Elevating Creativity, Uniting Teamwork

picdrop was founded in 2012 by photographer Andreas Chudowski and designer Tobias Friese. Their shared frustration with existing image delivery solutions for Andreas’ clients drove them to create something extraordinary, and that’s how picdrop came to be. It’s an online platform that caters to photographers, artists, and creative professionals, providing them with an efficient way to share, store, and collaborate on images. It’s a game-changer, and here’s why PicDrop truly stands out from the rest of the image-sharing platforms out there.

Helsinki Photo Festival can not thank picdrop in words for its kind support. “During one year this unique platform has elevated creativity amongst our team and united the effortless needs a festival has when it deals with a lot of images with various internal and external stakeholders. We want to say thank you for empowering us! states Artistic Director Rafael Rybczynski

An Intuitive User Experience
picdrop has redefined the way we work with pictures within our team. The ease with which we drag & drop, share, store, and collaborate on images has been nothing short of remarkable. Whether we’re brainstorming ideas, selecting images for exhibitions, or discussing creative concepts, Picdrop has been our steadfast companion.

“As an artist and photographer, picdrop saves me loads of time since I used to search all over for the perfect images for my graphics. Now, having everything in one platform is super convenient and makes my work a lot easier.” Lotta Juvonen, Graphic Designer

“When I joined the team, I was blown away by how picdrop had everything sorted out in such an organized manner. The platform effortlessly arranged thousands of photos, neatly categorized and color-coded in alphabetical order. It’s not just functional but also visually appealing” Linh, Social Media Manager.

Embracing Team Collaboration
In the fast-paced world of artistic events and exhibitions, team collaboration is the backbone of success. The platform’s navigation and sharing features have fostered an efficient workflow, empowering us to work in harmony regardless of our physical locations. From Helsinki to remote corners of the world, we’ve shared our visions and inspirations, providing feedback and support through the platform’s intuitive comment and approval system. This sense of togetherness has not only strengthened our team dynamics but has also translated into a more impactful and unified festival experience.

“picdrop is just what we needed for smooth communication and collaboration with our team. It’s so easy to use, and everything stays organized in one place -our files, discussions, and feedback.” Duong Ngiem, Cultural Producer

“As a proud member of the Helsinki Photo Festival team, I’ve had the privilege of witnessing the magic of visual storytelling come to life. Behind the scenes, however, lies a crucial aspect that has seamlessly brought us all together.” Linh, Social Media Manager.

“The ability to mark images with different colors is something I haven’t seen before. It helps communication between the team and is honestly my favourite feature on the platform.” Lotta Juvonen, Graphic Designer

Tailored Features for Artistic Versatility
One of the most remarkable aspects of picdrop is its commitment to providing tailored features to meet the diverse needs of creative professionals. The customizable portfolios allowed individuals to accurately represent their brand and style.

“Its exceptional combination of user-friendly design, and feature-rich functionality makes picdrop stand out to me in comparison with other similar platforms. Personally, I could easily categorize my photos into projects and organize them in a way that told a story, capturing the viewer’s imagination and creating an emotional connection.”  Business Development Associate, Robert Herold

Unparalleled Customer Support
Behind every great platform is a team of passionate and dedicated individuals. The team at picdrop has left an indelible mark on me with their unparalleled customer support. Prompt responses to queries, personalized assistance, and a genuine eagerness to help artists succeed have been a constant source of motivation and encouragement.

To get to know more about Europe’s No 1 photo gallery software visit picdrop. www.picdrop.com

Helsinki Photo Festival is a thriving association created to attract interest and disseminate information on photography and visual culture in Finland and abroad. www.helsinkiphotofestival.com

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Education for the youth!

Join a public lecture with Belgium photographer and arts educator Carine Van Gerven in Annantalo Arts Centre on Tuesday, September 13, 2022 from 16:00 – 19:00. The public lecture is focused on the youth (15-25 years) who want to learn more about photography, the practice, and symbols in photography and conceptual projects. The public lecture is organised by Helsinki Photo Festival and part of its educational programme:

Carine will use examples from her own photography and other lectures she has undertaken during the years. Participants will require a mobile or a tablet for the demonstrations.

This workshop is limited to 50 participants due to the size of the workshop space. Register now and reserve your spot: helsinkiphotofestival.typeform.com/to/Lcs9g3y4

Date:    13.09.2022
Time:    16:00 – 19:00. Admission free.
Location: Auditorium, Annantalo Arts Centre, Annankatu 30, 00100 Helsinki

Biography: 
Carine Van Gerven (b.1966) is a Belgian professional photographer. After her studies in art and painting, she became an art teacher in Overpelt in the Flanders region. She has been working as a professional instructor with the youth on art workshops ever since. In 2016, she co-founded the cultural event Lens op de Mens – Fotofestival Pelt and currently is the president and creative leader of the bi-annual festival. 

Besides teaching, Carine has been exhibited in different art centres in Belgium, Serbia and in France such as at Bourbon Lancy and Galerie Paul Janssen. She has published several photography books. She is a member of the National Association for Professional Photographers in Belgium. In her photography, Carine tells today’s stories in a historical outlook with links filled with empathy and symbolism. 

Carine Van Gerven has won numerous awards with FEP (Federation of European Photographers) and a bronze award at PX3 in Paris. Twice, Carine was the winner of the Sienna creative awards and received recognition at the Tokyo International Foto awards (TIFA) and at the London international creative competition (LICC).

