The Associated Press (AP), winner of 58 Pulitzer Prizes and one of the world’s most essential and significant news agencies, has named veteran photojournalist Lucy Nicholson its next Director of Photography. Nicholson is the first woman ever to assume the role.

Nicholson will assume her new role “around the end of May” and take over for J. David Ake, who was named Director of Photography in November 2018. During his tenure, Ake oversaw numerous significant changes at AP, including the organization’s shift to exclusively using Sony cameras. The AP also added AI-powered search to its photo and video licensing platform last year, one of the many examples of how the news media landscape has changed in recent years.

Lucy Nicholson will bring nearly two decades of professional photojournalism experience to AP, including 17 years as a Los Angeles-based Reuters photographer. In that role, she worked on many stories across the world, including as part of the team that won the Pulitzer Prize for Breaking News Photography in 2019 for its coverage of migrants traveling to the United States.

She also covered many major sporting events, including eight Olympics, several NFL Super Bowls, and 16 NBA finals.

Nicholson was most recently Reuters Europe Editor, leading nearly 200 staff and contract photographers, visual journalists, and photo editors in 50 countries across the region. During this time, she has led photo coverage of the biggest stories in Europe, including the ongoing war in Ukraine.

Lucy Nicholson is the first woman to serve as AP’s Director of Photography in the organization’s long and illustrious history. She will serve in her role from London and report to Derl McCrudden, AP’s Vice President and Head of Global News Production, who is also in London.

Originally from the United Kingdom, Nicholson has a master’s degree in journalism, science, and climate from Columbia University, studied international politics at Penn State, and attended the Graduate School of Journalism at The City University of New York.

Nicholson is from a family of journalists. Her sister, Sophie Nicholson, is a television, radio, and print journalist and the Deputy Chief Editor for Agence France-Press (AFP) Fact Check in Paris.

In the age of artificial intelligence, it is worth noting that beyond a rich resume as a photojournalist and editor, Nicholson has also been involved with the Content Authenticity Initiative (CAI).

“As documentary photojournalists, we try to represent the truth of news events — and the visual context of news events — as best as we can. We typically do that by sharing a wide range of photographs, to show context, and to allow an audience to make up their minds about something. Disinformation, up until now, has had abstract effects on our lives as photojournalists. In the last year in particular, it’s had very tangible effects on journalists’ physical safety,” Nicholson said during a CAI presentation in April 2023.

Music lovers often want to see their favorite artists in concert to experience the music and energy live. Frequent concert-goers may notice some photographers in front of the stage taking hundreds of photos.

Many people enjoy concerts and live performances and the experience stays with them forever; concert photography captures those moments in time.

“I know a lot of people get annoyed with how many people are holding their phones up at concerts. That doesn’t really bother me,” associate photojournalism professor David Foster said. “I think humans have an innate instinct to hold onto things.”

Foster started his photography career in photojournalism but photographed a variety of concerts for the Akron Beacon Journal and The Columbus Dispatch. 

The field of concert photography contains groups of passionate individuals, usually self-taught, to shoot live performances. Education in photography or photojournalism amplifies their skills, but many navigate the career in their own way. 

Chris Capuozzo, a junior digital media production major, found his love for photography in high school. During his college years, he gained concert photography experience for all kinds of shows and began his freelance career.

“It’s very different from photographing a news story or other things like that,” Foster said.

Typically, smaller artists and venues are easier and more fun to photograph, both Foster and Capuozzo said. 

“Shooting the small shows at venues that wouldn’t really attract high profile artists, those are some of my favorite things to do just because of how cool I can make a small show look,” Capuozzo said.

As the world of live music grows, there are more restrictions with photography at larger events. Usually, the artists have their own photographer or publicist who makes the content for their brand. 

For bigger shows, the photographers are typically given specific instructions for how they can shoot. The smaller venues allow you to photograph from wherever you are, and you also get to enjoy the rest of the show, Foster said.

“I remember photographing blues musician B.B. King, and he didn’t let anybody up front, so you had to shoot with a long lens from halfway back in the theater,” he said.

