DC Photographers Resource

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joint holiday celebration that unites the DC metro area’s premier advertising, marketing, public relations, media, interactive and design organizations.

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grand celebration that brings together the brightest industry professionals in the marketplace and provides the ultimate backdrop for gathering and networking in the spirit of the holiday season.

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unique way for members and sponsors to connect with the ultimate audience.

WHEN
Wednesday, December 7, 2011
Time: 5:30 – 10:00 pm

WHERE
Josephine’s Lounge
1008 Vermont Ave, NW
Washington, DC 20005
(corner of K St and Vermont Ave)
Metro: McPherson Square (blue, orange), Farragut North (red)
Valet: $15, available after 5:30 pm

Tickets: $50 per person ($60 at the door)

Click HERE to register online

Cameron Davidson has been shooting aerial photography of the Chesapeake over a period of twenty years. The view from this privileged vantage point reveals man’s impact on the land and the water.

Davidson’s stunning full-color photography is arranged geographically and accompanied by the words of David Fahrenthold, who has written extensively about the Chesapeake Bay and other environmental topics for the Washington Post.

Thursday, December 8, 2011
6:30pm – 9pm

FotoSpace: FotoDC’s Headquarters
1838 Columbia Road NW, Washington, DC 20009

Map & Directions

Saturday, November 19th, Ace Photo celebrates YOU, by offering the lowest prices* of the year. All items in stock will be on sale, including cameras, lenses, accessories, you name it, it’s on SALE !

Company representatives from Nikon, Canon, Sony, Olympus, Tamron, LowePro, Tamrac, Manfrotto, Gitzo Hasselblad, and more will be on hand to answer your questions.

October 27th: Behind the Photographer’s Lens. An Oral History Project in conjunction with American University

Come be a part of the studio audience! Here’s a wonderful opportunity to listen in on exciting in-depth interviews with some of DC’s legendary photographers.  Admission is free. For more information email larrylevin@verizon.net.

November 7th: The Power of Photography: The Passion to Create and Connect

Join ASPP for an exciting evening of multimedia presentations by two world-renowed and award-winning National Geographic Photographers: Ira Block and David Doubliet. For tickets and information visit www.artisphere.com.

November 12th: What’s Next: A Panel Discussion on the Future of the Photography Business

Don’t miss this fantastic event! This one-day seminar will provide stimulating discussion, thought provoking dialogue, meaningful connections and ideas worth investigating about your photography business. Whether you are a seasoned or considering a new photography career, come listen and participate. For tickets and information visit www.artisphere.com.

January 15th: DC/South Holiday Party at Barrel Oak Vineyard

Raise a glass at ASPP’s annual holiday party! Enjoy some local wine and mingle with your fellow members at Barrel Oak Vineyard in Delaplane, Virginia. Free to members!

January 28th: Lightroom Workshop

If you use Lightroom, or are thinking about transitioning to Lightroom, then you want to attend this informative workshop. Board Member and local photographer, Jeff Mauritzen leads this 2-hour class that will leave you feeling confident and ready to take on the next job. Limited space! RSVP info coming soon.

Let’s see some ghosts!

Join ASMP Baltimore for a private walking ghost tour in Historic Ellicott City.

Ellicott City is rumored to be one of the most actively haunted towns in America. By popular demand, Howard County Tourism created this fun Ghost Tour to share the town’s haunting stories.

There will be a instant camera for capturing ghostly images. Feel free to bring your own camera to add to the fun!
(Still images only please, video is prohibited on the ghost tour).

Those interested in some ‘spirits’ after the tour will be walking over to Ellicott Mills Brewing Company.
Best ghost photo (to be selected by the tour guide) wins a $10 gift certificate to spend at the bar!

This event is limited to 30 people, so register here now!

 When:
Wednesday, October 26th
Meet 6:30- 7:00pm
Tour starts at 7:00pm

Where:
Meeting just outside the Howard County Tourism Office
Howard County Tourism, Inc.
8267 Main Street, Side Entrance
Ellicott City, MD 21043
410-313-1900 (Phone)

Free and metered parking is available in lot D

Cost:
$10 members
$13 non-members

Understanding how to put copyright to work for you is crucial to your success as a photographer.  Predatory image rights demands and widespread image theft can leave a photographer’s business in jeopardy.  Don’t let this happen to you.  Learn what you need to succeed.

Knowledge Is Power

Join creative consultant Debra Weiss for an informative and entertaining program that will inspire and empower.

Topics to be discussed include:

What To Do When Your Image Has Been Infringed
Fair Use: Is It Ever Really Fair?
Putting Copyright To Work For You

FOTOWEEK DC – Saturday, November 5, 2011, 3:00 pm

FotoWeek CENTRAL

1800 L Street NW

Washington D.C. Northwest

This Event is abbreviated from the nationally acclaimed, full day Copyright: Know It or Blow It

It is Free and Open to All