WHNPA EVENTS ARCHIVE 2002

JANUARY 26-27 • Television Contest Judging was held at WJLA-TV, Saturday and Sunday, January 26 & 27. View final contest results. Video clips of winning entries are online ( QuickTime and flash plug-ins required).

FEBRUARY 2, 3 • Eyes of History 2002 Still Photography Contest Judging was held at the Frances and Armand Hammer Auditorium, Corcoran Gallery of Art on February 2 and 3. It was open to all WHNPA members, students, and people interested in photojournalism. The judges this year were: Bobbi Baker Burrows, Picture Editor, LIFE (Special issues and books); Dan Habib, Photo Editor and Photographer, Concord (N.H.) Monitor; and Glen Stubbe, Picture Editor, Minneapolis Star-Tribune (and former Director of Photography at The Washington Times). Final text lists of contest results for both the TV contest and the still contest have been posted, and the "exhibition" featuring winning entries is now online.

The Eyes of History2002 contest press release in PDF format, (requires Acrobat Reader) includes comments from some of the contest winners, information about the upcoming Gala, and news about this summer's Eyes of History 2002 exhibition at the Corcoran Gallery of Art.

April 18 • Afghanistan on the Edge of War: Photo Presentation by News Photographer Pete Souza, Thursday, April 18 at 7:00 pm. Co-sponsored by the Corcoran Gallery of Art and the White House News Photographers' Association (Corcoran and WHNPA Members $12, Public admission $16) Location: Frances & Armand Hammer Auditorium, Corcoran Gallery Of Art, 17th Street and New York Avenue, NW, Washington, DC. For more information or to register please call (202) 639-1770

The Road to Kabul © 2001, Chicago Tribune/photo by Pete Souza

Washington based Chicago Tribune photojournalist, winner of numerous White House News Photographers yearly contests and Picture of the Year Competitions, Pete Souza presents his riveting photographs from Afghanistan on the edge of war. Souza spent six weeks in Afghanistan in October and November. He trekked through the Hindu Kush Mountains, including a seven-hour horseback ride over the 15,000-foot Anjuman Pass, to be in position to document the Northern Alliance as it made its way into Kabul. Souza shows slides of his work, and shares a revealing look at the country that has taken over our consciousness. Souza has covered Kosovo, Macedonia, and Northern Ireland for the Tribune, as well as the 2000 presidential campaign and the 1998 impeachment saga. His photographs have been published in National Geographic, Life, and many other magazines and newspapers throughout the world, and he has had one-person exhibitions in some of our best venues.

Perpetual champions William Philpott and George Bridges relax after last years' golf outing.

The WHNPA Annual Golf Outing will be held at Andrews AFB West Course on Thursday, May 9th, at 9 am. This will be a first tee event, with foursomes teeing off every eight minutes starting at 9 am. The cost for golf, cart, and luncheon will be $75. The format will be four person scramble, (best ball). Each player must use at least 3 of his or her drives for the 18 holes. We also need hole sponsors ($100 per hole). Signs announcing the hole sponsor will be posted at the tee box of each sponsored hole. Golf will be followed by a luncheon (cold cuts and hoagies) and awards ceremony. Please send your checks, payable to "WHNPA", to Mark Abraham, 13205 Scarlet Mist Way, Germantown, Maryland 20874. Call Mark at 202-224-6548 to reserve a spot. Last year we had close to 60 players, and the golf outing was one of the highlights of the WHNPA Gala Dinner weekend. Let's try to make this year's event even better. SIGN UP AND PLAY!! Directions to Andrews AFB and additional information about this event are

MAY 10 **Digital Workflow Seminar sponsored by WHNPA & Blue Pixel on Friday May 10, 9am to 5 pm, at the Corcoran's Armand Hammer Auditorium. A day long workshop with Rob Galbraith, Reed Hoffman, Julieanne Kost, and more. Come and learn from the best in the business. Digital photography, digital workflow, Photoshop 7.0, archiving strategies, color calibration, high-end printing output. All your digital questions answered from the country's leading digital experts. (See the PDF announcement) This is a FREE workshop, but seating is limited and reservations are required. RSVP to jarron@bluepixel.net

Schedule of Presentations:
Rob Galbraith, Chief Technology Officer, Blue Pixel 9am - noon
Reed Hoffman, Digital Evangelist, Blue Pixel 9am - noon

