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2024 Best in Show Winner: Shell Long

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The 2024 Exposed DC Photography Show opens later this week! Please join us on Friday, July 12 from 5-8 p.m. for the opening reception at Fathom Gallery Georgetown at 1351 Wisconsin Ave NW. Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the door.

In the days leading up to the show opening, we’ll be announcing this year’s Best in Show winners. Each of these images was chosen by one of our guest judges—five distinguished photographers with ties to Washington, D.C. The winning photographers each receive a $100 cash prize along with the Best in Show distinction. This year’s awards are sponsored by Aperturent.

Congratulations to Shell Long whose photo, “The Voice of Iranian Women” was selected by Sharon Farmer. Sharon commented that she loved all the work she saw in this competition and commended the strong and impactful images in the show.

You can view more of Shell’s work on Instagram.

About the Judge

Sharon Farmer has been a professional photojournalist and exhibition photographer for more than 40 years, shooting news stories, political campaigns, cultural events, conferences, and portraits. Farmer was the first African-American woman to be hired as a White House photographer, and the first African American and first woman to become Director of the White House Photography Office, a role she held from 1999-2001. She also documented the beginning of the Clinton-Gore Administration.

Formerly an assignment editor for the Associated Press, she was part of the AP team in 2003 that covered the Super Bowl in San Diego. She was also the campaign photographer for Sen. John Kerry’s presidential election campaign in 2004. She has photographed for The Washington Post, the Smithsonian Institution, the American Association for the Advancement of Science, the Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights, the National Urban League, the Brookings Institution, and Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. to name a few. She has also taught and lectured on photography and photojournalism at the National Archives, the Smithsonian Institution, the National Geographic Society, the Women in Photojournalism Conference, the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ), museums, and numerous universities.

Exposed DC Photography Show Opens on July 12 Featuring Special Events and Judging by Pete Souza

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Exposed DC is excited to announce the 18th Annual Exposed DC Photography Show, celebrating the vibrant and diverse culture of Washington, D.C. through the lens of local photographers. In addition to featuring 42 stunning photographs of life in our nation’s capital, this year boasts two special events during its run and Best in Show judging by Pete Souza, eminent former Chief Official White House Photographer.

The show will be hosted by Fathom Gallery Georgetown. The exhibit will open with a reception on Friday, July 12, from 5-8 p.m., where attendees can meet the photographers, view all of the winning images together, and win a $100 gift certificate to Aperturent. Full-color exhibition programs featuring all of the winners will be available for purchase along with fine art framed prints of images in the show.

Exhibit Details:

  • Opening Reception: Friday, July 12, 2024, from 5-8 p.m. 
  • Tickets: $15 in advance, $20 at the door
  • Location: Fathom Gallery Georgetown, 1351 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, D.C.
  • Exhibit Dates: July 12, 2024 – July 26, 2024
  • Viewing Hours: Free and open to the public
    • Thursdays and Fridays: 5-8 p.m.
    • Saturdays and Sundays: Noon-5 p.m.

The Exposed DC Photography Show is an annual highlight for the D.C. community, providing a platform for photographers of all levels to share their perspectives of the region. This year’s selection includes a diverse range of subjects, from surreal scenes like Amelia Earhart’s 1937 Cord on the National Mall and the 12-foot puppet known as Little Amal being surrounded in Union Station to stunning everyday scenes like the golden glow captured in the columns of the National Building Museum and a vibrant red car in an intersection seen from high above.

Five of the photographs will receive a Best in Show award along with a $100 cash prize. These awards are selected by independent judges who are acclaimed photographers with ties to Washington, D.C. This year, we are thrilled to have Pete Souza, Angela Pan, Stephen Crowley, Sharon Farmer, and Jada Imani M selecting these special awards. 

Two special events will be held during the exhibit run. On July 14, there will be a tintype demonstration by featured photographer Mac Cosgrove-Davies. On July 20, there will be a social where people can meet Capital Photography Center instructors and hear about their photography classes and workshops for beginners to advanced photographers.  

Since 2006, Exposed DC has been celebrating life and culture in the Washington, D.C. area through the lenses of photographers who live, work, play, and love here. The annual photography show is the organization’s flagship event that shines a spotlight on life in the D.C. metro area as seen by some of the region’s most passionate amateur photographers and professionals alike.

Join us for a visual journey through the capital region at the 2024 Exposed DC Photography Show this summer! A virtual gallery is available for online viewing. For more information, visit the rest of our website or follow Exposed DC on social media.

High-res images & press passes available upon request.

Media Contact: Noe Todorovich
Executive Director, Exposed DC
Email: info@exposeddc.com

The Exposed DC Photography Show is a Ten Miles Square production. Donate to support our work as a small nonprofit fostering the DC arts and artists.

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This project is supported in part by the DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities, which receives support from the National Endowment for the Arts. Exposed DC would also like to thank show sponsors Fathom Gallery, Aperturent, and Capital Photography Center. 

