Remember The New Art Festival this weekend in the Glebe. Local artists will be there including photographers such as Louis Helbig, Becca Wallace, Roz Hermant.
The show features artists and their art.
Worth a visit!
© Louis Helbig - Beautiful Destruction - Alberta Tar Sands
Near the end of May we ran the Farm Photo Safari in central Ottawa at the Museum of Agriculture. Participants were treated to dog agility tests that tested their cameras, sheep shearing, cows, horses and contending with an event that won’t wait for slow photographers.
Farm Photo Safari - Ottawa
Our group smiled their way through the session, learning new tips and developing better skills.
Farm Photo Safari - Ottawa
One participant said: “I wanted to tell you how much I enjoyed the Farm Safari. I found the format very good, starting with less challenging shots and working up. You were very organized and eager to help everyone no matter their level of expertise.”
Farm Photo Safari - Ottawa
A big THANK-YOU to the staff at the Museum of Agriculture for making our safari work well!
Museum of Agriculture
Why take a safari with HarryNowell.com? We have good events and locations – but more importantly is the knowledge we share that will help you develop your photo skills better and faster than going to the farm by yourself!
Farm Photo Safari - Ottawa
Join us for the two photo safaris in July:
Join us test your cameras during some fast paced bike race action.
Capture the wild antics of leading street performers lined up for your cameras.
This year the Ottawa Marathon ran right past our photography studio on Preston St. So we camped out to cheer friends and family in the full marathon and half marathon.
National Capital Marathon Men's Lead Group at 3km
Top Three Women in the Ottawa Marathon - 2011 - at 3km
National Capital Marathon 2011
National Capital Marathon 2011 photos
Ottawa Marathon 2011 photos
Luc Rock – we have featured him before in 2008 as he was preparing for the Reykjavik Marathon in Iceland. Go, Luc, go!
Ottawa Marathon 2011 photos
Ottawa Marathon 2011 photos
Ottawa Marathon 2011 photos
National Capital Marathon 2011 photos
Two of our ProProgram students shot the event:
Nathalie Madore was our first graduate of the program. She took many workshops in sports and other photo disciplines.
Wayne is currently in our program – soaking up photography and gaining experience!
Congratulations to everybody!!
And thanks to all volunteers and organizers who made this event happen!
Yep, this month we had to choose from some good submissions for this month’s “Reader’s Photo of the Month.” It was a tough final decision this month.
We choose a photo from reader’s submissions based on the photo but also the supporting commentary.
We don’t care what specific camera, lens or how many mega-zooples your processor zapped.
We do care about your inspiration, creative process and perhaps some minor technical info.
Send us a photo for next month’s Reader’s Photo of the Month.
This month’s Photo of the Month belongs to Hagen Hohn:
Hagen Hohn - Reader's Photo of the Month
“My inspiration: Probably the biggest pleasure I get from driving, is the skill needed to drive at speed, door to door, with other drivers that I trust. I’ve been doing it for 12 years now and still love it. The race track provides the safest place to do it. So it was to the track that we went, to try to recreate the feel of sports cars running at speed.
Challenges to overcome:
• First, there is mounting a heavy camera on the side of a car without any shakes. I had a bit of difficulty here as part of the rig i had built (and tested), failed just before we went out. I compensated by shortening the shutter speed.
• The second is shooting at the height of the day. I could only get the track for 20 minutes at noon, so the sun is pretty harsh. I counted it with an 8 stop variable neutral density filter, and a 2 circular stop polarizer. Even with that, the first 5 minutes flew by arranging the cars and giving direction to the drivers, then another 5 minutes trying to get the exposure and camera settings right.
This is my vision: cars, owners and their passions, doing what they intend with their vehicles. Sometimes that might be showing them and participating in competitions, and for others, like these guys, driving them.”
Congratulations Hagen!! Send him some cheers.
“That was terrible!” I exclaimed when I returned from picking up some newly processed medium format film I’d shot.
My ever-patient wife asked, “What happened?”
Large format film photography - Graflex
When it comes to certain types of artwork, especially with film, it needs to be perfect, or it’s just plain “terrible!”
Film is a tricky medium. There are no guarantees — just experience and knowledge to help guide your way. I still shoot film for certain aspects of my photography work and in this edition of Exposed! we help answer the question “Why shoot film photography?” Below are many reasons some working and hobby photographers shoot with film:
We’d also like to say a big thanks to our Exposed! sponsors who help make these free newsletters possible. This month visit Dave Andrews for some printing. He plays some fine music, too!
