http://pikto.org Photography Fri, 03 Sep 2010 15:33:04 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Deus ex machina I am interested in the photograph as a story telling device; a kind of machine that works like a personal divining rod. This work features staged story elements. The lyrical content is drawn, cast and art directed and shot until the idea arrives. The ... http://pikto.org/?p=1669 Upcoming Community Events at Pikto Free Events Power and Ease of Apple Aperture 3 Louis Au Sunday, August 15th 2010, 1pm-2pm. At Pikto lab Join us at Pikto for a one hour session with Louis Au discussing the new conversion software Aperture 3. Aperture 3 is Apple's latest pro photography tool for raw-conversion ... http://pikto.org/?p=1659 Documentary film 'Shooting Robert King' is available to watch at snag films website. Very interesting watch following a war photographers journey over 15 years. Watch here http://pikto.org/?p=1657 Photographer Christopher Morris, known for his war photographer in the 80s and 90s, has embraced the new crop of video DSLRs.  'The Black Tide' shot over an afternoon is a reflective look at the horrific destruction caused by the BP oil spell in Louisiana. "BP's Deep Water Horizon oil spill in ... http://pikto.org/?p=1653 Documentary Photographer Tiana Markova-Gold and writer Sarah Dohrmann won the first prize of the 2010 Dorothea Lange-Paul Taylor Prize.  Their project “If You Smoke Cigarettes in Public, You Are a Prostitute: Women and Prostitution in Morocco". The joint project explores the lives of female prostitutes living in Morocco. Very Powerful work. www.tianamarkova.com http://pikto.org/?p=1647 Top Toronto Wedding photographer Tara Mcmullen shared her knowledge in another great  two day workshop last week. She guided her students through practical shooting techniques using models hair and make up. The participants learned how to shoot an engagement session, wedding set up as-well as the business and marking side. To ... http://pikto.org/?p=1637 Wendy Rombough took her students on an in-depth journey into successfully capturing the first year of life. Using studio and natural lighting set ups, that can be easily replicated at home , Wendy showed students her techniques at the Pikto Studio this past weekend in the full day workshop.  Three ... http://pikto.org/?p=1624 Pikto is proud to host the Hahnemühle Anniversary Collection 2010 World Tour from July 2 to July 18, 2010. The opening reception will be held on July 8 from 6 to 9pm at the Pikto Gallery. RSVP at rsvp@pikto.com. Hahnemühle presents the Anniversary Photo Award to mark their 425th anniversary. The ... http://pikto.org/?p=1610 Weekend of Photography in Montreal - Jean Heguy Saturday July 17 and Sunday 18, 2010. Join Montreal native photographer Jean Héguy for this unique photographic trip. Jean is a location photography specialist with 17 years experience and his stock imagery is represented by Corbis, Getty, Jupiter and First Light. The weekend will be a ... http://pikto.org/?p=1604 The Pikto Summer photography workshops are running. It is great to open my emails in the morning and read the strong feedback from students! We strive to push the boundaries in photographic learning. The Pikto teachers work hard to practically and theoretically demonstrate the ins and outs of photography, whether ... http://pikto.org/?p=1597