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Gary Pageau is principal of InfoCircle LLC, continuing his marketing communications career. InfoCircle LLC is a marketing and communications consulting firm, specializing in business-to-business markets. For nearly 25 years, he was with PMA International, serving most recently as Publisher, Content Development and Strategic Initiatives. His primary responsibilities included overseeing the Association’s editorial department, marketing research unit, education and corporate relations department.

Viltrox unveils  AF 35mm F1.2 LAB N FE, u35mm and 55mm F1.8 EVO lenses for Sony FE and Nikon Z Mounts New Products 

Viltrox unveils AF 35mm F1.2 LAB N FE, u35mm and 55mm F1.8 EVO lenses for Sony FE and Nikon Z Mounts

Viltrox announces the launch of its AF 35mm F1.2 LAB N FE, a full-frame ultra-large-aperture autofocus prime lens for Sony FE mount cameras. Designed to coexist alongside the original AF 35mm F1.2 LAB, the new version has a more streamlined appearance without a display. It’s paired with a traditional aperture ring featuring marked stops that provide precise, tactile control preferred... Read More
Blackmagic adds photo editing tools to DaVinci Resolve News Updates 

Blackmagic adds photo editing tools to DaVinci Resolve

Blackmagic Design announced DaVinci Resolve 21, it’s free video editing tool, has a significant update introducing the new Photo page, which enables colorists and photographers to use advanced color tools for still photos. Other updates include new AI tools such as IntelliSearch for fast content searching, CineFocus for focal point adjustment, tools for facial refinement, and more. The¬†Krokodove toolset adds... Read More
Kornit Digital expands into footwear and technical textiles with Presto MAX PLUS New Products 

Kornit Digital expands into footwear and technical textiles with Presto MAX PLUS

Kornit Digital unveiled the Kornit Presto MAX PLUS, a new roll-to-roll system expanding digital manufacturing into footwear, automotive interiors, military camouflage, high-performance sportswear, and high-end furnishings. The fully digital, single-step system, based on the Presto MAX solution, requires minimal setup, eliminates Minimum Order Quantities, supports the industry’s widest array of fabrics, and offers water-free printing with no pre- or post-washing,... Read More
How Jonathan Schuessler sells luxury wedding photography with video, SEO, and smart systems Podcasts 

How Jonathan Schuessler sells luxury wedding photography with video, SEO, and smart systems

Gary Pageau of The Dead Pixels Society interviews Jonathan Schuessler, a Heidelberg-based marketing expert, photographer, and filmmaker, about building a hybrid wedding photo/video business and a separate B2B marketing offering. Schuessler traces his start from building a DIY photo booth for his father’s weddings to shooting weddings in London and Germany, then pivoting hard after COVID to learn videography and agency marketing. He explains... Read More
Camtasia launches app for seamless editing of Zoom Meeting Recordings New Products 

Camtasia launches app for seamless editing of Zoom Meeting Recordings

Camtasia, the AI-powered screen recorder and video editor by TechSmith announced an app for Zoom, allowing users to transform their meeting recordings into polished, professional-quality videos in minutes. Camtasia Editor for Zoom Meetings provides more options for sharing polished recorded meetings at work. Users can securely connect their Zoom account and import cloud recordings directly into the Camtasia Editor interface.... Read More
Zeno 360° previews automated casemaker New Products 

Zeno 360° previews automated casemaker

Throughout the first quarter of 2026, printing and binding equipment innovator Zeno 360° AG has been exhibiting at global events, demonstrating its total solutions for the book binding industry. More importantly, the company’s executives announced Zeno 360° CASEMAKER IND420-XXX, an automated hardcover casemaker machine, is being field-tested. Designed to work seamlessly with the Zeno 360° CASING-IN system, this equipment offers... Read More
GoPro announces MISSION 1 line of professional 8K and 4K Open Gate, compact cinema cameras New Products 

GoPro announces MISSION 1 line of professional 8K and 4K Open Gate, compact cinema cameras

