Photographic Center NorthWest
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Current Month august, 2022
25junAll Day14augJUN 25 - AUG 14 | IN THE GALLERY: 2022 Thesis Exhibition
Event Details
RACHEL DEMY, GWEN EMMINGER, ANDY HOLTON, JANET POLITTE, AND MATTHEW RAGEN
ON VIEW: JUNE 25 – AUGUST 14, 2022
PUBLIC RECEPTION & GRADUATION
SATURDAY, JUNE 25, 4-6 PM
STUDENT PANEL CONVERSATION
THURSDAY, JULY 28, 6PM
Photographic Center Northwest (PCNW) is
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RACHEL DEMY, GWEN EMMINGER, ANDY HOLTON, JANET POLITTE, AND MATTHEW RAGEN
ON VIEW: JUNE 25 – AUGUST 14, 2022
PUBLIC RECEPTION & GRADUATION
SATURDAY, JUNE 25, 4-6 PM
STUDENT PANEL CONVERSATION
THURSDAY, JULY 28, 6PM
Photographic Center Northwest (PCNW) is pleased to present our 2022 Thesis Exhibition, celebrating this year’s graduates of the Certificate Program: Rachel Demy, Gwen Emminger, Andy Holton, Janet Politte, and Matthew Ragen. This exhibition marks not only the culmination of the 53-credit program and presentation of a year-long project for these individuals but introduces a new generation of Northwest artists.
The PCNW Certificate Program offers a technically and creatively demanding curriculum, and the program provides instruction on par with post-baccalaureate programs in photography. During their studies, students develop their own style of photography and grow in their ability to understand, appreciate, produce and critique photographic works.
Join us for their graduation reception Saturday, June 25th, 4-6pm, and a student panel discussion Thursday, July 28th at 6 pm. This exhibit is on view June 25-August 11, 2022.
Time
June 25 (Saturday) - August 14 (Sunday)
Location
PCNW
900 12th Avenue
Event Details
Creative Darkroom Photography for Teens
Faculty: Gina White
August 1 - 5, 2022 | Mon - Fri 1-5pm
In-person
$395
Learn how to shoot, develop and print
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Creative Darkroom Photography for Teens
Faculty: Gina White
August 1 – 5, 2022 | Mon – Fri 1-5pm
In-person
$395
Learn how to shoot, develop and print black and white film! You’ll learn how to use a film camera, including a light meter and composition. Each day you’ll shoot and develop a roll of film, and make contact sheets and prints in our darkrooms. You’ll learn about and make photograms, solarization, print with polycontrast filters, and make a pinhole camera. See how shooting film can make you a better photographer!
Time
1 (Monday) 1:00 pm - 5 (Friday) 5:00 pm
Event Details
Creative Digital Photography for Teens (August Session)
Faculty: Anna Ream
August 1 - 5, 2022 | Mon - Fri 1-5pm
In-person
$395
This workshop will cover all
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Creative Digital Photography for Teens (August Session)
Faculty: Anna Ream
August 1 – 5, 2022 | Mon – Fri 1-5pm
In-person
$395
This workshop will cover all the basics of digital photography: principles of shooting, printing, digital imaging technology, and core concepts like depth of field, shutter speed, exposure and composition. Learn the fundamental skills you need to shoot and edit your own images, and as part of the class, print some of your best work on state of the art printers in the PCNWs digital lab. This workshop will focus on the fundamentals of using a Digital SLR Camera, but students are encouraged to bring their point and shoot cameras, iPhone or cell phone cameras, and any other digital camera they would like to use to create images. As part of the creative/alternative component different methods for creative image making will be explored, including iPhoneography, long exposure pinhole negatives which are then scanned (no darkroom involved), and alternative printing. Join us this summer to see how digital imaging and photography can turn you into a true photographic artist!
This will be hosted as a hybrid course including live, interactive online sessions and in-person field trips for on-location shooting/practice. Online sessions will utilize the Zoom platform along with Google Drive for sharing files. Details regarding access will be provided to enrolled students prior to the first class.
Time
1 (Monday) 1:00 pm - 5 (Friday) 5:00 pm
04aug6:00 pm7:00 pmAUG 4 | Photography as Agent for Change Lecture: Adam Jefferson, New Earth Rise
Event Details
Photography as Agent for Change Lecture: Adam Jefferson, New Earth Rise
Online Event | Thursday 6-7pm (PST) | August 4, 2022
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Photography as Agent for Change Lecture: Adam Jefferson, New Earth Rise
Online Event | Thursday 6-7pm (PST) | August 4, 2022
Details/Register
Join us for a lecture with photographic artist Adam Jabari Jefferson, discussing the ways that photographic art and storytelling can be used to interpret themes of literary work, offer an opportunity for reflection, and generate conversation.
