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Rangefinder Magazine
July 2002
Industry News
Corbell Announces 20-city Tour
Tony Corbell Productions has announced the details of a 20-city photographic
lecture tour entitled, “The Power Of Light,” designed to help
professional as well as aspiring professional photographers gain a better
understanding of all aspects of light. Tony has received numerous awards
including The Lifetime Achievement Award from WPPI, Photographic Craftsman
Degree from the PPA and the Honorary Master of Science from Brooks Institute.
“The Power of Light” is supported by the following sponsors:
Bogen Photo Corp., Burrell Color Labs, Epson, Fuji Photo Film USA, Hasselblad
USA, Imacon, Marathon Press, Rangefinder magazine, Shutterbug magazine
and Software Cinema. Tuition is $40. Contact Corbell Productions/Power
of Light Tour, 8476 Florissant Court, San Diego, CA 92129; (858) 538-4524;
www.corbellproductions.com.
Cities and dates are as follows:
August 20 Nashville TN
August 21 Kansas City, MO
August 22 Chicago, IL
September 9 Seattle, WA
September 10 San Francisco, CA
September 11 Los Angeles, CA
September 12 San Diego, CA
September 24 Boston, MA
September 25 NY / NJ Metro
September 26 Washington, DC
September 27 Columbus, OH
October 8 Greensboro, NC
October 9 Atlanta, GA
October 10 Miami, FL
October 11 Orlando, FL
October 22 Salt Lake City, UT
October 23 Denver, CO
October 24 Phoenix, AZ
October 25 Dallas, TX
Bidner Joins Rangefinder Writers
Jen Bidner has recently joined the corps of Rangefinder writers and contributing
editors. Jen has over 17 years experience in the photo industry as an
editor, author, Internet content manager, public relations professional
and photographer. She is the author of seven books on conventional and
digital photography, including the top-selling Lighting Cookbook and the
soon to be released Kodak’s Digital Basics. Her eighth book, Dog
Heroes: Saving Lives & Protecting America (Lyons Press, September
2002 release) will feature her photographs and stories of search and rescue
dogs. One of Jen’s duties will be authoring the “RF Cookbook,”
a new series of how-to articles, which begin in this issue (see pages
14 and 22).
New Reggie Web Site
Denis Reggie has recently launched a new website [www.denisreggie.net]
that’s geared for aspiring and working photographers, particularly
wedding photojournalists. It is also meant to be a resource for Denis’
growing number of videotapes and a calendar for his popular workshops.
There’s also lots of good information on wedding photojournalism.
Monte Named Portrait Photographer of the Year
On May 22, at the United Nations in New York City the International Photographic
Council (IPC), a non-governmental organization of the United Nations,
saluted five professional photographers for their award- winning images
and their contribution to photography world-wide. Monte Zucker was among
them. Also honored were Stephen Crowley, a White House photographer; David
Handschuh, past president of the National Press Photographers Association;
Abe Orlich, was honored for his extraordinary service to the international
community of photography; and National Geographic’s Steve McCurry,
who is well known for documenting the human condition. The keynote speaker
was Karen Smith-Pilkington, president of Kodak Professional Products.
Monte’s reaction to being honored: “I was recognized as the
Portrait Photographer of the Year 2002. I don’t know how I got into
this assemblage of truly great photographers, but I was thrilled to be
included among them.” The IPC is composed of representatives from
every major sector of the photographic industry.
Sales Tax Regs in California Clarified
In a long awaited victory for the California arts community, the California
Board of Equalization voted to clarify the sales tax regulations affecting
illustrators, photographers, cartoonists and designers. Heeding the seven-year
effort by the Graphic Artists Guild, this vote will benefit graphic artists
in four ways:
1) It virtually exempts sales tax on all reproduction rights (including
royalties) on the artwork of graphic artists.
2) It exempts from sales tax artwork delivered on computer disk if the
disk is returned.
3) It exempts sales tax on print design when the designer buys the printing.
4) It clearly specifies that commercial photographers working in the advertising
and publishing fields are considered graphic artists.
Along with ASMP, The Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA), the
Association of American Advertising Agencies (AAAA), and Editorial Photographers
(EP), joined the Guild in this effort. More information at http://norcal.gag.org.
Digital Camera Sales Rising
According to an EIA/Panasonic release, sales of digital still cameras
are estimated to reach 8,274,000 units in 2002, an increase of 29% over
last year.
