Professional Practice Pack
General Contacts and information
Photography
Magazines:
Source
Magazine for contemporary photography
http://www.source.ie/index.php
Editor: John Duncan
Digital Photographer Magazine
Digital
Photographer is the kitbag essential for enthusiasts and pro photographers
looking to refine their skills and bolster their portfolio, created by working
photographic professionals. The Digital Photographer brand focuses on what good
photographers really want – exceptional images, expert advice and all the
latest technology explained. Digital Photographer reaches out to photographers
on their level, providing them with all the inspiration and information they need
to take their skills to the next level.
Editor : Ben Hawkins
The Guardian Newspaper
A Respected newspaper who write articles on everything
from life style to technology , Education , Media and even women . All themes
explored in my work
Editor ; Alan Rusbridger
Organisations
supporting photography (UK)
The Association of Photographers
The AOP are
a membership organisation based in London they comprised of Professional
Photographers, Agents, Assistants and Students as well as Affiliated Colleges
and Affiliated Companies.
Redeye
Networking, support and information for all
photographers.
Offering help , knowledge and workshops to all
levels of Photographer.
The Royal Photographic Society
The Royal Photographic Society is an Educational
Charity promoting both the art and science of photography. Membership is open
to all, whatever level of experience or knowledge. No qualifications are
required to join, just a passion and love for one or more of photography’s
myriad of genres, technologies and applications.
Arts
opportunities/jobs listings
A_N
http://www.a-n.co.uk/
Arts Jobs Listings (Arts Council of England)
http://www.artsjobs.org.uk/
Orchard
The very latest Art Director jobs from Orchard in Manchester, Leeds and
the North of England.
National Geographic Employment
How to apply for Jobs at nation geographic Magazine
http://www.nationalgeographic.co.uk/jobs/faq.html
Art/Photography
fairs & festivals
Art Basel
Art Basel stages the world's premier
art shows for modern and contemporary works, sited in Basel, Miami Beach and
Hong Kong. Defined by its host city and region, each show is unique, which is
reflected in its participating galleries, the artworks on display and the
parallel content programming produced in collaboration with the local
institutions. In addition to ambitious stands featuring leading galleries from
around the globe, each show's singular exhibition sectors and artistic events
spotlight the latest developments in the visual arts, offering visitors new
ideas, new inspiration and new contacts in the artworld.
London Photo
Festival
To PROMOTE the sale and appreciation of new and
emerging photographic art.
To PROVIDE new and emerging photographers with an
opportunity to exhibit their work, have it professionally appraised and sell
their work to the public.
To CREATE a thriving community of emerging photographers
through our networking and workshop events.
http://www.londonphotofestival.org/
Format Festival
FORMAT presents a selection of the best of
international photography in a diverse programme of exhibitions and events.
FORMAT is curated by Louise Clements, Artistic Director of QUAD & FORMAT,
hosted & organised by QUAD and the University of Derby.
Grants, Residencies,
Bursaries…
Art Council England
Alas Autum Residency (August)
http://www.alasgallery.co.uk/
Vinspired
Apply for £500 for conducting community projects .
Ideas Tap
Looking for arts funding? You've come to the right
place. Welcome to our funding microsite. We've got details of our own funding -
but we've also gathered together a huge resource list of hundreds of other
schemes, bursaries and competitions out there to help you get your creative
project off the ground...
Agencies
Shoot Group
SHOOT is a
photographic agency and production company based in London
Agence Vu’
more than a photographical agency, claiming this way
the specifity of each identity whom it belongs
http://www.agencevu.com/about/index.php
Associated Press
The AP is one of the largest and most trusted sources
of independent newsgathering, supplying a steady stream of news to its members,
international subscribers and commercial customers. AP is neither privately
owned nor government-funded; instead, as a not-for-profit news cooperative
owned by its American newspaper and broadcast members, it can maintain its
single-minded focus on newsgathering and its commitment to the highest
standards of objective, accurate journalism.
http://www.ap.org/company/about-us
Picture
editors (Newspapers)
The Guardian
Fiona Shields
BBC NEWS
Phil Coomes
The visitor (Morecambe)
No picture editor but
Editor-Nicola Adam
News Editor- Ingrid Kent
Content Manager-Debbie Butler
Picture
editors (Magazine)
Vogue's picture editor
Mike Trow
Conde Nast Traveller
Caroline Metcalfe
Dazed & Confused
Sylvia Farago
HotShoe
Nicolas Poillot
London
Colleges/Universities (recommended for MA, MPhil & PhD study in Photography)
Royal
College of Art
Postgraduate: Peter Kennard
Research: Yve Lomax
Goldsmiths
MA
Photography and urban cultures
It is designed to encourage creative interplay
between practice and theory; you will have the chance to consider cutting-edge
debates in cultural and social theory in a research setting that actively
encourages the development of photographic practice.
http://www.gold.ac.uk/pg/ma-photography-urban-cultures/
Funding
routes for post-graduate study
AHRC
The AHRC offers postgraduate and
research funding opportunities which include opportunities in knowledge
exchange and partnerships, and international research. Each section provides an
overview of the available opportunities, while the Funding Opportunities List
page provides the full set of individual funding calls.
