Photography Contracts: How to protect your work

Nov 25, 2023 By Admin in Photography

Graphic courtesy of Jackson Williams.

Have you ever had someone post your photos to social media with their own edits over your work? They most likely look far off from your creative vision, and that is a horrible feeling. Especially when you spent hours in front of a computer screen meticulously going over every little detail just to open Instagram to see the photo you were tagged in is an over-saturated edit, and it’s now online with your name associated with the work. Maybe you’ve been scrolling through Instagram and see that a big magazine brand has featured a photo you took and didn’t give you credit. Again — a very frustrating experience.

These are just a few instances of photographers’ work not being protected, but these are all completely avoidable situations. Implementing a photography contract as part of your regular client acceptance process will protect you and your work as well as ensure the client and their rights.

Aside from the instances I referred to, a photography contract is paramount to the success of any photography professional. It is a communication tool used between client and photographer to agree upon terms ahead of time, making the rest of the client-photographer relationship easy and effective. A few examples of why you would want to implement a photography contract are as follows.

Client Confidence

It assures the client that the expectations are clear and that you, as a photographer, will fulfill your duties.

Photographer Protection

It protects the artists and their art from being used in any way other than what was agreed upon.

Proof

If matters arise in the future, you have a written document to fall back on to reference, making the process of solving possible issues a whole lot easier.

Not every photographer’s contract is the same because everyone has different expectations. However, ensuring all aspects important to you are covered is vital in providing the most protection for you and your client. Let’s look at some of the integral components of ensuring your photography contract has everything you need to be effective.

Identification of Parties Involved

This might seem like a no-brainer, but it can be easy to forget. Making sure that it is clearly stated who you are entering into this agreement with is incredibly important because the whole contract would be void if left undone. Also, stating the work you are addressing in the contract and being as specific as possible will help everyone in the long run.

Services

Identify the expectations of the client as agreed upon by the photographer. Make sure it is as detailed as possible. Some things you might state in this part would be when the photoshoot is, who is expected to be there, who oversees specific elements of the photoshoot, and the content being shot.

Delivery

Highlight how you will return the gallery of images to your client, such as through Dropbox or Lightroom gallery link, etc. You might also want to include what kind of file downloads will be available as well as the number you plan to return.

Usage

Clearly state the acceptable usage for the photos you will return to the client. For example, if they should be used commercially or just for the client. This is important in protecting your work from being used in any publication if you don’t want it to be or if you are okay with it being used, making sure to stipulate you must be credited as the photographer.

Cancelation Policy

Do you have a non-refundable booking fee? If so, state that and articulate the stipulations if a client were to cancel.

These are just a few elements of a contract to think about. However, as I mentioned before, every contract looks different, and designing yours to cater to you and your clients’ needs is incredibly important to their effectiveness. Depending on the job type, photographers will often have multiple contracts written up for them to be more accurate. If you want to confirm you have all your bases covered when writing your own contract, eForms, an online legal resource, elaborates on why you need one for your photo business. This article by LegalZoom has compiled a list of items you may want to include in the drafting process. Finally, if you need help articulating contract specificities, ShootProof has some great suggestions for using the best language for communication between yourself, your client and the law.

Making a contract part of your regular client photographic process will help you succeed in many ways, from making communication easier, establishing clear expectations and protecting your work so that you can focus on the most rewarding part of your craft: taking pictures and telling visual stories.

The Perfect Camera You Should Start Photography With

Nov 25, 2023 By Admin in Photography

As a working photographer, I often receive messages from beginners who need camera-buying advice. While I do write for a photography outlet, I am not as updated with the latest camera tech as you might first assume.

While my technological ignorance is nothing to be proud of, I just don’t consider this knowledge crucially important to being a successful photographer. And I am still very much on my way to being able to call myself a successful photographer. This is why I don’t really know much about other cameras; I am focused on other things, such as the ones I am capturing with my camera.

Beginners often already have a subject choice, but they are looking for the right piece of equipment to capture that subject with. Should they buy a Sony, a Canon, or, God forbid, a Nikon? Which lens should you pick, which camera body? Is full frame worth it in 2023? Should you buy an entry-level camera or go pro immediately? So many questions, all of them have a simple answer: use what you have.

I am a big advocate for smartphone photography. While I haven’t started shooting on my phone, I would’ve if I had no cameras and only an interest in photography now. While “shot on iPhone” is more of a meme than a real statement, you can still get incredible images on your smartphone. I am almost certain that if you are interested in photography, you already own a fairly powerful smartphone such as one of the Pro iPhones. Having got the 14 Pro last year, my eyes were opened to the max (pun intended). Before that, I had a 12 mini, which was already strong, but nothing compared to how good the 14 Pro was.

A beginner photographer needs a camera that is simple to use and practice the skill of photography on. Smartphones offer just that. You don’t need to mess with a plethora of unnecessary settings such as metering modes, AF locks, exposure compensation, etc. Frankly, having shot since I was 16, I never changed or bothered about my metering mode. Not to diminish the importance and the validity of all the camera settings we are given, but some are less important than the others. Most beginners can get by without advanced features that a traditional camera offers.

