RECENT NEWS

• Lecture Presentation at Syracuse University

  On assignment for National Geographic Magazine since the late 1980’s, Gerd Ludwig has covered diverse locations around the globe. His images capture beautifully all the complexities of life. Whether documenting children born with severe birth defects or the sweetness of an embrace, his photography …read full article »

• National Geographic Magazine Publishes “Tomorrowland”

  “Rich in oil and other mineral resources, Kazakhstan has lavished billions on a new capital – named Astana – inviting some of the world’s leading architects to showcase their work in a town formerly known as Akmolinsk, Tselinograd and Aqmola. The results are eclectic, …read full article »

• Brooks Institute Visual Journalism Speaker Series

  As part of the Brook Institute Visual Journalism Guest Speaker Series, National Geographic photographer Gerd Ludwig will present his lecture, “Russia: A Phoenix Rising from the Ashes of a Broken Empire.” On assignment for National Geographic Magazine since the late 1980’s, Gerd Ludwig …read full article »

• The Long Shadow of Chernobyl iPad App Now Available

  Gerd Ludwig introduces his premiere app for the iPad, the most comprehensive photographic coverage of the Chernobyl nuclear disaster to date. Spanning nearly two decades of documentation, the groundbreaking work explores the human and environmental impact since the disaster 25 years later. The …read full article »

• Digital Photo Pro Publishes “Living with Chernobyl”

  In the December 2011 issue, Digital Photo Pro Magazine publishes an in-depth profile on Gerd Ludwig written by William Sawalich. The article includes a detailed history of his experience photographing Chernobyl and the Former Soviet Union. Beginning with the introduction of Gerd …read full article »

• “Peace on Earth” Published in Italian IO Donna Magazine

  Italian women’s magazine IO Donna publishes images from Gerd Ludwig’s landscape series, “Peace on Earth or Earth to Pieces” in it’s December 2011 issue. The series, first exhibited at the Horizonte Zingst photo festival in 2010, underlines the magical beauty and quiet dignity …read full article »

• The Photo Society Launches New Website

  The Photo Society, a group of contributing National Geographic Photographers, launches a new website featuring: Reality Check which shares the stories and hazards of working in the field; Events listing to keep up to date with lectures, workshops, and galleries featuring National Geographic Photographers; …read full article »

THE LONG SHADOW OF CHERNOBYL iPAD APP

Explore the human and environmental impact 25 years after the world’s worst nuclear accident with the The Long Shadow of Chernobyl iPad App.

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UPCOMING EVENTS

• Salton Sea Workshop at 2012 Palm Springs Photo Festival

  During the 2012 Palm Springs Photo Festival, National Geographic photographer Gerd Ludwig will be teaching a 4-day workshop: Exploring the Salton Sea and Its Surroundings – Documentary Photography on Location. The goal of the workshop is to help photographers develop a personal vision, …read full article »

• Lecture at the 2012 NPPA Northern Short Course

  The Northern Short Course in Photojournalism was founded in 1981, by the Directors of NPPA Regions 1, 2 and 3 as a joint educational program of those three regions. Held this year in Fairfax, Virginia, the event features lecture presentations, workshops, contests, and …read full article »