Two major interrelated photography events take place this month in Paris.

Le Salon De La Photo Paris Expo, which takes place November 13 - 17 at the Porte De Versailles,1, place de la Porte de Versailles, 75015 Paris.

The SIPEC (Syndicat des entreprises de l’Image, de la Photo et de la Communication) which supported the photography industry for years in its shift toward digital technology, is gathering practically all the companies of the photography world who deal in image capture, processing software, prints and printing. In 2008, the show is affirming its vocation as a place for communication and sharing. Held in November, the most important sales period of the year, the ‘Salon de la Photo’ will be more than just a simple exhibition for presenting products: it will above all be a unique opportunity for meetings and exchanges. All are welcome to the event we are planning with the people who use your products, amateurs and professionals alike.

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Mois De La Photo, which runs through November at different locations throughout the city. 

Since its inception in 1980, the Mois de la Photo has helped make Paris one of the world capitals of photography. It takes place in November every other year and is made possible by the mobilization of a large number of cultural institutions and galleries in Paris. Each edition, organized around a particular theme, includes 70 to 80 exhibitions as well as film screenings, public discussions and other events. This year the festival takes European photography as its theme.

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The Stop TB Partnership - a partnership hosted by the World Health Organization - has recently launched the “Images to Stop Tuberculosis” Photo Award. The Award aims at obtaining outstanding photos depicting prevention and treatment of TB and community activity to raise awareness about it. Photographers are invited to submit their work for consideration. An international jury will select the winning photographer who will receive a grant to produce these photos, which will be exhibited at the Partners’ Forum in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil in March 2009.

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And finally, after four weeks of a non-stop wine and cheese marathon, we attend the last opening event for the FOTOSEPTIEMBRE USA 2008 Festival. Gemini Ink, a jewel in San Antonio’s art community, presents the Gemini Ink Inkstravaganza, the literary organization’s annual fundraiser -which includes a photography auction featuring prints donated by established artists and accomplished photoenthusiasts- held in the meticulously restored Pearl Stable at the Pearl Brewery. Organized by Gemini Ink’s Executive Director, our good friend and supporter, writer/poet Rosemary Catacalos, the Inkstravaganza is always a wonderful treat. As guests at the table of the Office of Cultural Affairs, we get to enjoy a sit-down dinner and a leisurely visit with friends.

Pearl Stable, in the Pearl Brewery.

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Housed in the offices of the architectural firm, John J. Speegle and Associates, the Schneibel-Richardson Gallery presents the exhibit 36 8 X 10, a display of photographs of architectural details, organized by John Speegle. The opening receptions for these exhibits always draw a crowd from San Antonio’s eclectic community of architects and designers.

Schneibel-Richardson Gallery / John J. Speegle and Associates. Main entrance.

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