The Festival of Politics is pleased to host once again the world’s premier photojournalism exhibition – the World Press Photo exhibition 2009. Featuring the winning photographs from this year’s World Press Photo competition, the exhibition powerfully documents people, places and situations from across the world.
WORLD PRESS PHOTO @ FESTIVAL OF POLITICS
In recognition of the importance of World Press Photo, the Festival of Politics is this year delighted to bring forward a range of events based around the exhibition and associated competition.
WORLD PRESS PHOTO EXHIBITION TOUR
FRIDAY 7 AUGUST 10.00 (10.45) MAIN HALL FREE*
Join World Press Photo Exhibition Curator Erik de Kruijf as he undertakes a guided tour of the winning photographs that form the 2009 World Press Photo exhibition.
Book World Press Photo Exhibition Tour 07/08/09 online
WORLD PRESS PHOTO EXHIBITION TOUR
MONDAY 17 AUGUST 14.00 (14.45) MAIN HALL FREE*
A unique opportunity to join Stephen Mayes, Secretary to the World Press Photo judging panel, as he provides an insight into the winning photographs from this year’s competition.
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SELECT PHOTOS
MONDAY 17 AUGUST 17.00 (18.15) COMMITTEE ROOM 1 FREE*
At the beginning of each year, a panel of 13 recognised experts in the field of press photography convenes in Amsterdam to select the winning photographs from the tens of thousands of entries for the World Press Photo Exhibition. Join Stephen Mayes, Secretary to the World Press Photo judging panel, as he gives a behind-the-scenes perspective on the judging process and what makes a winning photograph. Chaired by Ted Brocklebank MSP.
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MOVING IMAGES
Unfortunately due to illness this event has been cancelled
Photography continues to be a hugely important journalistic medium. Yet, with considerable changes in the technology of taking photos and the shift from print to online news media, what are the challenges faced by photojournalists today? 2008 World Press Photo winner, Lana Slezic, and renowned Magnum photographer, Donovan Wylie, discuss the issues facing photojournalists today, and the challenges of working in war-zones across the globe. Chaired by Stephen Mayes, Secretary to the World Press Photo judging panel.
PHOTOGRAPHY MASTERCLASS – SPORTS PHOTOGRAPHY
TUESDAY 25 AUGUST 11.00 (13.00) COMMITTEE ROOM 5 FREE*
Award-winning Scotsman photographers Ian Rutherford and Alan MacDonald share stories from their long experience as sports photographers, discussing the shots they captured and the ones they missed. Photographers are invited to bring examples of work for discussion and review.
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CAPTURING THE PRESIDENT
TUESDAY 25 AUGUST 17.00 (18.00) COMMITTEE ROOM 1 FREE*
World Press Photo 2009 winner and Time magazine photographer Callie Shell provides an insight to the time she has spent cataloguing Barack Obama’s campaign to become President and his first months in the White House. Join her to discover the challenges involved with photographing possibly the most important politician of a generation. Chaired by Dr Tom Normand, author of Scottish Photography: A History.
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PHOTOGRAPHY MASTERCLASS – ARCHITECTURAL PHOTOGRAPHY
WEDNESDAY 26 AUGUST 11.00 (13.00) COMMITTEE ROOM 5 FREE*
Renowned photographer Niall Hendrie shares his experiences of photographing the construction of the new Scottish Parliament building. Photographers are invited to bring examples of work for discussion and review.
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*Tickets available in advance (subject to a booking fee) or on the day
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