WAXY PHOTOGRAPHY

Vancouver Stock Photography

2008-08-09T23:55:00.000-07:00

In Waxy Photography's ongoing relationship with Simon Fraser University, Urban Studies recently printed a brochure using several images from my Vancouver stock photography collection. The document, "SFU: Professorship in Urban Design" was designed to raise $500,000 in funding to create a new position within SFU Urban Studies.

"Simon Fraser University’s Urban Studies Program is seeking $500,000 to establish a professorship in urban design. We seek these funds to recruit a highly accomplished practitioner-scholar who will provide graduate level studio instruction in urban design, conduct lectures and seminars in sustainable urban development and liaise with private and public sector developers to help reshape Metro Vancouver’s rapidly developing region."

The brochure's cover page photo and page 2 are from my stock library, which includes architectural, landscape, transportation and urban and suburban imagery. In addition to my stock library, Waxy Photography is also available for commissioned work. Please contact me if you would like to discuss a project.

Waxy

The Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art

2008-05-04T04:26:00.000-07:00

"Bill Reid is one of Canada’s greatest artists of the 20th century. Goldsmith-turned-sculptor, carver, writer — he was truly a renaissance man. In a long career, he embraced many art forms, driven always by a passion to create the “well made object”. This passion, combined with a gradual discovery of his rich Haida cultural heritage, informed and inspired his development as a visual artist of tremendous power and brilliant accomplishment."

--the Bill Reid Foundation

On Tuesday, May 6, 2008, the Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art will open with a Ceremonial Dedication. Haida Chiefs and Councilors will be in attendance giving an acknowledgment of welcoming onto Coast Salish territory, as well as a presentation of gifts to the Coast Salish delegation of Chiefs. Other notable speakers will be on-hand from the Government of Canada, the Province of BC and the City of Vancouver.

Waxy Photography, who is collaborating with the Foundation to cover the event, will be in attendance for the festivities. The closed-door ceremony and media-preview will take place at the new Bill Reid Gallery at 639 Hornby St. in downtown Vancouver, Canada (see map). The exhibition, entitled "Bill Reid: Master of Haida Art," opens to the public on May 10, 2008.

Waxy

Exposure Gallery: Street Photography Exhibit

2008-04-22T00:13:00.000-07:00

You may know the names Fred Herzog, Jeff Wall, Rodney Graham and Roy Arden, all of which got their photographic start in Vancouver. While these greats have moved to the big league, and big museums, the rich history of photography in Vancouver continues at small, local galleries which feature new talent alongside the more established. Exposure Gallery is one such place.

With that, it is my honour to invite you to the upcoming Street Photography exhibit at Exposure Gallery. The group show is entitled "Street: Reportage, Documentary." I'll be showing several prints along with more than 40 other talented Vancouver Street shooters.

Exposure Gallery
754 East Broadway, Vancouver (map)
Opening Night: Friday, May 2, 2008 at 8 pm
Exhibit Dates: May 2 to May 18, 2008
Gallery hours: Thurs - Sun from noon to 5 pm

I hope to see you on opening night!

Waxy

STRANGER: Photography Exhibit

2008-03-26T21:01:00.000-07:00

I have organized a group photography exhibit at Radha Centre in downtown Vancouver during much of April:

STRANGER: A photography exhibit of strangers and unfamiliar landscapes. The work is a diverse mix of the abstract, the dreamlike, and the street. Photographers include Marc L'Esperance, Lung Liu and John Goldsmith.

Opening Night is Friday April 11, 2008 from 6:30-8:30pm. The exhibit runs from April 10 – April 26, 2008 with restaurant hours of Thursday – Saturday from 6-10pm. Radha Centre is located at 728 Main Street in Chinatown (see map).

Alongside the photography exhibit, opening night features a live acoustic jazz duet by Shannon Thue and Joel Kerr.

If you wish, you may RSVP on Facebook.

I hope you can make it to opening night!

