Have You Ever Seen the Uncropped Version of the “Napalm Girl?”

I imagine that many of you, good students of photojournalism, are familiar with the uncropped version of Nick Ut’s “Napalm Girl.” In Googling it, I can see it gets mentioned from time to time. Still, I’d never seen it before this week. (It’s also a curious image to discover with all the thematically disparate photos of the Syrian crisis circuiting now.) - See more at: http://www.bagnewsnotes.com/2013/09/have-you-ever-seen-the-uncropped-version-of-the-napalm-girl/

Gabriel Luis Acosta, A Photographer’s Life in Pictures

This is the work of Sun photographer Gabriel Acosta, who died Saturday at his Riverside home. His work spans more than 2 decades, capturing a range of news and subjects from the Inland Empire. Acosta was interested in the essence of his subjects, according to Rick Sforza, Sun photo editor. “I could count on Gabe to ‘bring back the shot’ no matter what, where or when the assignment.” 

:Photo Gallery Here:http://photos.presstelegram.com/2013/09/gabriel-luis-acosta-a-photographers-life-in-pictures/

Riverside Photojournalist Falls To Death While Trimming Tree At Home

RIVERSIDE (CBSLA.com) — Authorities said a man fell to his death Saturday while he was trimming a tree at his Riverside home.

Firefighters answered a call at a home in the 4000 block of Beachwood Place where the man was pronounced dead, Riverside Fire Battalion Chief Scott Blair said.

Read Full Story Here:http://losangeles.cbslocal.com/2013/09/15/riverside-photojournalist-falls-to-death-while-trimming-tree-at-home/

as it is today by Charlie Lieberman

OPENING RECEPTION
Join us this Thursday 6-9PM

ABOUT THE EXHIBIT

"Our job is to record, each in his own way, this world of light and shadow and time that will never come again exactly as it is today." - Edward Abbey

The vastness of the pristine Western landscape and the counterpoint of occasional evidence of man's presence have always been subjects of great interest for photographer Charlie Lieberman. The past two years of his life were spent touring the American West to capture the images proudly presented in ... as it is today.  

ABOUT THE PHOTOGRAPHER

Shortly after completing college, Charlie Lieberman decided to change directions and pursue a career in photography. Other than a deep appreciation for the photographic image he had no experience in the field. He wandered the streets trying to see if he was capable of creating quality photographs, to see if he could teach himself how to take a good picture. He spent a couple of years at grunt level employment in camera shops and still studios trying to absorb technical skills. Gathering up his confidence, he then set out to freelance as an editorial still photographer. He spent a few more years enhancing these skills when a filmmaker hired him to shoot production stills on a documentary project. Finding cinema as interesting as stills, Charlie pursued that branch of photography by first working in documentary, educational and industrial film. He eventually moved to Los Angeles and continued to have success as a Director of Photography in dramatic television and independent film. All during this time he never stopped capturing still images. His love of natural locales caused him to shift his subject of interest from urban landscapes to natural ones.  

ABOUT THE GALLERY

The Perfect Exposure Gallery is the recognized venue in Southern California to display the work of award winning and accomplished photojournalists as well as works of photographers that regard artistry and craftsmanship as a standard of excellence. Established in 1998 as a much needed venue for LA photojournalists and photographers, the gallery continues to create unique exhibits through contact with various media organizations including The Associated Press, Magnum Photo Agency, The Los Angeles Times, Getty Images, and Agence France-Presse.
The mission of the Perfect Exposure Gallery is to present exhibits free of charge to the general public with the goal to exemplify the rich variety and impact of photography, freedom of expression, the aesthetic, the contemptible, and the sublime. In addition, the gallery works with a distinguished group of acclaimed photojournalists to produce ongoing seminars and workshops for both adults and youths.

