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Rangefinder
Magazine
November 2002
Industry News
Jimmy Chung Receives Human Relations Award
James L. Chung, director of Financial Relations for Fuji Photo Film USA
has been awarded the prestigious Human Relations Award (Imaging Division)
from the American Jewish Committee. The award honors his philanthropic
and civic activities for working to make a difference at both local and
national levels. Bob Cartwright, vice president and general manager, Sales,
Consumer Markets Division, Fuji Photo Film USA, presented the award. In
accepting the award, Chung said, “The presence of so many of my
Fuji Film colleagues at this occasion demonstrates our belief in and support
of the important work of the American Jewish Committee.”
Lamarr Williamson Dies
Background design artist Lamarr Williamson died on September 11, 2002
of cancer. He was a world renowned photographic background artist, teacher
and gentleman. His original hand-painted backgrounds were startling in
their originality and beauty and were used by the finest professional
photographers around the world. He is survived by sisters, Dorothy Davis
and Brenda Greene; and brothers, Bill and Jerry Williamson.
 FOTOfusion
2003
FOTOfusion 2003, a distinguished five-day international visual arts festival,
presented by Palm Beach Photographic Centre, will run from January 21–25,
2003, transforming Delray Beach, Florida, into the photography and digital
imaging capital of the world. In its eighth year, FOTOfusion will bring
world-renowned, photojournalists, fine-art photographers, digital artists,
magazine picture editors, museum curators, photographic agencies, technology
providers, and celebrities to Palm Beach County for five days of more
than 100 photography seminars, computer workshops, photo field trips,
portfolio reviews, and over a dozen exhibitions showcasing the art of
photography and digital imaging. Presenters this year include Arnold Newman,
Lauren Greenfield, Phil Borges, Vincent Versace, Neil Leifer, and many
others. For information call Kim Longacre at (561) 276 9797.
Topflight Has New Web Site
The Topflight Album folks have a new web site: www.topflightalbums.com.
Not only does the web site give you information about individual album
models, but also a selection of distributors from the company’s
nationwide network.
Jay Stock Raises Money for Easter Seals
Award-winning photographer Jay Stock, 79, recently helped out the Easter
Seals Rehabilitation Center by donating panoramic prints of the World
Trade Center and lower Manhattan. Easter Seals received thousands of dollars
in donations because of Stock’s images. For those of you not familiar
with Jay, he gained notoriety recently when visiting the home of Hermila
Carrazco, a poor woman in the city of Monterrey, Mexico. Jay was there
with a number of photography students. During the visit, the woman held
up an 8x10-inch lithograph of the Virgin Mary and Jesus. Tears instantly
appeared in the litho running down Mary’s face during the visit.
Stock photographed the event and said later that he could not explain
the phenomenon, except to say it seemed like a miracle.
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.
ASMP Has New Executive Director
ASMP announced the appointment of Eugene Mopsik as their new executive
director. Mopsik has been involved with the ASMP since 1975 when he joined
as a general member. Since then he has served as president of the Philadelphia
Chapter, as a director and treasurer, and as ASMP president (2000-2001).
Mopsik replaced long-time executive director Richard Weisgrau, who left
that position at the end of 2002. Mopsik, 53, has a Bachelor of Science
degree from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania.
Larson Still Going Strong
In April of this year, PCS Technologies, LLC purchased Larson Enterprises,
Inc. The company will still operate as Larson Enterprises. George Larson,
after 40 years of service to the photography industry, has retired and
is no longer affiliated with the company. Will Elliott is the new owner
and president. Some changes in the company include: an e-commerce web
site (www.larson-ent.com) and a new line of light stands and 5-in-1 reflectors
has been added to the already extensive Larson line. Larson is also looking
for new dealers to carry its extensive product line. Information: www.larson-ent.com.
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.
New NANPA Web Site
NANPA, the North American Nature Photography Association, would like everyone
to know that they update their web site regularly with news and events
of their organization, legislation affecting photographers, and other
issues which they feel are important for photographers to know about.
Please visit www.nanpa.org regularly to keep up with this important news.
Walt Mahony Dies of Cancer
One of motor sports most admired photojournalists, Walt Mahony, passed
away on September 1 from cancer. Walt had been active for over 50 years,
shooting nearly a half-million photographs of auto and motorcycle racing
for publications worldwide. Walt was active in racing his entire career,
at one point designing and building the L.A. Speedway, later to become
Ascot Park. Walt also worked extensively for Paramount and Universal Studios.
He is survived by son Dan, also a motor sports photographer, and a daughter
Kim Mahan.
Buckeye’s Fuji Finepix S2 Prize Drawing
Photographer Richard Wolfe of Portraits by Richard is the winner of the
Fuji Finepix S2 digital camera—a retail value of $3295—compliments
of Buckeye Color Lab’s random drawing promoted at Imaging USA in
Atlantic City, NJ. Over 500 studios nationwide participated in this much-anticipated
raffle.
Masters of American Photography
Now available 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: 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.
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. Information: 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.
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