Many people who know me know that I’ve done a lot of animal and pet photography over the years. I’ve licensed images to companies for posters and editorial use, and I created a line of greeting cards which include some dogs. I’ve also photographed hundreds of dogs and cats for private sittings with and without their “people friends.” For some examples, visit candidcanine.com. From Friday to Sunday 2/8-2/10 I’ll be exhibiting at the Super Pet Expo in Edison, NJ (Booth number 337). I’ll be answering questions about digital photography and printing, setting up consulting sessions for people who want to learn more, and I’ll have cards, posters, matted photographs and some mini-pet photo books of my work available for sale. Elwood, the world’s ugliest dog (though I think he looks quite charming!) will also be there. Leashed pets are also welcome, which makes it quite an amazing event. Hope to see you there!
To find out more about the Super Pet Expo, visit superpetexpo.com.
I’ve been visiting Luminous-Landscape.com for news, reviews, training and information for about the last 10 years. It’s a fantastic resource, and I think that the site’s publisher, Michael Reichmann, and those who have contributed to the site have helped many photographers in many ways. And their images have undoubtedly inspired many to pick up a camera and capture the world around them.
The Luminous Landscape Inc., in August 2007, created an Endowment Fund to allow photographers to pursue special projects or educational opportunities. A total of $20,000 has been raised, and awards from $1,000-$5,000 will be given to photographers based on an application process which can be found on the Endowment Fund’s information page.
The judging panel for the Endowment Fund is a very distinguished group of photographers and educators: Stephen Johnson, Charles Cramer, Seth Resnick, Ian Lyons, Alain Briot, Nick Rains, John Paul Caponigro, Michael Johnston and Michael Reichmann.
I think that this is a great opportunity for anyone who has a project in their heart, but has not been able to make it a reality. My guess is that even some of those whose funding requests are not met will benefit from the process, leading to the creation of work that may not have been undertaken otherwise.
The Luminous Landscape Endowment Fund Application Period Ends 2/11/2008. For more information about the Endowment Fund, visit this page.
I just received the announcement/press release below. I learned much from Bruce Fraser through his books and in-person workshops, and over the years I was fortunate to have had a number of opportunities to speak with him about photography, color management and printing. A Tribute DVD made during a tribute to Bruce Fraser at Macworld 2007 is described below, and a Tribute fund has been set up to help pay for medical expenses that his family incurred while he was undergoing cancer treatment.
San Francisco, CA
January 31, 2008
The stars of imaging came out en masse during Macworld 2007 to honor one of their own: digital imaging pioneer Bruce Fraser. Much like the way Bruce’s inspired and generous work moved many thousands to create superior imaging; so were the industry’s giants, both corporate and individual, moved to come together to share their unique perspective, anecdotes, and most of all – appreciation for Bruce’s enormous contributions to the arts.
Now, a year later, the Bruce Fraser Tribute organizing committee, with the support of Adobe Systems, Inc., Apple, Inc., Epson America, Inc., Hewlett Packard Company, Microsoft Corporation, Peachpit Press, and X-Rite, Incorporated; is offering a faithful record of last year’s remarkable event, captured on DVD and available at no charge (shipping and handling fees apply) via www.brucefrasertribute.com.
The Tribute committee, comprised of Larry Baca, R. Mac Holbert, Chris Murphy, Andrew Rodney and Jeff Schewe, are asking the graphic arts community to consider making a voluntary donation to help retire medical expenses left behind by the rare lung cancer that took Bruce away from us. The donations can be made directly on the Tribute website.
“If you were fortunate to attend the Tribute itself, you will find the DVD to be a treasured keepsake; if not, you will experience a program that will touch your heart, make you laugh and most of all demonstrate how one thoughtful individual can hold a unique place in an industry and in the lives of all whom he touched,” says Baca.
The DVD culminates with an extraordinarily moving gesture of gratitude expressed by Bruce’s wife, Angela; displayed over a synchronized and moving arrangement of “Scotland the Brave” written and performed by famed musician Ronan Hardiman, who personally authorized the use of his commercially-released recording for the Tribute DVD.
The “Industry Celebration and Tribute to Bruce Fraser” DVD
An Industry Celebration and Tribute to Bruce Fraser was a lively and engaging recollection of how digital imaging and desktop color has evolved over more than 20 years to become the everyday phenomenon it is. Hosted with grace and unrehearsed humor by Bruce’s friend and fellow musician and artist, Graham Nash, the Tribute was filled with striking still visuals, video clips and told by the geeks and non-geeks who knew Bruce along the way, (including famed landscape photographer and digital pioneer Stephen Johnson; Bill Atkinson, an Apple Fellow and now a photographer himself; and Adobe Photoshop engineers and friends, Thomas Knoll and Mark Hamburg, to name but a few). An Industry Celebration and Tribute to Bruce Fraser gave attendees a vivid, inside look at how one dedicated and focused person of extraordinary humility could shape an industry, from billion dollar manufacturers to home-based photo enthusiasts.
To learn more about Bruce’s life and contributions, go to www.brucefrasertribute.com/press.php