About the Photography as an Agent for Change Workshop Series:
Photographic Center Northwest (PCNW) is thrilled to announce our inaugural Agent for Change workshop series, in partnership with Amazon Photos. Beginning in 2022 we will offer a series of six free workshops and public lectures that explore photography as a tool for advancement in areas of social justice, racial equity, disability, environmental justice, visual literacy, storytelling, and cross cultural communications. Because the workshops are free and intended to reach a broad audience, a limited number of spots will be available to the public with the remaining spots reserved for partner nonprofits and community groups. A free public educator talk will coincide with each workshop, so if the workshop is sold out there will be another opportunity to hear the teaching artist speak on the subject.
At PCNW we are committed to providing accessible, inclusive photographic education and that often means through free programs and events. If you appreciate the work we do, please consider supporting us by donating or volunteering.
Time
(Thursday) 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
AUG 6 | IN-PERSON WORKSHOP: Portrait Photography: Capturing Emotions, Lighting Techniques, Post Production
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PCNW
- 900 12th Avenue
Event Details
Portrait Photography: Capturing Emotions, Lighting Techniques, Post Production
Faculty: Mia McNeal
August 6, 2022 | Saturday 12:30-5:30pm
In-person Course
$170
Join Mia McNeal for this one-day workshop to
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Portrait Photography: Capturing Emotions, Lighting Techniques, Post Production
Faculty: Mia McNeal
August 6, 2022 | Saturday 12:30-5:30pm
In-person Course
$170
Join Mia McNeal for this one-day workshop to explore concepts in portrait photography both in the studio and in the field. From available light to continuous lights, speedlights, gels, and lighting modifiers, this will be an exploration into a multitude of techniques. The first portion of the session will take place in the studio at PCNW as Mia demonstrates working with a model using a variety of lighting from the essentials to more creative techniques to create a mood and tell a story. Later in the session, we will work both in the Daylight Studio and outdoors near PCNW, as Mia demonstrates techniques for working in available light conditions. Finally, we will look at how post production can be a powerful tool to enhance your portraits and make them stand out through editing.
Time
(Saturday) 12:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Location
PCNW
900 12th Avenue
07aug10:30 pm5:30 pmAUG 7 | IN-PERSON WORKSHOP: Creative Lumen Printing
Event Details
Creative Lumen Printing
Faculty: Gina White
August 7, 2022 | Sunday 10:30am-5:30pm
In-person Course
$215
Join Gina White, our resident alt process guru, for this opportunity to learn about and
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Event Details
Creative Lumen Printing
Faculty: Gina White
August 7, 2022 | Sunday 10:30am-5:30pm
In-person Course
$215
Join Gina White, our resident alt process guru, for this opportunity to learn about and explore the artistic potential of lumen printing. Lumen prints are camera-less, gelatin silver prints that are exposed to a large amount of light, causing the silver gelatin paper to become a print out paper resulting in unique colors and effects. Throughout this one-day workshop, experiment with different techniques and develop an understanding of the factors that influence the colors of the prints – light, sun, time, paper, toners, etc. Note we will first meet offsite at 10:30am at the south side of the water tower in Volunteer Park (Seattle, WA) to collect leaves, flowers, and other objects for creating compositions before returning at 11:30am to PCNW to expose our prints and experiment in the alternative process lab. All other materials for the lumen printing process will be provided.
Time
(Sunday) 10:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Location
PCNW
900 12th Avenue
Event Details
Street Photography for Teens (August Session)
Faculty: Zorn Taylor
August 8 - 12, 2022 | Mon - Fri 1-5pm
In-person
$395
Capture the vibrancy of street life
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Event Details
Street Photography for Teens (August Session)
Faculty: Zorn Taylor
August 8 – 12, 2022 | Mon – Fri 1-5pm
In-person
$395
Capture the vibrancy of street life in Seattle and produce a series of photos that shows your unique perspective on the urban environment. Whether you focus on the details and materials of city streets, the characters and people that populate our common sidewalks, pets and people, or city parks, our city has a lot to offer photographers seeking creative ways of sharing their view of Seattle. This week long course will incorporate field trips to the International District, Capitol Hill, and Columbia City and provide an opportunity for students to formulate, shoot, edit, and print a photographic series of their own. Hone your photographic skills (using any digital camera), learn editing/printing techniques using Adobe Lightroom, practice shooting people and activities in the field, all while exploring the visual landscape of Seattle’s neighborhoods.
Time
8 (Monday) 1:00 pm - 12 (Friday) 5:00 pm
Event Details
Advanced Darkroom Photography for Teens (August Session)
Faculty: Janet Neuhauser
August 8 - 12, 2022 | Mon - Fri 1-5pm
In-person
$395
Further develop your darkroom skills
more
Event Details
Advanced Darkroom Photography for Teens (August Session)
Faculty: Janet Neuhauser
August 8 – 12, 2022 | Mon – Fri 1-5pm
In-person
$395
Further develop your darkroom skills and explore the creative possibilities of working with black and white photography. Experiment with advanced techniques including printing with fiber paper, chemical toning, solarization, and lumen prints. Students will also experiment with different film camera options from medium format to large format and will learn how printing choices play into one’s creative vision. Previous darkroom class or workshop experience is required.
