PDNB Gallery Press Release

February 16 - March, 24, 2007 Exhibition at PDNB Gallery - Artist reception: Friday, February 16, 2007 from 6 - 8 PM

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, Dallas, TX: Photographs from Misty Keasler’s Love Hotels series explore the strange, kinky rooms of various sex hotels in Japan. Throughout her career Misty’s documentary work has allowed us to peer into the living spaces of orphanages, shanties found in garbage dumps, gypsy dwellings and her own family’s home in East Texas. This photographic essay gives us a view of a much more foreign type of space, where couples stay for hours rather than days. The rooms have themes such as a schoolroom, a subway room, or a Hello Kitty room.

Gallery 1885, The Camera Club, SE11 26 February – 16 March 2007

18 December 2006. London, UK. From 26 February – 16 March 2007, Gallery 1885 will host an exhibition of photographs depicting children in Cambodia. Shot by photographer Ben Lovejoy, the images were taken during a trip to the region to view the pre-school educational project being supported by UNICEF in association with TNS. The limited edition images will be priced between £40 - £400; all profits from the exhibition will be donated to UNICEF to further fund the pre-school education programme. Ben Lovejoy, who is the UK Head of Qualitative research for TNS Technology, a leading global market information group, won the opportunity to visit the pre-school project by entering an internal TNS competition to create a fundraising idea for the TNS UNICEF Imagine… project. Ben was selected as one of three employees from across the TNS global network to visit Cambodia and use his photographic skills to capture the essence of Cambodian life.

Marylebone Cricket Club Press Release

Aged 20 - 29 with ambitions to become a professional sports photographer? Then enter the competition to be Marylebone Cricket Club’s Young Cricket Photographer 2007. 

The winner receives:
Financial support worth up to £7,500
Unrivalled access to matches at Lord’s and other MCC matches in the UK and possibly abroad
Their work published on the Lord’s website and in MCC publications
One-to-one coaching from top cricket photographer Graham Morris.

For more information and an entry form, visit www.lords.org , Closing date 12th February 2007.

Olympus Press Release

CENTER VALLEY, Pa., Dec. 11 /PRNewswire/—For most of us, red eye in our photos is nothing to be proud of. But for scientists around the globe, a brilliant crimson image of the inside of a mouse’s eye has set a new standard as one of the most beautiful and striking photos in the world. The image, captured by San Diego researcher Thomas Deerinck, triumphed over more than 1200 other entries to become the top prizewinner in the international 2006 Olympus BioScapes Digital Imaging Competition—the world’s foremost forum for showcasing microscope photos and videos of life science subjects.

OnAsia Press Release

Bangkok , THAILAND -  December 12th, 2006 - Kashmir-based OnAsia Photographer Yasin Dar has won the People in the News category of the prestigious India Press Photo (IPP) Awards 2006. His winning photo essay offers a poignant description of the lives of children orphaned by the ongoing conflict in Kashmir (click here to view Yasin’s winning story: http://www.onasia.com/content/story.aspx?storyID=262&page=3 ) “Yasin Dar’s images combine an understanding of the situation in Kashmir with a strong photojournalistic vision. His pictures show the human cost of the conflict in Kashmir. Much of their strength is derived from the fact that they are powerful without being sensational,” said OnAsia’s Chief Editor Olivier Nilsson who works regularly with Yasin.

Olympus Press Release

CENTER VALLEY, Pa – Olympus Visionary Gary Crallé has been awarded two of the Society of American Travel Writers’ (SATW) coveted Bill Muster Photo Showcase Awards.  A Canadian travel photographer and journalist, Gary Crallé has had work published in newspapers, magazines and advertisements in more than 35 countries. “Capturing the spirit of the environment and excitement of travel have long been strengths in Gary’s photography,” said John Knaur, senior marketing manager DSLR, Olympus Imaging America Inc.  “Gary embodies the true idea of a visionary photographer, and Olympus is proud to be affiliated with such an energetic and passionate photographer, and congratulates him on this well deserved award.”

Center for Jazz Arts Press Release

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif./EWORLDWIRE/Dec. 9, 2006—- One of the most beloved photographers in the world, William Claxton transcends the ordinary to the extraordinary as he captures the essence of life with emotion - a feeling that is universally understood - via an unprecedented event to benefit the Center for Jazz Arts (CJA), an organization dedicated to growing global understanding of and appreciation for American values. On December 15, the virtual gavel will go down on five separate auctions, each featuring a distinct opportunity to accompany Claxton on a photo shoot with a celebrity - from Star Trek to stardom, each lays claim to fame and recognition in the creative arts industry, along with a long list of distinguished awards and accolades. To commemorate the occasion of the time spent with Claxton and the illustrious personality, the winning bidder will receive a limited edition print selected from the shoot.

