photography
Photopreneur Releases “Amazing Public Domain Images Sourcebook” for Art Directors, Photo Editors and Others Seeking Free Images
by Jess on Jul.29, 2010, under books, copyright, photography, research, rights and permissions
New York (Vocus) July 28, 2010 Photopreneur, the No. 1 blog covering new opportunities in the photography business, today announced the release of its new book, “Amazing Public Domain Images Sourcebook.” At a time when photo editors, art directors, graphic designers, researchers, educators and bloggers worldwide are seeking free and low-cost images to illustrate their work, Photopreneur provides guidance on utilizing the world’s largest free photography collection: the tens of millions of images currently in the public domain.
The 232-page soft-cover book, published by New Media Entertainment, is available at Amazon at http://tinyurl.com/Public-Domain-Sourcebook.
Nick’s Gregan’s Ambiguous Misdirection
by Jess on Jul.12, 2010, under exhibition, photographer, photography
Kalahari Dune © Nick Gregan
(PRWEB) July 12, 2010
This is the very pinnacle of creative fine art photography.
Nick’s Gregan’s Ambiguous Misdirection exhibition is nothing like anything seen before in the Galleries of London!
Pushing the boundaries of contemporary photographers imagination, the depth and intrigue to this collection is captivating, it transports you into a generous roving space that is the curiosity of your imagination.
As you walk around the gallery each and every image begs the viewer to interact with it, to ask how they were created and where they were they created. The answer is in the visionary creativity that is the mind of the photographer.
Camera phones ‘no threat to real photography’, Polylooks survey finds
by Jess on Jul.03, 2010, under photography
London, 28 June, 2010. The rise and rise of ever more intuitive camera phones does not pose a threat to traditional photography, according to the findings of a nation-wide survey unveiled today. The survey of 2,245 consumers from across Great Britain conducted online by YouGov on behalf of Polylooks, Deutsche Telekom’s online photo agency, found that while only seven per cent of Britons say that using their camera phone has heightened their interest in photography, just over a fifth (21 per cent) believe that their camera phone is sufficient for their photographic needs.
Photocrati Fund Awards $5000 to Aspiring Photographer Mark J. Davis
by Jess on Jun.21, 2010, under competition, photography
Fishing For Leftovers- Copyright Mark J. Davis 2010
Boulder, CO (PRWEB) June 20, 2010 — Photocrati announced the winner of the 2010 Photocrati Fund emerging photographer’s grant this week. Mark J. Davis, a Seattle-based emerging photographer, will receive a $5,000 grant to pursue his on-going project Fishing For Leftovers, which highlights the impact of commercial over-fishing on small-scale subsistence fishermen in Southern Chile.
“Photocrati is very excited to support Mark J. Davis’ important environmental work in Chile,” said Erick M. Danzer, Founder and President of Photocrati. “He demonstrated the perfect combination of photographic talent, commitment to a significant cause and the ability to carry out his proposed work.”
Rare LIFE magazine Photographs Available For First Time
by Jess on Jun.16, 2010, under photography
Bohemia, NY (PRWEB) June 15, 2010 — Gandhi, Woodstock, Pablo Picasso, Marilyn Monroe, JFK, Nagasaki, and Babe Ruth are just a few of the original, iconic photographs from legendary LIFE magazine being offered for sale in partnership with venerable auction firm Lelands.com
Fashion Photographer Frank Rubio Launches New Website and New Partnership with Elite Models
by Jess on Jun.02, 2010, under photography
Miami, FL (PRWEB) June 1, 2010 — A Miami native, Frank Rubio was educated at Florida State University. While photography has always been a passion for Frank it was through the encouragement of his friends and the tutelage of CS Photographic that led to his pursuit of photography. Frank has also been tutored by photographer Lindsay Adler. His work is influenced by the late great photographer Richard Avedon and fashion photographer Greg Kadel.
The plans for the new website are to maintain current work for display purposes. The website was created using Viewbook, which caters to creatives in the realm of photography.
Frank Rubio and Elite Models Miami have formed a partnership to create editorial stories for the International market. Make sure to stay tuned into www.frankrubio.net for new images.
Knight Lights Up the Las Vegas Hilton with Rock n’ Roll History
by Jess on May.26, 2010, under gallery, photography
Las Vegas (Vocus/PRWEB ) May 26, 2010 — Robert M. Knight, one of the most acclaimed photographers in rock n’ roll history is bringing his art to the Las Vegas Hilton to be both enjoyed and even purchased by visitors starting May 28th with a huge musical kick off event.
For more than four decades, Knight has captured iconic images of music legends including Led Zeppelin, Eric Clapton, Rolling Stones, Jimi Hendrix, Elton John, Carlos Santana, Van Halen and Jeff Beck. His images are quintessential pieces of pop-culture mythology.
