Darrin Isom
http://traffic.libsyn.com/recordtalklisten/Darrin_Isom_.mp3Darrin Isom is a talented photographer and teacher, and last years winner of the National Photography Competition. He is able to capture beautiful landscapes and portraits that draw you in and leave a lasting impression. As a teacher he is inspiring young minds to think creatively while marrying art and technology. A current project his class is working on is with a company inAble building prosthetic fingers. inAble believes that disability is not an inability.
Check out Darrin's Website HERE And his Instagram: DarrinIsomPhotography
Michael Thompson; Call for Photographers # 54
Our favorite show regular Michael Thompson is back discussing the second annual Photographic Competition and Exhibition. The inaugural event was a huge success and the call is officially out to submit your photos (do that HERE) The submissions are due Feb 29, 2016 and the cash prizes over $5,000. The man who has the hard job of picking the winners will be Stephen Perloff from Photo Review. The Photo Review is a critical journal of national scope and international readership. Publishing since 1976, the Photo Review covers photography events throughout the country and serves as a central resource for the Mid-Atlantic region.Enjoy!http://traffic.libsyn.com/recordtalklisten/MHT_5_.mp3Make sure to stay tuned for more fun events like the Photo Boot Camp and your chance to see wonderful art in your community!
Dronesters: Featuring Brian Oxford and Andrew Hill
Andrew Hill and Brian Oxford of Dronesters join us on todays show. Brian and Andrew are a both freelance, graphic and website designers and have created an amazing ariel photography company using drones. Brian and Andrew are able to provide a different perspective in an easy to use platform that allows the client a quick view of what would otherwise be out of reach. Brian and Andrew helped me fly a their drone and it was a little nerve-wracking but in the end very easy to get the hang of.Enjoy!http://traffic.libsyn.com/recordtalklisten/Oxford_Drone.mp3 If flying is something you are interested in here is a link to their Website, where you can find more information on starter drone.
As promised I have photos below of Podcast HQ and the beautiful views just above.



Michael H. Thompson, Special Effects Photographer and Painter
Michael Thompson is a digital artist, photographer and painter. He has been exposed to art his entire life while growing up in Cumberland, MD. After graduating from Frostburg State University with a Bachelor’s of Art (Graphic Design) he moved out of the area and has returned with an appetite for creating fine art. Starting in 2011 Michael started to create pieces for local juried art shows. Subsequent to having a few years of luck in those shows and some encouragement, he decided to make his first series.
Michael also shares exciting information about the newest spring event The Allegany National Photographic Competition and Exhibition.Michael's Interview:http://traffic.libsyn.com/recordtalklisten/Mike_Thompson_.mp3
For more info on Michael Thompson go to:
Current Show: Metropolitan Coffee House
Upcoming shows@ Saville Gallery 5/5-5/30 @ Eye for art in Oakland in August
For more information: Arts Council Events


