Kodachrome 1935-2010

As I am sure most of you know Kodachrome is now no longer being produced, there is an interesting article in the Citizen about Steve McCurry and the last roll of Kodachrome.

To quote Paul Simon "Mama don't take my Kodachrome away", you will be missed!!

Interesting Read | Top 11

This article from Photoshelter was sent to us from an Algonquin Photography Alumni, with a thank you to all the faculty and staff for teaching her all the things on this list.

Alumni Update | Jackson Couse

Documentary photographer Jackson Couse has photographs from his project Playing House included in the international exhibition Bodies in Trouble at the SAW Gallery in Ottawa.

The exhibition and reception is July 22nd and the show runs till October 3rd, 2010.

Map | SAW Gallery

Innovation Station

Algonquin College's Innovation Station recently did a Case Study about the Algonquin Photography Program. We are not ones to toot our own horns but it was very nice to be recognized for our work, so we thought we would share.

The Case Study talks about the program blog, website and the behinds the scenes workings of the program. Take a look at our Case Study to find out more and while your there take a look at other innovations happening at the college.

Web | Innovation Station

Young Photographers Alliance

We are pleased to announce that three of our 2010 graduates Jen Hladkowicz, Jennifer Allison and Christos Spentzos are participating in the Young Photographers Alliance Mentoring program.

Our budding young photogs are being mentored by Yuri Dojc. Check out the press release to learn more about this exciting program for young photographers.

Graduation 10

Here are our Graduates for 2010, from all of the staff and faculty of the Photography Program we wish you all the best in all your future endeavours, make sure to keep in touch.

Below is a photo of Jen Allison receiving the School of Media and Design Award from Dean Russell Mills at the ceremony, congratulations to Jen once again.

Thomas Dagg | The Ottawa Citizen

Thomas Dagg recent graduate and recipient of the Adobe Best Second Year Portfolio Award, is now generating some more press.

Thomas has been profiled in today's Ottawa Citizen, good for you buddy, take a look at the article and some of Dagg's images online at the Citizen's website.

Alumni Update | Christina MacPherson

A recent alumni of the Photography Program has some good news to share Christina MacPherson, of tia photography, has recently finished a shoot for the company louet.

Check out her blog for highlights from the photo shoot and while there take a look at some of her other great work.

School of Media and Design Award Winner 2010

Jen Allison has won the School of Media and Design Award for 2010!!!!

As previously mentioned this award is presented to a graduating student who has demonstrated achievement in leadership in program-related activities, application of learning outcomes for the benefit of others and excellence in reaching the learning outcomes of the program and applying the knowledge to higher levels.

Congratulations to Jen on the win, she will receive this award at the Graduation Ceremonies on Friday June 18, 2010. We hope to see all our Graduates at the ceremony.

Grad Profile | Thomas Dagg

Our intrepid Thomas Dagg has a Grad Profile on MyAlgonquin, take a look for a good read.