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Immerse Yourself in Images at Imaging USA's Print Exhibit

Immerse Yourself in Images at Imaging USA’s International Print Exhibit

ATLANTA – Come and get an eyeful of the more than 2,500 award-winning images displayed at the International Print Exhibit during Imaging USA, the first major photographic industry event of 2007. On display in San Antonio, Texas, from January 14-16, 2007, this exhibition—the world’s largest annual photographic print exhibit—will awe and inspire.

These professional images come from around the world and are largely from the Professional Photographers of America’s prestigious International Print Competition. You will truly see the best of the best here! This year's exhibit features all of the images from the 2006 PPA Loan and General Collections, including images from PPA's Imaging Excellence Award recipients and Photographer of the Year Award winners. And don't miss the special display of works from Al Gilbert, PPA's 2007 Lifetime Achievement Award Winner. Attendees can learn more about PPA's International Print Competition by spending some time with PPA Affiliated Jurors and receiving personal critiques of the images. Student Volunteers can also have their portfolios critiqued by the PPA Print Exhibition judges.

The print exhibit and Imaging Expo are included with your Imaging USA pass, and are also available individually for only $35.

About Imaging USA
With a 400+ booth industry expo, 65 educational sessions, and the international print exhibition, Imaging USA has established itself as the first major photographic event of the year. Imaging USA began in 1884 as the annual convention and trade show for Professional Photographers of America and is the longest running national photographic convention, expo and image exhibition in the United States. In 2000 the name was changed to Imaging USA to reflect the evolution of the show and changes in the industry. Imaging USA continues to grow and evolve. In 2006 Imaging USA became home to two new conferences: SEPCON (the Sport and Event Photographers Conference), the annual conference of the Society of Sport and Event Photographers (www.SEPsociety.com), and the Commercial Photography Conference, the annual conference of Commercial Photographers International (www.MyCPI.com). In 2006, Imaging USA also welcomed Adobe as an official sponsor of the Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom for Photographers track. For more information, visit www.imagingusa.org.

Get a Head Start with Pre-Convention Programming!

Come Early to Imaging USA and SEPCON– Pre-Convention Programming

ATLANTA – Co-located in San Antonio, Texas, the first major photographic industry events of 2007 have more to offer than meets the eye. Imaging USA and SEPCON, the Sport & Event Photographers’ Conference, have general programming and tradeshows from Sunday, January 14 to Tuesday, January 16, 2007. But before the conventions begin, you can attend business and educational seminars and workshops from Thursday, January 11 to Saturday, January 13.

With programs ranging from Financial Management and Accounting to Event Photography Business Essentials, Imaging USA and SEPCON Pre-Convention Programming has something to offer everyone. Whether you desire a more focused, in-depth study of how to create a studio business plan, or live demonstrations of lighting techniques, these programs are for you. Pre-convention programming is designed for the serious photographer wanting to increase his/her skills and business. You can even attend these classes if you are not staying for Imaging USA or SEPCON. Remember, these programs are available at a low, additional price, separate from Imaging USA or SEPCON passes. Register for one or as many as you can fit into your schedule!

Be sure to consult www.ImagingUSA.org for the most current dates, times, and prices of these programs, as many run simultaneously.

Gregory Heisler to Speak at Imaging USA

Gregory Heisler, Iconic Portrait Photographer, to Speak at Imaging USA

ATLANTA - On Monday night, January 15, 2007, acclaimed portrait photographer Gregory Heisler will present the Imaging USA Super Program: “Before Chips to After Digital – Making a Transition.”

Well known for his TIME magazine covers, Heisler is a New York-based photographer who is renowned for his technical mastery and thoughtful responsiveness. Many magazine covers, advertising campaigns, and private portraits have received this master’s touch. One of foremost editorial portraitists working today, his drive is manifested in his hands-on approach to all aspects of the image making process.

During his presentation, sponsored by Canon, Heisler will display his stunning array of work while sharing experiences from photographing some of the world’s most notable figures. Heisler will also talk about how working with digital technology has changed his way of “seeing” photography. Attendees at Imaging USA will have the chance to listen and be inspired by one of the industry’s greatest.

For more information on Gregory Heisler and/or his Imaging USA program, please visit the following websites:

gregoryheisler.com

www.photoworkshop.com/canon/explorers/gregory_heisler/heisler.html

Protecting Your Digital Event Images

PPA member Rick Williams of Four Season Photography in Mobile, Alabama offered us the following advice for protecting your image files when shooting a wedding or event:

1. Dump your card during the event to a laptop or other device. This will give you an instant backup copy.
2. Keep the backup device separate from the camera/camera case. If your camera or case is stolen, you will still have one backup.
3. Never leave cards in the camera. Rick keeps them in his pocket to prevent loss in case of camera theft.
4. On return to the studio, dump everything onto a computer there and immediately burn a DVD of the event images.
5. Take the DVD to another secure location.

 

Online ordering now available at Blossom Publishing

Blossom Publishing is pleased to announce expanded support of professional photographers with its new e-commerce service, Blossom Direct.

As of January 2007, photographers who design their own printed marketing materials can now upload press-ready files and order online. “Blossom Direct makes it even easier for photographers to save time and money by enabling them to place an order and upload their designed files when they want, even nights and weekends,” says Dan Trainor III, president of Blossom Publishing.

O'Reilly Announces the Winners of the 2006 Photoshop Cook-Off Contest Photo Feast: Cooked Images Go Public

O'Reilly Announces the Winners of the 2006 Photoshop Cook-Off Contest Photo Feast: Cooked Images Go Public

O'Reilly Media announced today the winners of the Photoshop Cook-Off Contest at PhotoPlus Expo 2006. Grand Prize Winner Suzanne Pitts and ten additional winners in five categories were selected from hundreds of submissions created by Photoshop aficionados. Entrants excitedly responded to the opportunity to "cook" their digital entries using "recipes" from any of five O'Reilly Cookbooks.

"What's so wonderful about the Cook-Off contest is that everyone's a winner," says Betsy Waliszewski, who organized the contest along with Cookbook' editor Edie Freedman. "The O'Reilly recipes used to manipulate the images stirred the creative visions of photographers at all levels, from enthusiasts to seasoned professionals."

A panel of fifteen A-list photographers--including O'Reilly authors Mikkel Aaland, Peter Krogh, Ken Milburn, and Eddie Tapp--chose the winning entries. The winning images range from Pitts' arresting black-and-white photo of a ballet trio to a fancifully surreal image of a flower budding from a peeled orange.

PPA's Affiliate Communications Competition

PPA's Affiliate Communications Competition is designed to encourage excellence in affiliate publications (newsletters and websites) and to recognize the individuals who spend their time and energy editing, designing, and maintaining these publications to keep members informed.

We are now accepting submissions for the Affiliate Communications Competition. Entries must be received at PPA no later than Friday, February 23, 2007. For more information and to download rules and entry forms, visit competitions.ppa.com