Call for entries: where are we NOW during covid

 

 

The WHERE ARE WE NOW? Exhibition

Two years ago, on April 1st, we featured the 2020 Self-Quaranting Exhibition. It was still early in the pandemic and we were amazed by the projects already being created during lock down. For this exhibition we want images that reflect where are we NOW during covid, what image defines THIS moment in time, two years later.

Exhibition to run on April 2nd

Submission due by March 15th, 2022

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LensCulture Portrait Awards

 

This is one of the most incredible opportunities for our photography students. DO NOT pass this one up!

"These awards are open to photographers at all levels of experience, and all genres of portraiture are welcome — from professional studio shoots, to detailed environmental portraits, to casual candids. We’re open to all types of artistic approaches, too, including staged, fiction, fashion, metaphoric, self-portrait and conceptual work."

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The 9th annual LensCulture Portrait Awards are now open for entries! Over the years, we’ve discovered and recognized more than 250 excellent portrait photographers from all over the world — and many of them have continued to advance their careers with international magazines and media, museums, book publishers and art galleries.

This year, we aim to discover and reward 35 photographers who are making exceptional photographic portraits today.

Winners will enjoy career-changing opportunities including an exhibition in Paris, extensive media coverage, cash prizes and more. Scroll down to meet our expert international jury and read about our free entry option for single image submissions.

Whether your portraits are traditional or eclectic, quirky or visionary — we want to see your work!

Enter Awards

Deadline for Entries: Wednesday, February 23, 2022 

 

Benefits	6 Winners	8 Jurors' picks	25 Finalists	Editors‘ Picks(1)	Every Entrant
$10,000 in Cash Awards	⬤
Exhibition in Paris during Paris Photo	⬤
Solo Online Exhibition(2)	⬤
1:1 Online Portfolio Review with Juror(3)	⬤
Permanent Online Winners’ Gallery	⬤	⬤	⬤
Visibility with LensCulture Insiders	⬤	⬤	⬤
Featured in International Photo Festival Projections	⬤	⬤	⬤
International Press Exposure	⬤	⬤	⬤
Massive Exposure to our Global Audience of 3 Million	⬤	⬤	⬤	⬤
LensCulture Portfolio Account(4)	⬤	⬤	⬤	⬤	⬤
Opportunity to be in LensCulture Discoveries online directory of top-rated photographers	⬤	⬤	⬤	⬤	⬤
Share your Work with the Global Photography Community	⬤	⬤	⬤	⬤	⬤
Opportunities for Immediate Exposure	⬤	⬤	⬤	⬤	⬤

 

LensCulture Portrait Awards: Seeking new visions in portraiture

 

Exhibition in Paris|Solo Exhibitions Online|International Press Exposure

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More Awards

Introducing 1:1 Reviews

This year, we’re delighted to offer Series winners a one-to-one online project review with select jurors. Each winner will have the opportunity to speak directly with one juror about their work for 30 minutes online.

 

Online Solo Exhibitions

First, second and third place Series winners will have their work permanently exhibited on LensCulture. Benefiting from LensCulture’s high search rankings and traffic to the site, our online exhibitions offer significant ongoing exposure for your work to our global audience of over three million.

Visibility with Industry Insiders & Creative Professionals

All it takes is one set of eyes to change the course of your career. If our jury ranks your submission highly, you will be included in LensCulture Discoveries, our directory of top-rated photographers. We provide this directory to key decision-makers, including editors, book publishers, gallery owners, festival directors, creative directors, curators, and online media publishers. Even if you do not take home the grand prize, we often return to highly-ranked submissions when planning features and interviews. So do our jury members.

 

Featured at International Photo Festivals

Select works will be screened at photo festivals and events worldwide. In the past, our winners, finalists, and jurors’ picks were screened at festivals in the US, the UK, Italy, France, Spain, Japan, The Netherlands, Australia, Malaysia, Hungary, Serbia, and more.

Permanent Group Exhibition in LensCulture Online Gallery

LensCulture has become a key resource for discovering new photography all over the world. All winners, finalists, and jurors’ picks for this award will be prominently featured in the permanent online gallery on our site, reaching our global online audience of over three million.

 

In-depth Written Project Review

As a special part of the launch of our review service, all Series winners and jurors’ picks will receive a free Project Review. Building on the success of our Submission Reviews, the Project Reviews offer more comprehensive and in-depth written feedback on your images, project statement, and artist bio that is professional, personal, and actionable. Learn More »

 

International Press Exposure

Award winners receive press coverage in publications and media outlets around the world — the kind of exposure that can lead to viral, global recognition of your work. Winners, finalists and select entrants have been featured in major publications, including the BBC, The Washington Post, The Guardian, Internazionale, VICE, The Times of London, Huffington Post, Spiegel Online, The British Journal of Photography, and The Telegraph.

