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Pre-registrations for The Big Photo Show surpass 17,300; event begins today

May 4, 2013 by
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TheBigPhotoShow_verticalFor months, all my fellow PMA staffers and I have been planning for and telling you about The Big Photo Show, May 4-5, 2013 — the first in our new series of photography trade show for consumers, and the “Big” day is finally here! With more than 17,300 photo enthusiasts and advanced amateur photographers already registered to attend, The Big Photo show opens this morning at 10:00 a.m. at the Los Angeles Convention Center. Of course, attendees can also register onsite both days of the show, which runs through tomorrow. I am so excited about the huge response from photography consumers in Southern California — and they are going to love the fantastic event we have put together, which offers:

  • The Education Zone, with 15 top professional photographer instructors including Jefferson Graham from USA Today, celebrity photographer Erin Manning from the DIY Network and Lee Varis, bestselling author of “Skin.”
  • The Shooting Zone, with live models in settings like film noir, burlesque, belly dancers and muscle men — and real-time advice from our team of pro photographer instructors, who will be photographing the scenes right alongside attendees.
  • Popular Photography and American Photo magazines, which will also host live model shoots, where attendees can take pictures and learn from pro photographers from these two iconic magazines
  • Exhibits of all the coolest new equipment from top manufacturers and retailers, which attendees can see, touch, try, and buy
  • The Creative Photo Products Zone, where attendees will discover everything they never knew they could do with their photos
  • “Photo Doctors,” who can diagnose problems with images or equipment
  • The Take it to the Wall Zone, whch will offer demonstrations on framing like a pro
  • And so much more! Read about all other exciting things we have planned here.
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Good turn-out for PMA Industry Nights in Australia

May 2, 2013 by
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Retail and marketing maven Bill McCurry and Canadian specialty retailer Neil McBain spoke to PMA members in Brisbane and Sydney about the current retail environment — and how to best adapt to and recover from the chaos of the last few years.

The duo conclude their tour on May 2 in Melbourne.

John Swainston, managing director Maxwell International Australia, attended the Sydney gathering, and says it was “Great to see a full room with no spare seats.”

(He also took the above picture, and notes that “at least two attendees, including yours truly, had a real camera, real flash gun, real tripod (for the video) and real flash modifier/diffuser. A slightly more appropriate recording kit than the iPhone.”)

 

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More than 16,000 people have pre-registered for The Big Photo Show — 20,000 attendees expected

May 1, 2013 by
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TheBigPhotoShow_verticalMore than 16,000 advanced amateur photographers and photo enthusiasts have already registered for The Big Photo Show, being held May 4-5 at the Los Angeles Convention Center.

“We are seeing a great response to our marketing campaign, which is highlighting the incredible event that we have put together for photographers and photo buffs in Southern California,” said PMA Executive Director Jim Esp. “With more than 16,000 people already registered for the event, and more pre-registrations coming in by the hundreds, we fully expect to have 20,000 attendees at The Big Photo Show this coming Saturday and Sunday.”

The Big Photo Show offers a wealth of photography education seminars taught by the country’s top pros; the most exciting innovations and equipment from major manufacturers and retailers; new, creative ways to display images with unique photo products and framing designs; live-model photo shoots in an array of settings, and much more.

For more information about The Big Photo Show, contact Jeff Frazine at jfrazine@pmai.org.

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What 20,000 photo enthusiasts will experience at The Big Photo Show

May 1, 2013 by
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TheBigPhotoShow_verticalYou probably saw our announcement yesterday that MORE THAN 10,000 PEOPLE HAVE ALREADY REGISTERED FOR THE BIG PHOTO SHOW! We are expecting 20,000 attendees at The Big Photo Show, going on this weekend, May 4-5, at the Los Angeles Convention center. Pre-registration for this event is free and available here: http://thebigphotoshow.eventbrite.com/ Admission at the door is $25.

Wondering what these legions of passionate photo enthusiasts will see, hear and discover?

