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the photo Center nw strengthens the community By elevAting the Art And AppreciAtion of photogrAphy

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Shout outseattLe unIVersItY and photo Center nw:a LastIng partnershIp

as we enter our fifteenth year of our collaboration with seattle university, we want

to reflect on the evolution of this rich partnership. in 1999 the Photo Center offered

its first class for credit to an su student. Claire garoutte became the head of the su

program and the visionary behind the bFa in Photography. the concept behind the

program was “to offer both an extensive liberal arts education and academy-level

training in photography.” this unique undergraduate program allows students to enroll

in over 100 courses annually at the Photo Center, learn from an extended community of

professional artists, and experience photographic education in a very unique way.

seattle university students also contribute to our community over the course of their

study at the Photo Center by assisting with classes, volunteering, and infusing our

classes with creativity and new perspectives. the Photo Center is proud to serve a di-

verse student audience including active photographers, professionals in various fields,

and emerging artists of all ages who are completing a course of study. it has been

inspirational to watch four graduating classes of bFa candidates launch their profes-

sional photographic careers after becoming a part of the Photo Center family.

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VoICes From our CommunItY

Engagethe power oF photographY

the Photo Center takes great pride in presenting exhibitions

and is aware of the powerful impact images can make on

our community. we are committed to bringing exceptional

works to the Pacific northwest and engaging our visitors

in understanding new cultures, asking tough questions,

and shedding light on social issues through photography.

our fall exhibition is no exception; social order: women

Photographers from iran, india and afghanistan features

five contemporary women artists whose work explores

the role of women in the context of cultural constructs,

religion, censorship, and the media. each of these artists

has left an important mark on the world of contemporary

photography through their courageous and relevant work.

From Priya Kambli's visual explorations of the transience

and split cultural identity caused by the act of migration,

to annu Palakunnathu Matthew’s play on her individual

“otherness,” this exhibition draws powerful parallels and

invites us all to reconsider our personal roles as advocates

of tolerance and diversity in our cities.

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VIsIt >pCnw.org/eduCatIon/ For FuLL Course desCrIptIons & more InFo

FoundatIon CLasses

PhotograPhy I: Black & WhIteMaster the fundamental skills of pho-tography. learn to use a film camera, develop and print in the darkroom, and become skilled in the use of depth of field, shutter speed and exposure. Instructor: Jahnavi lisa barnes, daniel gregory

PhotograPhy I: DIgItallearn basic digital camera functions, printing technology, and core photo-graphic concepts: depth of field, shut-ter speed, exposure, and composition. gain a working understanding of digital photography processes that reflect both a technical and aesthetic aware-ness. Instructor: Janet neuhauser, Patricia ridenour, Colleen woolpert

DIgItal ImagIng I: PhotoshoP FunDamentals explore components of the digital dark-room using adobe Photoshop Cs5 while learning new ways to edit your photo-graphs. learn basic editing functions, and move into more complex operations with layers, masks, color correction and printing. Instructor: Juan aguilera, Josh MacCracken

IntermedIate CLasses

PhotograPhy II: Black & WhItebuilding on skills in Photo i, expand your technical skills and aesthetic awareness. explore film processing options, contrast control, and printing on fiber papers. Put these skills into action through projects, critiques, and demonstrations. Instructor: howard hsu

PhotograPhy II: DIgItalexplore advanced digital photography techniques to create visually sophis-ticated fine art photographs. learn techniques including: advanced frame division, crop and frame-ratio; raw conversion; custom white balance; basic Photoshop adjustments for composite, retouching, image formatting and out-put; and on-camera flash and external lighting. Instructor: Keeara rhoades

DIgItal ImagIng II: DIgItal toolBox

build on concepts introduced in digital imaging i by learning to use Photoshop as an interactive, real-time photography lab. the course will emphasize layer-based fine-tuning of tone and color, retouching, sharpening and the develop-ment of an individualized workflow. Instructor: Juan aguilera

FIne art DIgItal PrIntIng In Black anD WhItelearn how to produce fine art digital prints on the Photo Center's epson and Canon printers. Master a process that will ensure the best possible print quality, learn to manipulate chan-nels, and develop the ability to create pristine digital prints from scanned negatives or captures from your digital camera. the class will also offer an overview of digital papers, printer profiles, and the artistic choices that these open to photographers. Instructor: Juan aguilera

lIth PrIntIngthe lith printing process is renowned for producing rich, textured prints. explore aesthetic possibilities by experimenting with various develop-ers, papers and post development processes while learning through demonstrations, practice, and expert feedback. Instructor: gina white

color & PhotograPhythis integrated course will cover color theory, the basics of digital printing, and a new set of foundations in color photography while drawing on analog and digital traditions. Instructor: bill Finger

