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Exhibition: SPLIT FACADES – Opens 2 Feb 2012

Feb 012012

SPLIT FACADES is a photographic project that explores the duality of experience and physical interaction that is manifested in the continuously changing landscape of Johannesburg city. The project aims to interrogate how the continuing push toward a globally marketable, gentrified ‘African’ city that has taken place over the past few years, ultimately fails to consider the informal but longstanding identity and ingenious culture of Johannesburg’s current inhabitants as one that is tied to the physical landscape of the city itself.

Canon EOS-1D X Brief Hands On at Canon Expo South Africa

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Dec 092011

As mentioned in our post with the EOS C300 Hands On, here is our very brief hands on with the EOS-1D X. This camera feels really good in the hands, like it belongs there. Check the video after the break. If you want to feel the camera for yourself then visit the Canon Expo at the Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg, South Africa from 9-11 Dec 2011. Doors open at 9am. These are version 2 samples I must add. More details in our interview with Roger Machin the Product Manager for EOS at Canon South Africa which is still to come.
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Canon EOS C300 Brief Hands On at Canon Expo South Africa

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Dec 092011

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This morning saw the opening of the first Canon Expo in South Africa at the Sandton Convention Centre. One of the the star attractions at the show is the EOS C300 which was just recently announced. We got a minute long brief hands on with it in video for you if you read on. An interview with Roger Machin the EOS Product Manager will be up as soon as we possibly can. Also have a brief EOS-1D X hands on video coming shortly.

Press Release: Top Photographers Exhibit in Melville 3-4 Dec 2011

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Nov 282011

Flower on the Shore by Pieter de Ras

Seven of South Africa’s most renowned photographers are combining their talents to bring to Johannesburg a feast for the eye on the weekend of 3 and 4 December.

Talents of note will display some of the best work of fellows and associates of the Professional Photographers of Southern Africa, in the Sancta Sanctorum art studio at 34 Fifth Avenue, Melville.

Give Back with Help Portrait 2011 this December

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Nov 252011

In a country like ours there are so many people who can barely afford a shelter and food yet alone a professional portrait session but a simple picture can mean the world to so many of these peoples. Help Portrait is an initiative to help put pictures into the hands of these people and around the world events are happening as we head to the official help portrait day on 10 December 2011. In South Africa the Ubuntu Help Portrait group have a big event happening on 3 December. For more check out their site here. You can also see the official video of a Help Portrait shoot after the break.

Vega Exhibition Opening 25 November 2011

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Nov 222011

Vega Pretoria’s highly innovative students have done it again! An impressive body of photographic work is on display for all visitors from Pretoria and the surrounds that are interested in viewing and purchasing a variety of photographic gems. Visitors are invited to share in the magic at the opening of the exhibit on the 25th of November 2011 and should feel free to engage with the students on the evening. The exhibit will be open until Saturday the 3rd of December.

29 Oct 2011 Potch Studio Workshop Reminder

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Oct 252011

Greetings all, my apologies for it being a little quiet since Thursday, went away for my birthday over the weekend and in the rush forgot to set other stories to publish. Did learn a good lesson but that is for another post. This one is a reminder that this Saturday is the last Studio Workshop of 2011 in Potchefstroom as arranged by Emil Wessels. Head to our Facebook page for a special offer to a few lucky PhotoComment readers.

We Been Busy – Photo & Film Expo

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Oct 152011

So things have been a little quiet here on the site the last few days, our excuse, we have been busy at the Photo & Film Expo 2011 in Johannesburg South Africa. It is the third year of the show and its been busier than ever. While we have not had our own stand there we have been kept busy and had the chance to catch up with some visiting officials from Epson and Zeiss who we will be sharing with you soon. In addition there are some great little odds and ends. It all comes to a close tomorrow and we will return to normal – what ever that is from next week.