What is more important for someone who is starting out in photography is to have a camera that they can use every day and that they can take with themselves in order to practice photography. I see far too many beginner photographers have a single shoot a month and slow down their progress because of it. Practice makes perfect, and I am a big believer in the 10,000-hour rule. For the exact same reason, I prefer not to count experience in years but rather in client lists and assessment of the work. Just owning a camera does not make you a better photographer. Internet photography forums are full of people who claim to have been a photographer for decades; however, their work doesn’t show it. Just because you bought a camera and had it stashed away, shooting once or twice a month, doesn’t make you a professional photographer. By that logic, my father has been a photographer ever since I can remember, as he technically owns a camera.

I am a strong believer in the fact that there has not been a bad camera since the release of the Canon 5D Mark II. The requirements for stills have not changed since then as well. What is important when starting out in photography is not so much the image quality of your work, but rather the content of the image itself. Practicing capturing that content is what’s important, not the new lens or camera body.

You might go back at me and say that suppose someone wants to capture bird or wildlife. Surely, they need a camera that can do this; they can’t just use their phone to hunt down a bear. You’d be absolutely right. I am not telling anyone to go hunt bears with an iPhone 14, even the 15 Pro Max with the superzoom feature. Having given it lots of thought, I think we can condense the practice of photography to capturing fleeting moments in time with a sense of aesthetic and artistic vision. Every genre of photography falls into that. The core idea is unchanged regardless of the direction you want to take with your work. Practicing the ability to capture fleeting moments in time with a sense of aesthetic and artistic vision can be done with any tool that fulfills the core functionality. While I wouldn’t pick a toy camera for this purpose, you could stretch it this far as well.

So, what can you do to practice the ability to have a style and the ability to see and capture moments? There are a lot of different things you can do. Let’s start with an example that’s closest to me: people photography. You can use your phone to take street images, capture street styles, and even do some basic portrait shoots with it. You can take this a step further and do entire shoots on a phone. Capture One offers tethering with an iPhone camera now, so there is really nothing stopping you if you have a phone and a laptop. The limitations that your phone sets will make you more creative when it comes to composition, angles, etc. You can also practice the ability to capture street and landscapes with your phone. Remember every time you walked through the place you live and thought to yourself: “that’s beautiful.” The more you shoot, the more beauty you will see, and the more ideas you will have. Just by having a phone camera with you, you can become more observant and end up a much better and experienced photographer. Someone who has bought all the kit but rarely uses it will only envy and ask you how was it that you progressed so fast in a year or so. You can take my word for it, as I am only in my early twenties, and I’ve already managed to shoot magazine covers, work with the biggest agencies, and get listed on Models.com. Before you go ahead and call me a nepo-baby, I will go out and say that I lived on baked beans on an inflatable mattress in a studio with no hot water for a few months. I still live in my studio, albeit in much better conditions. There is really no nepotism going on.

Closing Thoughts

So, as we can see, the best camera for a beginner photographer is the one they have already and ideally a good smartphone. Given that the core of photography is capturing fleeting moments with a sense of aesthetic and artistic vision, you need a camera. This camera is built right into your smartphone. So, instead of getting into a camera system just now, spend a few months shooting and practicing on your phone.

Things to do in Chattanooga this week include MainX24, Handel’s ‘Messiah,’ Holiday Market

Nov 25, 2023 By Admin in Native

Here’s what the Chattanooga area has to offer this week.

Road trip

If you missed her at the Hamilton County Fair, you can catch Lauren Alaina as close as Nashville singing holiday favorites for Opry Country Christmas, which kicks off Nov. 26 at the Grand Ole Opry House. The Rossville native is scheduled as the spotlight artist Nov. 29. Larry Gatlin will host the show, which also includes performances by The Gatlin Brothers, Riders in the Sky, Chapel Hart, Mandy Barnett and Charlie McCoy. Barnett, a native of Crossville, Tennessee, will perform in each of the Opry Country Christmas shows, which continue through Dec. 18 with multiple artists scheduled to perform. Tickets start at $45. Learn more at opry.com.

CALENDAR

ARTS

ATHENS ARTS CENTER — 320 N. White St., Athens, Tenn. “Meticulous Sanctum,” by Susan Fox and Ryland Thompson, through Dec. 11. Artists reception, 5:30-7 p.m. Dec. 9. athensartscouncil.org

AVA GALLERY — 30 Frazier Ave. Annual all-member salon show, through Dec. 23. avarts.org

AVA @ THE INCUBATOR — 100 Cherokee Ave. Hamilton County Business Development Center: Cohort 3 group exhibit by Andy Ramirez, Meagen Rice and Rea Shaw, through Dec. 31. (Parking at Renaissance Park across the street.) avarts.org

CLEARSTORY ARTS — 1673 S. Holtzclaw Ave. First Friday with new works, open studios, mini market, live demos, 6-8 p.m. Dec. 1. clearstoryarts.com

CREATIVE ARTS GUILD — 520 W. Waugh St., Dalton, Ga. Artist reception for continuing exhibition “Dalton Roots,” featuring artists who grew up in Whitfield County, 5:30-7 p.m. Dec. 1. creativeartsguild.org

FRANKLIN COUNTY ARTS GUILD — The Artisan Depot, 204 E. Cumberland St., Cowan, Tenn. franklincoarts.org

› Through Nov. 26: “Something Wicked This Way Comes” community show.