Time
8 (Monday) 1:00 pm - 12 (Friday) 5:00 pm
Event Details
Working with Wet Plate Collodion in the Studio
Faculty: Daniel Carrillo
August 13 - 14, 2022 | Saturday - Sunday 12:30-5:30pm
In-person Course
$400
Whether you are curious about 19th
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Event Details
Working with Wet Plate Collodion in the Studio
Faculty: Daniel Carrillo
August 13 – 14, 2022 | Saturday – Sunday 12:30-5:30pm
In-person Course
$400
Whether you are curious about 19th century processes or interested in setting up your own laboratory for experimenting with ambrotypes, tintypes, and wet plate collodian, this workshop will familiarize you with the chemistry, equipment, and techniques for creating one of a kind images using these processes. Join noted photographer Daniel Carrillo to learn how to make expressive work in the studio from portraiture to still lifes using the wet plate process. Students will have an opportunity to create several plates over the course of the weekend using a large format camera. All materials are provided and cameras will be available for students to shoot throughout the workshop.
Time
13 (Saturday) 12:30 pm - 14 (Sunday) 5:30 pm
Location
PCNW
900 12th Avenue
AUG 21-25 | IN-PERSON INTENSIVE TRIP: Exploring the Palouse: A Landscape Photography Intensive Trip
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PCNW
- 900 12th Avenue
Event Details
Exploring the Palouse: A Landscape Photography Intensive Trip
Faculty: Daniel Gregory
August 21 - 25, 2022 | Sunday - Thursday
In-person / on-location in Eastern
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Exploring the Palouse: A Landscape Photography Intensive Trip
Faculty: Daniel Gregory
August 21 – 25, 2022 | Sunday – Thursday
In-person / on-location in Eastern Washington
$1,800 (excludes lodging) | Note: Due to the nature of this workshop, it is not eligible for discounts
Join PCNW core-faculty and noted landscape photographer Daniel Gregory for this very special photographic field trip to the Palouse, a magical land (the American Tuscany) located in Southeast Washington and part of Idaho. Limited to no more than six participants, this promises to be a truly fantastic week of photography, learning, and adventures. No matter what time you go to the Palouse, something is always happening to amaze the camera. In late summer, the harvest has started and the fields are a striking contrast of gold and yellow against the deep blue sky. Along the backroads and by-ways, we will find fields of mustard seed and other crops spraying bits of yellow. Other sites of note will be old barns, silos, cars, tractors, buildings, and trees dotting the landscape. There is never a shortage of subject matter.
The group will depart the PCNW parking lot on Sunday, August 21st at 9am and return on Thursday, August 25 by 5pm. Participants will travel together by magic 12 person van for this adventure, allowing us to maximize our time in the field. A block of discounted rooms for the group have been reserved at the Holiday Inn Suites in Pullman, WA in the heart of the Palouse; more information with regards to accommodations will be shared once registered (tuition does not include lodging). We will set out each day for sunrise and sunset shoots and spend some time wandering the backroads seeing what we can find. There is so much to see and photographic, and nothing beats exploring the dirt and two-lane roads that criss-cross the landscape.
Get up early for sunrise (early, like 5:00am). The sun comes up around 6:00am this time of year. After the morning shoot and some exploring, we have breakfast around 9:30-10:00am.
Work our way back to the hotel to relax, nap, or process images for a few hours, depending on weather and evening shooting locations.
Early dinner around 4:00-4:30pm and then off for sunset work. Back to the hotel around 8:30-9:00pm.
Depending on interest, we could do some astrophotography for one evening for a short period.
The small group means we can focus on in-the-field learning. How to best approach the photographs composition, subject, vision, and intention.
Hands-on help and conversations both in the field and driving around. Much of the learning happens in the car, which is one of the key reasons we all travel in one car.
We will be flexible and adapt to changes in what we want to photograph based on locations, weather, and other conditions.
This workshop is a shooting, discovering, and exploring workshop. We will absolutely hit some of the big highlights that the Palouse is known for, and this won’t be our sole focus. There is nowhere we won’t find something amazing and unique.
Focus on Composition, Light, and Weather. Big landscapes here don’t just mean wide-angle. There’s also a place for using your telephoto lenses (150mm+) to compress and isolate parts of the landscape.
For two days, we have a meeting room reserved where we can process and review images as needed. While this isn’t a processing workshop, previewing images and getting feedback can help make sure you are getting the best images possible in the field.
