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The Olympus PEN camera series is back with the launch of the beautiful new E-P7, but is it a case of style over substance? Read our detailed Olympus PEN E-P7 review complete with full-sized sample photos and videos to find out!
The new Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV is the successor to 2017's E-M10 III camera, principally adding a flip-down LCD screen, 20 megapixel sensor, 15fps burst shooting, better continuous auto-focusing and USB-C charging. Find out how it performs in our Olympus EM10 IV review, complete with with full-size sample photos and videos.
The Canon EOS 850D is that rare thing - a new DSLR camera in 2020. In a world where mirrorless cameras rule (well, almost), can the Canon 850D still cut it? Find out now by reading our in-depth Canon EOS 850D review, complete with full-size sample photos and videos.
Canon has today launched Canon Connected, a free to access content hub featuring educational and inspiring videos for photography enthusiasts.
DxO will be hosting free webinars throughout the month of April. These webinars are perfect for beginners as well as seasoned photographers and offer step-by-step workflows and tips on everything from Landscape and Nature Photography to how to fix and solve common issues after the photo is taken.
In addition to the OM-D E-M5 Mark III, Olympus are also rumored to be launched a follow-up to the PEN E-PL9 camera, rather unsurprisingly called the Olympus PEN E-PL10.
Update: The EPL10 has now been officially announced, but so far it's only going to be available in Japan and China.
Update2: The E-PL10 has now been officially launched in Europe. In the UK, it is available now exclusively in the Olympus online shop priced at £549.99 and in a kit with the M.Zuiko Digital ED 14-42mm F3.5-5.6 EZ lens at £649.99.
The Olympus Tough TG-6 is a new flagship Tough compact camera that can withstand all weather conditions, underwater use, drop shocks and crushing weights.
The Olympus TG-6 will go on sale from early July priced at £449.99.
The Canon EOS 250D / Rebel SL3 is the world’s lightest DSLR with a moveable screen. Key features of the EOS 250D (Europe) and Rebel SL3 (USA) include a guided user interface for easy operation, a 24.1 Megapixel Dual Pixel CMOS APS-C sensor, DIGIC 8 processor, 4K movie capability, super-fast and responsive autofocus, and excellent connectivity to smart devices.
In Europe, the Canon EOS 250D will be available in black, silver and white from 25th April 2019 for £529.99/ €599.99 body only and £599.99/ €709.99 for the body with a EF-S 18-55 f/4-5.6 IS STM lens.
In the US, the Canon EOS Rebel SL3 will be available toward the end of April for purchase in black and white color options for an estimated retail price of $599.99 for the body only and $749.99 for the body with a EF-S 18-55 f/4-5.6 IS STM lens.
Magnum Photos are launching their first ever online photography education course, called The Art of Street Photography. Seven world-class photographers - Bruce Gilden, Martin Parr, Susan Meiselas, Richard Kalvar, Carolyn Drake, Peter van Agtmael and Mark Power - plus industry leaders have contributed to ten engaging, in-depth, on demand video lessons.
The Photographer’s Guide to the Nikon Coolpix P1000 is a guide book to using Nikon’s latest superzoom camera with its 125x optical zoom range. The book is available now for $9.99 in PDF, iPad, and Kindle formats for download through whiteknightpress.com. The paperback version is available now for $28.95.
Want to make it big on Instagram? Here are 5 top Instagram tips from 8 professional photographers to help get you started...
Skylum have posted a short video showcasing Luminar with its upcoming image catalog (DAM), which will be released in December 2018. The video demonstrates how quickly the image browsing works in Luminar, which could become a serious rival to Adobe Photoshop Lightroom with the addition of digital asset management.
"Here’s a quick speed test of the new Luminar with the support of image browsing. Stay tuned for more news. The new update is coming later this year for both Mac and PC, and will be free for all the current owners of Luminar 2018. More updates are coming soon…"
This update is free for all Luminar 2018 users. There will be NO paid upgrade to Luminar 2019.
White Knight Press has just released Photographer’s Guide to the Sony DSC-RX100 VI, a full-color, 260-page guide book covering all features and operations of the Sony RX100 VI compact digital camera.
The paperback version is available now for $29.95 in the United States through amazon.com and other online sellers. It is available through amazon.co.uk for £24.95.
Sigma today announced its Sigma Lens Workshops lineup for July. Workshops will be led by Sigma’s Brett Wells and Aaron Norberg, and will focus on various photography genres including astrophotography, how to shoot moving water, travel and macro photography.
Masters of Photography have announced their next masterclass with legendary photographer Steve McCurry. During Steve McCurry’s masterclass students can enjoy an unprecedented insight into the way McCurry works. His 4 hour masterclass, has been broken down into 25 intimate lessons that capture his knowledge, ethos and philosophy.
The new Lomo'Instant Square is a fully automatic instant camera that's the first ever analog model to use the square Instax film format. You can also use Instax Mini film by changing the camera back, increasing its versatility. Is this the best instant camera on the market? Find out by reading our Lomo'Instant Square review now...
The Olympus PEN E-PL9 is a new entry-level compact system camera aimed at smartphone users who are looking to upgrade. The E-PL9 offers a touchscreen interface, 3-axis in-body stabilization, 4K movies, a new built-in flash, 121 AF points covering most of the image area, combined Bluetooth LE and Wi-Fi connectivity, new Advanced Photo (AP) mode, and the TruePic VIII image processor from the flagship OM-D E-M1 Mark II camera.
Due for delivery in mid-March, the Olympus PEN E-PL9 will be available in white, black or brown as body only or in a kit with lens:
We share 16 top tips for taking interesting photographs with tilt-shift lenses, featuring the latest Canon optics...
Photographer’s Guide to the Sony DSC-RX10 IV is a new book that shows beginning and intermediate photographers how to accomplish things with the RX10 IV camera. It costs $9.95.
We take a look at 3 features on your Canon camera that can help with your Black and White photography.
Sigma will showcase its full range of Sigma Global Vision lenses, including a brand-new addition to the line, at the upcoming PDN PhotoPlus Expo 2017 Expo held at the Jacob Javits Convention Center in New York City from 26-28 October 2017. The company will also have on hand its Sigma Cine high-speed Primes and Zooms as well as the Foveon sensor-based sd Quattro and Quattro H cameras. Last but not least, a distinguished line-up of Sigma Pro speakers will take to the Sigma stage and offer attendees a behind-the-lens look at the techniques and technology that captured some of the year’s most outstanding photographs in the areas of aviation, editorial, glamour, landscapes, travel and weddings (click through / scroll down for the schedule). PPE 2017 attendees who visit Sigma at booth 837 will have a chance to enter and win a Sigma grand giveaway – a 24-70mm F2.8 Art lens – an MSRP value of $1299.
Jessops now offers a 30-day Adobe Creative Cloud Photography plan membership with selected purchases including all cameras, camcorders, lenses, drones and Jessops Academy courses. Jessops Academy aims to help you get the most out of your camera and offer you a range of photographic opportunities through a selection of courses, workshops, experiences and trips. The Adobe Creative Cloud Photography plan is a subscription-based service that gives users access to the latest versions of Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom as well as the Adobe Spark web app and a number of mobile apps and services.
The new Olympus OM-D E-M10 III is an evolutionary upgrade of 2015's E-M10 II camera, principally adding 4K video recording, the latest TruePic VIII processor, 121 AF points, 8.6fps continuous shooting and a revised control layout and menu system. Find out how it performs in our Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III review, complete with full-size sample photos (JPG and Raw), test shots, videos and more...
The Spirituality in Photography Award 2017 is a competition open to everyone seeking to take photographs with spiritual depth. All entrants will have their photographs displayed on www.spiritualityinphotography.com/ and shared via social media. A panel of judges – including London-based photographers Jay Rowden and Georgie Lord - will select what they believe to be the best entry to win the Spirituality in Photography Award, and a prize of £50 of Darton, Longman and Todd books. Each entrant is asked to submit a photograph which demonstrates spiritual insight or inspiration. The image may be accompanied by a caption of no more than 100 characters, but no further explanation. Photos of children aged less than 16 years old will only be accepted for entry if the consent form is accompanied by a letter of agreement for the child’s image to be published, signed by the child’s legal parent or guardian. The closing date for entries is 31st August and the winner will be announced by 30th September. Entry is limited to three photographs per person.
Zoner Photo Studio X has received its second major update in six months. Adding a new Filter Brush (for localised non-destructive edits), this update additionally offers an easier way to make complex selections. For travelling photographers, the Spring Update brings the opportunity to work with tracklogs so they can see photographs right along the route of their trip in the Map view. Auto-completion for photo titles, descriptions, and locations speeds up work for anyone who wants to have their photo collection well-organised. Batch edits to labels, ratings, and GPS data are now done in the background while you work. The program’s sharing options newly include the ability to share photos directly to an administered Facebook page, or in a message on Messenger. Zoner Photo Studio X is available as an annual subscription license at a price of $95.88.
Fotospeed will be exhibiting at stand G21 at The Photography Show held in the Birmingham NEC from 19-21 March. Highlinghts include a series of free talks from leading photographers on a range of subjects, an exhibitiondisplaying every winning photograph from Fotospeed's#fsprintmonday Twitter competition over the last year, plus a chance to check out the company's range of media, including their new and innovative square paper line-up. Toby Herlinger, Sales & Marketing Director at Fotospeed, says, “At Fotospeed, we’re committed to encouraging photographers to print their images. That’s why it makes sense to us to get images out of social media and give unusually shaped images an easy way of getting printed.” Fotospeed’s stand will be showcasing the full range of square papers, available in finishes Platinum Etching, Platinum Baryta, and award-winning finish PF Lustre 275.
The Kodak Pixpro SP360 4K is a new 360-degree virtual reality action camera, featuring 4K video recording, Wi-Fi and NFC connectivity, and a 12 megapixel sensor. Read our in-depth Kodak Pixpro SP360 4K review now...
Panasonic will exhibit at the upcoming Photography Show (stand D41) held at the NEC in Birmingham from 18th – 21st March. The hotly anticipated Lumix GH5 will be making its first appearance at a consumer trade show, allowing visitors to see the camera for potentially the first time. Additionally, a number of Lumix G Ambassadors and professional photographers will be speaking at the Behind the Lens theatre and the brand new Video Theatre. The company has also teamed up with Camera World and London Camera Exchange to give visitors the chance to secure exclusive show offers on the Lumix and Lumix G range (available from their stands at D21 and E51 respectively).
Complete Photography: Understand Cameras to Take, Edit and Share Better Photos by Chris Gatchum is a new title from Ilex Press. Focused on improving pictures, this book offers clear explanations in everyday language, and carefully selected examples to illustrate every point. Readers can learn how to compose a shot for visual impact, focus it to attract the viewer’s eye, and expose it so every detail is captured. Available from 9th March, the 400-page paperback is priced at £16.99.
White Knight Press has just released the Photographer’s Guide to the Sony DSC-RX100 V. This publication, by Alexander White, is a complete guide to the operation of the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V camera. Using a tutorial-like approach, the book shows beginning and intermediate photographers how to take still images and record video with the RX100 V, and explains when and why to use the camera’s many features. Featuring nearly 500 colour photographs that illustrate the camera’s controls, display screens, and menus, the 246-page volume provides details about the camera’s automatic and advanced shooting modes as well as its menu options for shooting, playback, setup, and using Wi-Fi connections with in-camera apps. Additionally, the book provides detailed information about recording 4K video to an external video recorder using the “clean” video output from the camera’s HDMI port. The paperback version is available now for $24.95/£21.95. The book is also available in PDF format and in downloadable versions for Kindle, Nook and iPad.
The new Lomo'Instant Automat instant film camera is now available for purchase. The Lomo'Instant Automat features a 35mm (eq.) lens with a 43mm filter thread, a simple 3-step zone-focusing system, a built-in flash with a guide number of 9 (in metres), an LED frame counter, unlimited multiple exposures, automatic shutter speed and aperture settings, and an exposure area of 62mm x 46mm. Pricing for the Lomo’Instant Automat starts at £129/€149/$149.
Hosted by Calvert 22 Foundation (22 Calvert Avenue, London, E2), the upcoming New East Photo Weekend brings together leading photographers, artists and curators to share their experience and ideas with emerging practitioners.Running in conjunction with the acclaimed New East Photo Prize Exhibition, this event is a two day event packed with panel discussions, one-to-one reviews, discussions and masterclasses aimed at those looking to develop professional their photography skills. The weekend complements the 2016 New East Photo Prize Exhibition in championing excellence in photography from across Eastern Europe and will feature a packed schedule of panel discussions, one-on-one portfolio reviews and print swaps. A series of photography Masterclasses will explore topics from what it means to be a photojournalist today to creating work that avoids cliches and finding a balance between art and society in documentary photography. Tickets are available for£65 / £55 (for students) plus booking fee.
The Lomographic Society has launched a Kickstarter campaign to help fund the commercialisation of the Lomo'Instant Automat instant film camera. The Lomo'Instant Automat features a 35mm (eq.) lens with a 43mm filter thread, a simple 3-step zone-focusing system, a built-in flash with a guide number of 9 (in metres), an LED frame counter, unlimited multiple exposures, automatic shutter speed and aperture settings, and an exposure area of 62mm x 46mm. The Lomo’Instant Automat will retail at prices starting from $/€149, but Lomography is offering Kickstarter backers up to 35% off the camera and all sorts of exclusive extra goodies including a suite of add-on conversion lenses.
The O2 is inviting budding photographers to enter a competition for the chance to be an official photographer for an upcoming event at the venue. To get involved, simply head over to The O2 to enjoy one of the many fun and unique things to do, take a picture of your experience and share it on Instagram using #SummerOfFun and @theO2london. The deadline for entries is 22 August 2016. The prize will be a meal for four at one of the restaurants at The O2 to the value of £100 and a climb Up at The O2 for four people.
White Knight Press have released their newest camera guide book, Photographer’s Guide to the Sony DSC-RX10 III. This publication, by Alexander S. White, is a complete guide to the operation of the Sony RX10 III. The book covers all of the features that are new for this model, including its high-quality zoom lens with an optical reach of 600mm; its Zoom Assist feature, which lets a photographer instantly pull back the zoom lens for a wide view before zooming back to a telephoto shot; and its additional controls, including a Focus Hold button on the side of the lens and a third Custom button, which is available for programming by the user. In three appendices, the book discusses accessories for the RX10 III, including cases, power sources, remote controls, microphones and external flash units, and includes a list of websites and other resources for further information. The book is available now for $9.99 in ebook formats or for $24.95 in a paperback edition.
Canon have launched Canon Online Learning, a new programme of digital courses designed to help photo and video enthusiasts develop their skills at their own pace. Available now, the programme currently comprises 7 courses including Photo 101: How to Take Great Pictures, Printing Basics & Beyond, Great Landscapes Made Easy, Simple Tips for Photographing Children, Getting Started with Flash Photography, Understanding EOS Camera Operations and Canon Insider Guide: EOS Rebel Series. These first seven courses, and subsequent classes to follow, will include video guides unique to each course with the option to download or print PDF materials. With the exception of Canon Insider Guide: EOS Rebel Series, courses will also include complementary resources such as bonus video content, lighting/shooting diagrams, shot lists, resource guides and interviews with course instructors. Initial course offerings range from $19.99-$59.99.
The British Journal of Photography has revealed the winners of BJP Breakthrough 2016, its annual search for the world's best student and graduate photographers. This year's Graduate Series award went to the Belfast School of Art graduate Jan McCullough for her series Home Instruction Manual, while the Graduate Single Image award went to the UK-based Polish photographer Piotr Karpinski for his image titled Woman in the Church No.1. Sicilian photographer Simone Sapienza won the Undergraduate Series award for his Vietnam-based project Charlie surfs on Lotus Flowers, while Irish photographer Daragh Soden won the Undergraduate Single Image award for an image from his series Young Dubliners. The winning work will be exhibited at BJP's dedicated space at Free Range, the UK's largest creative graduate showcase from Friday, 24th June - Monday, 4th July 2016.
SkyPixel has launched a 360-degree Panorama Contest in conjunction with DJI. 360-degree panoramas are a relatively new feature on SkyPixel, and a separate section of the website dedicated to 360-degree imaging had been soft launched prior to the contest. Contestants may use any aerial platform to capture and submit their entries. The Grand Prize includes a DJI Phantom 4 and a Huawei P9 Plus smartphone, and the submission deadline is 20 June 2016.
Macphun has launched a new Creative XXL Kit – a bundle of 6 powerful photo editing applications: Noiseless, Intensify, Tonality, Snapheal, Focus and FX Photo Studio, combined with more than 40 various e-books, training materials and photo-related apps. The standard value of all the contents in the package stands around £1715/$2000 but you can now purchase them all for only £110/$129. Do note that this is a time-limited offer, expiring on 31st May.
The new version of Fripito for Android and iOS offers a new option for a premium subscription. Photographers and travellers can now gain access to all available guides, photo and travel tips, exclusive photos with geotagging and offline maps for a fixed monthly fee. Actually, there are two options, a one-month subscription for $9.99 and a three-month subscription for $23.99. Additionally, the option of purchasing single guides within the app is still available. You can download the Fripito app from Google Play and iTunes.
Documentary and travel photographer Mitchell Kanashkevich has joined the Panasonic Lumix Ambassador programme. Mitchell describes himself as 'a tirelessly curious world wanderer and a travel/documentary photographer.' whose main interest is in people, "I’m especially fascinated by surviving, evolving ancient traditions. People working in unique, challenging conditions and those who live in close bond with nature. The stories I’m drawn to are generally those that I come across on the road, by chance. They’re outside of what the mass media generally shows us about our planet. I want my images to provide just a tiny bit of a window into those worlds, those lives which don’t get much, if any coverage." Along with his fellow ambassadors Mitchell will be helping to inspire avid photographers and videographers to benefit from all the functions and features of Panasonic’s Lumix range of cameras.
This summer, Panasonic will be touring National Trust properties throughout the UK, giving visitors the chance to try the latest Lumix cameras and lenses. From 7th May – 23rd October, the company will be organising photo walks with Lumix Pro Ambassadors, who will also be on hand to offer tips and advice on getting the most out of their photography. The events will allow attendees to borrow a choice of Lumix cameras, lenses and 4K camcorders. The roadshow is free to attend for National Trust Members and paying visitors to each property on the day. Click through / scroll down for a full list of venues and dates.
At The Photography Show 2016, Wacom will be showcasing its range of pen tablets and creative pen displays aimed at professional photographers. Products on display include the Intuos Pro pen tablets, Cintiq creative pen displays and Cintiq Companion 2 mobile 2-in-1 multi-touch creative tablet. The company's stand will host a number of workshops including retouching tips and tricks, learning how to use the Wacom Color Manager with the Cintiq 27QHD, and a pen-versus-mouse workshop to highlight the key benefits of using a tablet for photographers. There will be special show offers available too, including a package from Wacom and Adobe offering a 12-month Adobe Creative Cloud Photography plan membership with every purchase from the Intuos Pro and Cintiq ranges.
Sigma has announced its presence at the 2016 Wedding and Portrait Photographers International Conference (WPPI) in Las Vegas, NV from 7-9 March 2016. Sigma will showcase its brand new products including the 50-100mm F1.8 DC HSM Art lens (pictured), the MC-11 mount converter and the 30mm F1.4 DC DN Contemporary lens; as well as feature a lineup of Sigma Pro speakers in its theatre at booth 521. Attendees who visit the Sigma booth will have multiple chances to win Sigma lenses each day by simply scanning their badge or participating in the new Sigma Social Studio.
The new Olympus PEN-F is a new premium compact system camera boasting a gorgeous retro design and some pro-level features, including a new 20 megapixel sensor, 5-axis image stabilisation, 10fps burst shooting, vari-angle 3-inch LCD touchscreen, 4K time-lapse movies, an electronic shutter and built-in wi-fi. Priced at £999 / $1199 body-only, is the PEN-F all style and no substance? Read our in-depth Olympus PEN-F review to find out...
Canon will be back at The Photography Show in March with its biggest stand to date. For the first time Canon will be premiering its very own Live Stage, hosting live talks from world renown, industry leading photographers and videographers including the likes of wildlife photography expert Andy Rouse, leading videographer Simeon Quarrie and international photographers Lara Jade and Christian Anderl. Canon will also be showcasing the recently announced EOS 1D-X Mark II and EOS 80D (pictured), and the PowerShot G7 X Mark II. Plus visitors will be able to witness Canon’s range of Pixma and large format printers including the new A2 inkjet printer, the imagePROGRAF PRO-1000.
Not content with launching 10 new photo products at CES, Vegas, at the start of the year, followed by the surprise announcement of the 1DX Mark II weeks later, photo stalwart Canon has launched a further five new products with May 2016 availability.
The Women in Photography panel at The Photography Show 2016 will bring together a dynamic collection of women, each with her own perspective and experience as a woman working within the field of photography. The panel will discuss a range of topics including the ways in which women should network and share to promote their work, how to engage and get ahead across multiple fields, and the all-important questions of whether or not breaking the ‘glass ceiling’ is still relevant. The Women in Photography panel session will be followed by a networking event, offering the audience a chance to continue the discussion with their peers. Tickets to The Photography Show are now on sale, and visitors will have the option to add additional sessions to their package, including the Super Stage, priced at £10 per session. Women in Photography is a free-of-charge session.
The Adobe Theatre will return for the second year at The Photography Show, held at NEC Birmingham, 19-22 March 2016. Thirty-minute sessions are planned for the theatre across the four-day event, exploring the various ways in which photographers can process and edit their photos. "We’re delighted to have the opportunity to showcase what the modern day photographer needs to know, covering all aspects of a photographic journey," says Adobe Principal Solutions Consultant Richard Curtis. "We’ll share tips on how to add value to the image capture within your camera, image editing techniques and best practices at the computer, as well as many options to publish your work to the internet and across your social channels."
The Photography Show has confirmed the line-up for audience-engaging feature areas, The Live Stage and Behind the Lens, for the next edition of the show, taking place at NEC Birmingham from 19-22 March 2016. Renowned Food Photographer, William Reavell, is among the names to appear on the Live Stage, presenting styling tips for creating beautiful food photography. Other speakers include Street Photographer, Matt Hart, on photography as therapy, Fashion and Beauty photographer, Steve Howdle, on syncing flash at high speed and Vicki Churchill, on turning the everyday into the spectacular. Melanie East will also take to the stage to share her tips on the skills behind photographing babies. Behind the Lens will see a range of professionals - including Ram Shergill, Paul Colley and Tom Stoddart - lead sessions covering everything from wildlife to travel, landscape and more. Further names, seminars and features for The Photography Show 2016 will continue to be released over the coming weeks.
White Knight Press have released their newest camera guide book, Photographer’s Guide to the Sony DSC-RX10 II: Getting the Most from Sony's Advanced Digital Camera. This publication, by Alexander S. White, is a complete guide to the operation of the Sony RX10 II. The book covers all of the features that are new for this model, including its electronic shutter, faster continuous shooting, 4K video recording, and ability to shoot video at up to 960fps for super slow-motion playback. In three appendices, the book discusses accessories for the RX10 II, including cases, power sources, remote controls, and external flash units, and includes a list of websites and other resources for further information. The paperback version is available now for $26.95 through Amazon and other online sellers. The book is also available in PDF format and in downloadable versions for the Kindle, Nook, and iPad for $9.99 each.
Aerial Photography and Videography Using Drones by Eric Cheng is a new field guide that includes everything a new pilot needs to know to safely and proficiently capture still images and video from the air. Cheng is known for his thought leadership in the drone industry and spent nearly two years as Director of Aerial Imaging at DJI, the world’s largest drone manufacturer and creators of the Phantom quadcopter. “I am asked many times every day what drone to buy, and how to get started in aerial imagery. There’s a lot of confusion out there.” Cheng said. “I wrote this book to address that confusion. The content took me many years in the field to learn - it’s full of useful and pragmatic advice about storytelling using drones in the air.”
PhotoShelter has released a new PDF guide entitled, "The Professional's Guide to Food Photography." From this free publication, readers can learn about the secrets of shooting great food photos, the benefits of entering contests, plus how to build a portfolio to showcase their unique style and appeal to an audience. Additionally, the ebook contains several in-depth interviews with food photographers succeeding in this specialty, including tips to break into the food photography industry, inspiration for creative food photography projects, and a look at shooting in-house for Bon Appétit. To claim your guide, simply visit PhotoShelter and provide your email address.
This Saturday, Jessops are to host an exclusive Manfrotto photography takeover event at their Kingston store. Visitors are invited to join free ambassador talks, competitions and exclusive offers and discounts across the Manfrotto range for one day only. Manfrotto experts Victoria and Eddie will also offer exclusive one to one sessions providing tips and advice on how to shoot and capture the perfect photograph. The Jessops Academy will be present on the day, showcasing some of the Manfrotto products in collaboration with their Exotic Macro Experience. All visitors will get the chance to get up close and personal with some unusual and exotic creatures, learning how to get the perfect images of living subjects. To book your place, call 01530 566 090.
The Photographer’s Guide to the Sony DSC-RX100 IV is a new title from White Knight Press. Available in paperback and ebook formats, the book explains all shooting modes, menus, functions, and controls of the camera in clear language, accompanied by more than 450 colour photographs and illustrations. The Photographer’s Guide to the Sony DSC-RX100 IV is available now for $9.95-$9.99 in PDF, iPad, Nook and Kindle formats. The paperback version sells for $26.95.
The new Olympus OM-D E-M10 II is a new entry-level mirrorless camera with some pro-level features - 5-axis image stabilisation, 8.5fps burst shooting, 4K time-lapse movies, electronic shutter - housed in a small, lightweight and stylish body. Is this the best compact system camera under £550 / $650? Read our in-depth Olympus OM-D E-M10 II review to find out...
Leica Camera has announced a new programme of photography training courses and workshops at its London-based Akademie. This includes the Leica Masterclass Series (starting with a street photography workshop held from 3-4 October 2015), the Learn With Leica course designed to move novice photographers away from the ‘Auto’ setting and unleash their true potential, several one-day "Leica In London" events, a personalised one.hour workshop called "Leica Bespoke," plus several complimentary workshops aimed at Leica M and T system photographers. The Leica Akademie UK is located at the Leica Studio, 27 Bruton Place, Mayfair, London W1J 6NQ.
The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500 is the world's smallest camera with a 30x zoom lens. This affordable travel-zoom also offers a flip-up screen, pop-up flash, 18 megapixel Exmor R CMOS sensor, 10fps continuous shooting, built-in wi-fi/NFC connectivity and Full HD movie recording. Read our Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500 review to find out if this is the best travel-zoom camera on the market...
Panasonic has launched its Lumix Ambassador programme. The first six ambassadors are Jonas Borg, Marco Crupi, Casey Gutteridge, Caroline Roxy, Ferdinand Wolf and Daimo Xanthopoulos. These photographers and cinematographers will host workshops across Europe and have their work, captured on Lumix cameras, displayed at the Panasonic Lumix Ambassador website.
Impossible have just launched their new Instant Film Starter Pack. Consisting of 3 packs of film, the starter pack comes complete with a list of tips on how to make the most of every photograph. There are two options available, the Starter Pack Film combined with a Polaroid 600 camera priced at €150, and the Starter Pack film alone for €52 for those who already have an original Polaroid camera but have not had the chance to start using it yet. Both are available from the website below.
As an Official Sponsor of Rugby World Cup 2015, Canon has announced a new collaboration with Bear Grylls and Dave Rogers, Getty Images’ leading rugby photographer. Together, Canon, Bear and Dave invite fans from across the world to take a close look behind the scenes of the upcoming Rugby World Cup through a video that gives tips on how to capture some of the tournament’s greatest moments. Featuring Bear Grylls explaining his passion for rugby and discussing his favourite pictures from previous Rugby World Cup tournaments, the movie gives fans insight into the history of the role images play in the tournament. In addition to the video that’s available now, Canon will be launching a series of short films that give fans in-depth photography techniques of how to capture the perfect action shot, including tips on depth of field, shutter speeds and how to best use perspective. In this series, Bear and Dave will also demonstrate the capabilities of the Canon PowerShot G3 X camera.
Digital Splash - a photography show hosted by Wilkinson Cameras – opens its doors at the University of Central Lancashire in Preston once again on Sunday, 11th October. The event itself is free to attend and there’s even plenty of free parking – doors open at 10am. Attendees will be able to listen to several presentations delivered by acclaimed photographers Jonathan Chritchley, Damien Lovegrove, Kerry Hendry, Adam Duckworth and Paul Rogers. Paul’s masterclass will include practical lighting demonstrations, highlighting his unique approach to this genre. This is a hands on workshop with the chance to shoot your own images – so guests are encouraged to bring along their cameras. Tickets for the seminars are £6, and £20 for the live phootshoots with Paul Rogers.
Issue 43 of David Noton’s Chasing the Light Online Magazine is now available. In this month's Behind the Lens feature anf Video Blog, David recounts his photographic adventures in the Lot Valley of France. Then in Part 9 of his Low Down series on Exposure, David deconstructs slow shutter speeds: when and why they are desirable, how they are achieved, and how slow we need to go. In the magazine's How It's Done feature, Dutch landscape photographer Bas Meelkere tells the tale of a rather dismal photo trip to Austria, which nevertheless turned out to be fruitful. In The Storyteller, seasoned wildlife photographer Chris Weston explores the tales of five iconic animal species that have been close to extinction – and where they are now. And in the second instalment of Jeremy Horner’s Sense of Space column he visits the island of Madagascar. Donote that the full contents of the magazine is available to full f11 subscribers only. Non-members can purchase individual issues of the magazine at a price of £4.20.
Amphoto Books are set to release the third edition of Bryan Peterson's classic guide, Learning to See Creatively: Design, Color, and Composition in Photography. Fully revised with all new tips, photos, and exercises drawn from his international workshops at the Bryan Peterson School of Photography, veteran instructor Peterson takes a radical approach to creativity by explaining how it is not just an inherent ability but a skill that can be learned and applied. Using inventive images from his own portfolio, he details the basic techniques that go into not only taking a particular photo, but also provides insights on how to improve upon it — helping readers avoid the visual pitfalls and technical dead ends that can lead to dull, uninventive photographs. On sale from 4 August 2015, the 160-page paperback is priced at $25.99 USD / $30.00 CAN.
This Autumn three of Europe’s chicest cities will form the backdrop to an exclusive series of photography workshops from renowned photographer and trainer Damien Lovegrove. He will lead two street portrait workshops - one in Stockholm on Saturday 5th September and one in Oslo on Monday 7th September, plus a boudoir photography workshop in Copenhagen on Wednesday 2nd September. Click through / scroll down for the details.
Defrozo have just started a photography portfolio contest. Offering four winner spots, the Defrozo portfolio competition provides each winner with a prize bundle consisting of 5 premium photography resources. The deadline for entries is 31 July 2015. Click through for the details.
Peak District Through The Lens by James Grant is a comprehensive photography guidebook that provides information on where and how to take the most beautiful photos in the national park. Due for release on 15th July, the book is designed to aid readers in everything from teaching photography to revealing some locations they you may not realise exist. Photographic walks will also be included, to allow readers to make full days out with the camera. The recommended price of the book is £23.95.
The second in the Mastering your DSLR series by Simon Watkinson, the iBook Mastering DSLR Travel Photography will benefit any photographer wishing to improve their travel photography skills. Simon has been teaching photography for nearly 15 years and has a way with explaining his subject in a simple and easy to understand manner. As well as explaining the techniques and technical aspects of photography this book considers all aspects of travel photography from what equipment to take, how to stay well and planning a trip. There are also tutorials of process techniques in Adobe Lightroom as well a exploring the world of black and white photography. The 200-page iBook is currently available at the discounted price of £2.99/$3.99 - for the Apple iPad and Mac computers only.
White Knight Press have released their newest camera guide book, Photographer’s Guide to the Nikon Coolpix P900: Getting the Most from Nikon’s Superzoom Digital Camera. This book, by Alexander S. White, is a complete guide to the operation of the Nikon Coolpix P900. Explaining topics such as autofocus, manual focus, HDR (High Dynamic Range) photography, ISO sensitivity, memory cards and flash modes; it discusses techniques for using the P900’s superzoom lens to full advantage. The book also explains the camera’s features for remote control and image transfer using a smartphone or tablet with the P900’s built-in Wi-Fi capability, as well as the camera’s features for adding location data to images. The Photographer’s Guide to the Nikon Coolpix P900 is available now for $9.99 in PDF, iPad, and Kindle formats for download through the website below. The paperback version is available now for $24.95 from Amazon.
Sidelight Books today announced the upcoming release of Photographing National Parks: A Guide for Scouting and Shooting America’s Most Cherished Lands, the second book by photographer Chris Nicholson. Relevant for photographers of all levels, Photographing National Parks also guides the reader through the best ways to research a park shoot, including where to find information about both iconic and obscure locations, along with seasonal and up-to-the-minute tips about various destinations. The book details best practices for safely and effectively conducting photography work in the different environments found in the national parks, including desert, mountain, coastline and forest. Nicholson also walks the reader through photography techniques that are useful in many park locations, such as photographing night skies, working in fog, or using stacking techniques to optimize image-making. The 232-page paperback will be available from 1st August, priced at $27.95.
As part of their partnership with the National Trust, Panasonic UK will be holding events around a variety of National Trust properties between now and 27th September. The events, based around the United Kingdom, will allow attendees to borrow a choice of Lumix camera, including some of the latest 4K models, such as the LX100 and FZ1000 bridge camera, and with help from some of Panasonic’s official Lumix Ambassadors, will each get tips and advice on how to perfectly capture the surroundings of National Trust properties. Those who take part in the events will learn photography skills such as how to film in 4K video and extract 4K photos from the footage. Click through / read on for a full list of venues and dates.
White Knight Press has released its newest camera guide book, Photographer’s Guide to the Nikon Coolpix P610: Getting the Most from Nikon’s Superzoom Digital Camera. Explaining topics such as autofocus, manual focus, aperture priority, shutter priority, HDR imaging, sensitivity and flash modes; this book shows beginning and intermediate photographers how to use the camera’s many shooting options to get the results they want. Furthermore, it also includes a discussion of techniques for using the camera’s phenomenal zoom lens, with a 35mm-equivalent maximum focal length of 1440mm, to full advantage. The book also discusses the camera’s features for image transfer and remote control through the P610’s built-in wireless network, as well as its features for geotagging your photos. The paperback version is available now for $24.95 from Amazon, while the eBook editions can be downloaded from the website below for $9.99.
