Calling all ILFORD PHOTO enthusiasts. HARMAN technology - the company behind the traditional black and white photography brand, ILFORD PHOTO - is delighted to announce the launch of a new photographic competition that gives you the chance to see one of your images on the front of the iconic ILFORD PHOTO box.
The "Image on a Box Photographic Competition 2009 – North America" is open to all residents of USA and Canada. Entries must be shot on ILFORD DELTA 400 Professional film and printed on any ILFORD black and white photographic paper. The closing date for the competition is June 30, 2010.
Entries have to be submitted under one theme: 'Fine Art'. Arguably a very broad and interesting category, HARMAN technology is excited to see entrants’ interpretation of the theme. As Steven Brierley, HARMAN’s President of Marketing explains:
“There are countless definitions as to what exactly constitutes 'Fine Art' photography and the debate periodically rages within the photographic fraternity and website forums. Some say it is 'art for art's sake'. Some say it is a one-off staged composition or is simply an expression of beauty. There is also a school of thought that believes it is a combination of things: original composition, technical skill, artistic interpretation and the quality of the photographic products used to capture the image.”
"With that in mind our ILFORD DELTA 400 Professional film competition is quite simply themed 'Fine Art'. We are hoping this will inspire the many fine photographers out there to present their own interpretation on this often discussed genre and that it will add to the general debate."
HARMAN technology has launched special promotional packs of ILFORD MULTIGRADE IV RC Paper to include two free ILFORD DELTA 400 Professional films. These promotional packs, available while stocks last, act as an incentive to get potential entrants looking for image opportunities to then have a chance to win one of three prizes:
First Prize
US $1000 worth of ILFORD PHOTO black and white products
The winning image will be printed on the iconic ILFORD PHOTO box.
The winner will also receive a silver gelatin fine art mounted print of their image.
Second Prize
US $500 of ILFORD PHOTO black and white products
Third Prize
US $250 of ILFORD PHOTO black and white products
For further information on the ‘Image on a Box Photographic Competition' visit http://www.ilfordphoto.com/imageonaboxna09
Monday, September 14, 2009
Developing Skills Through Photographic Storytelling at the Yellin Center
Everyone can take photographs and develop "visual" literacy. With the camera as the technological tool of choice in the 21st Century, students can capture what they see and imagine and describe their photographs in their own words too.
The process in the workshop Myself, My Family, My Community, My Dreams, taught by professional photographer and teaching artist Roberta Fineberg, is a simple one: write, shoot, write; and then begin again. Kids are encouraged to retain their natural sense of play to build upon their strengths so that they can share their lives with others through words (narrative) and images (point of view). Effectively using two languages of imagination, photography and writing, participants learn through art education to communicate emotionally, visually, orally, and in writing; mastering even more complex learning skills.
Ms Fineberg believes that "getting personal--creating a space in which students are comfortable with the realities of their lives, problems, worries, fears, hopes, and dreams"--positively affects the learning process. With a focus equally on task completion, the final project is a professionally designed and printed group book of participants’ writing and photography. "Readers of the group book ultimately bear witness to the world that tweens and teens inhabit," says Fineberg, "fortuitous eyewitnesses to kids' dreams and plans for the future."
Roberta Fineberg is an award-winning photographer, published writer and author, and teaching artist based in New York City. Her interdisciplinary workshops include: Literacy through Photography (LTP), ESL through Photography, Autobiography through Photography (her creation), and signature program, Myself, My Family, My Community, My Dreams.
The 6-week workshop for kids, Myself, My Family, My Community, My Dreams is being offered on Wednesdays from 3:45-5:15, beginning Sept. 30 at The Yellin Center for Student Success (104 West 29th St., 12th fl, NYC 10001). For more information, please call: 646.775.6646.
The process in the workshop Myself, My Family, My Community, My Dreams, taught by professional photographer and teaching artist Roberta Fineberg, is a simple one: write, shoot, write; and then begin again. Kids are encouraged to retain their natural sense of play to build upon their strengths so that they can share their lives with others through words (narrative) and images (point of view). Effectively using two languages of imagination, photography and writing, participants learn through art education to communicate emotionally, visually, orally, and in writing; mastering even more complex learning skills.
Ms Fineberg believes that "getting personal--creating a space in which students are comfortable with the realities of their lives, problems, worries, fears, hopes, and dreams"--positively affects the learning process. With a focus equally on task completion, the final project is a professionally designed and printed group book of participants’ writing and photography. "Readers of the group book ultimately bear witness to the world that tweens and teens inhabit," says Fineberg, "fortuitous eyewitnesses to kids' dreams and plans for the future."
Roberta Fineberg is an award-winning photographer, published writer and author, and teaching artist based in New York City. Her interdisciplinary workshops include: Literacy through Photography (LTP), ESL through Photography, Autobiography through Photography (her creation), and signature program, Myself, My Family, My Community, My Dreams.
