Kyle Myles is a freelance photographer based in the Washington, D.C. area. He is a self taught photographer who began photographing in 2012. Working primarily in black and white, his work focuses on family, friends and his daily surroundings.
Our guest photographer and judge was Rebecca Drobis. Rebecca, a commercial photographer and a born-and-bred Washingtonian presented her work that focuses on the following thematic areas: health, education, kids/young adults, family and portraits. She showed a special video entitled “The Ice Cream Man” shot while doing a photo project on the Montana’s Blackfeet Reservation. Rebecca…
Ron presented his Matador photographs in video format (https://vimeo.com/199953980). Recording videos is a growing trend among commercial photographers who use them to showcase their work to potential clients. Ron also spoke about the types of images that usually catch his attention (including in judging) – something: i) not done/seen before; ii) risky and/or “weird”; and…
Short Biography: Richard Batch has a background in photojournalism, portraiture and theater photography, working as a freelance photographer in the DC metro area. He standardized both B&W wet darkroom work and digital processes, to more easily produce great prints, and loves to share techniques. Richard currently teaches five photography classes at Photoworks at Glen…
SHutter Release – September 2016 Geoff Livingston: “Lessons from Cuba: Seven in 10” Geoff Livingston will discuss his recent trip to Havana with six other DC photographers that helped produce the book, Cuba: Seven in 10 (www.facebook.com/cuba7in10/). He’ll discuss how he was able to produce the large amount of quality images in just five days, including:…
Editor’s Note: This month, IPS is pleased to welcome Elena V. Grant as our final speaker of the 2015-16 season. Please see her bio below. We have had some terrific speakers this year, including highly respected veteran editorial photography editor Lauren Stockbower and how can we forget the exuberant and wonderful Washington Post photographer Marvin…