LIghtIng & studIo

lIght controlbecome aware of how light shapes every photograph. Master the funda-mentals of studio strobe, tungsten lights, and portable flash to create photographs that match your vision. Instructor: brian allen or rosanne olson

Ideas & praCtICe

BusIness oF PhotograPhy: PresenteD By artIst trustJump-start or refresh your career in the photographic arts: gain an overview of the current landscape for artists working today, learn about essential resources like legal advice, funding op-portunities, and new tools for promoting your work. Participate in peer-evaluation, receive insights from a working artist, and round off your weekend experience with a networking event to present your work and goals in the photographic arts.

Women In PhotograPhythis class will focus on the work of women who have shaped the history of photography, and continue to impact contemporary practice. using the work of these influential figures as a framework for your own ideas, develop a personal project that reflects your own point of view, adding to this impor-tant sphere of photographic practice. Instructor: Molly landreth

creatIng an artIst WeBsIte WIth WorDPress a brief overview and introduction to wordpress as a tool for creating a photo/artist website. gain a basic understanding of website developing through this user-friendly interface and create a personal site you can continue to develop and maintain after the class ends. then learn how to drive traffic to your site and promote your work through social media and mail campaigns. Instructor: daniel gregory

assIgnment & eDItorIal PhotograPhy

this course will focus on real world applications for the aspiring photogra-pher and emulate assignments that you would expect to be given by different editors and publications. based heavily on assignment work, critiques, and lectures, this class will explore avenues of professional photography including editorial, magazine, newspaper, travel, fine art, documentary, and portraiture. Instructor: Matthew williams

PhotograPhy as PuBlIc art

this class explores the role of photog-raphy as public art, a tool for social change, communication, and an act of intervention within our visual culture. students will select and create artwork to be printed on panels to be installed in Metro bus shelters around King County as well as explore the history and applications of photography in public art. this project is partnership between seattle King County Metro and Photo Center nw with funding by 4Culture. Instructor: Molly landreth & Jenny riffle

FIelD Work: nIght PhotograPhy

this month-long project class is devoted to low light photography, the special challenges, creative possibili-ties, and psychological implications of low light photography. nighthawks in the class will venture to different locations around the city, seeking out scenes and subjects to explore through photography. Instructor: Janet neuhauser

FaLL 2012:sept 19 - deC 7

alt-Documentarydocumentary has such deep social jus-tice and narrative roots that the sheer pleasure of exploring the "thingness" of the world is often overshadowed. this project-based class will also survey and research how the visual document proves, investigates, bears witness or even lies about the world around us. Instructor: Melinda simon

adVanCed CLasses

PhotograPhy IIIassignments in this course are designed to allow students maximum latitude in their choice of medium, style, or subject while focusing their work on a single project for the quarter. students will refine their technical knowledge and develop new conceptual strategies for creating their work. Instructor: tracy Cilona

thesIsFirst quarter of thesis program; stu-dents will meet six times over the fall quarter. in addition to the class, each student will have three meetings with his or her individual advisor. Instructors:

Keeara rhoades & eirik Johnson

Intro to zoneelevate your photographic creativity by testing film and learning how to expose for the broadest range of tones. Com-bine this new knowledge with advanced darkroom techniques to produce more expressive images. Instructor: Jahnavi lisa barnes

senIor semInarthis seminar is an advanced course that combines readings in the history and theory of photography and art, lectures/discussions with curators and profes-sionals in the field of photography, and discussions of contemporary photo-graphic practice. Instructor: hanita schwartz

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GalleryexhIBItIons &puBLIC programs

ExperimentdIg In wIth workshops

VIsIt >pCnw.org/BLog/ For more news & the Latest In eVents

puBLIC programs lecture: W.m. hunt, “hoW I look at PhotograPhs” august 3, 7:00Pm Followed by the 17th annual Photo Com-petition reception & awards at Photo Center. hunt will discuss the works in the exhibition as well as his new book. tickets: $10, $8 Photo Center & saM members.

