Annual Exhibit Archives

Exposed DC Featured on WETA Arts October 2022

October 4, 2022 By Noe Todorovich Leave a Comment

On the latest WETA Arts episode, host Felicia Curry met with Exposed DC founder, Heather Goss, to talk about “this visual celebration of the city”—including some of the best images we’ve featured through Exposed—and the community we’ve been building together for 17 years. You can watch the episode above and on weta.org. Our segment starts around the 18 minute mark, but we recommend watching the whole thing to get a look into the craftsmanship and community of cosplay at AwesomeCon and to meet local finalists in the Outwin Boochever Portrait Competition. Be sure to watch through the end for photography credits too, which we’ve also included below.

We want to thank everyone who helped make this happen: the entire WETA Arts cast and crew, our friends at the DC History Center (home of our blow-out 10th anniversary show) who let us film in their gallery, and of course our amazing community of photographers that continues to grow each year, our partners and sponsors over 17 years, and our dedicated Exposed DC team.

Photographers featured in the segment, in order of appearance:

Friday Links: June 3, 2022

June 3, 2022 By exposeddc Leave a Comment

Thank you so much to everyone who joined us at the opening of our annual photography show at Lost Origins Outside last weekend! If you missed it, we shared an opening reception recap with some photos from the event, information about the exhibition, and a brief survey for attendees who’d like to provide feedback on the event. You can also view our virtual gallery and listen to some of the photographers talk about their images in the show. Our #2022XDC Instagram giveaway runs through June 30, so you still have time to check out the exhibition and participate. Our team is so grateful to everyone who helped make this show possible and to everyone who’s taking the time to come and see it!

Focus on the Story has a full day of events lined up for tomorrow, including the festival kick-off party where the 2022 Exposed DC Photography Show will be projected, 7-9 p.m., free. Register and show your ticket for two free drink coupons. And be sure to check the full calendar for events all through the month!
Photoworks is hosting an in-person reception tomorrow for their exhibit featuring the winners of Photo Slam 2021: Shelby Swann and Kristian Whipple, 4:00-6:00 p.m.
And be sure to save the date for Photo Slam 2022 on June 26 at metrobar and submit your own images by June 20 to participate and vie for an exhibition at Photoworks Gallery in 2023.
Head to metrobar this Sunday from 5:00-8:00 p.m. for the opening of “A Long Way Down: The Grandeur, Grit and Humanity of the DC Metro,” an exhibit featuring local photographers who captured great images of the ubiquitous DC Metro system. We spy several Exposed alum in the list of featured photographers; congrats, all!
German film manufacturer Orwo is launching a new ISO 500 color film based on Agfa film stock used in the movie “Out of Africa.”
Summer of StreetMeet kicks off tomorrow in Rosslyn, with meet-ups happening every Saturday in June at various locations.
Join Erica Robinson and Jamie Rose for a golden hour photo walk with Tamron & Wildfire tonight, 6:00 p.m., free, with lenses available to borrow during the walk.
Getty Images announced a $40,000 creative grant to encourage authentic representation of disability communities.
Mac Cosgrove-Davies is offering two hands-on, one-week camps at Photoworks for teens (age 13-18): “Handmade Photography – Camera to Final Print” and “Exploring the Cyanotype” in late June and early July, $200/camp.

Support for the 2022 Exposed DC Photography Show provided by the DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities.

Thank You for Joining Us to Celebrate Our 16th Annual Show!

May 31, 2022 By Noe Todorovich Leave a Comment

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Photos by Mariah Miranda

Thank you so much to everyone who came out to the opening of the 16th annual Exposed DC Photography Show! It was so great to see you all and celebrate local photography together. We hope you enjoyed the exhibition showcasing modern life in the Washington, D.C. metro area as seen by the people who live, work, and love here. If you’d like to share any feedback on the event and exhibition, we invite you to complete this survey. You can also share your experience with an image on Instagram to take part in our #2022XDC giveaway.

The exhibit will be on view at Lost Origins Outside through Sunday, July 24. Swing by to see the show, enjoy the farmer’s market on Saturdays, and be sure to check out the great small businesses of the Mount Pleasant neighborhood like Ellē located right next door and Taqueria Nacional down the street.

You can also view all the winning images in our virtual gallery where you can read or even hear a bit about the story behind the images from the photographers themselves.

If you’d like to purchase any of the photos in this year’s show, you can do so here or through the virtual gallery. At the exhibit, scan the QR code on any image to go directly to the page where you can buy it! Our full-color 2022 Exhibition Program featuring all winning images is also available for purchase online (shout-out to our graphic designer Logan Forbis).

