On your bookshelf anyway. Details for the free giveaway at the end of this article. As we witness the shuttering ,yet again, of LIFE magazine, as we mentioned last week ,here at photoinduced.com we want to help you remember the photographs that made them famous. Life: The Platinum Anniversary Collection: 70 Years of Extraordinary Photography [...]

A few of the major digital camera manufacturers have a dedication to you that reaches far beyond the product and reaches deep into the passion you bring to the art. Take a moment with the Canon Explorers of Light and Print Masters Gallery. Not only will you get a great look at some current masters [...]

Congratulations to : Jon L. of Australia for winning the Two Books in this weeks giveaway. Tom S. of Orlando ,Florida was the first one in for the T. We’ll be adding a few extra goodies to his pack also. PLUS we’re giving away a bunch of extra T-shirts this week too. A new shipment [...]

That’s the word on the street. From the competition between the printer manufacturers to reproduce the most classic full tonal range black and white prints , to the announcement yesterday of Photoshop CS3 with one of it’s key improvements being it’s ability to work better specifically with RAW images and converting them to Black and [...]

Yes, we knew about this and hadn’t said anything…yet. [photopress:spread5x.jpg,full,centered] But the Gilbert & George : Major Exhibition at the Tate Modern in London is quite a cause celebre as most of the hipper folks we know in the UK have ventured forth to take in this massive exhibit. And all leave with some souvenir [...]

Ok, the notices went out to press today about all of the new Adobe products. If you went onto the site , it was all pre-order. Photoshop CS3 Maybe this live event tomorrow will answer more questions. Sheesh! dw

And by LIFE , I mean the magazine. And by over, I mean ceasing print publication with the April 20th issue. Here is a magazine started in 1936, ceased publication in 1972, started again in 1978 and closed again in 2000. But fear not…it WILL live on. Of course on the web. This magazine was [...]

Precisely. We all are bombarded by images everyday and those of us who are here on this site, feel that we may be a bit more discerning on what images we truly see and what they may mean, and perhaps their value. We know what our gut says, but have you ever taken a step [...]

After waiting a few months for this pup , APPLE TV arrived .We took it out of the slickly, designed box and set it up in no time. [photopress:appletv.jpg,full,centered] OK, first had to get some cables. (component and an HDMI for testing) . Once that was done, set-up was a breeze. And some needed explanations [...]

Yep, that’s the way it happens here. No matter what ,there is free stuff to be had. It’s a matter of timing. So the folks who made it just in time are: Jesse H. – Los Angeles,CA – Monte Zucker Steve P. – Santa Monica,CA -Sunprint Kit Mitch M.- Chapel HIll, NC – Family of [...]

Hidden in the side streets of Hollywood, California is a place known as the vaults: The Hollywood Vaults. Chilled to 45° and humidity kept to 25%, this is the perfect environment for the preservation of photographs, negatives, video tape, and more. The facility exceeds the earthquake code by 9 times! There are jackets hanging by [...]

We hope you’ve enjoyed our videos from the latest camera gear exposition in Las Vegas.You can check them all out on YouTube. Higher res vids will be posted on our Video page shortly so you can refer to them in one place in much better quality. Trying to keep it real with off-the-cuff demos from [...]

Just a reminder-last day to sign up for the Newsletter (to the right) and be eligible for this weeks giveaway. Ok, here are just a few more items we had a quick look at in Las Vegas. From Purosol- a non-destructive, environmentally safe lens cleaning solution. The Sony booth as quiet when we went past [...]

Happy Monday! And now, another in the series of videos from PMA. Today’s installment features: Crumpler Bags, originally know for sweet messenger bags, these folks reputations have skyrocketed in the world of quality camera bags. Ben Richards may be one of the most entertaining pitchman we’ve seen. Too much fun. From Made Products, the same [...]

This weeks giveaway illustrates our mission statement. That’s how we roll. So to start in the education department , we offer a great DVD from the folks at Software Cinema. This one is by Monte Zucker, a truly great teacher to many, [photopress:79_product_image_508120402.jpg,full,alignright] Portrait Photography For Everyone with Monte Zucker This Program Includes a DVD [...]

Well, temporarily anyway. For some reason we’ve decided to make tattoos of our logo. [photopress:PI_LOGOlink.jpg,thumb,alignright] These beauties are 1.25 x 2.25 and are very cool. So here’s the deal: the first 20 to send an email to :damonw@photoinduced.com. will be sent 2 of these tattoos. Then if you take a photo ( be nice) of [...]

Today we’re going to share some of the products from ThinkTank Photo, Ultimate Light Box System, MFuel, and YouSendIt. First off, the Airport International Bag. Now I used this bag for the first time this trip. Like I said, real world reviews. The good: 1.looks like regular luggage, didn’t scream camera bag with thousands of [...]