Concert photography is also viewed as a marketing tool for venues and musicians because it helps attract a bigger audience by showcasing how fun the experience can be, Capuozzo said.

“It’s all a marketing thing honestly, that’s the biggest thing with photography,” he said.

Concert photographers have the unique challenge of capturing how the fans and artists feel during the performance.

“Typically, you’re going to see your favorite band and photograph it, so you’re like in awe the whole time,” Foster said. “I think the best images are often not just the band, but how the band interacts with the crowd.” 

When photographing live performances, it is crucial to find unusual angles and unique moments, Foster said. 

“No two people are going to see a concert the same way,” he said.

Capuozzo usually works with the artists directly rather than for a venue or publication.

“I just try to see what [the artist’s] vision is for what they want; one of the best feelings is getting a good reaction to your photos from the artist,” he said. “That’s such a rewarding feeling in my opinion, knowing I did my job right and made them happy.”

Photos are the universal language of our world, and anyone can interpret an image no matter where they are from. 

“I notice I can explore something differently if I have a camera with me than if I’m just hanging out as an observer,” Foster said. “The power of photography will never change.”

Angie Robinette is a reporter. You can contact her at [email protected].

The young Princess Elizabeth at the ATS

Royal Collection Trust

Some of the photos on display will include childhood images of the late Queen, then Princess Elizabeth. A portrait of her time in the Auxiliary Territorial Service (ATS) during World War II, shows her in full uniform, with a twinkle of youth and innocence in her eyes. One particularly eye-catching image shows the Queen and Prince Philip gathered on the balcony of Buckingham Palace in 1958. As the mist gathers behind them, there is a look of love and companionship in Britain’s most famous royal couple. Also featured are several childhood photos of the future King Charles III, where the makings of a future monarch are in evidence. Below the photograph, visitors will be able to see handwritten annotations of how the images were intended to look.

Lord Snowdon’s 1967 portrait of Princess Margaret

Snowdon / Royal Collection Trust

When she was a little girl growing up in Northeast Ohio — if not before she had a camera, years before she would become serious about photography — Barbara Bosworth went on little nighttime walks with her dad and gazed up at the stars.

“The night skies in the ’50s were much darker than they are now because of all the light pollution,” says Bosworth, who spent those younger years in rural Geauga County, specifically Russell Township, commonly referred to by her and others as Novelty.

Now a resident of Stow, Massachusetts, Tanembaum is in town and, on this particular Tuesday afternoon, in the Cleveland Museum of Art because the renowned institution has just begun exhibiting a show of her photographs, “Barbara Bosworth: Sun Light Moon Shadow.” It runs through June 30 in the Mark Schwartz and Bettina Katz Photography Galleries.

Not bad for someone who didn’t become deeply interested in creating art through a lens until after college.

“I bought my very first camera with my own allowance money when I was like 9,” she says. “It was just for vacations, trips, friends.

“At some point, I decided I wanted to learn about photography, and someone took me into a dark room and showed me how to process film, and I was just hooked.”

Many of the shots on display in “Sun Light Moon Shadow” are quite large, shot on an 8-by-10-view camera that holds an 8-by-10-inch piece of film, according to materials provided by the museum.

“I’m not exactly sure when I figured out that was the camera for me, but I intuitively knew that was the camera from (very early on),” Bosworth says. “I’m not fast at anything. Slow. So that was the perfect camera for me. It’s a big box lens on end, film on the other, on a tripod. Slow.”

The show, states a museum news release, “invites viewers to explore their relationship with nature and natural phenomena.” Its timing is no coincidence, as Northeast Ohio’s much-publicized date with a solar eclipse — April 8 — is in the middle of its run.

“I’d been looking at Barbara’s work for a long time — very familiar with it and thinking about what the context would be to show it,” says Barbara Tannenbaum, CMA curator of photography, chair of prints, drawings, and photographs. “Of course, the eclipse was the perfect opportunity to do that.”

While the images in the show can be quite grand, they also tend to reflect a level of intimacy.

