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Top Photographers of 2012 Announced

The World Open of Photography announced the winners of its global search for the hottest photographers of our generation. After nearly 10,000 submissions from 176 countries, 200 finalists advanced to the final judging panel to determine category winners in Action, Nature, People, Street and Open. Lorenz Holder from Germany was chosen Photographer of the Year. - December 28, 2012 - W1

Miami Photographer Removes Website Out from Under the Big Panda

Google's steady evolution continues to shape how wedding photographers market themselves on the web. - December 26, 2012 - Ezekiel e. Photography

Vistek Emerging Photographer Showcase Returns for a Third Year at Exposure 2013

Vistek, once again, plays sponsor to Exposure - the Calgary Banff Canmore Photography Festival that features exhibits, lectures, panel discussions, workshop, as well as the Vistek Emerging Photographer Showcase. - December 22, 2012 - Vistek Ltd

Introducing Open by ShutterBooth: A Red Carpet Experience

ShutterBooth of Tampa Bay, Orlando and Sarasota proudly announces OPEN by ShutterBooth, the newest experience for every event. With OPEN, your guests can walk the red carpet and strike a pose in front of fabric or custom backdrops. OPEN provides guests with an atmosphere suitable for any occasion,... - December 21, 2012 - ShutterBooth

PhotographyCorner.com Announces 2012 Photograph of the Year Contest with $12,500 in Prizes

PhotographyCorner.com announces the 2012 Photograph of the Year contest, featuring seventeen sponsors with $12,500 in prizes available to be won including a grand prize valued at over $5,700. The contest is free to enter, with submissions accepted via email. Full rules and details available at www.photographycorner.com. - December 20, 2012 - PhotographyCorner.com

Think You Can Act? New iPhone App Lets You Gain Fame in Instagram-style Social Game

In advance of the holidays, Fun Factory Apps announces the launch of new iOS mobile app iACTaFOOL where people can play video charades in what founder Hani Shabsigh calls “an Instagram-style game.” Users can record videos of themselves or friends acting words and dance moves such as... - December 19, 2012 - Fun Factory Apps

Steve Giovinco Selected for Exclusive Fine Art Photographers Collection, the Art Photo Index

Photo Eye Gallery Invites Contemporary Fine Art Photographer Steve Giovinco to Important Index of Major Art Photographers; Include Martin Parr, Brian Ulrich and Others - December 17, 2012 - Steve Giovinco, Contemporary Fine Art Photography

Kat Meezan of Focal Instincts Photography Awarded "New Photographer of the Year"

The Inland Empire Professional Photographers and Videographers (IEPPV), a local chapter of the Professional Photographers of America (PPA), has chosen Kat Meezan as their newest outstanding photographer. - December 16, 2012 - Focal Instincts Photography

Photokore Founder Sells Asia Stock Photo Agency

Photokore (www.photokore.com), Asia’s leading digital image provider, confirmed today plans to sell the company to an undisclosed Asian investment group. Sean Mooney, the founder and CEO of Photokore, confirmed the sale today. - December 15, 2012 - Photokore Co., Ltd.

PhotoSpin Announces It’s Holi-Daze Design Contest

Win an Apple iPad Mini. Designers and photographers from all over are invited to enter a design contest inspired by their favorite holiday! - December 13, 2012 - PhotoSpin.com

Art for Progress Presents “What’s Your Religion”

“What’s Your Religion” delves into the broad perspective of what motivate/inspires people to approach life in a certain way. The artist’s perspective can be personal or just a general perspective on the topic. Is it religion or faith that leads the way? Is it money, power, fame or being of service to others? What’s Your Religion? - December 06, 2012 - AFP

Photoworld Launches New Personalised Photo Gifts for Christmas Season

Photoworld, one of Europe's largest photo printing companies, have added a new selection to their range of personalised photo gifts. Photoworld's range of photo gifts allows customers to tailor a variety of gift items, and now they have added iPhone cases, iPad cases, Galaxy cases, photo acrylic... - December 03, 2012 - Photoworld

Herxangels Will Conduct a Beginner’s Workshop on the Key Features of Photography

HerxAngels, the leading training provider in London is conducting a workshop on the key features of Photography on15th Dec’12 in London, UK. The workshop will cover the following topics • Basics of photography • Composition • Use of natural light • Photography in low... - December 02, 2012 - HerAngels

The Fashion World Media Announces the Patent Publication of Its Fashion Social Network Platform

The fashion world media patent app. provides a support system to enable a contributory user interface for submitting at least an image and for accessing social communication activity data relating to contributory fashion images using electronic devices to connect to a server machine operable for providing social media services. The social media services comprises fashion social media; fashion social network; fashion communication environment; and model media environment. - November 24, 2012 - The Fashion World Media

Timeframehd Welcomes Intrepid New Contributor Team

Motorcycle adventurers Claus and Anna Possberg join the Time-lapse Footage Library. - November 23, 2012 - timeframehd.com

