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Photo Imaging CONNECT 2026 registration is open; get early bird tickets now! Events News 

Photo Imaging CONNECT 2026 registration is open; get early bird tickets now!

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Registation has opened for the Photo Imaging CONNECT (PIC) executive conference, March 1-2, 2026, at the RIO Casino and Resort, Las Vegas, NV., hosted by the Dead Pixels Society. Photo Imaging CONNECT serves as the premier executive networking conference for the photo/imaging sector. The conference unites industry leaders from printing, services, professional photography, technology, and retail for educational sessions and discussions. “After... Read More
PPA launches PhotoVision streaming service Events New Products 

PPA launches PhotoVision streaming service

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Professional Photographers of America (PPA) announces the launch of PhotoVision on PPA.com, a curated, immersive content streaming platform for photographers of every skill level. The service is complimentary to all PPA members and available to non-members as a subscription service. PhotoVision on PPA.com provides access to: 2,500+ videos and tutorials on topics ranging from posing and lighting to business strategies... Read More
Inside SPAC: The Largest Conference Shaping School, Sports, And Volume Photography Events Podcasts 

Inside SPAC: The Largest Conference Shaping School, Sports, And Volume Photography

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The Dead Pixels Society sits down with SPAC’s leadership, Coree Cooper and Calvin Harrell Jr., to unpack how a volunteer-driven nonprofit became the world’s largest gathering for school, sports, and volume studios—and why its focus on workflows, profitability, and community sets it apart. Harrell describes how SPAC evolved from film-era hotel meetups into a global hub with attendees from Europe, South Africa, and beyond.... Read More
Annie Leibovitz to open WPPI 2026 with keynote presentation Events News 

Annie Leibovitz to open WPPI 2026 with keynote presentation

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The Wedding & Portrait Photography International (WPPI) Conference & Expo announced legendary photographer Annie Leibovitz will headline WPPI 2026 as the keynote speaker, kicking off five days of immersive education, innovation, and community connection in Las Vegas from March 1-5, 2026. Registration is now open for WPPI 2026. Photo Imaging CONNECT attendees will be able to attend the session, as... Read More
Visual 1st: How print leaders are reimagining the future of customization Events Feature 

Visual 1st: How print leaders are reimagining the future of customization

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At the Print Innovation Panel at Visual 1st, co-moderated by Hans Hartman and Gary Pageau, the Dead Pixels Society, three global print industry leaders—Andreas Roetti of Journi, Philipp Muehlbauer of The Customization Group, and Benjamin Lamparter of District Photo—shared how artificial intelligence, automation, and customer-centric design are reshaping the future of print. From AI-driven creativity to data-enabled personalization, each panelist... Read More
Rediscovering the magic of analog: Insights from the Retro Imaging Panel at Visual 1st Events Feature 

Rediscovering the magic of analog: Insights from the Retro Imaging Panel at Visual 1st

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At a time when smartphone cameras dominate daily life, a growing movement among photographers and consumers is embracing analog experiences and tangible imagery. The recent Enduring appeal of Retro panel, moderated by Hans Hartman, co-chair, and Alexis Gerard, co-chair, brought together industry leaders from Ricoh Imaging, Fujifilm North America, Artifact Uprising, and Google’s Snapseed team to explore the enduring appeal... Read More
Navigating change: Tom Hughes on photography’s past, present, and AI future Events Feature News 

Navigating change: Tom Hughes on photography’s past, present, and AI future

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In a lively Fireside Chat session at Visual 1st 2025, industry veteran Tom Hughes—known for leadership roles at Flickr, RPI Print, and Shutterfly—joined co-chairs Hans Hartman and Alexis Gerard to reflect on photography’s evolution from the early digital days to the AI-driven present. With decades of experience spanning startups, print production, and digital imaging, Hughes offered a rare blend of... Read More
Terrell Lloyd: The visionary behind the Levi’s Stadium’s digital transformation Events Feature 

Terrell Lloyd: The visionary behind the Levi’s Stadium’s digital transformation

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For more than two decades, Terrell Lloyd, Senior Manager of Photography Services and Lead Team Photographer for the San Francisco 49ers, has been redefining how professional sports organizations use visual storytelling. From the early days of digital photography to the current era of AI-driven image workflows, Lloyd has built one of the most technologically advanced sports photography operations in the... Read More
Visual 1st conference features imaging industry leaders and visionaries Events Feature News 

Visual 1st conference features imaging industry leaders and visionaries

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The Visual 1st conference moved to a new location in 2025, the KQED studios in downtown San Francisco. While the location was new, the Oct. 28-29, event continued its established 13-year tradition of executive-level networking, new technology discussions, and educational sessions. The annual Visual 1st awards, presented at the end of the event, are presented to entrants who participated in... Read More
HP Large Format brings photo-quality to big prints Events Feature News 

HP Large Format brings photo-quality to big prints

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In today’s fast-moving print landscape, photo labs are increasingly venturing into large-format territory — from banners and school sports team posters to fine art and event signage. What was once the domain of sign shops has now become a creative and business opportunity for image makers of different segments. To explore what’s driving this evolution, the Dead Pixels Society interviewed... Read More
PRINTING United Expo 2025 draws 30,000 to Orlando for annual show Events News 

PRINTING United Expo 2025 draws 30,000 to Orlando for annual show

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PRINTING United Expo 2025, produced annually by PRINTING United Alliance, was held Oct. 22–24, at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla. The event delivered a record-breaking 30,000 number of registered attendees and 838 exhibitors across every segment of print, from commercial and packaging to apparel, functional, industrial, in-plant, and wide-format graphics. For details about PRINTING United Expo, visit:... Read More
How to Scale Your Studio Without Working More Hours Events Sponsored post 

How to Scale Your Studio Without Working More Hours

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Are you a high-volume photographer struggling to balance growth with burnout? Our partners at GotPhoto are sharing a free video class with photographer Carl Bott’s ADS Framework: Automation, Delegation, and Systems, a roadmap for scaling photography studio and reclaiming personal time. Learn how to automate tasks, delegate confidently, and build unbreakable systems from an expert who scaled a 30+ contractor... Read More
HP debuts HP Latex FS70 W, HP Latex productivity kit and more Events New Products 

HP debuts HP Latex FS70 W, HP Latex productivity kit and more

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HP Inc. expanded its large-format portfolio at PRINTING United Expo. The HP launched of three major products: the HP Latex FS70 W Printer, the HP Latex Productivity Kit, and an enhanced HP PrintOS Production Hub. “The launch of the HP Latex FS70 W Printer and the HP Latex Productivity Kit marks another step in a strong year of innovation for... Read More
Viesus to show next generation of image-enhancement at Printing UNITED Events News 

Viesus to show next generation of image-enhancement at Printing UNITED

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Viesus AG, a pioneer in AI-powered image enhancement technology, will be featuring its next-gen Viesus 12 enhancement engine at Printing UNITED. To be shown at Viesus (Booth 2627), Viesus automatically fixes low-quality images by cleaning compression artifacts, balancing tone/color, handling skin tones, and upscaling when needed, while preserving an authentic look. For PDFs, Viesus improves embedded images inside non-flattened PDFs... Read More