra Whitten, Ship, 2011. FxCamera

SOC Travel Fund note card contest -- UPDATE!

We would like to congratulate Madeline McKain, who is the winner of this year's School of Communication Travel Fund note card contest!

In addition to the $100 prize, Madeline's images will appear on the note card sets going on sale soon (be on the lookout!). Sale of these cards will benefit the John E. Fallon Jr. Travel Fund, supporting student travel.

More of Madeline's photography can be seen on her website here.

Special thanks to all students who submitted photos for consideration. The other entries were fantastic! We encourage you to keep your eyes open for more opportunities to get your photos out there.

Tuesday, August 16, 2011

Transmedia | Editorial Assistants

Transmedia
Editorial Assistants
Global Writing Project on Photography, Digital Art, Media theory
Transmedia is currently accepting applications for
editorial assistants

Transmedia

Editorial Assistants will assist the editors in reviewing submissions, writing reviews, and working with authors submitting to Transmedia. This is a volunteer position.

Qualifications:

* Good writing and communication skills in English (other languages are welcomed)
* High comfort level with the Internet and social networking
* Interest and knowledge in photography, digital art, or video and performing arts
* Works well in collaborative professional communities
* A self-starter, works well alone and in online-groups
* Shares in the Transmedia and VASA vision
* Fluent in other languages (besides English) is helpful but not required

Responsibilities include:

Writing reviews of online exhibitions especially by artist in Asia, Central and South America and Africa
Editing and reviewing submissions
Reviewing comments and posts
Working with authors, reviewers, and critics
Working with the Transmedia editorial staff

Time requirement: 1-5 hours per week
Length of position: on-going
Deadline for application: until filled

Transmedia Global Writing Project publishes exhibition and book reviews on photography, digital arts, video, and performing arts. Transmedia will publish essays on media theory, history, criticism, and the visual arts in general.

The Transmedia vision is to provide a global virtual environment for the publishing and exchange of ideas, events, and critiques. By 2016 Transmedia aims at having contributors from every continent and every major city in the world.

Transmedia is a VASA program

To Apply:

Interested applicants should send an email to the editors addressing their interest in the Transmedia editorial position. Letters should be organized around the qualifications listed above. A current resume/vita should be attached. Email should also include contact information including Skype address and phone number with country code.

Send email application letter and resume to: transmedia@vasa-project.com
Subject line should be Editorial Assistant and your name

For more information on VASA go to
vasa-project.com

Monday, August 15, 2011

Point Park Photography Summer Cell Photo Challenge | Laura Quinn

Laura Quinn, Weeping, 2011.
Retro Camera

Laura Quinn, Train, 2011.
Retro Camera

Laura Quinn, Incline, 2011.
Retro Camera

Point Park Photography Summer Cell Photo Challenge | Max C. Lee

The past month participants in the Point Park University Photography community were invited to develop creative imagery with their camera phones. No rules or regulations were placed on the photographer, and all were left to use whichever innovative application or process they desired.

Over the coming days the results will be posted to our blog!