”I really wanted to address how Barbara takes these amazing celestial phenomena and points out that humans really imbue them with personal meaning and personal emotion,” Tannenbaum says. “The stars in the sky may be gorgeous, but they don’t know and they don’t care.

“But, in fact, that’s the way we look at nature. And so these aren’t astronomical shots, they’re not scientific shots, even though they show you the moon, the sun, the stars. They’re really about human emotion and our response to those celestial phenomena.”

Perhaps there are no better illustrations of that than the shots featuring Bosworth’s late father, Franz Bosworth, in some way, such as the 2002 piece “My Father’s Last Sunset,” which shows a colorful sky as day draws to an end.

He is directly featured in “Christmas Solar Eclipse in My Father’s Hands,” According to the placard accompanying the piece, Bosworth shot it on Dec. 25, 2000, while visiting her parents in Sanibel, Florida. She punched pinholes in a large cardboard sheet and held it between him and the sun, the eclipse projecting images of the sun onto his hands, which he is holding together in front of himself. She notes he is wearing a vest with brass buttons he donned only on Christmases.

“It’s personal to me,” she says of the shot, “but I think people can relate to it because many people have fathers who present the universe to them.”

As for the more spectacular shots, such as 2007’s “Moon Setting into Fog Bank over Cape Cod Bay, Morning of the Total Lunar Eclipse” and 2017’s “Light of the Lunar Eclipse,” Tannenbaum says they can be viewed as almost surreal.

“Even though these are photographs, in many ways, some of them become very abstract,” she says. “They become almost like abstract paintings — abstract expressionist paintings. And if you were to look at them out of context or without knowing that this was the photography gallery, you might look at them and think that you were looking at a painting.”

Bosworth’s work has been exhibited in, among other institutions, the Denver Art Museum and the Smithsonian American Art Museum in Washington, D.C. So while at first it may seem as though “Sun Light Moon Shadow” is part of CMA’s efforts to showcase the work of artists living in Northeast Ohio or with another connection to it, that’s not necessarily the case.

“Barbara is somebody whose work I’ve been wanting to show for a long time and was just trying to find the right circumstance,” Tannenbaum says. “And the fact that she’s from here is great. But, you know, it wasn’t the deciding factor.”

Regardless, it means a lot to Bosworth to see her work hanging on these walls.

“Just incredible,” she says. “I grew up in these halls. … I took art classes here.

“All of my photographs stem from this landscape of Northeast Ohio, of Novelty — the woods and the stream in the forest. That’s all my work — and of this comes from that.”

‘Barbara Bosworth: Sun Light Moon Shadow’

Where: Cleveland Museum of Art, 11150 East Blvd.

When: Through June 30.

Admission: Free.

Info: ClevelandArt.org or 216-421-7350.

Lecture

In a Rupp Contemporary Artists Lecture at 2 p.m. March 2 in the Cleveland Museum of Art’s Gartner Auditorium, Barbara Bosworth will speak about her photographs and the stories that shape them.

“Her imagery, highlighted for its ethereal beauty and emotional resonance, explores the intersections of nature, humanity, and memory,” a CMA news release states. “Through her biographical storytelling, attendees will gain insight into her artistic process, inspirations and the connections she forges between the natural world and human experience.”

The lecture is free but tickets are required.

by Stacy Jackson

March 1, 2024

The Atlanta “photo-griot” describes herself primarily as “a people photographer, finding grace and dignity in the faces of our people.”

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For 50 years, a petite, curly-haired photographer named Susan J. “Sue” Ross has documented Atlanta’s Black community through thousands of candid shots of leaders, artists, activists, musicians, and everyday people.

She calls herself a “cultural activist,” according to The Atlanta Journal-Constitution‘s Natrice Miller, who connected with the cultural artist at a previous photo exhibition. Although Ross does not identify as an official member of the media, she has worked for the City of Atlanta supporting minority and women-owned businesses, capturing her beloved city, which she’s dubbed “Magical Atlanta.” Her website describes her as a “documentary photographer” and “photo-griot,” which in African heritage refers to the “oral historian holding the essence of African history and culture through the word.”

