Epson America (Long Beach, CA, www.epson.com) is expanding its sales of Epson Stylus Pro 700-series printers to a wider range of professional imaging markets. Now available through authorized Epson Resellers, the popular Epson Stylus Pro 7700 (24-inch) and 9700 (44-inch) printers are widely used to produce corporate graphics, imposition proofs, company signs, banners, and indoor… Continue reading »
May
30
MAC Group Acquires TENBA Photo Bag Business
The MAC Group (Elmsford, NY, www.MACGroupUS.com), a leading manufacturer and distributor of professional photographic equipment, has completed the final phase of acquiring the TENBA photo bag business, its worldwide patents and trademark portfolio from TENBA founder, Robert Weinreb. As part of the acquisition, TENBA is re-branding its logos, product aesthetics, packaging, website and videos to… Continue reading »
May
28
Lecia Recording your Summer in 1080i
INTRODUCING THE LEICA V-LUX 30 Leica Camera announces a new digital compact camera, the Leica V-Lux 30. A universal camera for carefree photography, this newest addition to the Leica portfolio is an ideal companion for all life’s situations from this summer’s family vacations to backyard barbeques. Equipped with a 15.1 MP sensor (14.1 effective), high… Continue reading »
May
27
200 Megapixel Camera for $45,000?
Kelly Hodgkins writes, Hasselblad one-upped itself again with the H4D-200MS camera, a 200 megapixel monster that hit the market with a whopping $45,000 price tag. This claim of 200MP is impressive, but slightly misleading. The H4D-200MS actually ships with a 50 megapixel sensor and uses multi-shot technology to produce a 200MP image. A piezoelectric motor… Continue reading »
May
27
DigiLabs Pro Introduces Do-It-Yourself Wedding Albums Kits
DigiLabs Pro (Palo Alto, CA, www.digilabspro.com) is marketing a series of do-it-yourself wedding album kits that are specifically designed for professional wedding photographers to give their clients. Each kit includes an a heirloom-quality storage box, free design software with templates, a prepaid album voucher, and easy-to-follow instructions that walk customers through the process of designing… Continue reading »
May
26
Inaugural WPPI NYC: Fall 2011
Hollywood, CA (May 25, 2011) – Wedding & Portrait Photographers International (WPPI) announces WPPI NYC – the first ever WPPI trade show to take place on the East Coast. Co-locating with PhotoPlus Expo this fall in new exhibit space at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York City, WPPI NYC will host a… Continue reading »
May
26
Julia Dean Photo Workshops Opens Hollywood Center
Julia Dean Photo Workshops (Hollywood, CA, www.juliadean.com), the largest West Coast non-degree based school of photography, has moved its headquarters to the heart of Hollywood’s Media District. Founded by well-known photographer and educator, Julia Dean, the school’s 5,000-sqare foot facility at 755 Seward St, features lecture rooms, gallery/event space, digital and traditional darkrooms, and a… Continue reading »
May
25
Black River Imaging providing relief and aid to tornado victims
Our hearts are hurting for the victims of the tornado that devastated Joplin, Mo on Sunday May 22, 2011. Therefore, we are partnering with Dawn Shields of Dawn Shields Photography, her bridal show, Metropolitan Bride and Dawn’s husband’s company Sierra Moving and Delivery to provide relief aid to the Ronald McDonald House of Joplin, which… Continue reading »
May
25
Doug Gordon Hosts 11th Annual Summer Wedding Photography Workshop
Doug Gordon (Lindenhurst, NY, www.douggordonworkshops.com) will once again offer his annual Summer Blasts workshop, June 28-30, in which he reveals the photographic techniques that make him one of the most influential wedding photographers in the world. The 3-day immersion style training sessions will include on location shooting in and around Long Island, a special night… Continue reading »
May
24
More Than 200 Photo Labs Now Offer Gallery Blocks by Artsy Couture
Artsy Couture (www.artsycouture.com) has entered into a partnership with SoftWorks Systems (creators of the ROES Remote Order Entry Software System) that gives more than 200 professional photo labs and re-sellers the ability to offer the highly popular Gallery Blocks line of photo products. Included in the line are Single Gallery Blocks, which are individual, laminated… Continue reading »