Opening Reception: Thursday, September 19th 2013, 6-9pm

Media Contact: Christina Covarrubias · T 213.381.1137 

Email armando@theperfectexposuregallery.com  

Facebook: ThePerfectExposureGallery

Twitter: @TPEGalleryLA

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The Perfect Exposure Gallery
3519 West 6th Street
Los Angeles, California 90020
ThePerfectExposureGallery.com
contact@theperfectexposuregallery.com
T 213.381.1137 
T 213.381.1138

California lawmakers pass bill to protect kids from paparazzi

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (KABC) -- A bill aimed at protecting celebrities' children from the paparazzi is one step closer to becoming law.

The Legislature passed SB 606 on Friday. The bill is now headed to Gov. Jerry Brown's desk.

Read Full Story Here:http://abclocal.go.com/kabc/story?section=news/state&id=9240150

A SWING AND A HIT (AND A MISS)

NEW YORK, NY (August 30, 2013) – When New York Yankee Ichiro Suzuki swung at a pitch and connected with his 4,000th career base hit during the first inning of a home game against the Toronto Blue Jays on August 21st, it was a record-making moment worthy of the cacophony of motor-driven camera shutters that followed. 

Read Full Story Here:https://nppa.org/news/swing-and-hit-and-miss

At Visa pour l'Image, proof that photojournalism isn't dead

When the Chicago Sun-Times laid off its entire photo staff in June, it revived what has become an all-too frequent argument in the media: Do we really need photojournalists?

Read Full Story Here:

http://news.yahoo.com/at-visa-pour-l-image--proof-that-photojournalism-isn-t-dead-205451904.html

Sunday Times Telling Freelance Photogs Not to Submit War Images From Syria

“Deadly sniper shot through the lens.” That’s the title of a photoblog entry published over on Reuters last week by staff photographer Goran Tomasevic, who’s covering the deadly conflict in Syria. The photo above was accompanied by the text, “A tank fired a couple of shells onto the top of the building and rubble fell down around us.”

Read Full Story:

http://petapixel.com/2013/02/05/sunday-times-telling-freelancer-photogs-not-to-submit-war-images-from-syria/

Reuters Dumping North American Freelance Sports Photographers

DURHAM, NC (August 23, 2013) – Freelance photographers who have been shooting sports on contract for Reuters in North America started getting phone calls Friday from Peter Jones, the North American Sports Photo Editor at Thomson Reuters, who told them that their sideline services would no longer be needed as of September 15.

Read Full Story: https://nppa.org/news/reuters-dumping-north-american-freelance-sports-photographers

The ‘Big Bang’ in Thomson Reuters’ future

Thomson Reuters is looking at a major restructuring of its news division aimed at producing a sharper news file while cutting back radically on staff, relocating some operations to lower-cost centres, possibly closing many domestic-language services, and outsourcing sports coverage, according to company documents seen by The Baron.

Read full story here:http://www.thebaron.info/news/files/75999d0b36e1770d58681c652f445c7c-881.php

PPAGLA-Nikon Seminar

PPAGLA and NIKON are joining together for a Seminar Presentation designed for our Members, Professional Photographers, Videographers and College Students.

This Event will take place on Saturday, September 14, 2013 from 10am-3pm.

The subject of the seminar will show the Technology of Nikon Camera's and Equipment.  Plus a discussion of today's camera changes.

*Non Members are Welcome

Location: 357 W. Arden Ave, Glendale

Event Schedule

10:00am-12:00 Camera presentation & discussion

12:00-12:30       Refreshment Break

12:30-2:00         Camera discussion

2:00-3:00            Student Critique Session 

RSVP- Gerard Burkhart  PPAGLA  Education chairman (  gbpix@earthlink.net )

Big Changes at Major News Dailies

Washington Post

The purchase of the Washington Post by Amazon.com founder Jeff Bezos is an opportunity to build a new model for profitable journalism, TNG-C

Read more at: http://cwa-union.org/news/entry/big_changes_at_major_news_dailies

ABC7 photographer Steve Chacon remembered

LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- Beloved Eyewitness News family member and talented photojournalist Steve Chacon has died at the age of 58.

Steve passed away Wednesday after suffering a stroke about two weeks ago. He was a member of the Eyewitness News team for more than three decades.

