(PRWEB) May 20, 2013

While browsing through the App Store or Google Play, one can find plenty of photo editing apps. Though they allow editing photos with multiple tools, filters and effects, not many of them are able to retouch portraits. Welcome an app that helps one easily improve facial photos – Visage Lab.

The app is available for both iOS and Android platforms. It removes pimples and wrinkles, outlines the eyes and whitens the teeth in seconds with all operations made automatically. After installing Visage Lab on a mobile device, the user will get a portable beauty laboratory for enhancing portrait photos any place, any time.

Visage Lab has several advantages over the alternatives, such as fully automatic face detection and enhancement and high quality retouch. While other photo editors usually perform only partial face retouching, Visage Lab offers a full-package approach to image enhancement. Another distinctive advantage is that makeup made with Visage Lab gives the portrait a natural look, so that one can never tell a photo has been edited.

Alongside with face retouching, the app provides 40+ classy effects. These photo effects are divided into four categories: ‘Stylized’, ‘Background’, ‘Lighting’ and ‘Color’. Each category includes about 10 effects that can add more style and character to the photo. A more detailed look at the categories is given below.

• ‘Stylized’ effects can give the photos a touch of old times or add more flair to them. For example, the portrait can be converted into a black-and-white one, turned into a last-century postcard or processed with the famous Dave Hill effect.

 

• ‘Background’ effects can brighten up the photo and make it look really romantic. A magic change of the background scenery of the photo from summer to winter happens in one click!
• ‘Lighting’ effects make it possible to add fantastic lighting effects to the photo. User can make the night version of his/her favorite portrait in spite of the fact that it was taken in daylight. Or illuminate the photo with bright floodlights.
• Changing color temperature and color balance of the image means a lot. Different color schemes can make your image look retro-ish or bizarre, romantic or dramatic-looking. The ’Color‘ category also contains a few effects for the devotees of sepia.

 

It is only natural that users of the retouching app would want to compare the original photo with the enhanced one. For this aim the original photo kept stuck to the bottom left corner. Once touched, it will appear instead of the edited photo. Users can switch between the ‘before’ and ’after‘ versions to feel the difference.

Enhanced photos can be saved to Camera roll/Gallery, instantly shared on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest or sent via e-mail right from Visage Lab.

Along with the free version of this app, there are paid versions: Visage Lab PRO HD for iPhone/iPad and Visage Lab PRO for Android. The PRO versions are ad-free, contain more effects and filters and don’t watermark photos. Besides, in PRO applications results are saved in high resolution.

“Tonight is about Flickr,” Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer said at an event in New York City Monday evening. “It is about that other ‘R’ brand and how we can make Flickr awesome again.”

To that end, Yahoo announced three main changes to Flickr: a cleaner design, a new Android app and much more storage space than any competing photo service offers.

The new design scraps all the white space and blue links for large photos. Every user profile has a full-lead image or a cover photo, and below that a user’s large photos are displayed in a grid. When users visit other profiles, they will see the same layout. There’s also a photo stream page, which will bring in photos from people you follow.

Those big photos are a crucial part to the new parts of the service, Mayer and SVP of Mobile Products Adam Cahan said this evening. Those photos are uploaded in full resolution. “We never want you to compromise a single pixel at Flickr,” Cahan said from the stage.

 While Facebook and other photo services compress photos when uploading, Flickr will upload the full resolution image — every pixel at the full size, no degradation. Google announced last week that its photo service, which is integrated into Google Plus, will also allow users to view and upload full-resolution images taken on phones or with digital cameras.

Yahoo, however, is planning to stand out from Google in one key way when it comes to photos. Yahoo will offer everyone a full free terabyte of storage space. Google offers 15GB of free space; it charges $49.99 a month for a terabyte of space.

“No other tech company has ever offered a terabyte of storage,” Cahan said. A terabyte, which Yahoo says is basically like offering unlimited storage, can house more than a half a million photos (537,731 photos to be exact).

Read more:

http://abcnews.go.com/Technology/yahoo-refreshes-flickr-cleaner-sharing-options-full-terabyte/story?id=19219615

SUNNYVALE, Calif. & NEW YORK — May 20, 2013 – Yahoo! Inc. (NASDAQ: YHOO) and Tumblr announced today that they have reached a definitive agreement for Yahoo! to acquire Tumblr.

