Photography Art Center Raises Funds for Sichuan China Earthquake
At FotoFest 2008 in Houston, Texas, I had the opportunity to meet many photographers from China who are a part of the Three Shadows Photography Art Centre, based in Beijing. I will never forget that experience. I learned a lot about the history of China and saw a lot of amazing work in multiple exhibitions by contemporary artists, and artists who worked and lived in the early-to-mid 20th century.
On May 12, 2008, a 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck China’s Sichuan province, and I recently received the announcement below, which gives a very good overview of a charity benefit auction that helped raise over $80,000 for the China Red Cross’ fund for Sichuan Earthquake Disaster Relief. My heartfelt thoughts go out to all those who have been affected and who continue to suffer in the aftermath of this disaster.
Another Very Good Review of the Canon EOS Rebel XSi
I just logged onto CreativePro.com and came across a new review of the Canon EOS Rebel XSi by Ben Long. One of the most interesting parts of the review is when Long covers the XSi’s live view features, including a photo from an event shot at 1600ISO. The article can be found here.
Ben Long is the author of a number of successful books about digital photography, including Complete Digital Photography, and Getting Stated with Camera Raw. His website, Complete Digital Photography, has a wealth of information about digital photography, Apple Aperture, Photoshop, Photoshop Lightroom, Plug-ins and much more.
In Memoriam: Cornell Capa, Photographer and Founding Director of ICP
I just learned that Cornell Capa passed away. He was the founding director of ICP (The International Center of Photography), and brother of photojournalist and founder of Magnum Photos, Robert Capa. ICP played a big part in my education, and my decision to become a photographer. Mr. Capa’s documentary work and contributions to the art of photography were significant, and he will be missed.
More information about Cornell Capa’s life (1918-2008), and a portfolio of images can be found here on ICP.org.
Another portfolio of images by Cornell Capa can be found on Magnum Photos’ website.