PGCE – teacher training
courses
For information on teacher training
please visit The Graduate Teacher Training Registry (GTTR), who process
applications for full-time and part-time postgraduate teaching training course
at most universities and colleges of higher education and School-Centred
Initial Teacher Training (SCITT) consortia in England, Scotland and Wales
University of central Lancashire
This PGCE programme is for those
wishing to teach in the post-compulsory sector (Further Education and sixth
form). It is not a school teaching qualification but there are now employment
opportunities in some schools for post-16 teachers, particularly for teachers
of vocational subjects. Applicants who do not have a degree should enrol on the
Certificate in Education programme (see separate information).
Curators
Autograph (London)
Mark Sealy
Web
resources
The Internet is an
invaluable way to immerse oneself in contemporary visual practice. However it
should be noted that trawling through websites and copying and pasting images
and text into workbooks does not, in itself, represent an in-depth engagement
with a particular issue, subject or practitioner.
It is imperative
for you to examine the information you are receiving, think about whether the
site has an agenda, whether you can trust the opinion of the critic/blogger you
are reading and most importantly consider where you stand in reference to the
work presented. Be critical of the information that you are find; always
question, explore and analyse.
The descriptions
of the sites are copied and pasted from homepages - take them with a pinch of
salt especially if they appear too self congratulatory.
This list is by
no means meant to be exhaustive but may prove useful as a starting point. Also,
please remember that there’s an immense amount of crossover between different
genres of lens based media so don’t preclude the possibility that a site may
have information relevant to your practice.
ArtRabbit is an
online tool for everyone interested in the UK's vibrant contemporary art scene
– connecting hundreds of venues with thousands of daily visitors and their
opinions
NB If you
subscribe to art rabbit they send you a weekly e-mail with all the shows that
are opening nationally. It is worth noting that the PVs will be on the day
before the official opening.
Established in
January 1999 in New York, e-flux is an international network which reaches more
than 50,000 visual art professionals on a daily basis through its website,
e-mail list and special projects.
NB If you
subscribe to the e-flux newsletter you receive about 20 e-mails from them a
day. It becomes about sifting information as you receive so much but it is
often worth it.
The website
showcases latest news, reviews and commentary on the art scene, including
special reports, galleries and artists.
Time out is a
weekly publication that list events and comments on what’s on in London and New
York.
Artists’
resources
AN’s publications
and programmes are designed to meet the professional needs of artists and the
visual arts sector, identifying changing trends and new needs.
Magazines
concentrating on wider art practice and theory
Online articles,
interviews and reviews linked to Central Saint Martins college.
The online
edition of Artforum International Magazine
Some other
magazines that feature photography and are worth a look
Vancouver based
anti-consumerist magazine Adbusters. Famous for their spoof ads
Monthly
publication covering the communication arts worldwide
.
New media: A
taste
The online
gallery for artist's moving image
Nottingham based
platform for new media art.
Youtube is great
as it often has lectures by prominent philosophers, theorists, artists and
institutions as well as installation shots of works or snippets of artists
films that are really difficult to trace in other ways
Institutions
and gallery spaces that specialise in photography: Some starting points for
further research
Ffotogallery is
the national development agency for photography in Wales.
Four Corners is
based in London
Professional Practice Pack
Negotiated Major Photographic module - Contacts and information
Redeye
Networking, support and information for
all photographers.
Offering help , knowledge and workshops
to all levels of Photographer.
http://www.redeye.org.uk/
The Guardian Newspaper
A Respected newspaper who write
articles on everything from life style to technology , Education , Media and
even women . All themes explored in my work
http://www.theguardian.com/uk
Editor ; Alan Rusbridger
London Photo Festival
To PROMOTE the sale and appreciation of
new and emerging photographic art.
To PROVIDE new and emerging
photographers with an opportunity to exhibit their work, have it professionally
appraised and sell their work to the public.
To CREATE a thriving community of
emerging photographers through our networking and workshop events.
D S Colour Labs
Affordable but high quality Printing
company in the Manchester area
Inky Little Figure
Printing company that has come highly
recommended
Manchester Framing Company
For well over a century, Manchester
Framing Company has made, fitted and supplied frames for pictures, paintings,
photographs and anything else that deserves a beautiful surround.
Calumet Photographic Manchester
Studio lighting , cameras , lenses and accessories
for hire
Ideas Tap
Looking for arts funding? You've come
to the right place. Welcome to our funding microsite. We've got details of our
own funding - but we've also gathered together a huge resource list of hundreds
of other schemes, bursaries and competitions out there to help you get your
creative project off the ground...
http://www.ideastap.com/funding
The visitor (Morecambe)
No picture editor but
Editor-Nicola Adam
News Editor- Ingrid Kent
Content Manager-Debbie Butler
www.guardian.co.uk/culture
The website showcases latest news,
reviews and commentary on the art scene, including special reports, galleries
and artists.
www.a-n.co.uk/
AN’s publications and programmes are
designed to meet the professional needs of artists and the visual arts sector,
identifying changing trends and new needs.
www.afterall.org
Online articles, interviews and reviews
linked to Central Saint Martins college.
www.artforum.com
The online edition of Artforum
International Magazine