 

Per the agreement and our promise not to screw it up, Tumblr will be independently operated as a separate business. David Karp will remain CEO. The product, service and brand will continue to be defined and developed separately with the same Tumblr irreverence, wit, and commitment to empower creators.

 

With more than 300 million monthly unique visitors and 120,000 signups every day, Tumblr is one of the fastest-growing media networks in the world. Tumblr sees 900 posts per second (!) and 24 billion minutes spent on site each month. On mobile, more than half of Tumblr’s users are using the mobile app and do an average of 7 sessions per day. Its tremendous popularity and engagement among creators, curators and audiences of all ages brings a significant new community of users to the Yahoo! network. The combination of Tumblr+Yahoo! is expected to grow Yahoo!’s audience by 50 percent to more than a billion monthly visitors, and to grow traffic by approximately 20 percent.

 

The deal offers unique opportunities for both companies. Tumblr can deploy Yahoo!’s personalization technology and search infrastructure to help its users discover creators, bloggers, and content they’ll love. In turn, Tumblr brings 50 billion blog posts (and 75 million more arriving each day) to Yahoo!’s media network and search experiences. The two companies will also work together to create advertising opportunities that are seamless and enhance the user experience.

 

Total consideration is approximately $1.1 billion, substantially all of which is payable in cash.

 

“Tumblr is redefining creative expression online,” said Yahoo! CEO Marissa Mayer. “On many levels, Tumblr and Yahoo! couldn’t be more different, but, at the same time, they couldn’t be more complementary. Yahoo is the Internet’s original media network. Tumblr is the Internet’s fastest-growing media frenzy. Both companies are homes for brands – established and emerging. And, fundamentally, Tumblr and Yahoo! are both all about users, design, and finding surprise and inspiration amidst the everyday.”

 

“I’ve long held the view that in all things art and design, you can feel the spirit and demeanor of the creator. That’s why it was no surprise to me that David Karp is one of the nicest, most empathetic people I’ve ever met. He’s also one of the most perceptive, capable entrepreneurs I’ve ever worked with,” continued Mayer. “David’s respect for Tumblr’s community of creators is awesome. I’m absolutely delighted to have him join our team.”

 

David Karp, CEO of Tumblr, addressed the Tumblr community, “Our team isn’t changing. Our roadmap isn’t changing. And our mission — to empower creators to make their best work and get it in front of the audience they deserve — certainly isn’t changing. But we’re elated to have the support of Yahoo! and their team who share our dream to make the Internet the ultimate creative canvas. Tumblr gets better faster with more resources to draw from.”

 

The transaction, which is subject to customary closing conditions, is expected to close in the second half of the year.

 

 

Yahoo! will host a conference call at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time today to discuss this announcement. A live webcast of the conference call can be accessed through the company’s Investor Relations website at http://yhoo.client.shareholder.com/events.cfm?CalendarID=8. In addition, an archive of the webcast will be accessible for 90 days through the same link.

 

 

Tumblr is a media network powered by an army of independent creators and home to an audience of more than 300 million unique visitors. Founded by David Karp in 2007, Tumblr is headquartered in New York City.

 

 

Yahoo! is focused on making the world’s daily habits inspiring and entertaining. By creating highly personalized experiences for our users, we keep people connected to what matters most to them, across devices and around the world. In turn, we create value for advertisers by connecting them with the audiences that build their businesses. Yahoo! is headquartered in Sunnyvale, CA, and has offices located throughout the Americas, Asia Pacific (APAC) and the Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) regions. For more information, visit the pressroom (pressroom.yahoo.net) or the company’s blog (yahoo.tumblr.com).

 

This press release contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties concerning Yahoo!’s proposed acquisition of Tumblr (including without limitation the statements contained in the quotations from management in this press release), as well as Yahoo!’s strategic and operational plans. Actual events or results may differ materially from those described in this press release due to a number of risks and uncertainties. The potential risks and uncertainties include, among others, the possibility that the transaction will not close or that the closing may be delayed; and that the anticipated benefits to Yahoo!, including projected growth in audience and traffic, and benefits to users and advertisers may not be realized. More information about potential factors that could affect Yahoo!’s business and financial results is included under the captions, “Risk Factors” and “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations,” in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2012 and Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2013, which are on file with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) and available at the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov.

