Today I found a fun article on painting with light by the prolific Chase Jarvis. Light painting has been around for a while but people continue to experiment with new ways to play!
• Read the Chase Jarvis article.
• See some different examples of the wild world of lights at night, below…
1. Taking advantage of available light:
2. Light Driving – do not try this at home:
3. Complex scenarios including light painting, existing lights and HDR effects from a student on our workshop:
We’re pleased to announce we will be presenting a workshop through Wallack’s Art Supplies: “Photographing Artwork for Promotion.”
Promoting artwork on your website or submitting photos to a juried show, gallery or other art organization takes quality work and quality photographs of your work. Creating appropriate photos can be done inexpensively with simple equipment.
We will be teaching and demonstrating the ideas behind documenting artwork at Wallack’s Nepean store on Sunday, September 20th, 2009 in the afternoon.
There are only 25 spots available – they are charging just $25 per person.
Please register through Wallacks.
In the spring we presented a similar session to the Ontario Craft Council.
Ontario Craft Council – March 2009 Conference
Sara Washbush of the Craft Council wrote:
“Harry’s workshop was one of the main attractions for attendees… Harry’s presentation was full of simple effective solutions, explained in a fun and lighthearted way.”
If you missed that opportunity you have a second chance!
Thanks to everyone that came to our Gallery Visit last night. We saw the World Press Photo 09 traveling exhibit at the Canadian War Museum and followed up with discussions at Pubwells.
If you haven’t seen the exhibit and have any interest in photojornalism or social documentary work – act fast! The exhibit is in town only till August 26th.
On another note check a new photo site – theBlackSnapper.com – billed as “Your daily dose of inspiring photography from around the globe.” It’s worth an investgative photo look – they have a neat rotating gallery idea, too.
Last year a regular client needed some photos to promote his music. We arranged the shoot in Ottawa with his large band.
The shoot went well and Peter Foret has now launched his latest CD and release party. He is getting good (and appropriate) mileage from last summer’s photo shoot:
Nice work Peter!
In a week and a half students are testing their sports photo skills at Augusta Stables’ annual Peanut Polo Cup – thundering horses playing polo.
I got an email from a former student with exciting news.
The Peanut Polo organizer, Kathy Mills, will be interviewed on Bob FM 93.9 on Fri Aug 28th, at approx 7:20am. Listen to the interview by Sandy Sharkey.
Sandy, former photo student, was invited to a media launch for the Peanut Polo Cup last weekend and tested her photo skills, below. Pretty good, eh? Check Sandy’s blog for more photos. Nice work Sandy!
Sandy Sharkey shooting Polo
Remember, remember – coming this Thursday:
Group Gallery Visit – “World Press Photo 09“
Thursday, August 20th, 2009 – 6:30pm
Canadian War Museum, 1 Vimy Place, Ottawa
Meet in the main lobby
Gallery Cost: Free Museum entry after 5pm
See some of the finest photojournalism and press photography of the year as we soak in “World Press Photo 09.”
See you there,
Harry
This morning I continued work on a long term project and photographed Becky Mason at Meech Lake. Becky is a well known paddler having covered vast kilometres of canoe routes. She teaches ‘Classic Solo Canoeing’ and is also an accomplished artist currently exhibiting at the Cube Gallery with her husband Reid McLachlan.
After the work I captured some candids of Becky in the boat:
Yes, it was a fun morning!
Harry
Our monthly Newsletter – ‘Exposed!’ – went out this week. It’s called:
Five Myths of the Photo Business
In it we discuss some common misperceptions of the photo world that can cause some awkward moments.
Read the newsletter to bust some myths!
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Harry Nowell
Last weekend we traveled to the Augusta Polo Club to capture some of the thundering fun in preparation for our Sport Photography Workshop covering the Peanut Polo Cup in late August.
Polo is often misunderstood. Many people have the idea that Polo is played only by the upper echelons of society – Prince Charles, etc. Not the case!
Accessible
Augusta Polo Club’s Kathy and George told me Polo is one of the most accessible equine sports in North America – polo ponies can be inexpensive to purchase and equipment is limited. Best of all polo can be played on a simple, open field. If you can ride you can play Polo!
The Game
The game is played on a large field – 300 yards x 100 yards. While that may seem massive, experienced riders get around at lightning speed – remember, horses can gallop 50km/hr or faster.
An experienced game is fast. Play is broken down to 7 minute ‘chukkers’ with riders mounting a fresh horse every chukker to keep the play pulsing.
Horse Safety
And what about the horses? They are trained to perform at polo – making sure they are accustomed to close competition. The sport is gear towards the safety of the magnificent animals.
Our sport event will be challenging – learn about event photography:
As part of the workshop you will receive media passes giving participants access to restricted areas.
Support Animal Rescue Programs
At the Peanut Polo Cup you will also have the chance to photograph many classic canines. The event is used to support canine and equestrian rescue programs.
Annie Leibovitz is in some trouble.
She is a celebrated and prolific photographer shooting some memorable photos of the Rolling Stones, John Lennon, Demi Moore, Whoopi Goldberg, Queen Elizabeth II, Michael Jackso, Bill Gates… The list goes on and on.
Annie shot extensively for Rolling Stone Magazine and Vanity Fair among others. She has a storied photo career that developed from good skills and good timing.
Recently, she has been in the news as she seems to be in danger of losing her life’s work over a loan she took last year.
Read the whole story at the NY Times. Hang in there Annie!