New Canon Video Contest on Vimeo.com: The Story Behind The Still

I recently learned about a new and very innovative video contest sponsored by Canon and hosted by the video sharing site, Vimeo. After seeing the impressive opening video here on Vimeo.com, my interest was further piqued. It’s called: “The Story Beyond The Still Contest,” and it allows photographers and videographers to “showcase their creativity in [...]

Photographer Colin Finlay to Host Live Free Discussion 2/4/2010

I recently received information about this event slated for Thursday 2/4/2010 on a LinkedIn Group. I’ve met Colin Finlay on a few occasions over the years, and I interviewed him for an ImagingBuffet.com podcast, which you can find here. I find his documentary work to be outstanding, both in its subject matter as well as [...]

Recent Tips and Art Resources Column (plus archives) on RedDogJournal.com

I recently wrote another column at RedDogJournal.com that I thought might be of interest. I generally write a column for their site every other week. In it I often offer printing tips and techniques, and other areas I highlight include: photo-related events; learning resources; exhibitions; talks and photo contests. For example, a tip from my [...]

Photofocus Podcast with Scott Bourne and Chase Jarvis

I just had a chance to read the show notes for the most recent Photofocus Podcast with hosts Scott Bourne and Chase Jarvis, and found the information to be excellent. Both hosts offered great information about these topics and more:
• Lens selection for different uses
• Ideal sizes for Apple Aperture catalogs (number of images)
• Video [...]

PhotoPlus Expo New York City 2nd Day Observations: 5 More Trade Show Booth Suggestions

The PhotoPlus Expo trade show was absolutely packed with people on Friday, and I had a chance to explore much more. Here are 5 more recommended booths to check out.
1. LR Fine Art Mounting and Framing (Booth #165)
Have you ever wanted to get your work face mounted to Plexiglas, mounted on dibond (a relatively lightweight [...]

PhotoPlus Expo New York City 1st Day Observations: 5 Trade Show Booth Suggestions

The PDN PhotoPlus International Conference + Expo’s 26th annual trade show is in full swing, and as usual, it’s impressive, both for the trade show offerings, as well as the excellent seminars in lecture halls off the show floor. It appears to me that there are fewer companies showing their goods and services this year [...]

Lexar Media to Host Presentations from Professional Photographers at PhotoPlus Expo in New York City

I just received this press release and thought that I’d share this information about the three outstanding photographers who will be giving talks at the Lexar Media booth at PhotoPlus Expo in NYC. I always enjoy hearing from photographers as they talk about their work. That’s what helps makes PhotoPlus Expo such a great show. [...]

Outdoor Photography Tips Seminar 9/15/2009 in New Jersey

After giving a few seminars at libraries and at Alfa Art Gallery in New Brunswick, NJ over the last few months, I realized how much interest there is in seminars that cover basic and intermediate photo techniques. With my show, East + West, finishing up this Wednesday, I decided to conduct a seminar Tuesday evening [...]

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