Waverley Camera Club

Photography in Contemporary Conflict

Do photographs have the power to affect the way we think about and perceive war? What role is there for photography in contemporary conflict?

When military authorities have placed so many conditions around the practice of photography in conflict zones, it has become increasingly difficult for photographers to record and communicate the full effects of war. In the post-Abu Ghraib period, the public record of conflict is dependent on images taken by photojournalists whose movement and access is tightly managed, or on military propaganda.

Join internationally renowned photojournalist Stephen Dupont, Director of MGA Shaune Lakin, and photographer David Hempenstall as they discuss the influence of images in contemporary conflict.

Stephen Dupont is one of Australia’s most acclaimed war photographers, and in 2005 won the Robert Capa Gold Medal for his now-iconic photographs of American troops burning the bodies of Taliban fighters. David Hempenstall has also experienced war as a photographer. He spent 2005-6 living on the US military base Camp Slayer in Baghdad while photographing mass graves in Iraq. An exhibition of photographs taken by Hempenstall of Camp Slayer is currently on show at MGA.

Come along and join the discussion! 2.00 pm Saturday 11 July 2009
FREE event – bookings preferred 03 9562 1569

I thought that this may be of use to some people who are in the teaching profession. It is an Adobe Roadshow about the teaching of Adobe’s products. If nothing else it’s a free cup of coffee.

Engaging learning experiences are the foundation of a great education. At Adobe we not only have great software solutions to aid this but we also have great teaching resources to assist you in achieving your learning outcomes. We are delighted to announce our Teach Adobe Roadshows in 2009. During this day-long event Adobe will share with you the teaching tools and resources we have developed that allow you to engage students and give them the digital communication skills they need to succeed. This free event is open to all teachers and educators – from primary and high school, to tertiary institutions.

http://www.teachadobe.com/register/

This may be of interest to some of our members.

INTRODUCTION TO DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY WITH LES WALKLING SATURDAY 25 & SUNDAY 26 JULY 2009

EXTRA CLASS DUE TO HIGH DEMAND

This weekend course presents a comprehensive introduction to the principles and practice of digital photography. It is specifically designed for photographers and artists relatively new to the world of digital imaging, who want a comprehensive introduction to working with digital SLR cameras. The course details each stage of digital production, and provides a sophisticated guide to what is involved, what is possible and what is required. Topics covered include:

The First Principles of Digital Photography

Working with Digital SLR Cameras

Image Processing

Setting up a Digital Imaging Facility

The course is based on practical explanations and ‘hands-on’ demonstrations, from image capture and processing to digital printing and web galleries. While it is not essential for each participant to own a digital SLR camera, those who do are encouraged to bring it with them. Participants might also enrol in this course to help them decide which equipment best meets their needs, and/or as an introduction to my more advanced courses. Detailed course notes are provided.

For bookings contact CCP 03 9417 1549 or enrol online http://www.ccp.org.au/workshops.php

Shay Minster
Front of House Manager
shayminster@ccp.org.au
T +61 3 9417 1549
CENTRE FOR CONTEMPORARY PHOTOGRAPHY
Exhibitions – Photography Courses – Education – CCP
ShopGallery hours: Wednesday – Saturday, 11am – 6pm
404 George Street Fitzroy
Vic 3065
AUSTRALIA
http://www.ccp.org.au/

Just a quick note to introduce the David Callow Exhibition at MGA.

07 NOVEMBER 2008 – 25 JANUARY, 2009

to be opened by:

Rupert Myer AM, Chairman, National Gallery of Australia 3.00pm Sunday 17 May 2009. Exhibition dates: 13 May – 28 June 2009.
David Callow’s artist talk: Thursday 18 June at 3.00pm

David Callow’s exhibition 40 000 + 40 presents a series of portraits of Indigenous Australians. As David has written of these photographs: “People will see what they want to see in these photographs. I just needed to put a face to this debate and to shift our focus back to these very real people and their communities.”Rupert Myer AM, Chairman, National Gallery of Australia, has traveled with David to remote communities and says,” I immediately recognised in David’s photographs his ability to portray an extraordinary range of personalities. David’s portraiture shows a deep respect for, understanding of and connection with the individuals and communities of the Northern Territority and as with all good photography his work draws out the vitality, humor and individuality of his subjects”.

David Callow Sarah Entata,Titjikala 2007chromogenic printcourtesy of the artist

This exhibition is also supported by CPL Services and Artcraft Picture Framing