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Photographers can win prizes in the Lensbaby Kubota Contest
Lensbaby is teaming up with photographer Kevin Kubota, founder of Kubota Photo Design, to create a Kubota Creative Tools Pak specifically for Lensbaby images. To kick-off this partnership, Lensbaby is announcing The Kubota Contest, a photo contest for photographers making the best use of Lensbaby Optics. All Lensbaby photographers are being asked to submit two photos taken with any Lensbaby lens (Composer, Muse and Control Freak) and any of Lensbaby’s six optics (Double Glass, Single Glass, Plastic, Fisheye, Soft Focus and Pinhole/Zone Plate), by Aug. 6 for a chance to win Lensbaby and Kubota Bucks as well as their own copy of the new Kubota Creative Tools, The Lensbaby Pak. The Lensbaby Pak will be available in September.

Kubota will choose one image from the photos taken with each Lensbaby optic as a winner, so there will be one image per optic, representing a total of six chances to win. Kubota will use the Actions in the new Kubota Creative Tools, The Lensbaby Pak to make the images pop. He’ll also show how it is done in a step-by-step Webinar, in which he will go through the process of editing each winning image. Prizes include $300 in KubotaBucks and $300 in Lensbaby Bucks for the grand-prize winner, as well as five runners-up prizes.

Contact kubotacontest@lensbaby.com with questions. The winning images will be announced Sept. 3.

Lexar announces 'Take the Next Shot' photo contest
July 8, 2010

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Nikon announces international photo contest
Nikon has announced its 33rd annual international digital photo competition will be open for entries from September 1, 2010. Participants can submit up to two images to either of the two categories - one with the theme 'Energy' and the other an un-themed, open category. The overall winner will be awarded the company's D3S digital SLR with two lenses, with catergory winners receiving a D300S or D5000 body and lenses. The contest runs until November 30th 2010. Click for more information about Nikon Photo Contest International 2010-2011

Press Release:

WORLDWIDE SUBMISSION PERIOD ANNOUNCED FOR THE 33RD NIKON PHOTO CONTEST INTERNATIONAL 2010-2011

MELVILLE, NY (June 30, 2010) – Nikon Corporation (Makoto Kimura, President) is pleased to announce that entries for the prestigious Nikon Photo Contest International 2010-2011 will be accepted between September 1 and November 30, 2010.

The 33rd Nikon Photo Contest International is sponsored by Nikon, and provides an opportunity for photographers of all skill levels around the world to communicate and contribute to photographic culture. Since it’s inception in 1969, the competition has steadily gained notoriety with photographers from every corner of the Earth with more than 320,000 photographers submitting more than 1,310,000 photos. v More than 18,000 photographers from 153 countries submitted more than 51,000 photos for the 2008-2009 competition. These numbers represent a new record for the largest number of entries by the most applicants from the most countries ever, making the Nikon Photo Contest International a truly global event.

The Categories:
Entries for the 2010-2011 contest will be accepted for two categories; The first category is a free subject category (A) and the second entitled "Energy” (B). Photos of any subject or theme are invited for the free subject category. Entries for the “Energy” category should be photos that capture the energy of sights and subjects that inspires, motivates or excites. Images covering a broad range of subject matter from throughout the world are expected for both categories. Entrants may not enter the same photo in both categories simultaneously.

Returning once again this year is The Emerging Talent Award, designed to embrace the growing number of younger photographers and provide them with an opportunity to share their photos with the world. Each year, young photographers capture many of the photos entered, and this award recognizes the importance of the next generation of photographers.

Entry Period:
Wednesday, September 1, 2010 through Tuesday, November 30, 2010

Entry Method: Fill out the application form on the Nikon Photo Contest International 2010-2011 website (http://www.nikon-ncpi.com/) and transmit image data via the form.

Number of Entries:
Two photos for each category (total of four) may be submitted.

Entry Format:
 Image data captured with a digital still camera (excluding that captured by medium-format and larger digital cameras) and image data created by scanning an image captured with a film camera (35mm or APS) will be accepted. Images that have been digitally enhanced or edited with software will also be accepted.

File Size:
10 MB or less per file

Image Format: JPEG only

Awards and Prizes:
Entries will be judged by well-known photographers currently active on the world stage. A total of 53 prizes will be awarded, with one photo to receive the contest Grand Prize. From each category, 16 photos will receive first, second and third prizes. Four photos entered by photographers aged 29 or younger will receive Emerging Talent Awards, while 16 Emerging Talent Award runners-up will have the chance to exhibit their entries in the contest Mini Gallery.