Friday Links: March 22, 2024

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Photo by Victoria Pickering
  • Join PortraitMeetDC for their first meet of the season at Stanton Park tomorrow from 3-6 p.m. Scratch that! They’ll be going on Instagram Live tomorrow night at 9:00 p.m. instead. Check their stories for more info.
  • Social Documentary Network is hosting an online presentation and discussion on documenting the struggle for reproductive rights in the US with Evelyn Hockstein, Robin Fader, and Edward Boches on Thursday, March 28 at 1:30 p.m. on Zoom.
  • A rocket launch was clearly visible across San Diego County skies on Monday night when SpaceX launched Falcon 9 right after sunset.
  • A Van Gogh oil painting has been unveiled as the centerpiece of an exhibition in Cardiff that poses the question: “Is a self-portrait the original selfie?”
  • Maryland PPA’s (MDPPA’s) annual photography conference will provide 3 days of peer connection and instruction in wedding, commercial, fine art, and senior portraiture, April 11-13 in Columbia, MD.
  • The winning images of the British Wildlife Photography Awards 2024 exhibit the beauty, spectacle, and fragile balance of the isles’ diverse animals and habitats.
  • National Geographic’s new show, Photographer, doesn’t focus on analyzing images but on the drive it takes to find the ideal shot.
  • An exhibition in New York is bringing to life moments in theater from the 1950s through 1970s using a blend of art and technology.

Winning Photos of the 18th Annual Exposed DC Contest

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We are excited to announce the winners of the 18th annual Exposed DC photography contest and are so grateful to everyone who submitted to this year’s contest for sharing your unique perspective. We always enjoy seeing this city through your eyes, and we’re proud to have the opportunity to share these photographs that, as seen together, tell the story of Washington, D.C., as documented by the people who live, work, and love here. We invite you to join us tonight for happy hour at metrobar from 5:30-7:00 p.m. as we toast to the winners and catch up after entirely too long!

We’re also excited to announce that the 2024 Exposed DC Photography Show will be held at Fathom Gallery Georgetown this summer! Save the date for our opening celebration on Friday, July 12 and check back for updates. Or, better yet, subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed about our events, contests, and shows, along with the latest photography news, and follow us on social media for regular features and updates.

Whether you just found out about Exposed DC recently or you’ve been with us from the very beginning (see postscript below), we want to say thank you for being a part of our community. Here are some ways to get involved.

Now, without further ado, we present to you the winning images of the 18th annual Exposed DC photography contest.

Ather Ahsan – 007 – License to Chase
Emma Alexandra – Alone at the Reflecting Pool
Sharafa Aremu – Remnants of Chocolate City
Krista Boccio – All the Light
John Brighenti – Smoke Break
Erica Buerger – Untitled
Kevin Burns – Fly Me to the Moon
Steven Cheadle – Amelia’s Cream Cord on the Mall
Rachel Chilton – Reflections on the Hill
Thomas Cluderay – Timeless Ally
Daniel Coates – Bridge Over Muddy Waters
Scott Cook – Eastern Market
Mac Cosgrove-Davies – Ron at Aerators
Brett Davis – Capitol Snow Globe
Sue Dorfman – Little Amal Gets Encouraged
KC Felzener – Pride 2024
Karon Flage – You Going to Miss Me
Obediah Golden – National Building Museum
Nicholas E. Guerin – Couple by the Canal
Rich Hepburn – Motion
Miki Jourdan – Unicycle
Kevin Kasmai – Frontman Crane
Katelyn King – Alternative Renaissance
Prescott Moore Lassman – Fluffy White Hats
Prescott Moore Lassman – Sleeping Cow Girl (MoCoAgFair)
Shell Long – The Voice of Iranian Women
Ruolin Lu – Moroccan World Cup Celebration
Dave Lyons – Cherry Blossom Reflection in Fog
David Moss – Fog Head
David Moss – Hey There, Little Birdie
Angela Napili – Calaya and Her Three-Week-Old Daughter Zahra
Van Pulley – A View of the Bridge
Patrick Ryan – Ceramics Class
Valerie Short – Intense Repetition
Farrah Skeiky – Ride for Palestine
Carol Stalun – Mount Vernon Christmas Illuminations
Maude Svensson – The Red Car
Edward Underwood – Abandoned Basketball Dreams
Brian Wee – Moon Dreamin’ on Such a Fall Day
Eric Whitaker – Penn Ave Surfing
Kaiden Yu – The Winner (2023 17th Street High Heel Drag Queen Race)
Kaiden Yu – The Sky High (2023 Army 10 Miler)

This project is supported in part by the DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities, which receives support from the National Endowment for the Arts.

P.S. Exposed DC and our wonderful photography community originated at DCist 18 years ago. We’re devastated at the news of its closure today and our thoughts go out to the staff, and to the loss of more local journalism.

Friday Links: December 29, 2023

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Photo by John Brighenti

As 2023 comes to a close, we reflect on the year that was and look forward to what the new year will bring. While you reminisce, we invite you to enter our 18th annual photography contest celebrating life in the D.C. metro area through the lens of the photographers who call this region home. We hope this holiday season has treated you well and that your new year kicks off with a solid start!