› Nov. 30-Jan. 28: “Winding Down” community show. Opening reception, Dec. 15.

› Through Dec. 23: Ellen Jackson’s retrospective art quilts.

GALLERY AT BLACKWELL — 71 Eastgate Loop. Photographic Society of Chattanooga’s fall show, through Dec. 1. chattanoogaphoto.org

HUNTER MUSEUM OF AMERICAN ART — 10 Bluff View. “Gilded: Contemporary Artists Explore Value and Worth,” through Jan. 8. huntermuseum.org

ICA @ UTC — Institute of Contemporary Art at University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, Fine Arts Center, 752 Vine St. “Beginninging,” annual juried student exhibition featuring 22 artists, through Dec. 2. icachatt.org

IN-TOWN GALLERY — 26A Frazier Ave. intowngallery.com

› Through Nov. 30: “All Member Show.”

› Dec. 1-31: Roger Harvey’s “Wizardry With Wood.” Opening reception, 5-8 p.m. Dec. 6.

JEWISH CULTURAL CENTER — 5461 North Terrace. “Vocabulary” by 27 local and national artists, through Nov. 30. jewishchattanooga.com

NORTHSIDE GALLERY — Northside Presbyterian Church, 923 Mississippi Ave. Works by 14 area artists, including members of the Civic Arts League of Chattanooga, through Dec. 18. 423-266-1766

RIVER GALLERY — 400 E. Second St. Works by Janet Eskridge, Scott Hill and Tatiana Hill, through Dec. 31. Scott Hill block party (new art), 2-4 p.m. Dec. 2. river-gallery.com

SOUTHERN ADVENTIST UNIVERSITY — 4881 Taylor Circle. “Repurposed” ceramics exhibit by seniors Diana Alarcon and Said Kas-Danouch and adjunct instructor Loren Howard in John C. Williams Gallery, Brock Hall, second floor, through Jan. 19. southern.edu

COMEDY

COLONNADE — 264 Catoosa Circle, Ringgold, Ga. Henry Cho, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 1. $35-$50. catoosacolonnade.com

THE COMEDY CATCH — 29 Station St. thecomedycatch.com

› Nov. 30: Next Level Comedy Showcase, 7 p.m. $12.

› Dec. 1-2: Mr. Showtime David Scott, 7:30 and 9:45 p.m. Friday $20-$25; 5 p.m. Saturday (all ages, $5-$10, with kids under 5 admitted free), 9:45 p.m. Saturday ($20-$25).

› Dec. 2: The Love & Marriage Game for couples, hosted by Bad Santa, 10 p.m.

FESTIVALS

CHRISTMAS AT THE COURTHOUSE — Rhea County Courthouse, 1475 Market St., Dayton, Tenn. Horse-and-carriage parade, vendors, entertainment, Santa visits, 1-8 p.m. Dec. 2. mainstreetdayton.org

CHRISTMAS BAZAAR — Shelton Farms, 2124 U.S. 41, Pelham, Tenn. Seventy handmade arts and crafts vendors, small businesses, food vendors, photos with Santa, letters to Santa, children’s craft corner, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. CST Dec. 2. eventbrite.com

CHRISTMAS ON THE SQUARE — 62 Blue Ridge St., Blairsville, Ga. Kris Kringle Market, photos with Santa, children’s activities, nighttime parade, 4-7 p.m. Dec. 2. visitdowntownblairsville.com

CHRISTMAS ON THE MOUNTAIN — Fall Creek Falls State Park, 2009 Village Camp Road, Spencer Tenn. Handmade crafts, live music, Christmas decorations, breakfast with and visit by Santa Claus, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. CST Dec. 2. Free but donations appreciated. tnstateparks.com

CHRISTMAS VILLAGE — Abba’s House, 5208 Hixson Pike. Merchandise vendors, food trucks, multicultural music, train rides and story time with train conductor, cookie decorating, letters to Santa, photos with Santa, lighting of Christmas tree and fireworks, 5-9 p.m. Dec. 2. abbashouse.com

WHISPERING GIANTS INTERTRIBAL POW WOW — Museum Center at Five Points, 200 E. Inman St., Cleveland, Tenn. Gathering of nations with music, dancing, storytelling, food, vendors, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Dec. 2. Free admission. museumcenter.org

FILM

BOBBY STONE FILM SERIES — Walker Theatre, 399 McCallie Ave. tivolichattanooga.com

› Dec. 2: “O Brother, Where Art Thou,” 2 p.m. $11-$13.

› Dec. 2: “Home Alone,” 7 p.m. $11-$13.

› Dec. 2: “The Shining,” 10 p.m. $11-$13.

› Dec. 3: “The Polar Express,” 2 p.m. $6 adults.