Winners will be announced in June 2011 with an exhibition of the winning photographs planned.* The goal of the Nikon Photo Contest International is to provide an opportunity for photographers to express themselves and to share their own feelings and impressions with people around the world through their photographs.

The following prizes will be awarded:**

* Exhibition venue and dates to be decided at a later date. ** Prizes to be awarded are subject to change without previous announcement. Prizes may not be exchanged for cash.

Cross-Country Classes in Wedding & Portrait Photography

Wedding & Portrait Photographers International (WPPI) is taking its professional photography education on the road this August and September.

Posted on June 24, 2010

Press Release

Following its 30th anniversary this year, Wedding & Portrait Photographers International (WPPI) announces its second annual WPPI Road Trip. Taking the fun and excitement of its annual convention and trade show in Las Vegas, NV, and bringing it on the road to 10 major U.S. cities this coming August and September, the 2010 WPPI Road Trip features a full day of educational classes conducted by the hottest most sought-after speakers in professional photography today.

The Road Trip will take place in the following 10 U.S. cities:

* Irvine, CA
* Sacramento, CA
* Seattle, WA
* Dallas, TX
* Washington, D.C.
* Chicago, IL
* Atlanta, GA
* Orlando, FL
* New Brunswick, NJ
* Detroit, MI.

* Business and Marketing
* Lighting
* Posing
* Wedding and Portrait shooting
* Photoshop and Postproduction

WPPI Road Trip guest speakers include: The Boudior Divas, Becker, Bambi Cantrell, Kay Eskridge, Andy Marcus, Doug Gordon, Jasmine Star, Dawn Shields, and Amber Holritz to name just a few.

For more information about locations, dates, speakers and registration, please visit www.wppionline.com/storage/roadTrip/roadTrip.html

Stepping Stones for the Photographic Trail With Sandra Nykerk
Sandra Nykerk has been teaching photography and natural history programs for more than twenty years. Her traditional photographs and fine art images have been widely published and exhibited in galleries throughout the region. She lives mostly in Gardiner, Montana, on the north boundary of Yellowstone National Park, but can often be found trolling the backcountry of the Southwest for petroglyphs, banded rock formations, and spotted lizards. www.sandranykerk.com Seminar Description In this full-day seminar, Sandra will lead you through a discussion on photographic principles and techniques illustrated with her stunning imagery. Topics covered by Sandra include:

• A Creative Look at Your World
• Using Lenses to Enhance your Creative Composition
• Basic Editing Skills & Sandra's Favorite "Stones"
• Understanding the Histogram
• The Two Pieces of Equipment You Can't Leave Home Without
• See the Light
• Speak Geek: A Basic Digital Dictionary
• The Most Important Camera Settings

TO REGISTER: http:www.regonline.com/citywideseattle http:www.regonline.com/citywidelosangeles http:www.regonline.com/citywidechicago http:www.regonline.com/citywidenewyork

 

• Colorado Photography Workshops
• June 26 - July 2, 2010: Glacier National Park Photography Workshop
• Les Rencontres D'Arles Photographie - (France) July 3 - September 19, 2010
• July 9, 10 & 11, 2010: Rocky Mtn Nat'l Park Weekend Photography Workshop
• PHotoExpana - International Festival of Photography (Madrid, Spain)
• August 21st - 24th & 25th - 27th, 2010: Oregon Coast Photography Workshop
             Two Part Workshop; Enroll in Part One, Part Two or Both
• FOTOSEPTIEMBRE USA-SAFOTO - (San Antonio, TX) Month of September 2010
• September 23rd - 25th & 27th - 29th, 2010: Colorado Autumn Photography Workshop
                  Two Part Workshop; Enroll in Part One, Part Two or Both
• Atlanta Celebrates Photography - (Atlanta, GA) Month of October 2010
• October 1, 2 & 3, 2010: Garden of the Gods Weekend Photography Workshop

Trade body PMA has announced its show will move to September in 2011 and be open to the public for the first time. Traditionally held in the first quarter of the year, the show is being moved to fit with product release and buying periods, following a quiet 2010 show. Its spring scheduling brought it into competition with the CES electronics show (which Canon chose to attend in preference in 2010), which will be avoided with its September 8-10 2011 slot. A September date in 2012 would risk overlapping with the larger Photokina show in Europe, however. For the first time, the show will officially open its doors to members of the public, with enthusiasts able to attend on Saturday September 10th.

