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See the World Through Their Lens: 2025 Women in Photography Exhibit
Women in Visual Art (WIVA) presents the second annual Women in Photography exhibit celebrating Women’s History Month this March. This extraordinary exhibit showcasing the diverse talents and perspectives of talented local women photographers will take place from March 1st to 29th, 2025 at the Lake Travis Community Library. Featuring stunning portraits and photographs celebrating women’s history, issues, and rights, this exhibit is free and open to the public. We invite you to explore themes of voting, equality, health, beauty, motherhood, and more through the powerful lens of photography. Photography has a long history of storytelling and social commentary. Women photographers have used this medium to document the experiences of women…
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Celebrate Women Behind the Camera this Spring
The Lakeway Arts District presents the Women in Photography art exhibit, on display from March 1-30, 2024 in celebration of Women’s History Month. This exhibit will feature the work of local women photographers, showcasing their diverse perspectives and talents. It will also include portrait photographs of women which celebrate women’s history, issues, and rights and explore themes of voting, equality, health, beauty, motherhood, and more through photography. Photography has long been a powerful tool for storytelling and social commentary. In the hands of women photographers, it has been used to document the experiences of women and girls around the world, to challenge stereotypes, and to promote equality. Why celebrate Women…
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Women in Photography Exhibit to Showcase Work of Local Photographers
UPDATE: DEADLINE NOW EXTENDED TO 1/29/24! Calling all photographers! The Lakeway Arts District is seeking submissions for the debut Women in Photography art exhibit, which will be on display from March 1-30, 2024 at the Lake Travis Community Library in celebration of Women’s History Month. This exhibit will feature the work of local photographers, showcasing their diverse perspectives and talents as well as compelling photographic portraits of women subjects. All are welcome to enter their creative photographic expressions as we celebrate women’s history, issues, and rights. We encourage photographers to explore themes of voting, equality, health, beauty, motherhood, and more, whether through abstract or realistic photographic representations. We are looking…
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The Timeless Art of Family Portrait Photography
When families gather for portraits, stress can set in: kids complain, parents worry about their appearance, and everyone feels uncomfortable in front of the camera. As the photographer, you can turn this chaos into beauty by setting the scene for authentic family portraits. Preparation is key. Before the session, have families fill out a simple questionnaire with information like who will be there, kids’ names and ages, and what would make the experience special for them. This will help you tailor the session to their needs and expectations. You can also provide them with a short guide on what to expect, or simply reassure them that you’re flexible and anything…
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Seven Simple Tips for taking Stunning Portrait Photographs
Portrait photography is a great way to capture the essence of a person and their personality. It can be a challenge to take great portrait photos, but with a few simple tips, you can improve your skills and take stunning portraits of your friends, family, and loved ones. 1. Choose the right location. The location of your portrait can have a big impact on the overall mood and feel of your photo. If you’re looking for a classic portrait, choose a simple background with good lighting. For a more creative portrait, you can choose a more interesting location, such as a park, beach, or cityscape. 2. Use natural light. Natural…