Here are just some of the event highlights:

The Education Theaters

Hosted by emcees and pro photographers/instructors Mark Comon and Rob Comeau, the two Big Photo Show Education Theaters will provide fast-paced, information rich and fun-filled sessions on topics like:

  • Sports and Action Photography
  • Travel Photography
  • Wildlife and Safari Photography
  • Landscape and Scenic Photography
  • Macro and Close-Up Photography
  • Kids and Family Photography
  • Star trails and night photography
  • Video 101
  • Mastering mobile photography
  • Becoming a professional photographer
  • Selling Fine Art photography
  • Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Lightroom made simple

In addition to previously announced pro photographers/instructors like Jefferson Graham from USA Today, celebrity photographer Erin Manning from the DIY Network, and bestselling author/photographer Lee Varis, these seminars will be taught by top pros and educators in the field, including David Bever, Duane Cassone, Mary Cliva, Rob Comeau, Mark Comon, Mark Crase, Luis Escobar, Robert O’Toole, Cheyenne Rouse, Rob Sheppard, Colin Smith, and Robert Vlach.

Several exhibitors will also be offering events, seminars and workshops on The Big Photo Show floor, such as the LA Photoshop Users Group (LAPUG); Photographers and Digital Artists of Los Angeles; McKenna Pro; Amazing Image; and Erin Manning Media.

See a printable schedule of education opportunities and events at: http://www.thebigphotoshow.com/media/76168/tbps_schedule_0429.pdf

Shooting Zones

In the Photo Shooting Zone, The Big Photo Show’s stellar lineup of instructors will demonstrate tips and techniques with live models in an array of shooting arenas, with settings like burlesque, film noir, belly dancers, ballet dancers, muscle men and musicians. Then, in the Hands On Shooting Zone, attendees will take over the arenas, shooting the live models themselves, with the pros on hand to provide guidance.

In addition, in the Popular Photography/American Photo booth on The Big Photo Show floor, photographers from those two iconic magazines will be doing live models shoots, and offering instruction to attendees – who are welcome to shoot right alongside – throughout both days of the event.

Attendees also won’t want to miss the Sony-sponsored exhibit of Hollywood legend and TV personality/producer Fireball Tim Lawrence and his stable of Hollywood Show Cars, including: the 1966 Batmobile, the DeLorean from Back to the Future, the Grand Torino from Starsky and Hutch, the 1968 Mustang from Bullitt, the 1977 Firebird from Smokey and the Bandit, “Rod Riguez,” a hot rod built in Japan, a 2013 Camaro convertible, a 2013 Mercedes SLR, and a 2013 458 Ferrari Italia. Fireball will be presenting seminars on proper techniques for photographing and videoing vehicles, and inviting attendees to use his suggestions while they shoot these amazing vehicles themselves.

Event Exhibitors

Whether attendees are looking for cameras, photo equipment, accessories, output services, assistance, advice, or anything else, they will be sure to find it among The Big Photo Show exhibitors – and talk one-on-one with the companies that make and sell these products. Attendees will discover, touch, try and buy the latest tools to make their photographs better than they ever thought possible. There will be so much going on in their booths. Learn more at http://www.thebigphotoshow.com/more-events-at-the-big-photo-show.aspx.

Creative Products Zone

The Creative Photo Products Zone will amaze and inspire attendees. Here, they will discover everything they never knew they could do with their pictures. On display for attendees will be the very latest, most innovative ideas to use images to create home decor, make unforgettable gifts, design one-of-a-kind works of art, and share memories with family and friends – all in ways they’ve never before imagined.

Take It To The Wall Zone

At The Big Photo Show’s Take It To The Wall Zone, professional framers will show attendees how to display photos with dazzling framing designs from contemporary to traditional. The Big Photo Show framers – all members of the Greater Los Angeles Chapter of the Professional Picture Framers Association (PPFA) – will also provide mat-cutting demonstrations throughout The Big Photo Show – see what a difference professional mat boards make when highlighting and preserving photos.

Photo Doctors Zone
The Photo Doctors are in – and ready to diagnose and treat anything ailing attendees of The Big Photo Show, when it comes to taking pictures. Equipment problems? Photos not turning out quite right? Any attendee who has ever wondered why they are not getting the results they want can find the cure in The Photo Doctor Zone.

And lots more!

