Luke Olsen Photography

Rich Bergeman, The Land Remembers: The Rogue River Wars
2024-08-05 08:00 - 2024-10-15 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | The National Historic Oregon Trail Interpretive Center, 2267 Hwy 86, Baker City, OR, 97841, United States
Rich Bergeman, The Land Remembers: The Rogue River Wars
August 5 – October 15, 2024
The National Historic Oregon Trail Interpretive Center
2267 Hwy 86
Baker City, Oregon 97841
https://www.nps.gov/places/000…
(541) 523-1843
Open daily 10am-5pm
“The Land Remembers” features over 40 black-and-white prints by Corvallis photographer Rich Bergeman that explore the Southern Oregon landscapes where the Rogue River Indian Wars were fought 170 years ago.
One of the bloodiest–and yet mostly overlooked–of the Indian conflicts to occur in the Oregon Territory, the Rogue River Wars were characterized by persistent fighting between local tribes and the miners and settlers who moved into southwest Oregon in the early 1850s.
Using an infrared-sensitive camera, Bergeman spent two years traveling from the Rogue Valley to the Oregon Coast to photograph scenes at or near the sites of battles, peace parlays, massacres and other significant events that occurred during the war years of 1851-56. Bergeman said his goal was not to document specific historic sites, but rather “to bring the largely forgotten war back into our collective consciousness through a reflective study of the landscapes that played host to those tragic events.”
In addition to the photographs, the story of the war years is retold through wall text, maps and gallery guides, as well as an accompanying book available in the Lone Pine Mercantile at the Interpretive Center.
The source of the conflict was the convergence of two separate events–the discovery of gold in the region and the passage of the Oregon Donation Land Claim Act. The various tribes who had populated the area for centuries saw their homelands suddenly invaded as settlers and miners streamed in. Conflict inevitably followed, with a cycle of fighting and truces between 1851 and 1854 that eventually erupted into all-out war involving the U.S. Army. It finally ended in 1856 with the forced removal of the Rogue Valley and South Coast tribes to reservations at Siletz and Grand Ronde.
Bergeman is a retired instructor of journalism and photography at Linn-Benton Community College in Albany. The 75-year-old photographer has been exhibiting his work throughout the Northwest since the 1980s. Over the past two decades he has focused primarily on portraying forgotten Northwest histories through photographs of what’s been left behind. His portfolios can be seen at richbergeman.zenfolio.com, and in book form at blurb.com

Ken Hochfeld - Precipice
2024-08-06 09:00 - 2024-09-20 17:00 | Walters Cultural Arts Center, 527 E. Main St., Hillsboro, OR, 503.615.3409, United States
Ken Hochfeld – Precipice
August 6 – September 20
Walters Cultural Arts Center
527 E. Main Street
Hillsboro, Oregon 97124
The Walters Gallery is free and open from 9 am to 9 pm, Monday through Thursday and 9 am to 5 pm, Fridays.
https://www.hillsboro-oregon.g…
Featuring: Portland photographer Ken Hochfeld, Pacific Northwest collage and mixed media artists Kit S. Carlton, Sam Marroquin, and Tyler Brumfield.
These four artists share diverse perspectives on the impact of the human relationship with our fragile and changing environment.
Hochfeld’s photographs will be selections from his collection “Rock(s)”, a tribute to Terry Toedtemeier.
“Terry Toedtemeier comes to the minds of Pacific Northwest photographers who think about photographs of basalt. Terry’s love for the land, knowledge of geology, and his personal expressions have had a meaningful impact on me as an artist. This work represents a tribute to a friendship I regrettably never experienced.
Basalt is an extrusive igneous rock that flooded the Pacific Northwest 17 to 6 million years ago. Best known for dramatic columns, we also see its subsequent forms in the Pacific Northwest, much of which have been revealed as a result of the great Missoula floods that swept through eastern Washington and the Columbia River Gorge various times more than 12,000 years ago. Dark gray and black in color and rich in an array of tones and shapes, I think basalt tells its stories best in bright sun. Additionally, after much of the year under water, lakeside basalt, when exposed to the summer sun takes on an unusual and rich light gray hue. Basalt can also exhibit fantastic color derived from lichens and moss that find special places to thrive. Madrone Wall Park near the Clackamas River in Carver, Oregon is a prime place to see these surreal colors at their very finest.
Others have written about rocks in ways that best describe my thoughts while making these images:
“I take another look at the stone, run my fingertip over the meticulous brushstrokes, and realize that nothing ever returns to time unless it is stored in mute, voiceless objects; rocks do tell tales after all.”
Stefan Hertmans, War and Turpentine
“Everything dreams. The play of form, of being, is the dreaming of substance. Rocks have their dreams, and the earth changes….”
Ursula K. Le Guin, The Lathe of Heaven

With this work I hope to share the pure artistry, the form, the brushstrokes, and the various tales and dreams of Rock(s) for us all to imagine. I like to think Terry would have approved.”
Ken Hochfeld
www.kenhochfeld.com

Steve Anchell – Portland Street Photography Workshop
2024-08-09 18:00 - 2024-08-11 21:00 | The Oregon School of Arts & The Gallery, 2185 SW Park Pl,, Portland, OR, 97205, United States
Steve Anchell – Portland Street Photography Workshop
Friday, Saturday, Sunday, August 9 – 11, 2024 (3 sessions)
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
The Oregon School of Arts & The Gallery
2185 SW Park Pl, Portland OR 97205
(503)228-0706 | osartists.org
and
On-site
$395 ($455 non-members)
“Your street photography Workshop was my first experience attending a photography workshop AND what a positive experience it was! Your knowledge and skill were adeptly shared and provided an exceptional learning opportunity.” ~Daniel Chavez, Tucson, Ariz.
Street photography is a genre that records unmediated chance encounters and random incidents in public places. The very publicness of the setting enables the photographer to take candid pictures of strangers, often without their knowledge. Street photographers do not necessarily have a social purpose but often prefer isolating and capturing moments that might go unnoticed. The street photographer is an outsider, a voyeur in the true sense, in that they watch and wait until the right moment occurs and capture it using a camera.
The workshop will begin Friday evening with a presentation that will guide you through many techniques and pitfalls of creating successful street photography, followed by a Q&A session. On Saturday and Sunday mornings, we will visit different areas of Portland to practice street photography with Steve’s guidance. In the afternoons, we will critique your previous photographs and work on the ones you captured during the weekend.
This workshop is designed for all levels of photography enthusiasts, from beginners to professionals. You don’t need any prior experience or special equipment. It’s about engaging and creating meaningful images of people you’ve never met and likely won’t meet again. Whether you have a pro camera or a cell phone, film or digital, you’re welcome. Steve works with both a Sony a7R II and an iPhone, so you’re in good hands regardless of your gear.
Steve Anchell has taught street and documentary photography for the International Center of Photography in NYC, Santa Fe Photography Workshops, and Oregon State University. In the ’00s, he led street photography workshops in Portland for the Portland Photographers’ Forum (PPF). He has been leading street photography workshops in Cuba since 2001.
For more information, go to Portland Street Photography Workshop

The Analog Forever Exhibit 2024
2024-08-10 16:00 - 19:00 | LightBox Photographic Gallery, 1045 Marine Dr., Astoria, OR, 97103, United States
The Analog Forever Exhibit 2024
August 10 – October 5, 2024
Opening: 4-7pm on Saturday, August 10th (calendar)
LightBox Photographic Gallery
1045 Marine Dr.
Astoria, OR 97103
(503) 468-0238
lightbox-photographic.com
Wednesday – Saturday, 12 – 5:00pm
Congratulations to the Photographers accepted into The Analog Forever Exhibit 2024

