It’s been a decent year in the world of photography. Stellar? Hmmmmm….
Some huge retrospective exhibits that reached the mass consciousness, more mega pixels, new classic books, and records set.
Let’s start with the biggest show this year: Annie Leibowitz at the Brooklyn Museum.
Not only was this a major retrospective of a rich life, but Ms. Leibowitz [...]

You see these lists all over the place. A year end listing of those who have died. There is a somber tone usually, and unless you are made of stone, you will feel the emotional loss.
I think it’s a better thought to celebrate their lives. And their work. The artists discussed here made images that [...]

Found by our webmaster, Matt.

Apparently intended for internal use by Kodak, THEY actually decided to release it to the public.
Many happy returns. Or purchases.
Cheers!
Damon Webster

“AMERICAN MASTERS Annie Leibovitz: Life Through a Lens” on PBS, January 3
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Café Flore, Paris, 1997; © photo by Martin Schoeller
At the exhibit at the Brooklyn Museum, there was a short clip of this, screening on a continuous loop. Originally scheduled to air in November, this promises to be an honest portrait of the master [...]

Yes, I know – it’s a busy day.
One last post for you………..

First heard this story from Dirck Halstead at PhotoPlus Expo in NYC.
I am happy that someone captured this on video. Check it out.
Later.
DW

This is a very cool site for fun tips on DIY photo projects. There will be more on them later, but this just came to us:
Turn you or a buddy into an elf at Elf Yourself. Maybe a little late but a bit of free fun from OfficeMax.
And photojojo.com is a bookmark you should [...]

So now the gift giving part of the holiday season is over….or is it?
We’ve got a special giveaway only on the site. Some of you may have gotten a new digital point-and-shoot, or an upgrade to a lighter, more megapixel model.
Did you get all of the extras you needed?
If not, we have a package that [...]

As we all enjoy at least a few days off from work,school, and status quo, Photoinduced.com would like to wish all of you the very best wishes.
It’s a time to spend with friends and family , take plenty of photographs, reflect on the past year and plan for the future.
On Tuesday, Boxing Day, we [...]

Finish your shopping for everyone on your list? Maybe the next few days should wrap it up ?
Maybe it’s time to buy yourself a little something. Heck ,you’ve been working hard.
We’ve got just the thing:
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Chuck Close – A Couple of Ways Of Doing Something
This book has been sitting on my coffee table for 2 [...]

The other day while working on a film set, I happened to get into a conversation with one of the crew about photography. Whuda thunk it?
After discussing some race track shooting, and then migrating to photography in the 60’s, this gentleman told me of his dad, Leigh Wiener, a photographer who was from a [...]

Of course you must have seen this coming.
We are adding one more item to our Weekly Giveaway- holiday style: For the last time this year- we are giving away a copy of
Annie Leibowitz – A Photographer’s Life: 1990-2005
Yep,now there are 2 great giveaways to celebrate the end of the year.
Details will be in [...]

Yes, it’s our last official weekly giveaway before Christmas.
One lucky reader will be sent a brand new Wacom Graphire 3 tablet with mouse,pen and software.
But you have to be signed up for the Newsletter to be eligible. Go ahead, it’s just on our right on the next column.
Details will be sent out on 9:00 AM [...]

just a reminder:
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AND:
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happy shopping!
dw

You know, I like to think that we have been looking around quite a bit at the world of photography, but like so many things, every door opened, leads to 10 more.
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© Francesca Woodman
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© Francesca Woodman
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Phaidon has just published a new book of photographer Francesca Woodman.
I’ve heard about her only peripherally in more esoteric [...]

Probably best known as the photographer who was issued a restraining order forcing him to keep his distance from Jackie O., Ron Galella has a new book out.
Of course, there were other haunts and prey in front of his lens.
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©Ron Galella/From “Disco Years”
Grace Jones celebrates her birthday in 1978 at Le Farfalle, also in New [...]

We’ve talked about the Lucie Awards before. True.[photopress:IPA_Book05.jpg,full,alignright]
And shortly we’ll be getting some great new video material for the MEDIA page to give you a bit of background on some of the honorees.
Right now , they have given Photoinduced.com one of their books to pass along to you.
Of course there is the Holiday Gift List [...]

Congratulations to Lanai C. of Los Angeles, Lucky 13 this week!

And we do have a few items on the FORUM still available.
It’s a good place to get the conversations going . Or buy/sell your gear. Or just connect with the photo community.
Cheers!
Damon Webster

It has been a great year with many thanks to you.
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As a special weekly giveaway, we have one Wacom Graphire 6×8 Pen,Mouse and Tablet. With a ton of free software. This package sells for $199.00
Happy holidays!
Move your digital photography to the next level. And for free.

THIS SPECIAL ITEM IS AVAILABLE ONLY TO OUR SUBSCRIBERS TO [...]

