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Adobe announces a full summer of free eSeminars

Adobe announces a full summer of free eSeminars to help you discover new dimensions in digital imaging as Adobe software experts demonstrate and explore the many new features of Adobe Photoshop CS3. This free eSeminar series is specifically designed to help professionals who use photography and digital imaging in their work as well as photography enthusiasts. Here are the titles, dates and times. For more information, including detailed session descriptions, or to register please go to www.adobe.com/go/prophotoeseminars.

• Photoshop CS3 – 2 Editions, Learn What’s New
  Tuesday, June 5th, 2007 9:00 A.M. PDT
• Which Photoshop is right for you? Photoshop-- See What’s Possible™ 
  Tuesday, June 12th, 2007 9:00 A.M. PDT
• Printing from Photoshop and Lightroom as part of your workflow
  Tuesday, July 17th, 2007 9:00 A.M. PDT
• Adobe Photoshop CS3 and Lightroom - the complete Photography workflow solution
  Tuesday, July 31st, 2007 9:00 A.M. PDT

PPA Joins in the Launch of the Copyright Alliance

Professional Photographers of America (PPA) joined with 28 other organizations to launch the Copyright Alliance May 17 in Washington, D.C.  The Alliance is committed to protecting copyright, the men and women whose livelihood depends on copyright, and the 11.3 million American jobs based on copyright-related businesses and industries.

“Being part of the Copyright Alliance is a natural fit for PPA. We have a long tradition of standing up to protect photographers’ copyrights—it is one of our top priorities,” states PPA President Jack Reznicki.

The Alliance comprises 29 organizations from the worlds of entertainment, arts, technology and sports, and represents an estimated 11 million Americans working in copyright-related industries. The Alliance believes that copyright law promotes creativity and job creation, which combine to strengthen the U.S. economy. Those who create copyrighted works rely on the copyright law and its enforcement. Without it, these creators would likely cease to exist, or at the very least, cease to produce these important works that are enjoyed around the world.

Hallmark Museum Announces Expansion

George J. Rosa III, Founder and President of Hallmark Museum of
Contemporary Photography has announced that the museum will expand its
exhibition, archive and exhibit preparation spaces in January 2008.

The new facilities, in the historic Crocker Bank Building at the
entrance to the renaissance district of downtown Turners Falls,
Massachusetts, will provide three new galleries, an exhibit mounting
and framing area, staff quarters, a photographic book shop and an
archive room for study of the museums permanent collection.

Local Store Provides Big Time Quality and Service: Akre Photo Stop Streamlines Business with Mitsubishi DPS Click 5000 System.

Idaho-based photo retailer now provides the same print speed as larger stores, with the superior service of a boutique shop.

Akre’s Photo Stop in Priest River, Idaho is a popular destination for residents looking to have high-quality photography printing completed quickly. That is why proprietor Sandy Akre recently decided to change her entire line of one-hour, chemical treatment solutions for the DPS Click 5000 digital photo processing system from Mitsubishi Digital Electronics America’s Photo Imaging Division

“We purchased the Click system with two CP-9550DW-U printers and have one set to 4 x 6 and another at 5 x 7,” said Akre. “This means that if we have large orders that come in, we can have both running at once and cut the print time in half. We bought the system from SouthPoint Imaging and have been happy with its performance since it was installed.”

Memory Card Machine Helps Madame Tussauds Send Customers Home with the Stars Even Faster with Mitsubishi CP-9550DW Dye-Sublimation Printer

World-famous wax museum now employs Your Picture Postcard Kiosk powered by Mitsubishi CP-9550DW.

The magic of Madame Tussauds world-famous wax museums is in the eye of the beholder.  Thanks to Memory Card Machine (www.memorycardmachine.com) and its Your Picture Postcard kiosk, Madame Tussauds visitors can take home brilliant photos with these iconic wax figures, or mail them via postcard to friends and family. 

    Recently, Memory Card Machine decided to switch the printer portion of its Your Picture Postcard kiosks to the CP-9550DW digital photo printer from Mitsubishi Digital Electronics America’s Photo Imaging Division.  According to Mike Maida, founder and principal, Memory Card Machine, the switch couldn’t have been easier, and the print capabilities of the Mitsubishi CP-9550DW have significantly reduced print times for customers.

Closeup Shooting: A Guide to Closeup, Tabletop, and Macro Photography

Closeup photography is one of the most fascinating photographic genres. "Closeup Shooting: A Guide to Closeup, Tabletop, and Macro Photography" takes the reader on a journey into this fascinating world of small, smaller, and smallest objects, and shows how to capture their beauty with photographic images. Each step of the way is carefully explained; choosing the right equipment, using ambient or artificial lighting, and conceptualizing and framing the perfect shot.