Josh Acosta • Claudia Hollister • Andy Mattern • Bilha Salomon
Dave Levingston • Carla Christian • Dan Gerth • Claudia Hollister
Elizabeth Pineda • Carin Huebner • J.M. Golding • John Hesketh
Jo Bind • Keith Taylor • Loren Nelson • Kevin Black • Marni Myers
Ronald Butler • Matel Rokke • Maureen Bond • Matt Ragen
Orin Rutchick • Harley Cowan • Peter Gomena • Lena Rudnick
Ryan Zoglin • Sally Kim-Miller • Allan Barnes • Yelena Zhavoronkova
Terry Thompson • Walt O’Brien • Walt Duddington • Sara Rice

Juror: Michael Kirchoff – Editor in Chief of Analog Forever Magazine
LightBox Photographic Gallery opens The Analog Forever Exhibit 2024 from 4-7pm on Saturday, August 10th. LightBox invites you to join us as open the exhibit featuring 33 photographers from around the World using analog process in their work. Complete show info is on the LightBox website, http://lightbox-photographic.c….
At the dawn of photography our hopes and sights were set on finding the science that would allow us to produce an image with light and to display the latent image. It was the inquisitive scientific mind, the human hand and creative ideas that furthered the Art of Photography. In the world of today current photographic technology and past process discoveries are merging and we see creative photographic works that use both modern resources and the touch of the human hand with historical photographic processes.
LightBox Photographic Gallery and Analog Forever Magazine have forged a partnership with The Analog Forever Exhibit. We wish to celebrate the lessons we have learned, the processes we have discovered and the paths we have forged in the Inaugural Analog Forever Gallery Exhibit. The work in this exhibit all includes an analog element of photographic means. It can start in an analog manner or medium or it may include any of the same throughout the process, or just the final piece may be a analog photographic print. There must be at least one analog element in the creative process.
Our hope for the exhibition is that stirs the soul and the senses.

Michael Puff, Platinum/Palladium Kaleidoscope
2024-08-10 16:00 - 19:00 | LightBox Photographic Gallery, 1045 Marine Dr., Astoria, OR, 97103, United States
Michael Puff, Platinum/Palladium Kaleidoscope
August 10 – September 11, 2024
Opening: 4-7pm on Saturday, August 10th
LightBox Photographic Gallery
1045 Marine Dr.
Astoria, OR 97103
(503) 468-0238
lightbox-photographic.com
Wednesday – Saturday, 12 – 5:00pm

LightBox Photographic Gallery opens Michael Puff Platinum/Palladium Kaleidoscope from 4-7pm on Saturday, August 10th. LightBox invites you to see the incredible hand made prints and masterful work. the night with LightBox Guild member Michael puff from Montatra Ca. will to be at the opening of the exhibit. Complete show info is on the LightBox website, http://lightbox-photographic.c….
“Since 2011, I have been making handmade prints using the 19th century platinum/palladium process. Most recently I have wanted to introduce color into my prints without abandoning the beauty of the platinum/palladium process. This collection is primarily printed using two different techniques which separate the color from the black in an image. Black is printed with platinum/palladium while color is printed with the 19th century single or tri-color gum bichromate process or printed using modern digital archival pigment inks. Platinum/palladium over archival pigment ink requires two layers for each print while gum bichromate over platinum/palladium can require four to six layers for each print. This has been a joyful exploration of color.” ~ Michael Puff
“Color is my daylong obsession, joy, and torment.” ― Claude Monet
Michael Puff is a photographer living in Montara, CA. He began using photography as his primary artistic expression in 2004. Puff’s work has been exhibited at the LightBox Photographic Gallery, Astoria, OR; de Young Museum, San Francisco, CA; Ryan Gallery at Art Intersection, Gilbert, AZ; Duncan Miller Gallery, Los Angeles, CA and Center for Photographic Art, Carmel, CA. His work is included in the book Digital Negatives with QuadToneRIP published in 2021 by Focal Press. Michael Puff is a proud member of the LightBox Photographic Gallery Guild.

Pro Photo Supply - Cyanotypes a DIY Workshop with Claudia Hollister
2024-08-31 11:00 - 15:00 | Pro Photo Supply – Event Space, 1801 NW Northrup St, Portland, OR, 97209, United States
Pro Photo Supply – Cyanotypes a DIY Workshop with Claudia Hollister
Saturday August 31st 11am-3pm
Pro Photo Supply Event Center
1801 NW Northrup St, Portland, OR 97209
503-517-3646
Mon-Friday 8am-5pm
www.prophotosupply.com

Pro Photo Supply is teaming up with Blue Sky Oregon Center for the Photographic Arts and local artist Claudia Hollister to offer this fun and unique workshop where you’ll get a hands-on lesson in creating your own cyanotypes!
What is a cyanotype?
Cyanotype prints are an exciting non-toxic, alternative photographic process using light-sensitive iron salts and UV light to develop a blue-colored image. Cyanotype prints have no emulsion, instead, the light-sensitive iron salts have been infused into the paper fibers while a negative film placed on the sensitized paper is exposed to UV light. Once the image has finished being exposed it must be washed out in water to reveal a positive image. The blues are unique to this process and can’t be duplicated in any other medium.
The cyanotype process was invented by Sir John Herschel in 1842 to create architectural blueprints. Before the invention of photography, scientists utilized detailed descriptions and other artistic processes (typically illustrations or engravings) to record botanical specimens. In 1843, Anna Atkins printed the first cyanotype prints documenting plant and sea life. Anna self-published her detailed and meticulous botanical images using the cyanotype photographic process in her 1843 book, Photographs of British Algae: Cyanotype Impressions. With a limited number of copies, it was the first book ever to be printed and illustrated by photography.
About this Class
This is a 4-hour workshop designed to take you through the process of creating your own photographic cyanotype prints. In this workshop, you will learn how to create both a positive and negative transparency film from a photograph.
You will learn what photographs are likely to give you a successful cyanotype print. We use the word “likely” since the process is not an exact science. Great photographs do not always translate into great cyanotype prints.
https://www.blueskygallery.org…
https://www.claudiahollister.c…

North Oregon Coast 3-day workshop on Long Exposure with Thibault Roland
2024-09-07 - 2024-09-09 | OR
Thibault Roland is a recognized fine art photographer who specializes in seascapes, landscapes and architecture. He is a master of long exposure, infrared, tilt/shift and black and white photography.
Join him for a 3-day workshop September 07-09 to capture some of the most amazing landmarks in the area between Astoria and Lincoln City, OR. Among others, we will capture the Astoria Bridge and the breathtaking rock formations and seastacks of Cannon Beach, Cape Kiwanda, and Siletz Bay.
During this workshop, you will learn fine art photography, the fascinating long exposure technique, as well as sharpen your photographic and visualization skills. During this unique photography adventure you will also learn some of Thibault’s best editing tricks and you will get feedback on how to improve your images, both in the field and in the digital darkroom.
Group size: 6 participants maximum
Find more details or register here: https://www.thibaultroland.com…

