Midwest SPE Conference

I had a wonderful time last weekend at the Midwest regional Society for Photographic Education conference in Lincoln, NE. The theme of the conference was research. I gave a presentation on my work, including earlier projects and a brand new one. I really enjoyed reviewing student work, I hope to see where those projects go from here. I had the honor of having my solo show on display at Workspace Gallery in Lincoln, which was included on the conference schedule. We had an amazing turn out for the reception. Thank you everyone involve for making it such an amazing experience. 

Giant camera obscura made to look like an old Brownie

 Reception for my solo show In Search of Sleep

Look what was up at the Sheldon Museum!

SPE and beyond

SPE National 2013! Amazing. I met and re-met so many wonderful people. I have to admit I was a little nervous that this year might not live up to the past years, how could it? However my doubts were squashed rather quickly. Martin Parr started the even off with humor and wit. I think we all enjoyed his talk and left excited to start the conference. Highlights include: Jill Enfield's alternative process in the digital world lecture (buy her new book soon!). I met Jerry Ueslmann and Maggie Taylor!! They even stopped by the RIT reunion and chatted with us. I also met Bea Nettles (my undergraduate professor's professor). SPE produced a complex family-tree type map of the community network, which was quite entertaining. I had fun reviewing student work and being reviewed myself. There was a packed crowd for the walk through, I wish I had spent more time checking out the other work on display. Lastly we had the best turn out for the dance party in my 5 years at the conference. 

While in Chicago I stepped aside from all the amazing people, lectures, and art to contribute to a couple things. Firstly I set aside some time to write down my thoughts on the Canteen Finale. Negative critiques can be a useful part of the process. I took the rare opportunity to share my own critique of the critique process, so here is my two cents:

L E N S C R A T C H: Canteen Magazine Naked Judging: Emma Powell

Later I met up with Thommy and Susannah Panic the amazing photographers behind Orchid And The Bee. I sat for a tintype portrait session (with the help of the talented stylist Lorraine Rudin).

What a weekend!

Almost SPE

Getting ready for SPE! I can't believe this will be my 5th. My first conference was in Dallas. I was impressed by the community feel. Two years ago was the most nerve racking, I gave a lecture as a graduate student. When I asked Abelardo Morell told me he eventually got used to speaking in from of people. I'm sure I spoke a mile a minute. 

See you all soon. This year is going to be great.

3/8/12 SPE

For those of you attending the SPE (society for photographic education) national conference in San Francisco this year, you will have several opportunities to see my new cyanotypes in person along with tons of other amazing photography:

Gallery Photographica 

San Francisco International Photography Exhibition 

Reception Saturday March 24, 7:00-10:00PM (the closing evening)

Rayko Photo Center 

Voyeurism & Intimacy: The Public/Private Divide in Photography 

Opening reception: Saturday March 24th, 6:00-8:00PM

SPE Women's Caucus show  

Minna Street Center Gallery, 

695 Minna Street, 2nd floor, 

Reception on March 24th, 7:00-10:00PM