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A Photographer’s Journey to Entrepreneurship and Empowerment, with Emma Alexander Podcasts 

A Photographer’s Journey to Entrepreneurship and Empowerment, with Emma Alexander

Ever felt like you were meant for something different than the path you initially chose? Emma Alexander sure did. She joins Gary Pageau of the Dead Pixels Society as the co-founder of Wisern and Mother Bran, to share her serendipitous transition from behind the lens to the logistics of the photography industry. She recounts the pivotal moments that led her away from the camera and toward her true calling... Read More
From Shutter to Startup: The Journey of Turning Photography into a Business with Dave Herring Podcasts 

From Shutter to Startup: The Journey of Turning Photography into a Business with Dave Herring

Prepare to unlock the mysteries of transforming a passion for photography into a thriving business with guest Dave Herring. In this interview with Gary Pageau of the Dead Pixels Society, Herring unfolds his narrative, detailing his pivot from nonprofit pursuits to the bustling freelance photography scene. He shares the mechanics of establishing a photography business, the art of diversifying one’s creative portfolio, and the... Read More
DNP launches Action Capture System for theme parks, etc. New Products 

DNP launches Action Capture System for theme parks, etc.

DNP Imagingcomm America Corporation (DNP IAM)  launched its Action Capture system for theme parks, family fun centers, rock climbing gyms, ropes courses, and other venues. DNP’s Action Capture system snaps candid moments of guests from angles unobtainable by conventional cameras or a selfie. As guests participate in games, events and other experiences, the Action Capture system freezes their moments to... Read More
Dead Pixels Society podcast: Managing personal and professional challenges, with Gillian Stein, CEO, Henry’s Podcasts 

Dead Pixels Society podcast: Managing personal and professional challenges, with Gillian Stein, CEO, Henry’s

Gary Pageau of the Dead Pixels Society talks with Gillian Stein, CEO of Henry’s, Canada’s largest photo specialty retailer. In this wide-ranging interview, Stein talks about the company’s recent restructuring, the response to COVID-19, how to serve content creators, plus her personal mental health challenges, as well as the establishment of The Henry’s Foundation to provide support for Canadians living with mental illness. Proudly Canadian,... Read More
Sony announces “Visual Story” iOS app for wedding and event photographers New Products 

Sony announces “Visual Story” iOS app for wedding and event photographers

Sony Electronics announced Visual Story, an IOS app for wedding and event photographers that simplifies gallery creation, cloud storage and web delivery for Sony camera users. Visual Story offers professionals a solution to expand their business and increase overall client satisfaction by allowing them to immediately share their gallery with their friends and family via social media, the company claims... Read More
How to create photos for your online store Marketing Tips and tricks 

How to create photos for your online store

The key to branding your products on your online store is to create great product shots. Your customers can’t touch or feel your products. The only way to attract your market is by showing them photos in the best light possible. Professional and high-quality images will drive traffic to your website and even increase your conversions. Unfortunately, not all online... Read More
Tips on taking photos of art work to highlight its beauty Feature Tips and tricks 

Tips on taking photos of art work to highlight its beauty

Taking great photos is an art. There’s so much adjusting that needs to be done when taking various types of subjects. From landscapes to print advertisements, portraits, and one of the most challenging and delicate, artworks. When you’re taking photos of artwork, you have to respect the effort that the artist put into making every detail of the piece precise... Read More
Making sense of the content business Opinion 

Making sense of the content business

During a recent photo-industry discussion, the topic of growing the market for high-margin photo specialty products (PSP) came up. Despite heavy investments by major industry players, there is relatively little uptake by consumers for these products (photo books, photo cards, canvas, etc.). I think part of the issue the photo/imaging industry has it still comes to this with a “production... Read More