DiMAGE 7 Wins Product of Year Award
Minolta Corporation has announced that the Minolta DiMAGE 7 digital camera
has won the 2001 SID/Information Display Magazine Display Product of the
Year Gold Award. Last summer, the DiMAGE 7 also received the Technical
Image Press Association (TIPA) Awards for “Best Digital Prosumer
Camera” for 2001-2002. The new SLR DiMAGE 7 (5 megapixel effective)
digital camera features 7x optical (28-200mm, 35mm format equivalent)
and 2x digital zoom abilities, plus the core technologies of Minolta’s
ultra high resolution apochromatic lenses, the CxProcess Image Processing
System. Information: (800) 528-4767; www.minolta.com.
Natl. Geo Announces Photographers in Residence
Five of the world’s top journalists have been appointed as the National
Geographic Society’s first Contributing Photographers-in-Residence.
They are Sam Abell, David Doubilet, Karen Kasmauski, Emory Kristof and
Frans Lanting. The Society established the program to showcase and support
the work of preeminent freelance journalists who have contributed outstanding
work to the Society over the years. The photographers will work at the
Society’s Washington headquarters for a number of weeks each year,
developing projects and programs in tandem with special initiatives, including
the Society’s conservation initiative. Information: (202) 828-6635;
www.nationalgeographic.com.
Leica Posts Guiliani Photo on eBay
Leica Camera has posted a photograph of the World Trade Center taken by
former mayor Rudy Guiliani in 1997 on the eBay website, “Auction
for America… $100 Million in 100 Days.” This portion of the
eBay website is designed and devoted to filtering out and tearing down
all the postings from sellers intent to accrue some personal fortune from
the Sept. 11 attacks. “New York Twins” was one in a series
of photographs taken by Mayor Guiliani with a Leica R7 camera and presented
in an exhibit entitled “View from the Capital of the World”
at the Leica Gallery in New York City in the spring of 1998. The exhibit
was a benefit for the charity, New Yorkers for Children. Information:
(201) 767-7500.
New Buckeye Director
Buckeye Color Lab has announced the addition of Martin F. Plummer as the
company’s new Business Development director. Plummer will be a major
influence in the lab’s new service initiative dedicated solely to
helping studios increase profits and grow their business in new and existing
areas. To further enhance the lab’s resolution, a comprehensive
identity campaign will be launched driven by the message, “Developing
Stronger Images.” Most recently, Plummer worked in sales management
for a multi-million dollar imaging firm in Kansas City. Information: (800)
433-1292, ext. 114.
Fuji Appoints VP of Corp. Communications
Fuji Photo Film U.S.A. has appointed Camilla Jenkins to the newly created
position of vice president of Corporation Communications. Jenkins will
be responsible for directing the design and implementation of Fujifilm’s
internal and external communications programs and oversee several functions
including public relations, corporate contributions and community relations,
financial relations, and environmental and safety affairs. Information:
(212) 704-8147, www.fujifilm.com.
New Legion Papers
Legion Paper has added Legion Photo Silk to its Digital Art Paper collection,
a line of seven premium papers that enables digital artists and photographers
to achieve true art quality output. The papers include: Legion Photo Silk;
Somerset Photo Enhanced/Velvet (acid-free and 100% cotton); Somerset Photo
Enhanced/Textured (acid free and 100% cotton); Concorde Rag (acid-free
and 100% cotton); Legion Photo Gloss; Legion Photo Matte; and Legion Photo
Canvas Cover. Information: e-mail: info@legionpaper.com, www.legionpaper.com.
Giant Pandas Celebrate Anniversary
Giant pandas Tian Tian and Mei Xiang recently celebrated the first anniversary
of their arrival at the Smithsonian’s National Zoological Park.
The giant panda exhibit, named the Fujifilm Giant Panda Conservation Habitat,
will soon be expanded to include a large, new yard for the pandas designed
specifically to meet their preferences and to highlight the Zoo’s
giant panda research and education program. The yard will also be the
anchor of a major renovation at the zoo called Asia Trail. Information:
(202) 673-0209.
Tamron Promotions
Tamron USA, Inc., announced that Patricia Gregitis will handle sales of
Tamron and Bronica products in New Jersey and Eastern Pennsylvania. Gregitis
most recently covered the New Jersey, New York and Connecticut territories
for Nikon’s Total Imaging Group. Information: (631) 858-8409; e-mail:
evans@tamron.com.
Fuji Promotions
Fuji Photo Film U.S.A., Inc. has appointed Paul D’Andrea to Vice
President of Marketing and Strategic Planning and Susan Schaffer to Director
of Marketing, Consumer Hardware, both in the Consumer Markets Division
of the Photo Imaging Group. In addition, Matt Knickerbocker is now Vice
President, Field Sales, and Tony Sorice has been appointed Director of
Sales, Hardware. Information: www.fujifilm.com.
