Duct Tape Dresses

I shot this on assignment today.

SHAWN GUST/Press

Amy Nuttall, left, and Cammy Kuchenski model their Super Mario Princess-themed prom dresses that are made entirely out of duct tape Thursday in Athol. The two Timberlake High School seniors are Idaho's only entries in a nation-wide contest where the top three couples are awarded scholarships.


SHAWN GUST/Press

Amy Nuttall, left, and Cammy Kuchenski constructed their prom dresses entirely out of duct tape. Other items made of duct tape to accessorize the prom outfits include broaches with a "shine", ruffles, corsages, and shoes.

"It is with great pleasure....."

Wow. I made the final selction of fifteen photogs. That's some pretty impressive company. This was in my inbox last night.




"Dear Shawn,

It is with great pleasure that the Pause, to Begin team congratulates
you on your acceptance to participate in the inaugural year of our
project. Your portfolio was selected from an enormous number of
applications from all over the globe. We commend you for your
photographic vision and creativity!

In the coming months your work will be exhibited in our online
gallery, in an exhibition, and in a limited edition hard bound book
published by Booksmart Studio in Rochester, NY. Additionally, you
will be featured in a Pause, to Begin documentary created by
international filmmaker Bruno Toré.

In the next week we will be contacting you to schedule a time and date
when we can come meet you in order to learn more about your work. We
ask that you please begin to look ahead to the month of May so that
you will have a sense of what days you will be available.

Again, congratulations. We look forward to meeting you soon.

Best,

Ethan and David"

Deadline Closing In

The deadline for submission to Pause, to Begin is fast approaching.

All applications must be submitted before Midnight EDT on Tuesday April 1, 2008.

Get it together and get it on.

Pause, to Begin | A Photography Competition

A while back I posted about a photography competition called pause, to begin. Last night I received an email from Ethan and David looking for help to spread the word. The website has been updated and it looks wonderful. There is also a new blog to keep up with info on the competition and photography in general. The purpose of the competition as it relates to the title:


"The word "pause" implies a stop to see, feel, and understand what one
is photographing. We believe that by pausing the true potential of a
photograph can be realized, discovered, and expanded upon. This
allows one to "begin" to explore one's own photography."

Get it together and apply now. It's about time I keep my promise to do so.