The "table top photographer" is trying to shoot a small object, a product, or a tiny treasure for display on the web (e.g., eBay) or in print. This book teaches the importance of choosing the appropriate lighting and backdrop, as well as the creative use of the camera's features, which are key to getting a perfect image.

Cyrill Harnischmacher explains all aspects of closeup shooting for inside the studio, as well as outdoors. This book is filled with beautifully illustrated examples and detailed instructions on how to set up a system and workflow for successful close-up photography.

Aperture 1.5 Seminar, May 23, NYC

On Wednesday, May 23, School of Visual Arts (SVA) is hosting a free seminar for educators, photographers, media managers and other communications professionals about Aperture 1.5, the latest release of Apple’s all-in-one post-production software. Aperture's unique approach to post-production has been hailed by reviewers and professional photographers as a breakthrough, streamlining tasks that previously required multiple applications and steps. The program is an opportunity to learn about this new software and provide feedback to product managers. Part of the Aperture in Education series, this special presentation will be led by members of Apple's ProApps team.

EVENT DETAILS
Wednesday, May 23, 9am – 12:15pm
School of Visual Arts
133/144 West 21st Street, New York City
Register online at: http://edseminars.apple.com/seminars/event.php?eventID=525

Make More Money in Photography Conferences™

Check out the tips from one of the top photography business speakers coming to the Make More Money in Photography™ conferences in Memphis, July 29 – August 1, 2007:

To see this speaker and 24 others, come to the Peabody Hotel in Memphis, TN at the end of July. This event draws some of the best business speakers in the industry…all under one roof…all for only $129! That’s about $5 per speaker—talk about money well-spent! PPA members can register with a friend and save even more. With 16 programs designed to improve your photography business’s profitability in school photography, workflow, and marketing and finance, there is something here for everyone. Learn more details and register today at http://events.ppa.com, or call 800-786-6277.

Photodex® Announces Two New Royalty-Free Music Titles for Photographers

In collaboration with Broken Joey Music Collections, Photodex adds two new royalty-free music discs to its growing collection of ProShow MediaSource™ titles.

Photodex Corporation, a leading publisher of digital imaging software, has announced the availability of two new music titles in its growing, royalty-free audio collection for photographers.  The ProShow MediaSource line provides photographers with a worry-free solution to adding high-quality, royalty-free music to slide shows.  In collaboration with Broken Joey Records, the newly released music titles offer a blend of contemporary and wedding music to meet the varying needs of photographers.

10 reasons to go to the Make More Money in Photography Conferences

Are you ready to:

1)    add new product lines to increase your profitability?
2)    save time and money with an improved digital workflow?
3)    effectively market your business with displays, direct mail, and events?
4)    measure your financial success and effectively plan for greater profits?
5)    add value to your work by creating a boutique studio?
6)    use projection to increase every sale?
7)    understand your local market and use it to your advantage?
8)    properly and profitably price your products?
9)    break into a new and lucrative industry?
10)    learn from some of the most dynamic and successful photographers in the business?

If you answered “yes” to any of the above questions, then you owe it to your business and yourself to attend PPA’s Make More Money in Photography™ conferences at the Peabody Hotel in Memphis, Tennessee, July 29 – August 1, 2007.

We’re talking 4 conferences for the price of 1, with 25 of the best business speakers in the industry. All for only $129. That’s about $5 per speaker—now that’s money well-spent!

Join us July 29 – August 1, 2007 at the Peabody Hotel in Memphis, Tennessee, where experts will teach you how to break into new school photography markets, improve your workflow, and boost your sales and marketing results. PPA’s Make More Money in Photography conferences are custom-built for you with 16 programs focused on School Photography, Workflow, and Marketing & Finance, plus the Evening Bonus Programs that cover all the business basics.

If you’re ready to take your business to unprecedented new levels, then make it a top priority to register today and attend PPA’s Make More Money in Photography conferences.  Register today online at http://events.ppa.com, or by phone at 800-786-6277.

Take a Peak at Sarah Petty, CPP, one of the 2007 Make More Money™ speakers:
After earning her MBA from The University of Illinois, Sarah taught marketing and business courses at a local college. She started in the marketing department of Coca-Cola, and eventually became the marketing director for a top Central Illinois advertising agency. After spending years teaching others how to market and grow their businesses, the time was right for her to launch her own. Sarah Petty Photography was born. After experiencing tremendous growth in her business and receiving 4 PPA AN-NE awards, Sarah now enjoys teaching marketing to other photographers to help them make more money. She prides herself on having extremely “meaty” marketing strategies and being able to clearly interpret them to photographers.

Sarah’s Tip to You:
Learn as much as you can about graphic design and combining type. To me, the graphic design is as important as the photography. My favorite book is The Non-Designers Design Book by Robin Williams.