Olga Karlovac Makes Beautiful Blurry Street Photography

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Olga Karlovac Makes Beautiful Blurry Street Photography

“Well, it is the way I feel comfortable making my shoots,” says photographer Olga Karlovac in an interview with the Phoblographer about her blurry street photography. “It is how I make them. I shoot intuitively, and very soon, I developed the style.” She continues to state that it’s her being authentically herself — which we adore. As a legally blind photographer, Olga’s photos majorly appeal to me because they’re how some of us see the world. And for several others, they’ll present a completely new way of looking at the world.

All images by Olga Karlovac. Used with permission. Please be sure to check out her website and Instagram page.

Who is Olga Karlovac?

Olga Karlovac grew up taking photos as a child. When her father bought her a Canon T70 at the age of 14, she fell deeper in love with shooting photos. “When I started university, I stopped and came back to it much later, in my thirties, as a way to cope with everyday life and as a tool that helped me deal with stress,” Olga tells us. “Since then, things have gotten more and more exciting, and my journey has taken me where I am now.” Olga’s use of photography as therapy isn’t one that she does alone. Many other photographers we’ve interviewed on this website do it too.

She doesn’t consider herself much of a gear lover. “I use simple Ricoh GR II at the moment,” she tells us. No filters, tripods, etc. are included. “This one really gives me everything I need. My trilogy of books has been made with the same cameras, Ricoh GR and Ricoh GR II.” Olga states that her Ricoh GR died when she went out to go photograph with it in a rain storm. This has been a common complaint of ours in our reviews on this site.

Since I first started with the Ricoh, I felt it suited me well. It is small and light, and it is easily adjustable as I do shoot a lot in motion from behind rainy, blurry windows; using manual mode and for me, I can maneuver very easily with the settings, adjusting to ever-changing light and everything around me.

Olga Karlovac

The Beautiful Blurry Street Photography

We’ve previously talked about using intentional camera-shake to make your images look a bit more like paintings. But those require planning — and Olga tells us that she never plans ahead. Instead, it’s all just pure intuition. “I just go out when I feel the mood and emotion are right, I can not force myself to just make the shots, it is in many ways an inner need and passion to express in this way,” She explains. “Usually I spot something (and) feel drawn to it — it can be a person walking across the street, it can be the rooftop of an old house, the men behind the corner running away,  actually anything. As I shoot a lot while walking, driving in a tram or a car, everything happens very quickly.”

Lots of photographers these days just end up shooting photos at film ISOs and embracing the slow shutter speed.

Talking About AI Imagery

Olga has the type of work that we love! If you show it to an AI or the tech bros running an AI company, they wouldn’t know what to do with it. And her response about AI imagery sums that up pretty well. “…I still do believe in the human mind and emotion and believe it can not be replaced by technology in its core substance.” Despite this, she doesn’t really follow the news or know anything else about AI imagery.

Acclaimed artist Lawrence Vargas to visit Sandpoint

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Acclaimed artist Lawrence Vargas to visit Sandpoint

The Blue Lizard Native American Gallery will present an exclusive showing of pottery, paintings and collectibles by internationally acclaimed southwestern artist, Lawrence Vargas.

The artist will be in residence Aug. 11-13 at the Blue Lizard Native American Gallery in downtown Sandpoint.

“We are extremely excited to host Lawrence and his wife and business partner, Terry, here in Sandpoint,” says gallery owner Roger Disbrow. “This is an incredible opportunity to experience the warmth and genius of a multi-cultural native artist whose work is admired and collected across the globe.”

Vargas will be in the gallery to greet visitors, tell stories and sign artwork each day of his residency from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event is free and open to the public.

“Part of Lawrence’s mission is making sure that his art is accessible to everyone,” says Terry Vargas. “You will want to visit, get inspired, and experience the stories that Lawrence puts into every piece. It may be that you will see your own story there.”

Vargas’ work is offered in a wide range, from one-of-a-kind collector’s pieces and limited editions to gifts, reflection journals, puzzles and keepsakes. Vargas says, “We believe there should be no boundaries when it comes to loving and owning art.” 

This is the Vargas’ second trip to Sandpoint, and they return by popular demand of their collectors and friends.

