Tyler Talks About Helmet Safety

CTV Ottawa News

Check out this article on CTV Ottawa News, it is about our very own Tyler Lisacek, First Year Algonquin Photography student, also take a look at him on CTV News.

In it he talks about his brain injury and his quest to get kids to wear helmets. Also included are some very interesting stats on winter safety and why we should be wearing helmets on toboggan hills and skating rinks.

There is also some must read info from CHEO about the signs and symptoms of concussions.

Dylan Leeder | Alumni Update

Alumni Dylan Leeder is having a show this December in Toronto and the opening night is tomorrow, Dec 5th.

The show is at the Steam Whistle Brewery and also features the work of Maria Jose Govea so if you are in TO stop by to check it out.

Check out Dylan's site to see more of his great work.

Silver & Light: Ian Ruther

Here is a video brought to our attention by First Year Students Bradford Burk and Ian Robinson.  This is an amazing story about photographer Ian Ruhter and his wet plate collodion van.

It is great to see older photographic techniques used in interesting and innovative ways to create beautiful, stunning and inspirational images.

For those that need a break to recharge your creative juices and to put things back into perspective, spend eleven minutes and watch this video!

For more about Ian and the wet plate collodion van watch this video too.

Michelle Valberg & The Premier's Award

Alumni Michelle Valberg has been nominated for a 2012 Premier's Award for the Creative Arts and Design category.  This very prestigious award is presented annually to:

 "Six recipients, the Premier’s Awards celebrate the outstanding contributions college graduates make to Ontario and throughout the world"

Click here to read about her nomination and highlights from her amazing career.

Also our very own Samantha Henry and David Laferriere where flown down to the Premier's Award show in Toronto to represent the Program and take some pics.

Irvina Nuspahic | Student Profile

Our very own Irvina Nuspahic has one of her set photos on the Ottawa Film Office main page.

Check out her website for more great images.

The Return Of The Algonquin Photo Apparel

Just in time for the Holiday season, the return of the Algonquin Photo T-Shirts and Hoodies.

This year we are kicking it old school with the classic photo logo.  So click here to get yours before they are gone, this is the last year for this design.

Remember all the funds go towards the Algonquin Photograph Exhibition, so help support our students.

All ordering closes on Friday, November 23rd. All orders will be available for pickup on Friday, December 14th, just in time for Christmas!

Click this link to order your official Photo Apparel through the Algonquin Photography site.

Algonquin College Open House 2012

Eric and Arthur Rockin The Booth 

We had a College wide Open House yesterday and we would like to thanks our Second Year students, Eric, Arthur, David and Maija for staffing the booth.

We were very happy to see so many applicants and their parents show up for tours and information about the Program.

We encourage all the applicants to check out our Program FAQ to find out more info.   To learn more about student life here in the program click this link and if you have any specific questions please email our Program Co-Ordinator Garry Carter at: carterg@algonquincollege.com.

Grange Prize | Jo Lunghurst

Photographer Jo Lunghurst has won the 2012 Grange Prize.

"Each year, the Grange Prize pits two Canadian photographers against two from another country."

The winner receives $50,000 dollars quite a nice prize.  British photographer Jo Lunghurst won for her series of images called Other Spaces that documents the experiences of elite gymnasts and The Refusal which is about breeding show Whippets.

Other Spaces 2012 © Jo Longhurst  

Nicole Salter | Student Profile

Here is something we forgot to post a little while ago.  It is a profile of Nicole Salter, Second Year Student here in the Program, on Ottawa photographer Laura Kelly's blog.  

Nicole was on co-op with Laura Kelly and she had a great time.  Thanks to Laura for showing Nicole what it is like to run a successful photo business.  

Check out Laura's great work on her site and blog.  

Willie McElligott's Love Affair With Ottawa

Ottawa photographer Willie McElligott is having a show at the Michael Gennis Gallery.  The show titled, A Love Affair with Ottawa, runs till November 10 and showcases images from his book Ottawa Canada.

For a sneak peak of the show check out this article on the Ottawa Citizen's blog.

Map | Michael Gennis Gallery