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2017 Best in Show Winner: Michael Kennedy

March 3, 2017 By Caroline Space

Michael Kennedy - Meridian Snowball Fight
Michael Kennedy – Meridian Snowball Fight

 

Here’s the third of our five Best In Show prize winners from the upcoming 2017 Exposed DC Photography Show. We invited each member of a panel of distinguished D.C. metro-area photographers to choose their favorite photograph from the 43 in this year’s show. The five winning photographers each receive a $100 cash prize from Exposed DC.

We’ll announce the remaining two winners next week, so check back with us then. Meanwhile there’s still time to get your advance tickets for our March 9 opening night!

Today’s Best in Show winner is “Meridian Snowball Fight” by Michael Kennedy, selected by fine-art and documentary photographer Susana Raab. Raab told us: “I chose this photograph because it stood out from the other entries as being a well-executed dynamic moment of action. It represents an under-appreciated aspect of Washington: we are a community that often comes together to engage in non-partisan fun.” I couldn’t agree more with  Susana’s comments on Kennedy’s image. On a personal level, this image portrays two things that are very important to me that I’m missing right now: snow and camaraderie!

See more of Kennedy’s photographs on his website.

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Susana Raab is a fine-art and documentary photographer working in Washington, DC, creating personal work in addition to working as the photographer of the Smithsonian Anacostia Community Museum, documenting the East of the River communities in D.C. Her work is held in the collection of the Smithsonian Institution’s Museum of American History, The Library of Congress, Division of Prints & Photographs, The Art Museum of the Americas, among others.

Filed Under: Annual Exhibit Tagged With: 2017, best in show, Michael Kennedy, Susana Raab

2017 Best in Show Winner: Ray Alvareztorres

March 1, 2017 By Caroline Space

Ray Alvareztorres - Inauguration Eve
Ray Alvareztorres – Inauguration Eve

 

Here’s the second of our five Best In Show prize winners from our 11th Annual Exposed DC Photography Show. We invited each member of a panel of distinguished D.C. metro-area photographers to choose their favorite photograph from the 43 in this year’s show. The five winning photographers each receive a $100 cash prize from Exposed DC. We’ll be announcing the other winners over the coming days. Advance tickets are still available for the opening reception next Thursday, March 9!

Today’s Best in Show winner is “Inauguration Eve” by Ray Alvareztorres. His photo was chosen by judge Jennifer Sakai of the Corcoran School of the Arts and Design. Sakai wrote: “The young man’s expression shows a seriousness and portent that tell a story all its own. The lighting makes you stop and reflect on his countenance, while behind him is a sea of activity.” The young man’s expression is compelling. I feel his anguish. As Jennifer mentions, the light from the photographer’s flash irradiates the subject’s forlorn demeanor, allowing the viewer to focus only on him and empathize with a singular American.

See more of Alvareztorres’ work on his website.

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Jennifer Sakai is a fine art photographer and educator who resides in Washington D.C. She received her BFA at the Art Institute of Boston at Lesley University in Boston, Massachusetts, and her MFA in photography from Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, Virginia. She has taught at the Park School of Communications at Ithaca College, and Virginia Commonwealth University. She is currently a visiting Assistant Professor of Photography at the Corcoran School of the Arts and Design at The George Washington University.

Filed Under: Annual Exhibit Tagged With: 2017, best in show, Jennifer Sakai, Ray Alvareztorres

2017 Best in Show Winner: Chris McDaniel

March 1, 2017 By Caroline Space

Chris McDaniel - V Street
Chris McDaniel – V Street

 

Thursday, March 9 is the opening night for our 11th Annual Exposed DC Photography Show. Discounted advance tickets are still available, so grab yours soon! Every year we ask a panel of distinguished, local judges to select one image each for a Best in Show award. The winning photographers each receive a $100 cash prize from Exposed DC. Our 2017 panel consists of five judges, and over the coming days we’ll be announcing the winners, starting today with “V Street” by Chris McDaniel, selected by judge Darren Smith from National Geographic Magazine.