 

 

 

New York, NY (PRWEB) May 16, 2013

PDN is proud to announce the award winners for this year’s Photo Annual competition, which recognizes the best photography from 2012. Now in its 13th year, the PDN Photography Annual issue features an extensive portfolio of photography in ten different categories, ranging from editorial assignments, photojournalism, portraiture and advertising to photo books, student work and fine art. Additionally, six awards are presented to photographers who are selected to be in the Photo Annual, including the Arnold Newman Prize for New Directions in Photographic Portraiture and the Marty Forscher Fellowship, which recognize photographers following in the footsteps of two photo industry legends. The PDN Photo Annual has become an annual celebration of innovative photography and talented photographers, with collaborative support from industry leaders including Sony, Parsons The New School for Design, Adobe, Epson, Maine Media Workshops and ASMP.

“Each year we are blown away with the quality of work being produced by photographers, and we continue to be inspired — and deeply encouraged — by the level of creativity we see in the entries,” explains Lauren Wendle, vice president & publisher of the Nielsen Photo Group. “The PDN Photo Annual has become a celebration of today’s image makers that has been embraced and supported by the entire industry.”

More than 22 judges — all of whom are renowned in their respective fields of photography — adjudicated this year’s competition, sorting through thousands of entries from all over the world before selecting this year’s winners. Judges for the 2013 PDN Photo Annual included Natalie Matutshovsky (Time), Paula Tognarelli (Griffin Museum of Photography), Shannon Simon (Interview), Ken Kwok (Los Angeles Times), Jon Jones (Sunday Times Magazine), Ana Dickson (Huffington Post) and Cameron Barnum (BBDO)

In addition to the winners of the 10 categories celebrating every genre of photography and video, which are all included in the June 2013 issue of PDN (now available on newsstands) as well as in the online gallery, the following awards are being presented to photographers who are included in the Photo Annual:

The Arnold Newman Prize for New Directions in Photographic Portraiture
Named after the legendary photographer and “Father of the Environmental Portrait,” this award recognizes photographers who are creating works that echo Arnold Newman’s iconic style of portraiture. Wayne Lawrence is this year’s winner and will receive a $15,000 cash prize and an exhibition at PhoPa Gallery in Portland, Maine.

Marty Forscher Fellowship
This award recognizes students and emerging professionals who have outstanding achievements in humanistic photography. Lisa Wiltse is this year’s professional award winner and will receive a $3,000 cash prize; Eugenijus Bardžius from the University of Wales, Newport, South Wales, is the student award winner and will receive a $1,500 cash prize.

Adobe Breakthrough Photography Award
George Logan is the recipient of this award, which celebrates artists who create compelling works through digital imaging. Logan will receive a $1,000 cash prize and a 12-month subscription to the Adobe® Creative Cloud™.

Sony Emerging Photographer Award
This award recognizes an exceptional young photographer who exhibits talents beyond his or her years and promise for future greatness. Michael Anthony Schmidt is this year’s recipient and will receive a $1,000 cash prize, a Sony Alpha NEX-6 camera with a 16-50mm lens and a feature profile in the fall 2013 issue of Emerging Photographer magazine.

Epson Creativity Award
Presented to a photographer who demonstrates originality and creativity in his or her approach to black-and-white photography, the judges unanimously selected Nadav Kander as this year’s winner.

PDN Publisher’s Choice Award
The first annual PDN Publisher’s Choice Award recognizes exceptional and noteworthy work from one of the winners in this year’s competition. Aaron Huey is the recipient of this award for his images that appeared in the National Geographic article In the Shadow of Wounded Knee, about the Oglala Lakota who reside on South Dakota’s Pine Ridge Reservation. Huey will be featured in a full-page advertisement in an upcoming issue of PDN and receive a $1,500 cash award.

About PDN
No other brand covers professional photography both in print and online like Photo District News. A trusted, unbiased source of news and information on every aspect of photography for over 30 years, PDN showcases cutting-edge photographers, innovative techniques and the latest imaging products and technology each month. PDN is a seven-time winner of the Neal Award for Editorial Excellence from American Business Media, a two-time Lucie Award winner and is an honored recipient of the Griffin Museum of Photography Focus Award for its contributions to the industry. For more information visit pdnonline.com.

Santa Rosa, Calif. (PRWEB) May 17, 2013

Think Tank Photo announces the release of a new version of its popular large capacity rolling camera bag, the Logistics Manager™ 30. The rolling case’s endless interior layout options adapt to numerous equipment combinations and help manage all of the logistics of transporting and using a lot of gear while on location.