Waxy

Waxy at Yaletown Gallery

2008-02-12T00:00:00.000-08:00

It's 2008 and that means it's a leap year. That's right -- a free day for everybody! So why not kick the winter blues and make a celebration out of it?

The Yaletown Gallery's Landscape of Vancouver exhibition runs from February 29 - March 14. Along with other Vancouver photographers, I will be showing a framed print from my Street Photography collection. I expect that the exhibit will have quite a variety and views of Vancouver -- and maybe even some you haven't seen before.

Yaletown Gallery is a contemporary art gallery located in the historic Yaletown District of downtown Vancouver, Canada. It is located at 123-1208 Homer St (at Davie). Opening night for the Landscapes of Vancouver exhibit is on Friday, February 29th from 7:30 - 9:30pm. Please stop by and say hello!

Waxy

Stock Photography: On Demand

2008-01-23T13:45:00.000-08:00

Beginning in 2008, Waxy Photography began using Photoshelter's platform to distribute stock photography for both new and existing clientèle. Waxy Photography already provides stock imagery of Vancouver and beyond, but this simple platform makes shopping Waxy's stock catalog a snap since photographs are available with just a few clicks of a button.

Waxy's stock photography already appears on a number of websites including Metro Vancouver and Conde Nast's webzine, concierge.com. The library collection contains work for both editorial and contemporary art uses which primarily show Vancouver's urban scene and Street Photography, along with images from my travels. The imagery available will continue to expand as I transfer my library and collect new photographs.

If you don't see something that strikes your fancy on Photoshelter, please contact Waxy with your particular needs since the Photoshelter collection contains only a small fraction of my stock portfolio. Waxy Photography is available for commissioned projects as well, which are finely tailored to each customer's needs.

Please visit my my collection.
Waxy

WAXY IN JPG MAGAZINE

2007-12-06T03:33:00.000-08:00

What's new? How about issue #13 of JPG Magazine?

In this issue, my photograph called "Painting Oneself Into a Corner" was selected by the online community and the JPG editing staff to appear in the "Tools of the Trade" theme. The image was captured in Vancouver's West End neighborhood and is viewable in my Street Photography portfolio.

JPG Magazine is a high quality photography magazine distributed throughout the US. It can be found in many bookstores, including Borders and Barnes and Noble, and is available by subscription, which currently numbers 18,000 as quoted in the New York Times.

To find out more, visit JPG Magazine and download a preview of issue #13. While you're there, please stop by and say hello. By the way, the painter's t-shirt says: "I'm a Keeper." I'm glad the editors at JPG think so too.

Waxy

Streetside: Published in Photosho Magazine

2007-09-16T19:10:00.000-07:00

In the next days, Photosho Magazine is going to press and Waxy is a featured contributor. That's right! In an 8 page spread of 14 photographs and over 2000 original words, the article entitled “Street Photography: Playing Cat and Mouse in the Urban Theatre,” looks at my view of Street Photography, including some story telling, a brief history of the genre, and tips to help you take better photos. The magazine will appear in stores across Canada this October but you can pre-order now for savings.

In celebration of the event, I am offering a 20% discount on all prints from now until the end of November. You may choose from those in my gallery or my photostream on Flickr. Please see the price list (pdf) and slash 20% off framed or unframed art. Prices begin at $40 for an unframed 8x10” print (see sample print). Just email me with your order and specify the print size and whether you want it print only, print + matted, or print + matted + frame. I will then verify your print order and shipping details. It's that easy!

Also, take a look at Photosho Magazine which makes for a great coffee table read. If you pre-order a copy, Light Leaks Press is offering a savings of $3.60 from the list price. I have a previous issue with one of my published photos and I can tell you that the print quality is second to none—full colour, 60 pages, perfect binding, with heavy paper made with sheet-fed printers. The issue is themed rural / urban and features many other talented photographers and writers stretching across Canada. Don't take my word for it -- check out the Photosho website and order your own copy.

Waxy prints are on sale now, so get 'em while they're hot! When November ends, these shady prices will retreat like a shadow into the night.

