Photografr.com

Yesterday we launched our new Flickr Group at a new URL. The old group still had the Flickr Hits URL, and I felt it needed tidied up to avoid confusion going forward.

You’ll notice in the sidebar of the Photografr.com site, we now have a web presence at Flickr, Zooomr, Ipernity, Upcoming, and Photophlow. Expanding our opportunities for more two-way discussion of the photos featured.

I’m looking to add a couple of writers to the blog over the next few months. I would especially like somebody who is able to review new kit, and somebody who can give beginners advice on photography. There is no payment for the writing, bar publicity, as the site has no actual income, but you would retain ownership of your work. There is also no commitment to a large amount of posting. If you would like to write for Photografr.com, send me an email with a link to an example of your writing to photografr {at} gmail {dot} com.

“Fit like?” as they say in my neck of the woods. It’s Halloween in the week ahead; always a superb opportunity to take some great spooky shots.

If you know of any events coming up in your part of the world, why not join up to the Photografr.com Upcoming Group and add them there? It’s a great way to keep in touch with the latest photowalks, photographic exhibitions and photography outings.

26th Oct: Stuttgart Flickr Meetup: Stuttgart, Germany: The inaugural Stuttgart Flickr Meet should be a blast, meeting up at Calwer Straße in the city centre. All are very welcome. Upcoming Link.

28th Oct: Rosie the Riveter & Red Oak Victory Ship Photowalk: Richmond, California, USA: The waterfront National Historical Park commemorates Rosie the Riveter and WW2 Home Front. The park is dispersed along the Richmond Marina and waterfront. Upcoming Link.

28th Oct: Northville Photowalk: Northville, Michigan, USA: Meeting downtown at the gravel parking lot just North of the track and walking around downtime and Mills Run. Photowalkers should have some nice soft light and have a chance to get creative in some early moonlight. Upcoming Link.

29th Oct: Silicon Valley Flickr Meetup: Campbell, California, USA: Another month, another meeting of Silicon Valley Flickr users. It will be photos, coffee, conversation and of course, cake. Upcoming Link.

31st Oct: Cambridge Flickr Halloween Meetup: Cambridge, UK: Meeting up and spending a few hours shooting, of course taking in some graveyards and then later some refreshments. Some decent locations for spooky goings on are promised. Upcoming Link.

It’s a fairly quiet week of photography events ahead. And it’s about this time of year that the weather can get in the way a little. Don’t ever forget that bad weather can make for some great photographs. Just don’t forget to dress correctly.

If you know of any events coming up in your neck of the woods, why not join up to the Photografr.com Upcoming Group and add them there? It’s a great way to keep in touch with the latest photography events.

20th Oct: Colors of Autumn Photowalk: Klagenfurt, Austria: This time the guys are out to capture nature’s autumn colors, and there is no better place in to see and photograph these colors than the forest at Kreuzbergl. Upcoming Link.

21st Oct: Berlin Photowalking Festival of Lights: Berlin, Germany: Photowalking of the Berlin Flickr community for the Festival of Lights. They’ll meet to get pictures of as many sights as possible and then all meet later for a beer. Upcoming Link.

23rd Oct: Flickr in Brazil: São Paulo, Brazil: Team Flickr is heading to Sao Paulo, Brazil for a Flickr meetup on October 23 at MUBE (Brazilian Museum of Sculpture and Arts). The event is to celebrate our Flickr members and to introduce Flickr to more of the Portuguese-speaking world. Upcoming Link.

25th Oct: Leeds Flickr Click-n-Sup: Leeds, UK: Theme for a speedshoot will be announced shortly thereafter (and broadcast via Twitter.com. The evening is friendly, low key and fun. Photography is one of many topics discussed. Upcoming Link.

There’s another great week of photography events coming up. I’m looking for more non-US events to spread the love a little. At the moment it seem to be very US and Manchester, UK biased. I wouldn’t mind, but I live nowhere near Manchester…or the US.

