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2019 Best in Show Winner: Joe Leavitt

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Electricity on the Hill – Joe Leavitt

As the calendar comes ever closer to our 13th Annual Exposed DC Photography Show, we announce our second Best in Show prize winner. Each year, Exposed DC invites a panel of five influential photographers to choose their favorite image, and each winning photographer receives a $100 cash prize from Exposed DC.

“Electricity on the Hill” by Joe Leavitt was selected by Sam Hurd, who described the image as “powerful in such a turbulent political climate.” He added, “Excellent composition for something as unpredictable as lightning, and timeless post-processing overall.” It’s a truly remarkable image demonstrating the power of nature.

Stay tuned as we continue to announce the 2019 Best in Show winners throughout the week, and get your advance tickets to the opening reception now!

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Sam Hurd started out as a political news and celebrity portrait photographer in Washington, D.C. and was instantly drawn to wedding photography as a space to promote more inventive ideas. Sam’s focus is on photographic techniques that are deceptively simple, but have potential to transform difficult or uninspiring shooting environments into one of a kind opportunities for every photo made.

2019 Best in Show Winner: Miles Carter

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Miles Carter – McPherson Square

Our 13th Annual Exposed DC Photography Show opens next week; get your tickets now and join us at Touchstone Gallery for the opening reception on Wednesday, February 13!

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 2019 panel consists of five judges, and over the coming days we’ll be announcing the winners, starting today!

“McPherson Square” by Miles Carter was selected by John Christopher Anderson, who commented on the arrangement of the photo. Additionally, he stated: “The gesture is very authentic and universal; framed cleanly, in a strong and graphic presentation. Furthermore, the photographer had the confidence to avoid cropping out the portion of the frame which unsettles the composition and authenticates the moment.”

You can see more of Miles Carter’s photographs on his website and on Instagram.

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John Christopher Anderson, founder of Momenta Group in 2008, has been an active player in the photographic and communications industry for nearly two decades. His background as a photojournalist, daily photo editor, and as a Photo and Illustrations Editor for National Geographic Society helped him find the inspiration to launch Momenta. The company has creative, educational, and consulting divisions specializing in nonprofit and NGO strategic communications and workshops. In 2018, Chris helped Momenta launch a charitable nonprofit called Wildfire Media, which provides additional capacity assistance and inspiration to under-supported communities, charities, and documentarians around the world. The challenges of using powerful content as a vehicle for educating the public on humanist documentary work has grown into his biggest passion of late.

The 2019 Exposed DC Photography Show Opens February 13

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Exposed DC Photography Show – 13th Annual Exhibition
 – Tickets for the opening reception on sale now!
– Featuring 43 images of the Washington metro area
– Opening reception: Wednesday, February 13 from 6 to 10 p.m.
– Exhibit hosted by Touchstone Gallery, 901 New York Avenue NW
– Exhibition magazine available for purchase, featuring all the winners
– Best in Show awards chosen by a panel of distinguished local photographers
– Advance tickets: $20. Door tickets: $25
– Discount for federal employees + contractors impacted by the shutdown
– #exposeddc

Exposed DC is excited to announce its 13th annual Exposed DC Photography Show, February 13 through February 24, 2019. The exhibit will be hosted by Touchstone Gallery, with support from the Touchstone Foundation for the Arts.

These 43 winning photographs were chosen from a contest for their unique view of the Washington area as more than just a tourist destination and political arena. They showcase and celebrate the experience of the people who live, love, work, and play here. Five photographs will be awarded our Best in Show award along with a $100 cash prize. Each award will be chosen by a panel of distinguished metro-area photographers: John Christopher Anderson, Sam Hurd, Darren Smith, Lauren Stockbower, and Jennifer Sakai.

The opening reception will be held Wednesday, February 13 from 6-10 p.m. Complimentary wine, beer, and snacks will be provided. A full color 13th annual Exhibition Magazine with all 43 winning photos will be available for purchase. Custom framing for the show is provided by Apex Moulding and Framing.

Advance tickets for the opening are on sale now for $20; door tickets will be $25. Government employees: We know the record-long shutdown continues to affect you. Use the promo code “furlough” and show a valid federal government ID at the door for a 50% discount.

Exhibit hours (free admission):
Wednesday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Saturday through Sunday from 12 to 5 p.m.
Closing day: Sunday, February 24

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

For more information or media passes, please contact:
Noe Todorovich at info@exposeddc.com

Exposed DC would like to thank the 2019 show sponsors for their support.

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