www.thibaultroland.com

Photography Workshop in Provence, France with Fritz Liedtke
2024-09-07 08:00 - 2024-09-14 17:00 | OR
September 7-14, 2024
La Fontaine, Velleron, France
Private room with en-suite bathroom 4400€ per person
Private room with shared bathroom 4200€ per person
Join Portland photographer and artist Fritz Liedtke in Provence, France, for an intimate and transformative week-long photography retreat that you won’t forget.
Fritz Liedtke and Raina Stinson invite you to join them in the South of France for a week in September, where you will:
• learn to create stunning artistic portraits in majestic locations in the south of France;
• dial in your lighting, with both natural light and portable flash;
• have time to photograph models and dancers in chateaus, abbeys, gardens, and villages, with instructor input and feedback;
• have private access to photograph in some of the region’s hidden treasures;
• visit the best antique sellers and farmer’s markets;
• taste local Provençal food and wine;
• all this, while living in the French countryside next to the village of Velleron, surrounded by a small group of like-minded artists.
The focus of this photography workshop is fine art portraiture. Using local models and dancers, vintage clothing, local antiques, and the villages, chateaus, and fields of Provence, you’ll learn to elevate your portrait photography from good to extraordinary. Master photographer Fritz Liedtke will share with you his 35 years as a portrait photographer, helping you learn the ins and outs of creating powerful portraits. You’ll learn how to see light, and how to use it to your advantage (including the use of light modifiers and small, portable flashes). Through in-class discussions, on-location demonstrations, and time to photograph with models, you’ll learn about planning, wardrobe, model selection and direction, location selection, lighting, and post-processing, to create deeply moving portraits.
In this workshop, you’ll also learn to transcend the fears and limitations that keep you from your best work as an artist. Through a variety of exercises, Raina and Fritz will help you to see what hinders you from your best work, and how to move past these barriers with freedom and confidence.
All of this will take place in a private residence in Velleron, France, surrounded by acres of gardens, groves, and a swimming pool, and within walking distance of the village and its famous farmer’s market. Regular outings will take us to chateaus, villages, and secret locations throughout the region, where you can photograph, shop, eat, and explore.
Not only will you learn to create beautiful photographs in Provence, but also to come away refreshed and invigorated as an artist. You’ll learn to fine-tune both your vision and your technique. You’ll return home with a beautiful portfolio and a full heart.
Please join us.
7 Nights, 7 Days
September 7th to 14th, 2024
La Fontaine, Velleron, France
Learn more here: https://www.rainastinsonphotography.com/portraiture-in-provence-september-7th-14th-2024
View Fritz’s work here:
www.fritzliedtke.com
www.fritzphotographic.com
@fritzphoto1

Introduction to Platinum Palladium Printing with Paul Cunningham
2024-09-20 18:00 - 2024-09-21 17:00 | LightBox Photographic Gallery, 1045 Marine Dr., Astoria, OR, 97103, United States
Introduction to Platinum Palladium Printing with Paul Cunningham
September 2024, Friday 20th 6-8pm / Saturday 21st 9am -5pm
October 2024, Friday 18th 6-8pm / Saturday 19th 9am -5 pm
LightBox Photographic Gallery
1045 Marine Dr.
Astoria, OR 97103
(503) 468-0238
lightbox-photographic.com
Wednesday – Saturday, 12 – 5:00pm
Cost: $350 including all materials
Discover the timeless artistry of Platinum Palladium printing in this introductory class designed for photographers of all levels. Throughout the class, students will delve into the fundamentals of this historic printing process, exploring its unique characteristics and aesthetic qualities.
During the Friday evening reception, participants will have the chance to engage with fellow students and the instructor with a class introduction, setting the stage for an immersive learning experience. On Saturday, students will embark on the main course, where they will learn step-by-step techniques for creating stunning prints using the Platinum Palladium process.
From digital negatives to coating and exposing paper, students will learn about every stage of the printing process. Through demonstrations and personalized guidance, participants will develop the skills and confidence to produce their own exquisite prints.
As a highlight of the course, each student will have the opportunity to create a print from one of their own images, putting their newfound knowledge into practice under the guidance of their experienced instructor.
Whether you’re a seasoned photographer looking to expand your repertoire or a newcomer to alternative printing processes, this course offers a unique opportunity to explore the beauty and versatility of Platinum Palladium printing. Join us and unlock the potential of this captivating medium. This course does not cover the intricacies of creating digital negatives. The focus remains on mastering the essential skills required to produce stunning Platinum Palladium prints.
Note: Enrollment will be limited to a maximum of six participants. Students are asked to submit one image file that will be prepared as a digital negative, two weeks in advance of the class.
Paul Cunningham is an Oregon-based photographer and owner of The Cunningham Press. Paul has been engaged in Platinum Palladium printing for over ten years and his prints are sold around the world.
www.thecunninghampress.com
To register or for more information, contact Michael Granger at LightBox (503) 468-0238, or email michael@lightbox-photographic.com
You can also register via EventBrite:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/989347072727

South Oregon Coast 3-day workshop on Long Exposure with Thibault Roland
2024-09-21 - 2024-09-23 | OR
South Oregon Coast 3-day workshop on Long Exposure with Thibault Roland
September 21-23 2024
Between Bandon and Brookings, OR.
Register: South Oregon Coast Workshop – September 2024 – Thibault Roland
$1800
Thibault Roland is a recognized fine art photographer who specializes in seascapes, landscapes and architecture. He is a master of long exposure, infrared, tilt/shift and black and white photography.
Join him for a 3-day workshop September 21-23 to capture the most amazing rock formations and seastacks in the area between Bandon and Brookings, OR.
During this unique adventure workshop, you will learn long exposure, fine art photography, as well as sharpen your photographic and visualization skills in a small group setting. On Sunday, Thibault will also teach some of his best editing tricks and provide feedback on your images and insights on how to improve them both in the field and in the digital darkroom.
Group size: 6 participants maximum

Find more details or register here: https://www.thibaultroland.com…
www.thibaultroland.com

UNSEEN IMAGES - New Work from the Photography at Oregon Committee
2024-10-04 17:00 - 18:00 | Dot Dotson’s, 1668 Willamette, Eugene, OR, 97401, United States
UNSEEN IMAGES – New Work from the Photography at Oregon Committee
October 4th – October 31st, 2024
Opening Reception, Friday, October 4th from 5-6 p.m.
During Eugene’s First Friday Artwalk
Dot Dotson’s Gallery
1668 Willamette St.
Eugene, OR 97401
(541) 485-1771
Mon-Fri: 10 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Sat: 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
photographyatoregon.org
Free and open to the public
Photography at Oregon is proud to present its own exhibition!
UNSEEN IMAGES
New Work from the Photography at Oregon Committee

The Opening Reception is on Friday, October 4th from 5-6 p.m. during Eugene’s First Friday Artwalk.
The POA committee members will be present and there will be hors d’oeuvres and refreshments.
Exhibiting Photographers and Members of the Photograhy at Oregon Committee are:
Susie Morill – Linda Devenow – Sarah Grew – Paul Neevel – Doremus Scudder – Michael Strain – Michael Z. Taylor – Guy Weese
The entire exhibition will be photographs that have never before been exhibited; new work unseen until now.
This is a great opportunity to get to know the members of Photography at Oregon, who dedicate their time and effort to promoting photographic events here in the Willamette Valley. Plus, you’ll get to see just what fine photographers they are as well. The show promises to be varied, thought-provoking and downright beautiful.
Start your First Friday Artwalk with us, raise a glass, look at the photographs and talk to the photographers. We hope to see you there.
photographyatoregon.org

The PhotoZone Gallery Group Show
2024-10-04 17:30 - 19:30 | New Zone Gallery, 110 E 11th Ave, Eugene, OR, 97401, United States
The PhotoZone Gallery Group Show
October 3rd through October 26th
Opening Reception: October 4th, First Friday 5:30 – 7:30 pm
New Zone Gallery
110 East 11th
Eugene, OR 97401
(541) 683-0759