Julieanne Kost, Adobe Photoshop Evangelist 1pm - 4pm
Michael Slater, CEO, Nik Multimedia 1pm - 4pm

Son Do, Founder, Rods and Cones 4pm - 5pm
Mary Ruzick, Large format printing expert 4pm - 5pm

LOCATION:
The Corcoran College of Art & Design
Armand Hammer Auditorium
17th and New York Avenue NW
LIMITED SEATING
RSVP to jarron@bluepixel.net

MAY 10 RECEPTION **Join NPPA's Region 3 in a reception for photographers, their significant others, and friends on Friday May 10, 2002, 7pm- midnight, as part of Photo Week in Washington, D.C. The reception, featuring munchies and a cash bar, will be held at the Governors House Hotel, which is near the Dupont Circle and Farragut North metro stations.

LOCATION:

Governors House Hotel
1615 Rhode Island Ave, NW
Washington, D.C. 20036
202-296-2100

A comprehensive FACT SHEET covering everything you need to know about this year's Gala awards dinner at the National Building Museum is now available online. All ticket requests and payments must be received by the WHNPA by May 1.

Schedule of events:
• 6:00-8:00 PM, Reception, West Hall •8:00-9:45 PM, Dinner and awards presentations, Great Hall •10:00-midnight, Dancing and desserts • Musical entertainment by Bill Kirchen

MAY 18 • New York Times photographer Stephen Crowley was given an Honorary degree from the Corcoran College of Art and Design on May 18, 2002

MAY 29 • The Eyes of History 2002 exhibition opens at the Corcoran

Don't miss the opportunity to view the winning entries in The Eyes of History 2002 contest, sponsored by the Corcoran College of Art and Design. The installation (located in the Hemicycle Gallery) runs from May 29th through July 29th. Read the Corcoran's press release for background information or scroll down for location, hours, admission fees, contact information, etc.

The Corcoran is located at New York Avenue and 17th Street, NW, Washington, DC. It is open every day, except Tuesday, from 10am to 5pm, and remains open until 9 pm on Thursday nights. The Corcoran is closed every Tuesday. Admission is: $5 for adults; $8 for families; $3 for seniors and member guests; $1 for students (12-18 years old) with valid ID. The public information line for the college is (202) 639-1800. The museum public information line is (202) 639-1700.

MAY 29 • Art, Politics and Photojournalism lecture by Sharon Farmer Wednesday, May 29 at 7:00 pm. Co-sponsored by the Corcoran Gallery of Art and the White House News Photographers' Association (Corcoran and WHNPA Members $12, Public admission $16)

Location: Frances & Armand Hammer Auditorium, Corcoran Gallery of Art, 17th Street and New York Avenue, NW, Washington, DC. For more information or to register please call (202) 639-1770

Sharon Farmer is one of the most eminent photographers in the country. She lectures on photojournalism across the country and is currently an Assignment Editor at The Associated Press. Sharon was the White House Photographer 1993-2001 and Director of White House Photography 1998-2001. In a slide-filled lecture Ms. Farmer discusses her own photographs and provides an insider’s point of view about working for the Clinton White House. She talks about her years as a photographer in Washington, and how the worlds of art and politics collide in photojournalism.

MAY 30 • WHNPA members, their significant others, and their bosses are invited to attend The Eyes of History 2002 exhibition and awards reception on Thursday evening, May 30th, at the Corcoran Gallery of Art.

TIME: 6:00-8:00 PM
PLACE: Corcoran Gallery of Art
500 Seventeenth Street NW (at New York Avenue)
Washington DC 20006

*** All awards from the 2002 contest will be distributed at this time. If you received an award for this year's contest, please pick it up on Thursday night or designate someone to pick up your award(s) for you.

JUNE 25 •Photo Presentation by Stephen Crowley and Exhibition Viewing on Tuesday, June 25 at 7:00pm

On February 5, 2002, Stephen Crowley was cited as "Photographer of the Year" by the White House News Photographers' Association for a portfolio that included his essays "Voices of Afghanistan" and "Day in the Life of President Bush." Crowley was recently awarded the Pulitzer Prize for his contributions to a photo essay on Afghanistan for the New York Times. His work has been exhibited in the Library of Congress, the National Geographic Society and the Corcoran. In a rich slide lecture, Crowley discusses why art photographers need photojournalism and why photojournalism needs art photographers. Walk-through of the WHNPA's exhibition in the Hemicycle follows.
Location: Corcoran Gallery of Art, 17th Street and New York Avenue, NW, Washington, DC. The programs begin at 7:00pm in the Corcoran's Frances and Armand Hammer Auditorium. Preregistration is recommended and tickets can be reserved by contacting the Corcoran's Public Programs Registrar at 202-639-1770. Tickets are $12 for Corcoran and WHNPA members and $16 for the public.

