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Images from great photographers of the Soviet Union and modern Russia opened today at the new TopFoto Gallery
by Jess on Feb.04, 2010, under archive, event, exhibition, historical images, photo archive, photography
Worker Viktor Kalmykov arrives at the Magnitogorsk Iron and Steel Combine construction site, 1930. Magnitogorsk (Magnet mountain city) is a mining and industrial city by the Ural River in Chelyabinsk Oblast, Russia, with one of the largest iron and steel works in the country. credit: Max Alpert ©RIA Novosti / TopFoto
944 Magazine Presents—’You Are Not An Island’ A Photo Exhibition Benefiting Hope for Haiti
by Jess on Feb.04, 2010, under event, exhibition
Brent Bolthouse, photo by Randall Slavin
With Honorary Hosts Martine Bury, award-winning photographer Marc Baptiste, Brent Bolthouse, Hadley Henriette, Marc Lotenberg, Alan Roth, Dove Shore and More
LOS ANGELES, Feb. 3 /PRNewswire/ –
WHAT: 944 Magazine invites guests to an important and worthy charity event showcasing unique works from some of the world’s most prolific artists, creators and originators in the industry. A star-studded crowd 
filled with celebrities, athletes and entertainers will enjoy a silent auction curated by Lina Hargrett of Fredric Snitzer Gallery, cocktails and hors d’oeuvres, musical entertainment and words from 944 Magazine, Hope for Haiti and the Honorary Host Committee. 100% of the proceeds will go to Hope For Haiti, a non-profit organization that has been on the ground in Haiti for the last 20 years.
WHEN: Saturday, February 6th, 2010 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
WHERE: Hotel 944 – The Eden Roc Renaissance Resort Miami Beach (Mona Lisa Room)
4525 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach, Florida
WHO: Additional Hosts/Guests: Nina Johnson, Tara Solomon, Jillian Jacobson Altit, Francine Rosenzweig, Susanne Birbragher, Steve Turner, Erin Newberg and more. Photographers and Artist donating works include: Scott Caan, Dove Shore, Art Streiber, Harper Smith, Serg Alexander, Sid Hoeltzell, Pamela Jones, Greg Cohen, Maria Lankina, and Brantely Guiterez, Jack Guy and more.
RSVP: Media RSVP: Jennifer Marnach, 944 Magazine, 310-652-2944 x 2212,
jenniferm@944.com
Nik Software Announces the 2010 ‘Nik Summit,’ an Educational Event for Photographers
by Jess on Jan.30, 2010, under event, photographer, photography, software, workshop
San Diego, CA (PRWEB) January 29, 2010 — Nik Software announces today the Nik Summit, its first-ever multi-day educational event designed specifically to educate and empower photographers and fans of the company’s award-winning software tools. Attendees will learn how to improve their photographic skills by working alongside some of the world’s leading professional photographers and the lessons will continue beyond image capture to help photographers develop powerful photo enhancement skills using Nik Software’s imaging software products. The Nik Summit will be held May 13-16, 2010, in San Diego, California. More information and registration details are available at www.niksummit.com.
“Birdland @ 60” A Jazz Photo Exhibit Celebrating Birdland’s 60th Anniversary
by Jess on Nov.20, 2009, under black & white, event, exhibition, photography
New York, NY (Vocus/PRWEB ) November 20, 2009 — In conjunction with its 60th anniversary, December 15, 2009, Birdland Jazz Club in partnership with Affinia Hotels will present an exhibition of new and never-before-seen color and black-and-white fine art photographs taken of some of the century’s greatest jazz musicians, all captured in performance on the legendary Birdland stage. The photos will be exhibited from December 3rd– 31st, 2009 in The Madison Room of the Affinia Manhattan Hotel (371 Seventh Avenue @ 31st Street). An opening reception will be held on Tuesday, December 3rd, from 6–8 p.m.
