Join fine art photographer Deborah Kanfer, for a hands-on workshop showcasing an advanced technique using multiple exposures to create stunning and moving pieces of work.
Registration is encouraged, as the working group is limited to 11 people. To register, email the B&W group leader at imaginemallory@gmail.com.
Further details on what to bring will be provided closer to the date.
Click the image below to view a video of Deborah's work and process.
We’re excited to announce that our special guest on Tuesday, April 24 will be Melissa Bennet, Curator of Contemporary Art at the Art Gallery of Hamilton.
Melissa will be discussing “What Makes a Photograph Art.” Melissa’s professional experience includes curating many past and current photographic exhibitions.
In addition to her presentation, time will be allocated for questions and discussion. Please be sure to attend this very interesting evening at Latow.
Of particular interest to Latow members will be that:
- She recently mounted an Ed Burtynsky solo exhibition at the Art Gallery of Hamilton, and is now preparing a slate of local artist exhibitions there.
- She was also the Curator for the AGH major exhibit of Yuri Dojc works. Yuri has been a guest speaker twice over the last 2 years and has fascinated Latow members with his works and experiences.
Melissa will address topics such as:
- So what is fine art photography?
- What are some of the best resources to explore for fine art photography in Canada and around the world ?
- For members who are blossoming photo artists, is building of a body of work a key?
- What might the future of photographic art be like?
Melissa received a MA in Art History and Graduate Diploma in Curatorial Studies at York University, and a BFA in Photography at the Nova Scotia College of Art and Design University. She previously held the position of Exhibition Coordinator at Gallery 44, in addition to positions at Stephen Bulger Gallery, and the Canadian Museum of Contemporary Photography.
She has taught contemporary Canadian art history at the Ontario College of Art and Design, in addition to giving regular public lectures on various topics of contemporary art and artists. Her experience as a juror includes the RBC Canadian Painting Competition, the Sobey Art Award and other national and international juries for exhibitions, scholarships and residencies. Her recent projects include are you experienced?, a large exhibition of installations by Olafur Eliasson, Do Ho Suh, Hadley+Maxwell, Dorian FitzGerald and others. Her co-curated exhibitions of works by Graeme Patterson, and Jennifer Marman and Daniel Borins, are currently on tour internationally. She has written for various publications and exhibition catalogues. She serves on the advisory committee for Hamilton Artist’s Inc. and is on the Board of Directors and Curatorial Committee for Hamilton’s Supercrawl.
At the AGB in the Studio Room.
Mike’s astrophotography presentation will touch on the 3 primary types of astrophotography but will focus in on single exposure wide angle landscapes. Discussed will be recommended gear and settings, checklists and planning which will provide a solid foundation for not only dark sky images, but long exposure photography in general. The presentation will be packed with tons of images and a few stories along the way.”
Signs of Life by Mike Kukucska
Lone Pine Listening by Mike Kukucska
Our annual General Meeting, elections and a Guest Speaker - Tim Story will be presenting"Succeeding at Wildlife Photography"
Two wood Ducks preening each other surrounded by duck weed.
“Photography In Your Right Mind” is a presentation about exploring the unique properties of the human mind that relate to photography. It considers methods of establishing a Right Brain presence to improve the creative aspects of Photography. It is based on a book by Betty Edwards, “Drawing on The Right Side of the Brain”, in which she teaches people to draw by using Right Brain techniques. The Presentation adapts these creative processes to apply to Photography using straight forward techniques along with several photographic images to illustrate the suggested approach.