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Tim Connor opening TONIGHT, Brooklyn, NY, US

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Brooklyn Lightbox Magic show flyer

Tim Connor writes:

Come to a celebration of my photographs this Thursday, March 20th [2008], 6–8 pm at the Pacific Standard Bar in Brooklyn. It’s the Spring Equinox & light & color are happening again! Here’s the info:

The show is currently on display 24/7 in colorful 4 ft. by 6 ft. lightboxes at the Atlantic Ave/Pacific St.subway station. The station is located at the intersection of Flatbush & Atlantic Ave (see map). It is served by the 2, 3, 4, 5, B, D, M, N, Q & R subway lines & by the LIRR.

If you’re coming by train, see the show on your way to the schmooze. It’s convenient! To find the lightboxes go to the lower level at Atlantic Ave. and follow signs to the B, Q & LIRR

The schmooze: is at Pacific Standard Bar, 82 Fourth Ave. (2 blocks from station — see map) . Starts at 6.

See the official invite

See the pictures as a slideshow

See the lightboxes on site

The magic hands of a camera repair professional

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I have a new-style Hasselblad A12 film back that’s been stuck on my 203FE body for over two weeks now. I could change the film by pulling the insert, but the shell just wouldn’t move, meaning that I couldn’t clean or change the viewfinder or attach a Polaroid back. I messed with it, posted to the Hasselblad group on Flickr about it, tried different darkslides (since the back is locked onto the body when the darkslide is removed), coaxed it, and almost sang and danced for it. Nothing worked.

Expecting a long and expensive service trip, I gritted my teeth this morning and called the local Hasselblad rep to ask about repair. Oddly, the number seemed to be out of service (fast busy signal), so I hit Google and found several recommendations for Advance Camera in San Francisco. I talked to him on the phone and he told me to bring it in, which I did. He tried the release catch and noted that it was indeed stuck. Then he fiddled with the darkslide. I thought about how I’d already done everything he’s doing, that it’s not going to work and better for him than it did for me, and that I’m going to be without my camera for a while and out a significant chunk of money. I can see the film back in a million pieces on his workbench in my head, growing more expensive by the minute.

And then, after a whole four seconds or so, the back came off and is now working perfectly. He said something about how sometimes your body stops hurting when you go to the doctor, and shrugged. Magic.

f295 Symposium workshops now available

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Tom Persinger of f295 writes:

I’m pleased to announce that registration for ALL of the the symposium workshops is now available! We have a number of exciting offerings this year -some are being presented in the United States for the first time! The quality of instruction available is amazing. You will not be disappointed!

Here are the workshops, instructors and cost of what we’re offering this year:

An Artistic Approach to Digital Negatives, w/ Jill Enfield, $125.00

Bookmaking for Artists & Photographers, w/ Laura Blacklow, $125.00

Calotype Paper Negatives (Dry Process), w/ Alan Greene, $200.00 (+ $35 materials fee)

Developed-Out Salt-Printing, w/ Alan Greene, $200.00 (+ $35 materials fee)

Combined Calotype and Developed Out Salt Printing Weekend $350 (+ $50 materials fee)

Chrysotype and Cyanotype Rex Workshop, w/ Terry King, $270.00

Collodion and Albumen Platinum Prints, w/ Terry King, $260.00

Daguerreotype Workshop -SATURDAY, w/ Mike Robinson, $500.00 (+ $50 material fee)

Daguerreotype Workshop -SUNDAY, w/ Mike Robinson, $500.00(+ $50 material fee)

Gum Bichromate Printing, w/ Scott McMahon, $200.00 (+ $35 materials fee)

Planning, Organizing, and Staging a Successful Exhibition, w/ Jesseca Ferguson, $25.00

The Magic of the Photogram & Camera Obscura Techniques, w/ Ilan Wolff, $275.00

Wet Plate Collodion: An Introduction, w/ Patricia Katchur, $350.00

Wet Plate Collodion Field Trip, w/ Patricia Katchur, $350.00

Wet Plate Weekend (combines Intro and Field Trip at a discount) $600

You may register for the workshops and the symposium here: www.f295.org/symposium2008/?page_id=111.

Space is limited and we’ve already had a few sign-ups for some of these workshops. If you have interest in taking one consider signing up right away.

REMINDER: workshops are currently only available to those registered for the symposium (workshops are not included in symposium registration). Symposium registration is now available at an ‘early registration discount’ for $135 – only $75 for students! These prices last until March 1 when the rate increases to $150.

**Cancellation Policy: Symposium and/or Workshop reservations may be canceled for a full refund up to midnight April 17, 2008. Reservations canceled between April 18 and midnight May 15 will receive a 50% refund and cancellations after May 15 will receive no refund.

