PMDA Press Release

HARVEY NAMED PHOTOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR BY PMDA

TRAVEL PHOTOGRAPHER DAVID ALAN HARVEY’S INTERNATIONAL IMAGES FEATURED IN “MASTER PHOTOGRAPHERS” SECTION

New York, NY—David Alan Harvey, the critically acclaimed travel photographer, has joined www.takegreatpictures.com as a “Master Photographer.” Harvey joins other notable photographers on the non-for-profit website including celebrity photographer Patrick McMullan, wedding photographer Denis Reggie and travel photographer Steve McCurry who took the famous photo in 1984 of the green-eyed girl from Afghanistan.

Harvey spends months shooting stories around the world, most often for the National Geographic Magazine, including French Teenagers, The Berlin Wall, The Maya Culture, Vietnam, Native Americans, Mexico and Naples. He has shot more than 30 stories for National Geographic and his photographs have also appeared in Life, The New York Times and Sports Illustrated. Harvey has been repeatedly drawn to the passion and lyricism of Spanish culture both in Spain and Latin America, soon to be the subject of a new book and exhibition centered on Cuba.

HARVEY NAMED PHOTOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR BY PMDA

TRAVEL PHOTOGRAPHER DAVID ALAN HARVEY’S INTERNATIONAL IMAGES FEATURED IN “MASTER PHOTOGRAPHERS” SECTION

New York, NY—David Alan Harvey, the critically acclaimed travel photographer, has joined www.takegreatpictures.com as a “Master Photographer.” Harvey joins other notable photographers on the non-for-profit website including celebrity photographer Patrick McMullan, wedding photographer Denis Reggie and travel photographer Steve McCurry who took the famous photo in 1984 of the green-eyed girl from Afghanistan.

Harvey spends months shooting stories around the world, most often for the National Geographic Magazine, including French Teenagers, The Berlin Wall, The Maya Culture, Vietnam, Native Americans, Mexico and Naples. He has shot more than 30 stories for National Geographic and his photographs have also appeared in Life, The New York Times and Sports Illustrated. Harvey has been repeatedly drawn to the passion and lyricism of Spanish culture both in Spain and Latin America, soon to be the subject of a new book and exhibition centered on Cuba.

On February 19, 2005, the PMDA (PhotoImaging Manufacturers and Distributors Association) will honor Harvey as the “Photographer of the Year” at their Annual Convention and Trade Show in Orlando, FL.

Takegreatpictures.com, an online resource provided by the PhotoImaging Information Council (PIC), has proven to be one of the web’s most useful and widely used resources for photographers and photography fans alike. On the site, a host of high-profile master photographers, celebrity enthusiasts, and other experts offer up tips on everything from how to choose equipment, basic techniques for shooting and places and events where photo enthusiasts can try out their new skills.

About PIC
The PhotoImaging Information Council’s goal is to help consumers say and do more with their photos, as well as to raise consumer awareness and involvement in photography. Formed in 1991, PIC is operated jointly by the PhotoImaging Manufacturers and Distributors Association (PMDA) and the Photo Marketing Association (PMA). PIC members represent a broad cross-section of photographic manufacturers including film and camera companies, as well as photographic publishers and computer hardware and software companies. PIC serves as a comprehensive source of information on all photography-related issues including picture-taking tips, benefits of the Advanced Photo system, digital photography, creative uses for photos, tips for making intelligent purchasing decisions and much more.