Last night I went to a lecture by Tom Stoddart given at the Ethical Society, central London, on behalf of Photovoice.
Tom spoke about his career as a photojournalist over the past 40 years, the things he has seen and photographed, and how he likes to work.
It was a pleasure to listen to his advice for young photojournalists trying to make a career in the industry.
Photovoice is a fantastic charity that works with people that would traditionally be the subject of a photojournalist, turning them into the photographers. People living in post-conflict zones, troubled areas and those on the margins of society. Empowering people through photography.
www.photovoice.org
I will be traveling to Mumbai, India from the 22nd of August until the 3rd of September, assisting photographer Ram Shergill on a shoot for three film posters.
Ram Shergill is one of the world's leading photographers, and I am very excited to be working with him again.
The images will be of various Bollywood actors, and used as promotional photos for the films.
One of my images has been selected for the Association of Photographers (AOP) OPEN exhibition and annual book, to be published and exhibited in August.
A total of around 90 images are selected, with no specific category.
To take a look at the selected images in this years competition, please click the link below and vote for your favourite image.
To find out more about the awards, categories and the AOP, please visit www.the-awards.com or www.the-aop.com
The National Geographic Magazine Website is currently using one of my images as the face of the 'Your Shot' competition.
The image is a cropped version of a photograph of three young Afghan refugees flying a kite in a refugee camp in Peshawar, Pakistan.
I am now represented by Human Spectra in Scandanavia, as well as Photoshot in the UK and Germany.
Human Spectra is an agency based in the arctic circle of northern Sweden, with a strong environmental focus. They will represent images not currently used by Photoshot.
I have recently published my first book, 'Portfolio', which includes some of my favourite images from collections ranging back five years.
It it available to preview or buy from the online Blurb bookstore by following this link -
www.blurb.com/bookstore/detail/587909
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Last Monday evening I went to a talk by REZA at London's Frontline Club in Paddington. REZA was introducing his new book 'REZA War and Peace'. He was sharing some stories about the photographs included, as well as discussing his plans for the future, and incredible amount of humanitarian work he does in Afghanistan.
frontlineclub.com/events/2009/ ... ront-lines.html
REZA has worked tirelessly to bring unknown issues to light, and raise the profile of injustice all over the world. He has now established the AINA foundation - www.ainaphoto.org
A truly inspirational man, who has experienced a lot personally and professionally.
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The Open Salon exhibition for 2009 is a lovely idea. Its when the Viewfinder Gallery opens its' doors to the public to hang their work. Anybody, any age, pro or starter - it's open to all!
I am fortunate enough to be able to join in with this years exhibition.
Lots of amazing work, and its definitely the most varied exhibition I have ever seen!
check it out.
Viewfinder Gallery, Greenwich - www.viewfinder.org.uk for more info.
The results for the 'Expose your World 2008' competition have been announced today, and I was fortunate enough to have been awarded 'Highly Commended' for a series in the 'Photo-Essay Environmental Story' section.
www.exposeyourworld.com/pages/winner_details.cfm?entry_ID=251&essay
I am preparing to photograph a series of underwater images, and am looking for models .
Male or female, preferably with longer hair. Size and skin tone irrelevant. Email me a few photographs of yourself if you are interested. info@bradleysecker.com
Will be taking place in a private swimming pool outside of Norwich, Norfolk.
Transport provided from Norwich, and any expenses covered. Perfect for somebody looking for a more diverse portfolio!
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