This weekend, five local Canon dealers across the US will host “Canon Experience Days” featuring well-known local photographers who will teach new parents how to get the most out of their DSLRs as well as their best tips and tricks on how to capture great family photos. Participating retailers include CameraLand in Old Bethpage, Christian Photo in Urbandale, RockBrook Camera in Omaha, Tempe Camera in Tempe and Kenmore Camera in Kenmore. Click through / scroll down for the exact times and dates.
Color Confidence today announced that they will be attending a number of roadshows and open days across the United Kingdom over the next few months. Showcasing a lineup of innovative photography products such as BenQ’s first colour critical monitor, DxO’s newly updated image editing software, X-Rite‘s colour management solutions, Rogue’s new and improved FlashBender 2 range and NEC’s latest 4k colour critical monitors with new built-in Spectraview II calibration software. There will be professional product demonstrations and best practice tips, as well as special offers on purchases made on the day. Color Confidence will be exhibiting at shows as part of the Bigger Picture Roadshow, Calumet spring open days, London Camera Exchange Pro Show, Photovision Roadshow, WEX Workflow event and Park Cameras Imaging festival. Click through / read on for dates and locations.
X-Rite is hosting a free webinar with X-Rite Coloratti, fine art and commercial photographer, and professional photographic trainer, Mark Wood. Taking place from 5:30pm – 6:30pm GMT on 14th May, this Photoshop and Lightroom masterclass will demonstrate the importance of colour management, image editing and the new features of Lightroom CC. Topics to be covered include tips for importing into Lightroom CC, dealing with tone and colours that can not be displayed or printed, round tripping images via Photoshop, an introduction to Smart Objects, and more. “For many photographers, the work behind the lens comes naturally. Mastering the digital workflow, with tools such as Photoshop and Lightroom can take a bit more time and effort.” commented Geoffrey Clements, Managing Director of X-Rite Photo Europe. “We have partnered with Adobe to create the ultimate photographic workflow with our recent special offers on the ColorMunki Display, i1Photo Pro 2 and the i1Display Pro, and crucially we want to help people get the most from this workflow.”
Wacom will be showcasing its new mobile Cintiq Companion 2 (pictured), its range of Cintiq creative pen displays including the new Cintiq 13HD touch and the new flagship Cintiq 27QHD touch for high-end photography as well as its Intuos Pro range at The Photography Show. Wacom ambassadors Ian Sayers and burlesque photographer/retoucher Tigz Rice will also be present on the stand, providing expertise and knowledge to visitors on how to get the best out of leading digital imaging software packages using a Wacom tablet. The Photography SHow 2015 will be taking place from 21-24 March at the Birmingham NEC.
The new Canon IXUS 160 (also known as the PowerShot Digital ELPH 160) is a slim and stylish point-and-shoot compact camera. Stand-out features include a 20 megapixel sensor, an 8x 28-224mm zoom lens and a metal body, all for around £100/$120. Read our in-depth Canon IXUS 160 review now...
Canon UK will be at The Photography Show 2015 offering what they call "the most immersive imaging experience." The Canon EOS 7D Mark II, EOS 5DS and EOS 760D (pictured) digital SLR cameras and the newest Pixma and large-format printers will all be on display, while Canon Ambassadors and Explorers including Jeff Ascough, Phil Coats, Danny Green and Simeon Quarrie will be hosting talks throughout the show. Plus Canon is giving you the chance to be part of its show experience, offering lucky fans on its social media pages the chance to win tickets to the show, have their image displayed on the Canon stand and attend an exclusive after-show on-stand event with Canon experts. The Photography Show will take place from 21st – 24th March 2015 at the Birmingham NEC.
The new Canon IXUS 165 is a stylish, slim and affordable point-and-shoot compact camera. Stand-out features include a 20 megapixel sensor, an 8x 28-224mm zoom lens, and a metal body, all for around £130. Read our in-depth Canon IXUS 165 review now...
Jessops invite you to join them at Glasgow Caledonian University on Saturday 16th May for advice and coaching from Michael Wayne Plant and Damian McGillycuddy. Plant will be demonstrating the abilities of the Sony Compact interchangeable lens cameras, specifically exploring street photography and some of the advantages this system can present. Olympus UK’s Principle Photographer and Educator Damian McGillycuddy, winner of 5 UK Master Photographer of the Year awards (pictured), will show how well the Olympus cameras work in portrait scenarios, shooting using simple lighting for great results. The session will run from 13.00-16.00. Tickets are £8.00 in advance. You can book your place online at the website below.
The Photography Show, held at the NEC in Birmingham from 21 -24 March, has annoounced its lineup of speakers for the show's Super Stage theatre. Over four days, the Super Stage will host a diverse group of photographers including Tom Stoddart, Martin Parr, Mary Ellen Mark, Tim Flach, Simon Norfolk, Susan Meiselas, Michael Kenna, Lynsey Addario and Don McCullin. Click through / read on for more information.
Issue 36 of David Noton’s Chasing the Light Online Magazine is now available. In this month's Behind the Lens feature and Video Blog, David relates his adventures in the little known yet beautiful region of eastern France known as the Jura. In Stepping Back, he presents the first of our South American inspired articles in this edition, reminiscing on his productive shoot in the Atacama Desert in 2003. For The Low Down, David continues his new mini series on exposure, this time covering exposure modes – and he also presents his two usual Video Tutorials. In Hoddinott’s Hangout, Ross Hoddinott explores his long-terms relationship with the beautiful wilderness of Dartmoor National Park, providing readers with his top location and technique tips for capturing the moor’s majesty in winter. In The Storyteller, Chris Weston reviews the suitability of the Fuji X-T1 mirrorless camera for his style of wildlife photography. Do note that the full contents of the magazine is available to full f11 subscribers only. Non-members can purchase individual issues of the magazine at a price of £4.20.
Creative Flash Photography by Tilo Gockel is a new title from Rocky Nook. In this book, Tilo uses 40 lighting workshops to teach his methods for producing impressive flash shots in portraiture, fashion, macro, food, still life, and high-speed photography. The richly illustrated, easy-to-understand workshops are filled with recommendations and instructions for flash setups, detailed lighting diagrams, and tips and tricks on how to achieve the look of high-end studio shots using simple, accessible equipment, even in your own home. The 304-page softcover is available for $44.95.
Renowned photographer and lighting guru Damien Lovegrove has announced a 50% discount on his photography training videos. The videos available in this limited-time offer cover everything from getting the most from natural light portraits to lighting winter weddings. Damien’s Lightroom tutorial will give your images that extra punch, and his advanced portrait lighting techniques set the standard for even the most experienced of photographers. To benefit from the 50% discount, add the video to your basket and apply the coupon code lovepb before final checkout. The offer is available until 28 February 2015.
The new Kodak PixPro SP360 is an actioncam with a difference - it can capture a complete 360-degree view of the world. Is the Kodak PixPro SP360 worth considering alongside, or even instead of, the mighty GoPro? Read our in-depth Kodak PixPro SP360 review to find out...
Adorama is teaming up with Canon to put on a free event featuring the brand new EOS 7D Mark II. Held on Wednesday 12th November at the Altman Building in Manhattan action-packed evening will feature an open bar and food; giveaways including a raffle for the 7D Mark II and two tickets to the XLIX “Big Game”; special guest appearances from the world of professional sports; presentations from the industry’s top action photographers; and many more surprises to come. The star of the show, the EOS 7D Mark II, will be on display, so all attendees can get their hands-on the highly anticipated DSLR from Canon’s APS-sensor lineup. Do note that space is limited and only registering will guarantee your spot. To RSVP, visit the website below.
The organisers are reminding interested photographers that there is still time to enter this year’s South West Coast Path photo contest. Amateur and professional photographers are encouraged to enter their best pictures of the Coast Path in this annual photo competition, which closes on 31 December 2014. Prizes include a One Night Luxury Spa Break at Carbis Bay Hotel & Spa, Cornwall and a gift voucher towards products from the website of the contest's professional judge, David Noton.
The Tiffen Company has launched Tiffen ImageMaker, a community-oriented social media hub site. ImageMaker allows visitors to explore some of the world’s most beautiful locations, get a sneak peek of how Tiffen products are created and produced in its U.S. manufacturing facilities,and v view Tiffen’s featured picks from images shared on Instagram.
Issue 33 of David Noton's Chasing the Light online magazine is now available. In this month's Video Blog, David reminisces on the glorious summer he has spent photographing his home patch of Dorset. He also concludes his Low Down mini series on printing, first by considering our options for hanging prints, and then by testing a range of papers and feeding through his results to reach some conclusions on the best paper choice for the job. In The Storyteller, Chris Weston finishes off his two-part Bear Necessities series by contemplating the challenge he set himself when he embarked on his latest trip to the Katmai peninsula Do note that the full contents of the magazine is available to full f11 subscribers only. Non-members can purchase individual issues of the magazine at a price of £4.20.
The Vanguard Alta Pro AB100 combines the Alta Pro 263AT tripod and SBH-100 ball head, providing unmatched stability and flexibility and enabling more shooting angles than ever before.
Underwater Photography by Tobias Friedrich is a new title from Rocky Nook. This book's award-winning author teaches us how to create stunning underwater images, covering everything from the equipment needed, to creating powerful compositions, to processing the final image. He uses case studies to show how his own images were created, and provides detailed explanations for specific techniques that can be applied to your very next dive. The 216-page volume is available for$39.95.
The Photographer’s Guide to the Sony DSC-RX100 III is a new title from White Knight Press. Available in paperback and ebook formats, the book explains all shooting modes, menus, functions, and controls of the camera in clear language, accompanied by more than 400 mostly colour photographs and illustrations. The Photographer’s Guide to the Sony DSC-RX100 III is available now for $9.95 in PDF, iPad, and Kindle formats for download through the website below. The paperback version is available now for $26.95 through Amazon.com and will be available from other online sellers in coming weeks.
The Jessops Academy's one-day Big Cats Photography Course, launched just last month, offers attendees a chance to get up close and personal to nature’s giant cats. Amongst the cats you can photograph are the critically endangered Amur Leopard, the beautiful Snow Leopard and the mysterious Jaguar. Throughout the day you will be guided by a Jessops Academy Tutor, assisting you to get the best from your camera by advising you on both technical and creative aspects of photography. The cost of attendance is £125. For more information, visit the website below.
Color Confidence has announced dates for two Active Colour Training events designed to teach photographers about colour management. The next event will take place in Manchester on 25 September, followed by a training session in Birmingham on 19 November 2014. Each event will feature 8 exhibitors including X-Rite, NEC, DxO, EIZO, Macphun Software, Epson, TECCO and Manfrotto; a keynote speech from Richard Curtis, Principal Solutions Consultant at Adobe; and the opportunity to enter into a competition to win an all-expenses-paid photo week in Iceland. There will also be special offers and discounts on the day. The events are each priced at £25. This is refundable on purchase of a product on the day. The price also includes lunch and refreshments. To register for either event, visit the website below.
X-Rite have announced their full educational speaker programme at Photokina 2014. Visitors will have the opportunity to come and learn from X-Rite Coloratti, Colour Experts and leading educators from across Europe about all things photography and colour management. Additionally, on Wednesday and Thursday evening visitors will have the chance to join a free Photowalk in Cologne with two of the world’s leading photographers. X-Rite’s stand will be in Hall 4.1, Stand J029.
Singh-Ray Filters have just launched a new website showcasing close to 1000 photographs by over 50 major landscape photographers, including Art Wolfe, Ian Plant, Brenda Tharp, Tony Sweet, Jack Graham, Don Smith, Tom Till, George Lepp, Nevada Wier and Gary Hart. “Our new site celebrates the amazing work of photographers who use our products, in addition to being a site where you can find out about and purchase our filters and accessories," says founder Bob Singh. "Our blog will also include frequent posts by photographers who will share tips and techniques about their photography and how they use filters.”
Jessops Summer Photo Festival, now in its second year, kicks off today and runs for 7 weeks until (20th August). The first week is Sony Week, with a dozen demonstration days taking place in-store, including two seminars by guest speakers Michael Wayne Plant and Nick Webster. Michael Wayne Plant is a Sony Advocate and social documentary photographer who is constantly learning new ways to work with his subjects on the stories that interest him. He holds a particular interest in Street Portrait photography and will be sharing his top tips for getting that perfect street photograph. He will be showing how he uses the Sony A7 A7R and going through camera settings, sharing tricks and enabling you make the camera work for its customisable features. Nick Webster is a Sony Advocate and a UK-based Sports and Editorial photographer who will be giving industry leading advice as to how you can capture spectacular sports photographs. The Jessops Photo Festival events cover a range of topics and are free to book. Places will be allocated on a first come first served basis. For more details on the events and to reserve a place, visit the website below.
Big sensor - check. Fast lens - check. Built-in viewfinder - check. Tilting LCD screen - check. Wi-fi and NFC - check. Advanced video options - check. Is the new Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III the ultimate compact camera? Read our expert Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II review to find out...
Photographer’s Guide to the Nikon Coolpix P600: Getting the Most from Nikon’s Superzoom Digital Camerara is a new title from White Knight Press. Available in paperback and ebook formats, the book explains all shooting modes, menus, functions, and controls of this superzoom camera in clear language, accompanied by more than 300 full-colour illustrations and sample photographs. The Photographer’s Guide to the Nikon Coolpix P600 is available now for $9.95 in PDF, iPad, and Kindle formats for download through the website below. The paperback version is available now for $24.95 from Amazon and additional online sellers by late June or early July 2014.
Jessops has announced that a new Motorsport Photography Experience will take place at Snetterton Race Course on Saturday 21st June. Hosted by Jessop’s motorsport partners, Volkswagen Racing UK, this will be a ‘behind the garage doors’ experience photographing the action at one of the UK’s more prestigious racing circuits. You’ll have comprehensive tutoring from a Jessops Academy trainer on the most challenging techniques of photographing high-speed cars during the races and be taken to the best vantage points at the track. The price is £199 including breakfast, lunch and afternoon tea. To book your place, visit the website below.
Samsung invites consumers to #DITCHtheDSLR at Ditch Day on New York’s Times Square today from 12pm – 6pm ET. Attendees have the opportunity to trade-in a DSLR in exchange for a new Samsung NX30 (pictured). The event features several unique shooting stations where consumers have the opportunity to experience the full line of mirrorless and SMART cameras in a variety of scenarios. Additionally, a group of Samsung #Imageloggers are on hand discussing their experiences since ditching the DSLR in favour of Samsung’s NX cameras and offering up tips for how to capture great images. The Samsung Ditch Day event is taking place on Times Square, between 42nd and 43rd streets, in front of the NASDAQ marquee.
The Photographer's Guide to the Sony DSC-RX10 is a new title from White Knight Press. In this comprehensive guide book, author Alexander White discusses the RX10's numerous shooting modes as well as its menu options for shooting, playback, setup, and special effects. The book includes complete coverage of the Wi-Fi features of the camera, including the capability to transfer images and videos over a wireless network and to control the camera remotely with a smart device. In three appendices, the book provides information about accessories for the RX10, including cases, external flash units, and microphones, and includes a list of web sites and other resources for further information. The paperback version is available now at a retail price of $25.95 through Amazon.com and other online sellers. It also is available for the Kindle, Nook, and iPad through the normal channels for those formats
Building on the runaway success of the enthusiast E-M5, and inheriting some of the key features of the professional E-M1, the new O-MD E-M10 is attempting to bring Olympus' retro-flavoured mirrorless camera system to a wider audience. But can it retain the same levels of build quality, speed and image quality at a lower price-point? Read our expert Olympus E-M10 review to find out...
The Societies have announced that the next Digital Imaging Show will take place in Dublin on 6-7 April Photographers who register in advance will be able to attend the trade show and a number of masterclasses held on the 6th free of charge. Masterclasses include Creating a magnetise business by Catherine Connor, Making more Money and More Profit from Photography by Charlie Kaufman and Let's Jazz It Up by Podge Kelly. On the 7th, there will be a one-day seminar by Richard P Walton entitled Passion not Camera Fashion, which costs €80 for members and €120 for non-members.
Panasonic has joined the list of exhibitors at The Big Photo Show, which will take place in Los Angeles from 17-18 May. At the show, Panasonic will be presenting its entire line-up of Lumix camera products, including the new Lumix GH4 (pictured), as well as the company’s complete line of Micro Four Thirds compatible lenses for Lumix cameras. “Panasonic is excited to be exhibiting at The Big Photo Show and presenting our line of Lumix cameras and lenses, as well as our entire line of Adventure products,” said Thomas Curley, Business Development Manager for Panasonic North America. “Our camera products are of interest to professionals looking for the latest in hybrid imaging or video production gear, as well as photo enthusiasts seeking a great picture taking solution for family or fun – and we think the Big Photo Show is the perfect place to be.”
The latest work from leading light artists Ian Hobson of Newcastle, UK and Jeremy Jackson from Virginia, USA demonstrate how people can make spectacular light art using a Nokia Lumia smartphone. Armed with a Nokia Lumia 1020, the artists have created a series of images and guide which are intended to inspire a new generation of smartphone light painters. All made possible by the 4-second maximum exposure time and remarkable low light photography capabilities of the Nokia Lumia smartphone cameras with PureView technology. Ian Hobson comments: ‘The Nokia Lumia 1020 is the first smartphone I’ve ever seen that has the capability to capture quality light paintings due to its 4 second shutter speed and its 41mp camera. With the advances of cameras in mobiles, it allows anyone on the go, to try out light painting.’ Click through / scroll down for a helpful video giving hints about how to light paint with a Nokia Lumia 1020.
Read This If You Want to Take Great Photographs by Henry Carroll is a new title from Laurence King Publishing. Promising to provide "anyone with a digital camera" with the know-how and confidence to replace amateur techniques with professional ones, this guide focuses on five key areas: composition, exposure, light, lenses, and seeing. Illustrated with images from such giants as Ansel Adams, Henri Cartier-Bresson, Dorothea Lange, Sebastiao Salgado, and Joel Sternfeld; the book will go on sale in March, priced at $17.95.
Canon today added a trio of new high-zoom cameras to its IXUS series. The 20-megapixel Canon IXUS 155 (called the ELPH 150 IS in North America, £129/€149/$150) offers 10x optical zoom in a stylish ultra compact body with metal exterior (pictured). The Canon IXUS 150 (ELPH 140 IS, £109/€129/$130) and IXUS 145 (ELPH 135, £99/€119/120) come equipped with 16-megapixel sensors and 8x optical zoom. The IXUS 155 and IXUS 150 feature Canon’s advanced optical Image Stabiliser with Intelligent IS technology. When it comes to video recording, all three models are limited to 720p resolution for reasons inherent in the properties of their CCD sensors. The Canon IXUS 145, IXUS 150 and IXUS 155 will be available later this month.
36exp, a group of professionals who train photographers of all levels, has gathered a team of photography insiders to pass on their insight, knowledge and experience to give photographers the lowdown on building a photography business. The 36exp Going Pro workshop will take place on 15th February at the St Matthew Conference Centre in Westminster. The list of speakers includes Niall Horton Stephens, Emma Taylor, Mark Weeks, Gary Morris and David Locke. The price is £95.
X-Rite has announced its schedule of free February 2014 webinars. "The February X-Rite webinar schedule features 2 sessions, one of which is hosted by photographer and photo-educator Joe Brady, and the second hosted by X-Rite Coloratti and Award-winning photographer and retoucher Jane Conner-Ziser," said Joshua Fischer, Product Marketing Manager, X-Rite Photo Marketing. "The February webinars focus on creative, award-winning photography, post-production workflow and how-to ensure that photographers obtain consistently great colour prints from their Lab." Click through / read on for the details.
The second edition of Steve Davey's book, Footprint Travel Photography, will go on sale in the United States on 1st February. "I am really proud of this book and how it has turned out," Steve says. "The first edition was very well received, and I can confidently say that the second edition is a vast improvement in every way." The book is already available in the iBookstore and a Kindle edition is coming soon. The 320-page volume will retail for $29.95 in the US and is priced at £19.99 in the UK.
Husband and wife team Anthony Epes and Diana Bird have announced a number of new workshops in their Cities at Dawn series. "The workshops focus on dawn and early morning photography - with our Paris and Venice workshops incorporating afternoon and evening photography walks also," the duo says. "Photographing cities at dawn is a photographers paradise. The light is incredible and the city is virtually empty." Click through / scroll down for the details.
The Adventure Travel Show is a world of extraordinary discoveries, all under one roof. It is the UK’s foremost event for people who like to travel outside the mainstream – whether it be on small-group adventures, exclusive expeditions or epic journeys.
Bojan Arrigler has won a ticket to the Photography Seminar on Saturday and Sunday.
Alisha Green, Darel James and Joseph Hubbard have all won a pair of tickets to the show!
The Adventure Travel Show
Uncover Your Journey of a Lifetime
25-26 January 2014, Olympia, London
The Adventure Travel Show is packed with inspirational travel advice, travel photography and travel writing seminars, and over 100 FREE talks from world-renowned explorers, adventurers, guide book writers and expert expedition leaders who will help you uncover your perfect adventure. Plus, the best specialist travel operators will be on hand to offer guidance on everything from walking and trekking to exploratory journeys, safaris, overland trips, life-changing volunteering projects and much, much more.
The Adventure Travel Show – it’s where your adventure begins…
For more show details and to buy tickets please visit www.adventureshow.com.
FlixelPix has published a new 38 page guide to depth-of-field. The ‘Shooting Shallow' ebook takes photographers through the concept of depth-of-field as well as addressing the application of 'shooting shallow'. Divided into three sections. Concepts, Camera and Practice, the ebook explains the concepts of depth of field and bokeh, teaches readers about the theory and application of DOF, and provides a number of tips and practical examples. The 'Shooting Shallow' ebook costs $5, but you can get a 20% discount by using the coupon code shooting at checkout. This offer is valid until 30 December 2013.
The Photographer’s Guide to the Fujifilm X100S is a new title from White Knight Press. Written by Alexander S. White, this book is a complete guide to the operations, features, menus, and controls of the camera. Covering topics such as autofocus, manual focus, depth of field, aperture priority, shutter priority, HDR (high-dynamic-range) and macro photography; the Photographer’s Guide to the Fujifilm X100S also includes discussions of the camera’s special features, including its hybrid opto-electronic viewfinder system. The 399-page volume is available in a paperback edition for $24.95 and as an ebook priced at $9.99.
Datacolor will be hosting two new free-to-attend webinars in December. On Thursday, 5th December, Datacolor expert David Saffir and Google Nik Photography expert Dan Hughes will be hosting an online seminar titled, "Taking Control of Landscape Photography with Datacolor and the Nik Collection." Starting at 7p.m., this webinar will cover best practices in colour management throughout the workflow, capturing landscape scenes and post-processing in the digital darkroom using Nik Software products Viveza 2, ColorEfexPro 4 and SharpenerPro 3.0. The second session, "Highlights of the 2013 Creative Roadshows" (Tuesday, 10th December, 7p.m.) hosted by Datacolor expert Richard West, will provide tips and tricks on how to build and optimise your imaging workflow whilst maintaining colour accuracy throughout. To register, visit the website below.
X-Rite has announced its first annual Festival of Color Calibration taking place all through the month of November. Together with their dealer network, X-Rite will be bringing hands-on colour management to photographers with free laptop calibration at locations throughout the USA. During Festival of Colour Calibration events, retailers will host on-site colour management seminars, give away free sample packs of Ilford paper, and offer special pricing on the most popular X-Rite colour management solutions. Throughout this month, the company will be offering instant rebates including: $10 off ColorChecker Passport, $10 off ColorMunki Smile (pictured), $25 off ColorMunki Display, $40 off i1Display Pro, and $50 off ColorMunki Photo.
The Photographer’s Guide to the Sony DSC-RX100 II: Getting the Most from Sony’s Pocketable Digital Camera is a new title from White Knight Press. This guide book explains all operations, features, menus, and controls of the Sony DSC-RX100 II camera, providing information about how to accomplish things with the camera as well as when and why to use certain features. More than 400 photographs illustrate the camera’s controls and menus and include examples of the photographs that can be taken using the RX100 II’s many options. In addition, the book goes beyond the realm of everyday photography with introductions to topics such as infrared photography, street photography, astrophotography, digiscoping, and macro photography. The book is available as a 455-page paperback for $25.95, and as an e-book priced at $9.99.
Celebrity Cruises have announced a new photography competition to find the "best smartphone photo ever taken." The company has partnered with professional photographers Stuart Franklin, Ian Berry, Art Wolfe, Massimo Vitali and Oliver Lang who will judge the entries. The winner will be appointed Celebrity Cruises ‘Photo Ambassador for 2014’ and embark on a 14-night Scandinavia & Russia cruise in May 2014. To enter, submit your picture via the website below. The deadline for submissions is 15 November 2013. As always, we suggest that you read the terms and conditions before entering your work.
X-Rite has announced its schedule of free October 2013 webinars. On 16th October Lee Varis will present Fantastic Photo-Illustration: Retouching, Masking & Compositing, which will examine photo-retouching and illustration techniques in this webinar and emphasize the necessity of working on a calibrated and profiled monitor. On the 21st Jim DiVitale will be hosting The Complete Digital Photography Process, a webinar demonstrating problem-solving techniques using digital capture and Photoshop to streamline both the creative side and production of the digital imaging workflow to improve quality. Click through / read on for more information.
The New York Institute of Photography (NYIP) has launched a completely revised and updated version of their flagship course, the Complete Course in Professional Photography. The course, which sells for 1,499, offers students all over the world a wide range of photographic training. Starting with the fundamentals of understanding how to use a camera, the course provides students with the knowledge and skills they need to take professional-quality photos and make money with their photography. “The Professional Photography Course needed a major update for the modern, digital world of photography,” said NYIP’s Director of Education Jay Johnson. “And that’s what we did. We completely revised the course for photography students in the 21st century.” For more information on NYIP’s Complete Course in Professional Photography, visit the website below.
Mastering the Fujifilm X-E1 and X-Pro1 by Rico Pfirstinger is a new title from Rocky Nook. The book guides you through the features and capabilities of these cameras, allowing you to will discover numerous tips and tricks for how to maximize their potential. Lenses and key accessories are also covered in detail. The 284-page volume sells for $29.95.
Tether Tools has announced Better When You Tether, a three-month behind-the-scenes blog series showing how professional photographers capture the perfect shot. From commercial location shoots to premier classroom environments, each photographer dissects a shoot and shares their insight on improving their own work. All posts will be featured on the Tether Tools blog at the website below.
X-Rite has unveiled its schedule of free September webinars. The first session, entitled Portrait Retouching for the Artistically Challenged, will commence at 1pm EDT on 18th September. The second one, Colour Management: The Easy Way Out, starts on 25th September, again at 1pm EDT; while the third online seminar, Processing Ice and Snow Images, is scheduled for 25th September, 7pm EDT. Click through / read on for the details.
Last year's RX100 premium compact camera proved to be a runaway success for Sony - can the new Mark II version improve on the original? Read our expert Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II review to find out...
This fall, seasoned iPhoneographer Richard Gray will be hosting two webinars at the Manfrotto School of Xcellence. The first one, Great Portraits with Your Smart Phone, will take place on 20 September 2013 from 4pm GMT, exploring questions like what do you want to say about the person you are photographing? what lighting would work best? what angle should you use? and so on. In the second webinar, Great Sporting Images with Your Smart Phone, scheduled for 10 October 2013, 4pm GMT, attendees will learn key techniques, such as panning and burst, to capture moving subjects involved in fast-paced sport. Richard will explore a range of apps to help you achieve creative images. Both webinars are free to attend.
Landscapes in Lightroom 5: The Essential Step-by-Step Guide is a new title by landscape photographer Michael Frye. In this new ebook, he presents a multimedia, hands-on learning experience, taking you step-by-step through processing your photos in Lightroom. In addition, you can download the original raw files used as examples in the book, and then follow along with each step yourself. And when you purchase the ebook, you get exclusive access to eight videos demonstrating different aspects of Lightroom’s Develop Module, like using the Adjustment Brush, Spot Removal Tool, and Point Curve, advanced retouching in Lightroom, and much more. The 87-page PDF ebook is available for $14.95.
Award-winning photographers Sue Bryce and Kelly Brown have teamed up for a free 3-day online class providing participants with tips to expertly document every phase of a baby’s first year. Interested readers are encouraged to tune in to creativeLIVE on August 23-25th from 9am – 4 pm PT to learn the ins and outs of pregnancy and newborn photography. To register for the course, visit the website below.
We spend a day shooting aeroplanes with Andy Rouse to test the flagship Canon EOS 1D X DSLR camera.
We spend a day shooting aeroplanes with Andy Rouse to test the new Canon EF 200-400mm f/4L IS USM Extender 1.4x lens.
Triggertrap has launched a new website where users can view, upload and share timelapse videos shot all around the world. The new platform, called Primelapse, was born from the first annual Triggertrap Hackathon held in May 2013. “For our inaugural Triggertrap Hackathon, we envisioned a day where we put aside our day-to-day routines and concentrate on individual Triggertrap-themed projects that would stretch our imaginations and maybe germinate into the next generation of Triggertrap awesomeness,” said CEO Haje Jan Kamps. “We had lots of cool things happen, but the first one we’re ready to launch to the world is Primelapse.com."
X-Rite has unveiled its schedule of free August 2013 webinars. The first session, entitled Photography That Makes a Difference, will commence at 1pm EDT on 13th August. The second one, Colour Management for the Rest of Us, starts on 19th August, at 1pm EDT; while the third online seminar, Cataloging in Lightroom: Organising Your Images for Travel, is scheduled for 27th August, 1pm EDT. Click through / read on for the details.
Datacolor has announced its summer 2013 line-up of free colour management webinars. The first one-hour session. Safari Photography – Gear and Workflow will be held today from 2pm EDT. Other topics include Advanced Photographic Composition, Postproduction and Selective Colour Editing, with the dates being August 7, August 22 and September 10, respectively. You can register for these webinars at the website below.
Unified Color Technologies have just released the latest upgrades to their professional-level HDR software lineup. New state of the art merge, alignment and deghosting algorithms have been added to the standalone application HDR Expose 3, while 32 Float - also upgraded to Version 3 - provides the same full range of image editing tools in a convenient Photoshop filter plug-in. Novelties include adaptive tone mapping, upgraded alignment capabilities, reengineered deghosting algorithms, a new file browser and and an improved Color Safe Dodge and Burn Brush that allows photographers to selectively lighten and darken areas of the image without changing or shifting colours. HDR Expose 3 is available for $119, while 32 Float V3 can be yours for $89. Customers who have purchased either piece of software are eligible to a free upgrade.
With over three decades’ experience of capturing the Royal family on camera, professional photographer and Nikon user Arthur Edwards has decided to share his top tips for photography around the time of a new arrival to the family. He recommends that you first think about the light you've got, given that babies don't like flash. Then you ought to think about the time of day you take your pictures - catching the baby after a feed and a sleep increases the chances they are content, happy and giggly in the photos, rather than grumpy. His other advices include using different backgrounds, including the baby's favourite toy in some of the photos and having the camera charged before the session. "A top tip for new mums for getting a photo you’ll treasure is to make sure you’re happy with your eye make-up and keep your hair off the face," Mr Edwards says. "Also, a tight composition with just faces in the frame will make sure there’s no distracting detail in the background of the shot such as a hospital bed."
X-Rite Photo Marketing has announced its schedule of free July 2013 webinars. On the 15th, Tony Corbell and Brenda Hipsher will present "Colour Management for the Rest of Us," an online seminar featuring a discussion of monitor calibration and general colour management. The webinar will begin at 12:00 pm EDT. On the 24th, X-Rite Field Marketing Manager Brenda Hipsher will review the individual ColorMunki solutions in a webinar entitled "Simply Amazing Colour - Take control of your monitor, projector, printer and camera!" Finally, on the 31st, she will host a webinar (Professional Monitor Calibration for Still & Video) that reviews how to access and utilise the video presets in i1Profiler software and use ColorCheckers in the video footage as a visual reference. Click through / read on for the details.
The Photographer’s Guide to the Canon PowerShot S110: Getting the Most from Canon’s Pocketable Digital Camera is a new title from White Knight Press. This guide book explains all operations, features, menus, and controls of the Canon PowerShot S110 camera, providing information about how to accomplish things with the camera as well as when and why to use certain features. More than 300 photographs, almost all in full color, illustrate the camera’s controls and menus and include examples of the photographs that can be taken using the S110’s many options. In addition, the book goes beyond the realm of everyday photography with introductions to topics such as infrared photography, street photography, and using the raw format. The book is available as a 411-page paperback for $24.95, and as an e-book priced at $9.99.
G-Technology today announced that its Driven Creativity 2013 awards competition is now open for entries. Contest categories include animation, music, photography, short film and GoPro Active. The competition is free to participants and entries will be accepted from June 27 until October 29, 2013 at the website below.
Canon U.S.A. has launched a new tutorial video series that will show photographers how to improve their photographic skills. The Canon EOS 101 tutorial video series, available 24/7 on the Canon Digital Learning Center and Canon’s YouTube channel, provides entry-level Canon EOS users, photography students and anyone new to using a digital SLR camera the guidance needed to help enhance their imaging skills. You can access the Canon Digital Learning Center via the link below.
X-Rite has announced its schedule of free June 2013 Webinars. On the 12th, advertising photographer Jim DiVitale will present "The Complete Digital Photography Process," a webinar focussing on the calibration and custom profiling of a camera, monitor and printer using Wacom products to streamline the workflow. The second session, "Professional Monitor Calibration for Still & Video," (26th June) will review how to access and utilise the video presets in i1Profiler software and will briefly look at the use of ColorCheckers in the video footage as a visual reference. Both webinars start at 12pm EDT.