Some more items for you to peruse. This time the latest from TAMRAC, LEICA, and MANFROTTO. Tomorrow we’ll post the 3rd in the series with some more great tools, including some we have already had the opportunity to try. Real world reviews on those products tomorrow. Of course the winners from our weekly giveaway. Congratulations [...]

Wow, what busy full days on the photographic trade show floor in Las Vegas last week for PMA (photographic marketing association). And what a long sentence THAT was. Well a picture IS worth a 1000 words , so without further ado, here is the 1st video in the series on the new photographic gear presented [...]

We have been deep into the edit of our trip to Las Vegas and PMA. You are going to like what you see, we’re sure of it. Lots of hands-on videos of new stuff. But since we’ve been a tad preoccupied, the weekly giveaway hadn’t been mentioned yet. Well we’re going to cross a few [...]

Heading back to Los Angeles and the videos from PMA will be posted shortly. My dogs (=feet) were barking, but my back was better thanks to roller camera bag by ThinkTank. A full review on that bag will come later this week. Main topics this year? 1.Power (keeping those electronics charged) 2.Point and Shoots ( [...]

At the M + B Gallery in Los Angeles, a new exhibit by Joseph Szabo: MARCH 10 – APRIL 14 , 2007 TEENAGE [photopress:pricilla.jpg,full,centered] © Joseph Szabo – Priscilla How did you react to seeing a very young girl with a defiant cigarette in her mouth ? If you can’t make it, check out the [...]

Ok, we are in Las Vegas, land of the perpetual dinging of the slots, blocks that would swear were a LOT shorter, and of course winners and losers. Well somebody has to build these casinos! Here at Photoinduced.com we play it a bit different. No risk. But just one main winner. [photopress:aportrat.gif,full,centered] “Sometimes I think [...]

No shocker here , but Adobe announced not one but TWO versions of Photoshop CS3. There’s CS3, with the new features you’ve been looking for, especially better speed on Mac with Intel. And the second one- Photoshop CS3 Extended: From the release- “With Photoshop CS3 Extended, film, video and multimedia professionals, and graphic and web [...]

For every day , there is a night. And more gear to check out. [photopress:digimusic.jpg,full,centered] Tonight was the Digital Focus event with Chinese theme. Fun, Dim Sum, music…. and some cool new products. [photopress:canonprinterx.jpg,full,centered] From Canon, a new portable printer SELPHY ES1 Bluetooth capable, small footprint, optional battery, LCD screen, 28 cents a print, 60 [...]

There is nothing like a first impression. That’s what this event, Press Sneak Peek, is all about. A gathering of manufacturers including all of the majors, and some folks with new products who want the one-on-one connection with the press. Tomorrow it’s the dealers and the folks that do all of the buying coming on [...]

We’re off to Las Vegas where every major and minor manufacturer in photography come to announce their new products. [photopress:blog_show_logo_wgk2.jpg,thumb,alignright] The articles this week will be gear oriented with hits and misses, and the best of show wrap-up at the end, Video and stills of the products will be posted here to give you a [...]

Howard Greenberg Gallery Edward Steichen 1915 – 1923 March 20th – May 16th, 2009 41 East 57th Street, Suite 1406 New York,NY 10022 Tel: 212-334-0100

Stephen Cohen Gallery Todd Walker : A Legacy of Images January 3 – March 21, 2009 7358 Beverly Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90036 Tel. 323.937.5525

It’s about time. Richard Avedon has had a profound effect on photographers for decades. And I’m sure for decades to come. If you have ever taken a portrait, you either know of his work or should. [photopress:avedon.jpg,full,centered] As I perused the collection of photobooks, and stopped on this one, In the American West, I realized [...]

A few years back I had the pleasure of meeting Vincent Versace for the first time. His unbounded energy and complete dedication to the fine art of photography was astounding. Now he is an accomplished photographer but equally as noted as an educator. [photopress:oz_s.gif,full,centered] Welcome to Oz: A Cinematic Approach to Digital Still Photography From [...]

Recently we discussed the Camera Armor system for protecting your DSLR. I used it on my Nikon D200, carried it around in a Jansport backpack with the rest of my junk…umm…important business papers, ipod, portable hard drive, headphones. You get the idea. [photopress:nikonx.jpg,full,centered] The camera was totally protected and I had piece of mind. I [...]

We like to post competition news as early as we can but, things do slip by us now and again. Time to gather your thoughts and work and get ready to show the world. Here is one from Australia that has a deadline of March 16th. [photopress:b_LukeHardyKinosaki.jpg,full,centered] Past winner ©Luke Hardy Kinosaki Head On, now [...]

It’s not Christmas but it feels like it. Every week, actually. We love giving these things away. Congratulations to Georgia M. of Melbourne, Australia for being the 28th person to send in the email reply for the weekly giveaway. [photopress:mp3.jpg,full,centered] Wells © Martin Parr Have you checked out any of the links for Martin Parr [...]