Ross moved from Connecticut as a child in the 1960s when her academic parents taught at Atlanta University, according to AJC . She lived among civil rights icons like the King kids, who were neighborhood friends and “regular family people,” Ross shared. “Yoki is Yolanda King, and she was the oldest of the four King children. Her younger brother Martin, who we called Marty growing up, and my brother were roughly the same age.”

The documentary photographer said she encourages young people today to “take pictures of the folks that they’re involved with, because you never know who is going to grow up to be the next leader in Atlanta or in the world.”

Observation is only a small part of Ross’ artistic eye. She also participates in the same spaces she photographs, like helping elect Atlanta’s first Black mayor, Maynard Jackson. Ross has documented key moments in Black history – from the ’96 Olympics to portraits of Nelson Mandela and former President Barack Obama. Her work resides in various collections, books, and her 2011 exhibition “Sankofa” at the National Black Arts Festival.

Now, Ross’ shots, boasting a “special connection” to everyday folks, are being preserved for future generations. The Atlanta photographer boasts an archive full of Atlanta’s young artists, campaign rallies, community discussions, and annual events. Ross is a founding member of Sistagraphy, a collective of Black women photographers who express themselves and share their passion for photography.

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In the heart of Snoqualmie Valley, amidst its sprawling landscapes and breathtaking vistas, resides Stacy Garfield, a local photographer whose work transcends mere images to tell stories of love, adventure, and the great outdoors.

With a background as vibrant as the scenes she captures, Stacy’s voyage from aerospace engineer to elopement and landscape photographer is a testament to following one’s passion and the transformative power of nature.

From Satellites to Sunsets: A Journey of Discovery

Stacy Garfield’s career began in the high-tech aerospace world, where she spent twenty years working with satellites and rockets. This profession fulfilled her childhood dream, but her move to the Pacific Northwest rekindled her love for the outdoors and set her on a new path.

“When we moved to the Pacific Northwest, I fell in love with the outdoors again and experienced how much happier people are when they are in nature,” Stacy reflected.

A marriage proposal shoot in the Olympic National Park turned her career towards photography. She remembers the moment vividly, “I still remember every detail of the moment…how I felt, the tears of joy in my eyes and the beauty of the sunset.”

A New Chapter: Elopement and Landscape Photography

Armed with a few DSLR cameras during her engineering career, Stacy embarked on a path of learning the art of photography through trial and error, complemented by countless hours of YouTube tutorials and reading. Her technical background gave her a unique edge in mastering the complexities of photography, from the basics to more nuanced techniques like astrophotography.

Her passion extends beyond capturing love stories as an elopement photographer to embracing the broader spectrum of landscape photography, family portraits, and adventure sessions.

She attended a specialized workshop in Arizona, where she honed her skills in capturing couples’ raw emotions and beauty against the majestic backdrop of nature. Stacy’s work is not just about taking photos; it’s about telling stories, connecting with nature, and sharing landscapes’ profound impact on human emotions and relationships.

Now, Stacy has embraced her role as the “storyteller of your love in nature,” combining her passions for photography and the great outdoors. Her approach to elopement photography is unique, focusing on capturing the essence of a couple’s love against the backdrop of nature’s magnificence.

“I am within driving distance of the most beautiful scenery in Washington State, Oregon, and Western Idaho,” she states, highlighting her ability to bring couples’ dream elopements to life in stunning settings.

More Than a Photographer: An Advocate for Love and Adventure

Stacy’s philosophy extends beyond photography. She is an ally for the LGBTQ+ community, stands for true love in all its forms, and believes in the importance of adventure and cultural exploration. Her adventurous spirit is evident, having completed over 20 triathlons and valuing new experiences with her partner. Stacy emphasizes, “I love having new adventures with my partner. They bring us closer together and deepen our love for each other!”

Recognizing the complexity of planning an elopement, Stacy offers comprehensive support to couples, guiding them through every step. Her commitment to the environment is also paramount, as she educates her clients on Leave No Trace Principles and ensures their special day is memorable and respectful of nature’s sanctity.

