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It has been a flat out couple of weeks for a variety of reasons and unfortunately the blog has got a little behind, even though several interesting things have been happening! Part of the rush has been caused by a requirement to visit the UK, where I am now, a minor plumbing emergency at our home just before we departed and other things like internet problems!
When looking at what “The County” has to offer prior to moving here, a prestigious juried art show called “Art in the County” designed to showcase the very best work from the 300+ local artist caught our eye. Between 80 - 100 pieces are selected from all of the entries by a jury panel for the show which runs from June 20th until July 6th at the Old Town Hall, Picton. This years panel comprises of Linda Jansma, curator at the Robert McLaughlin Gallery in Oshawa, George Earl Wale an artist and director of programs at the Burlington Art Centre where he has worked since 1994 and George A. Walker an associate professor at the Ontario College of Art and Design, and an award-winning illustrator and author of of several books. The panel is also responsible for making a number of awards.
Despite a number of challenges that conspired to try and derail every aspect of my entry, I managed to have two of my pieces delivered to the show which is running while I am tying up some business in the UK and away from all the action. The pieces are “In a Spin” and “Natural Support” I’ll add some images soon and keep you posted on how things go!
Steven
The past week has been very busy, and the outcome wasn’t just improvements to the organization of my hard drives, or the disorganization of my blog by playing with different themes and losing all my widget info!
Critical Event is the name given to my event photography work, and it will now reside with its own galleries and info blog - “criticalevent”. This will just make it easier to navigate around each zone, I mean if you are looking at event photo’s do you care about arty fine art prints that cost several times as much?
“Thanks Dad”
One thing I don’t subscribe to is that a “lower” standard of work should be acceptable just because you are not always in control of every aspect of a shot, and any workflows needs to be carried out promptly. Yes some moments do have to be grabbed very quickly and people don’t want to be standing around while you make several camera adjustments, or attempt some more creative angles. So a use a puff of fill flash, set f8 and keep an eye on your shutter speed and ISO - Oh, watch for those highlight blow-outs that wreck images! I still shoot Raw, you just never know when you might need all the data!
I think, if you are photographing other people at an event, then as a photographer you have a responsibility to ensure that the images you present respect the moments that you capture. So I still have a quality over quantity approach, even if that does mean dumping the million dollar winning smile because you’ve managed to capture, in the soft focus of the background, a view down some mum’s top as she bends down to adjust her point and shoot.
Outside Event work isn’t all about smile, grins or gritty expressions either, my over-riding photographic philosophy applies - stand still, look around and with the benefit of a quality telephoto you can reach into magical moments, and capture them forever.
So have a look at these shots, take a peak at my latest gallery let me know what you think.
Take Care
Steven
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