If you know of any events coming up in your neck of the woods, why not join up to the Photografr.com Upcoming Group and add them there? It’s a great way to keep in touch with the latest photography events.

12th Oct: Who is Karen McBride?: Manchester, UK: Greenroom’s performance space plays host to Karen McBride, recognised as one of the most notable female music photographers in Manchester. Karen opens her portfolio and her heart in her first ever city centre exhibition and talks about her work. Upcoming Link.

14th Oct: Charlotte Flickr Meetup: Charlotte, North Carolina, USA: Ready to take a little stroll around the downtown blocks? Hang with other flickrites as they explore a few blocks and locations starting at the lot across from Rock Bottom. Upcoming Link.

14th Oct: Strobist Roof Gig: Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA: An evening of shooting from a 14th storey rooftop. Should be an interesting meet. There will be some strobist gear provided, so it should make for an interesting shoot. Upcoming Link.

17th Oct: Northern Virginia Flickr Photographers Meetup: Reston, Virginia, USA: This is the 4th meeting of the Reston Flickr Photographers group, a local group of photographers who meet to discuss anything and everything relating to photography. Just show up if you’d like to get involved.  Upcoming Link.

17th Oct: Lights! Camera! Fashion: San Francisco, California, USA: JPG Magazine and Gen Art present an exhibition and auction of collector’s edition prints by twelve emerging talents in fashion photography. All images are for sale and all proceeds will benefit the Gen Art Foundation, a not-for-profit charity providing support and services to emerging talent. Upcoming Link.

18th -20th Oct: PhotoPlus Expo 2007: New York City, New York, USA: Designed for professionals in the photographic and imaging industries, PhotoPlus Expo showcases the latest advances in photography, both traditional and digital. Upcoming Link.

18th Oct: Omaha Flickr Photowalk: Omaha, Nebraska, USA: A twilight/evening photowalk around Gene Leahy Mall and the Old Market. There’s a lot of streetlights, signs, and lit up offices that make for interesting shots at dusk and into the evening. Upcoming Link.

There’s another great week of photography events coming up. I’m particularly jealous of those who are joining the Oakland Graffiti Art Film and Photowalk.

Don’t forget to join up to the Photografr.com Upcoming Group. It’s a superb way to keep in touch with the latest photography events.

5th - 7th Oct: Lisboa International Meeting 2007: Lisbon, Portugal: A long weekend touring the grand city Lisbon and it’s surrounding areas. There will be loads of photo shooting opportunities, and visits to exhibitions. Upcoming Link.

5th - 17th Oct: First! Photography Exhibition: El Paso, Texas, USA: The El Paso Flickr Group host their first photography exhibition at the SpAG. It’s expected to be busy, so turn up in plenty of time. Upcoming Link.

5th Oct: Oakland Graffiti Art Film and Photowalk: Oakland, CA, USA: Starting with a free publish showing of the documentary “Piece by Piece” in the museum garden. Following that there will be an opportunity to head out a shoot some graffiti art around Oakland. Upcoming Link.

6th Oct: Leave Yer Pixels at Home Teeside Flickr Meet: Hartlepool, UK: This is a film-only meet. Bring your top-end kits or your lo-fi gear, dig out your Mamiya’s, Holga’s, Zenit’s or even a disposable point-and-shoot. Upcoming Link.

6th Oct: Salt Lake City Photowalk: Salt Lake City, Utah, USA: This will be an opportunity to photograph in and around downtown Salt Lake City and to get to know other photographers. You don’t have to have the “latest-and-greatest” camera to participate. A great chance to learn from other photographers: Upcoming Link.

7th Oct: Manchester Flickr Meet VIII: Manchester, UK: Meeting at the Font Bar for lunch, then an afternoon of photowalking around Manchester city centre including the Central Library on St. Peter’s Square. Upcoming Link.

9th Oct: Marin Headland Photowalk: San Francisco, California, USA: Another big photowalk, this time taking in the Marin Headland. Expect many of the photowalking big-wigs to be in attendance. Upcoming Link.