Press Release:

PMA announces PMA 2011 will be September 8-10, 2011
Fall event kicks off key holiday promotional season for industry

• PMA 2011 will be Sept. 8-10, 2011, in Las Vegas, Nev.

The PMA show is traditionally held in the first quarter, but changes in industry buying cycles and technology developments made the new schedule advantageous.

“Based on input from key suppliers and trade groups, the PMA show is changing dates to better serve the photo industry,” says Ted Fox, executive director and CEO, PMA.

“Having the PMA 2011 show on the leading edge of the holiday season is the best opportunity to make critical buying decisions for the fourth quarter,” says Brian Wood, 2010-2011 PMA international president.

“PMA member retailers and service providers can now use the largest annual photo imaging show and conference to find those new products and services that will make a holiday season successful,” explains Fox. “Also, world-class PMA convention education will provide the most up-to-date retail trends and market information.”

Fox notes the fast-paced business world today means nimble retailers and service providers no longer need the long lead of a first-quarter event. Conversely, the fall show dates are ideal for those large chain stores that do place purchase orders long in advance.

“Fall makes great sense for the PMA show,” says Mike Worswick, co-owner of Wolfe’s Cameras, Camcorders & Computers, Topeka, Kan., and president, Photographic Research Organization (PRO). “Specialty retailers are not ready to buy merchandise in February. Instead of viewing late spring products, retailers can nail down program details for holiday merchandise.”

“Most of our major vendors introduce new product lines twice each year – winter and fall,” adds Richard Yagjian, executive vice president and COO, W.B. Hunt Co. Inc., Melrose, Mass. “A PMA annual show in the fall overcomes the problem of second-half product introductions coming to market without much fanfare. The industry will benefit.”

“The proximity of early September dates makes PMA 2011 the ideal kickoff for the holiday selling season,” says Fox. “The PMA show serves as the media showcase for the photo/imaging industry – generating thousands of blog posts, newspaper articles, and YouTube videos. Moving the show to September highlights photography for the holidays. This includes new cameras and camcorders, but also the evolving photo publishing market, including photo books, cards, calendars, and more.”

“From the independent specialty retailer’s point of view, I’m very pleased with this announcement,” says Brent Bowyer, executive director, Independent Photo Imagers (IPI), Henderson, Nev. “I welcome the opportunity to attend an early September educational event and trade show to be prepared for the huge holiday buying season. This is a fabulous idea.”

To build on the excitement of the photo/imaging category, the PMA 2011 show will be open to photo enthusiasts on Saturday, Sept. 10.

“Our very successful Digital Expo, held each year in Australia, has shown the appetite of consumers for hands-on photography experiences is considerable,” says Fox. “For the first time, enthusiast and hobbyist photographers can walk the show floor to see and touch the latest cameras and imaging technology.”

PMA member associations – including the Digital Imaging Marketing Association® (DIMA®), Photo Imaging Education Association (PIEA), and Professional Picture Framers Association™ (PPFA®) – will hold their customary conferences Sept. 6-11, in conjunction with PMA 2011.

Understanding the first-quarter time period is ideal for the school portrait, sports, and event photo markets, PMA is considering a spring 2011 event for the Professional School Photographers Association International™ (PSPA™) and Sports Photographers Association of America (SPAA®). More details will be available after the leadership of these PMA member associations meet in the coming weeks.

“We are extremely confident PMA will fulfill our conference needs with a PSPA conference colocating with SPAA in the first half of 2011,” says Ken Strawbridge, president, Strawbridge Studios Inc., and past president, PMA and PSPA. “I respect this decision and think it will end up proving extremely positive for all segments of the photo imaging industry.”

“I give PMA a lot of credit for adapting its convention planning to its different segments of the industry,” says Tom Hayes, Visual Image Photography, Cedarburg, Wis. “We all have different buying cycles and varying convenient times to attend a convention. PMA recognizes this, and I am sure will fulfill all of our educational needs.”

Issues regarding future dates of international PMA events that could be potentially affected by the change, such as the PMA Canada Photo Expo, will be addressed at upcoming advisory committee meetings, according to Fox.