Photography

US library to host ‘Take the Road Less Traveled’ photography exhibit

US library to host ‘Take the Road Less Traveled’ photography exhibit
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Brigham City Museum of Art and History announces photography competition winners

Brigham City Museum of Art and History announces photography competition winners
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The Brigham City Museum of Art & History invites everyone to explore its latest exhibition, the 2024 Photography Competition.

Local photographers have poured their creativity into interpreting the theme, “Intersections,” aligning with the Museum’s mission to preserve narratives of both people and the land. The exhibition commenced on February 3, 2024, and concludes on April 20, 2024, with an awards ceremony scheduled for Saturday, April 20th at noon in the museum’s main gallery.

Say Cheese: Seattle dog photographer creates self-portrait studio for people

Say Cheese: Seattle dog photographer creates self-portrait studio for people
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Imagine this: you have 15 minutes in a professional photo studio to take as many pictures as possible, but you have to take them yourself…how many do you think you could take?

For me, it was 81. And it’s actually a lot easier than you would think, thanks to Say Cheese in South Lake Union.

Say Cheese is a do-it-yourself selfie studio created by Rina Kang, a Seattle-based dog photographer. Say Cheese is located at Say Woof, Kang’s permanent dog photo studio in South Lake Union. It’s the perfect way to get professional photos of yourself, you and your friends, a loved one or even your pup, without the pressure of posing in front of a photographer.

Kang has been doing photography since 2008, but she has specifically focused on dog photography for the past five years. She opened her first brick-and-mortar under the name Say Woof in Kirkland in 2019.

“My inspiration comes from the deep connection I feel between humans and dogs,” she told us in November 2023 when she was featured in our “Artist of the Week” series. “The unconditional love, loyalty and joy that dogs bring into our lives are incredibly inspiring. Additionally, I find inspiration in the beauty of nature and the unique qualities of each dog I photograph. It’s a privilege to capture these moments and share them with others.”

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While Kang is usually behind the camera and working primarily with four-legged subjects, she decided to launch Say Cheese in April of 2023.

“Say Woof is only for dog people,” she said, “and now we have Say Cheese, which is not just for dog people.”

Selfie studios like Say Cheese are a popular concept in places like Korea, she said, and since Seattle is a “very trendy city,” she decided we needed one of our own. She had the space. She had the equipment, so why not?

Kang said it was a slow burn for people to start discovering Say Cheese because she did not self-promote a ton when it began, and it all changed one day when a client came in and posted an Instagram Reel of their experience that took off.

Say Cheese can be used for many occasions, like friend photoshoots, couple photos, headshots, family photos, maternity photos, engagement photos, you name it. You can even bring your dog, too!

“It’s perfect for people who feel a little awkward with photographers,” Kang said. “Sometimes the photographer is expensive, it’s awkward, [there’s] pressure, but here, it’s much more affordable and fast.”

The process is simple. You book your session online. You arrive at the studio alone, with a friend or your dog, whatever you choose, and after a brief tour and explanation on how to operate the camera, you get 15 minutes to take as many photos as you can. You have a little remote you use to take the photo that then pops up on the screen to your left so you can see what it looks like.

There is also a mirror directly in front of you on the wall you can use to help set up your shots. Once your time is up, you get 10 minutes to pick all of your favorites. You can pick two that you will get printed out and put in a cute cardboard frame that says “Say Cheese,” and that’s it. And if you can’t just choose two, you can buy the entire digital file of photos for an additional $50.

Listen, I love a selfie as much as anyone. I take…a lot of pictures on the daily, but I honestly don’t take a ton of just myself. When Kang invited me to Say Cheese, I decided I wanted to use the opportunity to gather some cute, professional photos of me where I didn’t have sunglasses on or a drink in my hand, which is usually the content I get when I am out and about taking photos.

Kang said people, on average, take about 50 photos, depending. Being alone in the studio (without a dog, child or friend to add to the mix) contributed to my being able to take 81.

I have had professional photos taken of me before, and even though I am a very outgoing and confident person, it has always taken me a while to open up, no matter how comfortable and safe the photographers have made me feel. But at Say Cheese, after a couple of practice shots to get the flow of how it worked, I felt like I was able to dive right in without that added element of another person behind the camera.

