2023 annual show Archives

Friday Links: May 26, 2023

May 26, 2023 By Matthew Holubecki

We’ll be announcing the Best in Show winners next week in the days leading up to our annual show opening! Find out more about the judges now and check back on Monday when we start announcing their personal favorites from the show. Then join us at the opening on Sunday, June 4 to celebrate 17 years of local photography and peruse the winning images together at Lost Origins Outside! You’ll also have the chance to win a prize from one of our sponsors.

Join StreetMeetDC at Yards Park on Sunday at 5 p.m. and stroll down the boardwalk to Nationals Park and Royal Sands Social Club.
MoMA invited seven photographers to share their creative process in their New Photography series.
The California wildflower superbloom draws thousands of visitors every spring along with concerns about the impact that tourism has on wild spaces.
The annual TIPA World Awards acknowledge excellence in photography products, with the 2023 winners announced earlier this week.
Members of the British Press Photographers’ Association are showcasing their best work in an exhibition curated by five leading industry figures.
Acacia Johnson documents the pilots keeping remote communities connected in Alaska where there are more pilots per capita than anywhere else in the U.S.
Photos of Jim Brown recall his life, from Hall of Fame NFL player to actor and social activist, as he is remembered after passing away earlier this month.
If you have a Profoto account, you can cast your votes for the Share the Light challenge through Sunday.

#2023XDC Giveaway & Instagram Contest

May 25, 2023 By exposeddc

The 2023 Exposed DC Photography Show opens at Lost Origins Outside in the alley next to Ellē in Mount Pleasant on Sunday, June 4. Join us for an opening celebration from 3-6 p.m. The exhibition will be on view throughout the summer.

From the beginning, Exposed DC’s primary focus has been to celebrate local photography. Our annual show is curated from a contest to reflect the city we live in today. We’d love to see and hear about how these photos resonate with you. As such, we’re excited to have some prizes to give away in conjunction with our show and with thanks to our sponsors! This year, there are two opportunities to win a prize from Capital Photography Center, Aperturent, or Nations Photo Lab. See below for all the details.

Opening Celebration Giveaway

At the opening celebration, attendees aged 18 or older will have the opportunity to enter a giveaway. A total of ten winners will be selected at random from all entries. Each will receive a $50 gift certificate to either Aperturent or Nations Photo Lab.

Terms & Conditions

The giveaway is open to residents of Washington, D.C., Virginia, and Maryland who are 18 years of age or older, excluding anyone from the Exposed DC team, their families, or anyone professionally connected with the organizations participating. A total of ten prizes will be awarded to ten attendees of the opening celebration: five $50 gift certificates to Aperturent and five $50 gift certificates to Nations Photo Lab. The drawing will take place shortly after the opening with winners notified via email by June 6. No purchase necessary to enter or win.

Instagram Contest

We invite you to share your own images taken at this year’s show for the chance to win a $100 gift certificate to Capital Photography Center or a $100 gift certificate to Aperturent. Follow @exposed_dc, @capitalphotographycenter, and @aperturent on Instagram and tag us in your images along with the #2023XDC hashtag to participate. Entries must be received by 11:59 p.m. EST on June 30, 2023. Winners will be notified via DM before announcements are made on Instagram.

Terms & Conditions

The contest is open to residents of Washington, D.C., Virginia, and Maryland who are 18 years of age or older, excluding anyone from the Exposed DC team, their families, or anyone professionally connected with the organizations participating. The contest is not sponsored, endorsed, or administered by, or associated with Instagram. No purchase necessary to enter or win.

To enter, you must follow @exposed_dc, @capitalphotographycenter, and @aperturent on Instagram. Share an image you capture while checking out the outdoor exhibition using the hashtag #2023XDC and tagging @exposed_dc, @capitalphotographycenter and @aperturent in the caption. Please note that only posts will be eligible, not stories. Entries will be accepted through June 30 at 11:59 p.m. EDT, and winners will be notified soon thereafter via Instagram.

Two prizes will be awarded to two winners for the Instagram Contest and provided electronically: one $100 gift certificate for Capital Photography Center and one $100 gift certificate to Aperturent.

Exposed DC, Capital Photography Center, and Aperturent may post contest entries on their Instagram accounts and websites with photo credit provided. No rights are transferred by participating.

Exposed DC Returns to Mount Pleasant for 17th Annual Photography Show

May 2, 2023 By exposeddc

Featuring 35 images of the Washington, D.C. metro area taken by local photographers
Exhibit presented at Lost Origins Outside in Mount Pleasant
Opening celebration: Sunday, June 4 from 3:00-6:00 p.m.
Best in Show awards chosen by five distinguished local photographers
Full-color exhibition magazine featuring all winning images available for purchase

Exposed DC is excited to partner with Lost Origins Gallery to present the 17th annual Exposed DC Photography Show in an outdoor installation in Mount Pleasant opening on June 4. The show features 35 images that were taken by local photographers and selected from a contest for their unique perspective of the D.C. metro area. The exhibition will be on view at Lost Origins Outside located along the exterior wall of Ellē restaurant at 3221 Mt Pleasant St NW throughout the summer. A virtual gallery will also be available for remote viewing of the exhibition.

Join us for an opening celebration on Sunday, June 4 from 3:00-6:00 p.m. View all the winning images together and chat with featured photographers and the Exposed DC team. Each image in the show will be available to purchase as a fine art framed print for those looking to expand or even begin their own personal collection. An exhibition program featuring all the winning images in full color will also be available for purchase. Attendees will also have the chance to win a gift card from Aperturent, Nations Photo Lab, or Capital Photography Center for their gear rental, photo printing, and photography education needs.

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 and creatives in the D.C. community. This year, we’re thrilled to have Astrid Riecken, Briana A. Thomas, Candace Dane Chambers, Carol Guzy, and Colin Winterbottom selecting these special awards. Get to know the judges now and stay tuned to find out which photos they selected in the days leading up to the show.

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

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

The Exposed DC Photography Show is a Ten Miles Square production.
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Exposed DC would like to thank the 2023 show partners & sponsors for their support.