Posts Tagged fine art photography

Photo purists look away, this may hurt your eyes.

Introducing part 1 of the Lo-Fi Digital Series: Cell Phone Cameras

This is a call to artists, of sorts.  We use the term “artist” loosely.

In a rebellious and blatantly flippant move we are stepping away from the technical, turning our backs on high end glass, putting an end to name dropping conversations, and absolutely refusing to engage in discourse involving the moral debate of film vs. digital.  Instead, we issue this challenge: Put down the breadbox, leave your tripod in the car, and working within the limitations of a tiny camera with a tiny lens that also tweets, texts, surfs, navigates and even makes the occasional phone call, hit me with your best shot.

The rules are as follows:

Images must be created with cell phone cameras and must be printed on  8.5″ x 11″ paper (even if the image itself is smaller)  Prints do not need to be framed but do need to have a white boarder around the outside to leave room for inserting the thumbtacks we’re going to use as a hanging device. You may use whatever cell phone apps you like and subject matter can be anything not deemed offensive.  Who will determine what is offensive? We will. So basically anything short of bestiality or snuff film stills will be acceptable.  This gives a big playground of people, places and things for everyone to romp in so use your own common sense here.  What we want: scenes from your life as you interpret them.  What we don’t want: boredom.   Uninhibited photographers think hard, or don’t, get creative, make it interesting, show us something only you would see in the way only you see it, show us your visions.

Submission policy:

If you would like to participate please email up to three images to info@dryheatphotography.com There is no jury fee nor do we make any promises about accepting your images.  I don’t mean that to be discouraging but I’m just saying, make ‘em good!

Images must be submitted by Sunday March 6th

Prints must be delivered to the Dry Heat Gallery by Wednesday March 9th (If you need to ship your prints please inquire about shipping address and instructions)

Opening reception will be Tuesday March 15th from 6:00pm to 9:00pm

At the opening reception, we will hang out, enjoy the photos, consume wine, cheese and mini cupcakes from Costco, talk to each other like real people and not partake in stiflingly ridiculous conversations that sound like this “say there Bob, did you use your Canon 300mm 2.8 IS USM LMNOP Refrigerator Carburetor lens for this image?” “Why yes, Hank, and on my 1D MarkIV 16MP Jefferson Starship body to boot! These two items I took a 2nd mortgage on my house and sacrificed my retirement for have transformed me into a brilliant arteest”. Oh god… you know what I mean.  Anti-snobbery is the new black, so show me whatcha got.

The Dry Heat Gallery is pleased to announce the addition of a very unique fine art photographer, John Ferrell, to our stable of artists!

John Ferrell’s one of a kind work is instantly identifiable!  He brings objects, mostly antique cars, to life in the middle of night using a technique known as Painting With Light.  His creations are fun, visually interesting and technically inspiring.   John has created a signature look that is all his own.

Photographs by John Ferrell may now be viewed and purchased from The Dry Heat Gallery! To view more of John’s work click here .

Soul Portraiture continues with “A Lifted Spirit”

photograph by Aggie Villanueva

The Dry Heat Gallery is proud to host this series of juried fine art photography exhibitions.  Soul Portraiture is a journey into the essence of life.  In a series of four shows we will explore the energy and spirit that defines life through a variety of subject matter.   “A Lifted Spirit” is open to the artist’s interpretation. Both professional and amateur photographers are invited to submit up to five images illustrating a soaring spirit and expanding consciousness.  

Rules For Submission

Jury fee of $25 may be paid via Pay Pal or by check. To pay by Pal Pal click here. You will be re-directed to a secure page. If paying by check please make checks payable to Dry Heat Photography.  Please note that we are not able to consider your work for this show unless the jury fee has been paid.

Artists may submit up to five digital images sized no larger than 485 pixels in any direction.  Please include image titles, format, and finished sizes for each image.  Send images with artist’s bio and resume to info@dryheatphotography.com.

Deadline for submission is  August 25, 2009

WoManDalas provided by ShaRi Brooks

All accepted artwork must be delivered to the gallery (framed and ready to hang) no later than August 28, 2009.  All artists are responsible for the matting and framing of their own images and all artwork must be ready to hang when delivered.  Works selected by the jurors will demonstrate excellent composition, technical skill, and a strong sense of presence.

All participating artists are invited to attend the shows so that they may be present to represent their work. In addition, there will be prizes! At each show gallery directors DeAnna Dimmitt and Rick Meiers will conduct a “People’s Choice” poll in which everyone who attends the event will be able to vote for the piece they like best.

Prizes will be awarded as follows:

1st Place – $100 Cash

2nd Place – $50 credit towards framing services at Dry Heat Gallery

3rd Place -  $25 credit to be applied towards the jury fee of the next Soul Portraiture show

An artist’s reception will be held Tuesday September 1, 2009 at the Dry Heat Gallery

For more information please contact:

DeAnna Dimmitt

info@dryheatphotography.com

The Dry Heat Gallery is located at:

4685 Corrales Rd. Ste 4

Corrales, NM 87048

(please do not mail checks to the above address)