Zoner has released a free Android version of its Zoner Photo Studio software. This comprehensive app allows photographers to view, retouch, filter, save and share photos from their mobile device. “Our new ZPS app is a key component of Zoner‘s goal to offer any photographer unencumbered, complete access and management for all their image files—whether sitting at a desk or on the road,“ says Jaroslav Kucek, vice president and managing director, Zoner USA.“ The app allows image retouch and management from just about anywhere. And when used with Zonerama.com, our online album hosting community, photographers gain a complete solution for working with their photos.“ You can download the Android version of Zoner Photo Studio from the Google Play Store (requires Android 4.0 or higher).
MyPhotoSchool today launched what it calls the "world’s first truly interactive prestige online wedding photography course." Aimed at enthusiastic amateurs through to professional photographers who want to photograph a wedding mostly in a reportage style to capture the significant and beautiful moments from the wedding day, the first four week online course starts on Saturday June 1st. The MyPhotoSchool online wedding photography course starts on the first Saturday of every month costs £145 and is bookable now
X-Rite has announced its schedule of free May 2013 webinars. Topics include editing a portfolio and developing your vision, travel and landscape photography, professional monitor calibration and taking control of your monitor, projector, printer and camera. Click through / read on for the details.
Datacolor has announced its spring 2013 line-up of free colour management webinars. Each webinar includes step-by-step demonstrations using Datacolor’s line of Spyder color calibration devices, and in-depth discussions on how to effectively use the right tools to create images. These sessions, hosted by David Tobie, global product technology manager for Datacolor, and David Saffir, Datacolor expert, noted landscape and fine art photographer, and author of “Master Digital Color,” focus on managing colour using tools in both capture and processing stages. Click through / read on for the detailed schedule.
White Knight Press has released its newest camera guide book, Photographer’s Guide to the Nikon Coolpix P520: Getting the Most from Nikon’s Superzoom Digital Camera. This 402-page book is a complete guide to the operation and features of the Nikon Coolpix P520. The book explains all shooting modes, menus, functions, and controls of this superzoom camera in clear language, accompanied by more than 300 full-colour illustrations and sample photographs. In addition, the book goes beyond the realm of everyday photography, and provides introductions to more advanced topics such as infrared photography, street photography and macro photography. The book is available now for $9.95 in PDF format for download through the website below. A paperback version will be available for $24.95 from Amazon by early May.
The Handbook of Bird Photography by award-winning wildlife photographers Bence Máté, Jari Peltomäki and Markus Varesvuo is a new title from Rocky Nook.Written in an easy-to-follow style, this book offers fresh insight and practical tips that will broaden horizons for nature and bird photographers. The authors share their stories and showcase photographs for which they have received multiple awards in major international wildlife photo competitions. Topics covered include the bird photographer’s equipment, shooting techniques, field knowledge, using light, composition and cropping, the best locations for finding and photographing birds and the most effective ways of promoting and selling your photographs. The 388-page volume is available for $49.95.
As part of the company’s Educational Series 2013, Tamron USA announced photography seminars to be conducted throughout the US at 30 select authorised dealers. The how-to seminars cover a wide variety of subject matter including seeing in black & white; close-up and macro; landscape, nature & travel photography; family, friends & kids informal portraiture; kids sports photography and formal portrait photography. Attendees of the event can expect to go behind the lens and learn a multitude of useful photographic tips and insights that will improve their picture-taking abilities with their SLR cameras. The topics discussed during the seminar include understanding light, point of view, composition, and knowing your lens. Attendees can register for the seminars at the website below.
X-Rite has announced its schedule of free April 2013 webinars that have been developed to address specific colour management topics. Two of this month’s Webinars are co-sponsored with Nik software and they focus on the work of full-time professional landscape, nature and wildlife photographer Joshua Holko. Two other Webinars, co-sponsored by X-Rite and Perfectly clear software feature tips for raw workflow with Imaging-industry artist and trainer, Janice Wendt. The fifth webinar, Professional Monitor Calibration for Still & Video, will be presented by Brenda Hipsher. Click through / read on for the details.
When: April 4th 2013, 7:00pm (GMT)
What: This is an exclusive webinar for Photography Blog readers with Oliver Mews, Global Service Manager and Trainer at Datacolor. The webinar’s topics are: general color management, Photoshop settings and some tips and tricks on how to make sure to work with correct colors for different purposes. Get the chance to ask live questions at the end of the webinar!
Where: http://spyder.datacolor.com/webinars/photographyblog-uk
Manfrotto School of Xcellence (MSoX) has announced two exclusive, free webinars for April. This Thursday, Victoria Hillman will be hosting an online seminar exploring her work as a wildlife and landscape photographer. This webinar begins at 4 p.m. BST. The second event will take place on 30th April (also starting at 4 p.m.) will see commercial, editorial and advertising photographer Drew Gardner present a range of his work, exploring lighting and technical details including a breakdown of each set, how it was lit and the equipment that was used.
PhotoShelter has recently published its latest guide. Pricing Your Work: Magazine Photography. Filled with insights on how to develop an estimate for potential magazine assignments, the guide also includes 6 tips to help photographers profit from these shoots, a look at the three basic types of magazine contracts, the most common magazine shoot expenses, plus FAQs and other online resources.
Website: PhotoShelter
X-Rite has announced its schedule of March 2013 webinars. The first online seminar, “Simply Amazing Colour: Take Control of your Monitor, Printer and Camera,” will take place from 12pm EDT on 18th March. This webinar will review the company’s ColorMunki solutions including software demonstrations and discussions of how each solution is used. The second webinar, “Professional Monitor Calibration for Still & Video,” will be held from 12pm EDT on 25th March, and will review how to access and utilise the video presets in i1Profiler software and briefly look at use of ColorCheckers in the video footage as a visual reference. Finally the third webinar, “Fine Art Travel Photography with Andy Katz” will take place from 11am and 1pm EDT on 27th March. Andy will talk about how he communicates with people, listens to their stories, and creates the relationships that allow him to capture beautiful and revealing portraits.
Sigma Corporation of America has introduced its redesigned website. New features include an expanded Sigma Lounge, an all-new product finder, redesigned photo galleries and a comparison tool allowing users to directly compare the specifications of up to five photography products to help them identify the best solution for their needs. You can visit the new website through the link below.
The New York Institute of Photography (NYIP) has released its annual update on tips for taking romantic portraits of the one you love, just in time for Valentine’s Day. “At NYIP, our mission is to provide high-quality photography training to students all over the world,” said Chuck DeLaney, NYIP’s Director, “and our ability to offer free photography tips to our website visitors and newsletter subscribers is something we continue to be proud of.” You can read the article, “How to Take a Romantic Portrait of the One You Love,” at the website below.
White Knight Press has released its newest camera guidebook, the Photographer’s Guide to the Panasonic Lumix LX7: Getting the Most from Panasonic’s Advanced Compact Camera. Using a patient, tutorial-like approach, the book provides guidance to beginning and intermediate photographers about how to accomplish things with the LX7, as well as when and why to use the camera’s numerous controls, menus options, and other features. The book contains approximately 400 photographs, almost all in full colour, illustrating the LX7’s controls, shooting screens, and menus. The images also provide examples of the various types of photographs that can be taken using the many creative settings of the camera. In addition, the book goes beyond the bounds of everyday photography, and introduces more advanced topics such as infrared photography, street photography, astrophotography, and High Dynamic Range photography. The Photographer’s Guide to the Panasonic Lumix LX7: Getting the Most from Panasonic’s Advanced Compact Camera, is available for $9.95 as a PDF.
X-Rite has announced its schedule of free webinars for February. Taking place from 1pm and 3pm EST on 5th February, the first online seminar is entitled “Creating Compelling Photographs with X-Rite Coloratti Chris Orwig.” Chris teaches the importance of ensuring that camera, monitor, projector, and printers are calibrated and profiled to ensure accurate color across the entire workflow using the latest X-Rite i1Display Pro, ColorMunki Photo, and ColorChecker Passport. The second session, “Professional Monitor Calibration for Still & Video,” starts at 11am and 1pm EST on 13th February and provides a brief overview of how to access and utilise the video presets in the i1Profiler software and looks at the use of ColorCheckers in the video footage as a visual reference. The third webinar, “Simply Amazing Color. Take control of your monitor, printer and camera!,” gives users the opportunity to ask questions and understand each solution in detail so they can make the right decision on what ColorMunki family solution is for them. The live webinar will commence at 11am and again at 1pm EST on 20 February 2013.
On 31st January the Manfrotto School of Xcellence will host a free webinar presented by award-winning photographer Steve Gosling. Beginning at 4pm GMT, the online seminar entitled Floral Art – Creative Flower & Plant Photography will centre on the theme of how to move beyond a botanical record shot of plants and flowers to produce an image that concentrates primarily on shape, form, colour, texture and pattern. In this webinar, Steve will cover the aesthetics of photography (composition and design) as well as describe a variety of creative techniques. He will also provide some practical hints and tips on the technical challenges faced by the flower & plant photographer. The event is free to attend but advance registration is required.
Canon Canada has announced the opening of Image Square, the Canon Experience Centre - a unique destination where visitors can interact with the latest Canon technology. Located at Eighth Avenue Place in downtown Calgary, Alberta, Canon Image Square is a “technologically-advanced space specifically designed to encourage exploration and discovery,” the company says. Occupying approximately 6,600 square feet, Canon Image Square is accessible off 8th Avenue as well as through the building’s main concourse.
Mastering the Fujifilm X-Pro 1 by Rico Pfirstinger is a new title from Rocky Nook. The book’s author explores the ins and outs of the X-Pro 1 as he covers topics such as the camera controls and menu system, the hybrid viewfinder and monitor, exposure, metering, focusing, flash photography, and more. Also included is information about third-party lenses, system flash units, and practical accessories. The 276-page volume sells for $29.95.
The book “Lensbaby: Bending Your Perspective”, 2nd Edition, by Lensbaby expert Corey Hilz, is now available. Published by Focal Press, this edition is a follow-up to the one published in 2010, and covers new additions to the Lensbaby product family—the Composer Pro, Sweet 35 and Edge 80 Optics, Scout and Macro Converters. The book also includes an entire chapter devoted to video by guest author Clint Milby, who has over 15 years in the film and television industry. The book retails for $30.
The Sony Alpha NEX-7: The Unofficial Quintessential Guide by authors Carol F. Roullard and Dr. Brian Matsumoto is a new title from Rocky Nook. The book explores the capabilities and features of the camera with step-by-step setting adjustments and detailed how, when, and why explanations for each option. The text is illustrated with screenshots and example images throughout so readers can easily follow along. The 304-page print version sells for $34.95, with an ebook available for $14.95. Just like other Rocky Nook titles, The Sony Alpha NEX-7: The Unofficial Quintessential Guide is distributed by O’Reilly media.
In its latest G-Academy educational series, G-Technology is highlighting G-Team member Jeremy Cowart – a photographer, artist, humanitarian, app creator and teacher. In its next two webisodes, G-Technology takes you behind-the-scenes of Cowart’s latest project – a photo shoot with country singer and Broadway star Laura Bell Bundy. In this exclusive footage, G-Technology captures and showcases multiple angles of his creative process with commentary from Cowart on how he gets the best results from his gear, his subjects and his creativity.
Masterclass: Professional Studio Photography by Dennis Savini is a new title from Rocky Nook. Covering an array of photographic subjects, including still life, industry, technology, food, jewelry, portrait photography, the book provides a comprehensive workshop on studio photography for professionals and aspiring professionals, and reveals the tips, tricks, and secrets the author has discovered throughout his career. The 240-page hardback is available for $59.95.
Jessops today launched the Winter edition of its Image magazine, available free at Jessops stores across the United Kingdom. This edition features a number of helpful guides and in-depth articles to help customers make the most of their photography at this time of year. The new magazine also features an extensive gift guide and a number of reviews of the latest products from leading manufacturers. Commenting on the latest edition of Image magazine, Sean Emmett, Marketing & E-commerce Director at Jessops says, “As the UK’s leading photography retailer, we are uniquely placed to offer impartial advice and the widest choice of products to our customers. With technology advancing so quickly, Image magazine offers a quick and easy way for customers to stay up-to-date with the very latest cameras and accessories. This edition acts as a brilliant gift guide that I believe will really help our customers when buying gifts this season.”
PolicyBee, an online business insurance broker for photographers, is launching a promotion for photographers. In order to enter, all you need to do is submit up to five of your top tips for budding photographers. The organisers will then pick a winner out of a hat at the end of November who could win £100 London Camera Exchange vouchers. The closing date for entries is Friday 30th November. To enter, head to the website below.
White Knight Press has released its newest camera guidebook, the Photographer’s Guide to the Sony DSC-RX100: Getting the Most from Sony’s Pocketable Digital Camera. “Using a patient, tutorial-like approach, the book provides guidance to beginning and intermediate photographers not only about how to accomplish things with the RX100, but when and why to use the camera’s many features,” the publisher says. “The book does not assume any specialized knowledge by the reader as it explains topics such as autofocus, manual focus, depth of field, aperture priority, shutter priority, exposure compensation, white balance, and ISO sensitivity. The book also provides full details of the camera’s numerous menu options for playback, setup, and customizing the operation of the various buttons and other controls.” The 378-page paperback sells for $24.95. A PDF version is also available for $9.95.
Top Travel Photo Tips From Ten Pro Photographers is a new title from Allworth Press. Author and director of the New York Institute of Photography, Chuck DeLaney has interviewed ten outstanding professional and well travelled photographers and asked them to share their favourite tips and techniques for taking great travel photographs. Illustrated with 80 full-colour travel photos, the 112-page paperback is available for $16.95.
X-Rite has announced its schedule of free November 2012 webinars. Taking place from 10am and 1pm EST on 6th November, the first webinar is entitled “Professional Monitor Calibration for Still & Video.” This brief session will review how to access and utilize the video presets in i1Profiler software and will briefly look at use of X-Rite’s ColorCheckers in the video footage as a visual reference. The second webinar, “Simply Amazing Color. Take control of your monitor, printer and camera!” starts at 3pm and 7pm EST on 8th November, and gives users the opportunity to ask questions and understand each solution in detail so they can make the right decision on what ColorMunki family solution is for them. During the third online seminar, entitled “Landscape Editing and Enhancements with Photoshop CS6,” professional photographer Joe Brady will talk about how to enhance landscape images using Adobe Photoshop. This webinar is taking place from 11am and 1pm EST on 15th November.
SF Photo School has announced a brand new webinar series, entitled ‘Masters of Wedding’. “Ray Lowe, Kevin Wilson & Martin Grahame-Dunn share their unique styles, experience & some of their best work, tips & techniques to take your wedding photography to the next level,” says SF Photo School’s Uzair Kharawala. “This is a 6 hour webinar series which will cover topics such as how to pose couples, use of ‘directional light’, composing your images, off-camera flash, use of reflectors, engagement photography, destination weddings, how to create your ‘signature’ black & white images, marketing your business, how to organise wedding photography, how to price your services, post processing workflow and much much more…” For more information and to book your place, visit the website below.
The Lens: A Practical Guide for the Creative Photographer is a new title from Rocky Nook. Decoding the arcane terminology used by lens manufacturers, the book provides practical tips for both amateur and professional photographers to help them make smart purchasing decisions, and also covers the foundations of lens design, including the optical, mechanical and electronic properties of photographic lenses. The 320-page volume is available for $44.95.
Ahead of our full review, here are 70 sample JPEG photos and a 1080p movie taken with the new Canon PowerShot SX50 HS super-zoom camera, including the full ISO range of 80-6400. The Canon SX50 HS has an incredible 50x zoom lens (24-1200mm equivalent), making it the world's biggest super-zoom camera in terms of focal range.
Photocrafty by Sue Venables is a new fun and quirky ‘how-to’ book aimed at digital SLR camera users who have yet to venture away from their auto setting. Available from 8th October, the book offers new and exciting ways of making the most of a DSLR, like a photography course which can be taken at the reader’s own time and pace. “What excites me about photography,” says Sue “is that the possibilities are endless – yet most people don’t even begin to explore beyond the basics. I see Photocrafty as an approach, rather than just a book. It’s about embracing the unknown and being a bit experimental. I want people to be saying ‘what would happen if I try that?’ rather than being stuck with the ‘point-and-shoot’ approach to photography.” Published by Punk Publishing, the 224-page paperback is available to pre-order from Amazon UK for £14.95.
X-Rite has announced its schedule of September 2012 webinars. The first online seminar, Landscape Image Edits and Enhancements in Lightroom 4 (Tuesday, September 11, 2012, 11:00 AM and 1:00 PM EDT),will see professional photographer Joe Brady explore both basic and advanced image editing techniques, while the second webinar, Step up to i1Pro 2 (Thursday, September 13, 2012, 12:00 PM EDT). will provide an in-depth look at the new X-Rite i1Pro 2 Upgrades.
Datacolor has just announced a number of additional dates to their series of free monthly webinars on colour calibration. The next scheduled webinar in the series, taking place on 12th September from 3:00 PM to 4:15 PM EDT, addresses colour management for fine art reproduction. Other webinars will highlight such topics as calibration for display devices including iPhones and iPads, using Spyder technology for colour management, and holiday gift ideas from Datacolor. Click through / scroll down for a detailed list of webinar dates and times.
Tamron has launched a new video series which profiles pro photographers as they shoot on location and present tips for viewers to capture better images. The videos are approximately 6 minutes in length and follow the photographers as they explain their approach to capturing images in their signature style.
Elevate the Everyday: A Photographic Guide to Picturing Motherhood by Tracey Clark is a new title from Focal Press. “Clark draws from her professional experience as a photographer and blogger, as well as her time as a mother, to offer emotional, first-hand accounts as a parent and invaluable photography tips for how to collect casual memories that can often be more meaningful than the oft-photographed momentous occasions in families’ lives,” the publisher says. The 160-page paperback retails for $24.95.
Manfrotto School of Xcellence has announced a second webinar featuring the lighting master Joe McNally. During this hour long tutorial Joe will explain the key aspects to take into consideration when shooting on location in order to achieve outstanding images. He will explore and analyse how to optimise backgrounds and lighting, where to place subjects in the picture and how to use colour. The webinar is taking place on 1st August, from 7-8pm BST. Interested readers can register via the website below.
The London 2012 Olympics are nearly here (!), so we asked Jeff Cable, Director of Marketing at Lexar and pro photographer, for his top 10 tips for photographing the Olympics and sports events in general.
A fully revised and updated new edition of Doug Harman’s international bestseller, The DIgital Photography Handbook, is hitting the shelves this September. In this edition, the author includes the
very latest developments in digital technology - from cutting-edge cameras to up-to-the-minute software. “Featuring fresh new images and a new easy layout, the book will help you achieve stunning results,” the publisher says. “Crammed with professional hints and tips, this revised edition has everything you need to become an accomplished 21st century photographer.” The 224-page paperback will be availabvle from September priced at £7.9.
The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 is an exciting new premium compact camera. A large "1.0-type" 20.2 megapixel CMOS sensor, 3.6x 28-100mm lens with a fast maximum aperture of F1.8, full 1080p high-definition video with stereo sound, high-resolution 3-inch screen, manual shooting modes, 10fps continuous shooting, ISO range of 100-12800, Raw support and fast auto-focusing are all present and correct. Read our in-depth Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 review to find out if it's the best pocket camera ever...
Manfrotto has launched a new blog designed to captivate, engage and interact with photography enthusiasts. The blog focuses on four key themes including Personality, Physicality, Popularity and Practicality. Simona Colombo, Manfrotto’s Communications Director – Imaging, said: “The blog enables us to connect with our audience by inviting them to be part of the conversation. Not only do we want them to keep taking and sharing photos, but we want to provide useful links and tips to get the most out of their photography”.
White Knight Press has just released the Photographer’s Guide to the Nikon Coolpix P510: Getting the Most from Nikon’s Superzoom Digital Camera ebook, with a paperback edition scheduled to hit the market on 20th July. This book, a complete guide to the operation and features of the Nikon Coolpix P510, is a follow-up to the author’s earlier guides to advanced compact digital cameras, including the Coolpix P500, the Fujifilm X10 and the Canon PowerShot S100. The new book, like the earlier ones, explains all operations, features, menus, and controls of this superzoom camera in clear language, providing guidance to beginning and intermediate photographers not only about how to accomplish things with the Coolpix P510, but when and why to use certain features. The book is available now for $9.95 in PDF format. The paperback version will be available for $28.95.
X-Rite has announced its schedule of July 2012 webinars. In the first online seminar, Landscape Image Edits and Enhancements in Lightroom 4 (24th July, 11:00 AM and 1:00 PM EDT), professional photographer Joe Brady will explore both basic and advanced image editing techniques, focusing on the new editing capabilities offered in Lightroom 4. The second webinar, Edit & Enhance Landscape Images in Photoshop (31st July 11:00 AM and 1:00 PM EDT), also hosted by Joe Brady, will focus on enhancing landscape shots using Photoshop. “Following a short discussion about workstation color and calibration, Joe will show attendees step-by-step Photoshop edits that they can put to work right away to bring life and drama back into their landscape images,” the company says. The webinars are free to attend but advance registration is required.
Manfrotto School of Xcellence has announced a one-hour webinar exploring the use of light shapers hosted by lighting master Joe McNally. In Adventures in Light Shapers of All Sizes and Sources, he will explain the importance of a light shaper to individual images. Attendees of the webinar will have access to the tips and tricks of the trade of how to approach wide lighting in their own photography. The webinar is free and open to all. For more details and to register, visit the website below.
Jessops has just relaunched its customer training programme. The courses on offer include Introduction to DSLRs, a one-day course designed for the first time DSLR user, as well as intermediate and advanced DSLR courses (each course is priced at £119.00 or £79.00 when bought with any digital SLR, CSC, lens or flashgun). In addition, there are specialised courses focussing on wedding and studio photography, birds of prey and more. Click through / read on for more details.
Cities at Dawn have announced the last two dates for their London at Dawn workshop, as well as a new course called London by Night. The last London at Dawn workshops of the year will take place on 18-19th August and 1st & 8th September, with the cost being £185 per person. “London by Night” is a brand new five-week course comprising a brief introductory session as well as four on-location shooting sessions and a review and group discussion, all for £500. Click through / scroll down for more information.
Lynda.com has released a new course on photographing cars, taught by Adobe Photoshop senior product manager Bryan O’Neil Hughes. The course, Photo Workshop: Car Photography Tips, is a summation of a workshop hosted by lynda.com and Adobe Systems Incorporated on 5th May. Lynda.com staged professional studio lighting for the workshop in three separate spaces — a cleared-out warehouse, an outdoor setup, and a professional studio in its newly redesigned production centre. The course is available from Lynda.com’s online training library.
G-Technology today announced that its Driven Creativity 2012 awards competition is now open for entries. Contest categories include both amateur and professional short film, photography, music, animation, and a short video category with content captured using a GoPro wearable or gear-mountable camera. Entrants must also explain what ‘drove’ them to create the piece being submitted and how they would use the prize fund to develop their next creative project. Entry is free and open to residents in United Kingdom, France, Germany, Ireland, Netherlands, Sweden and Russia. The entry period closes at midnight on 24th September 2012. Winners and runners-up will be awarded stylish G-Technology hard drives and the overall winner will receive €5,000.
Single malt whisky brand The Macallan has announced a photography competition ‘The Last Word.’ Starting today, photography aficionados around the world will be able to upload a portrait they have taken with one word - ‘The Last Word’ - capturing the mood of their photograph. Each week one portrait will be chosen as ‘The Last Word of the week’ which will become Macallan’s Facebook profile picture for the following week. Prizes will be awarded monthly leading up to a final selection of winners as chosen by esteemed judges from the Royal Photographic Society. To enter the competition, visit the website below.
The UK’s first ever National Photography Month (NPM) – a nationwide initiative that celebrates the importance of photography in our daily lives - has just been launched. “The campaign, based around the theme ‘Capture and Keep’, will provide a range of workshops, tools and ideas that will help the nation create and safeguard better pictures that people are proud to share with future generations,” the organisers say. Furthermore, in celebration of the launch of NPM and to coincide with the Diamond Jubilee, Photo & Digital Specialists Snappy Snaps will invite the public to take a ‘Snap with the Queen-’ The Snappy Snaps photo advisors will hit the streets of London at 30 of the most photographed sights in and around the capital, where they will be on hand to give photography tips and take photos of the public with a range of props including a life-size cardboard cut-out of the Queen, creating fun and memorable photographs. The team will be handing out branded ‘Snap’ cards featuring a QR code link to a uploaded these pictures to Snappy Snaps social media and give participants a chance to win prizes incorporating their photos.
Lynda.com has released its 500th course on Adobe software. ”With Adobe Creative Suite 6 and Adobe Creative Cloud, we created products that work at lightning-fast speed, deliver new Adobe magic to maximise user creativity as well as a new modern user interfaces in key applications to enhance productivity, and new capabilities for responsive HTML5 experiences for mobile devices,” said Scott Morris, senior director of product marketing at Adobe. “We congratulate lynda.com for their 500th course on Adobe software and applaud their efforts to give users the opportunity to receive quality education on the new CS6 and Creative Cloud capabilities in an easy and accessible format, so soon after their release.”
X-Rite has announced its schedule of June webinars that have been developed to address specific colour management topics. Designed to appeal to both professional and serious amateur photographers, the schedule comprises three webinars including “Beyond Monitor Calibration - Get Prints That Match Your Display!” on the 7th, “Get to Know X-Rite, Wacom, and OnOne Software Part II” on the 14th and “The New i1Photo Pro 2 | A New Standard for Colour Management” on the 20th of June. Click through / read on for the details.
Blue Crane Digital has released its newest training DVD, “Introduction to the Canon 5D Mark III”. This 103-minute training video walks users through topics like choosing a focus point,picking the right focus area mode, Live View shooting, video recording, and more. “The Canon 5D Mark III is a powerful camera,”said Bryan Poffenberger, President of Blue Crane Digital. “Once you learn how its components work together, you will have the tools you need to capture the best images under all conditions.” Available today, with a street price of $29.99. “Introduction to the Canon 5D MarkIII” DVDs and all other Blue Crane Digital DVDs are distributed by OmegaBrandess.
Epson has released three useful tips for those who want to preserve their summer memories on the form of photographic prints. “National Photo Month is a great time to remember what a true photo is all about – the printed image,” said Richard Day, product manager, Epson America. The three tips are: 1) print on real canvas (this is to promote Epson’s Signature Worthy Exhibition Canvas Matte media), 2) check the paper type you choose in the printer’s driver matches the paper you are printing on and 3) let the prints dry 24 hours before framing or displaying them.
PhotoShelter has partnered with Agency Access to release their 2012 Survey: What Buyers Want from Photographers. The survey has insights from over 1,000 photo buyers worldwide with tips on how to market photography, websites that work, as well as the business and personal skills they look for in photographers to hire. Additionally, it includes first-hand interviews with photo buyers from JWT, GSD&M, Billboard.com, Men’s Health, and Random House. The 35-page guide is available free of charge in electronic format from the website below.
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Unified Color Technologies have announced an upcoming free webinar on architectural HDR photography to be hosted by professional photographer Michael James. For Michael, HDR is one technique he employs to represent a scene just as he saw it on location, ensuring his client’s properties are reproduced true to life. During this webinar, James will demonstrate the power of Unified Color’s proprietary Beyond RGBTM colour technology and how it can combine with the latest colour-safe editing tools and workflow-simplifying features of Unified Color’s HDR Expose 2 software and Photoshop plug-in, 32 Float v2. The webinar will be taking place at 11am EDT on 15th May. Attendance is free, but advance registration is required.
X-Rite has announced its schedule of May webinars that have been developed to address specific colour management topics. On 14th May, photographers can join X-Rite for an in depth look at the new i1Pro 2 spectrophotometer and the three new professional solutions, including the i1Photo Pro 2, featuring this new hardware device. Next up is a webinar that will walk attendees through the tools that X-Rite, Wacom and onOne Software provide to photographers (15th May). The third webinar, Landscape Photography Enhancements with Nik Viveza 2 and Silver Efex Pro 2, will take place on 24th May at 11am and 1pm EDT. Click through / scroll down for more information and links to the registration forms.
Phil Barber from <a href="http://www.aspirephotographytraining.co.uk" target="_blank">Aspire Photography Training</a> shares some top tips for getting started in DSLR film-making.
White Knight Press has just released the Photographer’s Guide to the Fujifilm X10 e-book, with a paperback edition scheduled for a late April launch. This book, a complete guide to the operation and features of the Fujifilm X10 digital camera, is a follow-up to the author’s earlier guides to advanced compact digital cameras, including the Fujifilm X100 as well as models by Leica, Panasonic, Canon, and Nikon. The new book explains all operations, features, menus, and controls of the Fujifilm X10 camera in clear language, providing guidance not only about how to accomplish things with the camera, but when and why to use certain features. The guide’s more than 200 photographs, almost all in full colour, provide illustrations of the camera’s controls and menus, and include examples of the various types of photographs that can be taken using the many creative settings of the camera. The 338-page book is available now in PDF format for download for $9.95 through the website below.
Issue 14 of the redesigned Landscape Photography Magazine is out now. This edition offers articles on Antarctica, Lake Baikal in Siberia as well as tips on how to travel light and how to win camera club competitions. The magazine also features some exceptional landscape photography sent in by the readers. The magazine can be read online or downloaded as a pdf file for offline reading, with the standard price being £2.99 per issue. Note that the full contents of Landscape Photography Magazine are available to subscribers only.
X-Rite has announced its schedule of March 2012 webinars. The first online seminar, starting Wednesday, 28th March, 11:00 AM EDT and 1:00 PM EDT and hosted by Joe Brady, is entitled “Image Edits and Enhancements in Lightroom 4.” In this webinar, Joe will explore both basic and advanced image editing techniques and focus on the new editing capabilities offered in Lightroom 4. The other webinar, entitled “Creating the Mood with Texture, Color, and Sharpness,” will feature educator, photographer and author Katrin Eismann, who will share a number of colour management, editing, and enhancement techniques that photographers can use in their digital workflow. The second webinar will take place from midday (EDT), 29th March. Click through for the webinar registration links.
Rocky Nook’s newest title, Mastering the Fuji X100 by Michael Diechtierow, is now available in the United Kingdom. Released to the US market less than a month ago, this book guides readers through the features and capabilities of the Fujifilm X100, teaching readers about optimising focus, influencing dynamic range, which film simulation is best, and much more. The 192-page volume is available in the UK for £22.99.
Starting Your Career as a Photo Stylist is a new title from Allworth Press. This guide, written by Susan Linnet Cox, provides readers with in-depth information on fashion styling, food styling, and six other areas of specialisation. Interviews with seasoned professionals offer personal insights into what it takes to thrive in the industry, and the accompanying business forms will help stylists get a head start on building their businesses. The 256-page paperback will be available from April, priced at $19.95.
How to Create a Successful Photography Business by award-winning pro photographer Elizabeth Etienne is a new book from Allworth Press. Covering everything from expenses, pricing, and profits to client relations, branding, and marketing; the author reveals a number of insider tips that can help you build a flourishing photography business. The 240-page paperback is available for $19.95.
PhotographyBB has announced the release of the 49th edition of the downloadable, free PhotographyBB Magazine. The 49th edition marks the 4 Year Anniversary for PhotographyBB, and to celebrate, there are several prizes for readers to win. This edition explores the topics of how photographers can discover and define their own artistic style, techniques for shooting at dawn, how to build a solid file-backup strategy, and more. PhotographyBB Magazine is available for free download through the PhotographyBB website.
Rocky Nook has re-published Adrian Schulz’s “Architectural Photography: Composition, Capture, and Digital Image Processing”, a step-gy-step guide to the photography of buildings and interiors. This second edition has been extensively revised and includes 80 new images and illustrations, as well as an expanded chapter on shooting interior spaces. Also included is an updated discussion of post-processing techniques and the latest technical developments in the world of photography. The 240-page book is available for £34.50 in the UK, $44.95 in the US and €36.00 in the euro zone.
Mastering the Fuji X100 by Michael Diechtierow is a new title from Rocky Nook. This book guides readers through the features and capabilities of the Fujifilm X100, teaching readers about optimising focus, influencing dynamic range, which film simulation is best, and much more. The 192-page volume is available for $29.95.
For Dummies have just announced a brand extension in their line of books and products – the new For Dummies eLearning Center and eLearning Kits. Designed to reflect the increasing interconnectedness of traditional learning materials with interactive online components, the eLearning Kits feature a full-colour printed book and an interactive eLearning course on CD that corresponds with the book. Among the first such bundles is the brand new Digital SLR Photography eLearning Kit For Dummies by Mark Holmes. “This complete dSLR photography course includes a wealth of information on such topics as how to set your camera’s exposure controls, composition do’s and don’ts, and how to apply what you’re learning so you take better pictures,” the publisher says. The 304-page paperback and accompanying CD ROM is available for $34.99 / £24.99 / €28.00.
Professional sports photographer, Jordan Weeks, shares his top tips for taking better sports photos.
PhotoShelter has just released a new free educational guide, How to Grow a Wedding Photography Business. This guide coaches photographers on both basic and advanced approaches to grow a thriving wedding photography business including the secrets of building a unique brand, establishing competitive pricing tiers, improving search engine rankings, and more. How to Grow a Wedding Photography Business is the latest in PhotoShelter’s ongoing series of free business guides for photographers and marketing professionals. All can be downloaded from the website below.
X-Rite has announced a four free webinars for the month of February. The first online seminar, starting Thursday at 11am EST and hosted by Joe Brady, is entitled “Editing Portraits in Photoshop & Getting Prints Back that Match Your Display!” In this webinar, Joe will share some of his favourite techniques, tips and tricks for adding shape, direction and finish to portraits. Other topics for February include “Image Edits and Enhancements in Lightroom 3”, “For the Birds! Nature Photography with Maxis Gamez” and “Edit & Enhance Landscape Images in Photoshop.” Click through / read on for the exact webinar dates and times.
Rocky Nook has re-published Adrian Schulz’s “Architectural Photography: Composition, Capture, and Digital Image Processing”, a step-gy-step guide to the photography of buildings and interiors. This second edition has been extensively revised and includes 80 new images and illustrations, as well as an expanded chapter on shooting interior spaces. Also included is an updated discussion of post-processing techniques and the latest technical developments in the world of photography. The 240-page book is available for $44.95.