We will also have an additional 2 hour zoom meeting to cover some processing and sharing of images a few weeks after the workshop.
Time
august 21 (Sunday) - 25 (Thursday)
Location
PCNW
900 12th Avenue
26augAll DayAUG 26 | Deadline for Photomural Art Call
Event Details
PHOTOMURAL ART CALL:
SHOW US YOUR WORLD WITH KING COUNTY METRO AND PHOTOGRAPHIC CENTER NORTHWEST
Photographic Center Northwest (PCNW) and King County Metro (Metro) have partnered again
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PHOTOMURAL ART CALL:
SHOW US YOUR WORLD WITH KING COUNTY METRO AND PHOTOGRAPHIC CENTER NORTHWEST
Photographic Center Northwest (PCNW) and King County Metro (Metro) have partnered again for this year’s Photomural Art Call.
The theme is “Show Us Your World – Cultural Heritage.” While all submissions will be considered, artists who want to submit images that represent their interpretation of cultural heritage can present photos that express:
Culture, values and traditions that have been passed down from previous generations
Shared bonds within a community
One’s history, identity, and bond to the past, present and future
This is an international call, open to all ages with photographs being submitted between July 25th and August 26th, 2022.
100 photographs will be chosen and will be printed on 2’ high x 8′ wide on a high quality exterior grade signage material and will remain installed in King County Metro shelters for up to 10 years. Many photographers don’t necessarily shoot in a panoramic format, but you can crop your work to fit the 4:1 ratio.
Take a slice out of your image – or stitch several images together, tile, collage…this is great opportunity to be creative – and do something unique with your work! Submissions will be reviewed by a panel of jurors from King County Metro and PCNW. Selected photographs are prominently displayed throughout Seattle and greater King County.
ABOUT THE PROJECT
The City Panorama Project began in 2010 when King County Metro partnered with PCNW to expand the public art scene in Seattle and other cities in King County. As a way to incorporate art into everyday life, to beautify Seattle and other cities served by Metro, and to make new perspectives and ideas available to all, the City Panorama Project (aka: Photomural Art Call) seeks photographic artwork that will accomplish these objectives while increasing the visibility of the photographic arts. The majority of King County’s bus service and bus shelters are located in the City of Seattle. Over 1,000 photo murals have been installed since the launch of this public art project in 2010.
PROJECT GUIDELINES
Submit images that showcase your: 1) culture, values and traditions that have been passed down from previous generations; 2) shared bonds within your community; 3) one’s history, identity, and bond to the past, present and future. Images of all subject matters will be considered.
Avoid large blocks of color/negative space (to avoid graffiti on your image)
Image themes and subjects should be appropriate for all age groups (PG-13)
In general, themes and subjects should be appropriate for exhibiting as public art
Your name and the title of your image will appear next to the image along with PCNW and King County Metro logos
You may tile, collage, crop or stitch together images to create the final panoramic file
Click here for inspiration to see examples of past murals.
ALL images will be considered. The final selection will be made by the King County Metro and PCNW jurors
SUBMISSION SPECIFICATIONS
When submitting images to this contest through CaFE:
Images must conform to a panoramic format, 4:1 frame ratio
Images must be maximum 1920px x 480px and must be under 5mb per image
Important Note: If an image(s) is selected, the artist will be notified via e-mail from staff at PCNW with further instructions. Final image files submitted to PCNW must adhere to these guidelines:
Images must conform to a panoramic format, 4:1 frame ratio
Minimum size should be 14,000px on the long side
300 resolution
At least 200mb size
Each file must be titled with the photographer’s name, and the title of the image. (Example: John Smith Untitled.jpg)
You are encouraged to also submit an artist’s statement, excerpts of which may be used alongside the publication of images. If images do not fit either submission or final file criteria, the images will not be considered.
DEADLINE
All entries must be entered into CaFE by August 26th (11:59pm Mountain Time). Submissions that do not come through CaFE will not be accepted.
ENTRY FEE
The entry fee is $20 for 5 images. IMPORTANT: you must submit at least 5 images, even if they are the same file due to limitations of CaFE
You may submit additional images for $5 each up to 10 images total. Payment must be in U.S. Dollars. Entry fees are non-refundable.
We are committed to making this call for entry as accessible as possible; if you are unable to afford the entry fee for whatever reason, please contact amouldon@pcnw.org for a discount code.
NOTIFICATION
Selected and non-selected artists will be notified in October 2022 via e-mail. Once the project goes into production, images are installed into bus shelters over a year long period.
ACCEPTED WORK
PCNW reserves the right to refuse accepted work that is perceived to be inappropriate, vulgar, or discriminatory. All works selected for the project will be sent to press in 2022 and artist names/titles will be included on printed panels. Selected images may be used for promotion by PCNW, and may be used in King County Metro publications
QUESTIONS
Ashley Mouldon, amouldon@pcnw.org
We are committed to making this call for entry as accessible as possible; if you are unable to afford the entry fee for whatever reason, please contact amouldon@pcnw.org for a discount code.
