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Friday Links: May 12, 2023

May 12, 2023 By exposeddc

Preparations for our 17th annual Exposed DC Photography Show are in full swing, and we are getting more excited by the day to celebrate local photography with you all next month! Feel free to share our Facebook event with friends and fellow photography fans, and we will see you at Lost Origins Outside on Sunday, June 4 for the opening celebration.

The 2023 Pulitzer Prize winners and finalists were announced earlier this week.
Legendary war photographer James Nachtwey appeared on 60 Minutes with Anderson Cooper to reflect on his career.
Nikon released the full-frame Nikon Z 8 mirrorless camera.
Joseph Ford collaborates with artists to reimagine the possibilities of public spaces in his “Impossible Street Art” project.
Moroccan-Belgian photographer, Mous Lamrabat, photographed and interviewed diasporic communities from over 25 cultures over four months.
Looking for a little field trip? PortraitMeetDC is heading to Annapolis on Saturday, May 20 from 3-6 p.m.
Last call for the Women Photograph Project Grants cycle; applications are due on Monday.
For more than 40 years, Canadian photographer Edward Burtynsky has recorded the impact of humans on the Earth in large-scale images that often resemble abstract paintings.

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.

Winning Photos of the 17th Annual Exposed DC Contest

February 24, 2023 By exposeddc

We’re excited to announce the winners of the 17th Annual Exposed DC Photography Contest! These images, as seen together, tell the story of Washington, D.C., as documented by the people who live, work, and love here. You can view the full list of winners below.

Thank you to everyone who entered this year’s contest for sharing your work with us and congratulations to this year’s winners. We always enjoy seeing this city through your eyes, and we’re proud to have the opportunity to share the work of local photographers of all levels whose images help tell and celebrate the story of life in and around this city of ours. Stay tuned for updates about the 2023 Exposed DC Photography Show and join us for a celebratory happy hour on Wednesday, March 1 from 6-8 p.m. at 801 Restaurant & Bar.

Whether you just found out about Exposed DC recently or you’ve been with us from the very beginning, we want to say thank you for being a part of our community. Here are some ways to get involved, and be sure to subscribe to our newsletter to get updates on our events, contests, and shows, along with interesting photography news.

Now, without further ado, we present to you the winning images of the 17th annual Exposed DC Photography Contest.

Alethea Merelos – Washington National Cathedral
Angela Napili – “Draw the Curtain” and “Delta Solar”
Arpita Upadhyaya – Time Travelers
Ather Ahsan – Untitled
Brian Mosley – Roman Candle
Chris Suspect – Daikaiju @ Slash Run 2022
Christopher Buoscio – Franciscan Monastery in Spring
Craig Nedrow – Vietnamese Lunar New Year
David Moss – Tigrayan Anti-War Demonstrator
Don E. Harris – Untitled
Doug Davies – Turtles All the Way Down
Geoffrey Vincent – Georgetown Gothic
Ian Cunningham – Late Night Bus Ride
Jeffrey Morris – AceOno
John Brighenti – It’s a Long Way to the Top
Josh Steele – Moon Diva
Kaleb Friend – Magnolia Warbler in Hawthorn
Karen Davis – Untitled
Karon Flage – Whitney Guccigoo at New Year’s Day Brunch at Perry’s
Kendell Smith – Discovery
Mark Alan Andre – Into the Void
Matthew Steaffens – Metro Jam
Mike Landsman – Airshow Salute
Miki Jourdan – Not Your Body
Mukul Ranjan – Brazilian Dancer
Pablo J Benavente – Into the Void
Peter Quinn – Sunset Castle Tour
Prescott Moore Lassman – Gallery Girls
Richard Brundage – On Thin Ice
Robert A Urteaga – Get Lost
Robin Fader – Abortion Rally Green Torch – July 4, 2022
Ryan Merkley – Moonset Behind Cathedral
Suzanne McIntire – Performer Without an Audience
Thomas Cluderay – Light Show
Zev Kanter – Freedom Park

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

May 31, 2022 By Noe Todorovich

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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!

#2022XDC Giveaway Info

May 18, 2022 By exposeddc

From day one, Exposed DC has been about celebrating 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 a few prizes to give away in conjunction with our show and with thanks to our sponsors!

We invite you to share your own images taken at this year’s show for the chance to win a $100 gift certificate for Capital Photography Center or a SpyderX Pro monitor calibrator (valued at $169.99). Share your image with the #2022XDC hashtag and be sure to tag @exposed_dc and @capitalphotographycenter on Instagram to participate. Entries must be received by 11:59 p.m. EST on June 30, 2022. Winners will be notified via DM before announcements are made on Instagram.

The 2022 Exposed DC Photography Show opens at Lost Origins Outside in the alley next to Ellē in Mount Pleasant on Sunday, May 29. Join us for an opening celebration from 3-6 p.m. The exhibition will be on view through Sunday, July 24.

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.

To enter, share an image you capture while checking out the outdoor exhibition using the hashtag #2022XDC and tagging @exposed_dc and @capitalphotographycenter in the caption. Please note that only posts will be eligible, not stories. Entries will be accepted through June 30, and winners will be notified soon thereafter.

Two prizes will be awarded to two winners: one $100 gift certificate for Capital Photography Center and one SpyderX Pro monitor calibrator (valued at $169.99).

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