Member News
This is a roundup of projects, books, shows, etc., from ASMP Colorado members. Please share your news with us by emailing colorado@asmp.org. Be sure to include full titles, publishers, web addresses, locations and/or times, etc., along with your email and phone number – and whether you want that contact information published.
Howard Paul, ASMP professional member from Denver, invites all to join him from 3 to 4pm May 20 at Foothills Art Center for an engaging discussion about his 2024 African safari adventure. Expect him to delve into his passion for travel and captivating photography, showcasing stunning images of the magnificent wildlife he encountered on his journey. Whether you’re a photography enthusiast or someone interested in travel, you’ll find Howard’s insights both inspiring and informative. He will also offer essential tips and advice for anyone considering a safari trip. The Foothills Art Center Creative Campus is at 809 15th Street, Golden. Light snacks and beverages will be provided. Mark your calendars and Sign UP for an unforgettable experience!
Steven Begleiter, ASMP professional member and adjunct professor at Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design, has caught some good attention with his work “The Secret Life of Egrets and Herons.” Last year, his pictures were shortlisted in the Sony World Competition, among only 180 entries selected from 500,000 submissions. He was invited in December to exhibit at the Foto Nostrum in Barcelona. The work was also shortlisted for the Communication Arts 2024 Photography Competition. One of the pieces, “Tranquil Aviary,” was selected for the Depot Art 40th Best of Colorado Art Competition, and 11 images from this work were included in the LensWork No. 168 June Issue, and “5 Egrets Perched ” was selected by the curator of the Morgan Library and Museum in New York for the 2024 Photo Review competition/publication.
Books by members
Leaving Cleveland: A Fictional Memoir
by Steven Begleiter
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The book depicts the wild ride of a fictional young photographic assistant in New York during the 1980s.
With his book now part of the Jewish Book Council archive, Steven says the next step is to turn it into an audiobook next year. He reports some interest from a “couple of Hollywood people,” even as he sees the book’s chance to become a movie remains a “long shot.”
Altitude Adjustment: A Book of ‘Chairlift’ Pictures
By Greg Smith
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Latest News: A picture (top of Page 63) from Altitude Adjustment has been juried into the annual APA New York show at the SOHO Photo Gallery. Greg attended the opening reception Dec. 5, and he reports it was packed with enthusiastic and fun patrons and photographers.
Greg says, “Altitude Adjustment grew during a decade of toting a camera while riding chairlifts and mountains. I offer it as a gentle counterpoint to “powder porn,” the extreme snow and feats that often advertise snow sports. This collection documents the actual experience most of us have in-bounds at accessible, safe – but stoked – resorts, especially Monarch Mountain, but also Crested Butte, Telluride, Ski Cooper, Loveland and more.”
Greg calls the book a “labor of fun.” He includes 150 pictures and a dozen essays about that fun in the book’s 96 pages. The book is also available on Amazon.com.