MDOCS Postcard-2016-10-01, Fall Documentary Photo Talks and Workshops

Fall Documentary Photography Talks and Workshops: Through a native lens: Portraiture, social documentary and narrative in Saratoga Mon, October 17 @ 7pm, Emerson On October 17, join Daesha Devón Harris, a Saratoga Springs native and documentary photographer who creates powerful multimedia pieces that speak to social issues in a creative and compelling way. The photos depict subjects not as victims, but instead show them in a light of determination illuminating Daesha\u27s relentless optimism. Moderated by Robert ParkeHarrison This event is part of MDOCS\u27 series on portraiture and biography in documentary work. One Monday each month, creators from photography, audio documentary, and multimedia visit Skidmore to discuss their work and the morals and ethics behind representing someone else\u27s story through their vision. Workshop: DSLR Photography Basics Fri, October 28 @ 2-4 pm, LIB 113 Still stuck in the auto-function of your DSLR camera? Learn the basics of DSLR photography and get some tips on how to create more engaging, lively images. Led by Eric Jenks, Skidmore alum and Capital region photojournalist. Chasing the Light: The Rock & Roll Photography of Jay Blakesberg Tue, November 1 @ 7pm, Davis Join Jay Blakesberg for a presentation of his 35 year journey in rock and roll photography - from documenting the Grateful Dead to his latest book Hippie Chick: A Tale of Love, Devotion & Surrender. The presentation will be followed by a Q&A and book signing