Project Review with Naeem Douglas

The APG Project Review series brings in nationally recognized artists and industry professionals to conduct mini-project reviews. These reviews not only offer photographers the opportunity to get valuable feedback on their work from these experts in the field, but also offers participants the opportunity to observe and learn from other photographer’s work.

The review sessions are structured to allow 8 photographers to present their work, while up to 80 viewers attend the reviews via ZOOM. By including both presenters and observers, APG Project Reviews are a master class in photographic literacy, allowing all attending to learn more about the art of photography by seeing their work and the work of their peers through the eyes of these accomplished professionals.

For our September 2024 Project Review Session, APG is honored to feature artist Naeem Douglas as the guest reviewer.

Naeem Douglas
Artist

Naeem Douglas is an Emmy-nominated journalist based in New York City. Naeem wrote, shot, edited, and reported his daily stories as a television reporter. Behind the scenes, he also wrote for CBS Network Radio and produced for CBS’s streaming service CBSN. His reporting has been seen on PBS, CNN, CBS, NY1, NBC, and many more.

After more than fifteen years in the news business, Naeem pivoted by telling stories from behind the camera. In 2020, Naeem documented the “gentrified flight” from New York City during the early parts of the pandemic in his soon-to-be-published first book, “We Stayed.” The book combines photographs, the stories behind the pictures, and poems by the talented Brandon Benton. Naeem also documented the year of unrest during NYC’s Freedom Summer 2020. His photojournalism work has appeared in AphroChic Magazine and is part of the Center for Brooklyn History’s (a branch of The Brooklyn Public Library) collection.

In 2021 Naeem joined the visual artist collective Souls in Focus, as its General Manager. The collective helps build spaces to inspire, educate and connect the community through varying visual media forms.

His editorial work has been featured in MoMA Magazine, This Time Tomorrow, No Chaser Magazine, BLK Creatives, AphroChic Magazine and others.

Website: http://www.naeemdouglas.com/

PROJECT REVIEW GUIDELINES

APG Project Review sessions are limited to 8 photography reviews, and up to 80 observing participants. Reviews are moderated and timed by an APG Staff member, so everyone gets equal consideration. An APG moderator will also be responsible for the technical aspects of presenting selected projects via Zoom. This will allow participants the freedom to focus on their images and the reviewer’s comments.

At the end of the review there will be a Q&A, open to everyone, where all guests can ask questions based on that evening’s review.

APG Project Reviews have two registration options: Submit for Review or Listen & Learn.

Submit for Review Option – is for those interested in submitting projects for review. APG Project Reviews are $10 for members and $25 for non-members.

The review session is limited to 8 member projects of 10 images each, and submissions are accepted on a first come first serve basis.

If you would like to present work, please keep in mind that the individual reviews are short, only 10-12 minutes – depending on the number of presenters. However, 10 minutes from an experienced reviewer can provide invaluable insight into a body of work. In order to get the most out of the time you have, we recommend submitting an artist statement along with your images, and to come prepared with one or two questions/objectives that you can share with the reviewer. This will allow the reviewer to address your individual needs in addition to giving their general comments about your body of work.

Listen & Learn Option – Not ready to show work? Not a problem, observing a review is just as valuable. Register to be an observing participant and glean invaluable knowledge from industry experts that can be applied to your own work. The Listen and Learn Option is free to members, and non-members can register for a $10 fee.

REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED for ALL levels of participation in Project Review sessions.

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REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Registration: Friday, July 26, 2023 – Saturday, September 14, 2024
Event: Wednesday, September 18, 2024 from 7:00-9:00 pm EST
Location: Online – Zoom link will be sent in your purchase receipt.

If you would like to present your work, please read the guidelines and register below.
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All entries must be completed ONLINE. Do NOT email any image files

• Complete Online Registration & Payment – you will receive an upload link
• MEMBERS PLEASE NOTE: Once you get this link, you must be logged into the website in order to successfully upload your work.
• NON-MEMBERS: Once you get this link, you DO NOT NEED need to be logged into the website in order to successfully upload your work.
• Upload Files to the Dropbox link found in the payment confirmation.
• Please note that review spaces are limited. Once registration has filled, you will have the option of signing up for the waiting list.

PREPARE TEXT FILE AND IMAGES

• Choose up to 10 images that you would like to submit for review.
• Export/Save images as .jpg. Resize to 2100 pixels on the longest side.  Imaging Sizing Information
• Rename files — with YOUR NAME and a SEQUENCING NUMBER (0 + #1-10) to indicate the order you would like to see them viewed in the critique. (Example: JanePhotographer_01.jpg).
• OPTIONAL – Create a WORD document or PDF with your: Personal Info (name website/social media), a short Artist Statement (250 words max), and an Image list that includes the Image Number, Title, and Medium (archival pigment print, inkjet print, silver gelatin, cyanotype, etc.). NOTE: DO NOT send PAGES files.
• Once you have completed your registration, you will receive a confirmation email with a link to the upload form that will allow you to upload your work.
• Members must be logged into the APG Web site (Login – Atlanta Photography Group) to access the upload form.
• After you successfully upload your files, you will see a message in your web browser saying “Thanks for your Submission”.
• All payment & entries must be completed ONLINE.
• If you have any questions or need assistance, please email us at programs@AtlantaPhotographyGroup.org