White Knight Press has just released the Photographer’s Guide to the Canon PowerShot S100, a 283-page guidebook available as a PDF or a 5.5x8.5-inch paperback. This book, written by Alexander S. White, is a follow-up to the author’s earlier guides to advanced compact digital cameras. Illustrated with over 200 photographs, the Photographer’s Guide to the Canon PowerShot S100 explains all operations, features, menus, and controls of the camera in clear language, providing guidance not only about how to accomplish things with the camera, but when and why to use certain features. The PDF version is available now for $9.95, while the paperback edition will retail for $24.95.
As part of its What Photo Buyers Want series, PhotoShelter will be hosting a live interview tomorrow at 4 pm EST with Sports Illustrated Director of Photography, Steve Fine. The interview is open to the public and will be conducted by PhotoShelter Co-Founder, Grover Sanschargrin. Topics covered include insights about shooting for Sports Illustrated, how to assemble your best portfolio and avoid common mistakes, top skills and traits that Steve looks for when hiring new photographers, and more. You can register for free at the website below.
The 46th issue of the free PhotographyBB Online Magazine is now available for download. This edition explores some of the new ways in which photographers are thinking about composition. It also includes an illustrated article on underwater photography and a number of important safety tips and techniques for shooting during the cold winter months. Additionally, PhotographyBB is offering a free e-book entitled “11 Ways You Can Improve Your Photography”, published by Craft and Vision. You can download the e-book and magazine (free registration required) from the websites below.
SF Photo School has launched a new webinar series entitled “Portraits for Profits”. Presented by Uzair Kharawala, this series covers topics including how to set up a business, what camera & lens to start with, how to use off-camera flash, edit and post-process your photos, how to set your prices, what promotions and products to offer, how to implement offline and online marketing strategies, how to use websites, blogs, social media and more. Each webinar is scheduled for 1 hour, and the series runs from 11 January 2012 to 1 February 2012. The cost of the series is £125 + VAT and comes with bonuses worth £180. To reserve your place, visit the website below.
Billed as “the most comprehensive iOS guide on photography on the App Store”, The Photo Guide is now available in English. The app offers over 80 photography tips, a how-to section containing over 30 entries, and a glossary of 250+ photographic terms. Additionally, there is a photo quiz with more than 300 questions, allowing users to test and expand their photographic knowledge. The Photo Gui
Tamron U.S.A. has announced a series of complimentary photo seminars entitled, “Simple Secrets to Better Pictures”. Any customer that purchases a DSLR kit of any brand from one of 26 select retailers between tomorrow and the end of the year is invited to attend at no charge a Tamron “Secrets to Better Pictures” Seminar during the first half of 2012. The topics discussed during the seminar include understanding light, point of view, composition, and knowing your lens. Instructors include Jeff Allen, Jillian Bell, Andre Constantini, Ken Hubbard, Rob Moody and John van Steenberg..Click through / read on for a list of participating camera dealers.
X-Rite has announced a number of free webinars for the month of November. The first online seminar, starting tomorrow at 2pm EST and hosted by Winifred Whitfield, is entitled “Take your images to WOW!”. In this webinar, Winifred will demonstrate how precise colour management and Nik Software give her the competitive edge to produce her stylized images. Other topics for November include “Stop Guessing - Start Knowing! Accurate Monitor Colour with X-Rite”, “Beyond Monitor Calibration - Get Prints That Match Your Display!” and “Improve your Colour Management Skills”. Click through / read on for the exact webinar dates and times.
Tamron USA’s Mom-to-Mom Project is a series of photo exhibitions that feature technical tips and artistic inspiration from image-making moms. The exhibits, which focus on a new theme each month, are designed to encourage other moms to experiment with their cameras, lenses, and accessories to hone their own photographic skills. Visitors are encouraged to contribute their own photography comments and concepts. “We designed the Mom-to-Mom exhibits to serve as a fun, interactive venue where moms brainstorm with and glean ideas from other mom photographers to boost their confidence when creating their own family memories,” says Tamron Chief Marketing Officer Stacie Errera. The inaugural exhibition for November 2011 features the photographers’ favorite way to get their kids to smile. Upcoming themes scheduled through the end of 2012 include holiday card photos, youth sports, multigenerational portraits, and special event photography such as birthdays and back-to-school imagery.
White Knight Press has just released the Photographer’s Guide to the Fujifilm FinePix X100, a 297-page guidebook available as a PDF or a 5.5x8.5-inch paperback. This book, written by Alexander S. White, is a follow-up to the author’s earlier guides to advanced compact digital cameras. Illustrated with over 190 photographs, the Photographer’s Guide to the Fujifilm FinePix X100 explains all operations, features, menus, and controls of the camera in clear language, providing guidance not only about how to accomplish things with the camera, but when and why to use certain features. The PDF version is available now for $9.95, while the paperback edition will retail for $24.95.
The 45th edition of the free PhotographyBB Online Magazine is now available for download. This is a special commemorative edition which includes a tribute to Steve Jobs - PhotographyBB authors and industry professionals have included their thoughts on how Steve Jobs has personally impacted their lives as photographers, both personally and in business. In addition, Volume 45 includes photography tips for creating a mood of mystery, three Photoshop effects that can be accomplished in seconds, an in-depth exploration of the photographer-model relationship from both points of view, a number of Autumn photography tips, as well as a discussion on how to find a photographic mentor. You can download the latest issue of PhotographyBB Online Magazine from the website below (registration required).
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The Telegraph Adventure Travel Show, held on 28-29 January 2012 at Olympia, London, will feature a series of Travel Photography Seminars. At these seminars, attendees will discover what makes an award-winning travel photograph, get expert tips on composition, find out how they can improve their portraits and landscape shots, and learn how the pros work in the field. The Travel Photography Advance Price is £55 for one day and £90 for both days. To learn more, visit the website below.
Animoto will host a new free webinar on 20th October for photographers interested in stills-video fusion. Entitled “Dive Into Fusion”, the one-hour-long webinar is presented by photographer Vanessa Joy and videographer Rob Adams. To register for this webinar, visit the website below.
X-Rite has announced a number of free webinars for the month of October. There are three topics including “Raw Colour Power with Adobe Lightroom and the ColorChecker Passport”, “Stop Guessing - Start Knowing! Accurate Monitor Colour with X-Rite” and “Improve your Colour Management Skills, Part 2”. Click through / read on for the exact webinar dates and times.
PDN and Rangefinder Magazine have teamed up to launch an online magazine for professional and advanced amateur photographers - Pix, The Photographer’s Field Guide. Launching on 8th December and free to subscribers, this new online magazine will feature over 100 pages of editorial providing photographers with the latest information on photography gear, how-to’s, news on photography workshops, lighting tips, photographer profiles, and more. Pix will be available via e-mail to subscribers, and through the iTunes App store as well as on the PDN and Rangefinder websites for everyone else.
PhotographyBB has released the 44th issue of the free PhotographyBB Online Magazine. This month’s edition explores the ways that photographers can use the different elements of composition, colour, and lighting conditions to create a sense of ‘mood’ and evoke an emotional response with their images. Additionally, the magazine has teamed up with Data Robotics for a promotion, allowing one lucky reader to win a Drobo device. You can download the latest issue of PhotographyBB Online Magazine from the website below (registration required).
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Buying the Right Photo Equipment: 70 Tips from the Top is the first in Rocky Nook’s new series of small, to-the-point photography books that keep the content short and strong, “like a great shot of your favorite espresso”, as the publisher puts it. Geared toward beginners, this book teaches about the variety of photographic tools available and what each is meant to accomplish. The book is filled with beautiful images that illustrate how the type of equipment discussed can affect an image. Buying the Right Photo Equipment: 70 Tips from the Top is available for $19.95, £15.50 or €16.00 depending on where you live.
Canon Europe has launched a campaign to educate and inspire entry level DSLR users about photography. The Canon ‘EOS Adventure’ campaign aims to encourage amateur photographers to take their photography adventure to the next level and hone their photography skills by providing inspiration, education and an opportunity to showcase their work on Yahoo! and Flickr. A competition is also part of the campaign, offering users the chance to win their very own EOS Adventure; an exclusive photography adventure in Kenya’s Masai Mara National Reserve with Canon’s wildlife photography experts, Jonathan and Angela Scott. Visitors to the EOS Adventure website will be encouraged to use their new photography skills and enter the resulting shots into the competition via the dedicated EOS Adventure page of the Yahoo! site. The Canon EOS Adventure competition will run in eight European countries (UK, Germany, France, Italy, Netherlands, Spain, Switzerland, Poland) until Sunday 20th November 2011.
SF Photo School, onOne Software and Sim2000 have announced a new 2-day portrait photography workshop with photographers Kevin Wilson, Martin Grahame-Dunn & Uzair Kharawala and social media expert Maz Syed. This workshop, which is aimed at those who wish to take their portrait photography business to the next level, comprises ten intensive 90-minute sessions. The number of participants is limited to 8-10 people per group. Held on 29-30 October 2011 at the NEC in Birmingham, the workshop is priced at £225 per person for those that register before 25 September. For more information, visit the website below.
Lensbaby’s Senior Style Portrait Photo Contest, which challenges US photographers to enter their best high-school senior portraits shot with one of the seven creative optics in the Lensbaby Optic Swap System, is now open for entries. Lensbaby staff will choose 50 finalists and post those images to a special folder on their Facebook page in October. Then, a panel of judges will choose three winners. Each winning photographer will score significant prizes that will allow them to outfit or upgrade their senior portrait tools and studio. The submission deadline is 30 September 2011, 2pm EDT.
The 43rd edition of the free PhotographyBB Online Magazine is now available. This month’s edition examines the fundamentals of HDR imaging, along with the practical applications for its place in the world of photography. In the Social Networking for Photographers column, the Mike Frye takes a look at Google+ and the important roles it can play for photographers both socially and in business. Additionally, readers will learn techniques for transforming their digital photos into pencil sketches, along with a tutorial for mastering some of Photoshop’s most useful tools. PhotographyBB Online Magazine is available as a free download through the PhotographyBB Website.
The Photographer’s Guide to the Nikon Coolpix P500 is a complete guide to the operation and features of Nikon’s superzoom. It explains all operations, features, menus, and controls of the Coolpix P500 camera in clear language, with more than 200 photographs. The Photographer’s Guide to the Nikon Coolpix P500 is available now in PDF format for download priced at $9.95.
One of the UK's leading landscape and travel photographers, David Noton, explores what it takes to become a professional photographer.
David Noton will be giving two talks at the Royal Geographical Society in London on Sunday 2nd October. Held as part of the Travel Photographer of the Year Festival of Photography and World Travel, David’s talks will cover in the right place at the right time for travel photography, and the high and lows of a roving photographic life. Tickets are priced at £55 per day or £140 for all three days of the festival.
X-Rite has announced a number of free webinars for the month of August. There are three topics including “Raw Colour Power with Adobe Lightroom and the ColorChecker Passport”, “Everyday Imaging Miracles with Suzette Allen” and “Beyond Monitor Calibration - Get Prints That Match Your Display!” Click through / read on for webinar dates and times.
The 42nd edition of the free PhotographyBB magazine is now available to download. This issue features photography techniques for shooting outdoors during the challenging lighting conditions associated with bright, mid-day sunlight, a special Q&A section on memory cards and a Photoshop tutorial for increasing mid-tone contrast in landscapes. “This month we look at techniques for learning to see with fresh eyes, along with the power of leveraging creativity by shooting with a friend,” says PhotographyBB’s Editor in Chief, David Seeram. You can download the magazine from the website below (requires free registration).
Lensbaby has announced two new portrait kits and a Senior Style Portrait Photo Contest. The standard Lensbaby Portrait Kit ($470, pictured) includes a Lensbaby Composer with a Double Glass Optic and a Soft Focus Optic, wide-angle and telephoto conversion lenses, Creative Aperture Kit 2 and a Lensbaby System Bag. The Ultimate Portrait Kit ($590) includes everything listed above, plus a Lensbaby Scout. The Lensbaby Senior Style Portrait Photo Contest, which opens for submissions on 1st September, challenges US photographers to enter their best high-school senior portraits shot with one of the seven creative optics in the Lensbaby Optic Swap System. The submissions gallery will be hosted by SmugMug.
Kenigart has released Camera PRO+ for iPhone 4. Claiming that its app uses “special photo improving math algorithms”, the Kaliningrad-based company has packed ten photo effects into the program, which also comes with a simple and easy-to-use graphical user interface (GUI) that’s fully optimised for the Apple iPhone 4. Camera PRO+ for iPhone 4 is available on iTunes for $2.99.
The Freelancer’s Online Marketing Blueprint is a new, free e-book from PhotoShelter. The 53-page e-book includes step-by-step practical tips on how to generate inbound website traffic through SEO, social media platforms and blogs, building a successful leads list for email marketing, and the benefits of pay-per-click advertising. The guide also includes insights on optimising websites to increase conversion of visitors to paying clients, and how to efficiently manage time and allocate marketing budgets. The e-book can be downloaded from the website below.
X-Rite has announced a number of free webinars for the month of July. There are four topics including “Raw Colour Power with Adobe Lightroom and the ColorChecker Passport”, “David Saffir’s End-to-End Workflow for Creative Photographers”, “Creative Fusion: Stylistic Photographic Images with Brian Matiash” and “Beyond Monitor Calibration - Get Prints That Match Your Display!” Click through / read on for webinar dates and times.
Kenigart has released Camera PRO+ for iPad 2, an app which allows users to improve pictures taken with the iPad 2’s camera. Claiming that its app uses “special photo improving math algorithms”, the Kaliningrad-based company has packed ten photo effects into the program, which also comes with a simple and easy-to-use graphical user interface (GUI) that’s fully optimised for the iPad 2. Camera PRO+ sells for $5.99 and is available now on iTunes.
The 41st edition of the free PhotographyBB magazine is now available to download. This month’s edition features photography techniques for shooting brilliant fireworks photos and how to post-process them, discusses how photographers can find and create their own gallery showings, and provides techniques for creating impressionist style photography.
Photo-games site Phoozl.com today launched the “Summer” edition of the “Alphabetography Photo Challenge: the Four Seasons” contest. The challenge runs for approximately 45 days to its conclusion on 7 August. The concept is the following: photo enthusiasts submit photos that apply or relate to the current letter that’s in play. So during the “S” letter period, for instance, participants upload photos that are associated with a word starting with the letter “S”. When the gameplay moves to “U”, “U” photos are submitted. And so on through the six letters of the word “Summer”. Contest participants need only a Facebook account to enter, and they must be at least 18 years old. Photo submissions are acceptable from anywhere in the world, and there are no restrictions on when photos are taken or if they have been manipulated.
PhotoShelter today released the newest e-book in their ongoing series of business and marketing resources for photographers, The Photographer’s Guide to Selling Like a Pro. “Through a series of in-depth interviews with veteran salesmen from across various industries, this e-book offers solid sales advice and concrete tactics, giving photographers an in-depth look at how to succeed in sales using the proven strategies of the pros,” says PhotoShelter’s Deborah Block. You can download the e-book free of charge from the website below.
The Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (RSPCA) is calling for young photographers to enter this year’s prestigious RSPCA Young Photographer Awards. This year there are two new categories: the first one is for photos that illustrate how animals make people’s lives better, while the second one is called Garden Wildlife. A brand new website has also been set up to make it easier to take part and stay up to date with the competition. The overall winner of the Awards will go on an amazing three-day photography break with top wildlife photographer Danny Green, courtesy of Natures Images. Olympus cameras worth up to £500 are also up for grabs for the winners and runners up in each category. For more details and to enter visit the website below.
X-Rite has announced a number of free webinars for the month of June. On the 9th, you can attend the Raw Colour Power webinar (at 11am and 1pm EDT). On the 15fh, X-Rite will be presenting a Wildlife and Nature Photography webinar featuring photographer Juan Pons, who will share some of his best techniques and tips for making exciting nature and wildlife photographs (at noon and 3pm EDT). On the 23rd, X-Rite and onOne Software invites you to take control of your colour and unleash your creativity with Brian Matiash (3pm EDT). Finally, on 29th June, you can learn how to put a colour managed workflow in place from image capture through printer output including creating custom profiles and learning how to use them correctly to produce prints that match a display every time (11am and 1pm EDT). To learn more, visit the website below.
The Wedding Photographer’s Toolkit is an iPad app packed with photography tips, tricks and how-to’s for the modern wedding photographer. “Learn poses from the pose guide, get lens selections from the lens guide and learn retouching, composition and complete lighting all in one easy to navigate app,” the developer says. “Use the toolkit section to learn about online resources, conferences that include sample contracts, shotlists and business forms.“The Wedding Photographer’s Toolkit is $12.99 and available now on iTunes.
Mamarazzi: Every Mom’s Guide to Photographing Kids by Stacy Wasmuth is a new title from Wiley. This book reveals the techniques professionals use to not only capture childhood memories, but the singular nature of a child’s personality, the publisher says. Topics covered include techniques for capturing genuine expressions instead of staged smiles, photography basics including composition, lighting, exposure, focus, and white balance, creating effects with different lighting techniques, and more. The book is available now at £19.99 / €24.00.
Independent developer Ken Tidwell has announced D200 DSLR v2.0 for iOS, another in his series of Min-U Guides to Nikon DSLRs. The opening screen of the Min-U (minimum menu) Guide consists of seven main chapter headings, each including a replica of the icon used on the D200 for that menu. The six Menu chapters include Playback, Shooting, Custom Settings, Setup, Recent and More, providing clear and comprehensive instructions for each important menu function. The app is a universal binary, and displays in the highest, native resolution on every iOS device. D200 DSLR v2.0 is available on iTunes for $4.99.
The Art of Wedding Photography is a new webinar series organised by Calumet and SF Photo School. Presented by Uzair Kharawala, these webinars start on 9 May 2011 and each one is 60 minutes long. A wide variety of subjects will be covered including converting leads into bookings, marketing, promotions, managing your business, off-camera flash, how not to forget key shots, workflow tips & techniques for editing and post-processing, setting your website / blog the right way for higher indexing in search results, and more. Do note that these webinars are not free. There is a special price of £30+VAT for all six webinars, which is valid until 9 May 2011. After this date, the normal price will be £55+VAT. For more information visit the website below.
The BAPLA Academy is a new online platform created by the British Association of Picture Libraries and Agencies. The academy, which launches in May 2011, enables all members to learn more about the professional side of photography. In addition to advice from picture library professionals about copyright and keeping pictures safe from image thieves, helpful hints and resources, there will also be an opportunity to showcase the best work to the professionals and to sell prints to the public. “It is a unique opportunity,” says Simon Cliffe, BAPLA’s executive director (pictured), “to link into the expertise and resources of the people that sell images on a daily basis.” Academy membership costs £49 a year with discounts for students.
To celebrate the Royal Wedding, Nikon has teamed up with Arthur Edwards, royal photographer at The Sun, to give some expert tips and tricks on how to capture the big day. According to research commissioned by Nikon, a staggering 327 million Royal Wedding-related photos will be taken on digital cameras on Friday 29th April. Arthur has put together a list of 10 useful tips you can use to capture the event - you can read them all below.
The World Photography Festival, London, opens at Somerset House on 26 April 2011. Following stops in San Francisco, Sao Paulo and Shanghai, the World Photography Festival comes to London for the first time and will run until 1 May. At the heart of the festival is The Sony World Photography Awards 2011 which is also taking place in London for the first time. Formerly held in Cannes at the prestigious Palais des Festivals, the 2011 Awards winners will be announced at Odeon Leicester Square, 27 April 2011. The Sony World Photography Awards Winners’ Showcase and Bruce Davidson exhibitions will be on display until 22 May. To view the full programme, visit the website below.
Photo-games site Phoozl.com has launched the Spring edition of the “Alphabetography Photo Challenge: the Four Seasons” contest on Facebook. The challenge runs for approximately 45 days to its conclusion on May 22. The concept is the following: photo enthusiasts submit photos that apply or relate to the current letter that’s in play. So during the “S” letter period, for instance, participants upload photos that are associated with a word starting with the letter “S”. When the gameplay moves to “P”, “P” photos are submitted. And so on through the six letters of the word “Spring”. Contest participants need only a Facebook account to enter, and they must be at least 18 years old. Photo submissions are acceptable from anywhere in the world, and there are no restrictions on when photos are taken or if they have been manipulated.
Manfrotto School of Xcellence has announced that it has enrolled photographer Michael Freeman and CEO of Kelby Media Group, Scott Kelby to create an inspiring photo educational programme. weekly tutorial by Michael Freeman will present practical photographic expertise in areas like colour management and composition, while a monthly video tutorial by Kelby Media Group will focus on providing easy tips and photography tricks for beginners.
Canadian training developer Infinite Skills has released a comprehensive Photoshop course specialising in photo editing and optimisation. Their Adobe Photoshop CS5 tutorial ($99.95) is a 10.5 hour course for Apple Macintosh users, which is now available on DVD-ROM and as a direct download from the company website. The course includes lessons on skills such as colour correction, how to remove unwanted objects from images, dodging and burning, camera raw, photo restoration, HDR effects, how to create panoramas, whitening teeth, image sharpening and even tips on creating better shots with a digital camera. While the videos feature Adobe Photoshop CS5, the lessons also explain how the same results can be achieved in older versions. There are 138 tutorials in total, 20 of which can also be accessed free of charge at the company’s website.
White Knight Press has announced a new guidebook with the title, “Photographer’s Guide to the Canon PowerShot S95”. It explains all operations, features, menus, and controls of the camera in clear language, providing guidance not only about how to accomplish things with the camera, but when and why to use certain features.The book’s more than 170 colour photographs provide illustrations of the camera’s controls and menus, and also include examples of the various types of photographs that can be taken using the many creative settings available. Available now as a PDF e-book for $9.95, the “Photographer’s Guide to the Canon PowerShot S95” will also be sold as a 256-page paperback for $24.95.
X-Rite has announced three free webinars that have been developed to address specific colour management topics. On 7th April, photographers can learn how to reduce their image processing time and improve quality control in their raw workflow by attending the RAW COLOUR POWER webinar at 1pm or 3p EDT. Wednesday, 13th April will see wildlife and nature photographer Juan Pons deliver a lecture on wildlife photography in colour (at 1pm EDT). The third webinar, Beyond Monitor Calibration, will take place on 21st April at 1pm and 3pm. Advance registration is required through the website below.
The New York Institute of Photography (NYIP) has launched its own blog. Promising ‘eclectic content’, the official NYIP blog has something for every photographer, the editors say. Contributing authors include NYIP Student Advisor Chris Corradino who specialises in nature, photojournalism, and multimedia; and other staff members including the Director of the School, Chuck DeLaney. The school encourages open dialogue with its readers by sharing and discussing content via Facebook, Twitter, blog comments, and forums.
Money Shots: The Insider’s Guide to Nude & Erotic Photography is a new e-book by photographer Michael Charles. Drawing from more than a decade’s worth of experience in erotic photography, the book is written in an easy-to-read style and is filled with behind-the-scenes anecdotes. In addition to the book, the “Money Shots” package includes a Quick Start Guide, a 20-minute instructional video titled “Pics That Click”, a set of ten audio lessons and a printable model release form. The 165-page e-book is available now for $29 from the webiste below.
Self-Portrait Photography: The Ultimate in Personal Expression is a new book authored by Natalie Dybisz, also known as “Miss Aniela”. Published by Pixiq, this 176-page book offers valuable tips and advice for aspiring photographers on how to go about photographing themselves, detailed tutorials that answer the technical and practical challenges of self-portrait photography, advice on how to choose the proper equipment and different processing techniques to help create different looks. Available next month, the book sells for $29.95 in the USA and $35.95 in Canada.
The Veolia Environnement Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2011 competition is now open for entries. The competition offers photographers a chance to win a share of the £24,500 prize fund. The adult winner is awarded £10,000, while special award winners receive £1,000 and category winners £500 each. The overall winner of the Veolia Environnement Young Wildlife Photographer of the Year title receives £500 and a day’s masterclass with a leading light from the photographic world, while category winners receive £250. Interested photographers have until 18th March to enter their work. (Shown above is the winning entry from the 2010 competition, A marvel of ants by Bence Máté.)
The Canon PowerShot A2200 and PowerShot A1200 are new entry-level digital compact cameras. The 14.1 megapixel Canon A2200, the slimmest A-series model to date, is powered by a rechargeable Lithium-ion battery and is available in black, red, silver and blue. Available in either silver or black, the AA battery-powered 12.1 megapixel PowerShot A1200 offers a comfortable, wide grip and an optical viewfinder for easy framing. The Canon PowerShot A2200 is available from January 2011, and the Canon PowerShot A1200 from March 2011.
The 35th issue of the free PhotographyBB Online Magazine is now online. In this issue, PhotographyBB Magazine examines photography techniques specific to the Holiday Season, such as cold-weather shooting considerations and how to capture the magic of Christmastime. In a special feature, this month’s edition showcases the photography of readers from all across the globe who were called upon to send in their photos of “Christmas in Your Town.” Additionally, the magazine explores a quick and easy method for adding digital fill flash in Photoshop. PhotographyBB Online Magazine is available for free download through the PhotographyBB website.
Save up to £65 on a PhotographyCourses.Biz photography course. Running until midnight January 1st 2011, the offers apply to downloadable courses, One to One courses, and continuous improvement programme of tutorial videos.
PhotoCaddy 1.4 is an award-winning photography guide for iPhone and iPod touch devices. PhotoCaddy is a handbook for photographers of all skill levels, with content that is constantly evolving thanks to an active user community. Users have access to a growing range of photography topics, with each topic providing creative suggestions, technical camera settings, and equipment recommendations.
White Knight Press has just released a new title, the Photographer’s Guide to the Leica D-Lux 5: Getting the Most from Leica’s Compact Digital Camera . This book is a follow-up to the author’s earlier guides to the Leica D-Lux 4, Panasonic Lumix LX3, and Panasonic Lumix LX5 digital cameras. The new book, like the earlier ones, explains all operations, features, menus, and controls of the camera in clear language, providing guidance not only about how to accomplish things with the camera, but when and why to use certain features. In addition, the book goes beyond the realm of everyday photography, and provides introductions to more advanced topics such as infrared photography, street photography, digiscoping, astrophotography, and creating 3D images that can be viewed with conventional red and blue 3D glasses. The book is available now in PDF format for download through the website below at a price of $9.95.
Professional photographer Tamara Lackey has just released a 100-page book and 90-minute DVD tutorial entitled Capturing Life Through Better Photography. Complete with before-and-after images that highlight Tamara’s tips, and simple sketches and lists to illustrate her points, the book aims to improve the skills of everyday photographers. Topics covered include lighting, composition, depth of field, and more; presented within a framework of typical shooting scenarios like Action, Group Settings, Babies & Children, Landscapes and Pets. The complete bundle sells for $59.99, but the DVD and the book can also be purchased as standalone products for $27.99 and $34.99, respectively.
Mike Browne and Jayne Whitelock have produced a simple-to-follow photography video tutorial on photographing snowy winter landscapes. Topics covered include keeping the snow bright and white in your photos, the importance of always taking a camera bag with you, ideas on what to photograph, and making sure your batteries do not die in the field. The “snow photography” video can be found in the features menu on the new photography videos section of the PhotographyCourses.Biz website.
Manfrotto Distribution and Datacolor are offering a free webinar titled “Color Management in the Professional Photographer’s Workflow with Stacy and Datacolor”. Taking place on Wednesday, 8th December from 2pm to 3pm EDT, the webinar will feature Datacolor Education Manager Joshua Fischer and Manfrotto Distribution Product Manager Will Holowka, who will talk with accomplished photographer Stacy Pearsall. Webinar participants will have access to a number of exclusive advantages, including one?on?one interaction with the guest speakers, and automatic entry in a raffle to win one of the three exclusive prize giveaways. The prizes include a Datacolor Spyder3 Elite (pictured) valued at $249 and two Spyder Cubes valued at $59 each. To register for the webinar, visit the website below.
PhotographyBB has released the 34th edition of the free PhotographyBB Online Magazine. In this issue, PhotographyBB Magazine examines sell sites, techniques involving high speed flash photography and the process of creating a web gallery. Their “Around the World” feature looks at the interesting history and true elegance of the Moscow Metro subway system, including a very interesting story on how the design of the system was believed to have come about. The usual Photoshop tutorial is also there, this time aimed at readers who will be making their own Christmas cards this holiday season. PhotographyBB Online Magazine is available as a free download at the website below (after registration).
Next week Insight Guides will be launching a free app for iOS devices, entitled the Insight Guides Travel Photography. Every day a new photograph will be delivered to the app, showcasing the best shots from Insight’s extensive range of travel guides, which cover over 200 destinations in 90 countries across the world. The photographs are accompanied by informative captions, with related cultural insights, useful travel advice, seasonal travel recommendations and photography tips. You can also share these photographs via e-mail, Facebook and Twitter.
A new subscription service for amateur, enthusiast and semi-pro photographers has launched at PhotographyCourses.biz. Presented by by professional photographer Mike Browne, the site offers a range of easy-to-understand photography videos. Subscription costs £9.75 per month, and subscribers can tell the site owners about what topics they would like to be covered in upcoming videos.The service has launched with a library of around 30 photography clips, and a minimum of five new videos will be added each month, the company says.
Photoshop Elements 9: The Missing Manual is now available in the UK. The book premiered last month in the US. “Elements 9 has some major new features, like Layer Masks, and the Organizer for Mac, that are very powerful but not easy to figure out, as well as some fun new features that you may well overlook if you don’t know where to find them,” says author Barbara Brundage. The 640-page “manual” can be yours for £34.50.
MediaPad Pro is a new app for the Apple iPad which, accordig to its developers, will “revolutionise” the presentation of professional portfolios. The app comes equipped with features such as a fully customisable interface, offering instant access to showcase a selection of work and even edit presentations on the spot. MediaPad Pro is available now on iTunes for $14.99.
The Photographer’s Guide to the Panasonic Lumix LX5 by Alexander S. White is a new book from White Knight Press. A follow-up to the author’s earlier guides to the Leica D-Lux 4 and Panasonic Lumix LX3 digital cameras, the Photographer’s Guide to the Panasonic Lumix LX5 explains all operations, features, menus, and controls of the camera in clear language, providing guidance not only about how to accomplish things with the camera, but when and why to use certain features. The 268-page paperback is available now on Amazon for $24.95. An electronic version in PDF format can be downloaded from the publisher’s website, priced at $9.95.
Focal Press has announced the publication of the second edition of Plastic Cameras: Toying with Creativity by Michelle Bates. This volume brings together the world of toy camera photography, including the history of their use, exhaustive instructions, tips and tricks for getting the most out of Holgas and other choice cameras, advanced camera modifications, darkroom and presentation information, and resources for continued research and sharing. The new edition includes the latest toy cameras including the Pinhole Wide Holga, the Stereo Holga, and the all-new Blackbird, Fly. The 288-page paperback is available for $29.95.
UK photographer Adam Duckworth is launching a series of one-day workshops on off-camera flash work. Held on location around The Flash Centre in London and Birmingham, the course is suitable from beginners to more advanced photographers who want to control and sculpt light the way a professional does. In these workshops, Adam will demonstrate editorial-style lighting for portraits, lifestyle and fashion. Delegates will also get to put into practice what they have learned by shooting the models - including FHM’s High Street Honeys finalist Katie Green - in a variety of set-ups. Price is £99 and the dates are November 11 and December 9 in London and November 17 and December 7 in Birmingham.
The Photographer’s Mind is Michael Freeman’s follow up to his best-selling book, The Photographer’s Eye. Containing more than 400 images with schematic illustrations showing how and why they work, the book is targeted at serious amateurs, intermediate as well as professional photographers. The Photographer’s Mind is available now, at a price of $29.95.
Blurb is hosting a 12-day pop-up event in London from 3-14 November. Providing workshops and seminars from internationally acclaimed photographers, this 12-day event will kick-off on 3rd November with the Photography Book Now Gala, an exhibition of the winning portfolio books from this year’s competition. Workshop sessions include portrait photography and bookmaking, tips for taking better travel photos, and inspirational talks from Daisy Gilardini, Martin Hartley and Peter Marlow. To RSVP, visit the website below.
Photography in the Raw is David Noton’s second photography DVD. The sequel to David’s highly successful Chasing the Light DVD, Photography in the Raw is a 90 minute photographic tutorial, shot in full HD, from many locations around the UK and abroad. David said: ‘Photography in the Raw is as close an experience as possible to being on the road with me, shooting dawn and dusk in a wide variety of locations from a hill top in Snowdonia to the ancient stone circle at Avebury to a pottery in France.” The the DVD is priced £18 + VAT and will be available from early November.
On 26th October, Stanfords Travel Bookshop will play host to a travel photography master class. The event is timed to coincide with the launch of the Insight Guide to Travel Photography – How to Take Striking Images published by Insight Guides. Several contributors of this new travel photography guide will be there to pass on their insider tips. The travel photography master class begins at 7.30 p.m. at 12-14 Long Acre, Covent Garden, London WC2. Tickets are £2. You can reserve a place by emailing your details to [email protected]
The new Canon PowerShot SX30 IS compact camera climbs straight to the top of the super-zoom ladder with its incredible 35x, 24-840mm optical lens - truly all the focal range that most photographers will ever need or use. In addition to this, the SX30 offers a 14 megapixel image sensor, 2.7 inch vari-angle LCD screen, electronic viewfinder, flash hotshoe, full manual controls and 720p HD movies. Read our in-depth Canon PowerShot SX30 IS review to find out if this new super-zoom really is all the camera you'll ever need.
Adventure photographer Christian Pondella shares his top tips on how to take better action photographs.
A revised edition of Doug Harman’s Digital Photography Handbook will hit the shops in early November. Part one looks at cameras, lenses and other hardware accessories and explains the technology behind them. Part two explores the art of photography itself, from composing a shot to considerations such as depth of field, focus or exposure. Part three moves into the digital darkroom to show readers the solutions to common problems, while a series of masterclasses focuses on professional image manipulation techniques and artistic effects, breaking them down into step-by-step stages for readers to follow. The 254-page book is priced at £6.99.