Kris Davidson, American Timescapes
2024-10-04 18:00 - 20:00 | Pushdot Studio, 2505 SE 11th Avenue, Portland, OR, 97202, United States
Kris Davidson, American Timescapes

Open/Close: October 4th, 2024 – November 27th, 2024
Opening Reception l Artist Talk: October 4th, 2024 6-8pm
PUSHDOT STUDIO
2505 SE 11th Avenue, Suite 104
Portland, OR 97202
503.224.5925
Gallery Hours: Mon-Fri. 8:30am to 5:00pm, free admission
Kris Davidson | AMERICAN TIMESCAPES
Stories are the pillars of the self, revealing who we have been, who we are, and who we are becoming — yet they remain intangible, sliding across time and shapeshifting between fact and fiction. In my work, I am primarily concerned with the translation of stories across time, an investigation that draws me toward the concept of deep time. Through my photographic collages — slicing and reorganizing slivers of frozen time — I explore how our stories might inhabit the past, present, and future simultaneously.
In “American Timescapes,” I address the ephemerality of the American experience across deep time. Each piece in this series is constructed from three separate photographs of a landscape or region, taken minutes, hours, days, or even years apart. These images are then cut, folded, and combined to form 3-dimensional photo sculptures that visualize a compressing of time.
As we confront the realities of climate change and accelerate toward numerous technological breakthroughs — from gene editing to advances in AI and expanded space exploration — the narratives we create will shape who we are becoming. “American Timescapes” is an invitation to reflect on our relationship with all of time — the past, the present, and the deep future — and to reconsider how we are crafting the story of our existence.
Kris Davidson, a native of Sweden, spent her childhood between the Scandinavian subarctic and Texas. She spent 15 years as an editorial photographer before transitioning to an artistic practice that explores how stories are translated across the past, present, and future. Using collage and mixed media on photographic prints, Kris delves into storytelling and memory across deep time.
Her photography has been featured in National Geographic Traveler, Lonely Planet Traveler, and other major publications. Prior to her photography career, Kris worked as a branding professional in the San Francisco Bay Area for eight years. She is also an experienced educator, having collaborated with the National Geographic Society and the Academy of Art University in San Francisco.
Kris holds a BA from Loyola University in New Orleans and is currently pursuing an MFA at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, expected in 2025. She is based in Seattle, Washington.
www.krisdavidson.com

Palouse 3-day workshop on Long Exposure with Thibault Roland
2024-10-05 - 2024-10-07 | OR
Palouse 3-day workshop on Long Exposure with Thibault Roland
October 05-07 2024
Palouse region (Eastern Washington)
$1550
Group size: 6 participants maximum
Find more details or register here: https://www.thibaultroland.com…
Thibault Roland is a recognized fine art photographer who specializes in seascapes, landscapes and architecture. He is a master of long exposure, infrared, tilt/shift and black and white photography.
Join him in the Palouse for a 3-day workshop October 05-07 to capture gorgeous rolling hills, the vibrant greens and yellows of wheat and canola fields, and elegant wind turbines. Last but not least, he will bring you to secret locations where you’ll get to shoot spooky abandoned houses!
If you want to learn long exposure or fine art photography, sharpen your photographic and visualization skills in a small group setting, this photo adventure will be perfect for you! Cherry on the cake, Thibault will also share some of his best editing tricks during the classroom session planned on Sunday and provide feedback on how to improve your images.
https://www.thibaultroland.com

Ron Dobrowski, Silver Gelatin Retro
2024-10-05 13:00 - 17:00 | The O’Brien Photo Gallery, 2833 Willamette, Ste. B, Eugene, OR, 97405, United States
Ron Dobrowski, Silver Gelatin Retro
October 4 – October 30, 2024
Artist reception on Saturday October 5 from 1-5 pm (calendar)
The O’Brien Photo Gallery
2833 Willamette, Ste. B
Eugene, OR 97405
(541) 729-3572
Open Monday through Friday from 1-5 pm.
Call to be sure we are open
https://www.waltobrien.net/the…

Montana is where my photographic journey began. My early years were spent on a farm in the rural eastern edge of the state. I went on to study and earn a degree in photography at Montana State University. It was there that I was convinced of photography’s enormous importance as a medium for communication and self expression. I was also drawn to the combination of technical knowledge and aesthetic considerations needed to achieve any level of competence in the media.
My technical approach to black & white photography follows traditional, film based techniques. Medium format film cameras are used as well as a traditional darkroom where I develop the film and print the photographs. Selenium toning is used on all but the smallest prints to enhance the final appearance and to increase the archival qualities of the image. These are methods that I have employed since studying photography at MSU.
My photographs are produced in numbered, limited editions and are matted and framed using archival materials. Although my technical approach is ‘old school’, I strive to produce contemporary artworks that show a unique vision, emphasizes content and evoke a response on various levels.
I work out of my home and studio in Springfield, Oregon.
Silver Gelatin – what is it?
Silver Gelatin photography methods were developed in the 19th century and became the standard way of producing black & white photographs for much of the 20th century. It has a rich tradition of journalistic as well creative fine art photography that spans several decades. Well known mid century artists such as Edward Weston, Dorothea Lange, Ansel Adams, Imogen Cunningham, and countless others produced a lifetime’s work using silver gelatin as their primary photographic process.
The term ‘silver gelatin’ refers to the coating on the photographic paper which consists of light sensitive silver halides suspended in a flexible gelatin emulsion. It is this coating that enables the paper to reveal an image when exposed to light, usually passed through a black & white negative, and then processed in chemistry consisting of a developer, stop bath and fixer. It’s science and chemistry but it seems like magic.

Thalia by Robert Adams
2024-10-12 12:00 - 19:00 | LightBox Photographic Gallery, 1045 Marine Dr., Astoria, OR, 97103, United States
Thalia by Robert Adams
October 12th – December 7th, 2024
Opening: Saturday, October 12th
LightBox Photographic Gallery opens Thalia by Robert Adams on Saturday, October 12th.
LightBox invites you to the opening day of this monumental exhibit and book release celebration. The exhibit runs through December 7, 2024. This exhibit will not be seen on the website, it is in person only.
Years ago, Robert and Kerstin Adams bought from the Metropolitan Museum a reproduction of a Roman portrait of the Greek goddess Thalia, a muse for pastoral poets. They kept it on top of a bookcase as a reminder of the classical inheritance that we all share. Recently, they moved it temporarily to a spot next to the front window in their living room, and discovered in the brighter light qualities that inspired them. Robert photographed the sculpture for two days at various hours. What most impressed them was the portrait’s serenity.
Thalia by Robert Adams has been released as a hard cover book by Fraenkel Gallery, San Francisco. It is the honor of LightBox Photographic Gallery to host the exhibit Thalia by Robert Adams with the original Silver Gelatin prints created from the negatives. It is also the honor of Gallery director Michael Granger to have assisted Robert with this project by printing the original work at Robert’s request and direction. The exhibit Thalia opens at LightBox Photographic Gallery on Saturday, October 12th and exhibits through December 7th.
Robert Adams (b.1937) has been a photographer for sixty years. His work has been supported by the National Endowment for the Arts, the Guggenheim Foundation, and the MacArthur Foundation, and has resulted in more than fifty publications. Retrospective exhibitions of his photographs have been held at the Yale University Art Gallery, the Philadelphia Museum of Art, and, most recently, at the National Gallery of Art.

