Jeffco High Schools 38th Annual Art Exhibition

ASMP Colorado made the following awards for photography in the 38th Annual 2009 Jeffco High Schools Art Exhibition:

• In the Alternative Photography category, Photographer Andrea Reinig from Wheat Ridge High School received the award for “Olde Town Tracks.”
• In the Digital Photography category, Photographer Seth Baca from Conifer High School received the award for “No Entrar.”
• In the Traditional Photography category, Photographer Caitlin Gaffney from Conifer High School received the award for “Sadie.”

The show runs from April 17 - May 17 in the main gallery of the Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities, 6901 Wadsworth Boulevard.

The awards ceremony is April 27 from 6 to 9 PM.The judges were Bruce Nall, Paul Trantow, McCory James and Rich and Joyce Douglas.

Boulder Digital Arts - Photographer User Group - April 22

The first meeting of BDA's new Photographer's User Group is coming up on April 22! Speakers will include James Balog, Mark Johnson, and John Weller;

This FREE event will be held at the old Harley Davidson location at 2901 55th St., which is next to the Post Office near 55th and Valmont in Boulder. Due to limited seating, pre-registration is required - please click here!

Allison Earnest Presents: Sculpting With Light - The Workshop April 25, 2009

Design Your Lighting to Flatter Your Subject

Though many factors contribute to a great image—lens choice, pose, props, etc.—every single subject requires well-executed lighting to enhance their appearance. This careful use of lighting to sculpt the subject in a flattering way is what distinguishes true artists from mere picture takers.
Acclaimed photographer and educator Allison Earnest shows you how to use flash, strobe, ambient light, window light, and a variety of light modifiers, and ventures into territory left unexplored - How to use light to flatter the unique facial shape of your client—whether they have a more round, oval, rectangular, long and angular, square, or traingular face.

With these techniques, you'll be able to accentuate the most appealing features of each subject and elevate the aesthetic appeal of your portraits. With problem-solving strategies for minimizing an array of perceived facial flaws, tips for working with individuals and groups, and much more, this class is not to be missed.

This will be a LIVE SHOOT with Allison, professional talent, and projected results.

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Denver #1 for Photo Friendly Cities

From Popular Photography, March 31, 2009:

"Denver’s smooth braiding of mountain trails, historic architecture, and nightlife engenders a visual confidence and boldness that’s attracted photographers for 150 years. In fact, there are 12 photography clubs in town. "

Read the entire article: 30 Photo-Friendly Cities .