Linhof has been actively engaged in supporting the projects of younger people for many decades and is now inviting entries for their bi-annual competition for the best images of younger photographers preferably taken with large format cameras systems.

The judging will take place in April 2009 by a select jury of experts in the photographic world to determine the 3 best entries. The topic of the subject matter is the urban environment. The theme of the competition is “Human Cityscapes”. The photographic realisation should comprise the urban environment “City” showing contrasts or unity of citizensand architecture.
The role of the human being within the urban architecture is the idea. Linhof expects a conceptional work relating to the theme with probably new personal reflections.
The Linhof Award for Young Photography is based on the fine art aesthetic principles of large format photography.

Download an applicatio form here

We want your images. See below for the our press release.

Birmingham Photospace Press Release

Local photographers are being invited to exhibit and swap their work for free at Birmingham’s Custard Factory.

Birmingham Photospace, a voluntary group dedicated to finding a permanent space for photography in the city, is hosting ‘Flash Swap’ – an event on Saturday 21st March at the Custard Factory’s Vaad Gallery for photographers of all levels to showcase their work for free.

The event will allow people to be part of a ‘swap session’, where they can take home their favourite image from the exhibition, providing that they have left one of their own prints in exchange. This picture exchange will give people the chance to meet fellow photographers over a drink and to display their artwork, but is also intended to raise awareness of the organisers’ long-term goal: to establish a permanent photography gallery in Birmingham.

It is the group’s first event in the city, and will take place on Saturday, 21st March with submissions accepted from 11.00am – 4pm and viewing and swap session from 5pm – 8pm at the Custard Factory’s Vaad Art Gallery in Digbeth.

Liz Garlinge, of Birmingham Photospace, said: “We’re hoping that all types of photographers from the city will bring along their work.

It’s an exhibition for everyone, regardless of whether they are professional, semi-pro or just an enthusiast. There’s a place for every image providing it fits through the door.

The photographs can be about any subject – it’s a chance for people to showcase work that they are proud of, in whatever form that takes.

The ‘swaps’ at the event will hopefully help people to generate interest in their work. People can bring an image they are willing to let someone else take home – and then go and pick a photograph they like for themselves. That way everyone will go away with the best of Birmingham’s images!”

Birmingham Photospace originated from the global photo sharing website Flickr, where over 1,200 members have registered an interest in the city’s photography. The group, which is organised by volunteers, hopes to attract funding to gain support for a dedicated, not-for-profit space for photographers.

To express an interest in exhibiting or attending, email patrick@birminghamphotospace.co.uk or visit the group’s blog at www.birminghamphotospace.co.uk

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For press enquiries or more information about Birmingham Photospace, contact liz@birminghamphotospace.co.uk or call 07930 369088

Notes to editors:
1) Birmingham Photospace is seeking to set up a gallery to exhibit work from
photographers of national/ international repute and to provide a support
space for local photographers of all levels
2) Thanks are given to the Custard Factory for their support in hosting this event. Situated on the former site of Bird’s Custard, the Custard Factory has received Regional Development Agency, Government and EU funds to support the arts and creative industries in Birmingham.

Jamila Walker, a Shrewsbury based photographer, has an exhibition of Fine Art Photography currently at Cosford Museum, – take a look

http://www.rafmuseum.org.uk/cosford/whatson/this_month.cfm

Mukhtar Dar has just opened a small exhibition of his photography at the Prince of Wales in Moseley. The images range from the political to the beautiful. If you are in Moseley take a peak. This show is promoted by Urban Snug – a new venture – who are a collective of artists who will be showing in this (and hopefully other) venues.

Ian has recently revamped his website. Take a look at this talented photographer’s work.

www.i4images.com

Karen Strunks and other Photographers in Birmingham are interested in the early morning. Have a look at the projects website and make a commitment to get up early on April 4th. Even if you don’t get a decent image you will hear a wonderful dawn chorus.

http://4amproject.org/