The 6-week workshop for kids, Myself, My Family, My Community, My Dreams is being offered on Wednesdays from 3:45-5:15, beginning Sept. 30 at The Yellin Center for Student Success (104 West 29th St., 12th fl, NYC 10001). For more information, please call: 646.775.6646.
Monday, September 7, 2009
"Show Us Your National Parks" Photo Contest
Fodor's Travel and Knopf announced the co-sponsorship of a travel photography contest, "Show Us Your National Parks."
From September 1st through September 30th, visitors to Fodors.com will have the opportunity to upload and share their favorite photos and experiences of America's National Parks with other travelers. Ten winners will receive a copy of The National Parks by Dayton Duncan and Ken Burns as well as a Fodor's guide of their choice. Photographs will be considered for inclusion in upcoming editions of Fodor's National Parks guides and all winning photos will be featured in an online gallery at www.Fodors.com.
Said Tim Jarrell, Publisher, Fodor's, "With bigger-than-life panoramas, bubbling mud pots, shooting geysers, raging rivers, black bears, big horn sheep, and spectacular flora and fauna that barely scrape the surface of offerings, the National Parks are a photographer's delight. We are excited to see these sites through the eyes of our travelers."
Photo submissions will be accepted at www.Fodors.com through September 30th, 2009. Fodor's has previously run photo contests for Ireland, Argentina, Turkey, Israel, Maryland, New Mexico, Costa Rica, California, Florida, and Alaska. Winning photos from these contests can be seen on www.Fodors.com.
About The National Parks by Dayton Duncan and Ken Burns
The companion volume to the twelve-hour PBS series from the acclaimed filmmaker behind The Civil War, Baseball, and The War. In this evocative and lavishly illustrated narrative, on sale September 8th, 2009, Ken Burns and Dayton Duncan delve into the history of the park idea, from the first sighting by white men in 1851 of the valley that would become Yosemite and the creation of the world's first national park at Yellowstone in 1872, through the most recent additions to a system that now encompasses nearly four hundred sites and 84 million acres.
From September 1st through September 30th, visitors to Fodors.com will have the opportunity to upload and share their favorite photos and experiences of America's National Parks with other travelers. Ten winners will receive a copy of The National Parks by Dayton Duncan and Ken Burns as well as a Fodor's guide of their choice. Photographs will be considered for inclusion in upcoming editions of Fodor's National Parks guides and all winning photos will be featured in an online gallery at www.Fodors.com.
Said Tim Jarrell, Publisher, Fodor's, "With bigger-than-life panoramas, bubbling mud pots, shooting geysers, raging rivers, black bears, big horn sheep, and spectacular flora and fauna that barely scrape the surface of offerings, the National Parks are a photographer's delight. We are excited to see these sites through the eyes of our travelers."
Photo submissions will be accepted at www.Fodors.com through September 30th, 2009. Fodor's has previously run photo contests for Ireland, Argentina, Turkey, Israel, Maryland, New Mexico, Costa Rica, California, Florida, and Alaska. Winning photos from these contests can be seen on www.Fodors.com.
About The National Parks by Dayton Duncan and Ken Burns
The companion volume to the twelve-hour PBS series from the acclaimed filmmaker behind The Civil War, Baseball, and The War. In this evocative and lavishly illustrated narrative, on sale September 8th, 2009, Ken Burns and Dayton Duncan delve into the history of the park idea, from the first sighting by white men in 1851 of the valley that would become Yosemite and the creation of the world's first national park at Yellowstone in 1872, through the most recent additions to a system that now encompasses nearly four hundred sites and 84 million acres.
Photography Scholarship Opportunity to Onondaga County High School Students
Green and Seifter Attorneys, PLLC is excited to announce the "Impressions of Syracuse" Photography Contest for Onondaga County High School Students in grades 9 through 12. Inspired by the upcoming "Turner to Cézanne" exhibit at the Everson Museum of Art, young artists will have the opportunity to express their impressions of the beauty and unique character of our city or region through photography.
The contest is open to all Onondaga County high school students in grade 9 through 12. Entries will be judged on composition, creativity, and effectiveness in conveying the beauty and/or unique character of our region. The deadline for entries is October 16, 2009. The selection of the top twenty finalists and grand prize winner will be made by a panel of artists, teachers, and photographers. The winner will receive a $500 scholarship and have his/her photo featured on the 2009 Green & Seifter Attorney holiday card. A special section will highlight the young artist. In addition, a $500 donation will be made to the winning school's visual arts department to be used for further art education.
The top twenty finalists will have their artwork on display in a special week- long exhibit at the Redhouse Gallery. The winner will be announced during a private reception for finalists, their families and teachers on October 29.