Potch Snow Flake Mill Studio Workshop 29 Oct 2011

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Oct 052011

Before the year draws to an end there will be one more Full Day Studio Workshop run by Emil Wessels in conjunction with Graham Robertson and Sigma at the Snow Flake Mill in Potch. Check the above poster for me details.

Vega Evening with Bang Bang Club Photographer, Greg Marinovich

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Sep 302011

Vega’s photographic department at the Pretoria Campus are hosting an evening with Bang Bang Club photographer Greg Marinovich on 12 October 2011. The cost is R50,00 per person and seats are limited so book and pay early. Details are in the poster at the top of this story.

“Transcendent” Fine Art Photographic Exhibition

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Sep 292011

We just got the following invitation to an exhibition opening that you may want to put in your diary. It is always good to be inspired by others work.

Please come and join me, Celeste McKenzie, for the opening of my Solo Exhibition on 7th October 2011

The Art works on display was shot in Scotland, Wales, UK and Venda. Some of the techniques include Infra Red and Salt Prints.

The exhibition can be viewed until 22nd October 2011

“Transcendent”

7 October 2011- 18h30 – 22h30

Venue: Chapmans Art Emporium, Cape Connection Centre,

59 Garsfontein Road, Waterkloof, Pretoria.

Tel: (012) 346 3350

Mobile: 082 885 3304

Worldwide Photo Walk 2011

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Sep 272011

This weekend is the annual Scott Kelby World Wide Photo Walk. Due to personal reasons PhotoComment team will not be hosting a Photo Walk as previously hoped however we strongly encourage everyone to check out for their nearest walk on the official World Wide Photo Walk website and register there to attend, they are great fun.

Grand Opening – Fourways Mall Flagship Foto First Store

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Sep 272011

So if you are not too busy on a World Wide PhotoWalk this weekend perhaps you should book some time to get to the:

Brand new Foto First Flagship store opening in Fourways Mall on 1 October. Camera clearance specials with prices never seen before!

That’s the word we recently got from Foto First head office. If you have not visited one of their flagship stores recently and still think Foto First is a dingy, chemical smelling lab for fast film processing in an hour then think again, these stores stock top notch gear with competitive prices too. Do yourself a favour and check them out. For the Fourways store opening you can contact them on 011-465-3797.

KAMERAZ Super Studio SUPERSUNDAY on 4 Sep 2011

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Sep 012011

We just got the following details of an event or workshop happening this weekend which would be well worth your time. Get there early though as there are no bookings, it is a first come basis.

Imagine access to 5 studio set ups – with models – for a day, plus talk and briefing by experienced and charismatic Emil Wessels…all for as little as R100 !!

This will take place from 10-2PM on above date at KAMERAZ.

Your own camera and lenses; we supply the rest !

Regret, No Bookings; first come basis.

KAMERAZ staff will be on hand to discuss specials on studio equipment and tripods.

…and that’s not all: Johan van der Walt will be giving a talk on the fascinating world of IR: Infra Red photography.

World Photography Day

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Aug 192011

Today is World Photography day, so go out today and take at least one photo of something or someone special you love, even if it just taken on a camera phone, you’ll be contributing to celebrating a very special day indeed. Can you even begin to image a world without a photograph in it? We can often take them for granted but a world without photos of your wedding day, your child’s first steps and family holidays would just not be the same.

KAMERAZ Super Sunday with Bang Bang Club Co-Authour

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Jul 262011

We got an email earlier today from KAMERAZ. For those living in Johannesburg, South Africa you may know them at the guys with the weird radio ads on Talk 702. They regularly have an event called Super Sunday where photographer exhibit and sell images while there are great deals and workshops on the go. This Sunday Greg Marinovich – co-author of the book “Bang Bang Club” will be at Super Sunday. More details after the break.

Canon SA Expo Show Dates Confirmed

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Jul 252011

We got the following press release confirming the dates for the Canon South Africa Expo in December which also explains how the year end EOS Roadshow will be a part of the Expo. Press release after the break.