Eugene Smith Fund announces call for 2023 entries Events News 

Eugene Smith Fund announces call for 2023 entries

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The W. Eugene Smith Fund announced it is now accepting applications for its 44th annual Grant in Humanistic Photography with a top prize of $30,000. An additional $10,000 grant will be awarded as a Fellowship, and one Finalist will be deemed worthy of special recognition and presented with a $5,000 grant. The Smith Fund is also accepting applications for its... Read More
NRF: Retail sales grew again in June despite slower job gains Market research 

NRF: Retail sales grew again in June despite slower job gains

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Retail sales continued to rise in June even as employment grew more slowly, the National Retail Federation said. “June retail sales confirm that while the economy may be cooling, consumers remain on solid footing and are spending on household priorities,”  said Matthew Shay, president and CEO, NRF. “Back-to-class spending is one of the most important shopping occasions of the year,... Read More
Roland DGA debuts UV ink system for irregular shapes New Products 

Roland DGA debuts UV ink system for irregular shapes

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Roland DGA has introduced the new Graphic Transfer System (GTS) enabling users to apply pre-printed UV ink graphics to irregularly shaped items – including those with uneven surfaces, rounded corners, or extended edges – that are difficult or impossible to print on directly, or not suitable for decals. GTS makes it quick and easy to transfer vibrant, detailed designs, logos,... Read More
OutSnapped adds AI to photobooths and event apps New Products 

OutSnapped adds AI to photobooths and event apps

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NYC-based photo booth company OutSnapped announced the launch of the company’s new patent-pending AI photo booth technology. This proprietary system uses artificial intelligence to generate photos in real-time. OutSnapped’s new technology breaks free of the limitations of photo filters, the company said. The AI photo booth works both as a physical installation and on personal devices, inviting the possibility of fans... Read More
School Photographers of America announces 2023 Officer Elections People on the Move 

School Photographers of America announces 2023 Officer Elections

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School Photographers of America (SPOA) announced the election of new officers on July 13, in Greenville, S.C. In-person voting took place at SPOA’s 2023 International Conference on School Photography & Yearbooks, July 10-13, Greenwood, S.C. Governing Board At-Large (two seats) Members of the Governing Board help guide the overall direction of our trade organization. The board’s seats have two-year terms,... Read More
School Photographers of America Inducts Inaugural Hall of Fame Class Events News 

School Photographers of America Inducts Inaugural Hall of Fame Class

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School Photographers of America (SPOA) inducted the inaugural class of the Industry Hall of Fame, featuring some of the most legendary pioneers of the century-old school photography and yearbook industry, at the Industry Awards Banquet during SPOA’s International Conference on School Photography and Yearbooks at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Greenville, SC. Bill Freeman, of Freeman Photography, Houston, Texas, read... Read More
WaldoPro partners with DDLab, integrates with ROES Partnerships 

WaldoPro partners with DDLab, integrates with ROES

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WaldoPro, a provider of photography solutions for volume photographers, announced its partnership with DDLab, one of the nation’s leading school and sports photo labs. In addition, WaldoPro has integrated its platform with Open ROES Bridge, developed by SoftWorks Systems, further enhancing its capabilities to work with ROES-compatible labs and allowing professional photographers to sell their full catalog of products, at... Read More
Shutterfly customer data not exposed in latest breach News 

Shutterfly customer data not exposed in latest breach

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Personalized photo products leader Shutterfly was again the target of a data breach but said customer data was not exposed. According to Cybernews, Shutterfly was the latest in a batch of high-profile victims – like Warner Bros. Discovery and AMC Theatres – announced by the Russian-affiliated Cl0p ransomware group. Shutterfly’s Vice President of Communications, Jennifer George, confirmed to Cybernews the company... Read More
New York Times rates online photo services Marketing News 

New York Times rates online photo services

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The New York Times‘ influential gear blog Wirecutter did an extensive round-up of online photo services. The round-up was conducted by Phil Ryan, Wirecutter’s senior staff writer for camera coverage. Previously, for more than 13 years, Ryan covered cameras and other photo-related items for CNET and Popular Photography. The top choice was Nations Photo Lab, which has been a favorite... Read More
Sony debuts APS-C α6700, 70-200MM F4 lens New Products 

Sony debuts APS-C α6700, 70-200MM F4 lens

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Sony Electronics announced the newest APS-C mirrorless camera, the α6700. This camera combines the still image and video capabilities found in the latest full-frame Alpha and Cinema Line series with the compact and lightweight design of the α6000 series, the company says. The α6700 camera body only will be available for an MSRP $1,399.99 USD or $1,899.99 CAN. Combining an... Read More
CEWE extends contracts of four management board members News People on the Move 

CEWE extends contracts of four management board members

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CeWe Stiftung & Co. extended the contracts of four long-standing management board members that were due to expire this year. There are seven total board members. The extensions were granted to Patrick Berkhouwer, in charge of international and expansion matters; Carsten Heitkamp, responsible for production, purchasing, customer service, and logistics; Olaf Holzkaemper, chief financial officer; and Thomas Mehls, in charge... Read More
International Photographic Council revamps website News 

International Photographic Council revamps website

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Recently relaunched website is first of new activities to take place in 2023 The International Photographic Council (IPC), an NGO of the United Nations has relaunched its website. The new site features a modern design and is fully responsive, displaying just as well on mobile as on computers. The redesigned website sets the tone for a flurry of activity IPC... Read More
How Does Time-Lapse Photography Work? Feature Tips and tricks 

How Does Time-Lapse Photography Work?

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Time-lapse photography is a captivating technique that enables you to witness the passage of time in a condensed and visually stunning manner. Through the clever use of capturing a series of still images at regular intervals and playing them back at an accelerated rate, time-lapse photography unveils the hidden dynamics and mesmerizing transformations occurring in the world. Time-lapse photography allows... Read More
Moonpig Group reports 5% growth for FY23 Earnings reports News 

Moonpig Group reports 5% growth for FY23

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  U.K. greeting card company Moonpig Group plc reported revenue growth of 5.2% year-on-year to £320.1 million.Adjusted EBITDA growth to £84.2 million, compared to £74.9 million last year with adjusted EBITDA margin increased to 26.3%. The company said the year had many milestones: Moonpig grew its technology team to 250 from 195 roles and transitioned from re-platforming to a focus... Read More