Call for Entries: Center for Fine Art Photography

Theme: Consumption
Deadline: April 13
Consumpition is a multifaceted term. While it can signify the influence of advertising and marketing on our pervasive consumer culture, the word also speaks to profound human instincts. To be consumed by something-be it illness, emotions, or beliefs-is to oftentimes confront one's realities. What, why, when, and how we consume determines the ramifications of the choices we make. Additionally, consumption can simply suggest a transformation. The Center is looking for images that visually depict Consumption and what it means to you.

Visit the Center for Fine Art Photography web site for more details.

Photo:© Jeongmee Yoon

Photoshop Class: Layers, Masks, and Selections

Longtime ASMP member Dave Barry will be teaching a 3 hour Photoshop class at Working With Artists in Belmar on Saturday April 17, starting at 12 noon.

The class will focus on specific issues in Photoshop that include layers, masks and selections, three of the most powerful, and often misunderstood features in Photoshop. Understanding the basics will allow you to make very localized adjustments, or add , change or retouch individual elements in an image. The class will cover layer basics, the selection tools, color range, making and modifying masks and selections, using channels to make selections, Quick Mask mode, adjustment layers and layer masks.

Cost for the class is $65.00, but if you are a member of ASMP and you call to sign up for the class you can get a special 10% discount. For more information or to sign up for the class please call 303.837.1341. Working With Artists is located at 445 South Saulsbury Street, Lakewood, CO 80226

Huffington Post Article: Photo Image Licenses

Reporter Dave Taylor of the Huffington Post recently wrote an article titled "Are Photo Image Licenses Obsolete in the Age of the Internet?" Dave interviewed ASMP Colorado chapter member Peter Wayne to get a photographer's perspective on image copyright and licensing.

Read the Huffington Post article and share with your associates.

State cracking Down on Photographers?

Dann Coffey, a commercial photographer based in Edwards, is protesting a recent state audit. He doesn't charge customers sales taxes on his photography because it's a service, he said.

But state auditors said he owes up to $3,000 in taxes, interest and fees on his resale of stock photos from previous shoots going back to 2006. Coffey said he's selling a license to use the images and he retains the copyright, so the resales shouldn't be taxed; the state said the transactions constitute the taxable sale of tangible property.

Read more: http://www.denverpost.com/business/ci_14714769#ixzz0jFY8pQzx

Members: Get Published!

Submit for the ASMP Photo Annual in Advertising and Marketing review magazine. Selected images will appear in the May issue of the magazine.

Friday, 3/26 is the deadline!

Up to 5 digital images of your most notable work over the last 2 years

• Filename should contain your name or company name: (ie Ansel-Adams-345.jpg)
• Each image must jpeg format, be at least 1500 pixels on the long edge @ 300dpi
• Use a low compression ( 9 - 11 photoshop quality index)
• A short one or two line description of the image (ie, client, location, subject)
• Email to: [email protected] (NOTE: max total attachement is 10 MB)

A selection committee will review all images and select those for publication. Selected images will be published in the May issue. By submitting images, the photographer grants Advertising and Marketing Review permission to publish one time use at no charge for the ASMP Photo Annual. The photographer retains full ownership and rights to their images.

DEADLINE IS FRIDAY, MARCH 26

DON'T DELAY! TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THIS FREE OPPORTUNITY AVAILABLE FOR ALL ASMP COLORADO MEMBERS!

Nora Feller and Craig Semetko at Camera Obscura

The work of photographers Nora Feller and Craig Semetko will be featured in an exhibition at Camera Obscura from April 23-June 5. Camera Obscura is located directly behind the Denver Art Museum at 1309 Bannock Street.

Nora Feller’s distinctive work has appeared in numerous U.S. and international newspapers and magazines, including the New York Times, Forbes, Conde Nast, Newsweek, People, Time, Paris Match and The London Observer. Specializing in portraiture, she has photographed princes, first ladies and three U.S. presidents. Her portfolio includes celebrities, world leaders, sports figures and artists.

Feller has selected 30 works for this exhibition, including Julia Child, the Dalai Lama, Madonna, Prince Ranier, Malcom Forbes, David Hockney, Sean Penn and Kelsey Grammer.

Craig Semeko’s is a Los Angeles-based “street photographer,” and has chosen 30 of his work for this exhibition.

A reception for the artists will be held in the gallery on April 23.
For more information, contact Camera Obscura, 303-623-4059

ASMP Colorado Member Psihoyos Takes Home Oscar

"Bringing together a team of law-breakers to do something awesome" is how interviewer Mali Elfman puts it. Louie agrees.

Psihoyos, of Boulder, had a long still photography career before signing on to direct 2009's Best Documentary, The Cove, about the capture and killing of wild dolphins in a hidden cove in Japan.

Many years at National Geographic and a brilliant career as an editorial shooter primed Louie to dive into something even more important: The turbulent seas of ecology and animal rights.

Read the full interview here. Watch the trailer here.

Call for Entry: Center for Fine Art Photography

Consumption
Deadline: April 13, 2010

Theme: Consumption is a multifaceted term. While it can signify the influence of advertising and marketing on our pervasive consumer culture, the word also speaks to profound human instincts. To be consumed by something-be it illness, emotions, or beliefs-is to oftentimes confront one's realities. What, why, when, and how we consume determines the ramifications of the choices we make. Additionally, consumption can simply suggest a transformation. The Center is looking for images that visually depict Consumption and what it means to you.

For more details and entry information visit the Center For Find Art Photography.