Loren Nelson - Found Subject(s) Matter
2024-10-12 16:00 - 19:00 | LightBox Photographic Gallery, 1045 Marine Dr., Astoria, OR, 97103, United States
Loren Nelson – Found Subject(s) Matter

October 12th – November 6th, 2024
Opening: Saturday, October 12th 4-7pm
LightBox Photographic Gallery & Fine Printing
1045 Marine Drive
Astoria, Oregon 97103
(503) 468-0238
Hours: Wednesday – Saturday 12 pm to 5 pm
LightBox Photographic Gallery opens Loren Nelson • Found Subject(s) Matter from 4-7pm on Saturday, October 12th. LightBox invites you to share the night with LightBox Guild member Loren Nelson who exhibits a masterful collection of work in the LightBox Upper Gallery. The exhibit runs through November 6, 2024.
“Walking with a friend down an alleyway on our way to lunch, I stumbled upon a patch of sunlight reflected from a parked van onto the pavement in the shadow of a neighboring building. While exploring the visual possibilities of a pile of fishing nets on a dock in Astoria, I encountered the rusty hull of a vessel under repair. During a stay at my son’s flat in London, I became fascinated by the constantly shifting reflections inside a lampshade. These moments of discovery are always unexpected and delightfully surprising.
In my photography, I don’t actively search for images. Such an approach often leads to disappointment when visual opportunities don’t appear. Instead, I prefer to immerse myself in environments where I am more likely to be invited by Spirit to photograph. I remain open and receptive, grateful when these visual gifts present themselves. Often, though, I am greeted by something entirely random and unexpected, which catches me off guard and inspires a response. The images in this show are some of my favorite examples of these serendipitous encounters.”
~ Loren Nelson
For over 45 years Loren Nelson has photographed with a Deardorff 4X5 view camera and film, and used a traditional darkroom to produce selenium-toned silver gelatin prints. Recently, he has also incorporated a digital workflow, using 35mm digital cameras and an iPhone to respond more spontaneously to his surroundings. Along with his darkroom work, he prints his images on fine-art papers, using archival pigment inks. Ongoing bodies of work include Pacific Northwest landscapes, seascapes, driftwood studies, botanicals, and Wasteland, a series on plastic-wrapped landscapes. Loren Nelson’s photographs are in numerous public and private collections, including the Portland Art Museum; the Hallie Ford Museum of Art; Salem, Oregon; and the Florida Museum of Photographic Arts; Tampa, FL. He is represented by the Portland Art Museum/Rental Sales Gallery in Portland, OR, and LightBox Photographic Gallery in Astoria, OR. His work has been published in View Camera, LensWork, B&W, Shots, and Analog Forever Magazines. Loren is a member of the LightBox Photographic Guild.

Pro Photo Supply - Prints and Pints
2024-10-23 18:30 - 20:30 | Wayfinder Beer, 304 SE 2nd Ave, Portland, OR, 97214, United States
Pro Photo Supply – Prints and Pints
Wednesday, October 23rd 6:30pm-8:30pm
Wayfinder Beer
304 SE 2nd Ave, Portland, OR 97214
(503) 718-2337
$10
For this meetup, we will meet at Wayfinder Beer to hang out, enjoy some food and drinks, and connect with other Portland photographic and creative community members. Each attendee’s image will be visible for discussion focused on positive feedback, critiques, and questions about each photographer’s work.
Towards the end of this event, each attendee will be randomly assigned the extra print of another attendee’s work to take home. Food and drink is not provided by the Pro Photo Supply and must be purchased separately by each attendee.
Prints & Pints Tickets, Wed, Oct 23, 2024 at 6:30 PM | Eventbrite

Pro Photo Supply - Capturing Panther Creek Falls with Sigma
2024-10-23 19:00 - 21:00 | OR
Pro Photo Supply – Capturing Panther Creek Falls with Sigma

Start and finish run dates for the offering: Oct 23rd, 26th, and 30th
Virtual Meeting on the 23rd, Panther Creek Falls on the 26th, and Virtual again on the 30th
Panther Creek Falls
NF-65
Carson, WA 98610
$15
Capturing Panther Creek Falls with Sigma Tickets, Sat, Oct 26, 2024 at 8:00 AM | Eventbrite
Are you interested in making better images out in nature, but not sure where to start? Do you like hanging out with other photographers in nature to create images and learn together? Join Pro Photo Supply and Aaron Norberg, the northwest Sigma Tech Rep, for an introduction to the wide world of waterfall and forest photography at this group meetup at Panther Creek Falls!
For this event, we will hold a short virtual meeting on Google Meet in the evening on Wednesday, October 23rd at 7:00 pm where we’ll answer any questions about driving to and parking at Panther Creek Falls, cover what gear you’ll want to be sure you have, and answer any other questions. Aaron will talk about which lenses Sigma will have available for attendees to try in the field. On the day of the meet-up, we’ll meet on-site at Panther Creek Falls to cover the basics and give you tips on exposure settings to help you capture scenes you’ll be happy to share, print, and post! Lastly, Aaron will loan out Sigma lenses to attendees before we head down to the falls.
There are two observation points at Panther Creek Falls, the upper area is a short 5-minute walk from the trailhead and the lower observation point is about 10 minutes from the trailhead. Attendees will be able to capture images from both observation points as well as lush forest scenes, and colorful detail shots along the trail.
PLEASE NOTE: The trails are relatively steep and in parts of the lower trail quite narrow. Appropriate footwear, and comfortability on a moderately challenging, albeit very short, trail are needed for this event. If you are unsure, please refer to the video below to watch a sped-up phone recording of a Pro Photo Staff member traversing the trail earlier in September.
THIS EVENT WILL HAPPEN RAIN OR SHINE!
Recommended Gear to Bring:
Camera
One or more charged batteries
Memory card(s)
Lens(es)
Tripod
Filters – Circular Polarizer and ND Filter’s are recommended
Other Recommended Items
Water/Snacks
Comfortable, waterproof trail walking shoes
Weather-appropriate attire
Basic medical kit and any medication you may need
Miscellaneous Details
Walk difficulty: The trail is in great condition and includes some gradual elevation changes.
Information and Park Rules: Can be found HERE
Pro Photo Supply will host a virtual image review session following this outing on Wednesday, October 30th from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm.
** *Don’t forget to check out our RENTAL department for any other gear you’re missing or would like to try out! Attendees of this event will receive 25% off a rental placed for this event. Details for utilizing this discount will be sent in your order confirmation email.***
Capturing Panther Creek Falls with Sigma Tickets, Sat, Oct 26, 2024 at 8:00 AM | Eventbrite

Carbon Transfer Workshop with Jim Fitzgerald
2024-10-25 08:00 - 2024-10-27 17:00 | LightBox Photographic Gallery, 1045 Marine Dr., Astoria, OR, 97103, United States
Carbon Transfer Workshop with Jim Fitzgerald
October 25, 26 and 27, 2024
LightBox Photographic Gallery
1045 Marine Dr.
Astoria, OR 97103
(503) 468-0238
lightbox-photographic.com
Wednesday – Saturday, 12 – 5:00pm
Cost: $499 including all materials
We have scheduled our next Carbon Transfer Workshop with Jim Fitzgerald. The workshop is completely hands on and intensive in learning and practicing all the steps required to make beautiful Carbon Transfer Prints. Please join us!
Carbon Transfer prints display an incredible tonal range, the emulsion forms a relief in the surface of the print which creates a feeling of dimension, and the carbon pigmented emulsion is stable and will not fade for 10000 years. They are produced as contact prints from in camera and or digital negs.
“In this workshop we will cover the fundamentals of the process of carbon transfer printing and you will learn about the materials needed, how to make the pigmented gelatin called “glop”, how to pour the warm gelatin onto the temporary support which is called tissue, sensitize the tissue with Ammonium Dichromate, expose the tissue to a UV light source, transfer the tissue to the final support paper, develop the image in the hot water bath and techniques for finishing the print. This sounds like a daunting task with many steps but do not worry. With my guidance I will take you through these steps and explain how everything is in balance with each other. It sounds harder than it is, trust me! Most of all we will have a great deal of fun! I absolutely love what I do and love to pass on my knowledge to future carbon printers or even satisfy the curiosity of “how is it done?” The process is a contact printing process and we will be using 8×10 negatives. I use 8×10 film negatives and I will bring some to print. All of the materials will be provided. All I ask is to bring your enthusiasm, curiosity and willingness to learn one of the finest printing process I have ever discovered.
The cost for the workshop is $499, with all materials provided!

