FotoWeek DC Lectures

 

Fotoweek Lecture Series at the Katzen Center featuring Liza Faktor, Lincoln Schatz, and Tim Hetherington
DATE:

11/7/2009 - 11/7/2009
WHEN:

2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
WHERE:

Abramson Family Recital Hall, Katzen Arts Center, American University
4400 Massachusetts Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20016

T: 202.885.1300
W: www.american.edu/academic.depts/cas/katzen

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DESCRIPTION:

In this unique opportunity, three internationally renowned photographers will present their work, giving an insider's view of some of the most exciting photography being produced today. This is the first of two photographers talks organized by FotoWeek and Lucian Perkins. Each photographer will speak for about an hour.

Liza Faktor, a Russian photographer and curator, will show some of the latest photography emerging from Russia and the CIS today.

Lincoln Schatz will show his unique form of participatory art and portraits with his recent project "Portrait of the Violence Epidemic" and his commission to create Esquire Magazine's "Portrait of the 21st Century".

Tim Hetherington's piece "Sleeping Soldiers" was described by Photo District News as "best photojournalism project we can't show you." You'll be able to see his project and hear how he created it.
COST:

$20 suggested donation at the door

This lecture series is provided on a first come, first serve basis. Please arrive 30 minutes or more in advance to register.

 

Photographer Presentations
DATE:

11/7/09 - 11/8/09
WHEN:

12:00PM - 5:00PM
WHERE: FotoWeek Central 1

3338 M Street, NW
Washington, DC 20007

Hours:
Mon - Fri: 11AM to 7PM; Sat & Sun: 10AM to 8PM

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DESCRIPTION:

On the afternoons of November 7th & 8th, there will be a series of back-to-back lectures from noon to 5pm on a variety of subjects: a primer on the business of photography, a presentation by the Eddie Adams Workshop, Victorian-age stereoscopic photography with 3-D glasses provided, and several well-known Washington photographers will be showing work from cell phone to high-end race car imagery.

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COST:

Free

 

Getty Images Grant Awards Multimedia Presentation
DATE:

11/12/2009 - 11/12/2009
WHEN:

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
WHERE:

National Portrait Gallery
8th and F Streets, NW
Washington, DC 20002

T: 202.633.8300
W: www.npg.si.edu/

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DESCRIPTION:

This multi media presentation showcases the work of 9 photojournalists - including 5 professionals (Alex Majoli, Paolo Pellegrin, Brenda Ann Kenneally, Krissane Johnson and Zalmai) and 4 students (Max Bruan, Andy Spyra, Carl Kiilsgaard and Ed Ou) who were selected by teams of industry experts from more than 450 proposals to receive this year's Getty Images Grants for Editorial Photography. Grant recipients' projects are discussed in their own voices as their powerful imagery unfolds on screen. The presentation is introduced by Aidan Sullivan, Vice President, Photo Assignments for Getty Images, and includes time for questions and discussion between the audience and grant winners who are able to attend the event.
COST:

Free

 

Lecture featuring Julieanne Kost, Digital Imaging Evangelist from Adobe Systems
DATE:

11/14/2009 - 11/14/2009
WHEN:

10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
WHERE:

Corcoran Gallery of Art
Frances and Armand Hammer Auditorium
500 17th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20006

T: 202.639.1867
W: www.corcoran.org

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DESCRIPTION:

10:00am -11:30am

In this session, Julieanne Kost will demonstrate why Lightroom is the professional photographer’s essential toolbox, providing one easy application for managing, adjusting, and presenting large volumes of digital photographs. You will discover how to automate your workflow and organize your images, make global and selective corrections, enhancements, seamlessly integrate Photoshop and prepare your final images for output.

12:00pm -1:30pm

Are you ready to discover the little known tips and tricks that will significantly boost your productivity using both Photoshop CS4 and Lightroom? If so then don’t miss Julieanne Kost, Digital Imaging Evangelist from Adobe Systems as she shares her favorite "Top Twenty" shortcuts for photographers that will improve the way you work as well as her favorite features and the most efficient ways to use them. From the novice to the seasoned expert, everyone has something to learn from this master class.
COST:

Free


Fotoweek Lecture Series at the Corcoran featuring Ernesto Bazan, Lori Grinker, Chris Hondros, and Matthew Niederhauser
DATE:

11/14/2009 - 11/14/2009
WHEN:

2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
WHERE:

Corcoran Gallery of Art
Frances and Armand Hammer Auditorium
500 17th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20006

T: 202.639.1867
W: www.corcoran.org

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DESCRIPTION:

In this unique opportunity, internationally renowned photographers will present their work, giving an insider's view of some of the most exciting photography being produced today. This is the second set of two photographer's talks organized by FotoWeek DC and Lucian Perkins. Each photographer will speak for about an hour.

Ernesto Bazan lived in Cuba from 1997 to 2006. He will show a multimedia piece about his life in Cuba as well as photographs from his most recent book on Cuba.

Matthew Niederhauser lives in Beijing and primarily documents youth culture and urban development in China. He will show work from his new book, Sound Kapita, about China's Rock Culture.

Iraqi Voices: Lori Grinker and Chris Hondros will show work from Iraq and the refugee exodus from there to other countries. Iraqi journalist Omar Fekeiki will join them for a round table discussion.
COST:

$20 suggested donation at door

This lecture series is provided on a first come, first serve basis. Please arrive 30 minutes or more in advance to register.

 

Rotating Talks @ Tech Pavilion

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