The 2014 ICP Infinity Awardee Films By MediaStorm

MediaStorm is pleased to present a film series produced in collaboration with the International Center of Photography with support from the Harbers Family Foundation. Since 1985 ICP’s Infinity Awards have brought attention to outstanding achievements in photography by honoring individuals with distinguished careers in the field and identifying future luminaries. The 2014 Infinity Awards films serve as a portrait of some of the important contributors to photography today. Photojournalism: Stephanie Sinclair & Jessica Dimmock Too Young to Wed, a transmedia campaign using images by Stephanie Sinclair and videos by Jessica Dimmock, works to support girls who are already married and ultimately bring an end to child marriage. Publication: Adam Broomberg & Oliver Chanarin Adam Broomberg and Oliver Chanarin are a collaborative team that has spent the last 15 years pushing the boundaries of what it means to be a traditional photographer. Art: James Welling James Welling’s vibrant digital inkjet prints and detailed colored…

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photo: Nepal, 2007 © Stephanie Sinclair/VII/Tooyoungtowed.org

Stephanie Sinclair’s “Too Young to Wed” Exhibit at Bronx Documentary Center

The Bronx Documentary Center, in conjunction with the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) and VII Photo, presents Too Young to Wed, an exhibition of photographs by Stephanie Sinclair and featuring short films by Jessica Dimmock and Stephanie Sinclair. The exhibit continues Sinclair's mission to share the stories of young brides across the world who are pushed into early unions. In many countries, girls as young as eight are forced into marriage by their families, culture and economic situation. Watch the stories of fifteen-year-old Destaye and young teens in Rajasthan on Vimeo. Event Details Saturday, January 18th, 2014, 6PM - 9PM Exhibition Reception Free and open to the public January 19th – March 16th, 2014 On View: Thursdays and Fridays 3PM - 7PM Saturdays and Sundays 1PM - 5PM For more information contact info@bronxdoc.org or visit www.bronxdoc.org

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December Digital Journalist: What Matters by David Eliott Cohen

The December issue of The Digital Journalist is now online. This month features David Eliott Cohen's new book - What Matters - containing 18 long-term photo essays by some of the best photographers out there. From David's intro: "I created this book because I believe in my heart that one great photograph can change the world. And if I can show 250 great photographs about the crucial issues of our time to enough people, then maybe one of those people, or maybe a few people, or, maybe even many of those people will connect with an image. And when one great image resonates with one talented and dedicated person, and that person digs deeper, learns more and takes some action that creates positive change in the world, then What Matters can be considered a useful exercise. I can't predict who that person will be or which of the 250 images in What…

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