A Local Connection: Involvement and Inspiration

Stacy’s connection to the Snoqualmie Valley is deep. Residing in North Bend with her husband and their dogs, Goose and Maverick, she finds constant inspiration in the surrounding landscape. Her involvement with the local community extends to volunteering with the Snoqualmie Valley Schools Foundation and promoting STEM education among students.

Garfield’s work is displayed in various North Bend locations, such as Pressed On Main, Mount Si Physical Therapy, and Mount Si Dental Center, and displays of her landscape work at local farmers markets and holiday markets. 

In Stacy, the Snoqualmie Valley has not just a photographer but a storyteller, a guide, and an advocate for love in all its forms. Her work reminds us of the beauty surrounding us and the stories waiting to be told against the backdrop of the natural world.

You can see more of her work on her website, Instagram/Instagram (there are two!), Facebook, and our gallery page.

Nikon has announced that it is returning to The Photography & Video Show to showcase its award-winning product line-up and host a series of inspirational photography and videography talks. The event takes place from 16-19 March 2024 at the NEC in Birmingham, and you can’t miss the Nikon stand on B600, right at the entrance.

This year, visitors will be able to test and try all of Nikon’s latest products, including the full Z-series range – from the 2023 ‘camera of the year’, the Z 8, to Nikon’s newest retro-inspired camera, the Z f, there will be something for everyone. The stand will act as a base for inspiration and knowledge, complemented by engaging talks from compelling speakers.

Taking to the Nikon School Stage this year will be a wide range of European Nikon Ambassadors. These include Automotive photographer Amy Shore, Wildlife photographer Mattias Klum, Fine Art photographer Alia Ali, News photographer Leon Neal, Visual Art photographer Heather Agyepong, Entertainment photographer Gareth Cattermole, Music photographer Scarlet Page, Landscape photographer Nigel Danson, Portrait photographer Carolyn Mendelsohn, Wildlife photographer Roie Galitz and Fashion photographer Hermeilio Miguel Aquino (Kino), who will each deliver talks that follow their unique careers, empowered by Nikon’s equipment to produce award-winning photography.

Joining them onstage will be several #NikonCreators who will provide the audience with insider tips on how to create content that inspires. This lineup includes Wedding photographer Jess Rose, Wildlife photographer Rachel Bigsby, Portrait photographer Darren Boyd, Adventure photographer and cinematographer Norris Niman, Wildlife photographer and videographer Roxy Furman, and Wedding photographer Gurvir Johal.

Also joining the Nikon School Stage speaker line-up for 2024 is Landscape and Astro photographer Angel Fux, who will be delivering a talk on the craft of composite photography. Meanwhile, filmmakers Keziah Quarco and Cara Brown will join Nikon School trainer Ricci Chera and Nikon Ambassador Kino in a panel discussion which explores their journey through video and filmmaking.

Nikon School trainers Neil Freeman and Ricci Chera will be on-stage throughout the show with a schedule of informative talks on a range of photography subjects to educate and inspire photographers of all abilities.

Meet the photographers and videographers

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Rachel Bigsby

Rachel Bigsby is a 26-year-old self-taught wildlife photographer carving an awe-inspiring career with her passion for seabirds and her flare for capturing natural artistry. As Wildlife Photographer of the Year’s winner of Natural Artistry, Bird Photographer of the Year’s portfolio winner, a Nikon creator, emerging natural history broadcaster and published by National Geographic, Rachel travels the world to connect a global audience to the forefront of wildlife stories with her lens, workshops and talks while representing and inspiring young people.

Norris Niman

A Swedish award-winning photographer and cinematographer, Nikon Creator, and professional adventurer roaming the world since 2011, living in Iceland. His work is built on the excitement of the outdoors, the peace in nature, the harsh north, and the lifestyle of the adventurer. In search of wild, remote destinations and offbeat landscapes, Norris tries to place his subjects in unreal and vast environments that really spark emotions in the viewer, to take the photos that are worth waiting for.

