A few weeks ago, I mentioned the shoot that we did for Club Relaford–an online political magazine. The article with Secretary Schmirer is now up. Check it out when you have a chance.
Archive for March, 2009
Monday, March 9th, 2009
The end of last week was abso crazy. I was editing photos from 2 great shoots that we did the previous week. Then there there’s the new website that sucked up a lot of time (hopefully it will be up by Wednesday). The point is, I completely neglected this blog towards the end of the week. BUT…that just means I have some exciting stuff to show this week.
Are you ready? Artomatic 2009 registration begins on March 27.
The tenth anniversary event will run from May 29 to July 5 at Half Street’s 55 M Street, S.E. - blocks from Nationals Park - atop the Navy Yard metro in D.C.’s Capitol Riverfront neighborhood.
Artomatic is unjuried, and all artists are welcome. Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis and will end when space is filled.
Artomatic.org will have all you need to know by March 27. For registration questions, e-mail register@artomatic.org. To volunteer, e-mail volunteer@artomatic.org.
Artomatic is also having happy hour every first Wednesday. Art + happy hour = Me in love. The first one is at the Science Club today, March 4.
There is a great exhibit coming to Washington, DC on March 5. Congo/Women is an international photography exhibition that works to shed light on the continuing violence in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Over five million people have been killed in the past ten years, with women and girls being subjected to extreme gender violence. The bold, evocative work of photojournalists Lynsey Addario, Marcus Bleasdale, Ron Haviv and James Nachtwey is accompanied by several contextual essays. This is very closely related to the work that we are doing on the In the Light project. If you’re in the area, make sure to stop by the event.
March 5, 2009
Rayburn House Office Bldg.
Rayburn Foyer
Washington, DC
12-7pm Viewing
5-7pm Public reception
And no, not basketball…although, I’m pretty hype about that also. Here are the exciting (obligatory adjective) promotions that we’re running for the month of March.
Brides/Grooms: Last month, we were offering 30% off package prices for the month of February. If you missed it, there is still hope for you. Reduced help, but help nonetheless. Sign a contract in March and receive 20% off the total cost. Still a pretty sweet deal.
Models/Actors: This is a new concept that we’re trying out for all those people that need to update their headshots or modeling portfolio. For February, we’re going to shoot you for free! We realize that you might only need 1 or 2 shots so we’re giving you the chance to get that. We’re selling each high resolution file for $20. So if you only need 1 shot, you only pay $20. nAlternatively, you can buy all the files on DVD for $175.00. Yup, another sweet deal.
{AND when we launch our new photography site, we’re going to give away photo shoots for 3 lucky bloggers in the DC area. Stay tuned…}
Essence of style
I definitely thought I came up with that clever little heading, but like all good things, it’s already being used. And definitely for good reason.
*Steps on soapbox
The environment is pretty damn important, no? So why wouldn’t we take care of it. I mean if we don’t who will and when…
*Wipes face and steps off soapbox
So, we try to be pretty green around here from using Zipcars to recycled business cards. (I’ll have more tips on greening your business at a later date.)
This post is actually about WVSA’s ARTiculate gallery exhibit opening on March 5th from 5:30 - 7:30 pm, (I know, how completely backwards of me to wait until the end to say what this is about.)
Here are more details on the event:
On Thursday, March 5 from 5:30pm to 7:30pm, WVSA’s ARTiculate Gallery will have an exhibit opening and artist reception featuring artwork on the theme “Going Green” by the artists in the ARTiculate Employment Training and Outreach Program. This opening will include great art, music, food, drinks and fun and the exhibit will run through May.
The ARTiculate Gallery is located at 16th & L Street, NW and open Monday through Friday from 10:00am to 6:00pm. For more information, call (202) 261-0204.
This weekend ended a great month of shoots. On Friday, I photographed a dance group in Maryland. One of the things that I love about being a photographer is that it allows me to embrace all the unique things that make up my personality. I love dance. I think in a former life (if I believe in such things), I was a dancer. Seeing young kids doing something positive is also a win.
On Saturday I worked on headshots. Also a great shoot. The challenge (that I love) with headshots is trying to make sure that you capture who the person is. I’m pretty confident that I accomplished that. Photos to come soon from both shoots.
The other thing that I’ve been working on this weekend are 3 brand spanking new promotions for March. Let’s face it, times are hard, but who doesn’t need great photos? I’ll announce the promotions mid-day.
