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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. 

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: January 26, 2024

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Photo by: Jeff Vincent

February is just around the corner; if you haven’t yet, be sure to submit to our annual photography contest before midnight on Wednesday, January 31 to be considered for our 18th annual show & celebration of local photography! Photographers of all levels are welcome to submit, so tell your artsy friends too!

Friday Links: January 19, 2024

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Photo by: Brett Davis

We’re lining up some awesome sponsors and Best in Show judges for you all this year; we can’t wait to announce them soon. Trust us, you’ll want to get your photos in front of them. Submit to our annual contest by January 31 for the chance to be part of our 18th annual show.

  • Join APA | DC for a casual gathering at the National Portrait Gallery Kogod Courtyard tomorrow from noon to 2 p.m.
  • The WINTER exhibit at Multiple Exposures Gallery features 24 images selected by juror Tim Anderson. The gallery is open 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. daily through January 28.
  • Photo London declared Valérie Belin their Master of Photography for 2024, an award that goes to a living artist who has made an exceptional contribution to photography.
  • What’s the key to wildlife photography? Patience, according to Canadian Geographic’s photographer of the year.
  • Join Photoworks on Zoom tomorrow at 2:00 p.m. for an artist talk with Walter Plotnick.
  • The Meeting House Gallery in Columbia, MD is showing “Art of the Silver Spring Camera Club” which features 60 works by 23 photographers, through April 13.
  • Black Women Photographers x Nikon Grants are back for the third year; apply by February 17 to take home part of $50,000 in project-based and business grants and Nikon mirrorless Z series gear.
  • In a new federal lawsuit, photographer Allen Kee alleges the Detroit Lions and other entities used his copyrighted image of Barry Sanders without his permission.

Friday Links: January 12, 2024

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Photo by: @drchubacca

Just over two weeks left to submit to our annual photo contest! Enter before midnight on January 31 for the chance to be part of our 18th annual exhibition and celebration of local photography in our nation’s capital.

  • Head to 200 I St Gallery tonight from 6:00-8:00 p.m. for a reception to celebrate the DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities’ latest exhibition, “Legacy: Civil Rights at 60.”
  • Join Lost Origins Gallery for an artist talk and closing party for Frank Day’s “Invasive” exhibit this Sunday from 3:00-6:00 p.m.
  • Join Photoworks on January 20 for an online artist talk with Walter Plotnick in conjunction with his “Surprise Inside Series” on view at their gallery through February 4.
  • The Winter 2024 edition of Truth in Photography focuses on the themes of focus and love songs.
  • Exposed alum Robin Fader will be presenting work during the Social Documentary Network (SDN) Virtual Salon on Wednesday, January 17, 12:30-2:00 p.m. on Zoom.
  • The Wildlife Photographer of the Year contest revealed its shortlist of 25 images; cast a vote for your personal favorite to win the People’s Choice Award by the end of the month.
  • Thousands of photos of Māori life from the early 20th century have been brought back to New Zealand after nearly ending up in an American landfill.
  • StreetMeetDC released their core schedule of meets for the year. The first one is January 27 in Chinatown.
  • Just a few days left to submit your photos to the open call for Mount Vernon Triangle’s Photo Walk.