FATHOM EVENTS — fathomevents.com

› Nov. 29: The Metropolitan Opera’s “X: The Life and Times of Malcolm X,” 1 p.m. at Regal Hamilton Place 8, 2000 Hamilton Place Blvd. Ticket prices tba.

› Dec. 2: The Metropolitan Opera’s “The Magic Flute,” 12:55 p.m. at AMC Chattanooga, 5080 South Terrace. $19-$25.

› Dec. 3: “Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas,” 1 and 7 p.m. at AMC Chattanooga, 5080 South Terrace, $13 (plus encore screening at 7 p.m. Dec. 6); UEC Theatres 14 Cleveland, 137 Pleasant Grove Road SW, 3 and 7 p.m., $13.

IMAX THEATER — 201 Chestnut St. “The Polar Express,” through Dec. 26 (closed Christmas Day); show times vary. $10. tnaqua.org/imax/deep-sky

MUSIC

BARRELHOUSE BALLROOM — 1501 Long St. barrelhouseballroom.com

› Nov. 26: Poranguí: A Music, Dance and Healing Experience, 7 p.m. $35-$40.

› Nov. 27: American Aquarium, 8 p.m. $25-$30.

› Nov. 29: An Evening With Kevn Kinney, 7 p.m. $20-$25.

› Nov. 30: Brother Cane on 30th anniversary tour, with special guest Stone Horses, 7:30 p.m. $28-$33.

› Dec. 1: Papadosio, with Opposite Box, 9 p.m. $30-$35.

› Dec. 2: Over Easy with Tyler Martelli & Friends honoring Jimi Hendrix, 8 p.m. $12-$15.

THE CAVERNS — 555 Charlie Roberts Road, Pelham, Tenn. Whiskey Myers & Friends (Adam Hood, Aaron Raitiere), 8 p.m. CST Dec. 2, 5 p.m. Dec. 3 (all times Central). $79 either night, $159 both nights. thecaverns.com

CHATTANOOGA COMMUNITY ORCHESTRA — The Crossing Church, 7501 Standifer Gap Road. Jungle Town Day Care Christmas show, 2 p.m. Nov. 14. Free; donations support Love Without Reason, providing free craniofacial surgery and support therapy. facebook.com/seniorneighbors orchestra

CHATTANOOGA SYMPHONY & OPERA — First Presbyterian Church, 554 McCallie Ave. Handel’s “Messiah,” featuring CSO Chorus, Choral Arts of Chattanooga, First Presbyterian choir and soloists Eva Martinez (soprano), Hannah Shea (mezzo-soprano), Kameron Lopreore (tenor) and Andrew Gilstrap (bass), 7:30 p.m. Dec. 2, 3 p.m. Dec. 3. $10-$35. chattanoogasymphony.org

GEM THEATRE — 114. N. Wall St., Calhoun, Ga. In Harmony, a Kenny Rogers and Dolly Parton tribute featuring Dave Karl and Wendy T, 3:30 and 7 p.m. Dec. 2. $45-$50. Proceeds benefit Safe Haven Ranch in Cedartown, Ga. calhoungemtheatre.org

MEMORIAL AUDITORIUM — 399 McCallie Ave. Josh Gates, 8 p.m. Dec. 1. $50-$119. tivolichattanooga.com

REDBUD VENUE — 2314 E. 13th St. Be the Change: Concert for a Cause with Richard Daigle, Bella Lam and Sam Steadman, 7-9 p.m. Dec. 1. $10-$15. redbudvenue.com

ST. PAUL’S ARTIST SERIES — St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 305 W. Seventh St. Boston-based upper-voice ensemble Tapestry presents “Starry Night,” program originally designed for Mount Wilson Observatory in Los Angeles, 7:30-9 p.m. Dec. 1. $11-$43. stpaulschatt.org

THE SIGNAL — 21 Choo Choo Ave. Sparkle City Disco & Friends, featuring Carousel, 7 p.m. Dec. 2. $22. thesignaltn.com

SONGBIRDS — 35 Station St. Richard Lloyd Group of Television, 7 p.m. Dec. 1. $25-$28. songbirdsfoundation.org

SOUTHERN ADVENTIST UNIVERSITY — 4881 Taylor Circle, Collegedale. Concerto Competition finals, with young musicians performing with full orchestra, 4 p.m. Nov. 26 in Mabel Wood Hall’s Ackerman Auditorium. Free. 423-236-2880

TRI-OCTAVES CHRISTMAS CONCERT — Christ United Methodist Church, 8645 East Brainerd Road. Identical concerts by trio of Willie Kitchens (formerly of The Impressions), Michael Rodgers and Doug Richesin, 7 p.m. Dec. 1, 6 p.m. Dec. 2. Free. Donations support The Bethlehem Center. thebeth.org

UTC FINE ARTS CENTER — 752 Vine St. Concerts by campus ensembles and guests. utc.edu/music

› Nov. 27: Clarion Chorale, 7:30 p.m.

› Nov. 28: Chattanooga Singers, 7:30 p.m.

› Nov. 30: Men’s Chorus, Guthrie Quartet, CCA Men’s Chorus, 7:30 p.m.

› Dec. 1: Chamber Singers, 7:30 p.m.

