Latest news releases for Art and Entertainment Photography from PRWeb 2008-08-28T12:34:27Z http://ww1.prweb.com/images_v4/prw_logo.gif PRWeb xml@emediawire.com http://www.prweb.com/atom10/ $lastmod Enjoy an exciting last-minute travel photography excursion to bring home your own stunning summer portfolio. (PRWeb Aug 27, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/08/prweb1247984.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/08/prweb1247984.htm $lastmod Hamrick Software, the developer of VueScan, the world's most widely used scanning software, has released VueScan 8.4.82 which now supports over 1200 scanners. (PRWeb Aug 27, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/08/prweb1251654.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/08/prweb1251654.htm $lastmod Olympus America today announced the judges for its fifth annual BioScapes International Digital Imaging Competition, which honors the world’s finest life science images, both still and moving, as captured through light microscopes. The judges include some of the most widely recognized international researchers and photographers in the biomedical field, reflecting the competition’s goal of honoring the world’s most striking and significant life science images. (PRWeb Aug 27, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/competition/imaging/prweb1256484.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/competition/imaging/prweb1256484.htm $lastmod Selected National Media Museum Collections to be available at www.flickr.com/photos/nationalmediamuseum/ (PRWeb Aug 27, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/photography/museum/prweb1256934.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/photography/museum/prweb1256934.htm $lastmod Find out how to avoid dull and boring landscape snapshots, and instead capture picture-perfect, stunning landscape photographs filled with artistic energy from these little-known, practical professional tips from a master photographer. (PRWeb Aug 26, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/08/prweb1247904.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/08/prweb1247904.htm $lastmod iStockphoto, the world’s royalty-free multimedia sales leader, just did it again. The world’s leading digital media marketplace rewarded exclusive artists with a 100 percent royalty giveaway day on Aug. 25 for the second year in a row. Last year, iStock gave more than $100,000 to exclusive artists on a single day. Due to phenomenal site growth, iStock exclusive artists will receive more than $200,000 in revenue from yesterday’s sales. The giveaway is related to iStock’s Punctum Day Awards, whose cash and prize winners in several categories were announced last week. (PRWeb Aug 26, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/istock/exclusive_artists/prweb1252384.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/istock/exclusive_artists/prweb1252384.htm $lastmod New iCards for entertainers' places a cash register in the palm of everyone's hand at iCardEntertainment.com. (PRWeb Aug 25, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/ICI/icardentertainment/prweb1222874.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/ICI/icardentertainment/prweb1222874.htm $lastmod Adobe Systems Incorporated (Nasdaq:ADBE) today announced two major upgrades for hobbyist digital photo and video enthusiasts: Adobe® Photoshop® Elements 7 and Adobe Premiere® Elements 7 for Windows® with new Photoshop.com membership. Available as a standalone product or as a single retail bundle package, the revolutionary products allow for instant access to the best photo and video options for designing unique and meaningful creations. (PRWeb Aug 25, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/photoshop/elements/prweb1249104.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/photoshop/elements/prweb1249104.htm $lastmod Long time resident and photographer Bill Burnette announces the opening of a photographic exhitit and service in downtown Historic Annapolis Maryland. (PRWeb Aug 24, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/08/prweb1239804.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/08/prweb1239804.htm $lastmod Popular online photo editor flauntR now integrates with Picasa in two simple steps. Photos can be uploaded to flauntR photo suite with a single click. (PRWeb Aug 24, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/08/prweb1239174.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/08/prweb1239174.htm $lastmod AKVIS Software Inc. releases version 6.0 of its photo collage plug-in AKVIS Chameleon. The program is a true breakthrough in photo collage creation. In most cases it does not require precise selection of the objects and now even the pasted fragment can be adapted to the color range of the target picture to provide a natural photo montage. The new version offers one more mode to expand your possibilities and make photo collage creation fun to do. Also there is improved compatibility with Vista SP1 and Photoshop Elements v.6.0. (PRWeb Aug 24, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/08/prweb1239564.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/08/prweb1239564.htm $lastmod ScrapBiz.com, a leading retailer education and support program in the scrapbook industry, announces their new PhotoBookBiz Program to help scrapbook retailers tap into the digital scrapbooking and photo book market. (PRWeb Aug 24, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/08/prweb1241174.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/08/prweb1241174.htm $lastmod The new Photoshop actions from 1-click are designed for photographers both professional and amateur who are interested in the modern style of colorful, vibrant of child portraits. (PRWeb Aug 23, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/08/prweb1235084.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/08/prweb1235084.htm $lastmod Art of Nature is currently teaching a photography course that simplifies the photography process. Instead of people being reliant on difficult to read manuals, they can grasp the concepts because the explanations are given to them in simple and easy to understand terms. (PRWeb Aug 22, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/08/prweb1235044.