And now, I have some stunning new headshots, a cute Instagram post and two professional prints I am able to give to my parents. A win, win, win in my book!

Say Cheese is open from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday to Saturday at 2215 8th Avenue, Seattle. Prices start at $95 for up to two people with a black and white or color background. Additional people or dogs are $20 each. You can book online.

Abby Luschei is Seattle Refined’s assistant editor and digital producer. She can be reached at aluschei@seattlerefined.com. Follow her on X, Instagram, TikTok and Facebook.

State Gazette announce the 2024 Capturing Mid-South Life Photography Contest

State Gazette announce the 2024 Capturing Mid-South Life Photography Contest

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The State Gazette is excited to announce the 2024 Capturing Mid-South Life Photography Contest, a spinoff of the Dyer County Photography Club’s former photo Shoot Dyer County contest, which welcomed hundreds of beautiful images every year, with winning images highlighted in the State Gazette’s publication of Destination Magazine.

Unlike Shoot Dyer County, the contest will be open to all residents of West Tennessee, Northern Mississippi, Northeast Arkansas, Southwest Kentucky, and the Missouri bootheel.

The contest is sponsored by the Dyersburg-Dyer County Chamber of Commerce.

“The State Gazette is excited to welcome a photography contest back to, not only our community but to our entire region,” said State Gazette Managing Editor Rachel Townsend. “There has never been a shortage of talent in West Tennessee, especially when it comes to photography. We are excited to provide this opportunity and look forward to seeing all the amazing images captured by amateur photographers across West Tennessee and four of our bordering states.” 

The contest opens to the public beginning February 7 and will close on April 30. 

Submissions are $10 each. Multiple submissions are allowed. 

Submissions will be judged by an outside panel. Winners will be announced no later than May 13.

Categories will include: Lifestyle, Landscapes & Architecture, Wildlife and Pets, Abstract and Object, Sports, and Food.

Images must not contain violence or nudity. Images must be the original work of the individual submitting the entry. All photos must be submitted in 300 d.p.i. 

Submissions will be judged by an outside panel. Winners will be announced no later than May 13. 

One overall winner will be selected to receive a $300 prize, a framed copy of their work, and a 12-month subscription to the State Gazette. Each category winner will receive a $100 prize, a free 2024 Shoot Dyer County hard copy photograph book, and a framed copy of their work. 

For more information or to submit an entry, please visit:

https://www.smarterentry.com/callsforentry/StateGazette or email Rachel Townsend at rtownsend@stategazette.com.

World Photography Organisation Announces National & Regional Winners for Sony Awards 2024

World Photography Organisation Announces National & Regional Winners for Sony Awards 2024

World Photography Organisation Announces National & Regional Winners for Sony Awards 2024

The World Photography Organisation has unveiled the National and Regional Award winners for the esteemed Sony World Photography Awards 2024. The announcement marked a milestone in a competition that saw submissions of over 395,000 images from participants spanning over 220 territories worldwide.

A Global Platform for Artistic Expression

As an alliance between the World Photography Organisation and Sony, the Awards have continually sought to foster and celebrate photographic communities across the globe. This year’s competition proved no exception, drawing entries from 54 nations and offering a kaleidoscopic view of the world through the lens of photographers.

The Prizes and Prestige

Winners of the National and Regional Awards are not only rewarded with state-of-the-art Sony digital imaging equipment but also earn the prestige of having their work featured in the Sony World Photography Awards exhibition and book. This inclusion is a testament to their artistic excellence and provides a platform for their work to reach a wider audience.

The Grand Reveal

Amidst high anticipation, the overall winners across the Student, Youth, Open, and Professional categories will be announced on 18 April 2024. The winning works will then take center stage at an exhibition at Somerset House in London, running from 19 April to 6 May 2024. This exhibition presents a unique opportunity for art enthusiasts and the public to immerse themselves in the diverse and compelling visual narratives captured by photographers worldwide.

