ImagingBuffet.com Named a Top 100 Photography Blog

First, I’d like to wish all of our readers a very happy new year. This is my first post of 2009. A nice holiday present came in the form of recognition by the folks at photography-colleges.org. ImagingBuffet.com was named to their list of “Top 100 Photography Blogs.” I’d like to thank them for putting The Imaging Buffet on the same page as some of my favorite blogs, including Photojojo.com, American Photo’s “State of the Art,” PDN’s “PDN Pulse,”  This Week in Photography,  Strobist, Scott Kelby’s “Photoshop Insider,” and many others. Feel free to share some of your favorite photo blogs in our comments section (preferably with a reason why you are selecting them).

And happy new year once again!

Upcoming Full Day Inkjet Printing Workshop in NJ

I just checked with Nancy Ori and learned that there are a few spaces still available for the upcoming Full Day Inkjet Printing Workshop that I’ll be conducting on Friday, 1/9/2009 in Berkeley Heights, NJ. The workshop is entitled: Fine-Art Inkjet Printing Full Day Workshop: How to Prepare Files and Make Gallery-Quality Prints and it is limited to just five participants. I’ve conducted about ten of these at Nancy Ori Studios over the last six months, and the response I’ve received from attendees has been fantastic. You can read the full class description and some testimonials on this page. The early registration discount ends on Tuesday, December 30, 2008 (total including materials fee is $249 instead of $294).

A two-page PDF brochure with pricing and information can be found here. To register, call Nancy Ori Studio at (908) 790-8820 or e-mail Nancy Ori here.

PDNB Gallery Book Signing Event With Al Satterwhite 12/20/2008

I recently received this announcement. I’ve had the honor of meeting Al Satterwhite on multiple occasions over the years. He is a great photographer who has had a career in both film and still imagery.

Location: Photographs Do Not Bend Gallery
Date: Saturday, December 20, 2008
Time: 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM

A limited number of special boxed sets are available which will include two 11″ x 14″ archival pigment prints, one each of Ali and Schwarzenegger, selected by the author.

Below is an overview of the book, as well as quote from Roy Firestone:

This book features photographs of Muhammad Ali and Arnold Schwarzenegger from the 1970’s. Both iconic figures were at the height of their physical prowess during this time. Satterwhite’s black and white photographs are remarkably vivid portraits of these heroes, exploring their brawn and willpower.

Arnold Schwarzenegger does not seem to be comparable to Muhammad Ali on the surface. But look closer. Both Ali and Schwarzenegger came from nowhere to win titles. Both men were great physical specimens, but later became known for their wit, humanity and crowd-pleasing nature, not merely for their brawn. And, of course, both men became known as two of the greatest icons of their time. They did it largely because they were both able to overcome stereotypes and false perceptions. – Roy Firestone

For more information, visit Photographs Do Not Bend Gallery.

Related Links
• Press Release about Al Satterwhite being honored as a Nikon “Legend Behind the Lens.”
• Al Satterwhite’s website

Sponsored/Affiliate Links
• Al Satterwhite’s Books/Videos on Amazon.com
• Books/Videos Featuring Muhammad Ali on Amazon.com
• Books/Videos Featuring Arnold Schwarzenegger on Amazon.com