Attendees will also see and experience so much more, like PMDA’s Portraits of Love, which provides free professional family portraits to active duty members of the military; live broadcasts from the event by Popular Photography Radio, The Drive with Alan Taylor, Parenting Magazine Live, Sound + Vision Radio, and Popular Science Radio; and a number of photography exhibits, including “Seven Decades of Photography,” presented by the International Photographic Council (IPC) and the United Nations, all sure to inspire attendees to take their own images as far as they want to go.

For more information about The Big Photo Show, contact Jeff Frazine at jfrazine@pmai.org.

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The May/June issue of PMA magazine is now live

April 26, 2013 by
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pmamag_mayjune2013_250x331The May/June issue of PMA Magazine – Connecting the Imaging Communities is live and online. There is so much great information inside, like a look at some of the exciting events at The Big Photo Show; a profile on Nations Photo Lab and Artsy Couture, and how founder Ryan Millman has made them hugely successful; and a look at how both Jessops and Ritz are rising from the ashes and getting back on track.

Also in this issue:

  • The dispersed photo challenge
  • How one pro photographer’s own marketing solution turned into a new business: Sticky Albums
  • Getting picture: Prints of special images are becoming cool
  • Social marketing: What you can learn from other companies’ disasters
  • How credible are you? Your body language speaks volumes
  • Free tools to help you promote and celebrate National Photo Month
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Amateur photographer Robert Hume — and his local photo retailer — win trips to LA in The Big Photo Show Seriously Fun Photography Photo Challenge

April 25, 2013 by
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sunrise-on-sand-island-lowresThere were so many great photos entered in the The Big Photo Show Seriously Fun Photography Photo Challenge, but “Sunrise on Sand Island” was definitely one of my favorites. I was glad that the panel of professional photographer judges agreed, and chose it as the grand prize winner.

It was captured by amateur photographer Robert Hume of Altoona, Wis., who won a trip for two to Los Angeles to attend The Big Photo Show, May 4-5, 2013, at the Los Angeles Convention Center, and a Samsung NX20 camera.

“I’m thrilled that I won,” said Hume. “This is probably the best shot I’ve ever taken. I went out to the cave on Sand Island about 4:30 a.m. and stood in shin-deep water with my tripod, waiting for the sun to come up. A kayak came by and I got that exposure, which was about a 25th of a second at F10; then I shot the inside of the cave, which was a 2 second exposure, and I blended the two photos together.”

Hume said he is looking very forward to attending The Big Photo Show. “This is a great learning opportunity for me, and a chance to further develop my photography skills. There’s going to be so much going on. I will be busy the whole time I’m there.”

The rules of the contest stated that if the Grand Prize winner learned of the contest through his local photo retailer, that retailer would also win the Grand Prize trip. Hume heard about the contest through Sharp One Hour Photo, Eau Claire, Wis.

“We have several excellent photographers among our customers, and there were so many great prizes in the contest,” said Sharp Photo owner Bill Eklund. “We put the contest on our website and printed some signs for the store. We also called many of our customers, as well as the local photo club, to tell them about the contest. I’m happy, but not surprised, that one of our customers won. Bob is a very good photographer. And, I’m very excited to win a trip to The Big Photo Show.”

In the professionally judged category, other contest winners include:

Second place – Thomas Hartmann of Newbury Park, Calif. (Prize: Sony NEX-3N camera and a $100 Artsy Couture gift certificate)

Third place: Anna Bilowus of Westport, Conn. (Prize: Lensbaby Scout with Fisheye Lens and Cottage Mills package of photo gift items)

Fourth place: William Dwyer of Bangor, Maine (Prize: Tabelz-Laptop accessories kit and a Portrait Weavers full size tapestry blanket.)

Winners in the popular choice category are:

First place: Arianna Graney of Queen Creek, Ariz. (Prize: LumaPix FotoFusion Extreme Software, an ivoke full wrap personalized phone case and an ivoke 20″x30″ HD aluminum panel)

Second place: Mandy Peterson of Phoenix, Ariz. (Prize: Promote Systems Promote Control Advanced remote control with accessories, and a 16×20” metal print from Fullerton Photo)

Third place: Glenn White of Toms River, N.J.(Prize: GigaPan-EPIC camera mount, and a PNY-32 GB Pro-Elite Plus Series High-Speed Class 10, UHS-1 memory card)

In addition, all winners receive a Hufa lens cap clip. View all the winners at www.thebigphotoshow.com.

