PHOTOGraphie 2015 kicks off with PPOC-BC Image Competition judging at the Anvil Centre in New Westminster, Thursday September 24th. Starting at 9:00AM, getting to watch the judging live is a tremendously educational experience, whether you have images entered in the competition or not.
If you’re unable to join us in person, you can download the full PDF of the judging order and tune in to the live stream online too!
PHOTOGraphie is excited to present Ken Sklute as our 2015 Keynote Speaker, Monday September 28th. Ken Sklute has been honored as one of Canon’s Explorers of Light, a designation shared by only 42 photographers worldwide. Ken will be sharing his wisdom, tips and techniques picked up over a diverse career photographing people, professional sports, architecture, weddings and landscapes. His full day program will cover three topics: Compose Yourself and See the Light, Seeing the Unseen and Creating Moving Images with Time Lapse.
A phenomenal value at just $75 for the full day – grab your tickets here!
See below, and check out Serendipity Visuals for more of Ken’s inspiring work:
PHOTOGraphie’s Youth Contest sponsored by Nikon is open! One lucky Grand Prize Winner will receive a Nikon D7200 Camera, while the top 18 images will be printed and exhibited in the PHOTOGraphie Gallery Exhibition – September 25-28th at the Anvil Centre. All finalists will receive four tickets to the Gallery Exhibition Opening Night Gala and a certificate of recognition.
2014 Youth Contest Winner Liano Liu was thrilled with his experience last year and highly recommends that youth in grades 8 through 12 take advantage of this amazing opportunity:
As an aspiring photographer, the PHOTOgraphie Youth Contest was an incredible experience. From before submitting my entries until after the awards ceremony, it created an environment for me to shoot at my personal best.
The deadline for the 2015 Youth Contest is August 15th. Don’t miss your chance – Read more about contest eligibility and download the official rules and entry form to get started!
PHOTOGraphie 2015 is ready to kick off July 12th with a free workshop for youth in grades 8-12 led by world renowned and award winning photographer Nick Didlick. Among other accomplishments, Nick has twice been nominated for a Pulitzer Prize, and he was the Photo Chief for the 2010 Winter Olympics. This is a learning opportunity not to be missed, and best of all it’s FREE.
Young photographers will learn about basic technical aspects of photography and how to get creative with lighting, backgrounds and composition. This is a hands-on workshop, so don’t forget to bring your camera.