Leica Camera AG of Solms, Germany has informed its dealer network that they will not be participating in the 2010 PMA show in Anaheim, California. This is the second such announcement from an important player in the photography industry following Canon USA’s announcement of the decision to skip PMA 2010.

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Canon USA has confirmed the surprising news that they will not be attending the 2010 Photo Marketing Association (PMA) show in Anaheim, California.

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Do you know how to light an elf or an airplane? Can you do it with small flashes? Photographer Joe McNally has and shares the secrets and the results in this unusual book on photography lighting.

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Bogen Imaging will be hosting a free webinar on how to take amazing photos of the beautiful fall foliage, titled “Capturing the Brilliance of Fall: Roundtable with Adam Barker.” The webinar will be held on Friday, September 18th, 2009 from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. EDT. The webinar will provide fall foliage photo tips that include, composition, exposure, filters, and lens selection. It will be lead by Adam Barker, who specializes in landscape photography and David Fisher, Bogen Imaging’s webinar host. Read the rest of this entry »

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Datacolor just announced the publication of a new photograph book titled “Colors of My Life.” The new book, published through Blurb, includes beautiful images taken by consumers as part of a photo contest sponsored by Datacolor. All proceeds from the book will benefit Hope for Children, a charity dedicated to improving the lives of homeless and impoverished children in Chile. Read the rest of this entry »

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Today, Scott Kelby announced the “Shoot on the Sidelines With Scott Kelby and Mike Olivella” amateur photography contest. This contest is only open to amateur photographers. Contestants can upload one of their best sports-related photos to the contest Flickr Group for a chance to win an all-expense paid trip to shoot from the sidelines of the Florida State Seminoles vs. the Jacksonville State Gamecocks college football game on Saturday, September 12, 2009 in Tallahassee, FL. Read the rest of this entry »

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Nick Kelsh’s new tutorial DVD, “How to Photograph Your Baby,” provides parents a step-by-step look at how to expertly frame, light and compose display-worthy photos of their children. Kelsh’s three main concepts - get closer to your baby, find the right light, and take multiple shots - are illuminated by clear examples and easy-to-follow demonstrations. Additional sections include tips on capturing the personality of your child as well as framing and display recommendations. Photographs composed under Nick’s guidance take on a personal, emotional touch - something that can never be achieved in a generic photography studio. Read the rest of this entry »

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The Sea Otter Classic is an annual bike festival held at world famous Laguna Seca Raceway outside Monterey, California. It takes place every spring and has all kinds of mountain bike and roadracing events as well as bicycle and accessory manufacturer displays. I thought it would be cool to give you a quick inside view of the event through the eyes of a professional photographer…

Who are you?
Carson Blume - cyclist, runner, mountaineer, entrepreneur, photographer, instructor.
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This morning KODAK announced earnings and financial information via a conference call and webcast. Eastman Kodak Company Chairman and CEO Antonio M. Perez and CFO Frank Sklarsky in an Earnings Conference call that lasted a few minutes over an hour reported on Kodak’s First Quarter - 2009 financials.
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The Center for Fine Art Photography is accepting entries for their two photography contests, a Portfolio Showcase and a Documentary exhibition. Eligibility ranges from U.S., international, professional and amateur photographers who are working in black and white or color, using traditional or digital methods or elements of both processes. They also encourage individual artistic interpretation of its themes. All entries may be submitted online. Read the rest of this entry »

Bogen Imaging will be hosting a free webinar on how to shoot better fashionable wedding photography, titled “Fashionable Wedding Photography: Roundtable with Claudio Basso.” The webinar will be held on Friday, April 17th, 2009 from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. EDT. The webinar will be lead by Claudio Basso, one of the worlds most respected fashion photographers. Caludio is renowned from Milan to London, Paris and New York for creating editorial for prestigious magazines such as American and Italian Vogue, New York Woman, French Elle, Vanity and Grazia. Registrants also have the chance to win a Metz flash at the end of the webinar. Read the rest of this entry »

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So, you’ve heard about microstock and thought about selling your images that way. It sounds like easy money, just uploading photos and waiting for a buyer to come along. Well, there is a little more to it than that. Not to worry, here’s a condensed introduction. Let’s start at the beginning.

First step is to sign up with a microstock agency and apply for a contributor account. Upon approval, you can start uploading pictures. Some will get accepted, some will not. You learn from your rejections until eventually, they become a rarity. In the meantime, your portfolio grows and with it comes sales. You cash out, impress your friends, and go back to uploading more photos.
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