OUT & ABOUT

ASIAN LANTERN FESTIVAL — Chattanooga Zoo, 301 N. Holtzclaw Ave. All-new collection of 30+ lanterns and nine interactive displays, 5:30-9:30 p.m. (last entry at 8:30 p.m.) through Jan. 14. $17-$23 nonmembers, $13-$18 members. chattzoo.org

CHATTANOOGA MARKET’S HOLIDAY MARKET — Chattanooga Convention Center, 1 Carter Plaza. More than 200 local food vendors, artists and crafts with gift merchandise, decor, foods, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturdays, Dec. 2, 9, 16; 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sundays, Dec. 3, 10, 17. Music by Chattanooga Girls Choir at 2 p.m. Dec. 2; Amber Fults, 12:30 p.m., and Butch Ross, 2 p.m., Dec. 3. chattanoogamarket.com

CHRISTMAS AT MCLEMORE — 32 Clubhouse Lane, Rising Fawn, Ga. Pop-up Christmas tree farm from Raulston Acres, live music, hot beverages, seasonal treats, 3-6 p.m. Dec. 2 and 9. $15. Brunch With Santa, 10 a.m.-noon Dec. 16 and 23. $25 per table. eventbrite.com

CHRISTMAS OPEN HOUSE — Martin Davis House, 58 Hog Jowl Road, Chickamauga, Ga. Tours of home built in 1850, decorated for the season, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Dec. 2, 1-4 p.m. Dec. 3. Free. Email: jimstaub403@gmail.com

Contributed Photo / The historic Martin Davis House in Chickamauga, Ga., built in 1850, will be decorated for the season and open for tours Dec. 2-3.

CIVIL WAR PROGRAMS — nps.gov/chch

› Nov. 27: “The Battle of Ringgold Gap,” guided tour, 11 a.m. at Ireland’s New York Brigade Monument, end of Depot Street, Ringgold, Ga. Free.

› Dec. 2: “Reconciliation in Chattanooga: The Privileged Profit More Off Consensus Than the Less Privileged,” 2 p.m. at Point Park, 110 Point Park. $10 gate fee.

COATS FOR KIDS — Hamilton Place, 2100 Hamilton Place Blvd. Local firefighters collect winter coats for children in need, 7 a.m.-7 p.m. Nov. 30 in drop-off lane in parking lot near Cheesecake Factory. hamiltonplace.com

CREATURE COMFORTS GIVEAWAYS — Taco Mac, 423 Market St. Giveaways to celebrate brews from Creature Comforts Brewing Co. of Athens, Ga., as November Beer of the Month: Tropicalia ornament, 5 p.m. Nov. 30 (one per customer while supplies last). tacomac.com

DOWNHOME CHRISTMAS — Ringgold, Ga. Weekend of festivities includes photos with Santa, Christmas shopping, Dec. 1-2. Tree lighting at 6 p.m. Friday starts parade along Nashville Street to Ringgold Depot. nothinlikeringgold.com

ENCHANTED GARDEN OF LIGHTS — Rock City Gardens, 1400 Patten Road, Lookout Mountain, Ga. A million lights illuminating six distinct holiday realms, including one of the world’s tallest walk-through Christmas trees, 4:30-9 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 4:30-10 p.m. Friday-Sunday (park closes later), through Jan. 6 (closed Christmas Eve). $10-$32; tickets online only. seerockcity.com

EPB HOLIDAY WINDOWS — 10 W. M.L. King Blvd. Holiday scenes in windows surrounding the building, through Jan. 1. facebook.com/epbchattanooga

GINGERBREAD AND SUGAR COOKIES — Sweet & Savory Classroom, 45 E. Main St., Suite 112. Separate seasonal cooking classes for a parent and child (ages 5-13), select dates through Dec. 23. Instruction and supplies provided. $92-$94. sweetandsavoryclassroom.com

GINGERBREAD WORKSHOPS — Creative Discovery Museum, 321 Chestnut St. Ninety-minute sessions to create gingerbread houses from kits, with all supplies and cleanup provided, 10:30 a.m. 1 and 3:30 p.m. Saturdays through Dec. 9, 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. Sundays through Dec. 10. Limited to three participants per house. $53-$78. cdmfun.org

HAVE A HOLLY DOLLY CHRISTMAS — Main Line Tattoo Parlour, 317 E. Main St. “Dollymas” activities and art show, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Dec. 2. mainlinetattoo.com

HOLIDAY BOOK SALE — Chattanooga Public Library, 1001 Broad St. (fourth floor). Books in all genres for all ages, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 27-Dec. 1. chattlibrary.org

HOLIDAY TOUR OF HOMES FOR CADAS — Black Creek Club, 4700 Cummings Cove Drive. Explore homes decorated for the holidays, 3-7 p.m. Dec. 2. Proceeds benefit Council for Alcohol & Drug Abuse Services. $25. eventbrite.com

HOLIDAYS UNDER THE PEAKS — Tennessee Aquarium, 1 Broad St. Seasonal music, decor and themed weekly programming, Nov. 27-Dec. 31 (closed Christmas Day). Photos with Santa, Nov. 26 and Dec. 15-24; scuba-diving Santa, 2 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, except Christmas Eve. tnaqua.org/holidays