To register or for more information, contact Michael Granger at LightBox (503) 468-0238, or email michael@lightbox-photographic.com

Sandy Brown Jensen's Gold Leaf Photography Exhibition - Ravenscapes: Oregon Dreams in Gold
2024-11-02 13:00 - 16:00 | The O’Brien Photo Gallery, 2833 Willamette, Ste. B, Eugene, OR, 97405, United States
Sandy Brown Jensen’s Gold Leaf Photography Exhibition – Ravenscapes: Oregon Dreams in Gold

Saturday, November 2 – January 2, 2025.
Reception on Saturday, November 2 from 1:00 – 4:00 pm.
The O’Brien Photo Gallery
2833 Willamette, Ste. B
Eugene, Oregon, 97405
(541) 729-3572
Open Weekdays from 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
https://www.waltobrien.net/the…

Eugene, OR Local artist Sandy Brown Jensen is proud to present her solo exhibition, “Ravenscapes: Oregon Dreams in Gold,” featuring a stunning collection of gold leaf photographs that capture the essence of Oregon’s landscapes and the mystical presence of ravens.
Step into a world where nature’s beauty meets artistic vision. Each image tells a unique story, illuminated by the ethereal glow of 24K gold.
Join us for an unforgettable journey through Oregon’s golden dreams. Experience the magic where photography and alchemy merge, revealing the spirit of Oregon’s wild places and their watchful guardians. From coastal sunsets to forest depths, witness familiar scenes transformed into timeless treasures.
Gilded Photography is Photography Églomisé“Verre Églomisé” is a pre-Roman art form where the image is painted in reverse on glass, then the surface gilded or silvered. “Photography Églomisé” uses a transparency film instead of glass and uses a photograph instead of a painting, but otherwise, the process is the same–gold or silver leaf is applied to the back. My frames are gold or silver Italian Roma wood frames of the highest quality and all framing is done to museum standards. The result is an elegant and unique work of art.
Sandy lives in Eugene, Oregon. She is happily married to her Shakespeare scholar husband, Peter, and they are ruled by two cats in a house not too far from the Willamette River. She is an avid hiker and backpacker as well as a passionate home cook. Her favorite city is Paris.
“I am interested in photographing those dreamlike moments between worlds; the hour before dark, windows that open into mysterious or suggestive interiors; the shore between sea and land—moments where one world somehow comes to an end and flows into something new.
In my photography, I attempt to make things look as if they were imbued with a dramatic underlying force. I photograph to discover traces of the luminous fingerprints of the divine.
Photography takes me out of my head and into the world of light and shadow, form and composition.
I seek source imagery–those images that for me are emerging from some fresh well of dreams. To seek source imagery is to surface my most forgotten images and to express them in my art. I use blur, double exposure, tintype, gilded vellum, brushed aluminum and other methods that suggest memory, dream, and reflection. To surface and express source imagery is my challenge, and that is my journey now.”
https://mindonfire.us/about-wr…

Franka M. Gabler - Whispers of Nature
2024-11-09 13:00 - 15:00 | Emerald Art Center, 500 Main St., Springfield, OR, 97477, United States
Franka M. Gabler – Whispers of Nature
Nov. 5th-27th
Opening Reception during the Second Friday Art Walk, Nov. 8th from 5-7:30pm.
Artist’s Talk is on the following Saturday, Nov. 9th starting at 1pm at the Emerald Art Center
Emerald Art Center
500 Main St, Springfield, OR 97477
Phone: (541) 726-8595
11 a.m. – 4 – p.m. Tuesday – Saturday (closed Thanksgiving and black Friday)
www.emeraldartcenter.org
Free and open to the public
For many years the photographer, Franka M. Gabler has been drawing inspiration from subtle, moody, often intimate landscapes. Her compositions are somewhere between detail or abstract, and the wider view, beyond mere documentation of a particular location. Such compositions allow her to isolate unique scenes that speak to her, from otherwise well-known places.
When in nature, Franka follows her intuition to see what entices her and draws her attention, hoping to recognize a simple story to capture the essence of the place. She’s inherently drawn to smaller, more intimate scenes that capture the spirit of a place, particularly to quiet and moody scenes. Snow, mist, fog, and even haze are her favorite conditions to photograph since they add a little extra to the composition – a bit of atmosphere and mood. To her, the composition is more than just a choice of subject and distribution of key elements of the scene. It also includes exposure decisions, and choice of light, color, contrast, and weather – all these elements are particularly helpful in depicting mood and capturing the essence.
The exhibit “Whispers of Nature” includes photographs of smaller, evocative scenes from California – primarily Yosemite and Eastern Sierra – the places she knows well and with which she has developed an emotional connection. Sometimes it’s about capturing subtle light, colors, and contrast. Other times it’s about capturing her experience in nature when making the images: the softness and silence of the falling snow, or a quiet time in a forest, observing nature that is preparing for rest.
Franka will be giving a presentation “Conveying Mood and Emotion” on November 9, 2024, at 1 pm at the Emerald Arty Center, Springfield, OR. The event is open to the public.
Award-winning photographer and scientist, Franka M. Gabler, developed a fascination, admiration, and respect for nature early in her lifetime. Franka strives to convey mood and capture the essence of the scenes she photographs. Her photographs are ethereal and often evoke sentimental feelings.
Franka’s photographs have been recognized internationally. In 2022 she was the overall winner of the Landscape Photography World Awards. In 2021 she received the 2021 First Place award for the ‘Intimate and Abstract category of the Natural Landscape Photography Awards, and in 2023 she was recognized as a Highly Commended Photographer of the Year. Her photographs have been published in several books and publications. Her black & white portfolio “Expressive Yosemite” is published in Issue No. 159 of the LensWork Photography Magazine. Her work has been featured in numerous exhibits and is represented in private collections throughout the United States and abroad. She’s a photography instructor for Out of Chicago Photography Conferences.
Franka lives in the Sierra foothills, in the small mountain town of Coarsegold, not far from Yosemite National Park. You can learn more about her work at: www.frankagabler.com.

