Archive for the ‘Vancouver Photo Workshops’ tag
BOOK LAUNCH FROM GABOR GASZTONYI
Last night I attended the launch of Vancouver photographer Gabor Gasztonyi’s wonderful new book, A Room in the City, representing a five year project of photographing the residents of the Cobalt, Balmoral, Regent and Sunrise Hotels in the Downtown Eastside. I’ve seen many, many projects come out of that part of the city but few as strong as this collection of wonderful, heartbreaking images (Lincoln Clarkes Heroines, published in 2001, must also be mentioned).
The launch was also accompanied by a gallery exhibition, the first one for PhotoHaus Gallery, part of Vancouver Photo Workshops (and also the studio where I am based from) at 14 West 7th Ave. If you have time to make it down you will not be disappointed.
Here are a few photos of the book…please excuse the low res…
SOLD OUT LECTURE AT VANCOUVER PHOTO WORKSHOPS
A quick thank you to Marc Koegel and Vancouver Photo Workshops for hosting a lecture with me…the first in the series “Careers in Photography”. Focusing equally on both the commercial and fine art sides of my work, I had 50+ people arrive on a rainy evening to hear about my experiences over the last 10 years. I was honored by their interest in me and my career to date. Lots of great questions and interaction.
A few people have been asking me for the list of the photo competitions I mentioned as being important (of the ones I am aware of anyway) so here they are again:
International Photography Awards
http://www.photoawards.com
Applied Arts
http://www.appliedartsmag.com/
Black & White Magazine
http://www.bandwmag.com/
Center for Fine Art Photography
http://www.c4fap.org/
Photo District News
http://www.pdnonline.com
Canada Council Art Bank
http://www.artbank.ca
Lightwork
http://www.lightwork.org
CAREERS IN PHOTOGRAPHY – LECTURE SERIES WITH VPW
I will be giving a lecture with Vancouver Photo Workshops on the evening of Tuesday, December 15th from 7 to 9pm.
“Welcome to this new and exciting lecture series centered around the busy working lives of contemporary commercial and fine-art photographers. With this new lecture series, VPW aims to bring you influential and inspirational photographers, all eager to share their thoughts and advice on what it takes not only to be a successful photographer, but also a successful business owner. The first event of this new series will feature acclaimed local photographer David Ellingsen.
David is not just a very competent and unique photographer, he also runs a very unique business, focusing on commercial assignments as well as fine-art collections. David will show a large inventory of his images, and discuss how his photographic career has evolved to what it is today. He will be talking about running his commercial photography business alongside his fine-art career. David will be able to answer all your questions including any advice relating to running a successful photographic business.
Come and join us for this rare opportunity and be prepared to get inspired!”
See the full write-up and register here.