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The "Coolest" Coolpix Camera

Evelyn.Drake — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 14:53:53 -0500

Recently Evelyn Drake had a chance to test out the Nikon Coolpix S1000pj. She determined that this compact model is a fantastic camera for people who love to socialize. Here is a brief introduction to her article:

"If you have not seen or heard about the Nikon Coolpix S1000pj yet, you are missing out. This seemingly ordinary compact camera has a very special feature: a built-in projector! At first I was extremely sceptical. What can a compact camera with a gimmicky looking feature like this do for me? After giving it a chance, this feature is actually really cool and has come handy in many social situations." - Evelyn.Drake

Click here to read Evelyn's complete article.

Cramped But Cool Underground Studio in Alberta

Evelyn.Drake — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 17:00:54 -0500

This year’s Cramped But Cool Studio Showcase drew submissions from PDN readers all across North America and are giving their readers the chance to vote for their favourite space. Brent Mykytyshyn from Calgary submitted images from his studio located in the design district and we agree with PDN that it is a very cramped, yet cool space for photo magic to happen.

The writers from PDN Pulse said: "It took us a while to figure out what Mykytyshyn's underground space reminded us of. Then it came to us: A bomb shelter." We couln't agree more. Although his little studio is small and windowless it provides a perfect workspace for controlled studio photography. Brent says: "Having no windows is not a problem, as it lets me control the light, but some days you forget what time it is and what the weather is like outdoors—which in the winter suits me fine."

If you would like to read the full story from PDNPulse click here.

If you would like to vote for your favourite studio space on PDNPulse click here.

Olympic Photo Gallery from The Big Picture: Vancouver 2010, part 1 of 2

Evelyn.Drake — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 15:11:17 -0500

The Big Picture shares a stunning photo selection from the 2010 Winter Olympics held in Vancouver BC. Click here to view The Big Picture's photo gallery on boston.com.

Photo Life's 2010 Emerging Photographers Competition Now Open!

Evelyn.Drake — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 13:32:35 -0500

Photo Life is pleased to present the opening of the 2010 Emerging Photographers competition, which gives Canadian photography students,
photography workshop participants, apprentice photographers, and those just beginning their careers as photographers a unique opportunity to share
their vision and talent with the world.

Photographers who wish to participate to Emerging Photographers are invited to send their submissions exclusively via our on-line facilities at www.photolife.com Participants can submit up to 3 images and must provide technical information and a brief narrative/comment for each image. Please note that this competition is open to Canadian residents only. Additional submission instructions are available at www.photolife.com

From the submissions received, editors will select the most outstanding up-and-coming talents; those will be showcased in Photo Life's August/September issue.

Deadline for submissions: May 15, 2010

Opening Ceremonies for Vancouver 2010 Olympics

Evelyn.Drake — Sat, 13 Feb 2010 18:35:38 -0500

Big Picture shares an online photo gallery of the opening ceremonies from Vancouver.
Click here to view gallery from Big Picture.

New Taschen Books: Package Design Now! and A History of Advertising

Evelyn.Drake — Sat, 30 Jan 2010 18:18:01 -0500

Our book selection continues to grow with the addition of two new books from Taschen: "Package Design Now!" and "A History Advertising." Both titles are filled with interesting information about the advancements in the way products are marketed and packaged.

A History of Advertising:
The history of western advertising dates back at least the 1630s, when Frenchman Théophraste Renaudot placed the first advertising notes in La Gazette de France. In 1786, William Tayler offered his services as "Agent to the Country’s Printers, Booksellers, etc," but the term "advertising agency" originated in 1842, when Volney B. Palmer opened for business in Philadelphia. Widely accepted as the birth of modern advertising, this marks the beginning of a creative industry that has radically transformed our culture and language.
Click here for more information.

Package Design Now!:
No other book on the market explores global contemporary packaging to the extent and detail that Package Design Now! does. Practically everything you buy comes in some sort of package—some are just functional, while others strive to be as innovative, elegant, and eye-catching as possible. This book features eye-catching package icons from Apple iPhone to De Beers diamonds, that reveal the hard work dedicated to deliver these products with intense appeal, including in-depth case studies about package design developments, giving readers a peek at the way packaging is made and designed.

Click here for more information.

Erin Wallace: Ukraine - Insights

Evelyn.Drake — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 19:10:58 -0500

Ukraine - Insights at the Aven's Gallery in Canmore Alberta.

There will be an artist in attendance reception on Sunday February 7th, 2010 from 1:00pm to 5:00pm and the show will be up from February 5th - February 13th.

Only a few spots left in "An introduction to stock photography"

Evelyn.Drake — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 18:54:33 -0500

Learn all about the stock photography industry from internationally acclaimed stock photographer Brad Wrobleski. Brad will show you how the dynamic world of stock photography operates and how you can see your images in this multi billion dollar industry. Brad had been shooting stock photography for over 20 years. His publication credits include National Geographic, Men’s Journal, Wall Street Journal and Outside.
Click here for more information.

Brad is also hosting a 9 hour stock photography school weekend in March. You can get 10% off this workshop if you attend the introduction to stock photography class. Click here for details.

AXIS Contemporary Art Presents: Gerard Yunker "EURO"

TheCameraStore — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 15:37:53 -0500

A graduate of the Alberta College of Art & Design, Gerard Yunker has been one of the cities leading commercial and advertising photographers for over twenty years.

The series EURO displays Yunker’s truly artistic nature and pursuit of personal work that evokes the highly tuned eye of the artist behind the camera. Yunker’s sensitive lens captures a frozen moment in time while evoking a dream-like tone. EURO embraces the contradictions of the continent itself, on one hand flashing before the viewer at a rapid pace and at other times lingering dreamily in warm patches of light on ancient shadowy streets.

February 10th - March 5th 2010.
Opening Reception on Wednesday, February 10th at
AXIS Contemporary Art from 5 – 8 pm.

Click here for more details.

New Spring Seminar: Top 10 Tips for Expedition Photographers

Evelyn.Drake — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 18:12:07 -0500

How do you power a digital camera for a month in the wilderness, far from wall sockets and car batteries? Even more challenging, how do you do it at -30°C?

Click here for more information.