Heather Sten - The 30

Images by Heather Sten

The 30 is recognized throughout the professional photography industry as a “go-to outlet to discover up-and-coming photographers” (TIME, 2015), and as a platform that helps emerging photographers grow their careers. Each year, The 30 are selected through a nomination and jurying process that includes the input of established photographers, photography editors, art directors, curators and other photography industry leaders. Heather Sten, ArtCenter Photoraphy and Imaging Alumn, has been selected as one of The 30.

Sten says one key to her early career has been learning to balance being a nice person and standing her ground when she needs to. It’s been challenging to learn to say no, for instance, and to ask clients for more money. “Saying no is a huge privilege, but sometimes it will get you more work that will serve you,” Sten explains. “Being a person of color and a woman in this industry, I’ve sometimes been made to feel like I should feel lucky to get work at all, which was oftentimes underpaid. Asking for more money should be the norm—to ask someone to give what you believe is your worth is existential and necessary all at once.”

Photoville Freelance Safety Clinic

The ACOS Alliance (A Culture of Safety Alliance) together with the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) and the Frontline Freelance Register (FFR) are back to offer Freelance Safety Clinics as part of online programming for Photoville's 2020 Festival.   

The Photoville Freelance Safety Clinics are an opportunity for photojournalists and documentary photographers to receive expert, one-to-one advice on safety, risk assessment, digital security, or trauma management. Sign up now for one of our FREE virtual safety clinics on either September 25 or 26th (times to be allocated and confirmed once selected).

Through The Lens: Yoon Sul

Image by Yoon Sul courtesy of HypeBeast

Yoon Sul, ArtCenter Photo Graduate 2004, has recently been featured in an article entitled “Through the Lens: Yoon Sul” at HYPEBEAST. This article delves into Yoon Sul’s journey from student to professional photographer and shooting what he loves, ‘Skateboarding”.

Yoon has been the “house” photographer for The Berrics since 2010. The Berrics is a wildly popular skateboard zone and is utilized by all professional skaters as well as the ‘up and comers’. The Berrics also offers Yoonivision, a collection of Yoon’s skateboarding photo series.

Wino - fka Redbooks

Image courtesy of Winmo

Winmo, (fka Redbooks) is an advertising resource with profiles to thousands of companies, brands and advertising agencies. You will find detailed information on brands, including what ad agencies they use, their media spend information, sample ad content, as well as valuable contact information for industry-leading professionals.

Winmo also offers webinars to help you navigate it’s resources. You will find registration information to their webinars by scrolling to the bottom of their page and clicking on the link to training sessions.

This resources is available to current ArtCenter students on campus and remotely. ArtCenter Alum have access to Winmo on campus only.

For a quick tutorial on how to access Winmo through ArtCenter Library, pleasw follow the link provided below.

Trenton Lessett

Photos courtesy of Ariel Sabrina Brigmann

To our photo community—

It is with great sadness that I share with the Photo and Imaging department and ArtCenter Community, the news I received this week about one of our revered alum.  I used to think there were no words that appropriately expressed the sense of loss we feel with the passing of a loved one or friend.  Over the years I have come to learn that, in a way, there are actually many very important words that need to be shared with and between friends, family and community. 

Trenton Lessett graduated with honors from our department in the Summer of 2018.  From my vantage point, in the fifteen years that I have been the chair, I have seen few who worked as hard as Trent.  Faculty must often encourage their students to work harder and take education and their careers more seriously.  I never had to encourage Trent to work harder.  In fact, Trent always took the initiative to start the conversation about what his education could mean and how he might find the right place in his career.  He had a big heart and was always searching for how best to balance creativity, technology and career.  I know that we shared some very special moments talking about life and learning, and exploring a variety of ideas about what he could do after graduation.

I remember telling Trent that I wasn’t worried about him.  The world is always looking for a person who likes to work, and that it was more important for him to find the work that he loved.   Trent never shied away from the best way of doing something and was always ready to share with others.  When our paths crossed at Venice Arts last year, I was so happy to see he had joined their staff.  He found his next community, and the organization found him to be a remarkable asset to their mission.  I spoke to the director and she shared how much they had come to rely on him.  I will never forget Trent, and I think everyone who knew him feels much the same.

In this time of the global health crisis, we are inundated with numbers and information.  Trenton was not a number and was not a victim of the virus, but his passing was a reminder for me that no one is a number.  We all need to know that everyone is someone’s friend, father, mother, brother, sister, nephew, niece, and that people are still the most critical part of our world.

In closing, I want to remind everyone to look for ways to recognize and support all the people that have been working in this crisis in medical centers and hospitals, as well as the volunteers that support them. 

Please stay safe, be smart, and act responsibly.

Dennis

Dennis Keeley, Chair, Photography & Imaging

Remembering Kobe Bryant - Lakers Team Photographer Andrew D. Bernstein

Image courtesy of NBAE / Getty Images / Andrew Bernstein

Image courtesy of NBAE / Getty Images / Andrew Bernstein

Andrew D. Bernstein, Lakers Team Photographer and ArtCenter alum (BFA 1981), joins KTLA for a touching interview on shooting legendary basketball player Kobe Bryant. Andrew was the team photographer for the Lakers throughout Kobe's 20 year career. He also teamed up with Kobe on the book "The Mamba Mentality: How I Play."

Call For Entry - 2020 CatchLight Visual Leadership Fellowship

Photos courtesy Catchlight. Image From 2019 Fellow Tasneem Alsultan’s series And Then There Were Women.

CatchLight is now accepting applications for it’s 2020 $30,000 CatchLight Visual Leadership Fellowship. Now in its fourth year, CatchLight continues to search for innovative visual storytellers and leaders committed to advancing and growing the field of visual storytelling.

The CatchLight Visual Leadership Fellowship serves as an incubator - a place for innovative leaders in the visual storytelling field to receive financial support, unlock individual potential, grow and leverage partnerships. The Fellowship cultivates a vibrant community of creative thought leaders whose work will be enhanced by collaboration, mentorship, and networking.

Entry Deadline: Tuesday, February 4th, 2020 (midnight PST)