Eligibility: this is an international call for work, open to all ages.
Time
All Day (Friday)
august, 2022
25junAll Day14augJUN 25 - AUG 14 | IN THE GALLERY: 2022 Thesis Exhibition
Event Details
RACHEL DEMY, GWEN EMMINGER, ANDY HOLTON, JANET POLITTE, AND MATTHEW RAGEN ON VIEW: JUNE 25 – AUGUST 14, 2022 PUBLIC RECEPTION & GRADUATION SATURDAY, JUNE 25, 4-6 PM STUDENT PANEL CONVERSATION THURSDAY, JULY 28, 6PM Photographic Center Northwest (PCNW) is
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RACHEL DEMY, GWEN EMMINGER, ANDY HOLTON, JANET POLITTE, AND MATTHEW RAGEN
ON VIEW: JUNE 25 – AUGUST 14, 2022
PUBLIC RECEPTION & GRADUATION
SATURDAY, JUNE 25, 4-6 PM
STUDENT PANEL CONVERSATION
THURSDAY, JULY 28, 6PM
Photographic Center Northwest (PCNW) is pleased to present our 2022 Thesis Exhibition, celebrating this year’s graduates of the Certificate Program: Rachel Demy, Gwen Emminger, Andy Holton, Janet Politte, and Matthew Ragen. This exhibition marks not only the culmination of the 53-credit program and presentation of a year-long project for these individuals but introduces a new generation of Northwest artists.
The PCNW Certificate Program offers a technically and creatively demanding curriculum, and the program provides instruction on par with post-baccalaureate programs in photography. During their studies, students develop their own style of photography and grow in their ability to understand, appreciate, produce and critique photographic works.
Join us for their graduation reception Saturday, June 25th, 4-6pm, and a student panel discussion Thursday, July 28th at 6 pm. This exhibit is on view June 25-August 11, 2022.
Time
June 25 (Saturday) - August 14 (Sunday)
Location
PCNW
900 12th Avenue
Event Details
Creative Darkroom Photography for Teens Faculty: Gina White August 1 - 5, 2022 | Mon - Fri 1-5pm In-person $395 Learn how to shoot, develop and print
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Event Details
Creative Darkroom Photography for Teens
Faculty: Gina White
August 1 – 5, 2022 | Mon – Fri 1-5pm
In-person
$395
Learn how to shoot, develop and print black and white film! You’ll learn how to use a film camera, including a light meter and composition. Each day you’ll shoot and develop a roll of film, and make contact sheets and prints in our darkrooms. You’ll learn about and make photograms, solarization, print with polycontrast filters, and make a pinhole camera. See how shooting film can make you a better photographer!
Time
1 (Monday) 1:00 pm - 5 (Friday) 5:00 pm
Event Details
Creative Digital Photography for Teens (August Session) Faculty: Anna Ream August 1 - 5, 2022 | Mon - Fri 1-5pm In-person $395 This workshop will cover all
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Event Details
Creative Digital Photography for Teens (August Session)
Faculty: Anna Ream
August 1 – 5, 2022 | Mon – Fri 1-5pm
In-person
$395
This workshop will cover all the basics of digital photography: principles of shooting, printing, digital imaging technology, and core concepts like depth of field, shutter speed, exposure and composition. Learn the fundamental skills you need to shoot and edit your own images, and as part of the class, print some of your best work on state of the art printers in the PCNWs digital lab. This workshop will focus on the fundamentals of using a Digital SLR Camera, but students are encouraged to bring their point and shoot cameras, iPhone or cell phone cameras, and any other digital camera they would like to use to create images. As part of the creative/alternative component different methods for creative image making will be explored, including iPhoneography, long exposure pinhole negatives which are then scanned (no darkroom involved), and alternative printing. Join us this summer to see how digital imaging and photography can turn you into a true photographic artist!
This will be hosted as a hybrid course including live, interactive online sessions and in-person field trips for on-location shooting/practice. Online sessions will utilize the Zoom platform along with Google Drive for sharing files. Details regarding access will be provided to enrolled students prior to the first class.
Time
1 (Monday) 1:00 pm - 5 (Friday) 5:00 pm
04aug6:00 pm7:00 pmAUG 4 | Photography as Agent for Change Lecture: Adam Jefferson, New Earth Rise
Event Details
Photography as Agent for Change Lecture: Adam Jefferson, New Earth Rise Online Event | Thursday 6-7pm (PST) | August 4, 2022 Details/Register
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Photography as Agent for Change Lecture: Adam Jefferson, New Earth Rise
Online Event | Thursday 6-7pm (PST) | August 4, 2022
Details/Register
Join us for a lecture with photographic artist Adam Jabari Jefferson, discussing the ways that photographic art and storytelling can be used to interpret themes of literary work, offer an opportunity for reflection, and generate conversation.