The 32nd edition of the downloadable PhotographyBB Online Magazine is now available. The month’s edition examines the origins of noise in digital images and how best to minimize the effects of digital noise. This release also explores lighting techniques for product photography using a single light source, travel photography tips for protecting both the photographer and equipment, and a look at how photographers can make use of YouTube for learning, networking, and self-promotion.
FotoTV has released its 1000th film – a photo shoot with master Lucien Clergue. Photographing his model Natalia on a beach near Arles, France, the artist commented, “Nudes in water is a theme for me that has practically followed me my entire life”, says Clergue. “The motifs are a recurring inspiration for me every time and I hope that connection will be well apparent in this film. I’ve been working with Natalia for years. We have created wonderful, stunning images together, and I can’t wait until our next shooting together.”
Panasonic have teamed up with Channel Five for the advertiser-funded programme commission How To Take Stunning Pictures. Each programme in the six-part series focuses on a different theme; portrait, action, celebration, landscape, holidays and animals. Photography master classes will be provided by Martin Parr, Harry Borden, Tim Flach Emily Quinton, Bob Martin and Charlie Waite. The series will be sponsored by Lumix, Panasonic’s range of photographic cameras and will also be available to view on Panasonic’s IPTV service Vieracast. The programme launches tomorrow at 7.30pm on Channel Five with Episode 1: Portrait.
Website: How to Take Stunning Pictures
THROUGH THE EYES OF THE VIKINGS: An Aerial Vision of Arctic Lands is a new title from National Geographic Books. Showcasing more than 100 spectacular and “utterly unfamiliar” views of Arctic lands and waterways, this new book by celebrated aerial photographer Robert Haas promises to “shatter our preconceived notions about a barren Arctic landscape”. The 224-page hardcover will be released on Tuesday 21th September at a price of $50.
PopPhoto has just launched an iPad edition. Popular Photography+ on the iPad features pages that are easy to browse and to read: simple, fluid swiping motions let readers move horizontally through stories, while vertical scrolling allows them to read an article without interruption or distraction. Built on Bonnier’s proprietary Mag+ platform for tablet devices, Popular Photography+ is available now on the App Store for an initial introductory price of $2.99 per issue.
Kubota Image Tools has launched a new “artist series” of instructional style books and DVDs. The first product in the series is a style book and DVD tutorial from acclaimed children’s photographer Tamara Lackey. Her step-by-step guide to improving your portrait work through smarter use of Photoshop features before and after comparisons that detail the actions used to create the finished work. In addition to a walk-through of Lackey’s digital workflow, the included tutorial DVD will help photographers with tips on how to manage their youthful subjects. Whether identifying useful poses, inventive tactics to spark a smile or quiet a rowdy child, Lackey’s entire approach to children’s portraiture is on display. “Kubota Artist Series Style Book & DVD Tutorial, Artist: Tamara Lackey” is available through the Kubota Image Tools website at a price of $125.
X-Rite has announced its inaugural Coloratti XritePhotoWalk event-taking place next month during Photokina 2010 in Cologne, Germany. Photographers of all levels are invited to walk in, learn about and photograph Cologne while also learning about photographic techniques and tips from world class professional photographers Vincent Versace, Natural Light Photographer (USA) and Jens Petersen, Fashion, Editorial and Lifestyle Photographer (Germany). The walks will take place at 7am on 22 and 24 September. The meeting point is Train Station Deutz. A German-language tour will also take place at 5pm on 22 September, with the meeting point being the Köln Tourism Information centre in front of the main entrance to the Dome.
Manfrotto Distribution has announced a new free webinar titled “Impact & Information: Understanding and using the visual language to create compelling, intentional photographs that express your vision”. The free webinar will take place on Wednesday, September 1st from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. EDT. The host, Canadian photographer David duChemin, will discuss how to go beyond the technicalities of photography to create effective and unique stories with a camera. Topics for discussion include finding inspiration, vision, photographing people, places and culture, and utilising camera technology to tell your story. To register for this free webinar, visit the website below.
Website: Manfrotto School of Xcellence
Manfrotto School of Xcellence, a free resource for anyone who wants to learn more about photography, has announced a free webinar titled “The Right Exposure and the Proper Lens”. Taking place today from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. EDT, the webinar will be hosted by Italian photographer Marc de Tollenaere. Topics covered include wide-angle lenses versus telephoto lenses, secrets behind a camera’s metering systems as well as the ins and outs of different camera modes. To register for the free Manfrotto School of Xcellence webinar and for additional information, visit the website below.
Website: Manfrotto School of Xcellence
The 31st issue of PhotographyBB Online Magazine is available for download. This edition features an in-depth look at lighting techniques for corporate and industrial photography, along with an exploration of light modifiers and their uses in portrait photography. Additionally, this issue looks at how and when to break photography’s “sacred” composition rules. PhotographyBB Online Magazine is available as a free download at the website below.
Website: PhotographyBB Online Magazine
The Canon Powershot S95 is a newcamera sporting a 10-megapixel CCD, a stabilised, 28-105mm equivalent f/2.0-4.9 zoom lens and 720p/24fps HD video capture with stereo sound. Succeeding last year’s Powershot S90 (read review), the new model offers improved handling and greater levels of manual control. The popular lens Control Ring, introduced with the PowerShot S90, has been improved with greater levels of flexibility, while the image stabilisation system has been upgraded to incorporate Hybrid IS technology, providing improved image stabilisation for macro photography. An in-camera HDR mode has been included to help capture high-contrast scenes as you saw them. Raw file support has been carried over from the previous model. The Canon Powershot S95 is available priced at £399.00/€479.00/$399.99.
Kubota Image Tools has announced details of the 20th iteration of its Digital Photography Bootcamp and launched an entirely new event to precede Bootcamp, called, SummitUp 2010. The two events will run consecutively starting on 6th November 6 through 14th November 2010. The Digital Photography Bootcamp helps professional photographers refine their digital photography skill set and marry those key techniques with a core understanding of how to run a successful photography business, while SummitUp is a new, intensive two-day event during which some of the industry’s most business-savvy photographers will lead a curriculum for photographers to investigate technical and creative techniques, and learn new business-driving tactics. The Digital Photography Bootcamp will take place from 7th to 13th November at the Five Pine Lodge in Sisters, Oregon. Tuition, including all meals and lodging, is $3,200 for those that register before 1 September. SummitUp 2010 is scheduled for November 6-7, 2010, immediately preceding the Bootcamp and will also be held in Oregon. Reservations are available for $329.
The new ‘Portrait Classroom: Baby and Child Photography Tutorials’ App by Kim Binfield teaches camera owners how to take portraits of babies and children like a professional photographer. Available now from the iTunes App Store, priced at $1.99, ‘Portrait Classroom’ expertly describes from start to finish how to create portraits of babies and children. Ten example portraits with detailed tutorial text and ‘before and after’ images describe how users can create similar portraits using their own digital SLR camera.
Canon today added two wireless All-In-One (AIO) devices with Intelligent Touch System to its Pixma range. The new Intelligent Touch System promises easier and quicker menu navigation thanks to capacitive touch technology which picks up on electricity in the users body when a finger glides across the touch surface. The Canon Pixma MG8120 ($299.99, pictured) offers a built-in Film Adapter Unit and boasts improved photo printing times, while the more affordable ($199.99) MG6120 is almost the same thing sans the film adapter. Both the Pixma MG6120 and the Pixma MG8120 feature the recently upgraded versions of Auto Photo Fix II, Easy-PhotoPrint EX and Easy-WebPrint EX technologies and both are are 802.11n Wi-Fi certified.
Manfrotto Distribution and Datacolor have just announced a free webinar entitled, “How to Get Great Prints!” which explains how to use Spyder3 products. Taking place on wednesday, 18 August from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. EDT, the webinar will cover the following topics colour management and control, soft-proofing in Photoshop, tips for photographers that send their prints to a lab for printing and ways that monitor calibration and printer profiling can eliminate expensive and time consuming trial-and-error testing. Webinar participants will have access to a number of exclusive advantages, including one?on?one interaction with the guest speakers, and automatic entry in a raffle to win one of the three exclusive prize giveaways. The prizes include a Datacolor Spyder3 Elite valued at $249 and two Spyder Cubes valued at $59 each. Advance registration is required.
onOne Software has announced its upcoming schedule of free Pro Series Live Webinars. The hour-long online seminars willbe hosted by photographers and postprocessing experts. Topics will include lifestyle, landscape, portraiture, travel and HDR photography, with new sessions being added regularly. The first webinar, Creating Fine Art Children’s Portraits, will be held today at 1pm PDT and on the 17th at 11am PDT. The other August webinar, Creating Images with Impact, will start at 11am PDT on 25th August, and will also be held on 8th September. In this webinar, travel photographer Scott Stulberg will show you how to make your images truly stand out using onOne’s FocalPoint, PhotoTools and PhotoTune. A third webinar, Live from Las Vegas, will go on air on 2nd September, again at 11am PDT, when Vincent Versace demonstrates how he uses Plug-In Suite 5 to achieve an iconic look to his photos. Finally, on 14th September professional photographer Dave Cross will be hosting a webinar titled Enhancing Your Portraits, which is jam-packed with tips and tricks for getting the most out of your portrait images using PhotoFrame 4.5 Professional Edition.
Website: onOne Webinar Registration
X-Rite has announced its August webinar schedule. There will be two online seminars this month, the first one - “Raw Colour Power with Adobe Lightroom and the ColorChecker Passport” - being held this Thursday at 1pm EDT, and the other - “Beyond Monitor Calibration - Get Prints That Match Your Display!” - scheduled for 1pm EDT on 26 August. Both webinars will be repeated at 3pm EDT on the same days as above. On all occasions, attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions to the live trainers. To register, visit X-Rite’s website.
Website: X-Rite Webinars
Daemgen.net has recently released version 2.8 of ProCamera. The app has been modified to support all features of the iPhone 4 smartphone (switching cameras, using the LED flash) and to use multitasking features of the iOS 4 software update. Furthermore, ProCamera is ready to take a snapshot the second you open the app, upgrading the iPhone to the fastest point-and-shoot camera available, the developer claims. The ProCamera iPhone application is available in the App Store priced at $2.99.
Color Confidence has announced the launch of its inaugural ‘Push Your Creativity’ Awards. The Color Confidence ‘Push Your Creativity’ Awards are open to all creative professionals, including designers, illustrators and photographers of all levels, from student to professional, and invites submissions in any medium with the only proviso being that the work is creative and original. The winning entrants will be published as part of Color Confidence’s 2011 Graphic Supplies catalogue in the form of the cover and the section divider pages. The deadline for submissions is 5pm on Friday 22nd October 2010.
Website: Color Confidence Awards
The 30th edition of the PhotographyBB Online Magazine has just been released. Editor in Chief, Dave Seeram, commented “We’ve got another superb issue filled with photography tips for the nature photographer, a thought provoking look at where digital art sits in the world of ‘art’, and a tutorial on how photographers can make use of some cool Facebook automation features to better share their photos with the world.” PhotographyBB Online Magazine is a free publication with the goal of educating beginner to intermediate level photographers.
Sony have joined the likes of Panasonic, Olympus and Samsung in the mirrorless system camera market with the release of the NEX-5 and NEX-3. With a 14 megapixel APS HD CMOS sensor, full 1080i HD movies, high-res 3 inch tilting screen, optional external flash and two available lenses on launch, the NEX-5 certainly seems well-equipped to take on the already established competition. Find out if it has what it takes in our in-depth Sony NEX-5 review, complete with sample JPEGs, RAW files, movies and even 3D panoramas.
X-Rite has announced its upcoming schedule of free webinars that have been developed to address specific color management topics. On July 7th at 11am EDT, you can learn more about the ColorChecker Passport, a powerful “capture to edit” colour solution for any photographer looking for more accurate, consistent color and creative flexibility. On the 12th, you can participate at a webinar on ColorMunki Photo, a completely integrated colour control solution to calibrate displays, projectors and printers. Finally, on the 13th your can learn about “raw colour power” with Adobe Lightroom and the ColorChecker Passport.
Website: X-Rite
High-end fashion photographer Claudia Goetzelmann shares her top tips for taking great fashion photos.
The 29th edition of the free PhotographyBB Online Magazine is available for download. The edition features a tutorial on how to create dramatic landscape photos. Additionally, readers will learn about the differences between small flash units and studio strobes, along with the practical applications of each option. This release also examines the relationship between sensor sizes vs megapixels in digital cameras, and how both of these factors combined affect overall image quality. In its Photography Around the World series, the magazine takes its readers to the island of Oahu to show them the filming locations from the TV series, LOST.
Website: PhotographyBB
Nikon has jsut launched NikonLIVE as part of its sponsorship of the Nikon at Jones Beach Theater with Live Nation. Fans will be able to view images taken by performing artists in the site’s “Sound Check” area, and view professionally photographed images in the “Rock and Roll Picture Show” area. Nikon’s professional photographers will give fans an exclusive, behind the scenes look at their favorite music acts, as well as provide fans with advice and tips on how to shoot great images and video with their digital cameras. In addition to visiting nikonlive.com, fans will be able to follow updates from other fans along with bloggers, photographers and participating artists by using the Twitter hashtag #NikonLive and by visiting the Nikon Facebook Fan Page.
In this three-part series Stewart Randall shares the workflow and digital editing techniques he uses to produce consistent, professional results with minimal effort and maximum speed. He’ll also explore some simple creative techniques that you can use to add depth to your images. Stewart is a wedding photographer, digital workflow instructor and founder of Folio Albums.
The National Wildlife Federation encourages all US based photographers to take part in its 40th photo contest. The contest offers cash prizes totaling more than $30,000, as well as other gifts to be awarded to winners from seven categories in three separate divisions: Professional, Amateur, and Youth. Winners will be published on NWF’s website and a selection will appear in the December 2010 issue of National Wildlife Magazine. The deadline for entering NWF’s photo contest is 6 July. Note that there is a $20 entry fee, which includes a one-year membership to the National Wildlife Federation and six issues of National Wildlife magazine
Website: NWF Photo Contest
Tamron has just announced the second series of its free learning programme that’s specifically targeted at first-time digital SLR owners. Starting on June 7, 2010, and every Monday for 12 weeks, Tamron will release an entertaining and informative one-minute episode of “DSLR Know-How with Tamron: Series 201” on YouTube that’s designed to bring picture-takers to a higher level of photographic expression. “In just one minute per week you can learn important tips to making excellent pictures at no cost,” notes John VanSteenberg, Tamron’s Senior Education Manager. “Each of these one-minute video demonstrations is designed to take the viewers of the first series and newcomers to a higher comfort level with their equipment and photographic techniques.”
Website: TamronVids
Award-winning photographer Marci Sandler is to lead “Creating Photographic Art,” a two-day photography workshop sponsored by Homeland Photographic Gallery, St. Croix, US Virgin Islands. The workshop will teach participants to create high-quality, fantasy and exotic images. Workshop courses will be held on 19 and 20 July from 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. at Select Temp Staffing, and will include lunch. An optional half-day trip and location shoot is available to participants on 21 July. Photographers will have an opportunity to venture on a four-wheel drive trip to Tide Pools with Sandler where they will shoot with a model in an exotic tropical location and create images to further enhance their portfolios. The registration fee for the two-day workshop is $195. The optional trip to Tide Pools is an additional $125. or general information about the workshop and to register, visi the website below.
Website: Homeland Collections
International Garden Photographer of the Year (IGPOTY) is reminding interested photographers that the submission deadline for its spring seasonal competition is 31 May. Part of IGPOTY’s brand new format, ‘4 Seasons’, the theme of the spring competition is ‘Spring into Life’. If this sounds interesting, visit the IGPOTY website via the link below to enter your work. All entries will also automatically go through to the main IGPOTY competition at the end of the year.
Website: IGPOTY
The 28th edition of the PhotographyBB Online Magazine has just been released. This issue features techniques for improving photography at auto-shows, a portraiture tutorial on skin softening, and how to create digital frames for showing off web gallery photos with style. Additionally, photographers will learn how their peers are using personal blogs as a means for acquiring photography related jobs and freelance work. In their Photography Around the World series, the editors take readers to New Zealand for a photographic exploration of the Otago Rail Trail, a popular biking trail for outdoor photo enthusiasts. PhotographyBB Online Magazine is available for free download through the PhotographyBB website.
Website: PhotographyBB Online Magazine
The Canon IXUS 300 HS (called the SD4000 IS Digital ELPH in North America) is a premium compact featuring a 10-megapixel CMOS sensor, a 28-106mm equivalent f/2.0-5.3 lens with image stabilisation, semi-manual exposure modes and 720p HD movie recording. The new Canon IXUS 300 HS is capable of taking full-resolution stills at up to 3.7 frames per second (fps), and 2.5-megapixel photos at up to 8.4fps. The number of pictures that can be taken in a burst is limited by the memory card’s capacity only. The Canon IXUS 300 HS features a 3in PureColor II G LCD screen with a 16:9 aspect ratio, which incorporates a strong tempered glass outer layer, providing high contrast and wide-angle viewing. For moments that lend themselves to video, the Canon IXUS 300 HS offers 720p high-definition movie recording with stereo sound. The lens’ quiet drive system allows users to zoom during recording with minimum audio interference, while the optical image stabiliser can also be engaged to reduce the effects of camera shake in video footage. Extreme, fast-paced action can also be recorded using Super Slow Motion Movie mode, which captures at 240fps and plays back at a much slower 30fps, although at a meagre 320x240 pixels only. The Canon IXUS 300 HSwill be available across the UK and Ireland from the end of May 2010, priced at £379 / €419. In the USA, the camera is marketed under the name Canon Powershot SD4000 IS Digital ELPH, and retails for an estimated price of $349.99.
Outdoor Digital Photography Handbook: How to Shoot Like a Pro by Boyd Norton is a new title from Voyageur Press. From the basics of how digital imaging works through practical field techniques, from creative use of lenses to the details of image storage, filing, processing and manipulation, this comprehensive guide is filled with helpful tips and tricks and 299 of the author’s own images. This 208-page book is available now priced at $24.99.
CTPhoto Workshops at Tunxis Community College in Farmington, Connecticut, is now registering students for its one-day photo workshops to be held on select Saturdays in May and June. Scheduled to run on May 8 & 22 and June 12 & 26, these one-day classes provide hands-on instruction on Mac and Windows platforms in Photoshop use, while courses in digital photography include How to Take Better Pictures and How to Use Your Digital Camera. The cost per class is $99, and course participants qualify for student discounts on Adobe software products. For more information or to register online, visit the website below.
Website: CTPhoto
PhotographyBB has announced the release of the 27th edition of the PhotographyBB Online Magazine. This issue features an 11-page special report on the release of Photoshop CS5. Additionally, photographers interested in starting their own photography business will get an overview of the type of business entity they may become, along with important considerations when selecting a business name. The magazine also has an article on simplifying your digital workflow, and for the portrait photographers they have a tutorial on creating drama through subtle selective colouring. PhotographyBB Online Magazine is available for free download through the PhotographyBB Website.
Website: PhotographyBB Online Magazine
Kubota Image Tools are reminding interested photographers that the next Digital Photography Bootcamp workshop is less than a month away. Held from 16-21 May, the 2010 Digital Photography Bootcamp is a 5-day workshop for professional photographers designed to supply all of the technical know-how to run a successful digital portrait/wedding studio. Topics covered include raw shooting, editing and archiving, workflow using Photoshop and Lightroom with Kubota RPG Speedkeys, printing, slideshow creation and business skills. The cost is $2,895 including accommodation and meals.
Website: Kubota Image Tools
Learn how to successfully market your photographic business with expert tips from Catherine Connor of the <a href="http://www.annabelwilliams.com" title="Annabel Williams" target="_blank">Annabel Williams Studio</a>.
Canon has announced the 2010 schedule of Canon Live Learning educational events. In addition to the successful EOS Immersion Seminars and Workshops, Canon has two new intensive workshops for the professional EOS HD video user, EOS Moving Image Workshop and Canon Cinema Caravan.The EOS Moving Image Workshop provides hands-on instruction from industry leaders who currently use Canon EOS cameras in professional film and video productions, while the Canon Cinema Caravan workshops will provide expert instruction on mastering the cinematic capabilities of Canon’s HD video-enabled EOS products for professionals. The six-city workshop tour kicks-off July 7th and 8th in New York followed by stops in Chicago, Las Vegas, Los Angeles and Portland. The final city will be selected via voting on the Cinema Caravan blog on the Canon Digital Learning Center.
Website: Canon Live Learning
Annabel Williams has joined forces with the organisers of International Garden Photographer of the Year (IGPOTY) to host a one-day workshop dedicated to ‘Photographing People Outdoors’. The seminar will be hosted at the brand new Annabel Williams studio in the Lake District and combine talks within the studio, together with practical shoots out on location using a variety of real people as models. The seminar is designed to help photographers of all levels engage more with their subjects – whether that’s just friends and family, or professional models – and make the most of natural lighting and backgrounds. The seminar takes place on Friday 14th May and costs £195.
Website: Annabel Williams
Manfrotto is launching a new online tutorial platform called the Manfrotto School of Excellence. Allowing users to log on and access the experience and know-how of the world’s most famous photographers and videographers, the Manfrotto School of Excellence will offer a series of free training sessions of varying difficulty (from beginner to advanced level), designed to add to the knowledge of all enthusiasts, amateurs and professionals alike. Launching at the end of March, this learning opportunity will focus on the most popular areas of photography and video-work today - portraits, still life, news photo/videography and documentaries - for fashion, advertising and the traditional publishing trade.
Website: Manfrotto School of Excellence
Nik Software has just announced its Spring 2010 Webinar schedule. These six hour-long educational webinars, which début on 8 April and continue through mid-June, cover a range of photography topics including portrait, scenic and landscape, flora, fauna and architecture, while offering basic information, insights and tips on using Nik Software’s entire line of plug-ins. Read on / click through for the complete list of webinars including dates and times.
The Canon EOS 7D Digital Field Guide is a practical, full-colour book designed to help you get the very most out of the EOS 7D. The book covers the camera’s new features, including the 19-point autofocus, new metering system, integrated Speedlight Transmitter, 8fps continuous shooting, and video capabilities. In addition, it teaches you photography essentials such as composition, exposure, perspective, and more, and includes a grey and colour card checker and full instructions. The 304-page guide is available in paperback and Kindle editions, priced at €16.00 / $19.99.
Website: Canon EOS 7D Digital Field Guide
PhotographyBB has released the 26th edition of the free PhotographyBB Online Magazine. This edition examines some key traits necessary for those interested in becoming professionals, or “photo-preneurs.” Additionally, there are some helpful tutorials on conveying a sense of motion in night portraits, along with the top 5 landscape photography tips and techniques. The editorial team takes a look at the key differences, advantages, and disadvantages of shooting raw vs. JPEG, and presents readers with a very special in-depth coverage of the new Lightroom 3 Beta 2 release. PhotographyBB Online Magazine is available for free download through the PhotographyBB website.
Website: PhotographyBB
The Canon Digital IXUS 130 (also known as the PowerShot SD1400 IS) is a slim and stylish addition to the long-standing IXUS range. Boasting a metal body less than 18mm thick, 14 megapixels and 720p movie recording, the tiny Canon IXUS 130 is also well-suited to the beginner, with a multitude of different hand-holding modes on offer. Mark Goldstein finds out if this is one of the best IXUS cameras yet in the World's first Canon Digital IXUS 130 online review.
Kubota Image Tools have announced the release of new Kubota Texture Tools and Kubota Sloppy Borders on Dashboard, a floating palette within Photoshop that acts like a mini search engine for actions. Now available are 100 textures that range in style from smooth and organic, to high tech and electric. Also available are the Kubota Sloppy Borders being re-released now for use with the Dashboard interface for improved ease-of-use. These borders help photographers apply the classic look of old film to their images with creative borders ranging from elegantly thin, to eye-catching medium to bold, thick borders. Kubota Texture Tools “Earth Textures – Smooth Organic Pak” (pictured) and “Industrial Textures – High Tech Electric Pak” and Kubota Sloppy Borders are now available for $149 each.
Kubota Image Tools has announced its 19th Digital Photography Bootcamp workshop. Held from 16-21 May, the 2010 Digital Photography Bootcamp is a 5-day workshop for professional photographers designed to supply all of the technical know-how to run a successful digital portrait/wedding studio. Topics covered include raw shooting, editing and archiving, workflow using Photoshop and Lightroom with Kubota RPG Speedkeys, printing, slideshow creation and business skills. The cost is $2895 including accommodation and meals. There is a $200 early bird discount for those who pay by 31 March.
Website: Kubota Image Tools
Manfrotto Distribution has teamed up with Datacolor for a free colour management webinar, which will offer tips on controlling colour accuracy as well as highlight the benefits of using Spyder3 products. The webinar will feature a variety of Spyder3 products, including tools for monitor calibration, printer profiling and colour balancing. Topics covered include monitor calibration, printer profiling and the various benefits of colour calibration solutions for digital workflow.. The free webinar will take place on Wednesday, 17 March, from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. EDT.
Website: Webinar Registration
Marketing Essentials International (MEI) has recently announced “Skip’s Summer School 2010”, open to professional photographers of all levels, including those just breaking into the business. Taking place August 8-11, 2010 at the MGM Grand Convention Center in Las Vegas, NV, Skip’s Summer School 2010 will feature 15 renowned speakers/educators covering a wide range of photography topics such as weddings, portraiture, pets and children, portfolio creation, high school seniors, boudoir, Golden Seniors, lighting, business tips and more. “The second annual Skip’s Summer School is all about diversity,” said Skip Cohen, president of MEI. “Attendees will learn how to add significant value to the services they offer, which is very important in this uncertain economy.” Early bird registration to attend Skip’s Summer School is $199 if booked by April 1st. After April 1st, the cost to attend will be $279.
Website: Marketing Essentials International
PhotographyBB announced today the release of the 25th edition of the PhotographyBB Online Magazine. This two-year anniversary edition examines the role of amateur photographers looking to break into the professional realm, along with the impact on the photography industry. Additionally, portraiture and flash lighting techniques are featured, along with a guide on what to look for when purchasing a new lens. They also continue their detailed look at some of the new features in the Lightroom 3 beta release, including the Watermarking Tools and the new Identity Plate. Finally, in their Photography Around the World feature, they take readers to Canada for a trip through the Canadian Rockies. From the wildlife to the icefields, you’ll get a great look at the spectacular scenery which British Columbia and Alberta have to offer. PhotographyBB Magazine is a free download from the website below.
Website: PhotographyBB Magazine
Adobe Photoshop turns 20 tomorrow. In 1987, Thomas Knoll developed a pixel imaging application called Display - a simple program to showcase grayscale images on a black-and-white monitor. However, after collaborating with his brother John Knoll, the two began adding features that made it possible to process digital image files. The program eventually caught the attention of industry influencers, and in 1988, Adobe made the decision to license the software, naming it Photoshop, and shipping the first version in 1990. Over its 20-year history, Photoshop has evolved significantly from a simple original display program to a wildly popular application that has over 10 million users worldwide. “Twenty years ago, Adobe predicted that it would sell 500 copies of Photoshop per month,” said Thomas Knoll, co-creator of Photoshop at Adobe. “I guess you could say, we beat those projections!”
The International Garden Photographer of the Year (IGPOTY) competition is back with a new format. This year there will be four seasonal competitions, based on specific themes, which allows photographers to win cash prizes throughout the year. The first of these seasonal competitions is on the theme of ‘Winter Beauty’ with a closing date of 28 February. In addtion to the new format, International Garden Photographer of the Year has also introduced a new category, ‘Wildflowers’. They will use this category in our exhibitions to highlight issues around the alarming disappearance of wild places.
Website: IGPOTY
Natalie Dybisz, aka "Miss Aniela", explains how she became a successful photographer by utilising the power of the internet.
Following our <a href="http://www.photographyblog.com/articles/an_interview_with_portrait_photographer_natalie_dybisz/">interview</a> last week, self-portrait photographer Natalie Dybisz explains some of the tricks of her trade.
PhotoShelter have released Social Media for Photographers, a free 55-page e-book that provides essential internet marketing guidance for professionals looking to grow their photography business online. The new e-book includes tips on: the ground rules for social media, choosing where to participate, smart strategies to stand out, generating social sharing and quality links, suggestions for measuring progress, and a listing of tools to save time and make participation more effective. The guide is designed to benefit photographers new to social media as well as those who wish to generate more results from their current efforts. “Many photographers already have a website, photo blog, a Twitter account and a Facebook page, but we don’t see many using these tools to effectively market and grow their photography business. By giving photographers the information they need to grow their social media presence, set goals, and measure their efforts, we are providing them with new strategies to promote their work and ultimately generate more revenue from their photography,” said PhotoShelter CEO Allen Murabayashi.
Website: Social Guide for Photographers
PhotographyBB announced today the release of the 24th edition of the PhotographyBB Online Magazine. The January 2010 edition examines the merits of keeping a strong and tidy photo portfolio, be it physical or an online gallery. Additionally, this issue explores composition techniques, and how negative space can strengthen a photo while drawing the viewer deeper into the image. This month also looks at the Lightroom 3 Beta release in-depth, featuring the new Publish Services and Watermarking tools. In their Photography Around the World feature, they take you to India for a colorful look at Pushkar’s annual fair. PhotographyBB Online Magazine is available for free download through the PhotographyBB website
Website: PhotographyBB
Tamron USA announced the first in its series of four photo contests for 2010: Dusk till Dawn asks entrants to submit sunrise, sunset and nighttime images by 31 March 31. The “Dusk till Dawn” photo contest entries will be evaluated and selected by a guest judge, Ken Hubbard, who specializes in landscape and travel photography. Hubbard, Field Services Manager for Tamron, is a pro photographer who has had nationwide gallery showings of his landscape photography. He regularly teaches enthusiasts how to take better photos at dynamic seminars around the country. You can see his work at Ken Hubbard Photography. Email your lo-res images to [email protected], Subject line of email must read Tamron Dusk till Dawn Photo Contest. Winner & Finalists will be contacted for hi-res photos. The Grand Prize Winner will receive his/her choice of one of these Tamron lenses: SP AF60mm F2 Di-II 1:1 Macro; SP AF10-24mm F/3.5-4.5 Di-II; SP AF17-50mm F/2.8 Di-II VC (pictured); or AF18-270mm F/3.5-6.3 Di-II VC. As always, we suggest that you read the rules at the website below before entering your work.
Website: Tamron Photo Contest
The Worldwide Community of Imaging Associations has created a fun, educational, and interactive experience for attendees of the first Southern California Photo Expo at the Anaheim Convention Center on Saturday, 20 February. The show’s underlying theme, “Discover, Create, Share,” describes the overall essence of what visitors can expect to experience throughout the day. Participation begins with submissions of their own photos to help create an enormous 8-by-16-foot photo mosaic to be displayed at the expo (see illustration above). In addition, U.S. military families will have an opportunity to have family and individual portraits taken and shared with loved ones overseas, free of charge. Lastly, attendees will be able to learn how to take better photos through educational and inspirational presentations by some of the most respected photographers in the industry and get a hands-on look at the latest camera and imaging software technology. A single ticket for adults will cost $15, family admission for two adults and up to four children is $25, while seniors pay $10. Admission is free for active U.S. soldiers and their families.
Colour Confidence has announced the availability of ‘Seeing The Light’ a free educational paper which provides a comprehensive introduction to, and overview of, the importance of light and shade as part of an accurate colour management workflow. The ‘Seeing The Light’ document discusses the importance of introducing a consistent light source to the workflow, in order to achieve total accuracy when it comes to assessing final proofs and outlines the various ways of achieving this. In addition, it takes a look at how adding a monitor hood can shield unwanted light from the working environment so that what is seen on the display is free from distractions and irregular light levels, making it as colour accurate to the eye as it can be. The newly published ‘Seeing The Light’ document is the latest addition to Colour Confidence’s already comprehensive online ‘Learning Centre’ archive, which offers a wealth of free information on every aspect of colour management. This includes easy to follow guides to digital photography, monitor comparisons, top tips from the professionals, video tutorials and much more.
Website: Seeing the Light
Issue #23 of the PhotographyBB Online Magazine has been released, and is available as a free download. This edition provides the readers with tips and techniques for shooting in winter weather such as keeping your gear safe from the elements while still allowing you to get those stunning winter shots. Readers will also learn how to shoot abstract bokeh shots, where the name of the game is shooting creatively, out of focus. PhotographyBB’s in-depth look at the new Lightroom 3 Beta release covers the differences in the new and improved Develop Module. By way of download in either PDF or ZIP formats, PhotographyBB is a free resource for amateur and intermediate level photographers.
Website: PhotographyBB
PhotographyBB announced today the release of the 22nd edition of the PhotographyBB Online Magazine. The November 2009 edition theme is all about “how-to” with some great tutorials and photography techniques to get your photographic creative juices flowing. This month examines some basic macro photography tips, keeping wildlife (and yourself) safe during nature photography sessions, and a new “Evolution of an Image” series where the creation of a photograph is examined from start to finish. The issue also looks at the ins and outs of the Library Module in Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 3 Beta. Finally, the Photography Around the World feature takes readers to Cabo San Lucas, which lies in the southern tip of Baja California Sur, a province of Mexico. PhotographyBB Online Magazine is available for free download through the PhotographyBB Website.
Website: PhotographyBB Magazine
The PhotoImaging Manufacturers and Distributors Association (PMDA) announced today that Michio Kariya, President, CEO and COO of Nikon Corporation, will receive the association’s 2010 Person of the Year Award. Michio Kanya has worked for Nikon since 1967 (when the company was still called Nippon Kogaku), and as an engineer, he was personally responsible for the successful development of Nikon’s first ED lens. He was promoted to Director, member of the board and President of the Nikon Imaging Company in 1999. His vision and leadership skills have led to his present position at the helm of Nikon Corporation. The award will be presented at the annual PMDA awards dinner on February 20, 2010 in Anaheim, California, prior to the opening of the 2010 PMA show.
Website: PMDA
Learn how to successfully photograph weddings in the final part of our four-part series from Catherine Connor from the <a href="http://www.annabelwilliams.com" title="Annabel Williams" target="_blank">Annabel Williams Studio</a>.