“To meet Lawrence is to find a friend and inspiration, and perhaps a newfound appreciation of Southwest art,” Disbrow said.

Proud of his multicultural ancestry, Vargas’ inspirations come from his rich and varied lineage. The influence of early Aztec and Mayan beginnings as well as his roots in Mexico, Spain, and South America emerge as a unique blending of cultures expressed through art.

This “mestizo,” or mix, of cultures intertwined with his New Mexican ancestry are reflected in his distinctive artistic style, which is sought out by collectors worldwide. He fondly remembers the “cuentos” (stories) that his parents and grandparents shared through their oral traditions, and he shares his heartfelt reflections of those cuentos through his artwork.

Capturing the Wonder: A Photography Exhibition by Kyle Genin

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Capturing the Wonder: A Photography Exhibition by Kyle Genin
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The Cannon Beach History Center & Museum opened their latest art exhibit featuring the talents of local photographer extraordinaire, Kyle Genin recently.

View the incredible imagery of Cannon Beach and the Oregon coast taken from Genin’s point of view as he captures the wonder of this beautiful coastal town.

Kyle Genin is a Cannon Beach-based nature and travel photographer. Born in Tacoma, WA, Kyle spent his childhood in Puyallup and Chehalis, WA, and received his first camera when he was 13 years old. Photography classes and a few Ansel Adams’ prints later, he graduated to Olympus and Canon cameras and hasn’t looked back (unless for a great capture.)

He has lived on the North Coast of Oregon for the past ten years – after living here previously for nine years in his early career. He remains enamored by the beauty found here, as well as the solace and contentment provided by his daily walks on the beach, which deliver an ever-changing panorama of colors, textures, and unexpected surprises. As a lover of travel, Kyle draws inspiration from the history and architecture of other countries.

He also enjoys using social media to share the beauty of our world, a passion that grows stronger with each new adventure. Italy’s Florence is his favorite international destination for photography. Kyle can most often be found on the beach, but you can also find him on Facebook and Instagram at @KyleGPics. Kyle hopes his images help his audience feel the transformative power of travel, and ignite a shared sense of wonder, discovery, and reverence for nature.

Capturing the Wonder: A Photography Exhibition by Kyle Genin will be on display through October 14th.

Carmen Selam plays with pinks, printmaking and Polly Pockets

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Carmen Selam plays with pinks, printmaking and Polly Pockets
Utilizing a variety of mediums and the color pink, Carmen Selam – a Queer Indigenous artist – uses  pop-culture references and specific colors to amplify themes of Indigeneity and Queerness in her artwork.
Currently, she is experimenting with risograph printmaking to create a zine titled “Resbians,” a combination of the words “lesbians” and “reservation.” Selam is Yakama and Comanche, and said she finds herself incorporating those two identities throughout her artwork. She calls herself “Yakamanche” – a combination of the two.

Carem Selam plays with pinks, printmaking and Polly Pockets

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Carem Selam plays with pinks, printmaking and Polly Pockets
Utilizing a variety of mediums and the color pink, Carmen Selam – a Queer Indigenous artist – uses  pop-culture references and specific colors to amplify themes of Indigeneity and Queerness in her artwork.
Currently, she is experimenting with risograph printmaking to create a zine titled “Resbians,” a combination of the words “lesbians” and “reservation.” Selam is Yakama and Comanche, and said she finds herself incorporating those two identities throughout her artwork. She calls herself “Yakamanche” – a combination of the two.

Marketers: the art of asking for a pay rise

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Marketers: the art of asking for a pay rise
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Hays has released its FY23-24 Salary Guide, and it outlines how marketers should go about asking for a pay rise.

With the cost of living continuing to rise, recruitment and workforce solution specialists Hays have found that a significant majority of employers view individual performance as the most important factor when it comes to pay rise evaluations. 

Key elements to go through when looking for a pay rise

The primary factors that employers are looking at when reviewing pay rise requests in marketing include:

  • The key responsibilities of the role.
  • External median salaries for the same or similar roles.
  • The organisation’s performance.
  • The employee’s skills and expertise.
  • The organisation’s internal set pay structure.