Special thanks to the DC Commission on the Arts & Humanities for their support of the show and to Lost Origins Gallery for partnering with us on the exhibit and hosting it at Lost Origins Outside. We also want to thank our sponsors Capital Photography Center, Focus on the Story, Washington Photo Safari, and Datacolor. We are grateful to CSI for the beautiful printing of the exhibit photos, the featured photographers for being part of the show and our community, and to our event photographer Mariah Miranda for helping to capture the joy of the opening celebration in images.

As May comes to a close, we’re gearing up for a month full of photography events and celebrations with the 2022 Focus on the Story international photography festival! It kicks off this Thursday with the opening reception of “Behind the Loom: Legacy & Heritage of Navajo Weaving” at none other than Lost Origins Gallery (indoors) followed by a day full of photography goodness at the Eaton Workshop on Saturday, June 4. Be sure to stick around for the festival kick-off party from 7-9 p.m. We’re excited to announce this will include a projection exhibit of the 2022 Exposed DC Photography Show as well!

2022 Best in Show Winner: Mike Landsman

May 27, 2022 By Noe Todorovich Leave a Comment

The 16th Annual Exposed DC Photography Show opens in two days! Please join us this Sunday, May 29 from 3-6 p.m. for an opening celebration at Lost Origins Outside in Mount Pleasant. You can view all 38 winning images including the five Best in Show winners along the alley adjacent to Ellē at 3221 Mount Pleasant St NW.

In the build-up to the show, we’re announcing the Best in Show winners of this year’s exhibit. Each of these images was chosen by one of our guest judges—five distinguished, local photographers. The winning photographers each receive a $100 cash prize.

Today, we are announcing the Best in Show winner “Million Moe March ‘Moechella'” by Mike Landsman selected by judge Kenny Holston. Regarding the selection, Holston commented, “I feel this image captures a happy moment during a time of so much turmoil. I really enjoy the reaction of the people watching the young boy, and the action in the photo draws the viewer in. The photo looks nice in black and white, and it’s a moment that sticks with you.”

You can view more of Mike’s work on his website and Instagram.

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Kenny Holston is a professional freelance photojournalist for The New York Times. Most recently he has covered Voting Rights, Afghan refugees fleeing Afghanistan, politics, the COVID-19 pandemic, and the 2021 Presidential Inauguration. Kenny is a former United States Air Force photojournalist who served for 14 years and was awarded Military Photographer of the Year in 2015. He earned a combat action badge as a combat photojournalist in Afghanistan and other joint service accommodations for his efforts in war and as an autopsy photographer at the Armed Forces Medical Examiner System, Dover Air Force Base, DE. Kenny studied photojournalism at Syracuse University and attended The Eddie Adams workshop as a part of the XXVII class. He and his colleague Jensen Stidham co-founded the Military Visual Awards to recognize the best photography and videography work produced by military journalists from around the world.

You can view his website here and follow him on Twitter and Instagram.

2022 Best in Show Winner: Valerie Short

May 26, 2022 By Noe Todorovich Leave a Comment

Just a few days left until the 16th Annual Exposed DC Photography Show opens! Please join us this Sunday, May 29 from 3-6 p.m. for an opening celebration at Lost Origins Outside in the alley adjacent to Ellē at 3221 Mount Pleasant St NW.

In these final days leading up to the show, we’re announcing the Best in Show winners of this year’s exhibit. Each of these images was chosen by one of our guest judges—five distinguished, local photographers. The winning photographers each receive a $100 cash prize.

Today, we are announcing the Best in Show winner “A Sign of Hope” by Valerie Short selected by judge Andrew Harnik. Regarding the selection, Harnik commented, “At the Associated Press we strive to create compelling images that tell a story or add an extra layer of understanding through a moment in time. Out of a choice of some very strong images in this year’s contest this one stands out as a visually striking quiet moment.”

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

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Andrew Harnik has worked as a newspaper and magazine photojournalist since 2003. He has received awards from Pictures of the Year International, the National Press Photographers Association, and the White House News Photographers Association including the Political Photograph of the Year in 2012 and 2017. His work has taken him around the world with top U.S. diplomats and across the country with Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton in their race for president. For many years his work was focused off Capitol Hill and away from the White House, telling stories of the nation’s capital that are often overlooked. He believes that the stories of everyday people are as rewarding and important as covering high profile events and public figures.

You can view his website here and follow him on Twitter and Instagram.