From Camera to Computer: How to Make Fine Photographs Through Examples, Tips, and Techniques is a new book written by fine art photographer George Barr. Topics covered include finding photographic subjects, working the scene, practical issues in composition, what to change in a captured image and how to edit your images. Go along with George as he searches for subjects, sorts out scenes, refines his composition, and then moves as he edits his images, not only correcting flaws, but making the images match his vision. The 296-page book is published by Rocky Nook, and retails for $39.95.
PhotographyBB announced today the release of the 21st edition of the PhotographyBB Online Magazine. The October 2009 edition features Halloween themed tutorials such as “How to Photograph Ghosts” and “Digital Pumpkin Carving in Photoshop.” Additionally, this issue explores a sneak peek at the new Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 3 Beta release, and some of the exciting new features that Adobe has to offer. Other topics covered include outdoor portrait shooting techniques and HDR imaging, while their Photography Around the World feature showcases photographs of Ireland’s countryside, mountains, churches, and forts. Issue #21 is downloadable from the website below.
Website: PhotographyBB Online Magazine
Kubota Image Tools have announced the newest addition to the Kubota Lightspeed Workflow family – new Kubota RPG SpeedKeys 2.0 for Lightroom 2. Kubota RPG SpeedKeys 2.0 for Lightroom 2 is a customisable wireless USB keypad with preset one-button access to: essential adjustments such as brightness, exposure, fill light; the most popular Kubota Lightroom presets; and advanced tools such as paint with light, burn, soften skin, and hand-colour. In addition, the Kubota RPG SpeedKeys 2.0 now offers 48 new key options for completely customisable functionality. The price of Kubota RPG SpeedKeys 2.0 for Lightroom 2 is $349.00. It is available as a free upgrade to customers who purchased the first version of the Kubota RPG SpeedKeys.
Nik Software has today announced its Fall 2009 Webinar schedule. Comprised of seven hour-long educational webinars covering portrait, sports/action, wildlife, landscapes, weddings, commercial photography and Capture NX2, the webinars run from October to mid-December. In addition to these webinars, Nik Software currently offers over 70 brief online learning videos.
Canon have unveiled the 16-megapixel Canon EOS 1D Mark IV professional digital SLR camera boasting a completely new 45-point autofocus system. No less than 39 of these are cross-hatched AF sensors, sensitive to both horizontal and vertical detail. Moreover, the all-new AI Servo II AF mode gives still photographers the power and performance to track and focus a fast-moving subject at speeds up to 10 frames per second (fps). Canon is also making bold claims as to the high-ISO performance of the camera - the “regular” ISO range stretches from ISO 100/21° to ISO 12,800/42°, but expansion settings push this all the way up to ISO 102,400/51°. The Canon EOS 1D Mark IV is also geared toward videographers, as it offers full manual exposure control and selectable frame rates when shooting 1080p HD video. The EOS 1D Mark IV is equipped with a sixteen-megapixel “APS-H” sized sensor and Dual DIGIC 4 Image Processors with approximately six times the processing power of DIGIC III for full 14-bit A/D conversion at 10 fps. Other new features include a large three-inch solid structure Clear View II LCD screen with 920,000 dot/VGA resolution and a wide 160-degree viewing angle. The new in-camera copyright information feature helps professionals secure control over images by setting copyright data directly into the camera and appending that information to each image file in the EXIF metadata. Additional features include a fluorine coating on the Low Pass Filter to further repel dust and enhance the EOS Integrated Cleaning System. The Canon EOS-1D Mark IV is scheduled to be delivered to U.S. dealers in late December, and will be sold in a body-only configuration at an estimated retail price of $4,999. In the UK and the euro zone, the 1D Mark IV will be priced at £4499 / €5499 respectively, including VAT.
Kelby Training LIVE has just announced Scott Kelby’s Photoshop for Digital Photographers one-day seminar tour. It includes five classes, covering editing images in Adobe Camera Raw, portrait retouching techniques, shooting and creating HDR images, printing techniques that will help you get what you see on screen, as well as Scott’s very own step-by-step Photoshop editing workflow from start to finish. The Scott Kelby’s Photoshop for Digital Photographers seminar tour officially debuts on Oct. 26 at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center. Registrations are taken online at KelbyTrainingLIVE, or by calling 800-201-7323, Monday-Friday, 8:30am to 7:00pm EST. Following Boston, the new tour travels to Philadelphia on Nov. 2 at the Philadelphia Convention Center. The entire day of training is $99 USD or $79 USD for members of the National Association of Photoshop Professionals (NAPP).
Canon have just launched their slimmest ever compact camera, the new Canon Digital IXUS 120 IS (also called the PowerShot SD940 IS Digital ELPH). In addition to offering a slim and stylish design, the Canon IXUS 120 also offers a wide-angle 4x zoom lens, 12 megapixels and 720p HD video. Available in a variety of colours for around £299.00 / €349.00 / $299.99, read our in-depth review of the slimline Canon Digital IXUS 120 IS.
Canon have entered the touch-screen camera market with their first ever interactive compact, the new Canon Digital IXUS 200 IS (also called the PowerShot SD980 IS Digital ELPH). The 3 inch LCD screen can be used to focus on the main subject, set the camera options and playback your images. In addition to getting all touch-feely, the Canon IXUS 200 also offers a wide-angle 5x zoom lens, 12 megapixels and 720p HD video. Available in a variety of colours for around £329.00 / $329 / €379.00, Gavin Stoker gets to grips with the Canon Digital IXUS 200 IS.
On 21 October 2009, professional photographer Will Cheung will host a workshop designed to introduce attendees to mains flash photography. Mr Cheung will demonstrate how to use mains flash, talk about lighting control basics, light positioning, how to use backgrounds, brollies, softboxes and a beauty dish. Attendees will practice using reflectors, metering and using one and two heads, and be given posing and composition tips. The workshop begins at 10am and lasts till 5.30pm; the location is Studio Anglesey Arms, Menai Bridge, Anglesey; and the price is £55 for Welshot Imaging Photographic Academy members, £70 for non-members. Booking is essential.
Website: Welshot Imaging Photographic Academy Mains Flash Workshop with Will Cheung
Learn how to successfully photograph weddings in the third of our four-part series from Catherine Connor from the <a href="http://www.annabelwilliams.com" title="Annabel Williams" target="_blank">Annabel Williams Studio</a>.
Welshot Photographic Academy is staging an all-day event at Chester Zoo on Sunday, October 25. Attendees will have an opportunity to learn how to take stunning mains flash portraiture photographs, get up-close and personal with macro and floral photography, how to get your best photographs published and more. Leading professional photographers John Arnold, Will Cheung FRPS, Chris Noble and Steward Ellett will lead a series of informal yet instructive practical modules. The cost including zoo admission, lunch and all refreshments, is £45 for Welshot Photographic Academy members and £55 for non-members. Places are limited and booking is essential. You can register online at the website below.
Website: Welshot Imaging
GoBoda has announced the newest generation of Boda lens bags - the Boda V3 series. The series includes the “full-sized” Boda V3 and the more compact Boda V3 Jr bags. The new BODA lens bags maintain all of the features that have brought them success, with a few key improvements that make them even more ergonomic, refined and durable. In addition, GoBoda will be launching a new product soon that will save on-the-go photographers both time and money: the Boda modular storage bag. The Boda V3 bag carries a retail price of $195, but is available for pre-order at $160. The Boda V3 Jr will cost $175, with the pre-order price being $140. The expected ship date is November 2009.
PhotographyBB has announced the release of the 20th edition of the PhotographyBB Magazine Online. The September 2009 edition features a theme of image processing related articles. Readers also have their questions answered in the continuing FAQ series. What’s the best time of day to take photos? How to I get the best exposure in tough lighting conditions? Furthermore, in their “Portraiture Photography 101? series, we examine methods for reconstructing the main elements of a portrait shoot, from analysing an existing portraiture photo. PhotographyBB Online Magazine is available for free download through the PhotographyBB Website
Website: PhotographyBB
KelbyTraining LIVE has announced the addition of a brand new seminar tour for the Adobe Creative Suite – Adobe Creative Suite 4 Unleashed! – to its line up of live, one-day, regional photography and Adobe Photoshop seminar tours. Featuring National Association of Photoshop Professionals (NAPP) and Adobe Certified Instructors Dave Cross and Rafael “RC” Concepcion, the first Adobe Creative Suite 4 Unleashed! seminar debuts in Miami on Oct. 7 at the Miami Beach Convention Center. Attendees will learn how to streamline their workflow with the powerful integration features of Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Flash, and Acrobat. The entire full day of training is $49, or $39 for NAPP members, and includes a free Adobe CS4 Suite Integration DVD by Dave Cross. Registrations are taken online at KelbyTraining LIVE, or calling 800-201-7323, Monday-Friday, 8:30am to 7:00pm.
Kubota Image Tools has announced its 18th Digital Photography Bootcamp workshop. Bootcamp, taught by renowned photographer Kevin Kubota (pictured), is a 5-day workshop for professional photographers designed to supply all of the technical know-how to run a successful digital portrait/wedding studio; at the same time, it encourages continued development of a photographer’s unique style and creativity. The Fall 2009 workshop will take place from Sunday, 8 November through to Friday, 13 November in the FivePine Lodge, Oregon. The cost is $2,895 including lodging and gourmet meals.
Shutterstock share their insider secrets on how to take successful stock photos.
Professional Photographers of America (PPA) has announced its Super Monday photo event, featuring educational classes around the U.S.A., hosted by professional photographers for photographers. These classes are designed to be hands-on and deliver practical knowledge that students can put to work immediately. Getting photographers face-to-face in a small group, lab-like setting allows them to better learn techniques and practice with professional photographers who have successfully used the skills being taught. PPA members who teach classes earn merits toward photographic craftsman degrees. The Super Monday classes will be held on 26 October 2009.
The Portraits of Love Project is a volunteer effort aimed at sending 10,000 free family portraits to soldiers around the globe this holiday season. The project is utilizing the talents of over 275 volunteer photographers across the USA who are opening their studios this September, to offer free family portraits to military family members who have a soldier deployed overseas. The goal of the project is to send 10,000 free family portraits during the month of September. Those photographers interested in volunteering their time can sign up online at www.pmdaportraitsoflove.com .
Bogen Imaging is holding a free webinar called “Capturing the Brilliance of Fall: Roundtable with Adam Barker.” Professional photographer and special guest, Adam Barker, and David Fisher, Bogen Imaging’s webinar host, will discuss how to take amazing photos of the beautiful Autumn foliage. Part of the company’s Bogen Café series of free instructional webinars, the seminar will be held from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. EDT, on Friday, September 18th.
PhotographyBB announced today the release of the 19th edition of the PhotographyBB Magazine Online. The August 2009 edition features a theme of “How-to” related articles. Readers have their questions answered in the continuing FAQ series where real questions from the magazine’s readers are anonymously and thoroughly answered. In the new “Portraiture Photography 101? series, the August edition also examines portrait lighting techniques for the importance of form in portraiture work. The magazine editors also have a look at two of America’s most famous and spectacular national parks; Yellowstone and Grand Teton, which have provided awe-inspiring subjects for some of the most famous photography. PhotographyBB Online Magazine is available for free download through the PhotographyBB Website.
Website: PhotographyBB Magazine Online
Learn how to successfully photograph weddings in the second of our four-part series from Catherine Connor from the <a href="http://www.annabelwilliams.com" title="Annabel Williams" target="_blank">Annabel Williams Studio</a>.
Shutterfly’s Picture Perfect Summer microsite provides suggestions for vacationers on everything from the best light for the best pictures to how to complete fun, vacation-themed “picture projects. In addition, site visitors can earn free prints for taking advantage of Shutterfly’s summer deals, including registering for the Shutterfly Dream Vacation Sweepstakes. The grand prize is airfare and seven nights in the Caribbean at Moon Palace Casino, Golf & Spa Resort, provided by Orbitz.com.
Website: Picture Perfect Summer
If you’ve been craving a Panasonic GH1 ever since it came out, now’s your chance to win one by joining Panasonic’s LivingInHD community and uploading your favourite summer photos or videos that meet the weekly theme of their End of Summer Celebration. Entrants can also include a caption that provides viewers with helpful information about the content’s subject. The photos and videos uploaded to the site will spark ideas for summer weddings, roadtrips, vacations and foods, while giving members the chance to win their choice of either the Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1 digital camera (valued at $1,499.95) or a 50-inch VIERA G10 Series Plasma TV (valued at $1799.95). The End of Summer Celebration Giveaway contest runs through 6 September 2009.
Website: LivingInHD
Review: Read our in-depth review of the Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1
Learn how to successfully photograph weddings in the first of our four-part series from Catherine Connor from the <b><a href="http://www.annabelwilliams.com" title="Annabel Williams" target="_blank">Annabel Williams Studio</a></b>.
PhotographyBB announced today the release of the 18th edition of the PhotographyBB Magazine Online. “The name of the game for issue 18 is all about composition. This month we take an in depth look at symmetry; how it is everywhere in our lives and how we can use symmetry to create stunning photos. We also take a different look at the Rule of Thirds as it applies to both photography today, as well as historical works of art in the past. In keeping with the composition theme, this month’s Photoshop tutorial teaches our readers how to create a digital composite image by adding fireworks into any night photo scene,” Editor in Chief, Dave Seeram, comments. They’ve also got an interesting look at Photography and the Law in the USA.
Western Digital (WD) is launching the WD Creative Masters Programme, an educational programme that will share the knowledge and experience of three world-class artists and emphasise the critical importance of safely storing priceless files and backing up. WD’s Creative Masters Programme will offer a colourful, educational and inspirational look at artistry and the creative workflow as presented through the eyes and minds of three of the world’s most respected photographers—Bruce Dorn, Colin Finlay and Peter Read Miller. The Creative Masters Web site will provide visitors with helpful tutorials and tips for taking better photographs, organising their digital files and protecting them using the right storage tools.
The Canon EOS Digital Rebel T1i/500D Companion is a new book written by Ben Long and published by O’Reilly. Although the Canon EOS Digital Rebel T1i/500D comes with a manual, Long explains why you might need this book to get the most out of your camera. “Knowing what each button on your camera does won’t necessarily mean you can shoot great pictures. Personally, I know the basic concept of a paintbrush, but I can’t paint a decent painting to save my life. To use a creative tool well, you must understand both the technique and the craft of the tool, as well as have some sense of artistry when you use it.” The book sells for $24.99 USD, £18.99 GBP, but it is also available as an ebook for just $19.99 USD.
Nick Kelsh, renowned photographer and author of eight photography books is introducing an easy-steps DVD entitled “How to Photograph Your Baby”. It is a warm, entertaining, and poignant look at common photography mistakes and offers simple, fun and effective ways to instantly improve results with a few quick tips. “How to Photograph Your Baby” DVD is available now at http://www.howtophotographyourbaby.com for $24.95.
Photo guru and pro photographer Sean Arabi shares some great tips on how to make your photography business survive and even prosper during the credit crunch.
Nik Software announced today its Summer 2009 Webinar schedule. The Nik Software webinars have been developed to address specific types of photographic styles and are designed to appeal to everyone. Both current Nik Software customers and those who have not yet purchased a Nik Software product will learn more about how these software plug-ins can simplify their digital photography workflow and create extraordinary images. Participants only need to log in from their computer to access these free educational webinars. To register for any of these webinars, please visit: http://www.niksoftware.com/webinar. Click through / read on for the details.
Issue #17 of the PhotographyBB Online Magazine has been released. The June 2009 edition features articles on composition and how keeping things simple can lead to great photography. The issue also examines how to overcome “photographer’s block” when lack of inspiration occurs. Included is also a Photoshop tutorial on creating an urban “grunge” type effect for dramatic impact. In the Photography Around the World column, photographer Ian Miller takes readers to Cambodia, a place of interesting history and rich culture. The magazine also has some tips on how you can make money with your photography, an editorial for the film purists, a look at 50mm prime lenses, and an interview with one very talented photographer. PhotographyBB Online Magazine is available for free download from http://www.photographyBB.com/magazine.
We've all been there - the light is perfect, the subject is willing, the moment is just right - when you suddenly realise that you're not going to able to capture that award-winning shot after all. Here's a handy list of the most common mistakes that DSLR shooters make, and how best to avoid them.
‘99 Ways To Make Money From Your Photos’ is a new book released by Photopreneur. Packed with insider tips, practical strategies, and case studies, “99 Ways To Make Money From Your Photos” shares 99 creative ways to make images that generate cash. Each chapter reveals what to shoot, how to break in, and where to go to generate sales. Readers will learn how to sell stock, approach galleries, host their own exhibitions, earn money with Flickr, shoot for social networking sites, create and market photo products, form joint ventures, upsell their event photography etc. The 340-page softcover book has a list price of $34.95 and is available on Amazon and by visiting the Photopreneur website.
Website: Photopreneur
Ritz Interactive, Inc., the e-commerce network that includes RitzCamera.com, WolfCamera.com, BoatersWorld.com and other online shopping sites, has announced the launch of their newest website, ScrapbookingAlley.com. “Scrapbookers represent a lucrative segment of the photo market,” claims Ritz Interactive President and CEO Fred H. Lerner. ScrapbookingAlley.com carries over 11,000 products from most major scrapbooking manufacturers. Such well known brands as We R Memory Keepers, Spellbinders, Ellison/Sissix, Provo Craft, Making Memories, and many others are available for purchase. Moreover, the website offers users project ideas from Ranger and Kaisercraft, the ability to shop products by theme, a quote and sayings library and many other community features.
Website: ScrapbookingAlley
Peachpit has just released a new book, entitled Photoshop CS4 Down & Dirty Tricks by Scott Kelby. In Photoshop CS4 Down & Dirty Tricks, readers learn the secrets behind the most closely guarded Photoshop CS4 special effects—the same ones seen on TV, in magazines, and on the Web. Using Scott Kelby’s simple, step-by-step methods, readers see exactly how it’s all done and discover how to create these effects on their own. A free sample chapter of the book is available for download, while the book itself retails for $44.99. Scott Kelby himself warns in his blog that this book is explicitly about special effects and not about topics like Camera Raw, colour corrections, sharpening or printing.
Bogen Imaging has announced a free webinar titled “A Budget Safari – Wildlife Photography at Your Local Zoo: Roundtable with Julie Larsen Maher.” Part of the company’s Bogen Café series of free instructional webinars, the seminar will be held from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. EDT, on Friday, June 19th. Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) Staff Photographer Julie Larsen Maher, and David Fisher, Bogen Imaging’s Gitzo, Metz, Gossen and Litepanels Product Manager, will discuss the best practices, gear, and times to visit when shooting wildlife at a local zoo. To register for the free Bogen Café webinar and for additional information, please visit http://www.bogenimaging.us/webinar/
Website: Bogen Cafe
Issue #16 of the PhotographyBB Magazine Online has just been released. The May 2009 edition explores positive ways to engage law enforcement officials, preparing your gear for rainy day photography, and a brand new “readers questions” column. Additionally there are Photoshop and Lightroom tutorials for photographers to get the most out of their post processing techniques. This month’s Photography Around the World column features the vibrant Isla de Mujeres. PhotographyBB Online Magazine is available for free download through the PhotographyBB Website at: http://www.photographyBB.com/magazine?
World class photographer <b><a href="http://www.annabelwilliams.com" title="Annabel Williams" target="_blank">Annabel Williams</a></b> shows you how to take great photos of women.
Rocky Nook has published a new book entitled Mastering the Nikon D700. This book is another title in the Nikonians Press series—the new, joint venture between Nikonians and Rocky Nook. Co-authored by information engineer and avid photographer Darrell Young and technical writer / Nikon photographer James Johnson, Mastering the Nikon D700 explores the features and capabilities of the D700 in detail, surpassing basic user manuals by providing step-by-step menu setting adjustments coupled with illustrations and logical explanations for each option. Frequent references to user manuals provided by Nikon (complete with specific page references) are included. The book is distributed internationally by O’Reilly Media and costs US$39.95.
Nik Software offers free webinars are facilitated by Nik Software’s product specialists and highlight all Nik Software products as well as special topics. Furthermore the attendees are invited to interact with Nik Software’s experts: subsequent to a 30-45-minute presentation there is a live chat for asking and discussing questions. The trainings are in English and German language and highlight all software products developed by Nik Software, including Dfine, Viveza, Color Efex Pro, Silver Efex Pro (pictured) and Sharpener Pro as well as Nikon’s Capture NX 2. The webinars are subdivided into beginners-trainings for photographers with little or no previous knowledge and advanced-trainings starting in October 2009.
Website: Nik Software Webinars
The Adorama Imaging Resource Center has undergone a significant facelift, and has been renamed the Adorama Learning Center. New features include the ability for visitors to comment on and rate any article. Easy social network bookmarking tools, RSS feeds for every category, and a new blog and podcasts have also been added and the layouts widened in order to accommodate larger illustrations, while navigation has been made more flexible and user-friendly, Adorama claims.
Website: Adorama Learning Center
You could win a National Geographic Expedition for two to the Galapagos Islands and be featured in an advert in the 2009 Energizer Ultimate Photo Contest. Beginning today until Tuesday, June 30th, there are six thematic categories to enter: animals/wildlife, nature, travel, people and cultures, weather and inspiration/Keep Going. Photos must be submitted online. No print or film submissions will be accepted. Acclaimed National Geographic photographer Jim Richardson will be judging the contest. The Grand Prize Winner will be announced on or about October 15th.
To coincide with his new book, Footprint Travel Photography, Steve Davey has launched a new range of travel photography tours. These include Impressions of Morocco and Impressions of India, with land arrangements provided by Intrepid Travel in both cases. Impressions of Morocco starts 21 September 2009, and runs for 13 days. Participants will visit cities like Fes, Casablanca and Marrakech, go trekking in the High Atlas Mountains, explore ruins, gorges, kasbahs and holy sites as well as spend a night in the Sahara Desert. The tour price is from GBP1195 plus a local payment of 300 Euros. Impressions of India takes you to the Taj Mahal, the cities of Kolkata and Varanasi, the pilgrimage site of Bodh Gaya and includes spending three days at the Sonepur Mela festival in Bihar. The tour runs for 16 days from 26 October 2009 and costs from GBP1395 plus 18,000 rupee local payment.
Website: Better Travel Photography Photo Tours
Photo © Steve Davey/stevedavey.com
Our new regular columnist, world class photographer <b><a href="http://www.annabelwilliams.com" title="Annabel Williams" target="_blank">Annabel Williams</a></b>, shows you how to defy the credit crunch and make the move from amateur to professional photographer.
The Nikon D90 Companion by Ben Long is a new book from O’Reilly Media. This tutorial goes beyond exploring all the buttons and dials, and aims to teach readers about the art of photography as well. In that sense, it is more like a photography class built specifically around the D90 than simply a technical guide to a camera, the publisher claims.
Focal Press have just released a number of new books about using Adobe Photoshop CS4. These include new editions of Creative Photoshop CS4 by Derek Lea, The Adobe Photoshop CS4 Layers Book by Richard Lynch, Black and White in Photoshop CS4 and Lightroom by Leslie Alsheimer and Bryan O’Neil Hughes, The Adobe Photoshop CS4 Dictionary by Philip Andrews, and two new titles: Digital Painting in Photoshop by Susan Ruddick Bloom, and Adobe Photoshop CS4 for Photographers: The Ultimate Workshop by Martin Evening and Jeff Schewe. Printing with Adobe Photoshop CS4 by Tim Daly will be published in April to round out the list.
The Hot Shoe Diaries is a new book from Joe McNally that focuses on using small hot shoe flashes. Using Nikon Speedlights, McNally demonstrate how he makes his pictures with these small flash guns. The Hot Shoe Diaries is now available for $39.99.
“The Language of One Light: Roundtable with Will Crockett” is a free instructional webinar. Held from 2:00p.m. to 3:00p.m. EDT, on Friday, March 13th, Will Crockett will provide innovative ideas on how to create great lighting to help enhance your images and creativity. US residents will also be automatically entered in a chance to win one of three Metz 58 AF-1 Flashes.
Win £5,000 in the 2009 British Wildlife Photography Awards. Open for entries on 2nd April 2009, the British Wildlife Photography Awards has seven main categories and two special awards to encourage participation by young people, schools and youth community groups. The closing date is 31st July 2009. A nationwide exhibition will launch at Hoopers Gallery, Clerkenwell from 16th September 09 and then tour the country.
The 12th edition of the PhotographyBB Online Magazine has just been released. The January 2009 release features digital photography articles with tutorials to help digital photographers to learn new techniques for achieving both better photographs as well as leaning post processing skills in Adobe’s Photoshop and Lightroom. PhotographyBB Online Magazine is available for free download.
Epson has taken a 50% bigger stand at Focus on Imaging 2009, including a dedicated theatre with a full programme of presentations. “Mike McNamee and Paul Gallagher’s presentations were so popular we have decided to expand the programme of presentations to provide expert advice across a much broader spectrum than was previously possible.” said Kerry Reid, Director of Marketing at Epson. The presentation programme starts at 10.15 every morning, with a presentation every hour. Each presentation will last 30 minutes with an additional 15 minutes for questions and answers.
Our fifth Christmas guest writer, long-time professional photographer Philip Dunn from PhotoActive, shares his top tips for taking great photos of mixed light.
Ever wondered how to create those wonderful atmospheric exterior photographs where golden light from a house window streams into the cold, blue light of the street? You must have seen them – National Geographic photographers use this technique all the time when taking pictures of villages or towns. Advertising photographers use it when photographing hotels and guest houses. It’s a really old trick to make the place look cosy and inviting – the front door is often left open so that yellow light spills out onto the doorstep.
The Royal Photographic Society has unveiled its workshop programme for 2009. New for this year are the ‘Fashion Photography’, ‘Product Photography’ and two business focused workshops. All workshops are open to members and non-members of The Society, and are held at the RPS headquarters in Bath.
Better Photography - Portraits in Natural Light is a new DVD from former Sunday Times photographer Philip Dunn. This 60 minute DVD is aimed at photographers of all levels wanting to improve their portraits using natural light. Dunn explains “I demonstrate that with a little understanding of light, lenses and poses, you can create really powerful and interesting portraits without the expense and trouble of using photography studio lights.” The Better Photography - Portraits in Natural Light DVD costs £14.95 including postage in the UK.
The BetterPhoto Guide to Digital Photography by Jim Miotke is a book that puts you fully in control of your digital camera. Jim de-mystifies technical topics in several clear, simple lessons and photo assignments. Illustrated with inspiring photos. When you buy a copy of The BetterPhoto Guide to Digital Photography from Amazon.com, you’ll get a wide array of fantastic special bonus extras - but only for today. The BetterPhoto Guide to Digital Photography costs $16.47.
Update: This special promotion is now being repeated today (4th December).
Douglas Photographic’s latest Grey Card provides better, more consistent colour balance in your images. The Douglas Photographic Grey Card Mark II works across the widest range of illumination, including tungsten, daylight, flash and warm fluorescent tubes and is more compact than the previous version.
“Neither the grey or white sides contain artificial brighteners – the sort of thing used in household detergents”, explains Douglas Green, proprietor. “They are found in many other grey cards and they do affect exposure readings. The Douglas offers a truly stable, reliable reference point for the photographer to calculate correct exposure.” The Douglas Grey Card is available now from Douglas Photographic and costs £14.75.
The tenth edition of the PhotographyBB Online Magazine has just been released. This month’s release includes a tutorial on better night photography, a guide on keeping your camera gear (and yourself) safe when shooting in winter conditions, Photoshopping your own personalized holiday cards, “Is CS4 worth the upgrade?,” a look at infrared photography, and much more. PhotographyBB Online Magazine is available for free download.
The Canon EOS Digital Rebel XS / 1000D Companion book is a full-on photography class for Canon’s entry-level DSLR camera. “By the time you’re done with this book, you’ll not only know how all the XS’s controls function, but you’ll also know how to recognize a good photo and how to use the XS’s controls to represent that subject as a compelling image,” explains author Ben Long. The Canon EOS Digital Rebel XS/1000D Companion costs $24.99.
Two new titles have just been added to the Calumet Imagemaker DVD Series. In The Power of Light, acclaimed photographer, lighting expert and photo educator Tony Corbell teaches the techniques necessary to compete in professional photography. Black & White Film Photography: Fred Picker’s Classic Trilogy is a compilation of three timeless videos about traditional black-and-white photography produced by the late Fred Picker from 1989 to 1992. Both DVDs cost $39.99 and are available now.
Mastering the Nikon D300 is a new book that explores the features and capabilities of the powerful new Nikon D300 camera. Author Darrell Young provides step-by-step menu setting adjustments coupled with illustrations and logical explanations for each option. Mastering the Nikon D300 also covers additional Nikon equipment, such as the use of optional Speedlights. Mastering the Nikon D300 is published by Rocky Nook and costs $39.95.
Kubota RAW Workflow for Lightroom 2 is a new DVD tutorial from professional photographer Kevin Kubota. Kubota RAW Workflow for Lightroom 2 takes digital photographers step-by-step through proper organization, efficient editing and enhancing, and final image presentation. More than just another Lightroom “Manual”, this interactive instructional DVD is based on a proven workflow system used daily by busy digital studios. The Kubota RAW Workflow for Lightroom 2 tutorial is available now for $99.
Corel are giving away a Sony A300 DSLR in the ‘Before and After’ photo competition. To enter, you have to improve your most dreadful photo using Corel Paint Shop Pro Photo X2 and then submit both the ‘before’ and ‘after’ image. Corel have provided some video tutorials for that extra bit of help. All entries must be submitted by Thursday 18th December 2008.
Lexar Elite Photographers Vincent Laforet, Moose Peterson, and Rick Sammon will be sharing their extensive knowledge at PhotoPlus Expo 2008 in New York. They will show their latest work, discuss their experiences as professional photographers, and answer questions about their digital imaging workflow. Visit the the Lexar booth between 12:00 pm and 4:00 pm each day at PhotoPlus Expo.
The WPPI 2009 photography show takes place in Las Vegas from February 14th-19th. Aimed at wedding and portrait photographers, WPPI 2009 will be held in 600,000 sq ft of classroom and exhibition space at the MGM Grand Hotel & Conference Center. Centered around the theme “A World of Photo,” the WPPI `09 program features 350 leading manufacturers and exhibitors as well as photography training. “WPPI offers innovative ways to expand your business with the skills you need to compete in today’s challenging market along with skills to enhance your productivity. With almost 350 tradeshow exhibitors, and over 130 educational classes you can’t afford to miss WPPI ‘09,” states Rangefinder Publishing President, Skip Cohen.
Bogen Imaging is holding a free webinar about taking successful product shots. Lastolite product managers will share tips on how to use the Cubelite, a quick portable lighting system, in order to get the most out of a product photo shoot. You will learn the importance of positioning and lighting and how to effortlessly produce high-quality, professional-looking product images. The course will be held from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m EDT, on Friday, October 3rd.
The eighth edition of the PhotographyBB Online Magazine has just been released. Issue 8 includes tips and techniques for using camera flash, conclusion of the four-part series on HDR photography, workflow techniques for Lightroom 2, and a tour of St. Petersburg. PhotographyBB Online Magazine is available for free download in either PDF or ZIP formats.
Practical HDRI is a new book exploring the exciting new frontier of High Dynamic Range Imaging. PopPhoto.com’s Jack Howard guides you from the initial image capture and into the digital darkroom, covering the most popular and effective HDR programs. The emphasis in Practical HDRI is on the creative process and how to make it work for you. Practical HDRI from Rocky Nook costs $32.95 USD.
The Canon EOS Digital Rebel XSi/450D Companion teaches you how to use the Digital Rebel features to make great photographs. Through easy-to-follow lessons, this book gives you a complete class on digital photography, tailored specifically for people who use the Digital Rebel XSi/450D. Author and professional photographer Ben Long includes plenty of full-color examples to show you what’s possible once you graduate from snapshots and focus on the pictures you’ve always wanted to take. The Canon EOS Digital Rebel XSi/450D Companion is available now for $24.99 USD / £14.99 GBP.
The seventh edition of the PhotographyBB Online Magazine has just been released. This month’s issue includes continuing series on HDR Photography Techniques, Darkroom Photography, Photography 101 class, and brand new Lightroom tutorial. There’s also a photographic look at London, one of the world’s most spectacular cities. PhotographyBB Online Magazine is available for free download in either PDF or ZIP formats.
The Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 2 Book: The Complete Guide for Photographers details the features of the newly released Lightroom 2 software. Author Martin Evening shows readers how to work with images shot in the raw or JPEG format, create and manage a personal image library, apply tonal adjustments to multiple images, and more. The Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 2 Book: The Complete Guide for Photographers is now available, priced at $49.99.
The Sony Alpha DSLR-A700 Digital Field Guide is a full-color portable guide to the Sony Alpha A700 digital SLR camera. This new book guides you through the essential controls, features, and functions of the Sony A700 using step-by-step instructions and full-color images of each menu screen. The Sony Alpha DSLR A700 Digital Field Guide also goes beyond camera settings to offer you a refresher guide to the principles of digital photography. The Sony Alpha DSLR-A700 Digital Field Guide is available now for 16.00 EUR.
Sony Ericsson’s World View 2008 mobile camera phone competition is one of the biggest in the world. Now in its third year, more than 70,000 entries from around the world were entered in 2007. The People’s Choice prize will be awarded to the person who receives the most votes from the public around the world, with a trip of a lifetime worth £5,000/€6,250 up for grabs. The Experts’ Choice winner, chosen by Sony Ericsson’s panel of elite photography judges, will receive a trip worth £10,000/€12,500.
Apple Pro Training Series: Aperture 2 delivers the equivalent of a 2-day course in one project-based book covering all of Aperture’s new features. It takes readers step-by-step through the basics of image management and Aperture’s editing, retouching, proofing, publishing, and archiving features. Apple Pro Training Series: Aperture 2 is now available for $49.49.