The Big Photo Show thanks its generous sponsors: Samsung, Sony, PhotoScramble, Artsy Couture, Lensbaby, Cottage Mills, Tabelz, Portrait Weavers, Lumapix, ivoke, Promote Control, Fullerton Photographics, Gigapan, PNY, and Hufa.

For more information about exhibiting or sponsorship opportunities at The Big Photo Show, contact Jeff Frazine at jfrazine@pmai.org.

Filed Under: Big Photo Show, CliQ, Consumer Interest, Featured, Photo Contests, PMA News, Retail

Sony Brings Fireball Tim Lawrence and His Hollywood Show Cars to The Big Photo Show

April 24, 2013 by
The DeLorean from "Back to the Future" is one of several famous cars coming to a Sony exhibit at The Big Photo Show
The DeLorean from "Back to the Future" is one of several famous cars coming to a Sony exhibit at The Big Photo Show

The DeLorean from “Back to the Future” is one of several famous cars coming to a Sony exhibit at The Big Photo Show

Kudos to Sony for bringing even more excitement to The Big Photo Show, with Fireball Tim’s Hollywood Car Showcase! The showcase will be adjacent to the Sony exhibit at The Big Photo Show, May 4-5, 2013, at the Los Angeles Convention Center. One of my all-time favorite movies is Back to the Future, and I can’t wait to see that famous time-traveling DeLorean! I wonder if it has a flux capacitor?

Among the other “star” cars Fireball Tim will be bringing to The Big Photo Show for attendees to see and photograph are the 1966 Batmobile, the Grand Torino from Starsky and Hutch, the 1968 Mustang from Bullitt, the 1977 Firebird from Smokey and the Bandit, “Rod Riguez,” a hot rod built in Japan, a 2013 Camaro convertible, a 2013 Mercedes SLR, and a 2013 458 Ferrari Italia.

“Sony is excited to be exhibiting at The Big Photo Show, and to get our latest, most innovative imaging products in front of thousands and thousands of the most passionate photography enthusiasts who will be attending the event,” said Mike Kahn, Director of Alpha Camera Systems for Sony Electronics. “We’re also very pleased to provide a once-in-a-lifetime shooting opportunity, with Fireball Tim and many of the world’s most famous movie and TV vehicles. Fireball Tim is also going to be teaching seminars on how best to capture vehicle shots, both still and video, at The Big Photo Show.”

Fireball Tim is a car designer for Hollywood films. He has created show vehicles for Disneyland, Universal Studios, and more than 400 movies and TV programs, including Avengers, Priest, Knight Rider, Batman, Son of the Mask, Pitch Black, Jurassic Park, X-Men, and Gone in 60 Seconds.

In addition, Fireball Tim is a funny and unique automotive TV host. His blogs, hilarious original series and webisodes have an international audience of millions. Past TV projects on the Speed Channel, TLC, Discovery and The Auto Channel have exceeded one billion viewers. Fireball Tim currently has a new show in the works with Pilgrim Productions.

He is also a children’s book author, and will be signing his book, “Fireball Tim’s Big Book of Wacky Rides” at The Big Photo Show.

For more information about exhibiting or sponsorship opportunities at The Big Photo Show, contact Jeff Frazine at jfrazine@pmai.org.

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Registrations for The Big Photo Show on track to reach 20,000

April 23, 2013 by
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TheBigPhotoShow_verticalWe’re going to be in good company — and lots of it — in L.A. on May 4-5! Registrations for The Big Photo Show at the Los Angeles Convention Centeare coming in fast. Check out today’s announcements from my boss Jim Esp and our president, Allen Showalter:

“As of today, April 23, we have more than 5,000 attendees registered — and thus far, we have only rolled out the first phases of our massive marketing campaign in Southern California,” said PMA Executive Director Jim Esp. “We have not yet even begun the major push of the campaign — TV and radio ads — which start running on April 24. With almost two weeks left before The Big Photo Show, we are on track to reach, or surpass, our expected 20,000 attendees.”

