Where is professional image making headed? Yesterday the American Society of Media Photographers held a forum on Sustainable Business Models: Issues & Trends Facing Visual Artists that was available worldwide as a livestream. The ASMP have now posted edited highlights of the event free to watch online: http://bit.ly/asmp-business-models
In a rare opportunity I was privileged to hear James Nachtwey speak about changes made possible to people’s lives through his powerful images. Far more than a documentary photographer Nachtwey is a great humanitarian. If you ever have the chance to see this man speak in person – as 400 people did at the AIPP … Read more
It’s often said it’s the artist not the camera that makes the image. Dan Chung proves that by competing with other photojournalists covering the 2012 Olympic Games – only he uses an iPhone. Via DP Review.
Congratulations to Peter Krogh who has been acknowledged by the US Library of Congress with an Individual Innovation Award. The National Digital Stewardship Alliance presented the award in recognition “for his work on The DAM Book, the dpBestflow website and as a special advisor to the Shutha project, each of which have helped raise awareness and make … Read more
As well as a talented photojournalist Rob Galbraith has been an educator and consultant for some 14 years. Today Galbraith announced he will be a fulltime lecturer at the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology in Canada. RobGalbraith.com established itself as a qualified resource for info on all aspects of digital photography. His forums at their … Read more
Lightroom is now part of Adobe Creative Cloud. If you have Adobe Creative Suite CS or newer, until August 31 2012 you can subscribe for US$29.99 per month.
Phase One have updated Media Pro to version 1.3. Along with the expected bug fixes and new camera support this version finally gives the same feeling of speed that iView had some 5 years ago. Phase One have made more improvements that continues to make Media Pro the best digital asset management application for creatives. … Read more
PMA Australia have branded this year’s show The Digital Show to extend coverage beyond photography and video. The show is on from 25-27 May 2012 at the Melbourne Exhibition Centre. Save $20 and book online to get free entry. A highlight at every show is the Canon AIPP Australian Professional Photography Awards. See the best professional … Read more
Having judged the Student/Emerging category I’ll be at the Momento Pro 2012 Photobook of the Year Award Presentation in Sydney on Wednesday 23 May 2012. Update: Congtratulations to Ben McRae for his book Out of the Darkness and into the Omo, winner of the Student/Emerging category.
With Creative Suite CS6 officially released today Adobe have lifted the lid (or cloud?) on Creative Cloud. The latter is a subscription service for CS6 apps, pay per month or annually from $19.99/month. Like the Apple App Store now Adobe can offer their dominant suite of apps via the web. You will still be able to (pre)order … Read more