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Photographer Peter O’Driscoll is staging a solo photographic exhibition at the Taipei Artist Village opening on the 14th of May, 2010.

The exhibition will be on the theme of people and life in Dublin, capital of Ireland.

The event is being hosted in the Village Cafe by Niall Clinton (ex Hell’s Kitchen) and Jason Su.

Address: Taipei Artist Village

Village Cafe #7 Beiping East Road, Taipei

Opening Date: Friday, May 14th, 2010

Time: 7.30pm

Finger food will be provided and drinks will be discounted.

I’m pleased to announce that Craig Ferguson Images and Taiwan Photographers will be hosting their first combined photography event for the Taiwan SPCA on January 24, 2010. We will be meeting at Xindian MRT Station at 3pm. Please visit Craig’s blog for my guest post about the event.

Craig and I have met on numerous occasions to talk about our love for photography and our desire to bring a community of incredible photographers together to share their passion and knowledge for this art. For me, meeting new photographers is always exciting because it gives me a chance to pick their brains and learn.

Meeting Craig for the first time was a lot like this. We met at a blogger meet-up and ended up talking cameras for most of the night. You see, I had just bought my first SLR and I had been keeping Craig busy with a number of emails asking for advice. He met up with me when I bought my first lens and guided me through the whole process of getting to know my equipment. Few people are that lucky. Few people are so generous with their time. Since then, he has been a constant source of support and encouragement and he has been a wonderful teacher. I am sure that others feel the same.

This is just one of many reasons why I am excited to be working with Craig. We are both like-minded in our desire to give something to the photography community in Taiwan. For Craig, this is a way for him to offer advice and expertise and for me, well, I’ve always enjoyed supporting photographers in Taiwan by showcasing their photographic works and various specialties. I learn something with each and every photographer I speak with.

Taiwan Photographers would like to extend a warm welcome to Craig Ferguson. 2010 is going to be a great year for photographers in Taiwan!

Thanks to all of you who contribute to Taiwan Photographers, whether you participate as a photographer or a reader, you are appreciated. Wishing you the best for 2010. Thank you Taiwan Photographers!

Your Favorite Photographers

1. Steven Vigar

It comes as no surprise that Steven won favorite photographer and favorite photo this year. Steven covered a number of main events here in Taiwan this year, but things really started to take off this summer when he went on tour with the Supermilkmen. Steven’s hard work and dedication to his art paid off in spades. He came out with several new photography projects this year and he’s starting 2010 off with a real bang as the event photographer for the Last Minute New Year’s Eve celebration at the Sunworld Dynasty Hotel in Taipei. Visit Steven’s web site for a look at his impressive portfolio, or better yet, drop by his fan page on Facebook and leave a comment.

2. Alton’s Images

3. Brian Q. Webb

4. Tobie Openshaw

5. Neil Wade

Your Favorite Photographs

1. Eva by Steven Vigar

Apple by Andy Chu

Typhoon Morakot by Squitten

Lines by Girl on a Wire

Twiggy and Brad's Wedding by Cherie

Hello Taiwan Photographers!

Frog in the Sock Entertainment, the guys behind some of Taipei’s most popular parties including the annual Last Minute New Year’s Eve Party and Halloween: Resurrection, are looking for a photographer who is interested in shooting this year’s 2009 Last Minute New Year’s Eve Party at the Sunworld Dynasty Hotel on December 31, 2009.

To apply for the position:

• Experience in club photography is required
• You must provide samples of your work
• Contact Matt for details at mattyb.froginasock@gmail.com or call 0988421990

About the Party

THE LAST MINUTE

Frog in a Sock is again bringing you the best, most intimate, and certainly the “Naughtiest” of New Year’s Celebrations in the Presidential Suite of the Sun Dynasty Hotel.

Located in the middle of Taipei with a commanding view of the city and the swirling melee below, the Sun Dynasty Hotel will keep you in the middle of things without leaving you stranded downtown.

Two rooms of music with some of Taipei’s best DJ’s spinning House and HipHop, a spectacular heated rooftop vista from which to watch the fireworks of the 101, and a laser show to rival the best clubs in the city.

Join us for…

DJ List

Hip-Hop Hall

10.30PM-12.30AM Sofa Kings

12.30PM-3.00AM Marcus Aurelius

3.00AM- 6.00AM Baer

Dance Hall

10.30PM-12.01AM G.M.B.

12.01PM-1.30AM DJ Yoshi

1.30AM-4.00AM DJ Hooker

4.00AM-6.00AM Jimmy Chen

Tickets:

Pre-sale: NT$800

At Door: NT$1000

Pre-sale Tickets

Toasteria

No 2, Lane 248, ZhongXiao E Rd, Sec 4

*Free drink with every ticket bought!

Toasteria

Yun-He St. Alley 72 #1

*Free drink with every ticket bought!

KGB: Kiwi Gourmet Burgers

No 5, Lane 114, Shida Rd.

The Diner

No 145, Rui An Street

The Diner

No 6, Lane 103, Dun Hwa South Road, Sec 2

KGB: Kiwi Gourmet Burgers

No 5, Lane 114, Shida Rd.