Hermeilio Miguel Aquino (Kino)

Kino is a visual and conceptual artist who draws inspiration from diverse sources, creating a bold, dynamic style that blends techniques across stills and moving images. He is known for his ability to create striking scenes that leave a lasting impression on viewers. His vast and intricate knowledge of the creative industry from every angle sets Kino apart. His career began behind the scenes, shooting backstage at prestigious events such as London and Paris Fashion Weeks and working as a creative content producer at Interpublic group, producing and shooting content across Proctor & Gamble, Pepsi, Zippo and various blue-chip brands, where he honed his craft and developed a keen understanding of branding and advertising.

Ricci Chera

Ricci is a landscape and wildlife photographer and a full-time training specialist at Nikon UK. Knowing the ins and outs of every Nikon camera and lens is a part of the everyday. Taking that knowledge and applying it to help other photographers understand, learn and improve their photography is what makes Nikon school training stand out from the crowd.

Neil Freeman

Neil’s passion for photography began as a child when he got the chance to use his dad’s SLR. He’s photographed everything from high-end weddings and portraits to landscapes and products. He joined Nikon in 2013 and is now Nikon School Training Manager. Neil shares his expertise and knowledge by leading photography workshops, writing photography books and is a regular contributor to photography magazines and a speaker at major photographer events.

Jess Rose

Jess is a London wedding photographer focusing on LGBTQ+ and Feminist weddings. Besides weddings, she works with commercial clients too, and loves to shoot live music. Jess has been a professional wedding photographer for eight years, and really thinks it’s the most joyful job in the world. As a documentary style and editorial wedding photographer, her approach is often described as unscripted, intimate, and relaxed. This includes a mixture of portraits and in-the-moment unposed shots. What she loves most about weddings is getting to know the people present; their stories and the dynamics between them.

Nigel Danson

Nigel Danson is a YouTube creator and landscape photographer. Being dyslexic, photography had a profound impact on his early life, from when he discovered the joys of developing black and white images in a makeshift darkroom. After a literally heart stopping experience in Yosemite National Park, Nigel made a life changing decision to quit his corporate life as the CEO of the software company he had founded and decided to follow his love of photography to become a creator. 

Cara Brown

Cara is a Director of Photography, Camera Operator and Photographer living in London. With a background in art and as a dedicated film lover, she progressed from still photography to the dynamic realm of filmmaking. Her journey is defined by a continuous exploration of the visual medium, fuelled by a passion for image making and visual storytelling.

Mattias Klum

Mattias Klum has worked fulltime as a photographer since 1986, and as a cinematographer and director on numerous film and television projects since 1994. Mattias Klum is internationally recognized for describing and portraying animals, plants, and natural and cultural settings in the form of articles, books, films, lectures, and exhibitions. Mattias Klum’s work has been featured in many international publications, such as National Geographic, Wildlife Conservation, Audubon, Geo, BBC Wildlife, Terre Sauvage, Stern, Der Spiegel and The New York Times.

Carolyn Mendelsohn

Carolyn is an artist and portrait photographer based in the UK, whose practice is rooted in telling stories and amplifying the voices of those who are not always heard. Her passion is to be able to connect and communicate with people of all ages and backgrounds, to create work that is strong, powerful and based on their lives and stories. She is recognised internationally for her portraits, including her portrait series and book Being Inbetween, and is the founder of Through Our Lens, a workshop and mentoring programme that enables people to tell their stories through the medium of photography.

Amy Shore

Amy Shore is a worldwide automotive and lifestyle photographer based in Warwickshire, UK. After graduating as a silversmith in 2013, Amy began as a freelance wedding photographer. In 2015 she made the transition to Automotive and Lifestyle, her unique colour palette and eye for lighting and composition producing a contemporary style mixed with an old-world feel. Amy has work printed in over 100 publications across the globe. She has produced work for a number of leading brands such as Bentley, MINI, Ferrari, Jaguar Land Rover, Lamborghini, McLaren and Mercedes.

