Todd Glasser-2008 Follow the Light Foundation Grant Winner
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Larry Moore Limited Edition Prints available for purchase
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The Prints
Fuji Crystal Archive materials presently enjoy the highest rating for image longevity of all the photographic papers made today.
The archival life is estimated to be between 70 and 160 years before noticeable fading occurs. This is by far the longest life span on any current photographic material.
The Printer
The LightJet® is a digital enlarger. It exposes photographic paper with laser light. There is no ink, and no printhead going back and forth, hence no banding, no grainy dot pattern. The color fidelity of LightJet prints is far more accurate than any traditionally reproduced images, and LightJet prints hold vibrant color, contrast, depth and sharpness in any size.
The printer reads the information in a digital file, then uses lasers to expose the image onto Fuji Crystal Archive paper. This paper has been tested to be more archival than other popular color printing methods.
The LightJet has a 36-bit color space, capable of producing 68 billion colors, which ensures optimum control over the light source to reproduce color with perfect fidelity.
The color fidelity of LightJet prints is far more accurate than any traditionally reproduced images, and LightJet prints hold vibrant color, contrast, depth and sharpness in any size. The printing results are the sharpest, highest fidelity printing available today. The results are breathtaking.
Winners/Finalists
- 2006 Winner-Chris Burkard -View All 2006 Finalists
- 2007 Winner-Mathew Clark -View All 2007 Finalists
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About Larry
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Family was always first and a day never past when he did not overtly appreciate us and tell us how much he loved us. When it came to Colin and his interests, particularly hockey, Larry’s passion and intensity was bigger than life and evident to all. When Larry was diagnosed with Brain Cancer, he took that battle on with a fearless intensity. After each of seven craniotomies in 2 1/2 years he was determined to break the record for the least amount of post- op time spent in the hospital. He did break that record, in one day and out in two. Armed with faith and passion for life, he lived every day to the fullest as I am sure he is doing now in eternity. His loving wife Candy |
The Grant
Each spring, the board of FTL will announce the amount of money available, make a call for entries, and make an application and application guidelines available. Applications will be due mid-summer, and will be reviewed by an advisory panel. Recipients will be announced on October 10, the anniversary of Larry’s passing.
Application Requirements and Submission Guidelines
The following application rules constitute the full requirements of eligibility:
Deadlines: Applications for the grants awarded Oct. 16th, 2008 must be
postmarked by Sept. 15th, 2008.
Grant: Follow the Light Foundation is granting $5000 this year. Follow the Light Foundation reserves the right to grant that money in whole or in part to single or multiple award recipients. Applicants are encouraged to apply for whatever portion of the total they need to complete their project.
Eligibility: Applicants must apply as individuals – collaboration and business entities are not permitted.
Important Note:
The cash grant is considered compensation and may be subject to
withholding tax. Grant recipients should be prepared to provide a U.S. Taxpayer Identification Number shortly after their grant is awarded in order that the grant can be presented to them in a timely manner. If it is deemed needed. Grant recipients are responsible for determining their own tax consequences.
Application Submission Guidelines: To ensure qualification of your application please adhere to all of the following guidelines. Eligible applications must be submitted on a single multi-format (Mac and PC compatible) CD. The CD will consist of the following:
A. Portfolio of digital images (in jpeg file format) – Portfolios must consist of 20-30 images (single images, sequences or a combination thereof) in accordance with the following specifications. You must be the sole creator of each image submitted:
Image files sized to longest dimension being 10 inches wide for a horizontal or 10 inches tall for a vertical at 72 ppi (pixels per inch), saved as jpegs with standard compression no lower than 8 on the jpeg scale.
JUDGING CRITERIA: The judging will be conducted by the Surfing Heritage Foundation Photography Committee. The committee consists of world renowned photographers such as Aaron Chang, Pete Taras, Jeff Devine, Tom Servais, Art Brewer, Jeff Hall, Leroy Grannis, Leo Hetzel, Yasha Hetzel, Grant Ellis, Tom Keck, Guy Motil, Sam Olson, JP Van Swae and Steve Wilkings.
The Judges will look over the applications and score the work as follows:
Photography – awarded a score up to 20
Words – awarded a score up to 20
X-Factor – awarded a score up to 10 (this category is decided on by each individual judge on the basis of their overall reaction to each application as a whole)
For each image, caption information must be included in the “File Info” section of the image file.
Important Note:
Answer the applicant questions – The questions play a large part in the judging for this grant so take your time and think about your answers.
Making a career as a surf photographer is no easy task. While some photo editors might be apprehensive about all the nagging phone calls and emails they get daily from budding surf photographers, Larry was always welcoming and would give encouragement, motivation and constructive criticism: he took the time to point you in the right direction. Larry’s surf photography will live forever through all those he has touched. This Grant is a continuation of his encouragement
APPLICATION QUESTIONS: Please answer each question. Be brief but specific.
1. What is it about your photography that Larry would have appreciated and wanted to support and encourage?
2. What made you passionate about photography?
3. Who and/or what has influenced your photography and why?
4. What dreams or aspirations do you have in photography?
5. What do you think your talent offers that stands out above others that may be applying for this grant?
6. How would you use the grant money?
7. How would winning this grant impact your future in photography?
The $25 application fee has been waived for the 2008 award year.