Face to Face: Rick Sammon’s Complete Guide to Photographing People offers proven techniques and tips for photographing people. Sammon’s new book comes stocked with his extraordinary images of people from around the world, including Papua New Guinea, Namibia, Cuba, Mongolia, and Bhutan. “You’ll learn how to photograph people in low light and in bright light, with a flash and without a flash. You’ll see how reflectors and diffusers can turn a snapshot into a great shot. You’ll understand the difference between an environmental portrait (a picture of the person in his or her environment) and a portrait—and the difference between taking and making a picture.” explains Sammon. Face to Face: Rick Sammon’s Complete Guide to Photographing People costs $34.99 / £21.99.
Colour Confidence is hosting a series of one-day digital photography seminars across the UK in association with renowned photographer John Clements. ‘Digital Photography in a Day’ will offer photographers the chance to see various techniques in action. “The Digital Photography in a Day concept was developed in response to customer feedback, and we are convinced these events offer something unique for photographers of all levels”, comments Javan Bramhall, Marketing Manager of Colour Confidence. “The flexible structure of the seminars allows both established professionals and newcomers to the industry to benefit.” A series of seminars at locations across the country will take place throughout May and June, with tickets available from £40 ex. VAT for a half-day or £65 ex. VAT for a full day.
There’s still time to enter the MyShot08 photo contest, which closes on March 31st. To date there have been almost 180 entries submitted by college students, with the overall winner to be mentored and work side by side with professional photographer George Kamper on a Miami photo shoot and receive a Fujifilm infrared camera valued at $3,000. Entries will be accepted until March 31 in three digital printing application categories – personalized photo books, greeting cards and calendars.
The Photoshop Elements 6 Book for Digital Photographers is the definitive book on using Photoshop Elements 6. Scott Kelby and Matt Kloskowski show readers how to work with their images like a professional, from importing to organization to correction to output. The Photoshop Elements 6 Book for Digital Photographers is now available at Peachpit.com, Amazon.com, and other retailers nationwide.
Digital Photography from the Ground Up is a new book from Rocky Nook that helps the novice photographer get started. Author Juergen Gulbins explains how to deal with the photographic workflow, from capture to print and storage. Digital Photography from the Ground Up costs $34.95 USD / £21.99 GBP.
The new Kubota Formula Book reveals some of pro photographer Kevin Kubota’s secrets for creating stunning images. This compact book features tips such as camera settings, special equipment used and creative capture ideas. The Kubota Formula Book includes over 40 before and after images plus a DVD with video tutorials on the Photoshop techniques and Kubota Actions used on each image. The Formula Book retails for $125.
The Digital Photography Companion by pro photographer and popular teacher Derrick Story is a new portable guidebook to digital photography. Perfectly sized to fit in a camera bag, The Digital Photography Companion provides examples of how to capture great shots of people, places, landscapes, and more. The Digital Photography Companion is available now for $24.99 USD / £15.50 GBP.
Kingston Technology has posted an interview with National Geographic photographer Gerd Ludwig. The 20 Questions interview provides an up-close-and-personal look at a world-class photographer. “Gerd is one of the great chroniclers of our time and his experience as a photographer and world traveler will help visitors to our site learn from his incredible career while gaining tips to improve the overall quality of their own photography,” said Jaja Lin, Flash memory marketing manager, Kingston. After reading Kingston’s article, also check out our in-depth Gerd Ludwig interview.
The Moment It Clicks: Photography Secrets is a new book by internationally acclaimed photographer Joe McNally. Part coffee-table book, part educational guide, the book offers a unique “triangle of learning,” featuring McNally’s distillation of important concepts, his images that illustrate techniques, and the inside story of how the shot was taken. The Moment it Clicks can be ordered now at Peachpit.com, Amazon.com, Barnes & Noble, Borders, and other retailers nationwide.
Work side by side with a renowned photographer at a Miami photo shoot and receive a camera valued at $3,000 in the MyShot08 photo contest. Open to all U.S. registered college students, MyShot08 aims to find the best images in three digital printing applications – personalized photo books, greeting cards or calendars. “The contest is giving young people a way to liberate their digital images from their computers and cell phones and make printed products that capture their personalized memories,” said Quincy Allen, president, Xerox Production Systems Group. “We are hoping to open the eyes of talented college photographers about how easy and fun it is to create these kinds of specialty products.” All entries need to be submitted by March 31, 2008.
Travel Photographer of the Year are running a range of photography courses this year in the UK and internationally. TPOTY can help photographers strengthen their compositional and editing skills, get the most out of their camera, or really get to grips with Photoshop. To give a taste of what’s offer on TPOTY courses, TPOTY founder Chris Coe is giving free image critiques at Intrepid Travel’s London Store on Sunday, February 17th.
The Creative Digital Darkroom is a new book that takes readers on an inspirational visual journey. “The camera and the digital darkroom are only some of the tools we use on our creative journey. Without the most important tool, however, the creative and curious mind, even the best camera and computer system are just lifeless jumbles of equipment and software code,” commented authors Katrin Eismann and Sean Duggan. Available online now, The Creative Digital Darkroom costs $49.99 US / £28.95 GBP.
In anticipation of the Bonfire Night celebrations in the UK this weekend, I’ve trawled the web for the 10 best tips and tutorials on photographing fireworks. You still have a day or so to read through all this great free advice before you head out, so have a read and learn how to take great fireworks photos. Even if you don’t live in the UK, these great tips should come in handy on more than one occasion this year. And after this weekend, when you’ve taken lots of award-winning photos of fireworks displays, make sure to share them in our Gallery.
The HDRI Handbook reveals the secrets behind High Dynamic Range Imaging (HDRI). This book is packed with practical hints and tips, software evaluations, workshops, and hands-on tutorials, and HDR software is included on the companion DVD. Author Christian Bloch is a highly acclaimed visual effects artists works and lives in Hollywood, California. The HDRI Handbook costs $49.95 USD, £30.99 GBP.
The Canon EOS Discovery Tour 2007 is a seminar series which focuses on the EOS DSLR camera system. Taking place at the QEII Conference Centre in London, UK on the 9th and 10th of November, there are four seminar sessions to choose from which are presented by photography experts, including award-winning London photographer Drew Gardner. Canon’s EOS Discovery Tour will explore nature, fashion, sports and reportage photography, providing tips and techniques to help amateurs extend their photographic skills. Places are strictly limited, so visit http://www.canon-europe.com/eosdiscovery to register.
The Nikon Solutions Expo, Nikon’s professional photography show, is back for a third year at London’s Olympia on 27 - 28th November. The show demonstrates all aspects of photography to the professional photographer, as well as Nikon’s complete photographic range, including the recently announced D3 and D300 DSLRs. New this year is ‘Expo on the Road’, a series of road shows in Manchester and Bristol.
Kubota RAW Workflow for Lightroom is a new DVD that helps photographers learn how to efficiently use Adobe Photoshop Lightroom. It guides the user step-by-step from proper organization, to efficient editing, to quickly adjusting the images, to enhancing, to final presentation. “We created this tutorial, derived from our live Lightroom workshops, to help photographers make the most of the features they really need, and to understand the ‘big picture’ of the entire workflow system.” said Kevin Kubota. Kubota RAW Workflow for Lightroom costs $79 and is available now.
Fujifilm’s “Capture to Print Solutions” seminars for professional photographers show how Fujifilm’s FinePix S5 Pro DSLR can be usedfor school, portrait, sports and wedding photography. Held in five cities across the United States, the seminar series will kick off on Monday, November 5th in Orlando. The half-day “Capture to Print Solutions” seminars are completely free to attend.
“301 Inkjet Tips and Techniques” is a comprehensive, how-to guide to high-quality digital printing. It includes detailed instructions and hundreds of full-color examples from more than 20 professional photographers and other artists. “After using a variety of inkjet printers for more than ten years, I’m very happy to be able to share many of the tips and techniques I’ve been using to make exhibition, portfolio, and personal prints with others who share my passion for photography.” said author Andrew Darlow. “301 Inkjet Tips and Techniques: An Essential Printing Resource for Photographers” is available now for US $49.99 / CAN $62.95.
Eight of O’Reilly’s top authors will be in attendance at next week’s PhotoPlus International Conference and Expo in New York City. Katrin Eismann plans to share the secrets the best retouchers use to create flawless skin in her seminar titled “Skin, Skin, Skin.” David Pogue, O’Reilly’s Missing Manual series founder, will deliver a keynote talk about his four-month quest to determine, once and for all, just how important megapixels are in a digital camera. O’Reilly is also offering a 30 percent discount on a selection of their titles.
The Digital Photographer’s Notebook is a pro’s guide to Adobe Photoshop CS3, Lightroom, and Bridge by Kevin Ames. Photoshop User columnist Ames shares his own image-making process from start to finish while illuminating many key issues relevant to today’s professionals. Available now, The Digital Photographer’s Notebook costs $39.99.
HP is spending $300 Million on a global marketing campaign to help promote the company’s Print 2.0 strategy. HP have also introduced HP Scitex X2 printhead technology, the company’s first piezoelectric printhead. HP has formed new alliances with Flickr, Windows® Live Spaces and Yahoo! to enable easier web printing. Finally, HP has unveiled a series of new consumer printers – including the industry’s first touchscreen on a compact photo printer – and a variety of unique photo books.
The RPS has announced the fifth in its series of highly successful teaching symposiums. This year’s event is called “Good Picture 2007 – The Imaging Chain” and will focus on on various aspects of the digital imaging process. The RPS Teaching Symposium takes place on Tuesday 18th December and cost is £54 full rate or £30 for retired, student or unemployed.
Samsung Camera has completely redesigned its website with exciting new interactive controls and enhanced flash animation. A new Product Showroom provides visitors with either an interactive 3D tour or a flash presentation of each camera. Other new features include Club SOA, an enhanced product support section, and e-commerce capability. “This was a significant project for the Samsung Web development team and we are very proud of what they were able to accomplish,” said Stewart Henderson, Vice President Marketing, Samsung Opto Electronics America.
This week the Inside Digital Photo radio show interviews Amadou Diallo, photographer and author of “Mastering Digital Black and White Photography”. Diallo share tips and techniques on getting the best results for black and white output in your digital workflow. Also on the show are Erik Sowder and John Baker from ExpoImaging, talking about how to achieve the best white balance for your camera using their ExpoDisc product.
Photoshop Lightroom Adventure is both a guided tour of Lightroom 1.1 and the country Iceland. Part Icelandic road trip, part photo essay, this book’s photo-rich pages come packed with beautiful photographs from a dozen talented working photographers. “Yes, it’s a technical book. Yet it’s not only a complete guide to the latest version of the application, but a pleasure to look at, too,” explains Mikkel Aaland. Photoshop Lightroom Adventure costs $39.99 USD, £24.99 GBP.
Scholarships are now up for grabs for the Kubota Image Tools “Digital Photography Bootcamp”, a 5-day workshop for professional photographers worth $2,195. “We want to recognize and assist photographers who are working on a very limited budget—yet who still find time to give back to their communities.” said Kevin Kubota, Idea Guy of Kubota Image Tools.
Aperture in Action is a series of 8 lectures about the the world of sports photography. Based in the USA, 5 different sports photographers will discuss how they use Apple Aperture to organise and manage their pictures. A free Aperture Tutorial DVD will walk you step-by-step through Aperture’s features.
Tamron has announced a photo contest for scrapbookers called “An Emotional Appeal.” The contest winner will receive the new Tamron AF18-250mm lens. The overall winner and 20 favorites will be featured in Tamron’s online gallery. The Tamron “An Emotional Appeal” Photo Contest 2007 deadline is 11/30/07.
Entries are now open for the 2007 international Travel Photographer of the Year (TPOTY) competition, with over £50,000 worth of prizes on offer. TPOTY 2007 will be judged by a panel comprising expert photographers, image buyers, magazine editors and imaging experts. Entries for the competition are now open and close on September 19th.
Kingston Technology has added several new interactive features to its Icons of Photography microsite, including the opportunity to be critiqued by members of the ‘Icons’ program. 20 Questions is a personal interview conducted with each photographer, Ask the Icon allows you to submit questions directly to an Icon, and Critique My Image does the same with your images. Current Kingston icons include Sports Illustrated photographer Peter Read Miller, National Geographic photographer Gerd Ludwig, world-renowned photojournalist Harry Benson.
40 Digital Photography Techniques is a new book which provides tips for taking better pictures and getting creative with digital photography. Available now, 40 Digital Photography Techniques is in full-colour and costs $16.99 / £11.99 / 15 €.
Photographer Gerd Ludwig offers some tips about digital photography on Kingston Technology’s ‘Icons of Photography’ website. Ludwig comments “Shooting inside the Chernobyl reactor was probably the most challenging photographic situation I’ve ever encountered. It was dark, loud, and claustrophobic; the clock was ticking as our group rushed through dimly lit tunnels strewn with wires, pieces of shredded metal and other debris as I struggled not to trip; I was dodging the spray of sparks from the drillers in highly contaminated concrete dust; and I knew that I had less than 15 minutes to capture impacting images of an environment that few have ever seen, and that I might never access again.” Read our in-depth Gerd Ludwig interview to find out more.
The International Imaging Industry Association (I3A) has launched a new website which aims to educate consumers about how to protect and preserve their digital photos. The website http://www.savemymemories.org explains how to create a backup solution for long term storage, the pros and cons of various methods and media, and tips for organizing photo collections to make it easy to locate individual photos in the future.
Corel Painter X, the world’s most powerful painting and illustration software, is now available for pre-order from www.corel.co.uk/painterx (shipping in English version late February 2007). Corel Painter X includes the RealBristle Painting System that provides an organic painting and illustration experience – right down to the individual bristles on the brush. Corel Painter X is £229 / €349 for full, £119 / €179 for upgrade. The Limited Edition Painter Can is available for £259 / €379.
National Geographic photographer Chris Rainier is the latest addition to Kingston’s ‘Icons of Photography’ Web site. Rainier’s life mission has been to document the disappearing cultures and tribes remaining on the planet. Other Kingston ‘Icons of Photography’ include Harry Benson, Barbara Bordnick, Colin Finlay, Douglas Kirkland, Gerd Ludwig and Peter Read Miller.
Focus on Imaging 2007, Europe’s biggest annual imaging event, takes place as usual at the NEC in Birmingham, UK. It opens on Sunday, February 25th and runs until Wednesday, February 28th. Nikon will have an exciting new stand, which will enable more hands on contact with the products and allow visitors to get advice from the team of Nikon experts. A number of Nikon’s products which will be getting their exhibition debut at the show. PhotographyBLOG will be there to bring you all the latest news.
Blue Pixel Press Release
Blue Pixel’s Pro Digital Workflow Seminars are the Perfect Complement to Digital SLR Holiday Gifts - Professional Photographers and High-Level Amateurs Will Learn to Maximize Digital Workflow with the Fewest Steps
Annapolis, MD – January 2, 2007 – Excited to use your new digital SLR camera, but confused about where to start? Learn how to get the most out of your digital workflow as talented teacher and professional photographer Kevin Ames kicks off the 2007 leg of Blue Pixel’s popular Pro Digital Workflow seminar series in Chicago on January 7. With just five cities left on this nation-wide tour, Ames continues to teach professional and advanced amateur photographers how to get the most out of their digital photography workflow using the fewest steps for the least amount of work.
Staples USA Press Release
Staples Launches First Ever “Hometown Views” Photo Contest; Asks Amateur Photographers to Put Their Hometown in Focus - Celebrate Your Hometown with Big Color Posters; Sell Your Winning Photo At Local Staples Stores and Win Great Prizes
FRAMINGHAM, Mass., January 2, 2007 - Staples Copy & Print Centers today launched its first nationwide “Hometown Views” Photo Contest, making it easy for anyone with a digital camera to share what they love most about their hometown. The world’s largest office products company is offering amateur photographers a chance to have their photos viewed and sold to countless customers in Staples stores throughout the country.
O’Reilly Press Release
Sebastopol, CA—It makes total sense—with prices of digital cameras rapidly shrinking—that more folks than ever will be wrapping and unwrapping these fervently craved devices in the weeks to come. Yes, such pixel-packed stocking stuffers possess seductive new features—yet trying to create artful and arresting images straight out-of-the box can be frustrating. Happily, next month digital camera enthusiasts traveling to and in northern California can cure the digital blues and get their photography questions answered at a pre-Macworld bookstore reading and Macworld events: oreilly.com/go/macworld2007
Fujifilm USA Press Release
Valhalla, NY, November 9, 2006 - More than 73 percent of women and almost 50 percent of men feel uneasy in front of a camera. So says the surprising results of a survey conducted recently by FUJIFILM U.S.A., Inc., which commissioned the study to learn why so many folks are apprehensive when asked to smile for a picture. According to survey respondents, weight and hair style concerns are the main reasons for their “picture phobia.” In fact, 44% surveyed preferred to do laundry, 34% would rather pay bills and 18% would rather visit the dentist than pose for a picture. While some would prefer to steer clear of a photographer altogether, many survey respondents cited factors that would make the picture-taking experience – even the most casual one – more pleasurable. Feeling better about appearance (52.9%), help with hair and make-up (35.9%), having the right clothes (26.3%) and/or including family and friends in the picture (27.1%) topped the list. *
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.
O’Reilly Press Release
Sebastopol, CA—Who doesn’t crave higher megapixels, interchangeable lenses, and larger, noise-free sensors? With huge price drops in digital single-lens reflex (SLR) cameras, folks in record numbers are rushing to buy these tricked-out devices. Yet many owners of pro-quality digital SLRs find it daunting to acquire the technical know-how necessary to get the most out of their new gear and software. What they need is an up-to-the-minute reference guide written in clear, easy-to-understand language. And with the just released “Digital Photography Expert Techniques” (O’Reilly, $44.99 US, $58.99 CA)—now fully updated by award-winning photographer Ken Milburn—there’s a one-stop resource available.
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.
O’Reilly Press Release
O’Reilly Releases: “Stephen Johnson on Digital Photography” - The Ultimate Guide to Mastering Your Digital Tools From a Photography Pioneer
Sebastopol, CA—No doubt about it—the allure of the digital camera seduced us all. Yet many photography enthusiasts and professionals still don’t know how to tap into the power and range of today’s digital tools to create compelling photos. That is, until now. In the joyful and long-anticipated “Stephen Johnson on Digital Photography” (O’Reilly, $39.99 US), a master teacher shares how to use digital technology to develop and refine one’s artistic expression.
Peachpit Press Release
Introducing Aperture, Apple’s all-in-one postproduction tool for professional digital photographers. Aperture is designed around a camera raw-based workflow, so users can import, edit, catalog, organize, retouch, publish, and archive images more effectively and efficiently than ever before. In Real World Aperture, best-selling author Ben Long takes Aperture users inside the application to provide an in-depth understanding of its tools. He also offers a slew of tips and workarounds for creating a custom Aperture workflow. Long’s coverage of the fundamental theory and practice of working with raw image files will help users master the program’s high-end editing features.
Tamron Press Release
New, Redesigned and User-Friendly Website Lets You Access Advice and Images by Leading Imaging Experts in Just Two Clicks
July 24, 2006, Commack, NY — The popular Tamron website at http://www.tamron.com has had a major makeover that makes it even more visually exciting and considerably easier to navigate. The Pro Learning Center, the area of Tamron’s website most frequently visited by photo enthusiasts, is now much more up-front and easier to get to—when the home page comes up, just click on Photographic Lenses, then on Pro Learning Center, and you’re there! This remarkable resource provides 12 clearly marked subject areas, each chock full of concise, authoritative advice, shooting tips, tech data, and outstanding images by top pros.
This week’s Gary’s Parries topics are:
1. Digital Dust Problem 100x Worse Than Film
2. A Little Bit Rock ‘N’ Roll
Introducing this week’s Gary’s Parries column. Everything you always wanted to know about digital cameras, but were afraid to ask. No question too difficult, or too easy. As a Senior Principal Software Engineer, and a former Assistant Professor of Computer Information Systems, as well as a recording studio owner/operator, inventor, and now, a digital camera enthusiast, GARY has more digital camera knowledge in his entire brain than most people have in their little finger. In the unlikely event that GARY would not know the answer to your question, he will answer it anyway, true to the spirit of the word “Parries”, a fencing term which, in this context, implies “cleverly evasive answers”. So let your imagination run wild. Email all your nagging digital camera questions to: [email protected] , and then, En Garde!
You may also attach to your email an ORIGINAL PHOTO of your choosing. A preview of the photo will be displayed with your question, and a full-sized version will be just a click away. No personal information will be published with your question unless you specifically include it in the text or attached photo of your email, which may be further edited for grammar, content, or other reasons.
Canon UK Press Release
Canon, a leader in photographic and imaging technology is pleased to announce the launch of EOS Discovery – a series of free shows aimed at photography enthusiasts. The series is designed to inspire participants about photography and develop their knowledge of the EOS SLR camera system. The shows will take place at London’s Business Design Centre in Islington. Participants can choose between sessions on Thursday 3 August at 6.00–8.00pm, and on Saturday 5 August at 9.00am–12.00pm or 2.00–5.00pm.
O’Reilly Press Release
Sebastopol, CA—Just about everyone knows the appeal of digital photography today: it’s instantly gratifying, endlessly creative, easy and fast to share digital pictures with others, and—to top it off—it’s less expensive and less wasteful than traditional film photography.
But digital photography can be overwhelming, since not everyone is familiar and comfortable with concepts like JPEG compression, EXIF tags, file format compatibility, image resolutions, FTP clients, and so on. Enter “Digital Photography: The Missing Manual” (O’Reilly/Pogue Press, US $29.99) by Chris Grover and Barbara Brundage, with an introduction by David Pogue, weekly tech columnist for the “New York Times” and creator of the Missing Manual series. It’s the book that should come with every digital camera. Perhaps the term “godsend” is a bit strong, but new digital camera users throughout the world will agree that it’s a much-needed book whose time has come.
World-Renowned Photographer Kevin Ames Set to Teach Nationwide Pro Digital Workflow Seminar Series Presented by Blue Pixel - Attendees Will Benefit Greatly from Hearing Valuable Secrets of Professional Digital Imaging Workflow First-Hand
Annapolis, MD – June 27, 2006 – Still trying to strike the balance of efficient digital photography workflow and ending up with high-quality results? Learn how as Blue Pixel presents the Pro Digital Workflow Tour with Kevin Ames. Beginning Sunday, September 17 in Washington, D.C., talented digital photographer and author Kevin Ames will teach professional and advanced amateur photographers how to get the most out of their digital photography using the fewest steps for the least amount of work, by improving their digital workflow.
Adorama Press Release
GO MACRO! Center Shows Photographers How to Capture Magical Little Worlds - Free, comprehensive mini-site provides macro photography gear buying tips and picture-taking techniques.
New York, NY (PRWEB) June 19, 2006—Do you know how to transform the everyday into fantastic new worlds of visual delights? That’s the magic of macro photography. Capturing everyday subjects at life-size is a thrilling visual exploration that takes photo enthusiasts and hobbyists to the next level. In its ongoing efforts to help consumers improve their photography, Adorama Camera, Inc. today introduced GO MACRO!, a comprehensive editorial package that provides extensive product, technical, and creative macro photography advice, written by a world-renowned team of photography experts. The GO MACRO! Center offers advice for photographers at all levels of experience, from people stepping up from compact cameras to their first digital SLR, to experienced hobbyists and pro shooters who want to upgrade their skills GO MACRO! Photography Center.
Kingston Technology Press Release
Sports Illustrated Photographer Peter Read Miller Gives Advice on Capturing the Personality of an Athlete at Kingston’s Icons of Photography Web site - Award-Winning Sports Photographer Explains How to Take the Perfect Sports Portrait
Fountain Valley, CA – June 15, 2006 – Kingston Technology Company, Inc., the independent world leader in memory products, announced that award-winning sports photographer Peter Read Miller will be the featured photographer on Kingston’s Icons of Photography Web site beginning today. Each month, Kingston® spotlights a world-class photographer who provides helpful tips and interesting anecdotes for taking better pictures. Whether they’re providing a unique process or special trick that gives them a competitive edge, or an explanation of how to make digital imaging a natural part of their workflow, these accomplished icons deliver useful suggestions that photo enthusiasts at all levels can apply to their photography.
Photodoto.com is a new photography tutorial site that aims to be a resource for learning how to make better pictures with tips and techniques for beginners to advanced amateurs. To celebrate their opening, Photodoto are running a photography contest through May 5 and giving away some great prizes, including a Canon SD450 5MP Digital Elph camera.
Website: Photodoto.com Competition
Kingston Technology Press Release
Legendary Photographer Harry Benson Offers Six Tips That Helped Shape His Amazing Career At Kingston’s Icons Of Photography Website - Web Site Designed to Inspire/ Educate Photographers at All Levels with Tips and Techniques from World-Class Pros
Fountain Valley, CA – April 15, 2006 – - Kingston Technology Company, Inc., the independent world leader in memory products, announced that legendary photojournalist Harry Benson will be the featured photographer on Kingston’s Icons of Photography Web site beginning today. Icons of Photography is quickly becoming one of the most popular online forums for photo enthusiasts and professional photographers to learn tips and techniques from some of the world’s most respected photographers. Each month Kingston spotlights a new “Icon of Photography” who provides interesting advice and anecdotes for taking better pictures and shares their unique approach to digital imaging, storage, and workflow. Digital photography has changed the way we take photos and process them and Kingston is helping to educate and inform photographers at all levels about the importance of memory, whether it’s for the computer, the camera or as a convenient means of transporting images through secure and high capacity USB Flash drives.
O’Reilly Press Release
iPhoto 6 Manual and Complete Digital Photography Course—Two Books in One O’Reilly Releases “iPhoto 6: The Missing Manual”
Sebastopol, CA—“Don’t let the rumors fool you. iPhoto may be simple, but it isn’t simplistic,” say David Pogue and Derrick Story. “It offers a wide range of tools, shortcuts, and database-like features; a complete arsenal of photo-presentation features; and sophisticated multimedia and Internet hooks. Unfortunately, many of the best techniques aren’t covered in the only ‘manual’ you get with iPhoto—its slow, sparse electronic help screens.” That’s where their new “iPhoto 6: The Missing Manual” (Pogue and Story, O’Reilly, US $29.99) comes in: it’s the iPhoto book that should have been in the box and a complete course in digital photography. Dramatically faster than previous versions, iPhoto 6 can handle 250,000 photos and boasts dozens of new features for storing, searching, editing, publishing, and sharing digital pictures. In full color, this authoritative, witty guide delivers the technical expertise to take advantage of each and every iPhoto detail, as well as the artistic know-how to shoot consistently great photos—including professional tips for composition, lighting, and manual exposure.
Lexar Press Release
Top Wedding and Portrait Photographers to Share Techniques in Lexar’s Booth at the WPPI Show in Las Vegas
Fremont, Ca., April 4, 2006 – Lexar Media, Inc. (Nasdaq: LEXR), a world leader in advanced digital media technologies, today announced that professional wedding photographers Paul Gero, Denis Reggie and Matt Mendelsohn will be demonstrating their award-winning digital photography techniques in conjunction with the company’s professional-level flash memory cards and accessories at the Wedding and Portrait Photographers International Show (WPPI), taking place April 7-11 in Las Vegas. These distinguished photographers will be giving presentations and sharing content about their favorite shooting, workflow and printing techniques and will include tips and answer questions on how Lexar’s professional products help them succeed in their wedding assignments. According to Rangefinder, the leading and fastest-growing magazine in professional photography and the official media outlet of the upcoming WPPI show, a recent reader survey found that more than 80 percent of all professional photographers now prefer digital imaging as their method of image capture.
Corel Press Release
MAIDENHEAD, UK - 28 March 2006; Following this year’s extremely cold and gloomy winter period, the delights of spring seem all too far away; however, with Spring officially beginning and the sun starting to show its face, many households will honour the time-old tradition of spring cleaning - whether it be their homes, cars, PC or lives. This year Corel provides tips on how to re-organise, improve and spring clean those photo snaps that have been cluttering up your camera, PC or shoebox for too long! Corel® Photo Album* 6 offers the broadest range of easy-to-use features for organising, enhancing, sharing, showcasing and protecting digital photography. With Corel Photo Album 6 users are able to spring into action by simply plugging in their digital camera, card reader or scanned photos to a PC. Corel Photo Album 6 then automatically organises those photos into date order and vertically rotates photos for easy viewing. The user can further arrange their photos by using Folders, Collections, Keywords, Favourite Photos, Recent Downloads etc; whilst also using basic Improve and Enhance functions to add that air of professionalism to everyday photos.
Kingston Technology Press Release
Web Site Continues to Inspire and Educate Photographers at All Levels with Helpful Tips and Techniques from World-Class Pros
Fountain Valley, CA – March 20, 2006 – Kingston Technology Company, Inc., the independent world leader in memory products, announced that world-class portrait and fashion photographer Barbara Bordnick is the new featured photographer on Kingston’s Icons of Photography beginning today. “Icons of Photography” is an online forum consisting of several of the world’s most respected photographers who share some of their unique tips and techniques with photo enthusiasts and professionals worldwide. Each month Kingston spotlights a new Icon who provides interesting advice and anecdotes for taking better pictures and shares how they successfully navigate through the exciting world of digital imaging, storage, and workflow.
Blue Pixel Press Release
Blue Pixel Presents Nature’s Best Photography Experience Led By Award-Winning Photographer Daniel J. Cox - Nature’s Best Photography™ Experience is a Unique Educational and Instructional Event Appropriate for Digital Photographers of All Experience Levels
Annapolis, MD – March 9, 2006 – Blue Pixel, the world’s leading digital photography educators, photographers and consultants committed to teaching digital photography from an unbiased, real-world perspective, today announced details of the Nature’s Best Photography Experience, a seminar series solely created to broaden and improve the nature photography skills of attendees. The seminars will be led by Daniel J. Cox, a professional nature photographer whose credits include: award-winning images in Nature’s Best Photography, cover stories in National Geographic and television appearances on Animal Planet. Beginning in March and visiting 16 cities across the country, Nature’s Best Photography Experience is a full-day seminar designed to teach attendees how to work with the latest technology, capture better images and work more efficiently throughout the digital workflow process.
NikonNet Press Release
NikonNet and ‘Legends Behind the Lens’ Honor Tony Sweet This March
MELVILLE, N.Y., March 8 /PRNewswire/—Talk to Tony Sweet about photography and before long, the conversation will turn to the subject of jazz. A jazz drummer for 20 years, Tony’s music experience informs everything he does as a photographer. This March, NikonNet will pay tribute to Tony Sweet and his work in its inspiring monthly showcase, “Legends Behind the Lens.” Tony’s experience in photography is extensive and ranges from shooting for stock, calendars, greeting cards, posters and catalogue sales to authoring fine-art photography books such as Fine Art Nature Photography and Fine Art Flower Photography. Tony is well recognized as an educator and conducts numerous outdoor and nature photography workshops. He’s also a contributor to Shutterbug magazine.
AWARD-WINNING PHOTOGRAPHER COLIN FINLAY SHARES TIPS AND TECHNIQUES AT KINGSTON “ICONS OF PHOTOGRAPHY” WEB SITE
New Program Designed to Inspire and Educate Photo Enthusiasts and Pros with Personal Tips, Techniques, and Experiences from World-Class Image Makers
Internationally-acclaimed and award-winning photographer Colin Finlay shares some of the secrets, tips, and techniques that have made him one of the busiest photojournalists and advertising photographers in the world. Other Kingston Icons of Photography include: Harry Benson, Barbara Bordnick, Douglas Kirkland, Gerd Ludwig, Peter Read Miller, and Chris Rainier.
NikonNet Press Release
NikonNet and ‘Legends Behind the Lens’ Honor David Alan Harvey This February
MELVILLE, N.Y., Feb. 1 /PRNewswire/— David Alan Harvey really knows how to tell a good story - through photography, that is. Not only can he compose a story through his pictures, but he also has the ability to photograph his subjects without them ever being affected by his presence. This February, NikonNet will pay tribute to David Alan Harvey and his work in its inspiringmonthly showcase, “Legends Behind the Lens.”
Kingston Technology Press Release
Kingston’s New “Icons of Photography” Program Offers How-To Tips from World Renowned Photographers - Douglas Kirkland, Harry Benson, Barbara Bordnick, and Colin Finlay Among the “Icons” Who Share Tips, Techniques and Experiences at kingston.com
Fountain Valley, Ca - January 23, 2006 - Kingston® Technology Company, Inc., the independent world leader in memory products, has developed a partnership with several of the world’s most respected photographers to develop a forum on its Web site to educate and inspire photographers everywhere – professional and enthusiast. “Icons of Photography” showcases the photography of several world-class photographers and their tips, techniques and advice for taking better pictures.
PMDA Press Release
PMDA ANNOUNCES WINNERS OF VISIONARY AWARD: GRAHAM NASH AND MAC HOLBERT
Graham Nash from Rock Group Crosby, Stills, & Nash and Partner Mac Holbert Win Award for Inventing Digital Fine Art Printing
NY, NY, January 23, 2006—The PhotoImaging Manufacturers & Distributors Association (PMDA) http://www.pmda.com announced today that Graham Nash, award-winning photographer and legendary member of the rock group Crosby, Stills, & Nash and his partner, master printmaker Mac Holbert of Nash Editions, are winners of the prestigious PMDA “Visionary Award” for inventing digital fine art printing. The prestigious Visionary Award will be presented during the annual PMDA Awards Dinner, held the night before PMA on Saturday, February 25, 2006 at the Caribe Royal Hotel in Orlando, Florida.
BetterPhoto.com Press Release
Streamlined Weekly Podcast - “The BetterPhoto™ Show” Provides Quick Photography Tips and Tricks, Available On iTunes
REDMOND, Washington (PRWEB) January 17, 2006 –- BetterPhoto.com, the worldwide leader in online photography education, today announced the availability of the informative and streamlined BetterPhoto™ Show weekly podcast on iTunes. On the weekly podcast, Jim Miotke, President of BetterPhoto and national expert on digital photography, shares quick photography tips so photographers can learn how to make their own eye-catching imagery.
Luminous Landscapes offers some good tips on taking photographs in China, and street photography in general.
“The first thing to bear in mind is that the laws and customs in various countries are different. Do some research. For example, in France, the home of Cartier Bresson, it is now not legal to photograph people in public places, even for non-commercial purposes. (More honored in the breach than the observance, I am told). Also, the situation you find yourself in dictates how you conduct yourself. Photographing children in a playground with a long-lens is likely to get you punched in the nose, or even arrested. But taking photographs at a public event like a street festival or market is innocuous. Use common sense.”