HOLIDAY WINDOW TREASURE HUNT — North Shore businesses. NorthShore Merchants Collective hosts ninth annual event to find unlikely hidden objects in 20 merchants’ windows to fill out game card, through Jan. 7. Turn in game cards with minimum $1 donation to Northside Neighborhood House for chance to win prizes. Email: tina@shopblueskies.net

ICE ON THE LANDING — First Horizon Pavilion, 1801 Reggie White Blvd. (new location). Outdoor ice rink, through Jan. 28 (hours vary but open holidays; TSSAA BlueCross Bowl, Nov. 30-Dec. 2, will affect schedule and surrounding parking fees). $10-$12 ($2 more on holidays). iceonthelanding.com

LAKESITE CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING — City Park, 9301 Thrasher Trail. Craft tables, gingerbread cookie decorating contest, popcorn stringing contest, caroling, reading of “‘Twas the Night Before Christmas,” refreshments, photos with Santa, 5:30 p.m. Dec. 1. lakesitetn.gov

MAINX24 — Main Street and connecting streets. A 24-hour festival celebrating Main Street and surrounding Southside, Dec. 2. Dozens of events include pancake breakfast, parade, chili cook-off, concerts, polar plunge, pop-up zoo, Free admission. mainx24.com

MISTLETOE MARKET — Creative Arts Guild, 520 W. Waugh St., Dalton, Ga. Merchandise from local artists and makers, noon-7 p.m. Dec. 1; opens at 10 a.m. Dec. 2, coinciding with Brookwood Elementary School’s Christkindlmarkt on campus. creativeartsguild.org

NOOGA LIGHTS — Pine Tree Park (at Soddy Lake), 12000 Dayton Pike, Soddy-Daisy (must enter from northbound lane). Drive-thru holiday light show, with synchronized music on FM radio channel, 6-10 p.m. select nights through Dec. 31. $15 in advance, $20 at gate. noogalights.com

RED BANK CHRISTMAS PARADE AND FESTIVAL — Red Bank City Park, 3801-3899 Redding Road. Festival with merchandise and food vendors, face painting, bounce house, characters including Buddy the Elf, Anna and Elsa, Santa Claus, 4-9 p.m. Dec. 1; parade along Dayton Boulevard at 7 p.m. redbanktn.gov

RUBY FALLS CHRISTMAS — 1720 S. Scenic Highway. Visits with Santa amid holiday decor and twinkling lights, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. through Nov. 26, then select dates Dec. 2-23. Professionally made photos available for purchase. Cave adventure tickets, sold separately, not required to visit Santa. rubyfalls.com

SANTA’S WONDERLAND — Bass Pro Shops, 1000 Bass Pro Drive. Photos available by reservation, through Dec. 24. Free 4×6 photo with Santa; options for more. basspro.com

SANTA’S WORKSHOP — Bradley Square Mall, 200 Paul Huff Parkway, Cleveland, Tenn. Santa photos, through Dec. 24. Pet photos, 4-7 p.m. Nov. 27, Dec. 4. shopbradleysquare.com

SANTA’S WORKSHOP — Dalton Mall, 816 Walnut Square Blvd., Dalton, Ga. Photos with Santa, Dec. 1-24; walk-up or by reservation. Pajama Parties every Tuesday; Ugly Sweater Parties every Thursday. daltonmall.com

SANTA’S WORKSHOP — Hamilton Place, 2100 Hamilton Place Blvd. Santa photos, through Dec. 24. Black and white Santas available select dates; pet photos each Monday. Reservations encouraged but not required. hamiltonplace.com

SANTA’S WORKSHOP — Northgate Mall, 271 Northgate Mall Drive. Santa photos, through Dec. 24. Pet photos Mondays through Dec. 18. Reservations encouraged but not required. visitnorthgatemall.com

SAU CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING & CONCERT — Southern Adventist University, 4881 Taylor Circle, Collegedale. Brief jazz concert and lighting of Christmas tree in front of Wright Hall, 6 p.m. Nov. 28, followed by refreshments in Iles PE Center and Irish Christmas in America show. southern.edu/southernevents

SODDY-DAISY CHRISTMAS PARADE — Dayton Pike from Harrison Lane to Sequoyah Access Road. Includes floats, marching bands, sports teams, 2 p.m. Dec. 3. vva942.com

(PHOTO GALLERY: Setting up a giant Christmas tree in Soddy-Daisy)

STAR PARTIES — Clarence T. Jones Observatory, 10 N. Tuxedo Ave. Weekly series of programs by University of Tennessee at Chattanooga staff continues, 5:30-8 p.m. Dec. 3; lecture and planetarium show at 6 p.m. Topic: “Extraterrestrial Life.” Featured constellation: Orion. utc.edu/jones-observatory

THEATER

ARTISTIC CIVIC THEATRE — 907 Gaston St., Dalton, Ga. “The 1940s Radio Hour,” 2 p.m. Nov. 26, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 30-Dec. 2. $14-$19. artisticcivictheatre.com

CHATTANOOGA THEATRE CENTRE — 400 River St. Tomie Depaola’s “Strega Nona,” performed by CTC Youth in Circle Theatre, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 1, 2:30 and 7:30 p.m. Dec. 2, 2:30 p.m. Dec. 3, 2:30 p.m. Dec. 9-10, 16-17. $10-$12. theatrecentre.com

CUMBERLAND COUNTY PLAYHOUSE — 221 Tennessee Ave., Crossville, Tenn. ccplayhouse.com

› Through Dec. 22: “White Christmas.” $19-$35.