10th Oct: Harlem - The Unmaking of a Ghetto: New York, New York, USA: Award-winning photographer Camilo José Vergara has been documenting changes in Harlem since 1970. His Harlem project, serves as the basis for a discussion on the issues of changing race relations, gentrification, and urban renewal. Upcoming Link.

“What happened to September’s events?” I hear you ask. I have no excuse other than holidays, a new kitchen, a pregnant wife and other real life stuff. Back on track. My plan is to do these weekly.

Don’t forget to join up to the Photografr.com Upcoming Group. It’s a superb way to keep in touch with the latest photography events.

29th Sep: Manhattan Photowalk: New York City, USA: Taking a walk around part of Manhattan is so much more fun with a crowd! Join up for a walk around a to-be-selected venue in New York this coming Saturday. Upcoming Link.

29th Sep: Omaha Flickr Photowalk: Omaha, Nebraska, USA: Meeting at the car park of the Forest Law Cemetery, and visiting the various highlights including the Civil War vets and the Wasserburger Monument. Upcoming Link.

29th Sep: Shoot Photomonth: London, UK: The first event to kick-start Photomonth, the East London Festival of Photography. Photos from Shoot Photomonth will appear in the Photomonth launch exhibition. Upcoming Link.

1st Oct: Photowalking Stanford University: Stanford, California, USA: Photowalking the sights of Stanford University including the Cantor Garden, the Main Quad and the Science and Engineering Quad followed by the National Geographic photography panel: Upcoming Link.

3rd-7th Oct: Salon De La Photo: Paris, France: The ‘Salon de la Photo’ will be more than just a simple exhibition for presenting products: it will above all be a unique opportunity for meetings and exchanges. Upcoming Link.

7th Oct: Manchester Flickr Meet: Manchester, UK: Photowalking round Manchester’s city centre, meeting at the Central Library on St. Peter’s Square, along with plenty of stops for food and drink. Upcoming Link.

There are loads of photography events going on over the next few weeks. Here are a few that may interest you.

• 1st August: Ohama Evening Flickr Walk: Omaha, Nebraska, USA: This will be a weekday evening photo walk at Omaha’s botanical gardens. They have “twilight Tuesdays” all summer. The gardens are amazing and there is LOTS to photograph.
• 4th August: Santa Monica Pier Photowalk: Santa Monica, California, USA: Trevor Carpenter has organised this sunset shoot of Santa Monica Pier. Thomas Hawk is in attendance.
• 10th August: Shoot London Exhibition: London, UK: Exhibition of the winning photos from Shoot London, and the connected photography events around the world.The theme of ‘WATER’ will be explored by participants all over the world in the international Connective Collective series.
• 11th August: Nottingham Flickrmeet: Worksop, UK: The Nottingham Flickr group are meeting up for a walk around Clumber Park. The aim is to go around the lake, through Hardwick village and along Lime Tree Avenue and stop for lunch break / picnic whilst taking photos and enjoying the surroundings.
• 12th August: Loess Hills Flickr Photowalk: Honey Creek, Iowa, USA: A photo walk in gorgeous western Iowa’s Loess Hills. Hitchcock Nature Area is home to several species of birds, wildflowers, and wildlife. There are different trails to walk on plus a tower that looks out over the valley.
• 7th September: PhotoSummit: Ventura, California, USA: With the explosion of online photosharing, photoblogging, photopodcasting, and the overwhelming growth of digital photography, many new relationships have been established. Many digital photographers simply need an opportunity to get together to mentor and be mentored.
• 7th-9th September: Europe Photoblogger Meetup: Berlin, Germany: Open to everyone with a camera and/or curious about photoblogs. Expect socializing, photo walks throughout Berlin, discussing photography/photoblogging, photo exhibition, etc.

I’m going to post updates of photography events every couple of weeks. If you are attending an event that you think should be covered, leave a comment with dates, venues, cities links and descriptions, and I’ll add them in the next time I post. Even easier…add the event to Upcoming.org and send me the link.

[update: I have created a Photografr.com group on Upcoming. Feel free to join up and add your photography events.]

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