Waxy

Travel Photography: Iran In Focus

2007-07-18T00:28:00.001-07:00

This past June, Waxy Photography traveled half a world away for an international travel photography assignment. The United Nations sponsored event -- Metropolis Commission 5 -- convened in Iran with stops in the capital city of Tehran and Mashhad, the country’s Islamic seat. Invited experts from Australia, Canada and Spain came to share their knowledge and experience about sustainable urban development to an audience of politicians, urban planners and educators from within the country and the surrounding region.

As Metropolis wrapped up, I found myself surrounded by the traditional cuisine, and a people and history that make up the long and storied Persian culture. My gracious hosts introduced me to destinations that are traditionally off-limits to non-Muslims and the western world, including the holy shrine of Imam Reza – the 7th descendant of Mohammad. This latter segment of my travel was used to produce more traditional travel photography and art that will eventually find its way into various venues and publications, for editorial, photojournalism, stock photography and art prints.

While this was my first trip to Iran, I have extensive travel experiences which include destinations in Asia, Eastern and Western Europe, the Middle East and the Americas. If you have an upcoming travel photography project, please contact Waxy for a detailed quote. Waxy is a freelance and event photographer available for local, national and international assignments. He is also available for commissioned projects.

Waxy

The BCCHF Childrun

2007-07-13T15:31:00.000-07:00

On Sunday June 3, 2007, I was honoured to take part in the 22nd Annual HSBC Childrun, an event whose proceeds benefit the BC Children's Hospital Foundation (BCCHF). Waxy Photography was on-location to capture the festivities, which included a morning of games, free healthy snacks and clowns. The event even featured an appearance by defenseman Mattias Ohlund of the Vancouver Canucks.

"The HSBC Childrun is a family “fun-run,” where participants can choose from one of two traffic controlled distances: an easy 1km route through the hospital grounds or a more challenging 5k route through scenic Queen Elizabeth Park. HSBC Childrun gathers the community together for a morning of great food, great prizes and great fun all in support of a great cause. The uniqueness of Childrun among the many runs and walks in and around Vancouver is found in its focus as a family run." -- The BCCHF website

Waxy Photography is a available for all kinds of parties, events and gigs. You name it! Whether you are an individual, non-profit, government, or corporate client, please contact Waxy for a quote. It's that easy.

Waxy

Urban Mixer: Sector 17

2007-05-24T22:53:00.001-07:00

Last Friday, Urban Mixer hosted a dazzling party at the swank OPUS Hotel in Vancouver’s Yaletown. The sold-out event was themed after Sector 17 -- the most cosmopolitan district in Chandigarh, India. Waxy Photography, hired by Urban Mixer President Raj Taneja, was on hand to capture the night’s energy.

The party kicked-off with cocktails and a VIP reception, colourful saree-clad hostesses, and yogis and yoginis demonstrating their art. The event’s host was Urban Landscape’s Fred Lee, and included the sensational singer, Elise Estrada, among others. Proceeds from the social mixer benefited the UNICEF Unite for Children, United against AIDS Campaign.

Urban Mixer is a social organization that plans interactive events and provides a fun, friendly environment for young urban professionals. Waxy is available for your party as well -- whether it is a private celebration or a corporate event. Please contact Waxy Photography for more information.

Cuba Baila!

2007-04-21T13:47:00.000-07:00

Tonight begins the 4th Annual International Rueda de Casino Event, Cuba Baila! As the official photographer, Waxy Photography will be on hand to capture the excitement of the Cuban Carnaval.

The competition at the 2006 salsa event was sizzling hot, but this year's proves to be even more electrifying with teams coming from all over the Americas to compete for the winning prize. Events are taking place at the Scotia Bank Dance Centre and the Empire Landmark Hotel in downtown Vancouver. More information can be found at www.dancerueda.com.

Pictured is Grupo America from Vancouver, who was last year's winning team. They didn't have to travel very far for their $1000 cash prize, but they sure moved their feet a lot to win. The second and third place teams were the all women's ¡TIMBEA! from San Francisco, California and the smoking SALSAtlanta from Atlanta, Georgia.