Be sure to check out our latest feature in The Guardian, a beautiful image gallery sharing the work of the winners with the world.

 

Ogden Contemporary Arts in Utah: Artist Residency

Ogden Contemporary Arts in Utah: OCA will provide the following: · $5,000 production budget · $5,000 honorarium · $1,500 living stipend per month · Studio Space · Housing · Travel

What is the OCA Lofts Artist-in-Residence program? Two times a year, OCA invites one artist to live and create art in Ogden, UT for two to three months. Each residency cycle includes two out of state (nationally or internationally) artists. Each resident receives an OCA Loft space, housing, a $1,500 per month living stipend, up to a $5,000 production budget, and $5,000 honorarium, and the support of OCA staff.Resident artists are given two to three months to create new work that must result in an exhibition in the Ogden Contemporary Arts Center and/or one public art piece within the Ogden community. The work created for the arts center is exhibited for two to three months. Any public art work created will be permanent. All art made during the residency belongs to the artist. OCA will provide a professional photographer and videographer to capture the process and create content to build the Artists portfolio. The mission of the program is to provide artists the time and resources to ignite, inspire and influence not only the artist, but our community. During the program, the artists are expected to engage with the Northern Utah community; including but not limited to local universities and youth programs. Opportunities to engage will be coordinated by OCA and will include open studio nights and art talks.What happens to the artists’ work? The Artists will own all work created. OCA will have full access to any content collected during the residence program; including but not limited to any written copy, photography and videography. OCA has the rights to utilize the content indefinitely for promotional materials, funding materials, OCA websites, archives, and digital media outlets. NOTE: Production Budget – Use for any materials, tools, subscriptions, etc. Any tools or leftover materials belong to the OCA Lofts Artist in Residency Program.How are artists selected: Curated Process Artist Family Support OCA welcomes and embraces the artist to bring along their family. For children, OCA will work with youth group partners to ensure the experience is enjoyed by the whole family. We will also help connect spouses with community partners for temporary employment opportunities. Dates: Ideally the residency would start on April 1st, but this is also negotiable as we may be able to request an extension for our grant funds.There is a virtual walk through available here… https://ogdencontemporaryarts.org/vida-muerte-justicia-life-death-justice/ Please do share this opportunity with your alumni. If anyone is interested, please have them send portfolio or website, a proposed project and statement to Venessa Castagnoli | Executive Director 970-531-7770 | ogdencontemporaryarts.org

SPE FujiFilm Event

Portrait & Lifestyle Work with Fujifilm GFX Presented by FUJIFILM X-Photographer Kara Mercer Kara has been an avid user of Fujifilm for years! The GFX systems has transformed how she shoots on set and on location, ultimately transforming her work and client relationships. In this class, she will walk you through techniques for creating portrait and lifestyle imagery. Whether you are shooting commercial work professionally or for fun, you'll walk away from this class with new found knowledge and be inspired to create more! Bio: Kara Mercer is a commercial and editorial photographer and art director based on the West Coast. She specializes in developing content for fashion, travel, and lifestyle brands from around the globe. Known for her use of light and her eye for creative direction, Kara believes every image should stand strongly on its own while also contributing a unique yet complementary voice when serving as part of a collection. Registration required for event; free for all participants! REGISTER HERE!

Our own SCAD Photography Department Associate Chair : Liza Gershman's book is a visual feast

Smithsonian Magazine

Ten Best Books About Food 

 

The Ten Best Books About Food of 2021

From cookbooks to a memoir to a guide to hundreds of food adventures across the globe, these new titles will leave you satisfied

County Fair: Nostalgic Blue Ribbon Recipes from America’s Small Towns

Our own Liza Gershman's book is a visual feast―it's jam-packed with the images, stories, and voices of the folk and tight-knit communities who celebrate this unique slice of Americana each year.

https://www.lizagershman.com/ 

 

 Liza Gershman is an award-winning food, lifestyle, and travel photographer, photo editor, and photography instructor. Her photographs have been featured in a range of beautiful cookbooks, including Skyhorse's The Good Cooks' Book series.

 

Paid internship summer 2022

 12th Street Portraits is located in sunny Corolla, North Carolina. We’re a high volume, tourism based, photography company with a passion for capturing families at all stages. We pride ourselves on being a word of mouth business and repeat clients make up 20% of our annual business. 12th Street Portraits serves clients from all over the world which means that our work is displayed in homes all over the world. We’re 100% female owned and operated and put a big emphasis on family and fun!

We will be hiring two interns this coming summer, 2022.
This internship is a paid position and would require 20+ hours per week.
We may be able to assist with housing as well. 

Audra Krieg
Photographer
  252.489.7078 
  audra@12thstreetportraits.com
  www.12thstreetportraits.com