Its roomy internal dimensions of 13.75”W x 27.5”H x 8.25 – 10”D (35 x 70 x 21 – 25.5cm) allow it to hold multiple combinations of cameras and lenses, lighting gear such as strobes and reflectors, and accessories of all kinds.

Key Features

• Holds and transports all types of gear on location.
• Organizer side pocket for various equipment.
• Interior pockets for extra organization.
• Two clear accessory bags included for miscellaneous items.
• Quickly deployable roller handle.
• Large front organizer pocket.
• Expandable front pocket for large items.
• TSA-approved main zipper lock for added security.
• Tripod cup, strap, and rain cover included.

 

“The Logistics Manager 30 answers a question often asked by working photographers: ‘How can I transport all of my gear into the field, have quick access to it, and secure it from loss or theft?’” said Doug Murdoch, Think Tank Photo president and lead designer. “We took the design and engineering principles we pioneered in our line-up of award-winning rolling camera bags and applied them to this very roomy pro photographer logistics solution.”

Specifications
Internal Dimensions: 13.75”W x 27.5”H x 8.25 – 10”D (35 x 70 x 21 – 25.5cm)
External Dimensions: 15.75”W x 30”H x 11.5”D (40 x 76 x 29cm)
Weight: 16 – 20 lbs (7.3 – 9.1 kg) (depending on accessories used)    

About Think Tank Photo
Think Tank Photo is a group of designers and professional photographers focused on studying how photographers work, and developing inventive new carrying solutions to meet their needs. By focusing on “speed” and “accessibility,” we prepare photographers to Be Ready “Before The Moment,” allowing them to document those historic moments that reflect their personal visions and artistic talents. We design products that help photographers travel easier, take pictures faster, and organize their gear more efficiently.

Waukegan, IL (PRWEB) May 16, 2013

Fotodiox (http://www.fotodioxpro.com) announces the LED100WA high-intensity LED lights, a constant light source modeled after a familiar strobe form. Available in 5600K (Daylight) or 3200K (Tungsten) color temperatures, these new lights allow the use of standard strobe accessories like soft boxes, snoots, grids, and more. They emit powerful light and are easily transportable, making them ideal for both still and video lighting.

Featuring high light output at 600 watt incandescent equivalent, these professional lighting systems use powerful LED light technology. Unlike other studio lights, Fotodiox LED100WA series give off practically zero heat, allowing for more comfortable and longer sessions for both the subject and the photographer. These LED lamps have a high color rendering index (CRI >85) to provide clear, color correct light and consistently render proper color. Additionally, a built-in glass diffuser provides a soft, even light.

“While not a traditional strobe in definition, the LED100WA lights are styled after strobe lighting, giving photographers a familiar format for a constant light source with high light output,” said Drew Strickland, vice president of Fotodiox. “Photographers looking for powerful yet cost-effective lights have been turning toward efficient LED lighting. By offering more options in LED lights we aim to provide photographers with top-of-the-line technology that can meet their needs while also keeping down both equipment and energy costs.”

The LED100WA lights are equipped with a standard Bowens (S) bayonet mount for light modifiers and other accessories such as softboxes, barndoors, snoots, and more. The versatility and cool-to-the-touch operation of the LED100WA make these lights a powerful and economical solution for both hobbyists and professional photographers and videographers.

Features include:

•     Tungsten 3200k ± 200
•     Daylight 5600 ± 300
•     Color Index Rating > 85
•     7600 Lux/m Luminance; 605 Foot-candles
•     Dimmable: 0-100% Power Output
•     Light Modifier Bayonet Mount (Bowens S-Type)
•     Handle for Carrying and Positioning the Light
•     Light Stand Mounting Bracket

 

The LED100WA lights are priced at $324.95 and are available now at http://www.fotodioxpro.com.

About Fotodiox
Serving the photo and video markets since 2004, Fotodiox is a leading manufacturer and distributor of high-quality professional photography and videography accessories at wholesale prices. Fotodiox is the developer and exclusive distributor of the WonderPana, as well as the premium Vizelex line of high-end camera systems and adapters. The company also markets a full line of professional photography accessories and lighting equipment, including flash strobes and wedding photography kits, daylight fluorescent lighting, tungsten lighting and video lighting kits. For more information about Fotodiox visit http://www.fotodiox.com and [http://www.facebook.com/fotodiox.