About the Photography as an Agent for Change Workshop Series:
Photographic Center Northwest (PCNW) is thrilled to announce our inaugural Agent for Change workshop series, in partnership with Amazon Photos. Beginning in 2022 we will offer a series of six free workshops and public lectures that explore photography as a tool for advancement in areas of social justice, racial equity, disability, environmental justice, visual literacy, storytelling, and cross cultural communications. Because the workshops are free and intended to reach a broad audience, a limited number of spots will be available to the public with the remaining spots reserved for partner nonprofits and community groups. A free public educator talk will coincide with each workshop, so if the workshop is sold out there will be another opportunity to hear the teaching artist speak on the subject.
At PCNW we are committed to providing accessible, inclusive photographic education and that often means through free programs and events. If you appreciate the work we do, please consider supporting us by donating or volunteering.
Time
(Thursday) 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Event Details
Portrait Photography: Capturing Emotions, Lighting Techniques, Post Production Faculty: Mia McNeal August 6, 2022 | Saturday 12:30-5:30pm In-person Course $170 Join Mia McNeal for this one-day workshop to
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Event Details
Portrait Photography: Capturing Emotions, Lighting Techniques, Post Production
Faculty: Mia McNeal
August 6, 2022 | Saturday 12:30-5:30pm
In-person Course
$170
Join Mia McNeal for this one-day workshop to explore concepts in portrait photography both in the studio and in the field. From available light to continuous lights, speedlights, gels, and lighting modifiers, this will be an exploration into a multitude of techniques. The first portion of the session will take place in the studio at PCNW as Mia demonstrates working with a model using a variety of lighting from the essentials to more creative techniques to create a mood and tell a story. Later in the session, we will work both in the Daylight Studio and outdoors near PCNW, as Mia demonstrates techniques for working in available light conditions. Finally, we will look at how post production can be a powerful tool to enhance your portraits and make them stand out through editing.
Time
(Saturday) 12:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Location
PCNW
900 12th Avenue
07aug10:30 pm5:30 pmAUG 7 | IN-PERSON WORKSHOP: Creative Lumen Printing
Event Details
Creative Lumen Printing Faculty: Gina White August 7, 2022 | Sunday 10:30am-5:30pm In-person Course $215 Join Gina White, our resident alt process guru, for this opportunity to learn about and
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Event Details
Creative Lumen Printing
Faculty: Gina White
August 7, 2022 | Sunday 10:30am-5:30pm
In-person Course
$215
Join Gina White, our resident alt process guru, for this opportunity to learn about and explore the artistic potential of lumen printing. Lumen prints are camera-less, gelatin silver prints that are exposed to a large amount of light, causing the silver gelatin paper to become a print out paper resulting in unique colors and effects. Throughout this one-day workshop, experiment with different techniques and develop an understanding of the factors that influence the colors of the prints – light, sun, time, paper, toners, etc. Note we will first meet offsite at 10:30am at the south side of the water tower in Volunteer Park (Seattle, WA) to collect leaves, flowers, and other objects for creating compositions before returning at 11:30am to PCNW to expose our prints and experiment in the alternative process lab. All other materials for the lumen printing process will be provided.
Time
(Sunday) 10:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Location
PCNW
900 12th Avenue
Event Details
Street Photography for Teens (August Session) Faculty: Zorn Taylor August 8 - 12, 2022 | Mon - Fri 1-5pm In-person $395 Capture the vibrancy of street life
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Street Photography for Teens (August Session)
Faculty: Zorn Taylor
August 8 – 12, 2022 | Mon – Fri 1-5pm
In-person
$395
Capture the vibrancy of street life in Seattle and produce a series of photos that shows your unique perspective on the urban environment. Whether you focus on the details and materials of city streets, the characters and people that populate our common sidewalks, pets and people, or city parks, our city has a lot to offer photographers seeking creative ways of sharing their view of Seattle. This week long course will incorporate field trips to the International District, Capitol Hill, and Columbia City and provide an opportunity for students to formulate, shoot, edit, and print a photographic series of their own. Hone your photographic skills (using any digital camera), learn editing/printing techniques using Adobe Lightroom, practice shooting people and activities in the field, all while exploring the visual landscape of Seattle’s neighborhoods.
Time
8 (Monday) 1:00 pm - 12 (Friday) 5:00 pm
Event Details
Advanced Darkroom Photography for Teens (August Session) Faculty: Janet Neuhauser August 8 - 12, 2022 | Mon - Fri 1-5pm In-person $395 Further develop your darkroom skills
more
Event Details
Advanced Darkroom Photography for Teens (August Session)
Faculty: Janet Neuhauser
August 8 – 12, 2022 | Mon – Fri 1-5pm
In-person
$395
Further develop your darkroom skills and explore the creative possibilities of working with black and white photography. Experiment with advanced techniques including printing with fiber paper, chemical toning, solarization, and lumen prints. Students will also experiment with different film camera options from medium format to large format and will learn how printing choices play into one’s creative vision. Previous darkroom class or workshop experience is required.