Julie Moore - Connected at LightBox Photographic Gallery
2024-11-09 16:00 - 19:00 | LightBox Photographic Gallery, 1045 Marine Dr., Astoria, OR, 97103, United States
Julie Moore – Connected at LightBox Photographic Gallery
November 9th – December 11th, 2024
Opening: Saturday, November 9th 4-7pm
LightBox Photographic Gallery & Fine Printing
1045 Marine Drive
Astoria, Oregon 97103
(503) 468-0238
Hours: Wednesday – Saturday 12 pm to 5 pm

LightBox Photographic Gallery opens Julie Moore • Connected from 4-7pm on Saturday, November 9th.
LightBox invites you to share the night with LightBox Guild member Julie Moore who exhibits a unique collection of work in the LightBox Upper Gallery. The exhibit runs through December 11, 2024.
“In this work, I explore the intricate tapestry of connection through the symbolism of red threads and the intimate gestures we share with one another. Each element serves as a metaphor for the unseen bonds that link us, weaving together our experiences, emotions, and vulnerabilities within and across species.
The red thread, often associated with protection and connection, symbolizes the ties that bind us to one another, even across distances. It speaks to the idea that our relationships, though sometimes fragile, are woven with strength and resilience, reminding us that our shared experiences can create profound ties that transcend time and space.
Through this work, I invite viewers to consider their own threads of connection—what binds them to others, how they navigate their relationships, and the protective layers they create. The interplay of color, form, and gesture in my work serves as a reminder of the beauty found in our interconnected lives.
“Connected” seeks to illuminate the power of these invisible ties and to celebrate the shared experience that unites us all. May we honor the red threads that connect us, the lifelines that sustain us, and the promises we make that echo through our hearts.”
~ Julie Moore
Julie Moore has been creating her evocative style of art for just shy of a decade. Though she has no formal training in photography, Julie has felt captivated by the visual arts throughout her life. She was first inspired to pick up a camera many years ago while visiting Ireland in the company of a shaman, and she has been photographing the beauty of her world ever since. Perhaps surprisingly, she creates her captivating art primarily with her iPhone, visualizing, creating and processing her images with the camera she carries in her pocket. She also creates some of her images with her Holga, a medium-format film camera. Julie makes many of her prints using the polymer-photogravure process. Drawn to this alternative method of printmaking, she also employs other complimentary techniques during the intaglio printing process, such as chine-collé and à la poupée. About her work, Julie has said: “My images share the way I see the world, its soft tenderness and extravagant beauty, its agonizing loss and exquisite aging. I see the overlooked aspects of life and nature. There is small and precious beauty in the unseen, a part of everyday life that can go missing because it is not prominent, yet has much to teach us.” Julie’s work has been shown in a number of juried exhibitions in various galleries across the country.
Robert Adams exhibit Thalia continues in the lower gallery until December 7th. Thalia by Robert Adams has been released as a hard cover book and is available. Complete show info is on the LightBox website, http://lightbox-photographic.c…

Christopher Rauschenberg at the Nine Gallery
2024-12-07 14:00 - 17:00 | Nine Gallery, 122 NW 8th Avenue, Portland, OR, 97209, United States
Christopher Rauschenberg at the Nine Gallery
December 5-28, 2024
Opening reception, Thursday, December 5th, 5-8 pm
The artist will also be present each Saturday from 2-5 pm (calendar)
Nine Gallery
122 NW 8th Avenue
Portland, Oregon
Gallery hours are Wednesday-Saturday 12-5 pm
The gallery will be closed December 25, 26 & 27.

The LightBox Winter Members Exhibit
2024-12-14 16:00 - 19:00 | LightBox Photographic Gallery, 1045 Marine Dr., Astoria, OR, 97103, United States
The LightBox Winter Members Exhibit

Opening: December 14th, 2024 4-7pm on Saturday
December 14, 2024 – February 1, 2025
LightBox Photographic Gallery & Fine Printing
1045 Marine Drive
Astoria, Oregon 97103
(503) 468-0238
Hours: Wednesday – Saturday 12 pm to 5 pm
LightBox Photographic Gallery opens 200, The LightBox Winter Members Exhibit, from 4-7pm on Saturday December 14th. The 200th Exhibit at LightBox Photographic Gallery consists of the work of members of the gallery with a thank you for all their support and interest. The exhibit runs through February 1, 2025. Complete show info is on the LightBox website, http://lightbox-photographic.c…. Contact LightBox at 503-468-0238. LightBox is located at 1045 Marine Drive, hours Wed. – Sat., 12 – 5:00pm

The 200th Exhibit at LightBox Photographic Gallery consists of the work of the Members of the Gallery with a thank you for all their support and interest.
David McCrae • Bill Kirby • Larry Huhn • Rich Bergemen • Loren Nelson • Donald MacDonald • Terry Thompson • Kathy Radie • Roger Dorband • Richard Kohler • Dan Gerth • Don Frank • Laura Kurtenbach • Matt Ragen • Walt O’Brien • Chris Villiers • Michael Puff • Jim Fitzgerald • Jason Biehner • Marc McVey • John Albers-Mead • Sam Blair • Ronald Butler • Mark Kronquist • Kimberly Sawyer • Michelle Swanson • Martha Clarkson • Paul Cunningham • Bruce Dumdei • Walt Duddington • Julie Moore • Phillip Burger • Dave Hanson • Bob Levine • Ed Hamilton • Sandy Brown Jensen • Larry Bullis • Jane Allyn • Matthew Norman • Joni Kabana • Kelly James • Stu Levy • Jeremy Akins • Eleanor Gorman • Steven Goldberg • Ernst Ulrich-Shaefer • Betsy Carnes • Horatio Law • Marc McVey • Jody Miller • David White • Rachel Wolf
And more to come…….

Apply now to the 2025 Pacific Northwest Drawers
2024-12-18 22:59 | Blue Sky Gallery, 122 NW 8th Avenue, Portland, OR, 97209, United States
Apply now to the 2025 Pacific Northwest Drawers
Deadline: Wed, Dec 18, 2024, 10:59 PM (PT)
Blue Sky, the Oregon Center for the Photographic Arts
122 NW 8th Ave
Portland, OR 97209
Blue Sky is now accepting submissions for the 2025 Pacific Northwest Drawers. Photographers from Alaska, British Columbia, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, and Washington are welcome to apply.
There is no application fee to enter.
Blue Sky established the Pacific Northwest Drawers in 2007 to showcase regional contemporary photographers through an annual juried exhibition. Selected work can be viewed in the flat files for a full year at the gallery, or digitally on the Blue Sky website. The online exhibition will remain a part of the Blue Sky digital archive indefinitely.
APPLY
2025 Pacific Northwest Drawers Application Zoom Q&A Session: https://us02web.zoom.us/meetin…
Meet the 2025 Juror
Julia Dolan (she/her/hers) has curated, co-curated, or hosted more than 50 photography exhibitions since joining the Portland Art Museum in 2010. She also oversees research of and acquisitions for the permanent collection, which currently numbers over 10,000 photographs. She is a member of the Museum’s Equity Team, and is a co-founder of the FOCUS group, a North American network of emerging photography curators, historians, and nonprofit professionals.
Dr. Dolan’s exhibitions at the Museum include Perspectives (2020), Hank Willis Thomas: All Things Being Equal… (with Sara Krajewski, 2019-20), Toughened to Wind and Sun: Women Photographing the Landscape (2019-20), In the Beginning: Minor White’s Oregon Photographs (2017-2018), Representing: Vernacular Photographs of, by, and for African Americans (2017), Contemporary Native Photographers and the Edward Curtis Legacy: Zig Jackson, Wendy Red Star, Will Wilson (with Dr. Deana Dartt, 2016), and Blue Sky: The Oregon Center for the Photographic Arts at 40 (2014). She has published essays in multiple publications including Hank Willis Thomas: All Things Being Equal… (2018), Sun, Shadows, Stone: The Photography of Terry Toedtemeier (2018), Geolocation: Nate Larson and Marni Shindelman (2015), Blue Sky: The Oregon Center for the Photographic Arts at 40 (2014), and The Question of Hope: Robert Adams in Western Oregon (2013).
Dr. Dolan earned a B.F.A. in Photography from the Maryland Institute College of Art, an M.A. in Art History from the Pennsylvania State University, and a Ph.D. in Art History from Boston University. She has worked with the photography collections at institutions including the Philadelphia Museum of Art, the Addison Gallery of American Art, and the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University.