Big Digital Push for Parks
The National Park Foundation (NPF) has announced that it will send more
than $500,000 worth of digital imaging and other traditional photography
equipment to 140 National Parks across the country. The NPF’s Digital
Imaging Product Foundation is made possible by the support of Kodak, a
proud partner of America’s National Parks that will help establish
a variety of park programs. Information: (202) 238-4200; www.kodak.com/go/hse.
Junior Journalists
More than 150 third grade students from Highview Elementary School in
Hartsdale, New York, interviewed Congressman Benjamin Gilman (R-20th)
as part of the Junior Journalist Press Conference hosted by Fuji Photo
Film U.S.A., Inc. The students presented Gilman with a package of photos
and letters written by the students to be delivered to the troops overseas.
Information: www.fujifilm.com.
ProColor Promotions
ProColor has named John Gorski its President and CEO. Gorski brings 26
years of advertising, graphics and broadcast management experience with
Minneapolis companies including Meyers Printing, Tele Edit, Juntunen Media
Group and WCCO television. Information: e-mail: info@procolor.com; www.procolor.com.
New Lumiquest site
Lumiquest.com has been redesigned with the “How Lumiquest Products
Work” section at the core of the site. In this website section,
animated illustrations demonstrate the lighting principal as it is affected
by the various Lumiquest products. Users can also click on Product Guide
for detailed information on the complete product line. Information: (830)
438-4646.
EPIC Award
Lakewood photographer and document examiner Charla Janney recently received
the 2001 Evidence Photographers International Council R. C. Hakanson Award
for her contributions to the advancement of evidence photography. Janney
is the first woman to receive the prestigious award, which honors recipients
who help promote the continuous education in the evidence photography
field. Information: (570) 253-5450.
Eyelike Backs
Jenoptik has introduced its new “Eyelike Precision” line of
camera backs. The M6 with 6m pixel CD, the M11 with the new Philips 10.7
pixel sensor and the M16 with Kodak’s 16m pixel CCD all come with
two-level active cooling that reduces noise and produces superior image
quality, as well as Jenoptik’s microscan technology. Their FireWire
connection also enables them to be plugged into a laptop. Information:
(914) 478-2082; e-mail: vogt_com.
Digital Output Center
Digital Output Center (D.O.C.) has announced its range of film and digital
services including: digital file proofing; film process and proof services;
candid and package printing; volume package printing services; digital
templates for wedding albums and senior portraits; VIP sports program,
e-mail reordering, prints and enlargements from slides; canvas mounting
and brush texturing; and Internet image posting services. Information:
(888) 539-1644.
Inter-State Studio Appoints New District Manager for Texas
Inter-State Studio & Publishing of Sedalia, Missouri has appointed
Fred Hightower as District Manager for San Antonio, Texas and the surrounding
counties. He will be managing the sales and delivery of the company’s
full line of photographic services to elementary and secondary schools
in the region
Masters of American Photography (Classic Collection)
To be released on June 1, is a series of U.S. stamps featuring photographs
made by 20 of America’s most influential photographers. Arranged
in chronological order, they offer a visual sampling of the history and
development of photography in the U.S. and illustrate the changes in American
culture and society. The work of the following photographers is depicted:
The firm of Albert Sands Southworth and Josiah Johnson Hawes; Timothy
H. O’Sullivan; Carleton E. Watkins; Gertrude Kasebier; Lewis W.
Hine; Alvin Langdon Coburn; Edward Steichen; Alfred Stieglitz; Man Ray;
Edward Weston; James VanDerZee; Dorothea Lange; Walker Evans; W. Eugene
Smith; Paul Strand; Ansel Adams; Imogen Cunningham; Andre Kertesz; Garry
Winogrand; and Minor White. Visit the Postal Store at http://shop.usps.com.
Philip Hyde: A Retrospective Exhibition
The International Photography Hall of Fame recently announced an exhibition
featuring the images of nature photographer and environmentalist, Philip
Hyde. The exhibit will highlight the five-decade career of one of the
most influential photographers of our time. Hyde’s photographs have
not only inspired other photographers but have shaped federal laws promoting
the preservation of Dinosaur National Monument, Point Reyes Seashore,
the Grand Canyon, Big Sur, the California Redwoods as well as many other
national parks and areas. The exhibit will run from July 6–Sept.
30. For more information, visit the IPHF web site: www.iphf.org.
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