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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.

Canon introduces crop guides for select cameras Updates 

Canon introduces crop guides for select cameras

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Canon U.S.A. Inc. is following the steps of competitors like Sony and Panasonic who have developed crop guides for portraits for select cameras. A crop guide provides on-screen guidelines to help the photographer precisely position their subjects, ensuring consistent and repeatable results. Using a crop guide is suitable for scenarios when capturing school photos, sports events, or any scenario where subjects... Read More
Apple releases Apple Intelligence for some devices, new iMac with M4 chips New Products 

Apple releases Apple Intelligence for some devices, new iMac with M4 chips

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Apple announced the first set of Apple Intelligence features for iPhone, iPad, and Mac users is now available through a free software update with the release of iOS 18.1, iPadOS 18.1, and macOS Sequoia 15.1. Apple Intelligence is a personal intelligence system to simplify and accelerate everyday tasks. Today marks the availability of the first set of features. “Apple Intelligence... Read More
UW Solutions introduces new Unisub acrylic products New Products 

UW Solutions introduces new Unisub acrylic products

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UW Solutions debuted Unisub Acrylic Products for Acrylic Personalized Photo Gifts. The company says Unisub acrylic is carefully designed with a specialized coating allowing colors to vividly stand out. Intended for sublimation printing, this substrate offers a vibrant and visually striking medium for your creations. Unisub acrylic provides an excellent surface for showcasing artwork or photographs, the company says. Ornament shapes... Read More
NBC News spotlights growth in single-use cameras Feature News 

NBC News spotlights growth in single-use cameras

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NBC News recently put the spotlight the growing trend of single-use camera usage and the overall resurgence in film. The report quotes Kodak Moments declaring single-use camera sales have doubled in the last five years, driven largely by Millennials and Gen Z enthusiasts. The segment features Phil Steblay of The Darkroom in San Clemente, Calif. Watch the segment below: Read More
Visual 1st brings together imaging innovation Events News 

Visual 1st brings together imaging innovation

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The 12th annual Visual 1st conference was held Oct. 16-17, at the Governor’s Residence at Ft. Mason in San Francisco, Calif. The high-tech executive-level conference, which was sold out this year, featured numerous sessions continuing to examine the ongoing influence of AI and technology across various segments of the imaging ecosystem. Conference organizers Hans Hartman and Alexis Gerard brought together... Read More
From darkroom dreams to AI innovations: Liz Snyder’s photography journey News Podcasts 

From darkroom dreams to AI innovations: Liz Snyder’s photography journey

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In the latest episode of the podcast, we dive deep into the captivating journey of Liz Snyder, the visionary behind Elizabeth Snyder Photography. Snyder’s story is one of passion, resilience, and innovation, tracing her path from a childhood fascination with the darkroom to mastering digital photography in a world increasingly influenced by artificial intelligence. Her narrative is a testament to... Read More
Minted partners with Petite Plume on holiday card collection Marketing Partnerships 

Minted partners with Petite Plume on holiday card collection

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Minted, the premium design marketplace for one-of-a-kind holiday cards and gifts, today announced the launch of a holiday card collection with luxury sleepwear brand, Petite Plume. The collection draws inspiration from Petite Plume’s Holiday 2024 Collection and holiday moments and features 10 holiday cards and a curated assortment of elegant stationery accessories. For many families, unwrapping gifts and posing for photos in... Read More
Mimeo Photos and Motif introduce shared projects to streamline photo project sharing New Products Updates 

Mimeo Photos and Motif introduce shared projects to streamline photo project sharing

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Mimeo announced its Mimeo Photos and Motif brands have introduced Shared Projects, a new feature designed to simplify sharing photo projects. This feature allows customers to seamlessly share completed photo books and calendars with friends, family, or colleagues through a dedicated Share Page. Invitees can view and order shared projects. “We introduced this feature as a direct result of customer... Read More
Profoto reports nine-month sales decreased 9% Earnings reports News 

Profoto reports nine-month sales decreased 9%

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Swedish lighting company Profoto Holdings reported, for the Jan. 1–Sept. 30, 2024, period, that net sales totaled SEK 530m (583), a decrease of 9.0 percent. Organic growth totaled -7.7 percent, and the currency effect, -1.3 percent. Adjusted EBIT amounted to SEK 101m, compared to SEK 153 last year, and adjusted EBIT margin to 19.0 percent, compared to 26.3 percent. For... Read More
Gelato announces TikTok Shop integration News Partnerships 

Gelato announces TikTok Shop integration

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On-demand print production platform Gelato announces its integration with TikTok Shop, allowing U.S. and U.K. creators and e-commerce sellers to offer products directly on TikTok. Social shopping—the ability to purchase directly within social media apps—is transforming e-commerce, according to Gelato. With #TikTokMadeMeBuyIt accumulating more than 10 million posts, and 83 percent of users reporting that TikTok plays a role in their... Read More
Canon U.S.A. launches free professional services membership program for qualified student photographers and videographers News 

Canon U.S.A. launches free professional services membership program for qualified student photographers and videographers

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Canon U.S.A., Inc. announced the launch of its new and no-cost Canon Student Professional Services (CPS) membership program. This free program provides a range of valuable member-exclusive benefits including savings on products and services and the support needed to help student photographers and videographers hone their skills. The program is geared to empower students to develop the tools they need... Read More
NRF: 2024 holiday spending expected to reach new record Market research 

NRF: 2024 holiday spending expected to reach new record

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Consumer spending on the winter holidays is expected to reach a record $902 per person on average across gifts, food, decorations and other seasonal items, according to the National Retail Federation’s latest consumer survey conducted by Prosper Insights & Analytics. The amount is about $25 per person more than last year’s figure and $16 higher than the previous record set... Read More
Insta360 debuts Insta360 Ace Pro action camera with 8K image quality and improved AI New Products 

Insta360 debuts Insta360 Ace Pro action camera with 8K image quality and improved AI

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Insta360 announced the latest addition to its Ace series, Insta360 Ace Pro 2. This wide-angle action camera delivers unparalleled image quality, smarter, easier capture powered by AI, upgraded audio, and an improved rugged design made for action at its most extreme, the company claims. Co-engineered with Leica, the Insta360 Ace Pro 2 offers a dual AI chip and state-of-the-art imaging... Read More