At its annual meeting April 19, the Gay Community Endowment Fund of Akron Community Foundation unveiled a new photojournalism series aimed at fighting stereotypes and increasing inclusion for the transgender community in Greater Akron and beyond. Created by award-winning photographer Shane Wynn and writer H.L. Comeriato, the TransAkron series shines a light on trans, … [Read more...]
Summit Artspace photo exhibit captures everyday look at Akron’s 24 neighborhoods
To honor and celebrate Akron’s neighborhoods, Summit Artspace has created a new photography exhibit highlighting the city’s two dozen locales for a show simply titled “24” that opens April 13. The opening reception with photographers and artists is Friday, April 13, form 5 to 8 p.m. Winners will be announced at 7 p.m. Summit Artspace on East Market is located at 140 E. … [Read more...]
Akron photographer Shane Wynn shares a look at her self-made career through Creative Cog
Shane Wynn, Akron editorial photographer and small business owner, will share how she created her own career path when she takes the stage Tuesday Sept. 13, for Creative Cog at Musica. Wynn picked up her first camera when she was 13 and her junior high school bedroom was wallpapered with black and white photographs from magazines. It was only appropriate she became a … [Read more...]
Akron photographer frames up successful career
Shane Wynn captures unique angles of Akron -- At first you don’t notice that she is there, but she is definitely aware of you. Her camera has already shot five, maybe six frames of you as you study the new exhibit at the Akron Art Museum, or as you check out the latest speaker at a Creative Cog event. Shane Wynn is one of Akron’s best-known photographers. You might have seen … [Read more...]
Akronstock offers free photo repository of Akron photographs
(Courtesy of Downtown Akron Partnership) Downtown Akron Partnership, through support from the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation, has launched Akronstock, a free online repository of professional photographs. The akronstock.com site provides more than 1,400 photos for use in promoting the authenticity of the downtown Akron district, as well as other neighborhoods in the … [Read more...]
‘Pride in the Moment’ portrait project captures the faces of Gay Games
As the Gay Games 9 kicks off, a portrait photography project will capture athletes, allies and spectators throughout Northeast Ohio. Pride in the Moment, an online exhibition in conjunction with the Gay Games from Aug. 9 through 16 is funded by the Gay Community Endowment Fund of Akron Community Foundation to capture the beauty of the faces of the people involved in GG9. … [Read more...]
