Princess Cruises seeks 1,000 photos for new ship
Princess Cruises is seeking 1,000 cruise vacation photographs, submitted by its passengers, to become a permanent showcase aboard its new Royal Princess ship, scheduled to debut in spring 2013.
Social media guide offered for photographers by PhotoShelter
PhotoShelter, the world leader in portfolio websites and marketing services for photographers, has announced a new, free, downloadable educational guide for increasing their presence on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and Google+.
Wildlife photographer of the year competition opens
The annual Veolia Environment Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2012 competition is now taking entries and is open to amateurs, professionals and emerging talent, with the chance to participate in an international exhibition.
NOMA names Lord new photography curator
The New Orleans Museum of Art has named Russell Lord its new Curator of Photographs, a post he will assume beginning October 17, 2011.
Dream location tips for better photography
Preparing for that special vacation requires a certain discipline and, along with a bit of research, can save you time and money once you’ve arrived at your dream location.
FfotoAber photography festival begins this autumn in Aberystwyth
A series of events and exhibitions will mark the first-ever FfotoAber festival this autumn in the historic market town of Aberystwyth, a holiday resort town on the west coast of Wales, located where the Ystwyth and Rheidol rivers merge.
Spain’s PHotoEspaña 2011 being held through July 21
Madrid’s PHotoEspaña 2011 photography festival is being held June 1 to July 21 and, along with the cities of Lisbon, Cuenca, and Alcalá de Henares, will feature exhibitions, workshops, portfolio reviews, master classes, guided tours and educational programs.
New Getty Images photography contract denounced by photo groups
A new contract by Getty Images, the largest stock agency on the planet, has created controversy among photography organizations world-wide, who are calling on all photographers not to sign the contracts, as they are not in their “best interests.”
Graphis Photography Annual call for entries announced
Graphis, The International Journal of Visual Communication, has announced its call for entries for its Photography Annual 2012, which will feature top international photography from the previous year, with entries being available for online viewing.
Quotes on great photography
Through the years, masters of photography have been able to inspire us with their breathtaking images. Perhaps it is no coincidence, then, that some of them have been able to inspire us with quotes on their craft and on life. Whether landscapes, journalistic, product, or fashion, the great photographers’ works have had one element in common: an intimate connection with the definition of fine art.
Pucon : Lakes District photography
Surprisingly narrow, averaging 100 miles in width, Chile offers a visual paradise for the travel photographer. The country’s length – 2,653 miles – guarantees a variety of great photography conditions, from the driest desert on the planet to a signature mountain landscape deep in Patagonia. Read more »
Arizona photography : slot canyons
First time visitors to the slot canyons near Lake Powell should be forgiven their initial look of dismay when standing near the parking area of these marvels. There in the sometimes harsh desert light, it is easy to doubt that the vast expanse of sandstone before their eyes could contain so much magic.