Darren writes, “the white balloon against the stark black background draws viewers into the image, and then guides our eyes down the string to the young couple sharing a moment.” His take on Chris’ image is analogous to mine. The balloon is an immediate focal point and the string connects us to the people in the frame. But it’s not only the white balloon against the black background that leads us around the image. It’s the discovery of light that keeps us in the photograph after the balloon meets the couple. The reflection on the stop sign is illuminated with blue and orange light. In contrast with the onyx facade, the stark lines from the metal give the appearance of a geometric tunnel allowing our eye to escape the darkness for a moment. In the bottom corner of the image, we are offered another glow of light balancing the dark block in the center of the frame.

You can see more of McDaniel’s photographs on his Flickr feed.

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Darren Smith supervises the 36 local-language editions of National Geographic Magazine. He works with journalists around the world to ensure the stories created locally meet National Geographic’s high standards. In his personal artistic work, he cuts hundreds or thousands of fragments from his photos to make collages by hand that create surreal new visions. He has exhibited in the Washington, D.C. area, New York and Paris.

Filed Under: Annual Exhibit Tagged With: 2017, best in show, Chris McDaniel, Darren Smith

The 2017 Exposed DC Photography Show Opens March 9

February 28, 2017 By Heather Goss

Exposed DC Photography Show – 11th Annual Exhibition
– Tickets on sale now!
– Featuring 43 images of the Washington metro area
– Opening reception: Thursday, March 9, 6 to 10 p.m.
– Exhibit hosted by brand new event space AJAX, 1011 4th Street NW
– Exhibition magazine available for purchase, featuring all the winners
– Best in Show awards chosen by a panel of distinguished local photographers
– Beer provided by Bluejacket Brewery; Beats by v:shal kanwar
– Advance tickets: $20. Door tickets: $25
– #exposeddc

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Exposed DC is excited to announce its 11th annual Exposed DC Photography Show, March 9 through March 19, 2017.

These 43 winning photographs were chosen from a contest for their unique view of the Washington area as a place where we live and work and love every day. Five of those photographs will be awarded our Best in Show prizes, each one chosen by a panel of distinguished metro-area photographers: Susana Raab, Lauren Stockbower, Yodith Dammlash, Darren Smith, and Jennifer Sakai.

D.C.’s own Bluejacket Brewery will provide their original brews at an open bar; complimentary wine and snacks will also be available. DJ v:shal kanwar + special guests will provide beats in the brand new events space AJAX, located a few blocks from the Mt. Vernon Square and Gallery Place metro stations. Photo printing and framing is provided by local startup Framebridge.

A full color 11th annual Exhibition Magazine with all 43 winning photos be available at the opening.

Exhibit open Saturdays-Sundays: 11am-4pm
Limited weekday hours: See social media for updates during the exhibit.
Closing day: Sunday, March 19

All photographs displayed will be for sale. High-res images available upon request.

For more information or media passes, please contact:
Heather Goss / James Calder at info@exposeddc.com

The Exposed DC Photography Show is a Ten Miles Square production.

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2017 Exposed DC Opening Night Details!

February 15, 2017 By James Calder

Exposed DC Photography Show - Opening Night (photo by Kristen Finn)

Tickets are now on sale for our 11th annual Exposed DC Photography Show.

Thursday, March 9
6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
AJAX, 1011 4th St NW

– 43 terrific images of the D.C. area, one cool new venue –
– Available for first-time art-buyer prices –
– Printed and framed by local startup Framebridge –
– Selection of locally-made beers from Bluejacket –
– Complimentary wine, soda and snacks –
– Beats by DJ V:shal Kanwar + special guests –
– Full-color program exhibition available for $10 –
– $20 advance tickets (no fees!) / $25 door –

Don’t miss this passionate celebration of local photography in the nation’s capital! On exhibit are 43 images that tell the story of living, working, and loving in this city that is so much more than a collection of monuments and government buildings. You’ll also be attending the first public event at fabulous new space AJAX (website coming soon), just a few blocks from Mount Vernon Square and Gallery Place. We’ll have complimentary local beer, wine and much more!

Thank you to our sponsors

 PHOTO PRINTING AND FRAMING:

Framebridge

OPENING RECEPTION BEER:

Bluejacket Brewery

Filed Under: Annual Exhibit Tagged With: 2017, AJAX, Bluejacket, Framebridge, opening night, reception, tickets

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