Fujifilm and Rite Aid announced their new Picture Perfect Halloween Photo Contest. Halloween lovers can register, submit photos and vote on other entries until November 9, 2009 at www.HalloweenPhotoContest.com. Prizes include a three day, two night trip to Hersheypark in the Dark 2010, a New York Institute of Photography course on the Fundamentals of Digital Photography plus a $100 Rite Aid gift card, a Fujifilm FinePix Z33WP waterproof digital camera plus a $75 Rite Aid gift card, and a reusable MY Way digital camera plus a $50 Rite Aid gift card. Read the rest of this entry »

Olympus launched their latest series of photography clases, specifically in the areas of lighting, portraiture and macro photography. These classes for photo enthusiasts will be taught using one of Olympus’ popular E-System products, including the E-3, E-30 and E-620, and the PEN E-P1. The classes are designed to encourage Olympus DSLR owners to experiment, move beyond their traditional shooting practices, and optimize their camera’s functionality. Read the rest of this entry »

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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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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Bogen Imaging has just announced the launch of the Gitzo 5 Star Summer Tour. The Gitzo 5 Star Summer Tour is a free ongoing road show hosted by Bogen Imaging, that will run from July to October with 17 stops planned at various photo specialty dealers across the country. At each stop, participants can engage with Bogen Imaging pros about the latest and greatest from Gitzo, take advantage of amazing trade in offers as well as register to win some great Gitzo products. Read the rest of this entry »

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Bogen Imaging will be hosting a free webinar on how to shoot adventure sports photos, titled “Adventure Sports Photography: Round Table with Adventure Photographer Michael Clark.” The webinar will be held on Friday, July 17th, 2009 from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. EDT. The webinar will discuss what shooters need to know and the best gear to use for shooting adventure sports photography. It will be lead by Michael Clark, an internationally published professional adventure photographer and David Fisher, Bogen Imaging’s webinar host. Read the rest of this entry »

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PhotographyREVIEW.com Fireworks Photography Resources

Everyone enjoys fireworks. And for photographers, taking pictures that really capture the essence of a fireworks show makes the experience that much more rewarding. A tripod and slow shutter speeds are the trick to capturing fireworks. It’s not difficult and every photographer should try it at least once. Below, you’ll find links to some excellent fireworks photography articles on this site.

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Clik Elite was officially introduced to the world at the PMA tradeshow this spring. I was really impressed with the backapcks they had at the show. But I was even more impressed by their genuine interest in what outdoor, action sports photographers like me want. These guys are making the camera packs I’ve been wanting (and requesting) for years. The Clik Elite packs are built for photographers who actually spend time in the backcountry, with an eye for real backcountry needs - hydration, food and clothing storage, and good fit. I need a backpack that allows me to ride, ski or hike comfortably and safely and that can accommodate extra clothing, tools and food as well as my camera gear. Since the majority of my photography is done from skis or a mountain bike, I was anxious to get my hands on a pack to test.
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Bogen Imaging will be hosting a free webinar on how to shoot better wildlife and zoo photos, titled “A Budget Safari – Wildlife Photography at Your Local Zoo: Roundtable with Julie Larsen Maher.” The webinar will be held on Friday, June 19th, 2009 from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. EDT. The webinar will discuss the best practices, gear, and times to visit when shooting wildlife at a local zoo. It will be lead by Julie Larsen Maher, a Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) Staff Photographer and David Fisher, Bogen Imaging’s Gitzo, Metz, Gossen and Litepanels Product Manager. Read the rest of this entry »

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Today, Canon announced its Live Learning education program for photographers who use or are interested in Canon’s line of EOS products. There will be two different categories of classes and workshops available, the Canon Live Learning EOS Essentials and EOS Extras. Read the rest of this entry »