Michael Strain "Agua – Water Infrastructure - Oaxaca, Chiapas, Guanajuato, Yucatán and Guatemala"
2025-01-04 13:00 - 16:00 | The O’Brien Photo Gallery, 2833 Willamette, Ste. B, Eugene, OR, 97405, United States
Michael Strain “Agua – Water Infrastructure –
Oaxaca, Chiapas, Guanajuato, Yucatán and Guatemala”
January 4 – February 27, 2025
Artist reception on January 4 from 1-4 pm.

The O’Brien Photo Gallery
2833 Willamette, Ste. B.
Eugene, OR 97405
Phone: (541) 729-3572
Open weekdays from 1-5 pm.
Call to be sure we’re open or to makes special viewing arrangements.
https://www.waltobrien.net/the…
These images are abstracts from our built environment “infrastructure” highlighting the means of water distribution in places where I’ve travelled including Oaxaca, Chiapas, Guanajuato, and the Yucatan in Mexico, and the Sololá (Lake Atitlan) Department of Guatemala.
The viewer is invited to consider the objects in the photograph as compositional elements… rather than being the subject of the photograph per se. In this approach the intended subject is the composition itself, comprised of the geometrical, texture, color relationships, and cultural associations of the various objects. The photograph is an “abstract” or sample seen from a particular point of view.
However, implicit in the series is recognition of the global challenges and equity of obtaining safe drinking water and the illustration of some of the means by which people have adapted.
These photographs in this group were all taken with an iPhone.
Growing up in Montana, Michael Strain was first introduced to photography and darkroom work by his grandmother at about age eight. In college he managed the darkroom in his dorm while narrowly missing the popular photography courses taught at MIT by Minor White. In the mid-1970’s he began working with large format cameras and produced a series of one-of-a-kind 8×10 color Polaroid images taken with a home-built view camera.
Recently retired as an instrumentation scientist at the University of Oregon, Strain has renewed his photographic efforts, but now using an iPhone as a primary tool. The phone is kind of like a miniature view camera with a wide-angle lens. It is appealing because of its small, inconspicuous size making it perfect for international travel and spontaneity. Modern ink-jet printers capture the crisp, brilliant colors that drew him to the color Polaroid medium of days gone by.
https://www.photozonegallery.c…
Email: michael.strain@gmail.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/micha…

PhotoZone Group Show at the Emerald Art Center
2025-01-10 16:00 - 19:30 | Emerald Art Center, 500 Main St., Springfield, OR, 97477, United States
PhotoZone Group Show at the Emerald Art Center
January 7 – 31, 2025
Opening Reception, Friday, January 10, 4:00 – 7:30 p.m.
During the Springfield Second Friday Artwalk
Emerald Art Center
500 Main St, Springfield, OR 97477
(541) 726-8595
Tuesday through Saturday 11- 4 pm
www.emeraldartcenter.org
Free and open to the public

PhotoZone Gallery, based in the Eugene-Springfield area since 1989, is a diverse collection of skilled practitioners dedicated to excellence in expressive photography. The membership includes photographers practicing variety of techniques, ranging from masters of traditional silver printing and alternative processes, such as platinum/palladium and cyanotype, to experts in digital capture and production.
The exhibition features over 20 of its members and more than 40 photographs. The genres in the show are as varied and divers as the members themselves, including, color, black-and-white, landscape, abstract expression, street and architectural photography, infra-red photography, etc.
The list goes on.
We would be delighted to see you at the Opening Reception on Friday, January 10 from 4 – 7:30 p.m. during Springfield’s Second Friday Artwalk. The exhibiting photographers will be present to answer questions and discuss their work. Refreshments will be served.
The show runs through the end of the month, so drop by anytime during opening hours to view the exhibit as well.
www.photozonegallery.com

Jim Lommasson, What I Carry: A collaborative photo+writing storytelling project with Portland’s Street Community
2025-01-18 14:00 - 16:00 | Multnomah County Central Library Collins Gallery, 801 SW 10th Avenue, Portland, OR, 97205, United States
Jim Lommasson, What I Carry: A collaborative photo+writing storytelling project with Portland’s Street Community
OPEN/CLOSE: January 18 – March 15, 2025
Opening Reception: Saturday, January 18, 2-4 pm
Multnomah County Central Library Collins Gallery
801 SW 10th Avenue,
Portland, OR 97205
(503) 988-5123
https://multcolib.org/hours-an…
Gallery Hours:
• Monday: 10 am-6 pm
• Tuesday: 12 pm-8 pm
• Wednesday: 12 pm-8 pm
• Thursday: 10 am-6 pm
• Friday: 10 am-6 pm
• Saturday: 10 am-6 pm
• Sunday: 12 pm-6 pm
free admission
What I Carry: A collaborative photo+writing storytelling project with Portland’s Street Community.
Since 2010, I have focused my work on collaborative photo+writing projects with communities displaced from their homes and their their homelands.
These projects encompass the stories of refugees, genocide, and Holocaust survivors who bear the burdens of the diaspora.
My “What We Carried” projects explore themes of departure and the enduring impact it leaves behind.
Each project deepens my connection with the communities with whom I collaborate. “what i carry” focuses on Portland’s un-housed community.
This project with members of our community aims to remind us that any of us could find ourselves in need of shelter should one or two circumstances in our lives shift.
Through this process of personal storytelling with object/photographs with the participants’ handwriting, giving voice to the those who are rarely heard we aspire to build a sense of community and remind us that we are all one family.
It’s been said that my What We Carried projects “humanize” the refugee.
But it’s not the refugee (or the homeless person) that needs to be humanized,
…it is us.
– Jim Lommasson
https://lommasson-resume.blogs…
Thank You RACC + Street Roots Community + Multnomah County Central Library + PLACE

Cuba with photojournalist Sherrlyn Borkgren
2025-01-27 - 2025-02-03 | OR
Cuba with photojournalist Sherrlyn Borkgren
January 27 – February 3, 2025

Cuba
$1,999
Max 8 Participants
Experience an unforgettable 8-day journey through Cuba, where every click of your camera supports the local community.
Explore the enchanting UNESCO Heritage town of Havana, then journey into the heart of tobacco farms of Viñales Valley for an overnight stay. Experience the beauty of the landscape and connect with local tobacco farmers for an unforgettable, hands-on adventure.
Whether you’re a seasoned photographer or passionate about capturing beautiful moments, this adventure is for you. Bring your camera or smartphone and let your photos narrate a story of purpose and connection. Visit Hemingway’s favorite spots and immerse yourself in the lively atmosphere of street musicians.
Highlights Include:
• Immersive experiences in Havana’s vibrant culture, salsa, street photography and scenic landscapes
• Opportunities to support local communities
• Enjoy riding in classic 1950’s cars and engaging in heartwarming interactions
• Visit World Champion boxers and boxing school for children.
• Spend a night in Vinales and photograph the making of Cuban cigars.
• http://www.LaughingPlanetJourn…
• Trip led by veteran photojournalist Sherrlyn Borkgren
• TEXT or Call 541-579-9929