READ FULL STORY HERE:

http://abclocal.go.com/kabc/story?section=news/local/los_angeles&id=9191630

News story: http://abclocal.go.com/kabc/video?id=9201897

ROTOR Magazine Photo Contest

ROTOR Magazine Photo Contest

 

$500 Prize for Best Overall Photo • $50 Prize for Top Photo in Each Category

ROTOR Magazine is looking for some great photos of helicopters! Enter the ROTOR Magazine Photo Contest and capture the beauty and thrills of helicopter aviation. Categories include —

• Helicopters at Work
• Helicopters Serving the Community
• Helicopters in the Military
• People and Their Helicopters
• Cellphone Photos. 

The ROTOR Magazine Photo Contest is open to all photographers — professional and amateur, HAI member and nonmember. All photos must contain all or part of a helicopter and must be submitted by midnight ET on Dec. 1, 2013. (You'll find a complete list of contest rules at rotor.org/photo.) 

The photographer with the best overall photo will receive $500; the photographer who submits the best photo in each category will win $50. Winners will be announced in the Winter 2014 issue of ROTOR (distributed at HAI HELI-EXPO 2014) and the winning photographs will be displayed at HAI HELI-EXPO 2014. 

Submit your winning photo at rotor.org/photo! We would love to have photos representing each helicopter mission!

Former news chopper pilot arrested for faking credentials

SAN FRANCISCO — 

A former California news helicopter pilot was in federal custody on Wednesday in New York after being charged with flying without a proper license and lying to officials, authorities said.

Read full story here:

http://www.ktvu.com/news/news/crime-law/former-news-chopper-pilot-arrested/nY2tg/

Jeff Haymes a friend and a PPAGLA member

I was talking to Jeff Haymes a friend and a PPAGLA member for over 20 years.In conversation I ask, what bought him to Los Angeles in 1986,after working in Television on the East Coast.That's easy he said,Following my dreams to bright lights of a Big City.That's when he started to tell me about a article he came across that was written about him 21 years ago.Enjoy and Learn a little about Jeff Haymes.....

http://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=2209&dat=19921107&id=qrRKAAAAIBAJ&sjid=lZQMAAAAIBAJ&pg=2082%2C1658561

New MoVI M5 and Lighting

A Month With MoVI, by Alex Buono;
Saturday Night Live Cinematographer

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I know there is a lot of excitement and anticipation over the MoVI rig so I thought you'd like to hear an experience from the trenches of an actual shoot, as well as everything else I've learned by playing with this rig every day for the past month. A little history: back in March, I got a call from my friend Vincent Laforet: "Where are you right now? I'm in New York and I've just seen the most amazing new handheld rig. We're shooting a short film with the.. Read More >

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Freefly Announces new MoVI M5 and MoVI M10 deliveries

Freefly Systems to ship MoVI M10 Camera Rigs starting August 15 Production of breakthrough gyro-stabilized handheld camera rig ahead of schedule ' SEATTLE, WA JULY 12, 2013 Freefly Systems is pleased to announce that the award-winning MoVI M10 camera rig will begin shipping to customers starting August 15 for $14,995...Read More >

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Top Lighting Designer tests New Area 48 LED Lights from BBS Lighting

Lighting Designer Todd Heater often is called upon to light 100 setups in a day when he's working on music videos such as the most recent Beyonce, Lady Gaga, and Rolling Stones videos, where the musicians' time is gold. So when he tested the BBS Lighting Area 48 remote phosphor LED lighting fixtures, it was a real-world trial run..Read More >

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Now use Academy Lenses on 4K, 5K and digital 6K cameras

Digitaloptik Lens Adapter/HD Converter With the coming of the Super 35 sensor on 4K digital cinematography cameras, thousands of Academy lenses, including some DP favorites, were relegated to the back shelves. The 28mm image circle coverage provided by these lenses was not sufficient to cover the Super 35 digital sensors...Read More >

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Visual Buddha Launches USA-Made LED 1X1 Light w/High CRI and Low Price