Henrico, Virginia (PRWEB) May 17, 2013

White Knight Press, located near Richmond, has been publishing guides to higher-end small cameras since 2009, producing full-color instructional books about models such as the Leica D-Lux series, the Panasonic Lumix LX models, and the Sony DSC-RX100, as well as models from Fujifilm, Canon, and Nikon.

Although all of the publisher’s books are available in digital versions such as PDF, ePub, and Kindle, the small company has found a surprising demand by camera users for books they can hold in their hands as they work through the many features of today’s complex cameras.

In recognition of the continuing demand for printed camera guides, White Knight Press has released the paperback edition of its newest book, Photographer’s Guide to the Nikon Coolpix P520: Getting the Most from Nikon’s Superzoom Digital Camera. This 402-page book by Alexander White, like earlier titles in the author’s series of guide books, is designed to cut through the complications of this sophisticated camera and give users a head start in mastering its functions. The book explains the workings of the Coolpix P520’s numerous controls, menus, and shooting modes in language that is plain and precise, giving photographers the information they need to start capturing excellent still images and videos with a minimum of delay.

The new book provides guidance to beginning and intermediate photographers not only about how to accomplish things with the Coolpix P520, but when and why to use certain features. The book does not assume any specialized knowledge by the reader as it explains topics such as autofocus, manual focus, depth of field, flash settings, aperture priority, shutter priority, HDR (High Dynamic Range) photography, and macro photography. The book also includes a detailed discussion of techniques for getting excellent results with the camera’s phenomenal superzoom lens, which has a maximum optical focal length of 1000mm.

The book’s more than 300 full-color photographs illustrate the camera’s controls and menus, and include examples of the images that can be created using the many special settings of the camera, including the Picture Control settings, which let the photographer alter the color processing of images; the Scene and Special Effects shooting modes, with options that are optimized for various subjects, including landscapes, portraits, and action shots; and the camera’s strong array of features for continuous shooting and interval shooting.

The Coolpix P520 guide book also goes beyond the realm of everyday photography, providing introductions to more advanced topics such as infrared photography, street photography, and macro photography.

The book includes a full discussion of the video recording abilities of the Coolpix P520, which can shoot high-definition (HD) video with stereo sound, and which is able to record short clips of high-speed video at rates up to 4 times normal speed.

In three appendices, the book provides details about accessories that can be used with the P520, including cases, filter adapters, flash, and Nikon’s Wireless Mobile Adapter; sets forth a list of useful web sites and other resources for further information; and includes a special section of “quick tips” with insights into how to take advantage of the camera’s features in the most efficient ways possible.

The book includes a detailed Table of Contents and a 17-page Index so the reader can quickly find needed information about any particular feature or aspect of the camera.

The book is available for $9.95 in PDF, Kindle, and ePub formats for download through http://www.whiteknightpress.com. The paperback version is available for $24.95 through the same site or from Amazon.com.

The Technical Image Press Association names the Tiffen Company’s photo editing app for the iPad the Best Mobile Photo App of 2013

 

Hauppauge, NY (PRWEB) May 16, 2013

The Tiffen Company, a leading manufacturer and distributor of award-winning accessories for the still imaging, video, motion picture and broadcast markets, announced its iPad app, Tiffen Photo fx Ultra v5, has been named “Best Mobile Photo App of 2013” by the prestigious Technical Image Press Association (TIPA). According to the TIPA website, editors of the member-magazines (full list can be found here) evaluate products introduced to the market in the past 12 months and base judgments on “innovation, the use of leading-edge technology, design and ergonomics, ease-of-use, as well as price/performance ratio.”

“We are extremely proud to be honored by TIPA for Photo fx Ultra,” comments Steve Tiffen, President and CEO, The Tiffen Company. “Unlike other awards that require a submission process, eligibility is based purely on a product’s value in the marketplace, making the TIPA Awards one of the most coveted in the industry.”

Available for iPads operating with iOS 4.3 or later, Tiffen Photo fx Ultra v5 allows users to simulate many popular award-winning Tiffen glass filters, specialized lenses, optical lab processes, film grain, exacting color correction, natural light, and photographic effects directly from their iPads and share via Facebook, Flickr, Instagram, Twitter, Tumblr, email and more. The app offers a total of 77 filters, with 934 presets organized into eight different filter groups, plus a clever paint system with a variety of brushes.