Following this weekend's 4th annual event, high-quality archival prints will be available for purchase. Please visit the Cuba Baila Gallery for ordering details. Share your excitement by giving a print to your family and friends. In addition, images are available for use on your blog or website through a licensing agreement.

Break a leg competitors!
Waxy

Waxy in Photosho Magazine

2007-02-10T12:10:00.000-08:00

Photosho Magazine Issue #1 will hit the shelves in 4-6 weeks but maybe you should just pre-order your copy now. Why all the fuss? Well, not only is my photo, "Red Boots" appearing the magazine, but you will also save $2 of the list price and help kickoff a worthy independent publication that showcases Canadian artists. In addition, since this in the inaugural issue, there will only be a limited production run. So check it out!

The red boots are those of Canadian singer/songwriter's Katie Ormiston and they serve as an icon of the band, Pawnshop Diamond. As you may have guessed by now, Pawnshop Diamond is a client of Waxy Photography. On January 25, 2007, I was on hand at Vancouver's Railway Club to photograph the indie band's live performance during their self-titled CD release party.

You can check out Pawnshop Diamond at their MySpace page, and please also visit the Photosho Magazine Website to pre-order Issue #1.

Congrats, Katie, to you and your boots for their second 15 minutes of fame.

All the best!
Waxy

Waxy in The Boston Review

2007-02-01T16:01:00.000-08:00

The check came last week, but to be honest, I am more excited to see my photograph in the latest issue of the Boston Review Magazine. Though I have been published before, what makes me so happy now is that this is an esteemed magazine for not only its forward thinking articles -- but also art.

Turning to page 27 is my photograph called "After School Special." It was taken in November, 2006 while I was working in Guadalajara, Mexíco. It is an image from my Street Photography collection. After School Special accompanies an editorial piece by Maureen N. McLane called "The Crucible: What’s at stake in the sex-ed wars." It is a history of the debate over sex education in schools.

The Boston Review was nominated for a 2006 Utne Independent Press Award in the category of Best Writing. If you get a chance, go to your local newsstand and maybe you can find a copy or two. It is on display til March 7. Check it out!

Waxy

On Partnerships

2007-01-20T13:58:00.000-08:00

In 2005, the Regional Vancouver Urban (RVu) Observatory and Waxy Photography began with a standard one day contract to photograph an all-day event. It turned out that this was the first of many such agreements. Over the year, what began as a single event turned into something more than just a client-photographer relationship: it was a partnership.

RVu and Waxy. In addition to the role that I began playing as an official event photographer, Waxy Photography now has a long standing commitment with RVu to be their primary image supplier. It is this kind of partnership where client and photographer benefit most, from a cost and quality perspective. Feel free to download RVu’s Inaugural Report which features more than 60 pages of photographs supplied primarily by Waxy (pdf download).

You and Waxy. Waxy Photography has an extensive image library to meet the needs of your organization’s project. Waxy’s images are featured on numerous websites, including non-profit, university and local government, as well as their use for an online university course called “Canadian Cities” that features nearly 120 photographs. Waxy also recently entered into another long-term arrangement with the Dogwood Initiative, a Victoria, British Columbia based not-for-profit.

So, whether you need a one time event photographer, or someone on standby to meet recurring needs, please contact Waxy Photography so that we can get your job done together. Waxy is professional, courteous and skilled in taking the right picture at the right time.

Best regards,
Waxy

The Waxy Photography Blog -- Here & Now!

2007-01-01T00:00:00.000-08:00

Dear Customer,

New in 2007 is the Waxy Photography blog, which will feature project news, recent and upcoming events, photography tips, and much much more. My hope is that this page will give a more personable view to www.waxyphotography.com and better connect us to fulfill our common goal of creating the highest quality images for your needs.

Thanks for your visit and my very best wishes to you for a happy and prosperous new year!

John Goldsmith
Artist & Freelance Photographer