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I adore and am inspired by Gareth‘s work and was really happy when he shared with me recently news regarding the launch of his new blog, humansandthoughts.
check it out with warm regards from wales & GP.
@GarethPhillips
Andrea & I had a blast with Donna leading the Hipsta Workshop at UTD yesterday. Our students were fantastic and captured some amazing shots as we photo field tripped around campus during the second half of both sessions of the class.
We hope you’ll join us as we show off the results and demonstrate with brilliant visuals exactly what you can achieve with your camera phone.
All camera phone nerds & gangstas are invited to submit images taken with their cell phone to be considered for the Hip Shootout, a one night only exhibit held at the Visual Arts Gallery, University of Texas – Dallas on July 31 from 6-9:30pm.
Submission deadline is July 26 so you’ve still got a week to get your favorite phone shots printed and mailed in for the show. For details, please email donna@donnaharriscompany.com
©Ange Fitzgerald
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One of our very first featured Art Stars, Dallas artist Dylan Hollingsworth is having an exhibition of past works titled “The End of the Beginning (2007-2010)” at the Magnolia Gallery, located inside the Magnolia Theatre in the West Village, 3699 McKinney Avenue in Dallas April 13– May 25, 2010. The Artist Reception is TOMORROW, Thursday, April 15th from 8-10 PM. Admission to the reception is free and the art is available for viewing or purchase during regular theater hours, or by contacting Scott Horn at magnoliagallery@gmail.com, or visit magnoliagallerydallas.com for more info.
Dylan says, “I am a photographer and artist who focuses on organic and manufactured moments and ideas that touch on human and other living conditions: Birth, death, waking, sleeping, being lost, being found, all the spaces in between.
This installment marks the 3 year anniversary of when i first was introduced to the camera and is a formal farewell to artistic infancy. I have been able to capture a lot of life in a short time and have chosen some of what I think are the more engaging and meaningful images for this show. The road is becoming more narrow as my concepts and ability to translate them matures, so this will be the last time I show some of this work. However, I honor it all and am proud to share them with you. This is a wide range of what I’ve seen, who I’ve been and glimpses of life, the universe and everything as I understand them. It marks the end of the beginning and I think these efforts allude to a valid and necessary body of work that is to come. Enjoy.”
P.S. I will also be unveiling new work at the show that will interest some of you. Come see.”
visit Dylan at dylanhollingsworthphotography
watch this video by Hal
photo credit: Elliott Munoz
Andrea loves photography from the bottom of her heart, and decided to team up with Ange and create photopol.us. Her day job is managing events at SMU, and in her spare time she hangs out with her cute family, organizes events, plays bass in the Happy Bullets and rides her bike. All the while snapping her way through the lens.
When and how did you become interested in Photography?
The sad truth is, I was inspired to study photography by Photographer Ace Evans on the show, The Love Boat when I was a kid. Yes, I do realize that I just dated myself, AND exposed my dorkiness.
What gear do you mainly shoot with?
Nikon D90, Holga, Lomo Fisheye, and Polaroid
What is your #1 source of inspiration?
as silly as it sounds, I think birds and old buildings inspire me the most. When I see a large flock of birds on a streetlight or roof line, it catapults me right into photographer mode. I suddenly see potential for a great shot all around me. Abandoned buildings (as my dear friend Cari Weinberg likes to call “ultimate fixer uppers”) have the same effect on me.
Many times photographers find themselves with a full schedule of paying gigs, and end up with little time for doing the work they truly love. Do you struggle with finding time for your personal work?
Photography has always been “part time” for me. I realized in college that I didn’t want to pursue it full time for the fear of not loving it as much. Publishing the blog helps me stay plugged in, and I can usually be seen with my camera every weekend. But it is true that I don’t give myself very many “photo excursions.” When those happen, it’s special.
What is your all time favorite genre to shoot (portraiture, conceptual, commercial, etc..)?
journalistic. I love to capture the unexpected moments. Architecture and landscapes are tied for a close 2nd.
Do you have any upcoming shows or events you want our readers to know about?
YES! Photopolus’ FIRST BIRTHDAY is coming up on this Tuesday, February 16th and we’re celebrating with a Party at Lemon Bar from 8-10pm. Then on March 13th, we’re having a group show at the awesome Kettle Art Gallery in Deep Ellum, and on April 11th, we’re presenting CRAVE – a juried outdoor exhibition.
if you could photograph anyone, dead or alive, who would it be and why?
Patti Smith, because I recently finished her book “Just Kids” about photographer Robert Maplethorpe, and would love to compare his shots of her “then” with my shots of her “now.” I think I would also dig shooting David Bowie. Those cheekbones would go nicely with my lens.
what’s your dream photo field trip?
Eastern Europe. That’s only because it’s next on my travel radar. I can honestly enjoy any kind of photo field trip. Rare are the times that I get to go out somewhere and only think about the perfect shot.
what’s your post production photo process?
Lately for the benefit of my time management, I use Picasa for editing the photos that I upload to flickr and facebook.
If I use a photo for a show, or some other special something, I take it into Photoshop for one on one attention.
if you had unlimited resources to purchase any type of camera, what would it be and why?
I would invest in some great lighting, and a gazillion more lenses. I think a Hasselblad would make me feel spoiled.
who are your favorite shooters and why
Diane Arbus for her inhibitions with capturing moments from the underground, and pulling it off tastefully. And local lady, Allison V. Smith for her way of taking simplicity and making it beautiful. Those two styles are what I’m drawn to the most, and aspire to achieve.
what has been the shining moment of your career thus far?
Getting to be Publisher of photopol.us, and randomly submitting a cell pic to the New York Times Blog, LENS and seeing it published (along with hundreds of others.. but still). I was smiling all day that day.
samples of Andrea’s work:
©Andrea Roberts
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DSVC March Meeting: Dallas Society of Visual Communications Welcomes Photographer Sandro *
Date – Wednesday, March 4, 2009
* Reception – 6pm | Meeting – 7pm * Location – Cityplace (get directions)
* Members – Free | Non-Members – $20 * Students – $10 (ID Required)
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Internationally known Chicago based photographer Sandro has been capturing moments with people for over 25 years. With numerous award-winning projects to his credit, he is one of today’s foremost photographers. He has photographed many special creative projects and national advertising campaigns with clients around the globe including Nike, Ambassador Scotch, BMW, Coca-Cola and the US Army. His work has been featured in Communication Arts, Graphis, The New Yorker, Time, and ESPN Magazine to name a few. Sandro has three books currently in print and three more in the works including I can’t accept not trying (a collaboration with Michael Jordan), American Biker and Nudes on Plexi.
Special thanks to the American Society of Media Photographers for their generous support.
www.photopolus.etsy.com
