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Friday Links: July 19, 2024

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Photo by: Val Proudkii

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the opening reception of the 2024 Exposed DC Photography Show! In case you missed it, there’s a recap on our website with some photos of the evening, documented by Mariah Miranda. If you’d like to provide feedback on the opening, you can complete this brief survey. The exhibit is open today at Fathom Gallery Georgetown from 5-8 p.m. and the rest of the weekend from noon to 5 p.m. Come by and say hello! The show closes next Friday, July 26.

  • Join us tomorrow from 2:30-5:00 p.m. at our exhibition for the CPC Social where you can meet Capital Photography Center (CPC) instructors, find out about classes available, and even win a $100 CPC gift certificate.
  • One of our Best in Show judges has an exhibition opening next week. Jada Imani M’s INFINITY & Beyond, curated by Khaleelah I. L. Harris, will open on Thursday, July 25 at Arena Social DC with a reception from 7-10 p.m.! Registration is free here.
  • A new exhibition at the National Building Museum reimagines the city’s sometimes loved, often hated brutalist concrete giants. Admission is $10; $7 for seniors, students, and kids; free for members and children under 3.
  • Multiple Exposures Gallery is holding a membership information session on Sunday at 11:00 a.m. as they anticipate two openings for membership later this year.
  • A team of imaging experts, scientists and historians set sail for the Titanic last week to gather the most detailed photographic record ever made of the wreck.
  • An architectural photographer and an architect collaborated for two years on a project that pairs every European Car of the Year of the past 60 years with a building of the same vintage.

Exposed DC Photography Show Opens on July 12 Featuring Special Events and Judging by Pete Souza

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Exposed DC is excited to announce the 18th Annual Exposed DC Photography Show, celebrating the vibrant and diverse culture of Washington, D.C. through the lens of local photographers. In addition to featuring 42 stunning photographs of life in our nation’s capital, this year boasts two special events during its run and Best in Show judging by Pete Souza, eminent former Chief Official White House Photographer.

The show will be hosted by Fathom Gallery Georgetown. The exhibit will open with a reception on Friday, July 12, from 5-8 p.m., where attendees can meet the photographers, view all of the winning images together, and win a $100 gift certificate to Aperturent. Full-color exhibition programs featuring all of the winners will be available for purchase along with fine art framed prints of images in the show.

Exhibit Details:

  • Opening Reception: Friday, July 12, 2024, from 5-8 p.m. 
  • Tickets: $15 in advance, $20 at the door
  • Location: Fathom Gallery Georgetown, 1351 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, D.C.
  • Exhibit Dates: July 12, 2024 – July 26, 2024
  • Viewing Hours: Free and open to the public
    • Thursdays and Fridays: 5-8 p.m.
    • Saturdays and Sundays: Noon-5 p.m.

The Exposed DC Photography Show is an annual highlight for the D.C. community, providing a platform for photographers of all levels to share their perspectives of the region. This year’s selection includes a diverse range of subjects, from surreal scenes like Amelia Earhart’s 1937 Cord on the National Mall and the 12-foot puppet known as Little Amal being surrounded in Union Station to stunning everyday scenes like the golden glow captured in the columns of the National Building Museum and a vibrant red car in an intersection seen from high above.

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 with ties to Washington, D.C. This year, we are thrilled to have Pete Souza, Angela Pan, Stephen Crowley, Sharon Farmer, and Jada Imani M selecting these special awards. 

Two special events will be held during the exhibit run. On July 14, there will be a tintype demonstration by featured photographer Mac Cosgrove-Davies. On July 20, there will be a social where people can meet Capital Photography Center instructors and hear about their photography classes and workshops for beginners to advanced photographers.  

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

Join us for a visual journey through the capital region at the 2024 Exposed DC Photography Show this summer! A virtual gallery is available for online viewing. For more information, visit the rest of our website or follow Exposed DC on social media.

High-res images & press passes available upon request.

Media Contact: Noe Todorovich
Executive Director, Exposed DC
Email: info@exposeddc.com

The Exposed DC Photography Show is a Ten Miles Square production. Donate to support our work as a small nonprofit fostering the DC arts and artists.

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This project is supported in part by the DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities, which receives support from the National Endowment for the Arts. Exposed DC would also like to thank show sponsors Fathom Gallery, Aperturent, and Capital Photography Center. 

Friday Links: May 5, 2023

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Photo by Victoria Pickering

The 17th annual Exposed DC Photography Show opening is just about a month away. Get all the details in our press release and mark your calendars now for Sunday, June 4! We’ll be announcing exciting updates as the date gets closer.

  • People and the Planet, an international open call that invites artists to think about our world and the humanity within it, is accepting applications through June 4 with an entry fee of $35.
  • A new radio drama about an aspiring photographer aims to help educate the community and new photographers.
  • Survive, Glamorously: Images of Drag in the District is on view at Ron David Studio through May 13 with an artist talk on Tuesday, May 9 at 7:00 p.m. Metro Weekly spoke to co-curators haus of bambi and Farrah Skeiky about the show.
  • A comprehensive study of the photography drones market aims to provide an overview including industry development, market summary, and value chain analysis.
  • The DC Street Photography Collective and Chris Suspect present King Koala at Slash Run on May 18 for a NSFW photo slam, presentation, and more. Entries for the photo slam are accepted through May 11. Event is 18+ and tickets are $15 with limited seating.
  • Community Love and PortraitMeetDC are having a day of networking with content creators tomorrow from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the National Harbor.
  • Reports suggest the upcoming iPhone 15 will get a major camera upgrade compliments of Sony’s newest image sensors.
  • Wildlife photographers from around the world come together for 100 For The Ocean, a month-long fundraiser for ocean conservation.
  • The deadline for the Women Photograph Project Grants is coming up soon. Women, nonbinary, transgender, and intersex documentary photographers of any nationality are invited to submit an application by May 15 for consideration.

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

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  • 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.

Friday Links: April 7, 2023

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Dogwood by Victoria Pickering

Save the date! We’re excited to return to Lost Origins Outside for the 17th Annual Exposed DC Photography Show this summer. Mark your calendars to join us for the opening on Sunday, June 4! More details to come soon.

  • DC Home Rule 50 — a photography exhibition commemorating the 50th anniversary of the District of Columbia Home Rule act by exploring the urgent themes of self-governance, full citizenship, free elections, and DC statehood — opens tonight at the DC History Center, 5:00-7:00 p.m., free.
  • Head to the East Building Auditorium at the National Gallery of Art tomorrow at 1:00 p.m. for a special program highlighting short films including “Perfect Image?” that exposes stereotypical images of Black women and explores women’s own ideas of self-worth and “John Davies: Exploring a Sense of Place in the Landscape,” a portrait of the photographer and their process.
  • Photoworks is hosting a photo flea market on Saturday, April 22. You can sign up as a seller for a fee of $10 per table.
  • Join Mac Cosgrove-Davies at the Arlington Central Library tomorrow morning as he demonstrates how tintype portraits are made using the wet plate collodion process.
  • Aperture and Google’s Creator Labs announced the second season of the Creator Labs Photo Fund, an initiative to support image makers.
  • Polaroid’s limited edition Reclaimed Blue film was an “experimental fluke.”
  • The 2022 Architectural Photography Awards Photo of the Year shortlist has been released.
  • If you’ve been to the Tidal Basin to see the cherry blossoms or even just seen photos from others, chances are you’ve seen Stumpy, the struggling cherry tree that has gained quite a following over recent years.