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Photography News | Issue 38 | absolutephoto.com
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Leading edge
Returning for a very welcome third instalment at the Little Black Gallery in Chelsea, London, Girls, Girls, Girls (vol.3) offers the chance to view a stunning range of images from some of the world’s greatest portrait photographers. Focused, as you’d expect from the title, on the female form, the exhibition features more than 50 glorious images, and collects the work of luminaries including Alan Aldridge, Bruno Bisang, Bob Carlos Clarke, Corinne Day, Mike Figgis (whose Kate Moss Strip (2007) image is featured here), Marco Glaviano, Patrick Lichfield, Roxanne Lowit and Alistair Taylor-Young. Girls, Girls, Girls is open nowat 13A Park Walk, London SW10 0AJ and runs until 3 December. Kate’s back
News in brief
12 Edwardes a year Calendar maker Allan+Bertram (A+B) has announced an exclusive collaboration with landscape photographer Guy Edwardes, and it looks like one that needs to go straight on your Christmas list. Two titles will feature Edwardes dramatic imagery, with epic 2017 and view 2017 each featuring an inspiring collection of shots from around the world. These are the first A+B products to exclusively feature Edwardes’ work, and the calendars’ large size, high-quality paper and colour reproduction should give his renowned images even greater appeal. allanandbertram.com Guernsey Photo Festival Attention Channel Islanders: This is your last chance to enjoy The Guernsey Photography Festival, which is open until the end of October. The Festival includes a large exhibition space at Trinity Square, housing work from 12 artists, three exhibitions at the Guernsey Museums and the Priaulx Library at Candie, as well as outdoor exhibitions near Castle Cornet and around St Peter Port. The Trinity Square centre is open from 10amuntil 5pm daily, and entrance is free. 2016.guernseyphotography festival.com
Photographs from the Edge celebrates the work of legendary nature photographer, Art Wolfe, and covers 40 years of his amazing work. Co- authored with Rob Sheppard, former editor of Outdoor Photographer , the book takes readers on a global journey, and alongside the photos, Wolfe explains his decision making, methods and techniques, with advice designed to appeal to casual photographers and enthusiasts. Published by Amphoto in hardback, it’s out now, at £22.99.
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The Pink Lady Food Photographer of the Year competition is the world’s leading contest for stills and video recognising the art and diversity of food – and it’s back for an exciting sixth year! The competition is now open for entries, and the closing date is Sunday 5 February 2017. That might seem a long way off, but five minutes ago it was June, so if youwant to enter one of the competition’s diverse themes, get your thinking cap on. The categories are devised to illustrate the culture and production of food in all its variety, and now include aWorld Food Programme Food for Life category, where the judges are seeking images of the humanitarian aspects of diet. Those judges include legendary chef, Gary Rhodes OBE, Wajmah Yaqubi (Buzzfeed’s Global Photo Director) and Rein Skullerud (head of the World Food Programme’s Photo Unit). Shortlisted entries will be announced Wednesday 29 March 2017, and winners crowned at the Mall Galleries, London on Tuesday 25 April 2017. Hungry for success?
Time to learn
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Cowand great Charles Saatchi has published a collection of his favourite photos alongside his articles on modern life, originally from the Evening Standard . Called Holy Cow! , the 240-page hardback tackles subjects as diverse as CCTV, the man bun and selfies. Each is accompanied by a striking image from Saatchi’s collection. Out now, the book is published by Palazzo Editions, priced £16.99.
Mark Higgins’ new book Time-Lapse Photography: Art and Techniques is a 144- page guide containing all you need to get started shooting time-lapse projects with your camera. Drawing on ideas from stills photography and video techniques, it promises to be a clear and inspirational account, with tips and tricks from both genres. The book is out now from The Crowood Press priced £16.99.
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