My partners and I at Visual Buddha are always looking for the best new gadgets out there, and to see if there are places where we can fill a certain void. To that point, I'm pretty excited to announce the launch our first product, the Visual Buddha 1X1 LED light. It fills three main issues with LED lights: Light output, color accuracy, and affordability...Read More >

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Take an AC Outlet with you anywhere!: Freedom 1 Portable AC Power Station

There are very few gadgets out there that I can honestly say are "must haves" for just about every road warrior out there. but I think I may just have found one. For every photo/video enthusiast, photographer, filmmaker, line-producer, musician, time lapse photographer, audio-engineering computer geek...Read More >

Exhibit Dates Continue Up To August 8th

 

 

Exhibit Dates Continue Up To August 8th

PERFECT EXPOSURES 2013
The Top 100 Exhibition

WORK BY
Akihiro Futura, Arturo Rojas, Blair Wells, En Nico, Anthony Fererici, Brian C. Janes, Brian Van de Wetering, Stella Lee, Terry Richter, Charlie Lieberman, Cher Han Lee, Chooi Mei Oong, Christopher Wilson, Dan McCormack, David Lykes Keenan, David Maung, David Obermeyer, Doug Ness, François van Bastelaer, Christopher Malcolm, Dahee Han, Erica Moffit, Jamie Farrell, John Parkes, Katsumi Saiki, Margrieta Jeltema, Mark Sullivan, Marco Ruggiero, Huazheng Hong, Laura Creexy, Neala Coan, Randy Wright, Robbin Goddard, Ron L Zheng, Roza Vulf, Sarah Golonka, Tharpa Chotron, Valerie Cargo, Lisa Sheehan, Lucio Villa, Malina Stanczak, Marian Crostic, MIke Cavanagh, Minoru Hotsuki, Pat Wang, Paula Ruket, Richard Chow, Stacey Turner.

ABOUT THE GALLERY
The Perfect Exposure Gallery is the recognized venue in Southern California to display the work of award winning and accomplished photojournalists as well as works of photographers that regard artistry and craftsmanship as a standard of excellence. Established in 1998 as a much needed venue for LA photojournalists and photographers, the gallery continues to create unique exhibits through contact with various media organizations including The Associated Press, Magnum Photo Agency, The Los Angeles Times, Getty Images, and Agence France-Presse.
The mission of the Perfect Exposure Gallery is to present exhibits free of charge to the general public with the goal to exemplify the rich variety and impact of photography, freedom of expression, the aesthetic, the contemptible, and the sublime. In addition, the gallery works with a distinguished group of acclaimed photojournalists to produce ongoing seminars and workshops for both adults and youths.


Ehxibit Dates: June 28th - August 8th

 

 

 

Efficient, Effective Editing
For Digital & Film Photography - Jul 18, 2013

Don't know what to do with all the images you've taken? Is your memory card full? Are you looking at a computer screen cluttered with jpegs and folders?

If so, learn to edit and archive the professional way. We will take you through step-by-step processes of downloading, editing, captioning, archiving and storing your pictures. You will learn how to edit efficiently and effectively --- and how to quickly identify the elements of good imagery.

The Efficient, Effective Editing seminar takes place from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., Thursday, July 18, 2013, at the Perfect Exposure Gallery, 3519 W. Sixth Street, Suite 15, Los Angeles, CA. 90020, tel/ 213 381-1137. The fee for the seminar is $110.00.

Please bring your camera and laptop, CDs, or external drives that contain whole takes of some of your favorite shoots. We will edit your work and help you pare the images down to a select few and show you what to with the rest. Participation is limited to 10 people.

Date: Thursday 18, July 2013 
Hours: 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm

Price: 110.00 per person.

If you interested in coming along, please contact Armando Arorizo at the Perfect Exposure Gallery
Armando@theperfectexposuregallery.com
+1.213.381.1137

Location:

3519 W 6th Street

Los Angeles, Ca 90020

Gallery Hours:

Tuesday - Saturday

11am - 4pm

Contact:

T: 213-381-1137

F: 213-381-1138

 

 

 

Limited spots left!!

