White House News Photographers Association, Washington, DC 
Procrastinators, rejoice! Our friends at Ace Photo will be open til 6 pm on Christmas eve! Click the link above for a list of their holiday specials
Hello FotoDC Friends! This year we’re teaming up with BrightestYoungThings for a very special NYE event, and would love to see you there! We’re turning this year’s 50,000 sq ft FOTOWEEK Central at 18th & L into an unprecedented NYE party venue, with DJ sets by Animal Collective, JD Samson of Le Tigre, ANR,Metaphysical Lightwaves, DJ Sol Power, tons of bands doing guilty pleasure cover songs, a special FotoWeek DC projection, hampster balls, lasers, and a full open bar all night for only $75 (ticket price will go up by $5 every Friday) ! BYT’s NYE has sold out the past 5 years in a row, so get your tickets early and get all the info here:
FotoCentral will be closing on Saturday at 6pm and this will end the extended run at our Festival hub. We will be open on Friday 16th and Saturday 17th from noon to 6pm - this is your last chance to view 14 spectacular Festival shows! See you there!
Extraordinary Photography All Year ‘Round
Wishing you a spectacular 2012!
Last month, we welcomed thousands of photographers and tens of thousands of photography fans to FotoWeek DC, making it the most successful festival yet. Thank you for attending - we hope your experience was exceptional. And the good news is that you don’t have to wait ‘til next year to enjoy superb photography. FotoDC is your year round resource for exhibitions, events and exciting happenings. So stay in touch:
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A memorial service for James K.W. Atherton will be held at St Paul’s United
Methodist Church, 10401 Armory Avenue Kensington, Maryland, at 2 PM
Saturday, December 10th. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to
St Paul’s United Methodist Church or the charity of your choice.
FOTOWEEKDC EXHIBITION@CENTRAL EXTENDED UNTIL DECEMBER 17
Thursday, Friday and Saturday December 8-10, noon-6 pm
Thursday, Friday and Saturday December 15-17, noon-6 pm
The installation features the WHNPA’s 2011 “The Eyes of History” contest and thirteen other photography exhibitions. It is located at the corner of 18th and L streets in the former Borders bookstore. No charge for WHNPA members.
Washington Post’s obituary - Jim Atherton
It is with great sadness that we report to you the sudden passing of longtime WHNPA member Jim Atherton.
The following is from WHNPA president, Ron Sachs:
I am saddened to hear about the passing of Jim Atherton. It is easy to say all of the “right” things: Jim was a towering figure in the Washington Photographic Community; He was an award-winning photographer for U.P.I. and the Washington Post; Jim’s many accolades include the White House News Photographers Association Lifetime Achievement Award; and is a former member of the U.S. Senate Standing Committee of Press Photographers.
But, Jim was far more than that. I was lucky enough to have know him both professionally and as a friend of my family’s. His knowledge of the people and the landscape on Capitol Hill allowed him to make photos others could only dream of taking. In his matter-of-fact style, Jim was a mentor to both me and my brother, and I am sure countless other photographers, when we first started covering Capitol Hill. I spent many hours listening to Jim and learning from him. He always knew precisely where to position himself and I learned very early to stay close to him and observe what he was doing and how he was doing it. Given the fact he was a family friend, I also had the privilege of being able to go to him later to ask for help and advice.
Our industry owes a lot to Jim Atherton and we will miss him.
WHNPA Lifetime Achievement Award Winner Jim Atherton, retired from the Washington Post, passed away this morning. More information about funeral arrangements will be posted when available.
1968 photo of Jim Atherton, courtesy Dennis Brack
A ring was found in the Women’s Brfg Room restroom this morning. I have been told it does have some value. The ring has been turned into the Lower Press Office.
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Doug Wilkes and other WHNPA members at WTTG TV were hosts to a well attended general membership meeting. Lucian Perkins discussed the FACING CHANGE Project and inspired members with his recent still and video projects. Larry Levin showed his video on Roy E. Stryker and the WPA Project during the Depression Era. Before and after the meeting members had a chance to purchase WHNPA coats, pins, shirts, etc. Photos below by Dennis Brack.
Larry Levin answers questions about the Stryker WPA photographs.
Lucian Perkins gives members valuable information about how to market projects that are important to you in these difficult times. One interesting tip that members learned or were reminded of was www.kickstarter.com.
Great bargains and Christmas gifts were purchased at bargain prices.
Ed Eaves and Doug Wilkes talk after the meeting