Scarlet Page

A passionate photographer her whole life, Scarlet studied photography at the University of Westminster in the early ’90’s. Scarlet has gone on to work with some of the music world’s biggest acts. She worked closely with Robbie Williams on several projects including album artwork, behind-the-scenes material, and the acclaimed book ‘Somebody Someday’. She has toured the World with bands such as The Darkness, Placebo, Red Hot Chilli Peppers, The Rolling Stones, and Stereophonics. She continues to be commissioned by major record labels to shoot artwork, press and marketing campaigns for international bands. In 2020 she was selected as a winner of The British Journal of Photography’s ‘Portrait of Britain’ award, and she has become an active member of the AOP and its associated women’s group f22.

Leon Neal

Leon Neal began his career in photojournalism at The Times after being named Young Photographer of the Year. From there, he spent ten years as a staff photographer with Agence France-Presser, before securing a rare staff position on the editorial team at Getty Images, covering the Europe, Middle East and Africa regions. During his twenty-one years in the news industry, he has covered five Olympics Games, three war zones, two Royal weddings, a Coronation and numerous elections.

Alia Ali

Alia Ali is a Yemeni-Bosnian-US multimedia artist. A child of migrant linguists, Ali has travelled to sixty-seven countries, lived in seven, and grew up among five languages. Working between language, photography, video, textile, and installation.  Her work broadens into immersive installations utilizing light to move past language and offer an expansive understanding of self, culture, and photography. Ali is a graduate of Wellesley College and the California Institute of the Arts. She lives and works in and between Paris, New Orleans, Marrakech and Jaipur. Ali is the recipient of the prestigious ARTSY Vanguard Award.

Roxy Furman

Roxy Furman is a freelance filmmaker and photographer who specialises in creating short-form content that highlights the beauty of the natural world, animals, and the exceptional individuals devoted to transforming our planet positively. Armed with a First-Class honours degree in Zoology and an MA in Wildlife Filmmaking, Roxy’s career started in-house at Silverback Films, learning about what it takes to make blue-chip wildlife series. From there, she went on to produce an award-winning film, I Am Capable, sharing a story of a trailblazing woman promoting inclusivity in the outdoors, that kickstarted her freelance career. As a passionate animal activist, Roxy aims to use her work to advocate for pressing environmental issues, and firmly believes in our collective ability to make a tangible difference in safeguarding our planet.

Darren Boyd

Darren is a London and Hampshire based portrait and lifestyle photographer whose passion for photography began with pen and paper. This then progressed to colouring pencils, paintbrushes, and the Apple desktop computer (Graphic Design). It wasn’t until Darren enrolled at Kingston University when he picked up his first professional camera and framed his shot. The experience of developing film in the darkroom was particularly enjoyable. After graduating in Graphic Design and Photography, he worked as a Designer for Pearson Education, where he found happiness growing as a designer, later headhunted by Macmillan Publishing. During his stint at the company, Darren had that annoying itch of being unfulfilled. His growth potential was reaching its ceiling, so he challenged himself to take photography to another level. Besides, photography at that time was a side hustle, a paid hobby that gave him a quick fix. Darren therefore stopped depending on his career and started focusing on what made him happy.

Angel Fux

Angelica is a Swedish, French, and Swiss landscape and astro photographer, as well as a composite artist who focuses on night lights in the mountains. To create her images, she will fully immerse herself in remote mountain locations by spending nights in the wilderness. A lot of effort goes into creating a final image. Angelica spends weeks, sometimes months, planning an image in a given location in advance. She then goes there with several hours of hiking and stays up all night to photograph the elements she needs, most of the time in freezing conditions. Her creations share the experience of distant places and encourage the questioning of a reality that she makes her own.

Gareth Cattermole

Born in London England, Gareth Cattermole spends most of his days on-set, on red carpets or shooting BTS images and portraiture for the world’s leading artists, actors, film companies and clients.

Roie Galitz

Roie Galitz is an award-winning, NYC based, wildlife photographer and entrepreneur. For over a decade, he has been exploring and documenting our planet’s wildlife and nature, from the Arctic to the Antarctic. His intimate and innovative work (BBC, Nat Geo) gets great exposure worldwide, millions of views and frequent appearances in the media. It was presented in local and international exhibitions, featured in exclusive magazines and honoured with over 70 international awards, including the prestigious Picture of the Year for reportage of Science and Natural History.