GoPro, Inc. announced the MISSION 1 Series of rugged 8K and 4K Open Gate cinema cameras. Featuring a new 50MP 1-inch sensor and GoPro’s new GP3 processor, the MISSION 1 Series cameras deliver category-leading resolutions, frame rates, runtimes, and thermal performance for mission-critical reliability in even the most demanding environments, the company claims. The new series is comprised of three... Read More
Mimaki debuts the “UJV200-160/130” UV-LED Printer New Products 

Mimaki debuts the “UJV200-160/130” UV-LED Printer

Mimaki Engineering Co., Ltd. announces the launch of the UV inkjet printers UJV200-160 and UJV200-130 as new additions to the 200 Series of large-format inkjet printers for sign graphics. Launched in 2024 with the development concept of High Image Quality and Ease of Use for everyone, the 200 series has earned strong recognition for delivering high expressive capabilities through simple... Read More
NRF: Mother’s Day spending expected to hit record $38 billion Market research News 

NRF: Mother’s Day spending expected to hit record $38 billion

Consumer spending on Mother’s Day is expected to reach a record $38 billion this year, according to the annual survey released today by the National Retail Federation (NRF) and Prosper Insights & Analytics. The amount surpasses last year’s total spending of $34.1 billion and exceeds the previous record of $35.7 billion set in 2023. “Mother’s Day remains a priority for many... Read More
Motzu Labs begins beta test of industry-first tools and dashboard for inventory management for camera dealers News 

Motzu Labs begins beta test of industry-first tools and dashboard for inventory management for camera dealers

Motzu Labs LLC, a provider of real-time insights for camera retailers and manufacturers, is welcoming beta-testers to its camera dealer offering. The Motzu dealer platform is built for camera dealers to streamline their online product listing, track their compliance with minimum advertised pricing (MAP), rebate submissions, and more. “Camera dealers need the most up-to-date information to compete online and in... Read More
Business opportunity: Mobile photo printing app for sale Acquisitions News 

Business opportunity: Mobile photo printing app for sale

AppBusinessBrokers.com has a listing for a highly scalable, zero-inventory mobile photo printing platform (iOS & Android) that enables same-day photo pickup at over 16,000 national retail locations. The business operates on a pure commission-based model with zero fulfillment risk, no capital equipment, and no payment friction (customers pay in-store, eliminating chargebacks and PCI compliance). In addition to its direct-to-consumer apps,... Read More
Shutterfly shutting down Israel tech hub it bought in 2012 News 

Shutterfly shutting down Israel tech hub it bought in 2012

CTECH by Calcalist reports North American photo printing leader Shutterfly will shut down its Israel operations, laying off 80 employees. Once part of the acquisition of Photoccino, the Haifa location employed 150 people at its peak. In May, 2012, Shutterfly acquired the Israeli photo software company Photoccino for undisclosed terms. Photoccino developed technologies for the ranking, analysis and organization of digital... Read More
Fujifilm introduces instax SPOT Photobooth and Print Station New Products 

Fujifilm introduces instax SPOT Photobooth and Print Station

FUJIFILM North America Corp., Imaging Division, is thrilled to announce the next big thing in instant memories: instax SPOT photobooth and print station. The premium, next-generation free-standing photobooth/print station is a turnkey solution for high-traffic businesses, including movie theaters, museums, amusement parks, and more. “There is such a cultural love for instax™ instant photography, and we wanted to provide a... Read More
TIPA announces 2026 TIPA World Award winners Events Marketing Promotions 

TIPA announces 2026 TIPA World Award winners

The Technical Image Press Association (TIPA) is pleased to announce the winners of the 2026 TIPA World Awards, recognizing the best photo and imaging products of the year. These awards honor outstanding achievements in imaging technology, product design, and user experience across professional, enthusiast, and consumer markets. The winners were selected during the annual General Assembly of TIPA members, which... Read More