Follow the Light Foundation will not be responsible for loss of submissions. As submissions will not be returned, applicants are urged to keep duplicates for their records.
If you have any questions please contact: Pete Taras @ Peter.Taras@sourceinterlink.com 949.940.9649 or Sam Olson @ olsonphoto@gmail.com or 805.258.6255
Please mail the application CD along with a signed print-out of the completed application form to:
FOLLOW THE LIGHT FOUNDATION GRANTS FOR PHOTOGRAPHERS
SURFING MAGAZINE C/O: PETE TARAS
950 CALLE AMANECER, SUITE C
SAN CLEMENTE, CA 92673
Deadlines: Applications for the grants awarded Oct. 16th, 2008 must be postmarked by Sept. 15th, 2008. If you do not make the deadline please consider applying for the 2009 grant.
Intellectual Property: Follow the Light Foundation assures applicants that all materials within the application will not be used by the Foundation or grant judges for any commercial purpose other than the grant review and selection process. However, finalist’s submitted photographs may be used in and on affiliate media outlets including but not limited to website, magazine and television shows.
Selection Criteria: Grants will be selected by the Follow the Light Foundation and awarded to the individual for his or her talent. Selection will be based on judges’ determination of applicant’s ability, desire and character; all three qualities that defined Larry Moore’s life. The panel will take into account the caliber of portfolio, professional ability and the answers to the application questions.
Selection Notification: Finalists for the grants will be notified in the month of September. A list of finalists and the grant recipients will be published at www.followthelightfoundation.org
Publicity: Each grant recipient allows Follow the Light Foundation the right to use his or her name, likeness, biographical information, and grant project images in connection with any and all promotion and publicity, including exhibitions of the Follow the Light Foundation Grants for Photography.
Contacts
Please email us at Celeste@followthelightfoundation.org
For any grant application questions please contact:
Pete Taras @ Peter.Taras@sourceinterlink.com or 949.940.9649
Sam Olson @ olsonphoto@gmail.com or 805.258.6255
Who We Are
Aaron Chang–Photographer/Entrepreneur
Began photographic career in 1976 as a staff photographer for Surfing Magazine. Worked under Larry Moore’s guidance as Senior Staff Photographer for over 25 years. Launched the Aaron Chang brand in 1995 producing photo-sublimated apparel. Married with 2 young boys currently living in San Diego, California. “Most of my success in photography, and life in general, I attribute to the teaching and mentorship I received from Larry. Serving on the FTLF board is my chance to express my gratitude to Flame.”
Lindsay Autumn Blue
I live in Monarch Beach and am a sales manager for Surfline.com. It is a wonderful opportunity to help push surf media into the digital era. I was offered this after working with Larry and the crew at Surfing Magazine. I owe so much to Larry, he showed me drive, determination and perseverance. His faith was unwavering and his love for Surfing showed me how to make a passion a career. Being able to be a part of something that allows Larry’s memory to prosper in others is a gift I am so grateful for.
Celeste Moureaux
I am a 4th grade school teacher and Reading specialist. Larry was my big brother. He was the bar I have measured my entire life against. He was my best friend and we were incredibly blessed to share a bond that few human beings ever know. Before he left he implored us to “Carry the torch” in his absence. Candy and I vowed to do whatever it would take to make sure that the work he started continued. Follow the Light Foundation is the realization of that promise. Larry was that light to so many. I am committed to keeping his dream alive.
Ross Garrett
My wife, Alexis and I live in Cardiff, California. I have been involved in surf media for the last 11 years, most recently as the President of Media for start-up media company, Airborne Media LLC. Prior to that, I was the Publisher of Surfing magazine where he worked closely with Larry Moore during his last days. I joined the magazine after working with leading apparel company, Patagonia, where I helped with strategy on their surf inspired apparel initiative. Prior to that, I was Executive Editor at Surfer Magazine, a post I held for three years.
Sam Olson
I work at Surfing Magazine as the Associate Photo Editor Grew up in Santa Cruz, went to Brooks Institute of Photography and love to bodysurf.
I knew Larry from the time I started submitting images to Surfing Magazine.
He was always an encouragement in my photography, but more importantly in my faith. Larry had a faith that just jumped out and grabbed my attention as he went through the pain of medical treatments. He knew that we have a God watching over us and as Larry said “we have the greatest healer of all on our side.” Larry was a great friend and inspiration to me.
Candace Moore
Larry and I were married 31 years. We had one son, Colin. Those 2 1/2 years when Larry was ill, he made sure he connected with as many people that touched his life that he could. He called them, gave away things, ie: cameras, lenses, boat stuff, love. He did not want to miss an opportunity. Two weeks before he died, he told me that he wished he had left something for the up and coming photographers, knowing how difficult and expensive it is to make it in the field. When he died in my arms that morning of October 10th, I knew I needed to make that happen for him. Thus was born this foundation.
Jeff Hurley
Hurley is the leading global youth brand with strong roots in surf, skate, art and music. Hurley develops world-class products for guys, girls and kids, including sportswear, footwear, eyewear, accessories, girl’s swimwear and wetsuits. A wholly-owned, independently run subsidiary of Nike, Inc., Hurley is located in Costa Mesa, CA, with international offices in Tokyo, Sydney and Barcelona.