Our friends in neighbouring Cork Camera Group are really busy at the moment. Not only is their annual exhibition currently running but they also host the exhibition of the 1st Cork International Salon of Photography on Saturday next, 8/2/14.
Cork Camera Group Exhibition 2014
Their annual exhibition opened on Tuesday 4/2/14 at the Cork Vision Centre, North Main St., Cork and will be open to the public to the 21st February. Opening times are Tuesday – Saturday: 10am – 5pm and admission is free. Around 75 images are on display and, as the press release says, they “present a veritable cornucopia of portraits, land and seascapes, wildlife and travel images” with some macro, nude and abstract also in the mix.
Suitably surrounding an extensive model of Cork City, the exhibition is magnificent and inspiring. Make sure you put it on your calendar. Details here.
Meanwhile, the exhibition of the 1st Cork International Salon of Photography, awards ceremony and gala dinner takes place on Saturday February 8th at the Clarion Hotel in Cork City. In addition to the exhibition running throughout the day, several photography seminars, a trade show and a fantastic opportunity for a fun photo shoot for individuals, couples, friends, families etc have been organised. Also, if you bring your camera along, there will be an opportunity available to take some images with an experienced agency model as Pulse Models & Events Management will be present on the day. Get full details here.
Seminars
Schedule:
| 9am | Seminar | Macro Magic Discover the magic of the miniature world as two macro experts share their knowledge – with Jason Town AIPF AFIAP & Niamh Whitty FIPF ARPS |
| 11am | Seminar | Portrait Lighting Techniques Watch and learn as Michael O’Sullivan FIPF FRPS demonstrates various portrait lighting techniques |
| 2pm | Seminar | The Importance of Make-up Art in Photography Learn the importance of photographic make-up in the creation of the best beauty, fashion & fantasy images with make-up artist Noreen O’Connor who specialises in photographic make-up |
| 4pm | Seminar | Printing Demonstration Looking for picture perfect prints from your printer? Allow one of the experts to guide you through the printing process as Michael O’Sullivan shares his secrets to perfection |
| 7pm | Awards Ceremony | Awards ceremony |
| 8pm | Gala Dinner | Book by Feb 5th |
| 9am-late | Exhibtion | The exhibition itself will run throughout the day and evening, starting at 9am. |
| 9am-5pm | Trade Show | Trade stands open from 9am-5pm |
This type of event is exactly what the photography community in the south needs and we congratulate CCG on their efforts. It has something for everyone and deserving of everyone’s full support. See you there!
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Edge of the Real (Expanded) – Photographs by Roger Ballen