This may mean a lot to you : those who have moved over to the Intel based Macs, can now download a beta version of Photoshop CS3. Faster, Better, More. The features sound excellent.
Sound good?
Read on…..
(You do need a serial number for CS2 so if anyone has a…welll..borrowed version, you are out of luck)
Adobe Releases [...]

shhhh…take a look around the site. We’ve got some some good stuff to send you.

why do I keep saying shhhh? Tell everyone.
thanks
dw

2 LOOKS – A NEW INDEPENDENT VIEW FROM ITALY

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© VENICE 30/08/2006 SCARLETT JOHANSSON ON THE CATWALK
“2looks is a new reality in the world of photography, created by the collaboration, lasting since 10 years, between 2 photographers specialized in photo-reportages for travel, interiors and celebrity show.”
And that’s how the website reads.

So here is a good idea: While you’re heading out to your favorite coffee spots, instead of surfing the web or gasp, READING, try checking out one of the new places popping up all over the country : Kiosk Cafes. Have a cup, print your pix, and read your free copy of Laura Oles book.
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The weekly give away this week is an incredible book from one of the most visually stimulating photographers of our time:
David LaChapelle: Heaven to Hell
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David LaChapelle by Sam Taylor-Wood 2002
From the Taschen website:
“The only link between Andy Warhol and

One of our readers , Vince Gonzales , is having a exhibit opening tonight of his images of the elements of the motion picture industry called “Tech Art”
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“Since 2000, photographer Vince Gonzales has been capturing a unique side of the artifacts of motion picture technology: their beauty as objects. While most may see merely function [...]

When you sign up for the Newsletter (on the right ), you become eligible for some pretty good giveaways.

For example ,coming up we will be giving away : Books like Annie Leibowitz – A Photographers Life, [photopress:3822825727.01._AA240_SCLZZZZZZZ_V37055796_.jpg,full,alignright]
David LaChapelle – Heaven To Hell, Looking At Photographs, various Martin Parr books,Instructional DVD’s from SoftwareCinema, products from [...]

…..Letting up post a few more lessons in Photoshop Elements AND CS2 on our MEDIA page.
Now these are short 10-15 min lessons that should give you just a taste of what you will get with the full DVDs from Software Cinema.
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I have just found that the teaching methods and layout of these DVDs [...]

wow.
I have been reading this book for the past two days.
Funny, well laid out, and jam packed with perfect info.
Not much in the life is perfect , I know.
2 instructional books have made me go WOW this year and I do not hesitate to recco either.
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The Digital Photography Book – Scott Kelby written [...]

Happy Friday!
For those signed up for the newletter, you know that this week we gave away a copy of the Annie Leibowitz: A Photographers Life book to one of you.
Well actually, it was Cat J. of Los Angeles. Congratulations!
And the books,DVDs, and notecards we had sprinkled through the site have all been claimed.
But [...]

Even if you are not in NYC, here is a great book that should be on your gifting list…or receiving list. Quality books out of this publisher. Always.
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©Nigel Parry / CPi
BLUNT: Photographs by Nigel Parry, published by powerHouse Books.

Ok, I guess chill may be a bad word if you are in the middle of cold winter. Sorry.
But this week we have some documentaries, biographies and movies for you.
And you can claim your freebie in a slightly different way this week.

Those on our NEWSLETTER list will be eligible for a very special item. The [...]

Just took a look at the Epson site.
this is the hottest deal I’ve seen on a great little printer:
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The Epson PictureMate Deluxe Viewer edition
$89.99 for the printer AND a battery so you can take the printer out of range of AC.
The battery alone sells for $69.99 so its an amazing deal.
Now you have to [...]

Hit the show last at the M+B Gallery and it was a truly mixed crowd.
First of all ,it’s a great space. The flow of the rooms is some of the best.
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Hunter S. Thompson
Self Portrait, In White Whale, Las Vegas, circa 1970s
In the front room ,you were not only able to see images from previous shows [...]

Yossi Milo Gallery
Myoung Ho Lee

March 12th – April 18th, 2009
525 West 25th Street
New York,NY 10001
Tel. 212.414.0370

The Santa Fe Center for Photography, one of the best photographic schools in the world, is having a competition:
Check it:
CALL FOR ENTRIES: Review Santa Fe, Project Competition, and The Singular Image

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I love It! © Julie Blackmon, 2006 Project Competition Winner
DECEMBER 15TH DEADLINE!!!!
no pressure.

Another link to Steve Simon’s work.
It’s an important project, so it deserves a bit more of your time.
cheers.
dw

From one of our readers, Steve Simon:
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” Heroines and Heros, Hope HIV and Africa”
In Heroines & Heroes, Steve Simon’s sensitive and gentle photographs illuminate both the suffering and the astonishing resilience of the people on the front lines of the AIDS pandemic. Though HIV prevalence rates and the number of people dying from AIDS [...]

Jasin Boland – Movie Stills photographer

Enjoy!
And Gursky book is still available!
Dw

Wow.
Its been one full year since Photoinduced.com has gone live!
This past month has once again, broken all previous record for “hits” around the world.
Thanks to all of your support, we have been able to expand the features of the site, and bring you more of what we hope you want in your photographic life.
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