› Through Dec. 23: “Junie B. in Jingle Bells, Batman Smells.” $14-$23.

ENSEMBLE THEATRE OF CHATTANOOGA — Barking Legs Theater, 1307 Dodds Ave. Crawlspace: A True Crime Musical, based on interviews of accused killer John Wayne Gacy with forensic psychologist Judy Matthewson, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 1-2, 2:30 p.m. Dec. 3, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 7-8, 2:30 and 7:30 p.m. Dec. 9. $25-$30. ensembletheatreofchattanooga.com

MEMORIAL AUDITORIUM — 399 McCallie Ave. “PAW Patrol Live: The Great Pirate Adventure, 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. Nov. 26 (final shows). $30-$106. tivolichattanooga.com

OAK STREET PLAYHOUSE — 418 Oak St. (behind First-Centenary United Methodist Church). Dinner production of “Yes, Virginia, There Is a Santa Claus,” 6:30 p.m. Dec. 1, 1:30 p.m. Dec. 2-3, 6:30 p.m. Dec. 7-8, 1:30 p.m. Dec. 9-10. $32. Reservations required. onthestage.com

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Striking smartphone portraits from Ghana

Nov 25, 2023 By Admin in Native

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Question of the Week: What photography gear did you get for Black Friday?

Nov 25, 2023 By Admin in Photography

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Dozens of Native American vendors gather for first-ever Indigenous Black Friday pop-up

Nov 25, 2023 By Admin in Native

We thought today would be *** good opportunity to get people out. If you’re gonna shop, you might as well shop local. We the people, an indigenous owned organization is celebrating native art and culture this holiday season with their inaugural Black Friday native vendor pop up market. We celebrate uh being indigenous every day, but uh Native American Heritage Month in particular, I want to make sure that we’re opening places and spaces for our indigenous vendors and artists to come out and, and *** lot of these vendors sell at powwows and celebrations throughout the year. And in the colder months, there’s really not *** lot of places to set up. So we’re hoping to give the vendors *** place where they can still make money throughout the month when it’s kind of cold from handmade art, jewelry and clothes. *** lot of times you shop online and you see something that might be native inspired, but you’re not necessarily getting it from an indigenous vendor. So here you’re at least able to meet the artist and see that they’re authentic handmade um articles. Whatever you’re buying the event was created to provide *** space for artists to showcase their talent, being able to provide our community in this way is important. We’ve got so much talent, our artists, creatives that are here, the thought, the time that we put behind every stitch, everything that we read, everything that we paint and everything that we do as well. It tells *** story. Megan Mosley KC Five News.

Dozens of Native American vendors gather for first-ever Indigenous Black Friday pop-up

November is Native American Heritage Month, making the pop-up market even more meaningful.

Dozens of Native American vendors gathered Friday to showcase their art and talents at the first-ever Indigenous Black Friday event. “We the People,” an Indigenous-owned organization, celebrated Native art and culture with the pop-up market. >> Download the KOCO 5 App”We thought today would be a good opportunity to get people out. If you’re going to shop, you might as well shop local,” said Victoria Redbird, the owner of Unite the People Catering. “A lot of these vendors sell at pow-wows and celebrations throughout the year, and throughout the colder months, there’s not a lot of places to set up. So we’re hoping to give the vendors a place where they can still make money throughout the months, where it’s kind of cold.” November is Native American Heritage Month, making the pop-up market even more meaningful. “We celebrate being Indigenous every day, but Native American Heritage Month in particular, we want to make sure we’re opening places and spaces for our Indigenous vendors and artists to go out and sell,” said Kendra Wilson Clements, the owner of We the People. Get the latest news stories of interest by clicking here.From handmade art, jewelry and clothes, the event was created to provide a space for artists to showcase their talents. “A lot of times you shop online, and you see something that might be Native-inspired, but not necessarily getting it from an Indigenous vendor. But at least here you’re able to meet the artist and see that it’s authentic handmade articles you’re buying,” Redbird said.Top Headlines TIMELINE: Winter weather bringing snow to parts of Oklahoma Logan County man dies after accidentally shooting himself while cleaning gun, sheriff confirms Gabriel passes for 400 yards as No. 13 Oklahoma beats TCU to help Big 12 title hopes Man transported to OKC hospital after brother shot him, police say Check out scores from Round 3 of high school football playoffs across Oklahoma

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Dozens of Native American vendors gathered Friday to showcase their art and talents at the first-ever Indigenous Black Friday event.

“We the People,” an Indigenous-owned organization, celebrated Native art and culture with the pop-up market.