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/08/prweb1235044.htm $lastmod The classic Sunset Marquis Hotel and Villas is proud to bring "Gibson Through the Lens" from the world's leading instrument manufacturer, Gibson Guitar, for an exclusive three-week photo exhibition to celebrate the completion of the hotel's unprecedented expansion and new villas grand opening. "Gibson Through The Lens" features some of the world's most respected and prolific rock photographers such as Ross Halfin, Jim Marshall, Neal Preston, Mick Rock, Bob Gruen and Baron Wolman, to name a few. This will be the first time the exhibition featuring these iconic and timeless photographs of international musicians with their Gibson or Epiphone guitar has been staged in the U.S. (PRWeb Aug 21, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/08/prweb1229254.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/08/prweb1229254.htm $lastmod SCR Studios has announced the launching of its Asian Photo Gallery Web Site version 2.0 featuring the work of international travel photographer Steven C. Robertson. The updated Web site adds blogging functionality provided by WordPress and a Community Forum functionality provided by vBulletin to support social networking. (PRWeb Aug 21, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/08/prweb1234564.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/08/prweb1234564.htm $lastmod Inc. today ranked Canvas on Demand, a company that reproduces print and digital photos to canvas works of art, No. 283 on its annual ranking of the 500 fastest-growing private companies in the country. (PRWeb Aug 21, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/Canvas_on_Demand/Inc_500/prweb1231724.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/Canvas_on_Demand/Inc_500/prweb1231724.htm $lastmod Sherrlyn Borkgren will use $10,000 ShootQ Grant to share images, stories with world. (PRWeb Aug 21, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/08/prweb1235634.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/08/prweb1235634.htm $lastmod In southern Ontario, not far from the bustling, booming cities of Kitchener, Waterloo, Cambridge, London and Sarnia, lies a beautiful piece of the province's past. (PRWeb Aug 21, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/08/prweb1228774.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/08/prweb1228774.htm $lastmod US Stock Photo, featuring Paul O. Boisvert Photography, launches a new website with over 30,000 photographs for sale as an online photography gallery. This online stock photo agency offers a searchable database for easy access to all of its photographs. These photographs are available for sale in many categories, such as aerial, farming, events, people, nature, scenery, sunsets, travel, Lake Champlain, and sports. (PRWeb Aug 21, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/08/prweb1229834.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/08/prweb1229834.htm $lastmod Five secrets for taking great pregnant belly photos - from little baby bumps to big pregnant bellies - and expert advice from maternity photographers on the best poses. (PRWeb Aug 20, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/08/prweb1230314.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/08/prweb1230314.htm $lastmod Light Crafts, today announced immediate availability of an upgraded version supporting additional RAW capabilities for the award-winning LightZone™ photo-editing software. (PRWeb Aug 20, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/LightZone/RAW_Support/prweb1228594.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/LightZone/RAW_Support/prweb1228594.htm $lastmod U.S., Turkey, Poland, Australia, Russia and Pakistan take home top prizes. (PRWeb Aug 20, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/08/prweb1230974.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/08/prweb1230974.htm $lastmod Let the action sports photography begin! Get off the couch and into the game by learning everything you need to know to take extreme sports action and adventure photographs. (PRWeb Aug 20, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/08/prweb1223964.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/08/prweb1223964.htm $lastmod GiiNii's 8-Inch Ultra-Thin Digital Picture Frame is the perfect way to beautifully showcase, remember and enjoy fun summer memories all year long. (PRWeb Aug 20, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/08/prweb1223754.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/08/prweb1223754.htm $lastmod Sony VAIO Video Contest Begins Today for Chance to Win High Definition Prize Package. Sony Electronics Inc. launches a nationwide video contest to find the best examples of people using high-definition products to express their passions. Starting August 19 through September 15, individuals can submit their entries online at whatsinyourhdna.com. (PRWeb Aug 19, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/sonyvaio/hdnacontest/prweb1225264.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/sonyvaio/hdnacontest/prweb1225264.htm $lastmod Participants will shoot for more than $100,000 worth of prizes in a photo contest. Winners will travel to US National Parks with established pros, work with Apple's Aperture software and win photo-related prizes from other sponsors. (PRWeb Aug 18, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/08/prweb1217624.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/08/prweb1217624.htm $lastmod DigiLabs Inc. announced today that it is supporting Kodak, the official Olympic Imaging Sponsor with photobook creations at the Main Press Center in Beijing. A customized version of DigiLabs MyPhotoBook software is running on more than 100 Mac and PC workstations at the Main Press Center of the Beijing Olympic Games allowing photographers visiting the center to create personalized photobooks for printing and sharing. (PRWeb Aug 18, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/08/prweb1212794.