Matt Paquette & Ariane Pilon At The Cornwall Regional Art Gallery

We always like to hear good news from our students and alumni, here is a bit of news that is a little old but definitely worth noting.

Two of our second years students were included in a Member's Show at the Cornwall Regional Art Gallery this summer.

Congratulations to Matt Paquette and Ariane Pilon we hope the show was a success.

Matt Paquette Bookstore Photos

You might see some of these photographs around campus advertising the 2010 Algonquin College line of clothes at the Algonquin First Class Bookstore. These images were taken by our very own Matt Paquette, congratulations buddy.

You also might recognize one of the models too.

Heather Morton Talk

Heather Morton will be coming to Ottawa to give a talk about the photographic industry today.

Morton has worked in advertising, been a photographic producer and art buyer focusing on photography. For those interested in the contemporary art scene as it applies to photography and just photography in general this is a talk you must attend.

Our intrepid Professor Andrew Balfour will have tickets and more info as the date draws near.

When:

Sunday, October 3rd

6:30PM–9:30PM

Where:

Adobe Systems

Klondike Room

343 Preston St.

How Much:

Students / CAPIC Members: $10

Non-Members: $25

How To Get Tickets:

Email: ottawapresident@capic.org

Talk presented by CAPIC in association with Festival X.

Festival X | 2010

Festival X will be in full swing again soon, this is the fourth year for this amazing photographic festival. As the festival's website states "X intends to increase exposure to, and recognition for regional, Canadian and international photo-based artists."

For all those interested in getting a good feel for contemporary photography in Canada and the world this is the festival to attend.

Check out X's website for a listing of events.

Pizza Orientation '10 - Thanks!!

Thanks to all the students and graduates that attended our annual Photography Program Pizza Orientation it was a great kick off to our upcoming year.

Thanks to our guest speakers and suppliers Dino from Henry's, Ken from Labworks and John from Vistek for taking the time to come and meet our students and of course, thanks for all the goodies.

Video shot by Thomas Oliver.

Jackson Couse | Alumni Update

September 22, 2010 to October 10, 2010 DAÏMÕN Studiõ in Gatineau Quebec is showing Relocation a recent series of images by Documentary Photographer Jackson Couse.

The Vernisage is September 22, 2010 come out to support an Algonquin Photography Alumni.

Ryan McAwesome Rocking The ER

Welcome back and welcome to all photography students.

The 2nd Year Students might notice something different in the ER we have a new Technician Ryan McCosham. He is a former grad and all around awesome guy he will be working with Michel half days so stop by the ER and say hello and make him feel welcome.

ER Sale

Wednesday September 8th 2010, 9AM – 2PM C126

Tripods -> Manfrotto (No Heads) $25 each, Velbon (No Quick Release) $10 each
Cameras -> D70 & D100 (Some are full kit, some are missing pieces) $150-200 each
Umbrella Softboxes -> Westcott Halo (working) $10 each
Light Stands -> $10 each
Flash Kit -> Visatek $200
Tungsten Lamps -> $10 each
Tungsten Light Kit -> $60
Printers -> Epson R2200 (May be clogged, buy at own risk. Comes with cutter and fabric catcher.) $40 each
Books -> Time Life Photography Collection, 30+ $50
Scanners -> Slide Sprint Scan 35 & Sprint Scan 4000 $40 each
Flatbed Scanners -> (Epson 1660 & 4990) $30 each

Kendra Thomas | Alumni Update

Image © Kendra Thomas 2009

Kendra Thomas an Algonquin Photography Alumni has been featured in Photolife Magazine's Emerging Photographers Contest.

Her image above is featured in the August / September issue of the magazine, congratulations Kendra.

Ansel Adams - The Lost Negs

Rick Norsigian a Fresno School District Painter found a box of negatives at a garage sale in 2000 and purchased them for $45. These negatives turned out to be the lost works of Ansel Adams worth millions.

Read the story and see the images at his site or on CNN.