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Join UNICEF Ambassadors and World Renowned Photographers to Make a Photo-Pledge for Children’s Rights
by Jess on Nov.20, 2009, under documentary photography, editorial, event, photography, photojournalism, reportage
Bruce Davidson Photo Pledge Courtesy of Sony World Photography Awards
LONDON, November 20/PRNewswire/ –
- Sony World Photography Awards and UNICEF Mark the 20th Anniversary of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC)
Jemima Khan Photo Pledge - Alison Tilbe © UNICEF
Kodak Celebrates EKTAR Film’s First Birthday
by Jess on Oct.22, 2009, under Kodak, PhotoPlus Expo, competition, event, film, photography
The world’s finest-grained color negative film turns one year old as Kodak prepares to celebrate Film’s 125th anniversary in 2010
NEW YORK, Oct. 22 /PRNewswire/ — Kodak’s finest-grained professional color negative film, KODAK PROFESSIONAL EKTAR 100 (EKTAR 100) Film has turned one year old! Since its release in September of 2008, EKTAR 100 Film has taken the photography world by storm with its high saturation, ultra-vivid color, and smooth, nearly undetectable grain.
“Next year we’re celebrating film’s 125th anniversary,” said Steve Decker, Vice President of Kodak’s Film, Photofinishing and Entertainment Group, “and we’re happy that, as this historic landmark approaches, we continue to innovate. Just a year ago we launched EKTAR 100 Film in 35 mm format and some six months later introduced it in 120 format to an extremely enthusiastic response. It’s another great product that continues to fill the needs of film photographers as the art evolves.”
Wiley Authors Presenting at PhotoPlus Expo 2009
by Jess on Oct.21, 2009, under PhotoPlus Expo, books, event, photography, publishing
Hoboken, NJ (PRWEB) October 21, 2009 — John Wiley & Sons, Inc. will be present at Photo Plus Expo this year and will bring dozens of new titles as well as some award-winning authors for live demonstrations in their booth, 558. The PhotoPlus International Conference +Expo 2009 (PPE) will take place October 22-24 in New York City at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center.
Two Wiley authors will be making presentations at the event. Kevin Ames is a well-known commercial digital photographer who has written several Photoshop and photography books. His company, Ames Photographic Illustration, has done work for Honda, AT&T, and Westin Hotels. He also writes the “Digital Photographer’s Notebook” column for Photoshop User magazine, and is a Photoshop World Dream Team instructor.
Young Photographers Alliance Gala Awards Ceremony
by Jess on Sep.26, 2009, under auction, award, event, photographer, photography
The Young Photographers Alliance will hold its first Gala Awards Ceremony and Benefit Auction on 
Tuesday, October 13th, 2009, the evening before Picturehouse New York, at the Metropolitan Pavilion.
Awards will be presented to scholarship winners by distinguished photographers – including Mary Ellen Mark, Mark Seliger, Fred Conrad – and industry professionals – Lauren Wendell, VP/Publisher PDN and Mark Randall/World Studio.
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Photographers Gather in the Ancient City of Pingyao
by Jess on Sep.25, 2009, under event, festival, photographer, photography
BEIJING, Sept. 25 /PRNewswire-Asia/ — The small ancient city of Pingyao has successfully hosted the 2009 International Pingyao Photography Festival this past week. The China Guide ( http://www.thechinaguide.com/ ) describes the festival as a unique gathering of local and foreign talent celebrating and sharing the world of photography in a special environment.
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Professional Photographers of America Members Offer Photography Labs and Workshops
by Jess on Sep.04, 2009, under event, photography, workshop
Atlanta, GA (Vocus/PRWEB ) September 4, 2009 — Professional photographers are quite often willing to share their knowledge and mentor members of the trade who are just starting out or want to learn new techniques. The next chance is coming to photography studios around the country October 26, with Professional Photographers of America’s (PPA) “Super Monday” event.
“Newcomers to our photographic events often comment about how pleasantly surprised they are with the warm welcome they receive and the openness of other photographers in sharing success stories and tips of the trade,” says Ron Nichols, PPA’s president. “These days, anyone with $1,000 can purchase a quality camera and call themselves a photographer; however, the best camera in the world won’t compensate for poor technique. In photography, as in other professions, producing a quality product requires training and mentoring.”