India’s First Underwater Photography Workshop Nov 30th to Dec 2nd, 2012 in Murdeshwar

Pixetra Club and iReboot announce India’s first underwater photography workshop from Nov 30th to Dec 2nd at Netrani Island, Murdeshwar. Learn the basics of underwater photography. Familiarisation with dive gear and underwater cameras, basic training and photo expedition at dive spots are... - November 23, 2012 - Pixetra

Photoworld Launches New Website

Photoworld, one of Europe's largest photo printing companies, has launched a new and improved website, with added features. - November 22, 2012 - Photoworld

PHYX Cleaner 2 Saves DSLR Footage

PHYX Incorporated has released PHYX Cleaner 2, the second generation of the popular plugin collection. - November 20, 2012 - Phyx Incorporated

Photoworld Earns High Ratings from Customers on Trustpilot

Photoworld, one of Europe’s largest photo printing companies, announce they have received high ratings on the Trustpilot website from satisfied customers. Trustpilot is a review-driven community-based platform that provides an independent forum for online consumers, and the website’s... - November 18, 2012 - Photoworld

Photobucket Unveils “Stories” Feature for Creating Lasting Multimedia Narratives

All-new Photobucket experience leads to strong growth in new registrations; time spent on site more than doubles as user engagement increases. - November 17, 2012 - Photobucket

Smithsonian Institution Purchases Autopano Giga for Aerial Panorama of Reefs in Belize

The Smithsonian needed gigapixel image stitching software for their aerial panorama of the Belize reef. Panoramic Essentials provided them with Autopano Giga, the appropriate panoramic software that helped in this task. - November 15, 2012 - Panoramic Essentials

iPhone 5 Support in Version 2.9 of the Viewfinder Apps

DIRE Studio announces iPhone 5 and iPod touch 5th generation support in their Viewfinder family of apps. Besides the ability to utilize cameras in these two new devices, Version 2.9, which is available immediately from the App Store, also takes advantage of the 4" screen found on both the... - November 15, 2012 - DIRE Studio Kft.

ShootProof Partners with Professional Photographic Labs

ShootProof, a software service that helps photographers to share and sell photos online, is now partnered with Bay Photo Lab, Black River Imaging, and Pro DPI for print fulfillment. ShootProof photographers can now list products from these three partner photographic labs for sale directly through... - November 14, 2012 - ShootProof

Help Portrait Fort Lauderdale 2012 is a Success

A group of professional photographers gets together every year to give portraits to those in need. Through this gift they bring a message of inclusion, and give out confidence and hope for a better life. - November 10, 2012 - The Soul Catchers

Popular Instant Photo Editing Service GFRANQ Changes Its Interface Completely and Heads for Socializing

Since October 2012, gfranq.com, a popular photo editing startup from Russia, is no longer just an online photo editor, but has instead evolved into a completely interactive creative network. Such features as “commentaries”, “favourites”, “likes”, and... - November 05, 2012 - GFRANQ Ltd.

The Soul Catchers Deliver Photographs That Bring the Best Self Out

The Soul Catchers bring Help-Portrait to South Florida this Saturday, November 3rd. Community minded photographers give out hope by making family portraits for those in need at The Salvation Army Fort Lauderdale. - November 01, 2012 - The Soul Catchers

Internationally Acclaimed Photographer to Display Unique Photography at Tremont House

The Cowboy Spirit, a collection of moving tintypes by internationally celebrated photographer and Texas native Robb Kendrick, will be on display at The Tremont House from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. during the January 19, 2013 Galveston ArtWalk. Kendrick’s exquisite tintype photography will be exhibited... - October 31, 2012 - Mitchell Historic Properties

PhotographyCorner.com Announces the Winner of Contest Corner Challenge #101: Photo Gear

Yash Virendrabhai Rathod of Gujarat, India is the Latest Contest Corner Challenge Winner at www.PhotographyCorner.com, Winning Contest Corner Challenge #101: Photo Gear. - October 27, 2012 - PhotographyCorner.com

Photo Exhibit "Sergei Dovlatov: Alone in the Ring" at Harriman Institute

A photo exhibit curated by Elena Dovlatova and Natasha Sharymova The Harriman Institute, in cooperation with the Dovlatov Estate and The New York Plus Plus will present a photo exhibit chronicling the life of the Russian writer Sergei Dovlatov, from his childhood years in Russia to the émigré life in the United States. - October 26, 2012 - New York Plus Plus

Fashion and Commercial Photographer Albert Watson to Appear in Toronto for Rare, One-Night Engagement

Photography fans in the Toronto area will be given a rare opportunity to spend an evening with one of the world's preeminent fine art, commercial and fashion photographers, Albert Watson, this October 30 at the city's historic Enoch Turner Schoolhouse. The event, presented in tandem by Izzy... - October 13, 2012 - Vistek Ltd

See Virtual Tours of New Jersey Businesses with Google Street View Technology

New Jersey Business owners have been taking advantage of a new program from Google titled "Google Business Photos." Street View Technology from Google takes customers inside business locations. - October 11, 2012 - Black Paw Photo - Google Trusted Photographer NY, NJ, CT, & PA