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/08/prweb1212794.htm $lastmod An Art Gallery without limitation of wall space and limited availability due to a selected location allows us to offer fine limited edition prints of paintings, mixed media,serigraphs and photography all created in the highest quality at the lowest affordableprices to people all over the world. (PRWeb Aug 17, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/08/prweb1217774.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/08/prweb1217774.htm $lastmod The event will highlight a series of twelve dynamic photographs by Houston-based artist, Cara Barer, which showcase Barer's sculptive approach to the book. Shot on a black background, found books take on color and shape, elegantly transposed by the artist's hands into recognizable forms. The exhibit runs from September 4th through October 31st. A reception for the artist will be held on Thursday, September 4th, from 6-8pm and is open to the public. (PRWeb Aug 17, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/08/prweb1217524.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/08/prweb1217524.htm $lastmod Verve Gallery of Photography is pleased to present our fall two-person exhibition with local Santa Fe photographer, Janet Russek and New Orleans photographer, Josephine Sacabo. The exhibition is on view Friday, September 19, 2008 through Saturday November 8, 2008 at Verve Gallery of Photography, with an Opening Reception on Friday, September 19, from 5-7pm. (PRWeb Aug 16, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/08/prweb1214124.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/08/prweb1214124.htm $lastmod Artists do emerge with a zeal for their passion. J Waggoner is the same as his journey into the female art form is released. New works of his is now available to purchase in prints. (PRWeb Aug 15, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/08/prweb1209284.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/08/prweb1209284.htm $lastmod NueVer LLC, a Tucson based indie publishing company announces the publication of TravFan's new Vegetarian Travel E-Book, Northern New Mexico. Each section in TravFan's book is filled with vivid photos from her trips around Northern New Mexico. NueVer distributes independent E-Books in fiction, children's literature, poetry and travel in E-Book formats, which can be read on many portable devices such as laptops, PDAs, cell phones and other E-Book readers such as Amazon's Kindle. (PRWeb Aug 14, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/VeganTravel/nuever/prweb1209144.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/VeganTravel/nuever/prweb1209144.htm $lastmod LightScribe CD and DVD brands Microboards and PRIMEON adding new Internet retailers. (PRWeb Aug 13, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/LightScribe/Expands_Online/prweb1206754.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/LightScribe/Expands_Online/prweb1206754.htm $lastmod The new Wedding Photography Blueprint is now on sale at a 33% discount for this, the opening week of sales. You have just 5 days left and counting to grab a copy before the price goes up on the 18th August. (PRWeb Aug 13, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/08/prweb1198664.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/08/prweb1198664.htm $lastmod Terramar Marketing, a professional marketing company based in Carlsbad, California, has launched a new suite of services targeted at helping businesses to generate awareness, increase revenues and retain customers. To help small businesses stand out in today's competitive landscape, Terramar Marketing provides a cost-effective, outsourced, creative marketing alternative to hiring a full-time marketing director by offering marketing consulting, web development, advertising, video production, photography and print and graphics services. (PRWeb Aug 13, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/08/prweb1200844.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/08/prweb1200844.htm $lastmod Meade Instruments® (NasdaqGM: MEAD), the leading designer and manufacturer of telescopes and optical accessories for both professional and amateur astronomy enthusiasts worldwide, announced today that it has completed its landmark transition from manufacturing Schmidt-Cassegrain optics to its proprietary Advanced Coma-Free™ (ACF™) optical technology. Bolstering the company’s commitment to serving the amateur astronomy community through innovative, professional grade products at an affordable price, Meade’s departure from the classic Schmidt-Cassegrain optics to the high-performance ACF optical system enables serious amateur astronomers to advance their hobby with an optical system that outperforms Schmidt-Cassegrain systems and delivers the benefits of a Ritchey-Chrétien viewing experience without the associated high costs. (PRWeb Aug 12, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/optical/coma_free/prweb1206084.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/optical/coma_free/prweb1206084.htm $lastmod Filter Forge, Inc., the developer of Filter Forge, an innovative Photoshop plugin allowing its users to create their own filters, today announced that its online Filter Library had reached the milestone of 5,000 user-created filters. (PRWeb Aug 11, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/08/prweb1186154.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/08/prweb1186154.htm $lastmod The 2008 Visual Amalgam Show organizers announce the artist list for the one night only fine art show at Bergamot Station in Santa Monica, October 5th, 2008. The show features a collection of personal artwork created by film industry professionals. (PRWeb Aug 9, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/08/prweb1190174.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/08/prweb1190174.htm $lastmod The Babyboomer's Guide to Digital Photography is a concise, easy-to-use aid whose sole purpose is to help you take better pictures quickly by cutting through all the technical jargon you find in many other photography books. (PRWeb Aug 8, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/08/prweb1185754.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/08/prweb1185754.htm