The Helsinki Photo Festival (#HelPhoto) is an annual event showcasing Nordic and international photography in the Greater Helsinki Area.
www.helsinkiphotofestival.com

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Helsinki Photo Festival’s educational highlight of the year, the annual Nordic seminar with prominent Nordic curators, visual artists, curators, photography teachers, photo editors and publishers will be organised on September 9, 2022.

Confirmed speakers:

Katrin Elvarsdottir (IS) – Photographer and Co-Director – The Icelandic Photo Festival (TIPF)
Katrin Elvarsdottir is the co-director of The Icelandic Photography Festival, held biannually in January, as well as a lecturer and a curator. She is also an artist working mainly with photography, and has published several books including “Songbirds”, “Double Happiness’’ and “Equivocal”. Elvarsdóttir’s works are included in several collections, and she has had a number of solo and group exhibitions throughout the world, including in Iceland, Finland, USA, South Korea, Austria, and others. Katrin is represented by BERG Contemporary Gallery in Reykjavik. 
www.katrinelvarsdottir.com

Pelle Kronestedt (SE) – Photographer and Senior lecturer, Operation Manager CFF – Stockholm
Pelle Kronestedt (b. 1968) is a Swedish photographer and senior lecturer in photography at University of Gothenburg. Pelle is today operations manager at CFF – Center for Photography in Stockholm. He has exhibited internationally and nationally in around thirty museums and galleries and appeared in many publications. He has also helped other artists with exhibitions and publications.
www.centrumforfotografi.com

Pål Henrik Ekern (NO) – Diversity Curator, Preusmuseum, Norway’s National Museum of Photography
Paal Henrik Ekern holds an MFA in photography from Valand Academy at the University of Gothenburg. Currently, he works as a diversity curator, educator, producer, and project coordinator for Preus museum, Norway’s National Museum of Photography. He creates and produces exhibitions as well as managing the museum’s outreach projects which focuses on collecting and exhibiting contemporary documentation created by the documented communities themselves.
www.preusmuseum.no

Rune Eraker (NO) – Documentary photographer and Editor Norwegian Journal of Photography
Rune Eraker (b.1961) has for more than 30 years worked as an independent documentary photographer. He has had a number of solo-exhibitions in museums internationally. He has published widely in magazines and newspapers, both in Norway and abroad. He has published a number of photo-books. In 2010, he founded the Norwegian Journal of Photography (NJP) together with The Fritt Ord Foundation in Oslo, and has since then led the editorial team of NJP. He was one of four curators at European Photo Exhibition Award (EPEA) 2011-17. He’s a member of the Art Photographers association of Norway, FFF.
www.njp.no/en

Rasmus Stenbakken (DK) – Curator, ARKEN Museum of Modern Art
Rasmus Stenbakken holds a MA in art history. He is curator at ARKEN Museum of Modern Art in Ishøj, Denmak. Previously he worked as a curator at ARoS Aarhus Art Museum and director at Galleri Nicolai Wallner. Among others he has curated shows and projects with artists such as Elmgreen & Dragset, Douglas Gordon and Martin Creed. 
www.arken.dk

Søren Solkær (DK) – Photographer
Søren Solkær (b. 1969) is a Danish photographer. He is best known for his distinctive portraits of musicians and recognised as the man responsible for various iconic images of Björk, The White Stripes, Paul McCartney, David Lynch, Amy Winehouse, and many more. Søren’s photography is characterized by finding a tension point between intimacy and edginess. His portraits are often regarded as cinematic in tone with a distinctive colour palette. He has released six fine art photography books and exhibited all over the world. His work is featured as part of the permanent collection in The Royal Danish Library and The National Portrait Collection in Frederiksborg Castle, Denmark.
www.sorensolkaer.com

Stefan Bremer (FI) – Photographer and Senior lecturer
Stefan Bremer  (b. 1953, Helsinki, Finland) is a photographer, visual artist and senior lecturer. In the 1970s, he studied at Aalto University. Since then, he has taught in Finnish art schools as well as at the Stockholm School of Photography and the Gothenburg University. He has led intensive photography workshops in Europe, Africa and Asia. He has been shown around the world in numerous solo and group exhibitions, and his photographs are part of many public and private collections. At the heart of his artistic production, Stefan Bremer works with people. He has studied the difficulties of being human. Bremer was awarded the Finnish State Prize for Photography in 1988, the title of Artist Professor in 1999 and the Culture Prize of the City of Helsinki in 2011.
www.100finnishphotographers.fi/stefan-bremer

Konsta Punkka (FI) – Nature Photographer, Nikon Ambassador
Konsta Punkka (b. 1994) is a commercial nature photographer (worldwide published wildlife), speaker and Nikon Ambassador. During the past ten years, he has shot, directed and been featured in dozens of commercial projects varying from car industries, photography and outdoor brands to tourism boards. His work has been featured in dozens of outlets including National Geographic, Instagram and BBC.
www.konstapunkka.com

Language: English

Program
The event starts with registration at 9.30, seminar program 10-16, incl. lunch and breaks for coffee. Schedule (tbc).

Registration and fees
The registration for on-site attendance ends on Thursday at 11:30am, 8th of September, 2022.

www.tinyurl.com/2uf4kwuz

Price: 15 euros

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