Festival Voies Off Press Release

Festival Voies Off Prize 2007 - Tender for application - The Festival Voies Off will take place from 2rd July through 7th July 2007. Voies Off promotes emergent photography and visual arts, by offering an alternative proposal to the official programme of the Rencontres d’Arles. Many authors were bring to light thanks to the Festival Voies Off Prize since 1996, such as Antoine d’Agata, Vincent Debanne, Charles Fréger, Olivier Metzger,... who are internationally well-known today. Every year, the Fringe Festival Prize awards one photographer for his contemporary artwork (1525 Euros grant - approx. $ 1900). Photographers, as well as artists using photography, communities, schools and organizations are invited to show their work.

Elliot Landy Press Release

The legendary photographer and his son exhibit together for the first time. “This is the first exhibition we have made together. My music photos were taken during the 60’s and his in the 90’s. Mine include Bob Dylan, The Band, Janis Joplin, Jimi Hendrix, Jim Morrison, Van Morrison, Frank Zappa and others from that generation of musicians. Bo’s photos include Aerosmith, Motley Crue, Billy Idol, Kiss, Metallica, Whitesnake, Alice Cooper and others. He’s made some wonderful unique prints on metallic silver paper, keeping to the spirit of the times he photographed. The exhibition will be on display from December 5 thru January 23, 2007. I hope you will come and see it. I am excited about it.”

OnAsia Press Release

Bangkok , THAILAND -  December 7th, 2006 - A group of OnAsia photographers has contributed training services to young people affected by the Asian tsunami as part of the inSIGHT Out project (www.insightout-project.org). OnAsia member photographers Masaru Goto from Japan, Suthep Kritsanavarin from Thailand and Patrick de Noirmont from France took part in a series of workshops where tsunami affected children were given the opportunity to explore their communities, their culture and their own personal vision through photography. The photographers offered professional support to these workshops, sharing their skills and encouraging the young participants to discover the possibilities of creativity and visual expression through photography.

Nokia Press Release

Kellie Hill, 16 from Leicester took one step nearer to fulfilling her dream of becoming a top fashion photographer when she was crowned Young Fashion Photographer of the Year 2006 at Clothes Show Live, in association with Nokia. The competition, in association with Nikon, is a new addition to the show’s renowned Educational Bursary scheme. The award is the first of its kind in the UK and aims to celebrate up and coming British talent within the world of fashion photography. Kellie, from South Croxton, studies at Loughborough High School and was one of twelve finalists whose work was exhibited at the show. Entrants were set the task of creating a picture that encapsulated the world of fashion photography through using their imagination and photographic skills to create and shoot an image that sums up exotic locations, foreign travel and glamorous people.

Nikon USA Press Release

Nikon and Kate Moss Partner Once Again ... This Time to Benefit The Sam and Ruby Charity - World-Renowned Photographers and Supporters Come Together for December 1st Event to Support Worthy Cause

MELVILLE, N.Y., Nov. 27 /PRNewswire/—Nikon and Kate Moss will together host a charity auction event to benefit The Sam & Ruby Charity at Milk Gallery on Friday, December 1, 2006 from 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm. The event will showcase the amazing works of more than 40 of the world’s most influential photographers, including Bruce Weber, Peter Lindbergh and Steven Klein. These original signed prints will be auctioned off during the evening to those in attendance to raise money and awareness for The Sam & Ruby Charity. For the finale, Amy Sacco will host a live auction which will include select pieces.

Kingston Technology Press Release

Fountain Valley, CA – November 15, 2006 – Kingston Technology Company, Inc., the independent world leader in memory products, announces that leading documentary photographer Colin Finlay will reveal his latest tip on Kingston’s ‘Icons of Photography’ Website.  Finlay, fresh from a three-month educational tour teaching photo students at 25 top universities in the U.S., hones in on lighting in this month’s profile. Kingston recognizes the importance of educating and informing photographers of all levels and is proud to offer its Icons of Photography, an online forum showcasing the talents and seasoned advice from several of the world’s most respected lens artists.  Each month the program spotlights an icon and their suggestions for taking better pictures, managing image files and improving workflow, plus their techniques for getting the most from camera and gear.  ‘Try it yourself’ tips suitable for enthusiast through pro are revealed.