Foto reVu august 4, 2012

Portfolio reviews with industry profes-sionals including w.M. hunt, rachael Faust, Mariane lenhardt, John Jenkins iii, stephen lyons, Michelle dunn Marsh, ann Pallesen, Myles haselhorst, and Claudia vernia. see www.pcnw.org for details. Fee: $75 for four(4) reviews, 20 minutes each.

lecture: marIta holDaWay "so... I'Ve maDe all thIs art, noW What Do I Do?

FrIDay, sePtemBer 21, 6:30Pm

Marita holdaway, known for her fast and informative talks, will be covering many aspects of how to attain success when promoting your art! you may want to bring a tape recorder to capture all the information you will receive in this talk.

lecture: amanDa koster conVenIng communIty through storIes

thursDay, octoBer 4

amanda Koster, founder of salaamga-rage, will share ways she and her team have ditched the photographic 'lone-ranger' mentality, embraced the beauty of 'no big deal', and organize people in their local community to make an impact.

lecture & Book sIgnIng: ernesto Bazan: al camPo & Bazan cuBa

sunDay, noVemBer 18, 6:00Pm

bazan will share his photographic sto-ries and new book, al Campo, five years of work portraying the intimate daily life of his farmers' friends in the Cuban Countryside. Tickets: $10, $8 Members

gaLLerY workshops

gettIng your art out there Instructor: marIta holDaWay

sePtemBer 22 & 23, 10am-5Pm an in depth look at promoting one’s artwork. resume' writing, exhibition venues, pricing your art, and creating a portfolio are a few of the topics that will be covered. Fee: $225

master WorkshoP: eDItIng For Book Projects WIth ernesto Bazan noVemBer 19 & 20, 9am-5:30Pm

in this intense workshop students will explore the many aspects of bringing a group of coherent and consistent photo-graphs together to flow in a harmonious way. bazan will assist participants in the critical sequencing and pacing of each image. the group will critically analyze several important photographic books.

ernesto bazan is an internationally renowned italian photojournalist. several monographs of his work have been published and his work is represented in major collections around the world. Fee: $400

equIVaLents: 17th annuaL photo CompetItIon exhIBItIon august 3 – sePtemBer 18

juror: W.m. hunt, collector artIsts’ recePtIon: FrIDay, august 3, 8:30–10:00Pm

this annual juried show remains amongst the most popular in our gallery program. w.M. hunt is a collector, cura-tor and consultant in ny. he is the au-thor of “the unseen eye: Photographs from the unconscious” published by aperture.

photoLust: BeneFIt auCtIon octoBer 20, 6:00-10:00Pm PreVIeW: oct. 1-20

Photolust is the region’s most exciting photography auction, featuring works by emerging and renowned artists. Join us for a night of art and entertainment and add a new piece to your collection. tick-ets available at www.pcnw.org/photolust

soCIaL order: women photographers From Iran, IndIa and aFghanIstan octoBer 26 - DecemBer 15

this exhibition explores five contempo-rary women artists from iran, afghani-stan and india whose work address the role of women in the context of cultural constructs, religion, censorship and the media. artists: shadi ghadirian, Priya Kambali, annu Matthew Palakunnathu, gazelle samizay and Manjari sharma.

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Crash Courses

crash course In Black & WhIte PhotograPhy

crash course In DIgItal slr PhotograPhy

crash course In aDoBe PhotoshoP

dIgItaL medIa

aDoBe lIghtroom FunDamentals

DIgItal slr FunDamentals

DIgItal slr extenDeD

scannIng & PrIntIng

DIgItal PrIntIng 101: PaPers & materIals

Intro to aDoBe InDesIgn

Intro to aDoBe Illustrator

VIsIt our workshops page at >pCnw.org/ to VIew desCrIptIons, dates & detaILs

traVeL workshop

DaguerrotyPes In the sacreD Valley, Peru WIth jerry sPagnolI & aDam l. WeIntrauB

Join Jerry spagnoli and adam l. weintraub on a photographic journey through the sacred valley in Cuzco, Peru. explore Machu Picchu while learning the history and process of making daguerrotypes, creating own plates throughout the trip. Private visits to the Martin Chambi archives, the salt terraces of Maras, and festive traditional parades will provide a comprehensive insight into this ancient culture and contemporary marvel.

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sePtemBer & octoBer 2012

Four Weeks oF WorkshoPs anD eVents FocuseD on legal, ProFessIonal anD BusIness asPects oF PhotograPhy