DaveAndrews.ca
We recently asked some ProProgram graduates what they have done since graduating from the Program. We were impressed!
Today we feature Scott Martin who finished his program in 2010. He started his program and quickly developed a passion for music photography. That seems to have done well – he combined his background in web development, music and photography to develop SpotLightOttawa.com.
Scott says:
“There were a lot of avenues I wished to explore with my photography. The problem was, I was feeling pulled in too many directions. I needed a starting point. For me, that was music. I’ve been a music junkie since I was 13. I love discovering new music/bands, and going to live shows. Tagging along with friends to Ireland 10 years ago for their weeklong tour was the reason I bought my first digital camera. So music it was.
Earlier this year, I had someone from a media relations company contact me asking if I wanted to attend one of their artist’s shows and do something with the artist. It seemed open ended. What did that mean?? I enquired about an interview. Granted. Oh no!! Now what? I didn’t really want to post interviews on my photography site. I racked my brain for a few days. Because of that initial contact, my online music magazine Spotlight was born.
Nice work, Scott. He’s grown well in many ways – photography, networking, contacts and business – all part of the ProProgram!
‘Tis summer season in Ottawa and that brings much music to outdoor festivals in the region.
Ottawa Music Festival
For many, many years I covered or supplied Ottawa Jazz Festival, Tulip Fest or Bluesfest for editorial and other clients. Work has been published in Ottawa Magazine, Ottawa Sun, LA Times, NY Times and others.
Ottawa Music Festival
In July we will be opening the doors at Ottawa Studio Works to show work shot at festivals over the last decade.
We’ll be open at the studio – 160 Preston St – for some afternoon or evening hours on July 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16.
JJ Cale
Ben Harper
Has it been a year already? Almost. This summer Ottawa welcomes back the World Press Photo exhibit. It’s a great chance to see some work by some of the best photojournalists in the world. And this year we have a bonus – a talk with Ottawa photojournalist Blair Gable at Ottawa Studio Works.
The exhibit is put on by a Dutch not-for-profit and highlights work by photojournalists telling stories of tragedy and hope.
Ottawa dates have already been released.The show runs in August at the Canadian War Museum.
We had a good turnout last year! Just like last year, we invite you to see the event as a group.
This year we have a presentation arranged by Ottawa photojournalist Blair Gable who will talk and exhibit photography from the first 10 years of work as an editorial photographer – from community newspapers to international news wires.
Blair Gable photographing the Queen
World Press Photo Exhibit
Details:When: Thursday, August 18th, 2011; 6:30pm
Where: Inside the front doors of the Canadian War Museum, 1 Vimy Place, Ottawa
Exhibition Cost: Free
Blair Gable Photojournalist Presentation
Details:When: Thursday, August 18th, 2011; 8pm
Where: Ottawa Studio Works, 160 Preston, Ottawa
Presentation Cost: Donation encouraged.
RSVP to Harry@HarryNowell.com
Good news!
Two past students have combined forces and landed a photography exhibition at the Gatineau Park visitors centre. The exhibit includes other photographers and highlights reptiles and amphibians in Gatineau Park… and it’s on until the end of August.
France and Shelley's Exhibit
Shelley Ball combines her biologist background with a passion for photography to run 44th Parallel Photography
Shelley's photo of an Eastern Newt.
France Rivet runs PolarHorizons.com and has taken many of our photography classes as part of her recently completed ProProgram.
Visit the show! Send some cheers.
Shelley and France at the exhibit
So we’ve been all about artwork, exhibitions, and David Trattles lately.
Coming up in June we have three of our newest workshops coming online:
June 7 (eve), 11 (morn)
Learn to capture timeless memories of your children or grand children with baby and child photographer Christine Denis . More than just a photo course – meet others and learn about storytelling.
Photographing your Children Photography Class
Intro to Film Photography and Darkroom Skills
June 11, 12
Climb aboard the growing resurgence of interest in film photography and darkroom skills. Whether it’s to master a new art form or to challenge your photo skills join us on this new course.
Film and Darkroom Photo Workshop
Landscape and Wildlife Photography with J David Andrews
June 3(eve), 4, 10 (eve), 11, 13 (eve)
One spot remains… (may change without notice)
Want better photos from wild places? This is your course! Develop your wildlife and landscape skills with veteran photographer J David Andrews, natural history and wildlife photogapher.
Landscape and Wildlife Photography Course - Ottawa