Complete Symposium Information:
http://www.f295.org/symposium2008

PS: We’ve just received word that in addition to B&H Photo and Pinhole Blender, Lensbabies and Fujifilm will be joining us in Pittsburgh! We’re poised to make several more exciting exhibitor announcements over the next few days. Stay tuned!

f295 Early Registration Reminder

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Tom Persinger of f295 writes:

We only have a few of The f295 Special Early, Early Registration Rates available! $120 instead of $150, and $75/students. Unless we sell all 40 slots prior -which looks highly probable- this rate will expire Saturday Feb. 2.

If you’re planning to come to Pittsburgh for the Symposium May 29 – June 1, 2008 Register today to reserve your seat at the best possible rate! Prices will increase Saturday at midnight EST to the (still discounted) EARLY Registration.

To Register: www.f295.org/symposium2008/?page_id=111

For Complete Symposium Information: www.f295.org/symposium2008

To book your stay with the official Symposium hotel:
Call 1-800-UNIV-CTR
Mention block code F29 to receive the discounted symposium rate.
There are a limited number of rooms available at this price. Reserve as early as possible to guarantee this great rate! Hotel price: $115 -single, double, triple or quadruple occupancy.

See you in Pittsburgh!
Tom

PS: the f295 Seminar in NYC was a fantastic success! some images may be seen here
and here.

f295 Seminar on Contemporary Alternative Photography, NYC, US

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Tom Persinger writes:

The free f295 Seminar on Contemporary Alternative Photography is coming soon! It takes place in less than 3 2 weeks on Sunday January 27, 2008 at the B&H Photo Megastore in Manhattan and is COMPLETELY FREE! Because we’re expecting a large crowd for this event pre-registration is required. To reserve your space please email eventspace@bhphoto.com.

Here’s information from the B&H Website:

f295 Seminar on Contemporary Alternative Photography:

B&H hosts a very special and rare gathering of some of today’s leading alternative process photographers for a one day event of epic proportions. We’ve packed as much as we can into this 6 hour event! You’ll hear presentations from each photographer about their work, engage in discussion around alternative photographic practice, and participate in a dialogue about the state of contemporary alternative photography.

Speakers Include:

This event is not to be missed by anyone interested in; alternative process (from albumen to ziatype), pinhole, zone-plate, toy camera (Holga and Diana), and self-made cameras! B&H Event Space will be hard pressed to contain the amount of creative energy that will be present on this day.

Date: Sunday, January 27th
Time: 10:30am – 4:30pm

Registration is required for this event and seating is limited! Please reserve your seat and be sure to arrive promptly to guarantee your spot. For registration please send an email to: eventspace@bhphoto.com.

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Please Note: This event is pre-cursor to the F295 Symposium 2008: An Examination of Lensless, Alternative and Adaptive Photographic Processes held in Pittsburgh, PA. 5/29/08 to 6/1/08. The f295 Symposium is a unique and exciting three day event which features exhibitions, lectures and round-table discussions, workshops, and peer networking focused around an in-depth exploration of alternative photographic processes and means. f295 is working with the Center for the Arts in Society at Carnegie Mellon University and Pittsburgh Filmmakers to bring you a host of exciting events! Complete information, including registration information, available on the website: www.f295.org/symposium2008

See you there!

Abelardo Morell: two shows and one lecture

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Two shows of pinhole/camera obscura photographer Abelardo Morell‘s work are wrapping up in the next week. One at the Mead Art Museum at Amherst College in Amherst, MA, US, closes this Sunday, 20 January, 2008 (details here).

The other, at the University of New England Art Gallery at Westbrook College Campus in Portland, ME, US, closed the following one, on Sunday, 27 January, 2008. (See the gallery site for more info.)

He’ll also be in San Francisco, CA, US on Friday, 25 January, 2008, giving a talk at the San Francisco Art Institute Lecture Hall at 800 Chestnut Street at 7:30pm. $10 general admission.

f295 Seminar on Contemporary Alternative Photography, NYC, US

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Tom Persinger writes:

I’d like to let you all know about The f295 Seminar on Contemporary Alternative Photography, hosted by B&H Photo, Video and Pro-Audio on Sunday, January 27 [2008] from 10:30am – 4:30pm [in New York City]. The event will take place in their brand new, state-of-the-art multimedia Events Room. The event features lectures, demonstrations, and discussion about contemporary alternative photographic practices and information about the upcoming f295 Symposium.

The following photographers/artists will give talks and be available for question/answer: Craig Barber, Laura Blacklow, Jill Enfield, Jesseca Ferguson, Scott McMahon, Erin Malone, Tom Persinger and Jerry Spagnoli.

Seating is limited! come early to be sure to get a spot!

See you there!
Tom

PS: We’ll be holding a drawing to give away one free pass to attend the f295 Symposium at this seminar!