DP Review finds new home with Gear Patrol News 

DP Review finds new home with Gear Patrol

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Popular enthusiast site DPReview, which was facing an unceremonious shut down by parent Amazon, has found new life with Gear Patrol. Terms weren’t disclosed. Founded in 2007, Gear Patrol is “an award-winning publication and content studio dedicated to informing today’s generation of consumers about the best products to pursue their lives,” according to the company. Imaging Resource, the other popular... Read More
WaldoPro Introduces MarketMax SMS and email remarketing system New Products 

WaldoPro Introduces MarketMax SMS and email remarketing system

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WaldoPro, a provider of photography solutions for volume photographers, announced the launch of its SMS and email remarketing system, MarketMax. This platform empowers professional photographers to re-market to non-buyers by leveraging SMS and email communication, accompanied by links to WaldoPro’s patented FaceBlocked proofs. The SMS and email remarketing system allows photographers to connect with individuals who have shown interest in... Read More
Tether Tools Smart Shooter 5 Tether Software now supports Fujifilm cameras, multi-camera capture, and bulk QR/barcode workflow News Updates 

Tether Tools Smart Shooter 5 Tether Software now supports Fujifilm cameras, multi-camera capture, and bulk QR/barcode workflow

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Tether Tools announce the latest version of its fully customizable Smart Shooter Tethered Capture Software, which adds support for Fujifilm cameras, allows multi-camera tethering for up to 10 cameras, and Bulk QR/Barcode workflow. Unlike other tethering software, Smart Shooter 5 is built on each camera’s Picture Transfer Protocol (PTP), which means increased reliability, faster image transfer, faster import, more camera control... Read More
School Photography and Yearbook Industry Hall of Fame Class Announced Events News 

School Photography and Yearbook Industry Hall of Fame Class Announced

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School Photographers of America (SPOA) is launching the Industry Hall of Fame. The inaugural class of inductees, featuring some of the most legendary pioneers of the century-old school photography and yearbook industry, will officially be recognized on July 13 at the Industry Awards Banquet during SPOA’s International Conference on School Photography and Yearbooks at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Greenville, SC. Individuals... Read More
Nikon announce NIKKOR Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VR, NIKKOR Z 70-180mm f/2.8 lenses New Products 

Nikon announce NIKKOR Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VR, NIKKOR Z 70-180mm f/2.8 lenses

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Nikon Inc. announced the release of the NIKKOR Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VR and the NIKKOR Z 70-180mm f/2.8, two super telephoto NIKKOR Z lenses for enthusiasts that combine outstanding zoom capabilities with lightweight design. “Within a relatively short time period, we have built an extensive series of lenses for our mirrorless system with a selection of lenses that differentiates itself... Read More
Epson introduces Expression 13000XL large-format archival scanner New Products 

Epson introduces Expression 13000XL large-format archival scanner

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Epson America Inc. introduced the Expression 13000XL scanner, engineered for applications including photo archiving and graphic arts. The Expression 13000XL (MSRP $3,699) and optional Transparency Unit (sold separately for MSRP $699.99) are available now through authorized CapturePro resellers. “Epson is a leader and technology innovator in the scanning market, delivering solutions designed specifically to address customer needs for quality, functionality and... Read More
Edge Imaging announces Jim Agnew as new CEO People on the Move 

Edge Imaging announces Jim Agnew as new CEO

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Canada’s largest school photography company, Edge Imaging announced James Aziz will be assuming the position of Board Chair, passing the torch to the incoming CEO, Jim Agnew. Agnew will join the company in July. Over the past three years, Aziz has demonstrated exceptional leadership, steering the company through turbulent times and fostering a new perspective on Edge’s business and the school... Read More
Epson debuts DTG/DTF hybrid garment printer New Products 

Epson debuts DTG/DTF hybrid garment printer

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Epson America Inc. announced the hybrid SureColor F2270 for both direct-to-garment (DTG) and direct-to-film (DTFilm) printing. Designed to bring customized apparel to the market, with minimal waste and environmental impact, the hybrid SureColor F2270 DTG printer incorporates DTFilm printing capabilities. “The SureColor F2270 was purpose-built with an eye toward what’s happening in the industry. Specifically, we wanted to address the... Read More
Ennis gains in first-quarter from School Photo Marketing Earnings reports News 

Ennis gains in first-quarter from School Photo Marketing

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Ennis, Inc. reported financial results for the first quarter ended May 31, 2023. Highlights include revenues of $111.3 million for the quarter compared to $107.7 million for the same quarter last year, an increase of $3.6 million or 3.3%. The increase includes revenue contributions of approximately $4.1 million from School Photo Marketing, an acquisition completed on Nov. 30, 2022, and... Read More
The Photo Managers names advisory board People on the Move 

The Photo Managers names advisory board

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The Photo Managers, a community of professionals who are passionate about helping their clients manage photo collections and tell their stories, has announced an advisory board of industry experts. Cathi Nelson is the founder and the CEO. The international group is comprised of: Rachel Arbuckle, 2000Paces Ana Carvajal, ProsperityPro Jill Yesko Diana, Discover Organizing Paul Einarsen, Bluewater Imaging Allison W.... Read More
SPOA announces finalists for 2023 National School Photographic Competition Events News 

SPOA announces finalists for 2023 National School Photographic Competition

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Sample entries from the 2023 contest. School Photographers of America (SPOA) announced the finalists for the 2023 National School Photography Competition. The grand champions for each category will be announced July 13th in Greenville, S.C., at the International Conference on School Photography and Yearbooks at the Hyatt Regency Ballroom Downtown. The contest spotlights the best in school photography, from traditional classroom... Read More
NRF: Retail sales increased again in May Market research 

NRF: Retail sales increased again in May

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Retail sales rose again in May as consumers continued to spend despite economic challenges, the National Retail Federation (NRF) said. “Consumers continued to spend on household priorities in May, supported by gains in the job market and wages,” said Matthew Shay, president and CEO, NRF. “Retailers recognize the ongoing pressure on cost-sensitive consumers and are offering competitive pricing, a wide... Read More
ProGrade Digital debuts third-generation CFexpress 2TB card News 

ProGrade Digital debuts third-generation CFexpress 2TB card

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ProGrade Digital, Inc. announces its new higher capacity third generation of 2TB CFexpress Type B Gold memory cards. ProGrade Digital 3rd generation CFexpress 2TB cards provide read speeds of up to 1,700MB/s and burst write speeds of up to 1,500MB/s and sustained write speeds of up to 1,300MB/s – ideally suited for high-resolution video capture applications, the company said. To... Read More