By Punch Pulse Correspondent Niki Clark Photojournalist Alison Wright claims she developed wanderlust “in utero.” As the daughter of a British flight attendant, she was working on her second passport by the age of two. After a childhood of travel surrounded by chatter in languages she didn’t understand, and a college backpacking tour around Asia [...]
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Capturing the Dance: Robert Whitman Shoots Pilobolus
By Punch Pulse Correspondent Niki Clark Dancing was one of those things I did until I was about 7. I loved it but apparently it didn’t love me back. When all my friends went on to the next advanced level, my mother (shameless plug) had the “natural talent” discussion with me. Apparently my skills didn’t justify [...]
FotoDC Presents the 5th Annual FotoWeekDC Festival
FotoDC, Washington’s only nonprofit 501(c)(3) dedicated to serving photographers and photography lovers will be presenting the 5th Annual FotoWeekDC Festival to be held across the region November 9th through 18th. The inaugural Festival took place in 2008 and has now evolved and re-branded to become FotoDC, a thriving nonprofit with year-round programming beginning in 2011. [...]
Award Winning Photographer Jacob Aue Sobol Exhibits “Arrivals and Departures” at Leica Washington DC
By Punch Paparazzo Jason Kampf May 2012 marked the Leica North American flagship store unveiling in Washington DC and the brand continues to spotlight technically innovative instruments and award winning artists throughout North America with exhibits and events. Penn Quarter in the District is home to the Leica Store and Studio which offers customers an [...]
Shutterbug Shoutout : FotoDC ISO the Best Photographers for the 2nd Annual Uncover/Discover Exhibition
Do you fancy yourself as an Annie Leibovitz of sorts? Or are you more of a nature-stalking National Geographic-type? Do you find that you spend more quality time in camera shops (or even in Best Buy) than the average bear? Do you follow two or more camera manufacturers on Twitter? Do your eyes light up [...]
Leica Opens Its First U.S. Store in Washington, D.C.
By Punch Correspondent Jason Kampf In the heart of Washington, D.C.’s Penn Quarter neighborhood, the high end camera companyLeica, celebrated its North American Flagship Store opening with an official launch party on May 3rd. Being located a few short blocks from the National Portrait Gallery and the National Press Club only begin to speak to [...]
SNAPSHOT at the Phillips Collection thru May 6th
By Punch Pep Correspondent Elizabeth Fischer So this is a MUST see! The exhibit ends Sunday, May 6th and you do not want to miss this one. The Phillips Collection is the perfect place to relax away from work and to unwind from the busy week. For renowned post-impressionist artists like Pierre Bonnard and Edouard [...]
Detroit: 138 Square Miles | Julia Reyes Taubman’s Photographic Tome of Motor City
Even a possible five hour Caps v Rangers playoff game couldn’t keep many away from Comet Ping Pong Wednesday night. I watched as about dozens upon dozens piled in to the rustic playful space for a private book launch party, supporting a well-known and beloved Washington family, the Reyes family. Jimmy Reyes has been a [...]
NAT GEO Event: The Changing Face of Marseille – Tuesday, April 17th
By Punch Pep Correspondent Elizabeth Fischer This is one of my favorite places. I love exploring and learning and National Geographic offers both – through its exhibits and Live! Series. On April 17th, join countless others to learn about the Changing Face of Marseille. To sweeten the pot – for two lucky readers – if [...]
National Geographic – Gadgets, Gizmos and Gee Whiz!
By Punch Pep Correspondent Elizabeth Fischer Saturday was the perfect day to be indoors. While most may have been snuggling or sleeping listening to the sound of rain on the windowpane; I was getting my geek on and loving the fact I was bringing the inner nerd to the surface, if only for a day [...]
Traveling the World for National Geographic : Thomas Abercrombie
By Punch Pep Correspondent Elizabeth Fischer Anytime I mention to my friends the idea of being paid to travel – I first hear a sigh just before their eyes cloud over with the same far off dreamy look…and then a bold statement of pronouncement. A dream – right? For some it is a reality. They [...]
You Too Can Get ROCKED with Mick Rock at the W Hotel Washington DC
All this month offers you the opportunity to check out one of the coolest photo exhibits this town has seen, right across from the White House at the W Hotel. ROCKED by renown rock n roll photographer Mick Rock is jaw-dropping. Guests of the hotel and BrandLinkDC gathered for a preview and party featuring with [...]
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