"Green & Seifter Attorneys has been a long-time supporter of the Everson Museum and the Redhouse and values their contributions to our community," said Larry Bousquet, a Managing Member of the firm, "Sponsoring a scholarship to students in the community to promote art education was the logical next step. We hope to help spread the word about these outstanding art institutions that are right here in our backyards."
More information and entry forms can be found at www.gslaw.com. Any inquiries can be directed to Kathy Ryan at 315.701.6458 or at kryan (at) gslaw (dot) com.
The contest is open to all Onondaga County high school students in grade 9 through 12. Entries will be judged on composition, creativity, and effectiveness in conveying the beauty and/or unique character of our region. The deadline for entries is October 16, 2009. The selection of the top twenty finalists and grand prize winner will be made by a panel of artists, teachers, and photographers. The winner will receive a $500 scholarship and have his/her photo featured on the 2009 Green & Seifter Attorney holiday card. A special section will highlight the young artist. In addition, a $500 donation will be made to the winning school's visual arts department to be used for further art education.
The top twenty finalists will have their artwork on display in a special week- long exhibit at the Redhouse Gallery. The winner will be announced during a private reception for finalists, their families and teachers on October 29.
"Green & Seifter Attorneys has been a long-time supporter of the Everson Museum and the Redhouse and values their contributions to our community," said Larry Bousquet, a Managing Member of the firm, "Sponsoring a scholarship to students in the community to promote art education was the logical next step. We hope to help spread the word about these outstanding art institutions that are right here in our backyards."
More information and entry forms can be found at www.gslaw.com. Any inquiries can be directed to Kathy Ryan at 315.701.6458 or at kryan (at) gslaw (dot) com.
Friday, August 28, 2009
How to Create an Effective Marketing Copy For Freelance Photography Services by Gina Nuqui
Writing your marketing copy is a crucial part of your advertising campaign, because it should be compelling enough to motivate clients to hire you. While the design of your printed materials captivates people's attention, your marketing copy sells your services to them. Think of your marketing copy as your key to gaining your customer's trust, respect, and approval. This should be well-constructed, informative, and persuasive in order to achieve your goal.
* Effective Text Formatting: Text formatting is often disregarded in many marketing campaigns. The truth is, this can either make or break your campaign. Come to think of it, clients won't read your message word-per-word. They will most likely to skim over your printed materials. So, you must pay attention to proper text formatting to make sure that the most important information gets read. Use headings to make your copy more organized. Write the most important information in bold letters to make them more noticeable. Make use of bullet points and summarize features or benefits to make them easy to read.
* Call to Action: Give clients an unbeatable offer that they will find difficult to refuse. Use words that convey excitement to spark their curiosity and interest. Clients should know what to do after reading your marketing copy. Should they visit your studio? Check your website? Or take advantage of your discount? Telling clients exactly what you want them to do helps elicit a positive response from them.
* Personalized Sales Message: Talk to clients like an expert, but in a friendly and conversational manner. This will engage them to read the rest of your promotional material. Clients will most likely respond to you if they feel that you are communicating directly to them.
* Testimonials and Reviews: Adding testimonials and reviews on your marketing copy helps build your credibility; which helps convince customers that you are the right choice. Contact recent customers and ask them to give their feedback about your service. But, if you are still new in the business, you can offer free services in exchange of reviews.
Aside from your photographer portfolio, your promotional materials also contribute to the success of your profession. You have to ensure the quality of your marketing copy and your printed materials. So, whether you are printing business cards, posters, or brochures, it would be best to opt for professional color printing services. Professional online printing companies print full-color promotional materials that aid in your campaign.
More topics on Print Full-Color can be found at Color Printing.
* Effective Text Formatting: Text formatting is often disregarded in many marketing campaigns. The truth is, this can either make or break your campaign. Come to think of it, clients won't read your message word-per-word. They will most likely to skim over your printed materials. So, you must pay attention to proper text formatting to make sure that the most important information gets read. Use headings to make your copy more organized. Write the most important information in bold letters to make them more noticeable. Make use of bullet points and summarize features or benefits to make them easy to read.
* Call to Action: Give clients an unbeatable offer that they will find difficult to refuse. Use words that convey excitement to spark their curiosity and interest. Clients should know what to do after reading your marketing copy. Should they visit your studio? Check your website? Or take advantage of your discount? Telling clients exactly what you want them to do helps elicit a positive response from them.
* Personalized Sales Message: Talk to clients like an expert, but in a friendly and conversational manner. This will engage them to read the rest of your promotional material. Clients will most likely respond to you if they feel that you are communicating directly to them.
* Testimonials and Reviews: Adding testimonials and reviews on your marketing copy helps build your credibility; which helps convince customers that you are the right choice. Contact recent customers and ask them to give their feedback about your service. But, if you are still new in the business, you can offer free services in exchange of reviews.