THE SOUTH PACIFIC PHOTO WORKSHOP

with Eli Reed

South Pacific Photo Visual Workshops are all about making you a better photographer. We focus on developing your eye and storytelling skills as you immerse yourself in a weeklong adventure in the Philippines. We teach creative thinking and artistry, and guarantee that you will improve your imagery while having a good time.

The workshops will include scholarship students from the local community and proceeds will be donated to visual arts programs at Founation Univeristy founded in 1949 to empower the people of Dumaguete.

WORKSHOP DETAILS 
August 5 - 11, 2013
Seven-day, Six-night Workshop
Dumaguete City, Philippines
Organized in Cooperation With Foundation University

Cost of Workshop: $2,875.00
All meals, hotel accommodations and local transportation are included. 

Flights to and from the workshop site are not included.

Limited to 12 participants. 

For more information, please visit

The South Pacific Photo Workshop Website

 

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3rd & Vermont

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Burlesque!

The Monday Night Tease Retrospective

Barack Obama

44th President of the United States of America

Perfect Exposures 2012

The Top 100 Exhibit

Eternal Spring

Intersections of Greatness

The Legends Meet in Miami

Reflections of New York

Recently Discovered 1950''''''''s Street Photography

Africa

 

 

          Fulfillment Services @ The Perfect Exposure Studio 

The Perfect Exposure Studio is proud to announce our fulfillment services for photographers, artists, publishers and interior designers.

Take advantage of our one-stop-shop service. Bring us your photo or artwork and we will print them, frame/mount them, pack them professionally and ship them to your place of choice.

Our fulfillment services include:

- Scanning from original art, transparencies and film

- Proofing/Color Correction or art and photography

- Award-Winning Fine Art Printing by Master-Printer by Simone de la Espriella

- Custom Framing

- Custom Packaging

- Drop Shipping

- Certicates of Authenticity

- Consulting on Color Management Solutions

Call us at 213.381.11.36 or email us at simone@theperfectexposurestudio.com

No project is too large or small - quantity discounts are available for larger orders.

 

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Zimmerman verdict protesters attack TV reporter, storm Wal-Mart

A peaceful protest of the George Zimmerman verdict in Los Angeles turned violent Monday after youths broke away from the main demonstration in Leimert Park, stomped on cars, broke windows, set fires and attacked several people. 

KCBS-TV/KCAL-TV reporter Dave Bryan and his cameraman were among those who came under assault. One of the two journalists was taken to a hospital with a possible concussion, Los Angeles Police Department Lt. Andy Neiman told The Times.  

Read full story here:

http://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-ln-trayvon-zimmerman-verdict-protesters-storm-walmart-attack-tv-reporter-vandalize-20130716,0,3836135.story

PPAGLA Lighting Seminar & Portfolio Reviews

Thanks to Board member Kirk McCoy the PPAGLA ran two student workshops at the Los Angeles Times in May and June.

Eighteen students from Southland colleges attended the May presentation on location flash for portraits lead by McCoy in the L.A.Times photo studio. After a slide show of his award winning portraits, McCoy engaged the students in a hands-on demonstration of portable studio equipment.

Nancy Newman, Khai Le, Lou Gabrielle and Gerard Burkhart provided individual critiques of student work following the workshop.

Students came from as far as Santa Barbara for the June Brush Fire Safety workshop. Although it had half as many attendees there was twice the engagement from the students. President Dave Fernandez, Board Members Kirk McCoy, Khai Le and Gerard Burkhart presented a lesson on strategies for staying safe in a brush fire followed by a lengthy discussion on gear and other survival skills. PPAGLA member Robert Gauthier attended and contributed his experiences as well.

A group critique followed the discussion.

The Fire Safety Seminar was initially proposed as a joint effort with the Los Angeles County Fire Department. At the time of planning the LACFD had changed PIO’s and we couldn’t quite get it lined up properly. For next year we plan to have the fire seminar well before fire season begins.

Monthly student critiques and seminars will resume in September