Solutions Expo Press Release
If you’re a professional photographer and you want to stay ahead in the world of digital photography then Nikon’s Solutions Expo is for you. This FREE two-day conference led exhibition, features the experts behind the newest products in a series of major presentations and interactive seminars from Nikon and its partners.
Nikon’s new D200 digital SLR goes on sale on December 15th - but you can see it first at Solutions Expo. 10.2 megapixels, new 11-area AF system, D2X processing engine all for an exceptional body only price of just £1299.99
Nikon Press Release
MELVILLE, N.Y., Nov. 17 /PRNewswire/—In the field of advertising photography, it is widely known that photographers must adapt to the changing times. Al Satterwhite chooses to make adjustments while staying true to his own vision through his sense of composition and bold use of color. It is for this reason that NikonNet’s inspiring monthly showcase, “Legends Behind the Lens” will honor his work this November. Satterwhite is an esteemed advertising photographer who works with both still photography and film.
Satterwhite has had a busy career. While still in high school he shot for the St Petersburg Times, then moved on to ten years of freelance magazine work, shooting assignments for Fortune, Car & Driver, Life, Time, Newsweek, People, #Sports Illustrated and Travel & Leisure, among other top magazines. In 1980, he began a 15-year run of national and international advertising photography. His clients included American Express, Kodak, Porsche, Saab, Coca Cola and Nikon. He also found time to lecture, conduct workshops, work on book projects, including A Day in the Life of Spain, Lights! Camera! Advertising! and Satterwhite on Color & Design.
Nikon Press Release
Nikon School Visits 19 Cities Nationwide, Featuring Expert Instruction by Leading Imaging Professionals for Digital SLR Photographers of All Levels
MELVILLE, N.Y., Oct. 27 /PRNewswire/—Nikon Inc., the world leader in photography, has released the new schedule for its popular Nikon School (http://www.nikonschool.com/), one of the most comprehensive photography education and training programs available today. The two separate one-day seminars are taught by some of the best experts in the digital imaging industry and are aimed to help photographers at all levels better understand and enhance their digital photography experience.
Blue Pixel Digital Experts Press Release
Award-Winning Educational Organization Broadens Digital Photography Workflow Seminars with Events Designed for Art Directors and Nature Photography Enthusiasts
October 17, 2005 – Blue Pixel Digital Experts, leading photographers and consultants committed to teaching digital photography from an unbiased, real-world perspective, announced plans today to build on the success of the popular Just Show Me How seminar series in 2006. Next year’s professional seminar series, entitled “Blue Pixel Presents”, is designed to educate and improve the day-to-day digital imaging experience of art directors, nature photographers, and professional commercial and portrait photographers.
NikonNet and ‘Legends Behind the Lens’ Honor the Work of Jill Enfield
MELVILLE, N.Y., Oct. 3 /PRNewswire/—Photographers have long known that a memorable photograph needs to not only capture the essence of the subject in front of the lens, but also the heart and soul of the photographer behind the lens. While Jill Enfield photographs seemingly ordinary objects, her unique style of hand-coloring images presents an art that is all her own. NikonNet’s inspiring monthly showcase, “Legends Behind the Lens” honors Jill Enfield during October with a portfolio of her most recognizable art, and a glimpse into the thought and technique behind her hand-crafted masterpieces.
“NikonNet is proud to honor the work of Jill Enfield,” said Anna Marie Bakker of Nikon Inc. “Jill’s work is unique and has inspired other photographers to experiment with alternative processes.”
Epson UK Press Release
Epson and Discovery Real Time team up to show how everybody can be a great photographer - New series to show how easy it is to create professional photos
Epson announces today that it has teamed with Discovery Real Time to produce a brand new fast paced show on digital photography. Hot Shots, a 10 part series, will be aired on Discovery Real Time from 24th October 2005.
Each episode in this new series will give three contributors, of varying levels of ability, the opportunity to learn from artistic experts of various genres. The participants will first be given a masterclass in that particular genre, where they will be encouraged to take lots of photos and print them out on a portable printer, with the expert on-hand to provide critique. They will then be set a challenge, where they have time to experiment with the techniques they have learnt and produce and print further photos - highlighting how easy it is to create photos at home.
Nikon USA Press Release
Nikon Kicks off the ‘D50 Digital Experience’ Multi-City Road Tour, Proving To Consumers That Incredible Photos are Incredibly Simple to Take with a D50
MELVILLE, N.Y., Sept. 2 /PRNewswire/—This fall consumers in major cities across America will have the chance to see for themselves what the buzz surrounding digital SLR cameras is all about, as Nikon today embarks on a national multi-city road tour to put its newest, lightest and easiest-to-use digital SLR camera - the D50 - directly into the hands of curious consumers. Nikon’s “D50 Digital Experience” tour kicks off today at the St. Louis County Fair and Air Show in St. Louis, Missouri, and will continue on to stops in 11 major cities across the country, helping people experience firsthand how easy taking incredible photos can be using the D50.
Just Show Me How Press Release
September 7th, 2005—Last season’s sold out Just Show Me How Pro tour is back, with new tips, new techniques, and new ideas for your digital photography workflow. World-renowned photographer, author, and teacher, Kevin Ames, will educate and entertain you as he shares the secrets of professional workflow. Kevin is the newest associate of Blue Pixel Digital Experts, leading photographers and consultants committed to teaching digital photography from an unbiased, real world perspective. The tour begins on October 2nd in Miami, and travels to eight U.S. cities through the beginning of December.
This one-day seminar will take professional photographers through what to do with all of those digital files after the photo has been captured. Kevin covers the ins and outs of downloading from memory cards, adding metadata, backing up, image optimization, controlling color, delivering files, and creating bulletproof archives of digital negatives. Attendees will learn how to achieve better results faster through automation, without sacrificing the integrity of their images or the quality of their files. As a highly respected photographer, Photoshop author and instructor, Kevin will also share techniques that are essential to any photographer’s creative workflow.
O’Reilly Press Release
OReilly Releases Digital Photography Pocket Guide, 3rd Ed
Most digital cameras today come fully loaded with a variety of features designed to make the photo taking experience more rewarding. A vast majority of users don’t realize the amazing capabilities packed into their digital cameras and many of the features lie buried and unused, mostly because they are overlooked. In the latest edition of the best-selling “Digital Photography Pocket Guide” (O’Reilly, US $14.95), author Derrick Story shows readers how to discover the hidden potential in their cameras so they can improve their ability to take and share beautiful photographs—from close-up shots, portraits, panoramas, and night shots, to printing, archiving and posting on the web.
“Digital photography is more fun than ever thanks to new features such as printing directly to portable printers and making short movies you can share right on the spot,” says Story. “I’ve designed this book to make great photography easy. The third edition has a completely new design, new photos, and more tips than ever. I think you’re going to really like this book.”
NikonNet Press Release
NikonNet and ‘Legends Behind The Lens’ Honor the Work of Internationally Acclaimed Travel Photographer Rosanne Pennella
MELVILLE, N.Y., Aug. 1 /PRNewswire/—Professional photographers will tell you that to succeed as a pro takes more than skill. One needs dedication, planning and even a little luck. Rosanne Pennella added self-confidence, courage, passion and inspiration to this combination.
This August, NikonNet’s inspiring monthly, “Legends Behind the Lens,” honors the work of admired travel photographer Rosanne Pennella, a woman who took a chance and pursued her passion.
“NikonNet is pleased to honor the images and extraordinary career of Rosanne Pennella in this August’s ‘Legends Behind the Lens,’” said Anna Marie Bakker, General Manager of Communications at Nikon Inc. “She’s been an inspiration for so many years, not only making outstanding contributions in travel photography, but sharing her knowledge and expertise as well.”
Nikon Press Release
NikonNet and ‘Legends Behind the Lens’ Honor the Work of Internationally Acclaimed Sports Photographer George Tiedemann
MELVILLE, N.Y., July 1 /PRNewswire/—For some photographers, inspiration comes from the most unlikely places. For distinguished sports photographer George Tiedemann, his life was shaped by sports before he ever thought about photographing them. His inspiration came from his four years in the Marine Corps.
This July, NikonNet’s inspiring monthly, “Legends Behind the Lens,” honors the work of esteemed sports photographer George Tiedemann, a man who has not only contributed so much to the sports world, but served our country as well.
Lexar Press Release
Fremont, CA, June 16, 2005 – Is Fido ready for his close-up? Lexar Media, Inc. (Nasdaq: LEXR), a leader in advanced digital media and accessories, today announced the start of its online Picture Perfect Pets amateur digital photography contest, in conjunction with its sponsorship of the upcoming publication of “DOGS 24/7” and “CATS 24/7,” by Rick Smolan and David Elliot Cohen, follow-on books to the hugely popular “America 24/7” book series. Entry details for contestants are at www.lexar.com/pets.
Nikon Press Release
NikonNet and ‘Legends Behind the Lens’ Honor the Work of Groundbreaking Wedding Photographer John Solano
MELVILLE, N.Y., June 1 /PRNewswire/—To wedding photographer John Solano, anticipation is the name of the game. Backed by careful preparation, Solano’s ability to anticipate the priceless moments at a wedding has lead to a highly successful career as one of America’s premier wedding photographers. That success and reputation have now earned him a spot as a Legend Behind the Lens.
This June, NikonNet’s inspiring monthly, “Legends Behind the Lens,” honors the work of esteemed wedding photographer John Solano, a 15-year veteran of the craft who brings a creative outlook to every shot.
NikonNet and ‘Legends Behind the Lens’ Honor the Work of Internationally Acclaimed Nature Photographer Thomas Mangelsen
MELVILLE, N.Y., May 2 /PRNewswire/—The best nature photographers all have one thing in common. Their respect for nature fuels their photography. For world-renowned photographer Thomas D. Mangelsen, that respect has become a passion to protect nature. That passion makes him a legend.
This April, NikonNet’s inspiring monthly, “Legends Behind the Lens,” honors the work of esteemed nature photographer Thomas D. Mangelsen, a man not only honored for his images, but also his efforts on behalf of the environment.
“NikonNet is pleased to honor the images and extraordinary career of Thomas D. Mangelsen in this May’s ‘Legends Behind the Lens,’” said Tracy Mack-Jackson, Senior Manager of Internet Development and Programs at Nikon Inc. “His work transcends beautiful pictures because he takes responsibility for the wildlife that he photographs, as he champions the cause of the environment throughout the world.”
Adobe UK Press Release
STOCKLEY PARK, UK. — April 08 2005 — Adobe® Systems today announced the return of Adobe Live for 2005. Building on the success of last year’s event, Adobe Live will be even bigger and better than before, with a larger exhibition area plus a wider variety of seminars including demonstrations of the brand new Adobe Creative Suite 2. Once again, the event is free to attend and is taking place on May 26th and 27th at the Business Design Centre, Islington.
Adobe Live is designed to help creative professionals, from all areas of industry, get the most out of Adobe software. Three key themes take precedence this year: Digital Imaging, Publishing, Design and Advertising – so if you’re in print or web design, advertising or photography – make sure you don’t miss out!
NikonNet and ‘Legends Behind the Lens’ Honor the Work of Esteemed Nature Photographer James Balog
MELVILLE, N.Y., April 1 /PRNewswire/—From the beauty of endangered animals to the destruction of natural disasters, nature has many sides that a photographer can capture. The true legends in this field respect nature’s awesome power while working to share its vast beauty with the rest of the world. It is the secret behind the success of one of the world’s most respected nature photographers, James Balog.
This April, NikonNet’s inspiring monthly, “Legends Behind the Lens,” honors the work of esteemed nature photographer James Balog.
“NikonNet is pleased to honor the images and extraordinary career of James Balog in this April’s ‘Legends Behind the Lens,’” said Tracy Mack-Jackson, Senior Manager of Internet Development and Programs at Nikon Inc. “For many, Jim has been our eyes in some of the most breathtaking parts of the world, delivering inspiring images and shedding much needed light on many of the issues that affect the globe. His work is truly exceptional.”
MalekTips Press Release
400 Digital Camera Tips - Get More Enjoyment Out of Photography
(PRLEAP.COM) Knoxville, TN - Digital camera and computer help website MalekTips (http://malektips.com/camera/) today announced the expansion of its digital camera help library, now numbering at 400 tips. Bringing its total computer and technology tip count to over 2,300, MalekTips now has an increased number of articles on pertinent subjects such as digital camera purchasing advice, photo composition, and photo printing.
HP Photosmart M23 digital camera is announced today. The Photosmart M23 is a 4 megapixel digicam with a weather resistant all metal body, 1.5 inch LCD screen and 7x digital zoom (no optical zoom lens). The HP Photosmart M23 also features exclusive HP technologies like adaptive lighting. Pricing and availability of the M23 to be announced.
HP Press Release
HP Photosmart M23 Digital Camera with HP Instant Share
Overview
The affordable, four-megapixel, 7x digital zoom HP Photosmart M23 Digital Camera with HP Instant Share allows users to capture true-to-life digital photos. It features exclusive HP Real Life technologies, including adaptive lighting technology, in-camera red-eye removal, in-camera panorama assist and preview and HP Image Advice. The
HP Photosmart M23 supports picture taking in a variety of conditions and locations due to its weather-resistant, durable, all-metal bronze case that is small enough to fit in a pocket.
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.
NikonNet Press Release
NikonNet and ‘Legends Behind the Lens’ Honor the Work of Commercial and Fine-Art Photographer Steve Vaccariello
MELVILLE, N.Y., February 1, 2005—There are photographers who are defined by the lengths they go to in order to create the perfect shot. Then there are those who allow simplicity to take the best pictures. Legendary photographer Steve Vaccariello falls into that latter category with a career that echoes one of his own statements, “Photography isn’t what I do. It’s what I am.”
This February, NikonNet’s inspiring monthly, “Legends Behind the Lens,” honors the work of award-winning commercial and fine-art photographer Steve Vaccariello. He has photographed some of the most recognizable images in national advertising campaigns for Sprint PCS, Ritz Carlton Hotels, Sure deodorant, Finlandia vodka, MasterCard, Nikon, and many others.
Epson America Press Release
Popular Epson Online Experience Digital Printing Course Now Available via Authorized Photo Dealers
Unique On-Demand Program Enables Photo Enthusiasts and Advanced Amateurs to Learn Digital Printing Secrets of the Pros at Home at Their Own Pace
LONG BEACH, Calif.—(Business Wire)—Jan. 18, 2005—In response to the ongoing demand for high-quality education in digital photography, Epson America Inc. has begun offering its Online Experience digital photography and printing program via authorized photo dealers, making it even easier for photo enthusiasts and advanced amateurs to participate in the valuable on-demand program. This unique program offers participants expert techniques, valuable tips and insider secrets the pros use to create spectacular digital prints.
NikonNet Press Release 03/01/05
NikonNet and ‘Legends Behind the Lens’ Honor the Work of Veteran Commercial Photographer John Huet
MELVILLE, N.Y., Jan. 1 /PRNewswire/—Sometimes the moment elicits more inspiration than all the preparation in the world. For over 20 years,
renowned commercial photographer John Huet has lived by this concept. Considered to be one of the most successful commercial photographers working today, Huet’s images have been seen throughout the world. However, it’s his unique style that often raises eyebrows.
This January, NikonNet’s inspiring monthly, “Legends Behind the Lens,” honors the work of veteran advertising and commercial photographer John Huet. He has photographed some of the most recognizable images in national advertising campaigns for Nike, Adidas, BMW Motorcycles, Microsoft, the NBA, Wrangler, Nikon, and many others.
Wind-Up Labs Press Release
So you have a new digital camera. Now what? Tips to enjoy digital photography and safeguard holiday memories
BOSTON—(BUSINESS WIRE)—Dec. 30, 2004—An estimated 10 million digital cameras were sold nationwide this holiday season and experts agree new camera owners will take hundreds of photos each in the first weeks. Yet most consumers have no idea how to manage, properly save or get the most enjoyment out of these photos. Here are tips to organize and share digital photos from Wind-Up Labs, maker of HeyPix!, a new digital photo organizer and sharing service.
10 Tips to Enjoy Digital Photography
1. Think of your new purchase as more than a camera. Think beyond simply taking and printing photos.
2. When taking photos, keep elbows close to your body for stability, and pre-focus the camera by pressing the button halfway down
before taking the shot to avoid the second or so of shutter lag time.
Earthbound Light is running a weekly series of photography tips; the latest one looks at using Levels in Photoshop to correct the exposure of your digital photos.
“So, you’re trying to learn how to optimize your photos in Photoshop. Nothing radical, of course. Basically just the digital equivalent of what has been done in the traditional darkroom for years. With any number of ways to do even simple things, Photoshop can seem a bit overwhelming at first though. We looked last week at Brightness and Contrast and discovered why they really don’t work that well. Now it’s time to follow though on my promise to explain why Levels is a much better alternative.”
Fujifilm Press Release 06/12/04
Imaging sections combined: Photography, Medical Imaging, Print and Media Industry
From December, Fujifilm’s homepage will appear in a new design using the most up-to-date technology. In addition to detailed information covering all product areas served by Fuji Photo Film (Europe) GmbH - Photo, Medical Imaging, Print and Media Industry - you will find services, a link to the Call Center, contacts and reference sources. The rubrics Knowledge, Know-How and Fun with Photos round off the pages on offer.
NikonNet Press Release 01/12/04
NikonNet and ‘Legends Behind the Lens’ Honor the Work of Internationally Renowned Photographer Sandro
MELVILLE, N.Y., Dec. 1 /PRNewswire/—It is one thing to capture an image, but a photographer who has the ability to capture the soul of his subject is one worthy of honor. For over 25 years, world-renowned photographer Sandro, has been doing just that. Considered to be one of the most successful commercial photographers working today, Sandro’s images have
an ability to capture the personality of the subject through techniques that range from the subtle to the provocative.
This December, NikonNet’s inspiring monthly, “Legends Behind the Lens,” honors the work of award-winning photographer Sandro (His last name is Miller, but he is known professionally by his first name only). Sandro’s work has appeared in The New Yorker, Time, Newsweek, Forbes, Details, Wired, and ESPN the Magazine, among many others. He has photographed some of the most recognizable images in national advertising campaigns for Allstate Insurance,
American Express, Anheuser-Busch, BMW, Miller Brewing Company, Gatorade, Coca-Cola, Pepsi, Nikon, Microsoft, Nike, Adidas, Champion, and the U.S. Army.
Kodak Press Release
New KODAK Online Store Makes Holiday Shopping Easy as a Snap and Quick as a Flash
The KODAK Online Store is officially open providing consumers with an invaluable resource this holiday shopping season at www.kodak.com/go/shop.
The new online store will provide consumers with three options to locate and buy their desired Kodak digital photography products or accessories: “Buy Kodak Direct”, “Shop Online Retailers”, or “Find a Store” nearest them. The site will be updated daily helping consumers find in-stock Kodak products at participating retailers.
NikonNet Press Release 01/11/04
NikonNet and ‘Legends Behind the Lens’ Honor the Work of ‘Unclassifiable’ Photographer Rick Rickman
MELVILLE, N.Y., Nov. 1 /PRNewswire/—While Rick Rickman’s work has been the definition of outstanding photography, it’s nearly impossible to put a label on his style of work. For nearly 25 years, this Pulitzer Prize-winning photographer has captured some of the most memorable and creative images in a variety of fields, including sports, outdoor, adventure, corporate, travel and news photography. It’s an oeuvre that can perhaps only be defined by calling
it “unclassifiable.”
This November, NikonNet’s inspiring monthly, “Legends Behind the Lens,” honors the work of esteemed photographer Rick Rickman. Over the last 25 years, Rickman’s work has appeared in Time, Newsweek, National Geographic, Smithsonian and Men’s Journal, among many others. His corporate clients include AT&T, Coca Cola, Magnavox, the U.S. Olympic Committee and Nikon.
“NikonNet is pleased to honor the images and extraordinary career of Rick Rickman in this November’s ‘Legends Behind the Lens,’” said Tracy Mack- Jackson, senior manager of Internet Development and Programs at Nikon Inc. “He possesses an uncanny ability to tell stories through images. Whether the photo is for a major publication or a corporate client, Rick consistently produces work that is exceptionally creative and extremely powerful.”
NikonNet Press Release 01/10/04
NikonNet and ‘Legends Behind the Lens’ Honor the Work of Veteran Photographer Jim Richardson
MELVILLE, N.Y., Oct. 1 /PRNewswire/—Call him a photographer for the common man. To award-winning photojournalist Jim Richardson, there is something exciting about small-town America. While many photographers revel in the adrenaline of capturing wars or shooting sports scenes, Richardson’s drive comes from discovering what everyday people do to fill their everyday lives.
This October, NikonNet’s inspiring monthly, “Legends Behind the Lens,” honors the work of esteemed photographer Jim Richardson. For three decades, Richardson, whose work appears regularly in National Geographic, has combined an uncanny ability to capture beautiful images out of what are often-ignored subjects. As a freelance photographer and contributing editor for National Geographic Traveler, Richardson has also published several critically acclaimed books.
“NikonNet is pleased to honor the images and extraordinary career of Jim Richardson in this October’s ‘Legends Behind the Lens,’” said Tracy Mack-Jackson, senior manager of Internet Development and Programs at Nikon Inc. “His career is a great example of a photographer who is well-prepared, curious and creative, which allow him to produce captivating images that capture the full range of human emotion.”
The International QuickTime VR Association (IQTVRA) and International Association of Panorama Photographers (IAPP)
will unveil an exhibit of 41 panorama’s from around the world during Photokina, the world’s largest photography expo in Cologne, Germany. The exhibit will be in Hall 14.1, booth F55, and can be viewed Tuesday, 28 September through Sunday, 3 October during expo hours.
Members will be on hand to demonstrate panoramic tips and techniques, as well as show real-world applications with this very hot technology. A workshop on Saturday, 2 October, will feature several new products demonstrated and present Hans Nyberg of panoramas.dk, discussing how his web site began and has developed into today and in the future.
VRMag, the premier panoramic e-zine has launched a site that will feature daily news and Photokina information targeting the VR community: http://vrm.vrway.com/projects/photokina_koeln_2004/default.htm
NikonNet Press Release 01/09/04
NikonNet and ‘Legends Behind The Lens’ Honor The Work Of Award-Winning Photographer Reed Hoffmann
MELVILLE, N.Y., Sept. 1 /PRNewswire/—Whether he’s shooting extreme athletes in Borneo or teaching the many facets of digital photography, Reed Hoffmann is a photographer of impact. Known for his dynamic abilities in journalistic and commercial photography, Hoffmann is also widely considered a pioneer in bringing the digital revolution to newspapers by becoming the
leading American digital consultant in analog-to-digital transition.
This September, NikonNet’s inspiring monthly, “Legends Behind the Lens,” honors the work of esteemed photographer Reed Hoffmann. For almost 30 years, Hoffmann, whose work has appeared in a variety of publications such as The New York Times, USA Today, Sports Illustrated, and Outside Magazine, has combined vast newspaper experience with a thirst for world travel and adventure. For more than 20 years, Hoffmann worked for newspapers in Indiana, Alabama and New York, twice winning NPPA Photographer of the Year honors for Region 2 (Northeast).
Paraglyph Press - Press Release 01/09/04
Paraglyph Press Announces First Book on the Culture of Camera Phones: “Camera Phone Obsession”
Scottsdale AZ - September 1, 2004 - Paraglyph Press is pleased to announce the first book on the phenomenon of camera phones, “Camera Phone Obsession” (U.S. $19.99, 272 pages, ISBN 1-932111-96-4). Today, virtually every new cell phone sold has a camera feature. These wildly successful devices can only be described as a cultural phenomenon, and the way people
think about their camera phones can only be described as an obsession.
“Camera Phone Obsession” discusses the key aspects of why camera phones are such a phenomenon:
-Creating an image that can be instantly shared changes the way we think of our day-to-day experiences.
-Technological limitations force the camera phone user to think about the artistic aspects of the medium in new ways.
-Users are obsessed with the technology features of their phone and love to share their experiences and thoughts with other users - creating another cultural phenomenon, the moblog.
Wacom Press Release 28/07/04
Industry-leading imaging companies partner to educate and inspire digital photographers
Nationwide “Just Show Me How” seminar tour will showcase some of the best digital photography tools and techniques for advanced amateurs and professionals
Vancouver, WA, July 28—Leading digital imaging companies, including Extensis, GretagMacbeth, Lexar Media, Mirra, Nik Multimedia, and Wacom, are coming together to address a critical market need to educate digital photographers on the best tools and techniques for managing, enhancing and processing digital photographs. The Just Show Me How seminar tour, for advanced amateur photographers, is scheduled to begin in September 2004 and will visit 20 cities through December 2004. The Just Show Me How - Professional tour, for professional photographers, will visit 10 cities beginning in January 2005.
Digital photography has evolved over the past few years to the point where it provides photographers with more control and flexibility than ever before. However, it is also now more complex. While a well-informed photographer is empowered by the new possibilities, others face frustration, poor results, and lost images. Most photography seminars focus only on the traditional topics of capturing, printing, and editing images, but miss other important steps in the digital photography process. The Just Show Me How tour fills this major gap.
Nikon Press Release 01/07/04
NikonNet and ‘Legends Behind the Lens’ Honor the Work of Veteran Photographer Doug Menuez
MELVILLE, N.Y., July 1 /PRNewswire/—For award-winning photojournalist Doug Menuez, there is a real connection between tequila and a camera, and it goes far beyond ‘great shots.’ In fact, with everything from tequila to technology, Doug Menuez has proven that, if you look closely, there is a story to tell.
This July, NikonNet’s inspiring monthly, “Legends Behind the Lens,” honors the work of esteemed photojournalist and commercial photographer Doug Menuez. Since 1981, Menuez has photographed major news stories from the famine in Ethiopia to South American drug wars for Time, Newsweek, Life, People and Fortune. His eye for fine art has also made him one of the most sought-after commercial photographers in the country.
“NikonNet is pleased to honor the images and extraordinary career of Doug Menuez in this July’s ‘Legends Behind the Lens,’” said Tracy Mack-Jackson, senior manager of Internet Development and Programs at Nikon Inc. “For over 20 years, Doug has captured some of the most memorable images in news and advertising. He has truly served his industry through his creativity, inventiveness and search for finding new stories to tell.”
HP Press Release 17/06/04
HP to teach eBay marketplace users how to easily capture, share and print high-quality digital photos
PALO ALTO, Calif., June 17, 2004
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HP today announced that it will provide digital photography content and products to the eBay community, sharing expert tips and techniques with the nearly 105 million registered eBay users.
To back this effort, HP will develop the HP Digital Photography Zone area on eBay.com (www.hp.com/go/ebay), which is designed to provide a total digital photography educational experience. The Zone will highlight how digital photography solutions can make it simpler and easier for consumers to capture, share, manage and print digital images at home for their eBay business, as well as their personal use.
Approximately 59 percent of eBay users own a digital camera and the digital images they take are often a vital part of the online buying and selling process. Buyers frequently prefer to see a picture of the product they are considering before making a purchase.
“Together with eBay, HP is leading the charge in delivering a simple and rewarding photography experience for consumers,” said Kathy Stromberg, vice president, Consumer Segment Marketing - Americas, HP. “The HP Digital Photography Zone is an incredible channel to share our digital photography expertise with these consumers and the millions of others who are online and already living in the digital world. Our classes, as well as the innovation of our products and solutions, will empower eBay users to make their postings - and all their digital images - stand out.”
O’Reilly Media Press Release 26/05/04
“Digital Photography Hacks”: Transform Your Camera into a Magic Photo Machine
Sebastopol, CA—The excitement that most of us felt at owning our first camera was often tempered by the pressure to take “good” photographs. Unless money was no object or you were extraordinarily gifted, the cost and inconvenience of developing film precluded taking photos just for the heck of it. Digital cameras have changed that, offering new outlets for creativity: the ability to experiment without worrying about expense, the instant gratification of seeing your photos immediately, the technology to fine-tune your work with advanced professional techniques, and the means to share your photos instantly with anyone, anyplace in the world. With a digital camera in hand, you can easily capture the moment when baby pulls herself to standing for the first time (and subsequently discovers gravity), or memorialize that rare exhibition of fire dancing with puppets you witnessed while on vacation. And if the photo doesn’t work? Tweak it, or delete it and move on.
Microsoft Brings Digital Imaging Software Into Focus at PMA 2004
Leading Vendors, Award-Winning Photographers and Acclaimed Experts Demonstrate Imaging Scenarios and Industry Opportunities Using Windows XP
LAS VEGAS - Feb. 12, 2004 - Signaling its commitment to the digital imaging industry, Microsoft Corp. today will make its first appearance at PMA 2004, the annual convention and trade show of the Photo Marketing Association International, being held in Las Vegas Feb. 12-15. At the show, Microsoft is demonstrating its breadth of digital imaging products and technologies for hardware and software developers, retailers, professional photographers and consumers.
At booth P111, Microsoft is showcasing the Windows XP operating system as a key platform for digital imaging and high-quality digital media creation and playback via a series of demonstrations using products from leading imaging software, hardware and service vendors including Adobe Systems Inc., Canon USA Inc., EPSON America Inc., Fuji Photo Film U.S.A. Inc., HP, Eastman Kodak Co., Nikon USA and Sony Electronics e-Solutions Company LLC.
“We’re excited to showcase how Windows XP supports new digital photography scenarios for consumers and professionals, and enables the industry to further capitalize on the PC as an important component of the digital imaging value chain,” said Amir Majidimehr, vice president for the Windows Digital Media Division at Microsoft. “Our goal is to work cooperatively with industry participants to make it easier for everyone to get the most out of digital photography.”
Nikon Press Release 12/02/04
NIKON ANNOUNCES WORLD’S FIRST DIGITAL CAMERAS THAT REMOVE RED-EYE AUTOMATICALLY, RIGHT IN THE CAMERA
‘The Power Is In Your Pocket’ With the New Nikon Coolpix 5200 and Coolpix 4200
MELVILLE, NY, February 12, 2004 - 2 cameras. 5.1 and 4.0-megapixels. Nikon In- Camera Red-Eye Fix, an industry exclusive. Nikon’s pro-quality grade ED (Extra-low Dispersion) glass. PictBridge-enabled, for direct printing to compatible printers. An all-metal body weighing in at just 5.5 ounces. Now that we have your attention, Nikon continues its sweep in 2004 as it announces two sexy new consumer digital cameras - the Nikon Coolpix 5200 and 4200. No matter what your lifestyle, a Nikon Coolpix digital camera provides a way to capture it.
The Nikon Coolpix 5200 and 4200 pack power, flexibility and portability into one beautiful and easy-to-use design. These latest additions to the award-winning Nikon Coolpix (www.nikoncoolpix.com) line of consumer products offer ultra-fast operation and a brand new digital “bag of tricks,” sporting new and enhanced features like fixing red-eye right in the camera, enjoying built-in memory to store extra photos and having the full range of Nikon’s Scene Modes at your fingertips, to help every shooter take masterful shots on the go or on the job.
“The Nikon Coolpix 5200 and 4200 come at a great time when consumers are beginning to look for more power packed into a smaller package,” said Jerry Grossman, vice president of marketing, Nikon Inc. “The Coolpix 5200 is the perfect travel companion, powerful enough to take on vacation yet small enough to pocket. The Coolpix 4200 provides enough versatility to stowaway in a briefcase or shoulder the burden for small business applications. Any way you use them, these newest additions to the Coolpix line are well-suited to go anywhere and easily take great pictures.”
Nikon Press Release 07/01/04
Nikon(R) Announces Next Evolution of its Incredibly Successful Compact Digital Cameras With New Coolpix(R) 2200 and Coolpix 3200
Nikon Coolpix 2200 and Coolpix 3200 Place the Power Of Great Pictures In the Eager Hands Of Beginning Digital Photographers
MELVILLE, N.Y., Jan. 8 /PRNewswire/—Gaining simplicity doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice quality. Nikon Inc., the world leader in photography, and its new Nikon Coolpix 2200 and Nikon Coolpix 3200 compact digital cameras prove that ‘you can have it all’ in an affordable digital camera. The latest additions to the award-winning Nikon Coolpix (http://www.nikoncoolpix.com) consumer line of products are both portable and capable, sharing a slim, new Coolpix body design, ultra-fast operation and a host of new and enhanced features to help digital snap-shooters get the best possible pictures out of their camera.
These exciting new Coolpix cameras build upon Nikon’s existing Scene Modes and Scene Assist features to deliver faster, better results without the hassle of haggling through menus and modes.
“The Coolpix 2200 and 3200 will resonate especially well for those looking for a small camera at a great price that’s really easy to use,” said Jerry Grossman, vice president, marketing, Consumer Digital Products for Nikon Inc. “Nikon’s heritage is in understanding picture quality, and these two new cameras make it easier than ever to take great quality images, anytime, anywhere.”
Epson Press Release 16/12/03
LONG BEACH, Calif.—(BUSINESS WIRE)—Dec. 16, 2003—
Epson Adding Unique Online Component to Successful Traveling National School Program
Advanced amateur photographers and photo enthusiasts across the country will soon have two new programs in which they can learn from the pros how to use the latest digital technology to create the highest quality prints. Based on the success of last year’s program, Epson is offering the Epson Print Academy 2004 traveling school, as well as adding the Online Experience, a new web-based course to provide even more educational opportunities.
Print Academy 2004 will travel to 30 cities on weekends beginning Jan. 31 for half-day sessions, with multiple programs offered in several cities. The program will feature all new content from last year’s program, enabling participants to learn more creative solutions from master photographers and printmakers, watch live demonstrations of the latest digital imaging equipment and learn valuable tips and techniques they can use right away to improve their photography and printmaking.
At the start of every month ePhotoZine always publish some interesting photography techniques. For April, there is a guide to taking photographs of skies that can then be added to photographs digitally, how to be more creative when taking photos of daffodils, and intriguingly the infamous UK interior designer, Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen, shares some hot tips…
Website: ePhotoZine - April Techniques