Have a very Friedlander Christmas!
In the spirit of the holidays, Janet Borden Gallery is exhibiting never-seen-before images by Lee Friendlander- who captures Christmas in his own unique way. Exhibition closes Dec. 31st.
3Parsons alumni and photographer, Anna Skladmann
Here is a wonderful interview with Anna Skladmann who has been photographing the children of Russia's nouveau riche. Her shots of these kids haunt me.
Art Basel Miami Beach, Scope, Fountain and Seven
Last week was the 10th anniversary of the biggest art fair in the country. I had been to Miami before but not for ABMB. I was an Art Basel virgin...
You could tell who was from New York because every other person was wearing black even in the 77 degrees weather. Yeah, I saw art.
Get Out of Your Cave #2
Wednesday, November 30th at 11th Street Bar
510 East 11th Street (Between A&B) beginning at 6:30
IMAGE 11 WINNERS
Congratulations to all the winners of Image 11!
Professional: 1st Place: Peter Dazeley
Student: 1st Place: Brad Curran
November 22nd, 2011
The continuing success of ASMPNY's commercial portfolio reviews!
It was packed! And rightfully so, with an incredible line-up of reviewers from The New York Times, DDB, PDN, Magnum and tons more. The energy in the room was filled with excitement and maybe even a little nervousness.
October 4th, 2011
One should really use the camera as though tomorrow you'd be stricken blind.
IN THE WATER I AM BEAUTIFUL curated by Savannah Spirit (ONLINE EXHIBIT)
Please join me for this online only exhibition of Kim Keever and Bruce Checefsky's work. From October 4-November 1
While peering into an alternate universe, such as Kim Keever has created using a 200 gallon glass tank filled with water, it's easy to get lost in the hidden chasms of his landscapes.
It's baaaaack.... Time for Our Members-Only Annual Portfolio Review!
ASMP NY: CALLING ALL PHOTOGRAPHERS
NEW YORK, NY - September 2011 - Now in its 6th consecutive year, ASMP NY will host its annual Commercial Portfolio Review for all ASMP NY members on October 11, 2011.
Sandler Sales Training starts TONIGHT!
Why should you take this course?
· Do you want to learn how to uncover a prospect's budget?
· Do you ever hear, "I'm interested, call me after the holidays?" or "This is great, I just need to run it by my boss/editor/wife/business partner?" but you never hear back from the prospect?
· Do you feel
Tomorrow night Sept 12th... 2001-2011 A Decade of Photography in the Aftermath of 9/11 8-10pm
Tomorrow night September 12th is the very special curated photography show by Ruben Natal-San Miguel about the 10 years since 9/11. This exhibition is supported by Finch & Ada.
1NY Photographer, Michael Dweck, wins lawsuit for iconic image
Ahhh, the very important issue of stealing imagery from photographers to make a buck. In this case, Michael Dweck is $100,000 richer via Malibu Denim Co. thanks to the courts and rightfully so. Justice prevails! Click here for more on this story.
NEW!! Bronx Center for Documentary Photography
Longtime photojournalist Michael Kamber is the force behind the Bronx Documentary Center, a venue for photography, film, and new media that opens in September with an exhibition on the work of the late photojournalist Tim Hetherington, who was killed in Libya in April.
Focus on Sales: Sandler Sales Training Level One - Fall 2011
Focus on Sales: Sandler Sales Training Level One
Tuesdays, this fall! Sandler Sales Training is back ! Why should you take this course?
Do you want to learn how to uncover a prospect's budget? Did you ever hear, "I'm interested, but call me back after the holidays"? Then you never heard back from
Thank you Stella Kramer!
Must give a major shout out to Stella Kramer who edited and published this blog for the past few years- keeping it chocked full of information and writings based on the contemporary photography world, commercially and in fine art. It must be noted that she posted everything before August 2011.
2ASMPNY'ers! Stay safe and dry during Hurricane Irene.