“We know that 95 percent of employers will increase salaries in their next review. But, with salary increase budgets under pressure, employees must make the best possible case to maximise the value of their pay rise this year,” says Matthew Dickason, CEO Asia Pacific at Hays.

“To boost your chances of a stronger pay rise, you must prepare a persuasive case,” he finishes.

Tips to maximise your value

When it comes to negotiation, these are some of the preparation tips as provided by Hays:

  • Prepare your evidence: demonstrate why you deserve a raise, with a focus on your individual performance and the importance of your responsibilities.
  • Research typical salaries for similar roles: review the recent salaries in the market as back up for your request.
  • Set a meeting: ask your manager for a meeting for a salary review and maintain a professional manner.
  • Be willing to negotiate: prepare to discuss the salary you feel your results are worth, but with some willingness to compromise.
  • Have a contingency plan: if the agreement is not reached in this meeting, put a date in place for another review, or bridge the gap with improvements to work-life balance.

ArtFest Green Bay aims to bring art to the heart of the city

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ArtFest Green Bay aims to bring art to the heart of the city
The event will feature three days of visual art, music, food and more. Melvin McGee art

By Janelle Fisher

City Pages Editor

GREEN BAY – Downtown Green Bay, Inc. will fill the streets of downtown Green Bay with art of all kinds next weekend, July 28-30, as the organization prepares to put on the first ever ArtFest Green Bay.

The event will feature three days of visual art, music, food and more, with an art fair, color run/walk, areas for arts education and hands-on experiences, culinary arts demonstrations, a live art competition, three stages for an expansive line-up of musicians and performers and a variety of food vendors.

All of this, according to Samantha Mirkes, marketing manager for Downtown Green Bay, Inc., is in an attempt to give the community an opportunity to experience and support the arts.

“ArtFest Green Bay was created to bring art to the heart of our city,” she said. “Historically, we know that artists and the community love an urban arts festival because they enjoy the vibe that is created by bringing arts and culture together to the streets of a vibrant downtown. The downtown business community encouraged us to create an event that supports the arts and creates a positive economic impact to the Downtown District.”

So far, Mirkes said, ArtFest has been embraced by both community members interested in attending and artists interested in participating.

“The response to ArtFest has been overwhelmingly positive and there has been a buzz of excitement in the downtown community,” she said. “Our color run/walk has reached its max registration. Many other community organizations reached out and have an important role in the event. Local and regional artists are anxious to showcase their talents. Many people have volunteered, and we encourage anyone who wants to get involved in ArtFest to sign up on our website (downtowngreenbay.com/Artfest).”

Mirkes said Downtown Green Bay, Inc. plans to continue to host ArtFest every year moving forward.

“We plan to hold ArtFest annually on the last weekend in July,” she said. “One goal of ArtFest is to create an event that has regional appeal and brings connectivity and momentum to Downtown Green Bay. Another goal for ArtFest is to provide attendees with unique interactive art experiences. There will be classes, hands-on activities, a color run/walk, demonstrations, live music, dance lessons, and a competitive art component called Art Wars.”

Although the event only lasts one weekend, Mirkes said the intent of Downtown Green Bay, Inc. is for each year’s festival to also make a lasting contribution to downtown Green Bay’s art scene.

“Each year, ArtFest intends to leave a permanent mark on downtown Green Bay with a public art installation,” she said. “This year, during the festival, the community is being asked to help create Green Bay’s first clay mural, which will be installed at 238 Walnut Street. later this year. Community members will make their mark and experience clay by creating texture, adding dimension, and applying colorful underglazes to the mural. Downtown Green Bay, Inc. received a sponsorship from Capital Credit Union, and was awarded a $6,000 grant through the Wisconsin Arts Board’s Creative Community grant program. This statewide program encourages arts education, cultural understanding, and community arts development and provides support for projects that are done with the community rather than just for the community.”

For those who plan on attending the event, Mirkes said there are several ways people can find information and optimize their time at the event:

“People can make the most of their ArtFest experience by checking out the ArtFest website prior to their visit (downtowngreenbay.com/Artfest),” she said. “It has everything they need to know including schedules, lineups, parking, and other event details.  When on grounds, if anyone has any questions, or would like an event brochure, they can visit the information booth on the corner of Cherry Street and Adams Street.”

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