Gurvir Johal

Gurvir is a highly accomplished and internationally renowned wedding and portrait photographer based in the United Kingdom. With a passion for capturing timeless portraits and creating dramatic images, he has established himself as a prominent figure in the industry. Gurvir’s work has been widely celebrated, and he has received multiple awards throughout his career. Notably, he was honoured with the Grand Award of WPPI (Wedding & Portrait Photographers International).

Keziah Quarcoo

Keziah is a shooting director and photographer specialising in capturing engaging and emotively honest stories across video and stills. 

 Julian Harvie, Marketing Director at Nikon Northern Europe says: “It’s great to be back at The Photography and Video Show again this year. Since the last show in September 2022, we’ve launched a wealth of industry-leading products across our range of Z-series cameras and lenses, and we can’t wait to introduce them to photographers and videographers alike. And with an exceptional line of speakers across our Nikon Family and Nikon School team, we’re certain that visitors will be impressed with what Nikon has to offer. We look forward to both inspiring and in turn being inspired by the community at the show this year.”

You can find all the information on the show at the official website, but here are the 10 things that every Nikon user should see at the event – and here’s how you can save 20% on tickets for the Photography & Video Show!

The Gorman Museum of Native American Art at the University of California, Davis, embarks on a visual journey with its latest exhibition, “Reflecting Lenses: Twenty Years of Photography at the Gorman Museum.” Opening on March 6, this exhibition brings together over two dozen Indigenous artists from North America, Aotearoa, and Australia, presenting a melding of historical highlights and contemporary visions through the medium of photography. Running until September 1, this showcase not only celebrates the museum’s rich collection but also underscores the artists’ diverse approaches to expressing Indigenous autonomy and empowerment through visual media.

Visual Sovereignty and Indigenous Autonomy

For centuries, photography served as a tool in the colonial arsenal, often depicting Indigenous peoples in ways that reinforced stereotypes and narratives of cultural extinction. However, the emergence of Indigenous photographers marked a pivotal shift towards asserting visual sovereignty. By wielding the camera, these artists have been able to reclaim their narratives, portraying the dignity, realities, and priorities of Indigenous experiences. The Gorman Museum’s exhibition highlights how contemporary Indigenous artists utilize photography not just as a means of self-expression but as a powerful form of activism, challenging the non-Native gaze and offering counter narratives that emphasize social and environmental justice, connection to homeland, and empowerment.

Contemporary Indigenous Perspectives

The artists featured in “Reflecting Lenses” come from a variety of backgrounds, including photojournalism, performance art, digital production, and filmmaking. Their works span a broad spectrum, from intimate portraits and evocative landscapes to dynamic representations of collective memory and contemporary Indigenous life. This diversity of approaches facilitates a rich dialogue within the exhibition, inviting viewers to engage with the complexities of Indigenous identity and resilience in the modern world. Moreover, the museum’s commitment to presenting the artists’ own words alongside their works ensures that their voices and artistic intentions remain at the forefront, fostering a more authentic and impactful viewer experience.

Engagement Beyond the Exhibition

In addition to the exhibition itself, the Gorman Museum has organized a series of artist talks and events designed to deepen public engagement with the themes and artists featured in “Reflecting Lenses.” These complementary activities, sponsored by The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation Art Museum Futures Fund and the UC Davis College of Letters and Science, offer valuable opportunities for dialogue and learning. Visitors are encouraged to explore the Gorman website and Facebook page for more details on these events, further enriching their understanding of the exhibition’s significance within the broader context of Indigenous art and visual sovereignty.

As “Reflecting Lenses: Twenty Years of Photography at the Gorman Museum” unfolds, it not only celebrates the achievements of Indigenous photographers but also challenges visitors to confront and reconsider their own perceptions of Indigenous peoples and cultures. Through the lens of contemporary Indigenous art, the exhibition offers a profound exploration of identity, resilience, and autonomy, inviting a reevaluation of what it means to see and be seen in today’s world. As such, the Gorman Museum’s latest offering stands as a testament to the enduring power of photography as a medium for social change and cultural expression.