Aside from your photographer portfolio, your promotional materials also contribute to the success of your profession. You have to ensure the quality of your marketing copy and your printed materials. So, whether you are printing business cards, posters, or brochures, it would be best to opt for professional color printing services. Professional online printing companies print full-color promotional materials that aid in your campaign.
More topics on Print Full-Color can be found at Color Printing.
Monday, August 24, 2009
Top 5 Tips For Perfect Wedding Photography
Internet journalist Matthew Connors caught up with the amazingly talented Wedding Photographers from Precise Moment Photography in Melbourne to find out just what it takes to get those perfect Wedding Photographs.
There response was amazingly simple yet very informative. "Wedding photography is not just our job it's our passion. Getting the perfect shot for our clients wedding memories is the goal, but it must be done in a natural and fun way that adds to the enjoyable memories of the wedding day".
When asked how that is achieved they said that "while every wedding we do has different people, lighting issues, weather and a number of other variables to deal with, our focus on capturing the natural expressions consistently delivers amazing results".
They went on to explain that there are several really great tips that can help achieve the perfect shots and a more enjoyable wedding day for all Brides and Grooms.
Precise Moment's Top 5 Wedding Photography Tips For Brides and Grooms
1. Just relax and enjoy yourself. Be your yourselves and your true personality will show through. If you are relaxed you will enjoy yourself more, the smiles will flow and the memories will be genuinely happy ones.
2. Make sure you let your wedding photographer know in advance what style of photography you prefer. Some couples prefer traditional photos, some like candid or contemporary. It's entirely your choice, but letting the wedding photographer know is paramount to getting the perfect results you're after.
3. Wear comfortable shoes. It's hard to genuinely smile when you're uncomfortable or your feet are killing you. In fact it often pays two pairs handy for various situations, especially in wet weather.
4. For the ladies, make sure you have matt looking make-up so you don't have shiny faces.
5. Don't be afraid to have a cuddle or a kiss at any time. These spontaneous emotions make the best photographs. A great wedding photographer will always be watching and ready and it's important you feel comfortable to be yourself and express your love in front of your photographer.
While these tips seem straight forward and simple to implement it takes a true expert to be able to implement them under the pressure of a wedding day and capture all those exact moments for your cherished memories.
Website: www.WeddingPhotographyMelbourne.info
There response was amazingly simple yet very informative. "Wedding photography is not just our job it's our passion. Getting the perfect shot for our clients wedding memories is the goal, but it must be done in a natural and fun way that adds to the enjoyable memories of the wedding day".
When asked how that is achieved they said that "while every wedding we do has different people, lighting issues, weather and a number of other variables to deal with, our focus on capturing the natural expressions consistently delivers amazing results".
They went on to explain that there are several really great tips that can help achieve the perfect shots and a more enjoyable wedding day for all Brides and Grooms.
Precise Moment's Top 5 Wedding Photography Tips For Brides and Grooms
1. Just relax and enjoy yourself. Be your yourselves and your true personality will show through. If you are relaxed you will enjoy yourself more, the smiles will flow and the memories will be genuinely happy ones.
2. Make sure you let your wedding photographer know in advance what style of photography you prefer. Some couples prefer traditional photos, some like candid or contemporary. It's entirely your choice, but letting the wedding photographer know is paramount to getting the perfect results you're after.
3. Wear comfortable shoes. It's hard to genuinely smile when you're uncomfortable or your feet are killing you. In fact it often pays two pairs handy for various situations, especially in wet weather.
4. For the ladies, make sure you have matt looking make-up so you don't have shiny faces.
5. Don't be afraid to have a cuddle or a kiss at any time. These spontaneous emotions make the best photographs. A great wedding photographer will always be watching and ready and it's important you feel comfortable to be yourself and express your love in front of your photographer.
While these tips seem straight forward and simple to implement it takes a true expert to be able to implement them under the pressure of a wedding day and capture all those exact moments for your cherished memories.
Website: www.WeddingPhotographyMelbourne.info
International Photography Contest for Best Erotic Tribal Art Image
Healing Research Institute announces the 2010 competition for the Hertzberg Prize for best image in the erotic tribal art category. The 2009 winner "Mayan Breasts" won the unanimous nod of all three judges and is featured on href="http://www.erotictribalart.com/">www.erotictribalart.com for sale for a limited time. The 2009 winner created an intense sensuous image of decorated breasts with a complex Mayan overlay which produced a remarkable and striking image. The winner wished to produce a picture which honored the female breast , but which was not lewd or offensive.Those interested in the photography competition can view this image and gain some idea of the winner's image, but it is not designed to be limiting in any way Entries are to be sent to HRI PO Box 1968 Santa Fe, New Mexico 87504.
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