THE PLOT to organize a sociable get-together for independent photo labs some time this year has THICKENED! Neil Taylor of the UK's minilabhelp forum has now launched a new web site specially to organize and promote the idea. If you think it's a good idea and would like to attend, speak up and say so. Get along to the new www.minilabhelp.org.uk forum and have your say, TODAY! [expand story >>>]
Expressions of support in principle for the proposed conference have been voiced by trade organization, the PMA, and by supplier www.photomart.co.uk. The organizer, Neil Taylor of minilabhelp.com, says: "I would say that networking with others is going to prove vital to the survival of our independent stores. We all learn so much when talking to others, and always come away with new energy."
• Summer Show Sold Out! – If you were lucky enough to book a seat at the www. photomart .co.uk SUMMER SHOW, we'll see you there in London on Wednesday! If not, it's too late now – this event has sold out, and no tickets will be sold at the gate!
Demand for bookings for this bumper day of photo workshops was phenomenal this year. "It's like we have Michael Jackson coming!" www.photomart.co.uk Managing Director, Lewis Martindale, joked.
• Access to Showrooms Restricted 18 June! – Due to the SUMMER SHOW on Wednesday, customer access to the www. photomart .co.uk showrooms in London will be a little restricted on 18 June, as there will be workshops taking place in them. www.photomart.co.uk hope callers to the showrooms won't be too inconvenienced.
• Jon Gray To Present Workshop at Photomart Summer show! – Successful fashion and advertising photographer, Jon Gray (who teaches photography at the American University in London), has been confirmed for the www. photomart .co.uk SUMMER SHOW in London (on June 18, 2008). This has kindly been enabled by sponsorship from BOWENS. Jon will present one of his popular lighting workshops, using his experience – and extensive knowledge of equipment – to teach you techniques from fashion and advertising that you can apply in your own portrait and wedding business.
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Jon Gray's career in photography already spans more than three decades. His client list includes, amongst others, Gucci and Saatchi & Saatchi. He's the author of a number of books and DVDs, and now teaches Fashion & Advertising Photography at the American University in London.
Jon will kick off his workshop by introducing himself and showing a presentation from his portfolio. This will illustrate some of the lighting techniques he's going to demonstrate, and will be followed by Q&A. Then, using a top professional model, in a studio with a rail system and wind machines, Jon will workshop a number of lighting setups – High Fashion with ring flash (Jon will use the latest new ring flash from BOWENS); and Beauty Portrait on a white background (including pointers on how to avoid hot spots).
Jon promises a highly interactive, hands-on workshop, where each individual photographer will get the opportunity to work the model. YOU MUST BRING A CAMERA FOR THIS WORKSHOP!
These workshops are excellent for learning practical techniques you can take away and apply straight away. The Beauty Portrait workshop, for instance, teaches you how to do most of the work in the lighting setup – once that's right, all you have to do is shoot, it's like magic! You also learn more about studio equipment, including some inexpensive and highly effective items – like beauty dishes and tri-flectors – that can make all the difference.
Jon will give two presentations of High Fashion & Beauty Portrait at the London studios of www.photomart.co.uk as part of their SUMMER SHOW on Wednesday, June 18, 2008. The first presentation will be at 10am, or alternatively you could attend the second at 2pm. (You should bring your camera to this workshop.) Tickets, priced at just £50 + VAT, may be purchased through the www.photomart.co.uk website. Just type SUMMER08 in the www.photomart.co.uk Search Box. Your ticket will enable you to attend one other workshop at the SUMMER SHOW for free. Book Now!
• Photomart adopts quality standard! – www.photomart.co.uk, the professional photo supplies company, has had its quality management systems assessed to the international ISO9001 standard by authorized certification body QMS International plc. www.photomart.co.uk is a supplier to major concerns such as COSTCO and is also the supplier of the Home Office Forensic Science Service and the Scene of Crime offices of many UK police forces. [expand story >>>]
www.photomart.co.uk Managing Director, Lewis Martindale, told PhotoWeek! that ISO9001 certification is a requirement for many government and corporate contracts. "We've had our quality procedures in place for many years now", he told us, "and it was time to get them certified." [add comment]
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