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Friday Links: December 1, 2023

December 1, 2023 By Matthew Holubecki

Our 18th annual photo contest opens one week from today! We can’t wait to see the last year or so in D.C. through your eyes. Start reviewing your images now and submit your best before the contest closes at the end of January.

Join StreetMeetDC tomorrow at 2 p.m. in Adams Morgan for their last meet of the year.
You can now cast your vote for the Wildlife Photographer of the Year’s People’s Choice Award.
Head to Lost Origins Gallery to check out Frank Hallum Day‘s latest collection of large format film photography taken over several decades on the banks of Rock Creek National Park.
Larry Fink, photographer who documented clashing social circles, dies at 82.
The 2023 Ocean Photographer of the Year contest highlights the stunning sights above and below the surface.
“Air Guitar Roo” took home the top prize in the Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards this year.
Kate Winslet starts as Lee Miller in a new biopic that tells the story of the bold journalist who made a splash on both sides of the camera lens.
The 16th year of the Environmental Photographer of the Year competition showcases global environmental photography to inspire change and climate action.

Friday Links: November 17, 2023

November 17, 2023 By Matthew Holubecki

We’ll be taking next week off for Thanksgiving, so we’ll go ahead and express our appreciation to you now for being part of this amazing community! The holidays nearing also means our annual contest is just around the corner. We’ll be launching the 2024 Exposed DC Photography Contest on December 8. Stay tuned for updates and get those photos ready!

Glen Echo Photoworks is hosting a “Monochrome Mimosas” event with the Handmade Photo Group tomorrow at 4:00 p.m. that will show the processes behind the prints in the “Timeless 2023 Exhibit.” Tickets are $30 or $60 for VIP with a photo book and extra raffle tickets.
The 2023 Nature Conservancy photo contest winners have been announced.
Umbrella Art Fair 2023 will feature works by over 150 artists over the weekend with three days of art, culture, and convening.
Scottish photographer David Gilliver won the People’s Choice award in the macro category at the British Photography Awards.
The controversial AI-generated image that was in the headlines earlier this year goes on sale at Paris Photo for €20,000.
Tracy Camilla Johns, the lead actress in Spike Lee’s breakthrough film, presents her photography exhibit at the Laurel Museum through Thanksgiving.
News about Black Friday camera deals are already circulating.

Friday Links: November 10, 2023

November 10, 2023 By Matthew Holubecki

A new exhibit at the National Gallery of Art features 100 photographs by the prolific American photographer Dorothea Lange.
PortraitMeetDC is partnering with Goodwill for an event on November 18, free but registration is required.
The director of the Hungarian National Museum has been fired over LGBTQ+ content in the prestigious World Press Photo exhibition on display at the museum.
Join the DC Film Collective and Capitol Hill Arts Workshop Darkroom Sunday at 12 p.m. for show and tell at Doubles Coffee / Sonny’s Pizza.
WPOW’s 17th Annual Photography and Multimedia Exhibition will open to members and the public tomorrow from 2-5 p.m. at Lost Origins Outside in the alley next to Ellē. If that spot sounds familiar, it’s where we had our annul show too!
Reuben Radding is offering a six-week class on street photography that will meet online four Wednesdays in January 2024 and two Wednesdays in February, from 12-3 p.m. EST each session. Total cost is $800 and space is limited to six participants.
The Dog Photography Awards announced the winners of the 2023 contest. ????

Friday Links: October 27, 2023

October 27, 2023 By Matthew Holubecki

Film Camera Day is back at Glen Echo Photoworks tomorrow from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
StreetMeetDC Halloween edition is this Sunday starting at the Georgetown waterfront at 5 p.m.
An image of a young Royal Bengal tigress in its natural habitat has been named overall winner of this year’s Mangrove Photography Awards.
As part of the Celebration of Photography, Leica Camera honored Elliott Erwitt with the Leica Hall of Fame Award for his life’s work.
Precisely aligned paint and fabric camouflage Cecilia Paredes amid lush botanical backdrops.
A photographer shot in raw on the Canon EOS R5, iPhone 15 Pro, and iPhone 14 Pro to compare the results.
Commercial photographer Andrei Duman collaborated with acclaimed LEGO artist Nathan Sawaya for the “Organogenesis: Building Blocks of Life” project.
A new photography exhibition in London shines a spotlight on the rich landscape of innovation and contemporary culture led by young people in South Africa.

Friday Links: October 6, 2023

October 6, 2023 By Matthew Holubecki

Join local photographers Albert Ting and Austin Graff tomorrow at noon and 2:00 p.m. respectively for photo tours exploring Georgetown’s best photo ops in conjunction with Away’s new store launch. You can grab some complimentary snacks and refreshments in the store beforehand.
Critical Exposure is looking for a Development Manager to bring thoughtful, reliable, and creative implementation to mission-aligned ways of resourcing the organization. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis with a priority deadline of October 16.
Matthew Phipps will have an artist talk, book presentation, and short film premier on October 15 at Lost Origins Gallery.
Anthony Barboza not only chronicled American history but also participated in it through his incredible career in photography.
The Magnum Square Print Sale returns on October 16; sign up for their newsletter to enter a giveaway to win a limited-edition print of your choice.
StreetMeet is holding its first-ever retreat in Shenandoah, VA from October 15-18, $450.
DC History Center’s “On The Square” community event will shine a spotlight on Carnegie Library and Mount Vernon Square on October 14 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event is free but registration is highly recommended to gain additional perks.
A nationwide photography contest for K-12 students is open for submissions through October 16.