Photo fx Ultra Pricing and Availability
The award-winning Tiffen Photo fx Ultra v5 is available today for $4.99 USD through the Apple App Store and priced in local currency outside the United States.

About the TIPA General Assembly and Technical Committee
The General Assembly is the highest representative body of the association. The GA meets at least once a year and all active members must attend in order to vote for the best photo and imaging products of the year. The GA has the final word on the TIPA Awards results. The GA also elects the Board of Directors and discusses and votes on all of the association’s issues, such as the approval of the annual report and budget. It approves or rejects proposals coming from the board and from single members. In addition, the GA has the power to decide on TIPA membership issues and make all other decisions on extraordinary matters. The GA voting process follows the majority system.

Giving an award to a product is a matter of experience, technical honesty, independence, and responsibility. The General Assembly, the highest body of the association, has appointed a team of technical editors to extensively assist the GA in the award giving process. The mission of the Technical Committee, a four-member body with specific technical knowledge, is to select award candidates following an elaborate guideline. The TC works year-round checking which products have the prerequisites necessary to be considered for an award nomination.

About Tiffen
Tiffen has been a leading manufacturer of photographic filters, lens accessories, software, and camera accessories for the consumer/professional imaging and the motion picture and broadcast television industries for 75 years. The company has a rich history of innovative product design, superior optical consistency, and unparalleled quality. Tiffen has been recognized for its product and engineering excellence, earning two Technical Achievement Awards and a Scientific and Engineering Award from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences, as well as multiple Emmy® Awards from the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences. Today, the company offers a wide range of products, which include: Tiffen® filters, Steadicam® camera stabilizing systems, Lowel® light, Listec® teleprompters, Tiffen Dfx® digital imaging software, Domke® bags, Davis & Sanford® tripods, Genustech® camera accessories, Zing® camera covers, Stroboframe® flash brackets, Saunders® professional trimmers, and Kodak Wratten® filters. Tiffen continues to enhance its reputation as a leading imaging accessory manufacturer through aggressive growth in the image-making accessory industry.

For more information on Tiffen, please visit the company website.

Tiffen is a registered trademark of The Tiffen Company. All other trademarks and products mentioned herein belong to their respective owners

Sarasota, Florida (PRWEB) May 16, 2013

The newest faculty members are legendary in contemporary professional photography: John Sexton, Joe McNally and John Paul Caponigro. All three joined the efforts of photo-industry executive, Skip Cohen this week to help working professional photographers.

Messrs. Sexton, McNally and Caponigro join one of the most remarkable groups ever gathered to help teach photography. A notable group already, which includes the first female combat photographer of the year, Stacy Pearsall, and two Pulitzer Prize winners, Vincent Laforet and Brian Smith. There are more than 50 other remarkable photo-educators also on the SCU team.

“The faculty pages at SCU read like a Who’s Who of Photography,” said SCU founder Skip Cohen. “Those pages have been the most fun to build, because each photographer has had some remarkable knowledge to share. They were each asked, “What advice would you give a photographer just starting out?” Over and over again, I’ve been amazed at their answers, each being a little different. And we’ve still got more faculty pages to build!”

Here’s an example of the advice given by famed National Geographic photographer, Joe McNally:

…”you have to carve out time for your own photographic endeavors, and find that which you feel to be so beautiful that you can’t help but shoot it. These types of assignments, be they from a magazine, another type of client, or a self assignment, will keep you alive photographically, and remind you, always, of why you wanted to do this in the first place.”

There are videos, podcasts and posts from close to sixty photographers involved in the site with forty having their own faculty page. Each photographer brings a unique perspective to the world of imaging and information.

About SCU

“There’s a fundamental misconception in photographic education right now. New photographers actually believe they can learn to be a photographer just watching videos and webinars. They can no more learn to be a professional photographer sitting in front of their computers than they could learn to drive a car just watching videos.”

So SCU decided to do something radical. They’re going back to basics. They’re adding to the online education effort with human handshakes, telephone calls, meetings that happen face-to-face in a room full of people who share a passion for photography.

SCU is sponsored by: Drobo, ILFORD, Panasonic’s LUMIX G Team, Manfrotto, Profoto, Resource Magazine, SmugMug, Tamron USA and Italy’s Venice Album.

For more information about Skip Cohen University visit SkipCohenUniversity.com or contact Skip Cohen directly at skip(at)mei500(dot)com.