>> Download the KOCO 5 App

“We thought today would be a good opportunity to get people out. If you’re going to shop, you might as well shop local,” said Victoria Redbird, the owner of Unite the People Catering. “A lot of these vendors sell at pow-wows and celebrations throughout the year, and throughout the colder months, there’s not a lot of places to set up. So we’re hoping to give the vendors a place where they can still make money throughout the months, where it’s kind of cold.”

November is Native American Heritage Month, making the pop-up market even more meaningful.

“We celebrate being Indigenous every day, but Native American Heritage Month in particular, we want to make sure we’re opening places and spaces for our Indigenous vendors and artists to go out and sell,” said Kendra Wilson Clements, the owner of We the People.

Get the latest news stories of interest by clicking here.

From handmade art, jewelry and clothes, the event was created to provide a space for artists to showcase their talents.

“A lot of times you shop online, and you see something that might be Native-inspired, but not necessarily getting it from an Indigenous vendor. But at least here you’re able to meet the artist and see that it’s authentic handmade articles you’re buying,” Redbird said.

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Da Nang’s Cham sculpture museum recognised as historical relic

Nov 25, 2023 By Admin in Sculpture

The Museum of Cham Sculpture of Da Nang has been recognised as a historical relic site of the city, as it opens the Cham Culture showroom creating diversified exhibits and arts space for tourism attraction.

Holiday Art Market returns at Kennedy Art Center with over 40 artists

Nov 25, 2023 By Admin in Art World News

CINCINNATI (WXIX) -The Kennedy Heights Art Center is bringing back one of its beloved events, the Holiday Art Market.

The market features over 40 local artists showcasing and selling their handmade gifts.

“Every holiday season, we expand our year-round art shop and invite our vendors and invite some special new vendors to create unique handmade artist-made gift items to be part of our holiday art market,” Director of Exhibitions and Public Art at the Kennedy Heights Art Center Mallory Feltz said.

The market will be at the gallery space on these tables, Feltz said.

“The holiday art market is wonderful, especially during this holiday season, to come in and buy gifts that are made by local artists. They’re original, they’re unique, you can’t find them anywhere else, and especially on Small Business Saturday, you’re supporting a small nonprofit, you’re supporting local artists, you’re giving back to your community,” Feltz said.

The Holiday Market is open on Saturdays for the rest of November and until the end of December from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Tuesdays through Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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UK Art Market Remains Buoyant Supporting 50,000 Jobs and Businesses

Nov 25, 2023 By Admin in Art World News

In the opaque, often murky global art market, the United Kingdom stands determined to hold on as a pivotal hub. Its impact reverberates across commerce, culture, and employment. According to a recent report from the British Art Market Federation (BAMF), the UK art market has not only weathered past challenges but has emerged as a beacon of resilience, supporting a vast network of jobs and businesses.

In 2022, the British art market secured its position as the second-largest globally and boasted aggregate sales totalling $11.9 billion (£9.7 billion). Despite facing a decline in market share from 34% in 2008 to 18% in 2022, the UK maintains its significance, outpacing the European Union, which accounted for 12% of global sales.

The US may dominate with a 45% market share, but the UK’s enduring influence cannot be understated. While the spectre of the COVID-19 pandemic lingers, the UK art market exhibits a commendable rebound. Sales may remain below pre-pandemic levels, reaching $11.9 billion in 2022, but this resurgence reverberates through the cultural and economic landscape. The art market is not merely a conduit for transactions; it is a dynamic force driving employment, nurturing businesses, and catalysing revenue from cultural tourism.

A closer look at the market composition reveals that, in 2022, over 7,000 galleries and dealers played a pivotal role in shaping the narrative of the British art market, contributing an estimated $6.9 billion (£5.7 billion) in sales. London remains a critical hub as the epicentre of this artistic commerce, but the impact resonates far beyond its borders. Approximately 58% of the market’s sales value is dispersed throughout the country, with clusters in cities such as Brighton, Bristol, Bath, Birmingham, Manchester, Leeds, and Glasgow.

The expansion of businesses in the sector further exemplifies the resilience of this market. Despite the challenges posed by the pandemic, the number of VAT or PAYE-registered commercial galleries and antique businesses increased by 31% from 2013 to 2023, a testament to the enduring spirit of these predominantly small enterprises.

The UK’s prowess extends to the auction market, securing the third position globally in 2022, following China and the US. Together, these three markets commanded 76% of global sales of fine and decorative art and antiques at auction. While smaller markets may witness a high volume of low-value sales, the UK, China, and the US dominate the realm of high-priced auction lots.

The tangible impact of the UK art market on the nation’s economy is evident in the numbers presented by the BAMF report. In 2023, the art market directly supported 45,520 jobs and 7,800 businesses. The fiscal contribution for 2022 reached nearly £1.6 billion, with an additional £2.6 billion spent on specialised services and products, supporting 37,900 jobs.

As the UK art market continues to navigate global dynamics, its role as a powerhouse of cultural and economic influence remains steadfast. Beyond the canvas and auction block, it weaves a narrative of resilience, growth, and substantial contribution to the nation’s prosperity.

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