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The American Society of Media Photographers has formed a specialty group for underwater photographers. Initiated by members Georgienne Bradley, Chris Crumley and Jay Ireland, the group's goals are to unify photographers in this field and establish a strong communication network both within thegroup and with entities such as publications, equipment, companies, government and trade associations. Education is also high on the priorities list, and this will be directed at group members, clients and other photographers, especially skilled amateurs. Info: 310-829-4291, e-mail:earthimag@aol.com. Other specialty groups that have formed this past year include photojournalism and architecture.
Camera Arts: Photographers and Tourism Councils to Work Together
Fairbanks, Alaska's Camera Arts Club members have been attending the monthly meetings of the local Arts Association. They have been working on topics such as how art groups can work with the tourism industry to promote local arts. One of the questions is how many visitors are on organized tours versus independent travelers. People traveling on their own are much more likely to visit local galleries. Information, Chuck Newman, 907-372-4441.
Photosphere Cooperative Forms in Seattle
Mariana Tres, a Seattle fine art photographer, has formed a group in which photographers can get together in a supportive environment to push one another on to new creative heights. The group will meet at the Benham Gallery on First Avenue. For information and meeting times, contact Mariana Tres, P.O. Box 85392, Seattle, WA 98145, 206-633-2042.
Royalty Free Software Stand Taken by Associations
The Advertising Photographers of America (APA), the American Society of Media Photographers (ASMP), the National Association of Freelance Photographers (NAFP), the National Writers Union (NWU), and the Graphic Artist Guild (GAG) have taken an official stand against royalty free photography, writing and/or graphic design on the grounds that it is neither in the best interest of photographers, writers or graphic artists, nor the industry in general, the organizations announced in late July.
APA announced its position as part of an ongoing effort to educate photographers and clients about the value of photographs, according to APA director Dorie Ford.
CONFERENCES
Galen Rowell Featured at Abbotsford Seminar
For 20 years, Abbotsford Photo Arts Club has been putting on one of the best one-day photo seminars in the west. The workshops topics have covered all aspects of photography-from marketing to technique-and featured some of the best presenters around. This year, for their 20th anniversary, Abbotsford will feature world-renowned photographer Galen Rowell. There will be more than 20 workshops to attend, a small trade show and a juried print exhibit. Only three hours from Seattle, it's one of the best $35 you can spend. Information: Ann Weir 604-530-1591 or Gloria Caplette 604-852-3578.
NANPA Conference to Again Feature Art Wolfe
The North American Nature Photographers Association will hold its fourth annual conference, this year in Orlando, Florida, in January 1998. The master of ceremonies for the four-day conference will be Art Wolfe, who was also host last year. Many areas of nature photography will be covered, including underwater, wildlife, scenics, ethics and marketing. There will be a mini trade show, presentations for nature photographer of the year, and other events. For more information contact NANPA at 303-422-8527.
NPPA Flying Short Course Comes to Northwest
"To see with the eyes, to inquire, feel, commit and then let your spirit soar" is the mission of the 1997 Flying Short Course, coming to the Northwest October 23, 1997. Led by committed NPPA professional members, the course travels throughout the U.S. in the fall teaching both the basics and advanced techniques in photojournalism. Every three-to -five years, it comes to the Northwest. This year's lineup includes: Nancy Andrews, photographer for the Washington Post; Linda Asberry Angelle, photographer for KXAS-TV; Jim Gensheimer, photojournalist at the San Jose Mercury News; David Alan Harvey, photographer for National Geographic magazine; Eric Kehe, photographer for KUSA-TV in Denver, Colo.; Steve Fine, director of photography for Sports Illustrated; Lynn Johnson, freelance photojournalist; and Steve Jessmore, chief photographer at the Saginaw (Michigan) News. In the past, featured photographer and past president of NPPA Jerry Gay has taught a section of this very popular course. The course will convene at the Holiday Inn, Airport, in Portland, Oregon. For reservations and information contact Tom Boyd, 360-699-6015.
Trident Submarine Tour Adds to NWCCC Conference
The annual Northwest Council of Camera Clubs (NWCCC) Conference will be held in Silverdale, WA, at the Silverdale on the Bay Hotel (360-698-1000), Nov. 7-9, 1997. The weekend will start off with a field trip to the Bangor Nuclear Sub Base on Friday morning to tour a Trident class submarine. The regular program begins with keynote speaker Denis Olson, a Northwest photographer. He has traveled throughout the world and has created a multi-projector audiovisual extravaganza of his work in the National Parks. Also presenting are: Dr. Bill and Marge Biedel and Jim Lyons from Kodak on digital; plus Ray Moffit and Dallas Fast, who will give a professional multimedia show on a 30-foot screen using seven 70 mm projectors and surround sound. It is titled Celebration of Freedom. A juried exhibit and social programs also are planned.
Jerry Uelsmann To Speak at NW Regional SPE Conference
Oct. 17-19, 1997, are the dates for the second NW Regional Conference and Exhibition for the Society of Photographic Educators. It is being held at Central Washington University, Ellensburg. The conference will include presentations by three internationally recognized photography teachers and artists: Barbara Crane, Jerome Liebling and Jerry Uelsmann, plus many presentation by Northwest photographers and teachers.
It starts off Friday evening with an informal reception at the Sarah Spurgeon Gallery. In addition to the speakers, there will be an on going portfolio review sessions and a special dinner on Saturday evening. Attendees also are invited to send proposals for 15-minute presentations, a very popular feature instituted at the conference in Portland last year. For information and registration contact James Sahlstrand, Conference Chair, at 509-963-1559.
National ASMP Business Seminars Coming to the Northwest
ASMP has launched a two-day business seminar series titled ASMP Means Business, which is being taken to numerous ASMP chapters nationwide. The seminar covers a wide variety of business topics and concerns, ranging fromselling, pricing and establishing base fees, to contracts, copyright and usage. It will be in Seattle Dec. 6-7, and San Francisco Dec. 13-14. Information: 609-799-8300.
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