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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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
GotPhoto is sponsoring Sheryl Bashore’s 3-day in-person workshop, Nov. 7-9 Events News 

GotPhoto is sponsoring Sheryl Bashore’s 3-day in-person workshop, Nov. 7-9

GotPhoto is sponsoring Sheryl Bashore’s 3-day in-person workshop, “Level Up Dance, Cheer & Gymnastics Photography”, Nov 7–9 in Harrisburg, PA. Photographers will learn Bayshore’’s proven framework for branding, sales, and workflow – plus get social media insights from special guest Lauren Ashley and top tips from Bob Kenward on his essential techniques for creating professional-quality composite group photos. Register here.... Read More
Eastman Kodak supporting USA bobsled team Events 

Eastman Kodak supporting USA bobsled team

Eastman Kodak Co. announced its support of USA Bobsled/Skeleton (USABS), as the four-man bobsled team competes leading up to international competition in 2026. The team’s athletes and head coach joined Kodak executives at Golisano Institute for Business & Entrepreneurship to unveil the new, state-of-the-art bobsled, which features the company’s yellow and red logo. The partnership was made possible through the... Read More
Looking ahead to Printing UNITED Expo next week Events News 

Looking ahead to Printing UNITED Expo next week

PRINTING United Expo heads to the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, FL, Oct. 22-24. The annual Expo brings together the entire printing industry — from commercial, packaging, wide-format, apparel, textile, in-plant, and beyond — to see more than 800 exhibitors across one million square feet. “PRINTING United Expo 2025 is where convergence, innovation, and community come together,” said Ford... Read More
Fujifilm presents its Third Annual Create With Us Event Events News 

Fujifilm presents its Third Annual Create With Us Event

FUJIFILM North America Corp., Electronic Imaging Division, announces its third annual Create With Us interactive event, to be held at the Walker Art Center in Minneapolis on Sept.27 and 28, 2025. “What started as a small, interactive experiment in 2022 has grown into an annual event that brings together a large community of storytellers and creatives from around the country... Read More