Google Map's Street View is Coming to Staten Island from 10/8/12 to 10/31/12

Google Maps is taking Street View to the Inside of Businesses with a new program called "Google Business Photos" -- the public can look at the inside of a business online with a Google Virtual Tour. - October 11, 2012 - Black Paw Photo - Google Trusted Photographer NY, NJ, CT, & PA

New Website Offers the Best Waterproof Camera Reviews

The website about waterproof camera reviews, ratings and ranking. It also provides useful tips and articles of it. Updating for new release and the popular cameras at this time. - October 08, 2012 - WaterproofCameraReviews.net

PhotographyCorner.com Announces Contest Corner Challenge #101: Photo Gear

Contest Corner Challenge #101: Photo Gear is the Latest Contest Challenge at www.PhotographyCorner.com, which asks photographers to photograph their favorite piece of photography gear. - October 04, 2012 - PhotographyCorner.com

Professional Portrait Studio Offers Tips for Best Photo Session Experience

Describing the efficient and very professional services done by Glamour Shots. An overview of all services provided along with descriptions of how they satisfy their customers. - September 29, 2012 - glamour shots

New Photobooks Contemporary Design and Handcrafted Care

Zeronovedesign realizes professional photobooks for Photographers suitable for pre-weddings, weddings, fashion and other top events. - September 28, 2012 - ZeroNoveDesign

iOS 6 Compatibility of DIRE Studio's Apps

DIRE Studio announces the immediate availability of iOS 6 compatible versions of their entire product line. - September 28, 2012 - DIRE Studio Kft.

Art Value is Now Guaranteed

Any client (collectors, dealers, art funds, etc.) can now limit his risk by guaranteeing with Art Auction Guarantee the price he paid to acquire an art piece privately through galleries/ dealers, private sales departments of auction house, etc. - September 27, 2012 - Art Auction Guarantee

"Sahara, Life On The Edge" Picks Up Top Award at Green Screen

DoP and Series Director Richard Kirby and Producer Bill Markham received the Best Film of Festival award at Green Screen Wildlife Film Festival 2012 for "Sahara, Life on the Edge," an episode of "Wildest Africa" series produced for Discovery Channel. - September 25, 2012 - timeframehd.com

Help Portrait Moves Firmly Towards November 3 Event in Fort Lauderdale

With one more ally, The Soul Catchers are one step closer to give out pictures of hope on November 3rd. - September 24, 2012 - The Soul Catchers

Steve Giovinco Included in Fine Art Photography Museum Exhibition, “The Kids Are All Right,” Opening 9/30/12

Illuminates Shifting Nature of Family and Changing Role of Contemporary Photography, with Catherine Opie, Steve Giovinco, Ryan McGinley, Others - September 24, 2012 - Steve Giovinco, Contemporary Fine Art Photography

Picture Collage Maker Pro – 50% Off at BitsDuJour 24Hours Only

BitsDuJour.com will offer Picture Collage Maker Pro at 50% discount on Sunday 23 September, 2012. The promotion saving you as much as $19.90 will be available on September 23, just one day only. - September 21, 2012 - PearlMountain

Piquor Technologies Introduces Piquor Booth - Free Photographs at Malls and Clubs

Mall and club visitors in Delhi NCR have one more reason to smile now. They can capture their photographs and get them delivered to their email inbox instantly using the Piquor Booth - an automated digital photo booth. The Delhi based startup Piquor Technologies is installing the automated solution... - September 19, 2012 - Piquor Technologies Pvt. Ltd.

Nick Saglimbeni Introduces a New Generation of Heroes with SlickforceGirl

Photographer Nick Saglimbeni Launches SlickforceGirl Project - September 14, 2012 - Slickforce Studio

CollageIt Pro Giveaway at BitsDuJour Available for Only 24 Hours

CollageIt Pro is a program on Windows that makes photo collages automatically. It will be totally free on 15 September at BitsDuJour, a website providing all kinds of software deals. There will be unlimited number of copies for worldwide users. The schedule for this 100% off deal is from Saturday... - September 14, 2012 - PearlMountain

Entrepreneur, Holistic Educator, Inventor and Innovator David Sandoval Launches BOBI Girls, Beauties of Business International and BOBI Management Group

Iman Kerigo (Miss Norway 2010), Marion Dyrvik, (Miss Norway 2011) and Šárka Cojocarová (Miss Earth Czech Republic) sign with BOBI Management Group in Los Angeles, CA. To build their careers in Hollywood and Star in “BOBI Code” TV show. - September 13, 2012 - Beauties of Business Management Group

"Auto to Artist," a Methodology to Learn Photography as Evolved as Your Digital SLR

A Florida photographer publishes his first book about basic photography technique. The book advocates a method that leverages the power of modern digital cameras. He drew inspiration from his own learning process. - September 09, 2012 - Phocaccia Productions, LLC