Time
8 (Monday) 1:00 pm - 12 (Friday) 5:00 pm
Event Details
Working with Wet Plate Collodion in the Studio Faculty: Daniel Carrillo August 13 - 14, 2022 | Saturday - Sunday 12:30-5:30pm In-person Course $400 Whether you are curious about 19th
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Event Details
Working with Wet Plate Collodion in the Studio
Faculty: Daniel Carrillo
August 13 – 14, 2022 | Saturday – Sunday 12:30-5:30pm
In-person Course
$400
Whether you are curious about 19th century processes or interested in setting up your own laboratory for experimenting with ambrotypes, tintypes, and wet plate collodian, this workshop will familiarize you with the chemistry, equipment, and techniques for creating one of a kind images using these processes. Join noted photographer Daniel Carrillo to learn how to make expressive work in the studio from portraiture to still lifes using the wet plate process. Students will have an opportunity to create several plates over the course of the weekend using a large format camera. All materials are provided and cameras will be available for students to shoot throughout the workshop.
Time
13 (Saturday) 12:30 pm - 14 (Sunday) 5:30 pm
Location
PCNW
900 12th Avenue
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Exploring the Palouse: A Landscape Photography Intensive Trip Faculty: Daniel Gregory August 21 - 25, 2022 | Sunday - Thursday In-person / on-location in Eastern
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Exploring the Palouse: A Landscape Photography Intensive Trip
Faculty: Daniel Gregory
August 21 – 25, 2022 | Sunday – Thursday
In-person / on-location in Eastern Washington
$1,800 (excludes lodging) | Note: Due to the nature of this workshop, it is not eligible for discounts
Join PCNW core-faculty and noted landscape photographer Daniel Gregory for this very special photographic field trip to the Palouse, a magical land (the American Tuscany) located in Southeast Washington and part of Idaho. Limited to no more than six participants, this promises to be a truly fantastic week of photography, learning, and adventures. No matter what time you go to the Palouse, something is always happening to amaze the camera. In late summer, the harvest has started and the fields are a striking contrast of gold and yellow against the deep blue sky. Along the backroads and by-ways, we will find fields of mustard seed and other crops spraying bits of yellow. Other sites of note will be old barns, silos, cars, tractors, buildings, and trees dotting the landscape. There is never a shortage of subject matter.
The group will depart the PCNW parking lot on Sunday, August 21st at 9am and return on Thursday, August 25 by 5pm. Participants will travel together by magic 12 person van for this adventure, allowing us to maximize our time in the field. A block of discounted rooms for the group have been reserved at the Holiday Inn Suites in Pullman, WA in the heart of the Palouse; more information with regards to accommodations will be shared once registered (tuition does not include lodging). We will set out each day for sunrise and sunset shoots and spend some time wandering the backroads seeing what we can find. There is so much to see and photographic, and nothing beats exploring the dirt and two-lane roads that criss-cross the landscape.
Get up early for sunrise (early, like 5:00am). The sun comes up around 6:00am this time of year. After the morning shoot and some exploring, we have breakfast around 9:30-10:00am.
Work our way back to the hotel to relax, nap, or process images for a few hours, depending on weather and evening shooting locations.
Early dinner around 4:00-4:30pm and then off for sunset work. Back to the hotel around 8:30-9:00pm.
Depending on interest, we could do some astrophotography for one evening for a short period.
The small group means we can focus on in-the-field learning. How to best approach the photographs composition, subject, vision, and intention.
Hands-on help and conversations both in the field and driving around. Much of the learning happens in the car, which is one of the key reasons we all travel in one car.
We will be flexible and adapt to changes in what we want to photograph based on locations, weather, and other conditions.
This workshop is a shooting, discovering, and exploring workshop. We will absolutely hit some of the big highlights that the Palouse is known for, and this won’t be our sole focus. There is nowhere we won’t find something amazing and unique.
Focus on Composition, Light, and Weather. Big landscapes here don’t just mean wide-angle. There’s also a place for using your telephoto lenses (150mm+) to compress and isolate parts of the landscape.
For two days, we have a meeting room reserved where we can process and review images as needed. While this isn’t a processing workshop, previewing images and getting feedback can help make sure you are getting the best images possible in the field.
We will also have an additional 2 hour zoom meeting to cover some processing and sharing of images a few weeks after the workshop.