This hurricane will surely be a phot-op so if you are brave and want to take the risk, please take necessary precautions. And if you want to send them to the blog to post, please do at asmpsharpen@gmail.com.
For the rest of us, we'll opt to stay dry.
Film is not dead... yet, especially in NYC
Most of us miss the smell of a darkroom and the potent chemicals that seep through our hands and clothes back in the day when the darkroom was king.
One of our favorite curators, Ruben Natal-San Miguel, accepting photo submissions
Attention All Photographers!- 2001-2011- A Decade of Insanity : Still Searching for Healing- Exhibition
Attention all Photographers!- I am back to curating, As a survivor of Sept 11 attacks, will like to celebrate life, commemorate the 10 year anniversary and how photography has changed the face of
TONIGHT! Resource Television Presents: Brooklyn Rooftop Summer
Resource is putting together a Summer inspired film series (with the curation help of our friends at Vimeo) and we want you to be there. The event is at Factory Studios. factorybrooklyn.com
We're taking over 2 floors of Factory!
Today at 7:00pm
@Factory Studios
79 Lorimer St.
ASMPNY's Summer Party on the Hudson
Saturday, August 13, 2011, 12pm
ASMPNY's Summer Party on the Hudson
ASMPNY's Summer Party is THIS SATURDAY! Photogs will appreciate the beautiful view (and breeze) along the Hudson River at the PIER i CAFÉ. You might want to bring your camera, or ride your bike to get there.
SAVE THE DATE ! ASMPNY Commercial Portfolio Reviews
Tuesday, October 11, 2011, 6:30pm at Calumet
It's time to get your printed and/or iPad portfolios, business cards, printed promos, and your networking chops ready! The Annual ASMPNY Commercial Portfolio Review will take place October 11, 2011.
Vivian Maier's wonderful world of street photography
Late last year I discovered a video somewhere in internetland about the story of Vivian Maier. In Chicago a gentleman paid a small sum for the undiscovered treasure.
Stephen Mallon's "A Bridge Delivered" in Bklyn this Friday
This Friday August 12th Stephen Mallon (friend and former ASMPNY prez) is a part of the official selection for Bklyn's Rooftop Films. "A Bridge Delivered" is a multi-timelapse video of Willis Ave bridge transport and install.
Go check out Laura Levine's NY Rocker shots before it closes.
Levine’s show “Musicians,” currently on view at the Steven Kasher Gallery until August 19th which includes many vintage gelatin silver prints which have never been shown before.
Manjari Sharma wants your support!
NY Photographer Manjari Sharma's current series titled "Darshan" explores the journey into spirituality and her connectedness to it. It's big and ambitious and her test image is stunning! She has the vision, she just needs a big push! Let's help her any way we can... everything counts.
Sandler Sales Training Goes to The Next Level--by Stella Kramer
The interesting thing I find about taking the Sandler sales training class is that it is forcing me to think about my relationship with money. I don’t think I’m unusual in the sense that I have trouble talking about it with people. I think most of us do.
2Image 11 Deadline Extended--by Stella Kramer
You have until May 8 to enter your work in ASMP's Image 11 competition.
Show Us Your Stuff--by Stella Kramer
Hey ASMP-ers!How about getting together with your fellow members on Wednesday, May 4 at 6:30pm to show your work, eat pizza, drink and just be with other photographers. The get together is at Rod Goodman's Studio at 379 Park Ave. South, 3rd floor.
It's Time for Image 11--by Stella Kramer
It's that time of year again, the time to enter Image11, the nationwide photo contest run by ASMP New York. It's open to all professional, serious amateur and student photographers residing in the United States.
Sandler Sales Training 4--by Stella Kramer
I’m trying to practice what I’ve been learning from the Sandler Sales classes, but I find it’s hard to break your pattern of speaking with people in order to learn a new way of communicating. I think I need to practice and role play until it comes naturally.
Sandler Sales Training Week 3--by Stella Kramer
The third class of the Sandler Sales training class focused on asking the questions needed to draw out your potential client in order to seal the deal and get the job.