PMA President Allen Showalter added, “We are thrilled with the response of photo enthusiasts and advanced amateur photographers in Southern California to The Big Photo Show. They clearly recognize the fantastic event we have put in place – with top-notch education from renowned pros, exciting live-model photo shoots, the newest innovations and equipment from major manufacturers and retailers, the most creative new ways to display images, and so much more – and they are eager to be a part of it. Registrations are pouring in very quickly, and that will only increase as the biggest part of the marketing campaign supporting the event begins.”

Hope to see you there!

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On the DIMAcast: USA Today’s Jefferson Graham on The Big Photo Show and more

April 22, 2013 by
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Are you a photographer looking to expand your use of video? Tune in for some expert advice: Jefferson Graham is portrait photographer in Manhattan Beach, California, the technology columnist for USA Today — and the author of “Video Nation: A  DIY Guide to Planning, Shooting and Sharing Great Video.”

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Want to learn more? At The Big Photo Show in Los Angeles in May, Graham will tell photographers how to best use the video features in their new cameras.

In addition to the above four links, Graham has put a collection of some of his favorite photos here.

Our talk with Graham on the DIMAcast is here, or you can listen in using the player below.

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USA Today’s Jefferson Graham joins The Big Photo Show speaker lineup

April 17, 2013 by
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columnist for USA TODAY, and the host and producer of USA TODAY’s Talking Your Tech and Talking Tech video series, will be among the stellar lineup of speakers and educators at The Big Photo Show, May 4-5, 2013 at the Los Angeles Convention Center.

Graham, author of the recent book “Video Nation: A DIY Guide to Planning, Shooting and Sharing Great Video,” and a working portrait photographer in Manhattan Beach, California, will be sharing some of his best tips and techniques for making videos with attendees of The Big Photo Show.

Joining Graham is an impressive slate of other speakers, sponsored by Adobe, McKenna Pro, Sigma, and Westcott, who will be teaching, sharing, and shooting side-by-side with photo enthusiasts and advanced amateur photographers at The Big Photo Show. In addition to previously announced presenters, such as pro photographers Erin Manning, star of the DIY Network’s Telly Award-winning TV series “The Whole Picture,” and Lee Varis, author of “Skin,” the bestseller on lighting, photographing and retouching portraits, are:

  • Nature photographer and videographer Rob Sheppard, author of more than 40 books, well-known speaker and workshop leader, and editor-at-large for Outdoor Photographer. At The Big Photo Show, Sheppard will teach attendees the finer points of environmental photography.
  • Fine art photographer Cheyenne Rouse, well known for her breathtaking images of the Southwest. An author and columnist whose articles and photographs have appeared in numerous publications, Rouse was on the esteemed faculty of Petersen’s PHOTOgraphic magazine from 2004 – 2007 and has just published her latest book, “Ghosts of the West.” Rouse also teaches both photography workshops and Photomatix HDR classes. At The Big Photo Show, she will share HDR techniques to maximize creativity.
  • Luis Escobar, a studio and environment portrait photographer whose work has appeared in Runner’s World, Trail Runner, Ultra Running, Marathon and Beyond and Men’s Health magazines. At The Big Photo Show, he will be sharing insights on environmental photography and his experience in creating his book, “Running with Tarahumara,” which presents a photographic account of the Tarahumara Indians, more commonly known as the “running people,” the world’s best-kept secret of hidden athletes.
  • Robert O’Toole, named “Photographer of the Year” by the American Bald Eagle Foundation. O’Toole specializes in wildlife and nature photography and has led photo workshops across the globe for the past 7 years. At The Big Photo Show, he will speak about capturing the beauty of the natural world.
  • Rounding out the lineup of talented photography experts at The Big Photo Show are wedding, portrait, fine art and commercial photographer Robert Vlach, speaking on the art of selling photography; Duane Cassone, who will inspire enthusiasts to capture amazing star trails, breathtaking landscapes and awe-inspiring night photography; and portrait photographer Colin Smith, who will enlighten attendees about creative Photoshop techniques.

For more information about exhibiting or sponsorship opportunities at The Big Photo Show, contact Jeff Frazine at jfrazine@pmai.org.

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