Time
august 21 (Sunday) - 25 (Thursday)
Location
PCNW
900 12th Avenue
26augAll DayAUG 26 | Deadline for Photomural Art Call
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PHOTOMURAL ART CALL: SHOW US YOUR WORLD WITH KING COUNTY METRO AND PHOTOGRAPHIC CENTER NORTHWEST Photographic Center Northwest (PCNW) and King County Metro (Metro) have partnered again
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PHOTOMURAL ART CALL:
SHOW US YOUR WORLD WITH KING COUNTY METRO AND PHOTOGRAPHIC CENTER NORTHWEST
Photographic Center Northwest (PCNW) and King County Metro (Metro) have partnered again for this year’s Photomural Art Call.
The theme is “Show Us Your World – Cultural Heritage.” While all submissions will be considered, artists who want to submit images that represent their interpretation of cultural heritage can present photos that express:
Culture, values and traditions that have been passed down from previous generations
Shared bonds within a community
One’s history, identity, and bond to the past, present and future
This is an international call, open to all ages with photographs being submitted between July 25th and August 26th, 2022.
100 photographs will be chosen and will be printed on 2’ high x 8′ wide on a high quality exterior grade signage material and will remain installed in King County Metro shelters for up to 10 years. Many photographers don’t necessarily shoot in a panoramic format, but you can crop your work to fit the 4:1 ratio.
Take a slice out of your image – or stitch several images together, tile, collage…this is great opportunity to be creative – and do something unique with your work! Submissions will be reviewed by a panel of jurors from King County Metro and PCNW. Selected photographs are prominently displayed throughout Seattle and greater King County.
ABOUT THE PROJECT
The City Panorama Project began in 2010 when King County Metro partnered with PCNW to expand the public art scene in Seattle and other cities in King County. As a way to incorporate art into everyday life, to beautify Seattle and other cities served by Metro, and to make new perspectives and ideas available to all, the City Panorama Project (aka: Photomural Art Call) seeks photographic artwork that will accomplish these objectives while increasing the visibility of the photographic arts. The majority of King County’s bus service and bus shelters are located in the City of Seattle. Over 1,000 photo murals have been installed since the launch of this public art project in 2010.
PROJECT GUIDELINES
Submit images that showcase your: 1) culture, values and traditions that have been passed down from previous generations; 2) shared bonds within your community; 3) one’s history, identity, and bond to the past, present and future. Images of all subject matters will be considered.
Avoid large blocks of color/negative space (to avoid graffiti on your image)
Image themes and subjects should be appropriate for all age groups (PG-13)
In general, themes and subjects should be appropriate for exhibiting as public art
Your name and the title of your image will appear next to the image along with PCNW and King County Metro logos
You may tile, collage, crop or stitch together images to create the final panoramic file
Click here for inspiration to see examples of past murals.
ALL images will be considered. The final selection will be made by the King County Metro and PCNW jurors
SUBMISSION SPECIFICATIONS
When submitting images to this contest through CaFE:
Images must conform to a panoramic format, 4:1 frame ratio
Images must be maximum 1920px x 480px and must be under 5mb per image
Important Note: If an image(s) is selected, the artist will be notified via e-mail from staff at PCNW with further instructions. Final image files submitted to PCNW must adhere to these guidelines:
Images must conform to a panoramic format, 4:1 frame ratio
Minimum size should be 14,000px on the long side
300 resolution
At least 200mb size
Each file must be titled with the photographer’s name, and the title of the image. (Example: John Smith Untitled.jpg)
You are encouraged to also submit an artist’s statement, excerpts of which may be used alongside the publication of images. If images do not fit either submission or final file criteria, the images will not be considered.
DEADLINE
All entries must be entered into CaFE by August 26th (11:59pm Mountain Time). Submissions that do not come through CaFE will not be accepted.
ENTRY FEE
The entry fee is $20 for 5 images. IMPORTANT: you must submit at least 5 images, even if they are the same file due to limitations of CaFE
You may submit additional images for $5 each up to 10 images total. Payment must be in U.S. Dollars. Entry fees are non-refundable.
We are committed to making this call for entry as accessible as possible; if you are unable to afford the entry fee for whatever reason, please contact amouldon@pcnw.org for a discount code.
NOTIFICATION
Selected and non-selected artists will be notified in October 2022 via e-mail. Once the project goes into production, images are installed into bus shelters over a year long period.
ACCEPTED WORK
PCNW reserves the right to refuse accepted work that is perceived to be inappropriate, vulgar, or discriminatory. All works selected for the project will be sent to press in 2022 and artist names/titles will be included on printed panels. Selected images may be used for promotion by PCNW, and may be used in King County Metro publications
QUESTIONS
Ashley Mouldon, amouldon@pcnw.org
We are committed to making this call for entry as accessible as possible; if you are unable to afford the entry fee for whatever reason, please contact amouldon@pcnw.org for a discount code.
Eligibility: this is an international call for work, open to all ages.
Time
All Day (Friday)