Through September 30, 2002 • EXHIBITION AT THE CORCORAN GALLERY OF ART: Jacqueline Kennedy: The White House Years.

Washington now has the opportunity to celebrate the legacy of one of its favorite First Ladies. Jacqueline Kennedy: The White House Years-Selections from the John F. Kennedy Library and Museum, the blockbuster exhibition seen previously in New York and Boston, is now showing at the Corcoran Gallery of Art . One of the most talked-about exhibitions of the year, this installation celebrates the 40th anniversary of Mrs. Kennedy's emergence as America's First Lady, and explores her enduring global influence on style. This unprecedented exhibition is on view at the Corcoran through September 30, 2002.

Some 80 original costumes and accessories from the collection of the John F. Kennedy Library and Museum in Boston are on view, featuring clothing worn by Jacqueline Kennedy on the campaign trail, during the inaugural festivities, at the White House itself, and on state visits around the world. Visit the Corcoran web site for ticket information.

New York City Attacked,© 2001 Getty Images, photo/ Mario Tama
The Eyes of History 2002 /First Place: Picture Story/News

September 7 - November 11, 2002, at the Corcoran Gallery of Art
Here is New York: A Democracy of Photographs

here is new york invites anyone, amateur or professional, who has images connected to the World Trade Center disaster to make them a part of the exhibition. Our intention is to display the widest possible variety of pictures from the widest possible variety of sources, believing as we do that the World Trade Center disaster and its aftermath has ushered in a new period in our history, one which demands that we look at and think about images in a new and unconventional way. In keeping with here is new york's democratic and populist nature, which we feel is not only appropriate to what has happened but intrinsic to its understanding, we are setting only the following limitation on submissions.

All pictures must relate to the events of 9/11/2001, in the broadest and yet most intimate sense. Photos may be no larger than 8 x 10 inches and cannot be returned without a SASE. Send your submissions or deliver in person to: Corcoran Gallery of Art, attention: here is new york, 500 17th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20006

• COMBAT PHOTOGRAPHY FROM WWII TO THE PRESENT • National Press Club, Bourke-White Rooms, October 21, 2002 7:00 to 9:00 PM Evening Featuring Pulitzer Prize and Experienced War Photographers Sponsored by the National Press Club Photography Committee. Panelists include: David Hume Kennerly, Newsweek Max Desfor, Associated Press (Ret.) Jose More, Chicago Tribune Ed Keating, New York Times Peter Howe, Author (“Shooting Under Fire”) Introductions: Marshall H. Cohen, Chair, NPC Photography Committee Moderator: Jim Wallace, Director of Photographic Services, Smithsonian Institution and Vice Chair, NPC Photography Committee No Charge: Reserve with Pat Nelson, NPC 202-364-8332 or Marshall H. Cohen, 202-364-8332

Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2002 • Photographers' Holiday Party on Capitol Hill (BY INVITATION ONLY)

Photographers' Holiday Party on Capitol Hill co-sponsored by the WHNPA and the Senate Press Photographers Gallery. Postcard invitations have been mailed and email notices have been sent out to WHNPA members. If you haven't already done so, please RSVP as soon as possible.

The White House News Photographers Association is pleased to announce that Nancy Pastor of the Washington Times has been chosen by the WHNPA Education Committee as the recipient of our 2002 WHNPA Project Grant. The WHNPA Education Committee awarded Nancy the grant for her photo story "Tobacco Road", an ongoing photo project on the changing way of life for Maryland tobacco farmers. See press release for further information.

Ed Eaves, a segment editor for NBC, is the latest recipient of the WHNPA Lecture Grant. He plans to use the grant to speak about video storytelling to a video production class at Virginia Wesleyan College in Virginia Beach.

Visit the members' gallery to preview some recent books by WHNPA members. Members, please send us info about your upcoming projects, so we can feature them online and in the newsletter!