Taiwanese photographer wins gold at TIFA 2023 | Taiwan News

Taiwanese photographer wins gold at TIFA 2023 | Taiwan News

TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — Taiwanese photographer Tzeng Chin-fa (曾進發) was congratulated by Miaoli County Magistrate Zhong Dongjin (鍾東錦) on Monday (Feb.5) for winning gold in the “Editorial/Environmental” category at the 2023 Tokyo TIFA International Photography Competition.

Tzeng is a native of Zhunan Township in Miaoli and has won acclaim for his photography. His latest award is the series “Miners from Hell,” documenting his travels to sulfur mines at the Ijen volcano in East Java, Indonesia, per UDN.

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Dangerous conditions await sulfur miners. (Facebook, 曾進發 photo)

Tzeng’s work depicts a scene where young men risk their lives to mine sulfur from the smoky crater of a volcano for meager wages. Without masks or other protective measures, they breathe toxic gases every day, leading average life expectancy to fall to 40 years of age due to occupational diseases.

Tzeng said his work shows the heroic dedication miners show to their families for their difficult work. He hopes his photography is a reminder to everyone to cherish blessings.

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Tzeng Ching-fa (left) poses with Miaoli County Magistrate Zhong Dongjin (right). (CNA photo)

Tzeng was presented with a trophy on Monday (Feb. 5) by Miaoli County Magistrate Zhong Dongji. Zhong said Tzeng’s photography skills have gained international acclaim and his achievements have brought honor to both Miaoli and Taiwan.

Aside from Tzeng’s mining series, he was also awarded a bronze award for “Wedding/Events” at TIFA 2023. This work involved a couple performing their nuptials at a waterfall in Bali, Indonesia.

Additionally, Tzeng’s work, “Wedding Photography in Water,” won third place in the “Fashion/Beauty” category at the 2023 Monochrome Awards U.K.

Tzeng said that another “Wedding Photography in Water” work features a couple photographing their wedding dress in the water. He noted that wedding photography in water is gradually becoming popular amongst young people who seek more creative imagery that can convey a dreamy feeling.

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Tzeng’s award-winning wedding photography. (Facebook, 曾進發 photo)

He added that black-and-white photography is different from color photography as it is easier to express emotions and tension. However, when placed in water, the photographer experiences extra challenges regarding the capture of light and shadows.

Photographers say MSHSL blindsided them with tournament policy crackdown

Photographers say MSHSL blindsided them with tournament policy crackdown

MINNEAPOLIS — There is an uproar in the Minnesota dance community ahead of the season’s peak.

The Minnesota State High School League (MSHSL) is restricting photography access at league tournaments, meaning photographers aren’t able to cover meets like they have in the past. 

Cobey Rouse had been a dance photographer for nearly a decade.

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“I shoot action photos at all their comps and give them to the parents and coaches for free,” Rouse said. “The photo I took of my daughter in the state for her last leap in jazz, her last time dancing. That was my favorite photo. That’s the gift that I feel like we give to a lot of these athletes, and that is being taken away.”

Rouse is one of several photographers contracted by high school dance teams to capture their season through video and photography.

But less than 24 hours ahead of the sections tournament, MSHSL cracked down on the policy.

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“The night before the event, photography was revoked. There was no reason given,” said photographer Alyssa Kristine.

A former dancer herself, Kristine has built her entire photography brand around the sport.   

“It’s just all dance all the time (laughs)!” she said.

Outside of jeopardizing her livelihood, it’s the athletes she feels for. 

“One of my clients I think has 18 seniors, like almost half of their team, and they didn’t qualify for state and they don’t have any photos of their last dance, period,” she said.

The MSHSL says it isn’t a change in policy and its designated team photographer program was discontinued three years ago. The league says schools can utilize a DTP during the regular program if they choose. 

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Video is still permitted postseason, but with restrictions that Kristine and Rouse say weren’t enforced in years past. 

“We were permitted to shoot performances only from one specific designated chair, and only up to three minutes,” Kristine said.

The crackdown is causing an uproar in the dance community. Photographers say the lack of enforcement and communication from MSHSL is only adding to it. 

“We’re not there to profit off of photos from sections and state,” Rouse said. “We are there to finish that story and I would just hope that people would realize that we’re in this for the right reason.”

Teams across the state are in the midst of their section tournament. The state tournament is slated for mid-February.