Upcoming PhotoPlus Expo Seminars and Book Signings

Fall is here, and that means one of the world’s largest photo shows-PDN PhotoPlus International Conference + Expo 2007 (a.k.a. PhotoPlus Expo) is coming to New York City from October 18-20, 2007.

First, I’d like to announce that I’ll be signing copies of my new book, 301 Inkjet Tips and Techniques: An Essential Printing Resource for Photographers (Published by Course Technology PTR) from 1:30-2:30pm Thursday and 3-4:00pm on Friday afternoon at the Thomson Course Technology booth (#1823) on the show floor at the Expo. The front and back cover of the book are shown below.

(Click on image above for a direct link to the book’s page on Amazon.com.)

I’ll also be giving a two hour seminar on Saturday, October 20 from 3:45 PM – 5:45 PM entitled “50 Inkjet Tips & Techniques”

Below is the session description:

Title: 50 Inkjet Tips & Techniques [SC8]

This lecture-demonstration by photographer and consultant Andrew Darlow
covers 50 specific tips for high-end inkjet printing, including: an overview
of pro-quality printers from Canon, Epson and HP; suggested papers for
fine-art prints and commercial portfolios; color management tools and
advice; portfolio ideas and samples; suggestions for making great black and
white prints; and tips for optimizing print quality. Selected prints from
Canon, Epson and HP printers will be on display, and participants will
receive printed materials with links to products and tutorials. All levels.

The seminar will be sponsored by Professional Graphics Systems & Services Inc., and I thank them for their support. (They can be reached at 800-344-0855 or 914-345-3033)

I look forward to seeing many longtime friends and meeting many people who I’ve met through e-mail, newsgroups, blogs, podcasts and their books at the event. For more information about the PhotoPlus Expo, or to register, visit https://www.photoplusexpo.com.

World’s Largest Photo on Display until Sat. 9/29

I had an opportunity to visit the exhibition entitled “The Great Picture” at The Art Center College of Design in Pasadena, California a few days ago. It was spectacular. I plan to do a longer post with some of my photos soon, but I wanted to post this just in case any of our readers are in the area and can make it to the show before it closes.

For more info and hours (Saturday hours are noon to 6PM), visit www.legacyphotoproject.com.

Two photo competition deadlines (one 9/14/2007 the other 9/21/2007)

I’d like to let people know about two photo competitions being run by three organizations I highly respect, and of which I’m a member or subscriber. The first is the CameraArts Showcase Edition contest. In association with The Center for Fine Art Photography (Ft. Collins, CO) CameraArts magazine is filling the pages of its November/December 2007 issue with the work of the winners of four categories, and the Grand Prize is the cover. The deadline for entries is Friday 9/14 (today) and for more info, visit The Center for Fine Art Photography.

I am a member of The Center For Fine Art Photography’s Ambassador’s Circle, which is a group of volunteers who help to share information about events and calls for entry. More information about the Ambassadors’ program can be found on The Center’s Website. I also subscribe to CameraArts magazine and I highly recommend it for anyone who likes to see beautifully printed photography and well-written essays and technical articles about photography.

The second competition is organized by the APA (Advertising Photographers of America), and is entitled: “Silver to Pixels.” APA is celebrating 25 Years with this competition, which offers photographers a great way to showcase their work and win national recognition from leaders in the photographic and advertising industry. APA welcomes submissions via online entry at https://www.apanational.com/ and has extended the deadline for entries to September 21 at Midnight EST. I’ve been a member of APA/NY for over 5 years and I’ve met and learned from many other photographers at APA events over the years, and through APAnet and APAdigital, two online forums open to both members and non-members.