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This week Audrey Jonckheer writes about the partnership between Kodak and National Geographic.
I have always had a love for photography. I remember pouring through pages of National Geographic as a teenager living in Asia and saying, "How in the world can anyone take these kinds of pictures?"
I had no idea in my teenage years that I would one day manage pro photographer relations for Kodak. Spending time in the company of photographers is one of the supreme joys of my life. Not only does their astounding artistry inspire me, but their stories and streams of consciousness are mesmerizing. I believe photography's only reason for being is to communicate with our fellow human beings, to use our eyes and sensibilities to show people aspects of our planet that they haven't experienced, lives that they've never lived, or emotions that we all share.
And now, because of my role at Kodak, I serve on a number of boards of photo organizations, one of which is National Geographic's "All Roads Program." Created in 2003 by photographer Chris Rainier, "All Roads" supports still film photographers who document their own indigenous or minority communities and push Western editors to consider native photographers in lieu of "parachuting in" outside photographers. The program also has a motion picture component that similarly honors motion picture film artists.
Knowing this, you can imagine my excitement for the latest partnership of Kodak and National Geographic - the publication and exhibition of National Geographic Image Collection. This book, and its companion exhibition at the National Geographic Society in Washington, D.C., marks another chapter in a storied relationship.
Kodak marks its beginning in 1880, and the National Geographic Society has been in existence since 1888. For more than 100 years, the two have pushed the boundaries of photography. Kodak was the film of choice for hundreds of National Geographic photographers for years. Iconic images of virtually all historic events and subjects have had Kodak as a part of the experience.
In this new chapter in our partnership, National Geographic used Kodak's latest digital printing technologies to produce the book titled National Geographic Image Collection. The book includes many unpublished or rarely seen images from National Geographic's archive of more than 11.5 million images. Along with the book, there will be a special series of events surrounding its launch, including an exhibit at National Geographic headquarters in Washington, D.C. from October 2009 through 2010 highlighting images from the collection. Also, on October 20, there will be a "Masters of Photography" program where some National Geographic luminaries - Maura Mulvihill (Image Collection book director), photographers David Doubilet, Maria Stenzel, Chris Johns, and Kodak's own Steve Sasson (the creator of the first digital camera), will be speaking about the Image Collection book. The program will focus on photography through the lens of the artist and the technologist.
During the weeks of October 12 and 19, images from the Image Collection will also be highlighted on Kodak's website. Check these out at Kodak.com
The book, exhibit and "Masters of Photography" program will highlight the time-honored images that invoke mutual experiences and emotions that cut across borders shaped by unique ethnicity, religion and politics. The photographers behind these images cause us to see the world in ways never before imaginable. Professional photographers succeed because they capture certain truths better than the rest of us ever could.
Take some time to check out National Geographic's latest. We at Kodak could not be more proud to help bring this to your life. I know working at Kodak, and being a dedicated supporter of National Geographic my entire life, I am certainly going to take the opportunity to experience National Geographic Image Collection.
- Audrey Jonckheer
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Michael Nichols
Twilight silhouettes a northern white rhinoceros (Ceratotherium simum cottoni) at the San Diego Wild Animal Park. Only forty exist worldwide, half of them live in captivity, and another twenty live wild at Garamba National Park in Zaire.
Chris Johns
A lion pushes on through a gritty wind in the Nossob Riverbed.
Maria Stenzel
The wake of the icebreaker Nathaniel B. Palmer plowing through ice.
Paul Nicklen
Atlantic walrus bull resting on a piece of multiyear ice.
John Burcham
Elephant display at a museum.
I have always had a love for photography. I remember pouring through pages of National Geographic as a teenager living in Asia and saying, "How in the world can anyone take these kinds of pictures?"
I had no idea in my teenage years that I would one day manage pro photographer relations for Kodak. Spending time in the company of photographers is one of the supreme joys of my life. Not only does their astounding artistry inspire me, but their stories and streams of consciousness are mesmerizing. I believe photography's only reason for being is to communicate with our fellow human beings, to use our eyes and sensibilities to show people aspects of our planet that they haven't experienced, lives that they've never lived, or emotions that we all share.
And now, because of my role at Kodak, I serve on a number of boards of photo organizations, one of which is National Geographic's "All Roads Program." Created in 2003 by photographer Chris Rainier, "All Roads" supports still film photographers who document their own indigenous or minority communities and push Western editors to consider native photographers in lieu of "parachuting in" outside photographers. The program also has a motion picture component that similarly honors motion picture film artists.
Knowing this, you can imagine my excitement for the latest partnership of Kodak and National Geographic - the publication and exhibition of National Geographic Image Collection. This book, and its companion exhibition at the National Geographic Society in Washington, D.C., marks another chapter in a storied relationship.
Kodak marks its beginning in 1880, and the National Geographic Society has been in existence since 1888. For more than 100 years, the two have pushed the boundaries of photography. Kodak was the film of choice for hundreds of National Geographic photographers for years. Iconic images of virtually all historic events and subjects have had Kodak as a part of the experience.
In this new chapter in our partnership, National Geographic used Kodak's latest digital printing technologies to produce the book titled National Geographic Image Collection. The book includes many unpublished or rarely seen images from National Geographic's archive of more than 11.5 million images. Along with the book, there will be a special series of events surrounding its launch, including an exhibit at National Geographic headquarters in Washington, D.C. from October 2009 through 2010 highlighting images from the collection. Also, on October 20, there will be a "Masters of Photography" program where some National Geographic luminaries - Maura Mulvihill (Image Collection book director), photographers David Doubilet, Maria Stenzel, Chris Johns, and Kodak's own Steve Sasson (the creator of the first digital camera), will be speaking about the Image Collection book. The program will focus on photography through the lens of the artist and the technologist.
During the weeks of October 12 and 19, images from the Image Collection will also be highlighted on Kodak's website. Check these out at Kodak.com
The book, exhibit and "Masters of Photography" program will highlight the time-honored images that invoke mutual experiences and emotions that cut across borders shaped by unique ethnicity, religion and politics. The photographers behind these images cause us to see the world in ways never before imaginable. Professional photographers succeed because they capture certain truths better than the rest of us ever could.
Take some time to check out National Geographic's latest. We at Kodak could not be more proud to help bring this to your life. I know working at Kodak, and being a dedicated supporter of National Geographic my entire life, I am certainly going to take the opportunity to experience National Geographic Image Collection.
- Audrey Jonckheer
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Michael Nichols
Twilight silhouettes a northern white rhinoceros (Ceratotherium simum cottoni) at the San Diego Wild Animal Park. Only forty exist worldwide, half of them live in captivity, and another twenty live wild at Garamba National Park in Zaire.
Chris Johns
A lion pushes on through a gritty wind in the Nossob Riverbed.
Maria Stenzel
The wake of the icebreaker Nathaniel B. Palmer plowing through ice.
Paul Nicklen
Atlantic walrus bull resting on a piece of multiyear ice.
John Burcham
Elephant display at a museum.
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Posted By: http:// (10/22/2009)
Comment: Kodak along side of National Geographic sounds like a super pair! Sounds like some super pictures! Thanks for the beautiful pictures.
Posted By: Martha (10/12/2009)
Comment: Paulette- What a fabulous role you have. Thanks for sharing the spectacular images! These photographers have such a special gift that bring me much joy. I look forward to seeing the images on kodak.com and buying the book.