Epson America Press Release

Photographers Will Sign Prints Created on New Epson Stylus(R) Pro 3800 for PhotoPlus Expo Attendees

LONG BEACH, Calif., Nov. 1 /PRNewswire/—Epson America, Inc. recognizes the inherent power of a photograph to tell a story, to capture the human spirit and in some cases even to change the world. In step with this passionate commitment to collaborate with and to honor the industry’s leading photographers, acclaimed photojournalist Harry Benson has joined Epson’s celebrated roster of Epson Stylus Pros. Epson understands that a photographer’s reputation is on the line with every print. The Epson Stylus Pro program was launched five years ago with the involvement of the best in the photographic world of fine art, portraiture, commercial, nature, and photojournalism to provide insight into the needs of the most discerning visual communicators. Through this collaboration, combined with engineering excellence that is the envy of the industry, Epson is the overwhelming brand of choice among professional photographers.

Blue Pixel Press Release

Pro Digital Workflow Tour Instructor Kevin Ames to Host Three Sessions at PhotoPlus Conference & Expo 2006 - Digital photographer attendees will enhance workflow by learning valuable tips and techniques from hands-on workshops

New York, NY – October 27, 2006 – Blue Pixel announced today that talented digital photographer Kevin Ames, the current instructor for its Pro Digital Workflow Tour, will add to his teaching schedule by hosting three hands-on workshops for digital photographers of all levels at PhotoPlus Conference & Expo 2006. For beginner, intermediate and advanced digital photographers, each two-hour session will showcase Ames’ expertise and insight on lighting techniques and Aperture, Apple’s new pro photographic software.

Andy Rouse Press Release

Wiltshire, October 19 2006: UK professional wildlife photographer Andy Rouse has just won two awards in the highly prestigious 2006 Shell Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition. This is the 5th time in 10 years that Andy Rouse has been highly placed in the competition with two previous category winners and last years unforgettable surfing penguin image. The images are shown below.

ILFORD Photo Press Release

Always a staunch supporter of photography students, ILFORD Photo announced earlier in the year details of its Student of the Year 2006 competition with some highly desirable prizes, including the unique opportunity to work alongside professional photographers. With the first stage now competed, the stakes are even higher for the finalists. This year’s ILFORD Photo Student of the Year competition has completed its first stage, with three finalists chosen from the hundreds of entries received for this fabulous competition.

Nokia Press Release

Unique views of the Capital by Jefferson Hack, Naomi Cleaver, Nigel Coates and Tom Dixon on public view from 6 – 21 October. Nokia today announces Perspectives of London, a unique exhibition that brings together the cutting-edge technology of the Nokia N93 advanced mobile video device with the creative talent of four artists to produce films that epitomise the capital city from their different perspectives.  The four artists to take up the challenge are Jefferson Hack, founder of Dazed & Confused, Another Magazine and Another Man; Naomi Cleaver, designer, writer and TV presenter; Tom Dixon, creative director of Habitat, design company Artek and his namesake design company – Tom Dixon; and Nigel Coates, head architectural professor at the Royal College of Art.

Panasonic UK Press Release

Panasonic is backing OUR PLACE - The World’s Heritage, a project that will create the largest ever photographic collection of UNESCO World Heritage Sites. The photographs will be published under the OUR PLACE brand in an initial series of 10 books which will be released over the next 5 years. A team of international photographers will cover the sites from their physical and geographical aspects, as well as documenting the human presence and interaction that helps make them so important to mankind. An interactive website will be launched later next year when sufficient images are available. As well as a selection of site photographs www.ourplaceworldheritage.com will feature background information relevant to the sites’ history and values. The Panasonic supported project will eventually have an international team of 20 photographers, who will be photographing a large number of the 830 World Heritage Sites situated in 138 countries around the globe. The team will exclusively use the Panasonic Lumix range of digital cameras, including the newly launched Digital SLR, DMC-L1.

Kingston Technology Press Release

Fountain Valley, CA – September 18, 2006 – Kingston Technology Company, Inc., the independent world leader in memory products, announces that world-class portrait and fashion photographer Barbara Bordnick will provide a new series of tips and tricks to be posted on Kingston’s Icons of Photography Website today.  Ms. Bordnick will offer some of the tips and techniques that have made her one of the premiere portrait photographers in the world. Kingston’s “Icons of Photography” website profiles some of the world’s most respected photographers. Each month the company spotlights an Icon photographer who provide tips and techniques as well as a gallery of images. Advice and anecdotes are shared for taking better pictures on topics ranging from lighting and backgrounds, to color profiling and making the most of equipment. Using ‘try it yourself’ terms, Icons explain how they tackle photography challenges.