Insta360 launches ONE RS 1-Inch 360 Edition New Products 

Insta360 launches ONE RS 1-Inch 360 Edition

Insta360  launched ONE RS 1-Inch 360 Edition with dual 1-inch sensors and 6K video resolution. “Co-engineered with Leica”, the 1-Inch 360 Edition allows creators to shoot in industry-leading image quality with a tool that’s small enough to carry anywhere they go, the company said. “The 1-Inch 360 Edition represents Insta360’s continued mission to make ONE RS the most comprehensive and... Read More
Picsart launches AI image enhancement Updates 

Picsart launches AI image enhancement

Digital creation platform Picsart announced ‘AI Enhance,’ an image enhancement tools for both businesses and consumers. The tools’ capabilities include advanced image enhancement and upscaling improving the overall quality of an image and resolution for printing or sharing online. It uses advanced AI models to remove or blur pixelated effects, add pixels, and sharpen and restore scenes and objects, including faces,... Read More
Capture One adds features to Capture One 22 (15.3.0) News Updates 

Capture One adds features to Capture One 22 (15.3.0)

Capture One has announced the immediate availability of Capture One 22 (15.3.0), a significant and dynamic update that introduces new features like wireless tethering for Sony cameras, Magic Eraser for easy and accurate masking, and Cloud Transfer; the company’s major first step into multi-platform and mobile support, as it prepares for its iPad app release later this month. “In March,... Read More
Inaugural SPOA conference a success Events News 

Inaugural SPOA conference a success

The School Photographers of America held its first conference, the International Conference on School Photography & Yearbooks, held June 7-11, 2021, at the Westin Galleria, Houston, Texas. This conference and trade show brought together all segments of the school portrait and yearbook industries. The event was preceded by the ImageQuix/PhotoLynx Mastering Volume Photography user group conference. The conference drew more... Read More
Blackmagic Design announces Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 New Products 

Blackmagic Design announces Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2

Blackmagic Design announced the Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2, a next-generation model of the Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 6K. The Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 includes an adjustable touchscreen screen for easier framing of shots, a larger battery for longer shooting without needing to charge or change batteries, as well as support for an optional electronic viewfinder. The... Read More
JONDO launches wall tiles New Products 

JONDO launches wall tiles

JONDO launch 8×8 framed wall tiles with a magnetic backing designed for the simple and easy creation of a wall gallery of art or photography. JONDO offers wall tiles in three mediums – premium gloss canvas, matte canvas, and semi gloss paper – and are made from lightweight industrial plastic, available in black, white, and grey. JONDO wall tiles feature a... Read More
JONDO becomes Photo Finale Prestige Marketplace Partner New Products 

JONDO becomes Photo Finale Prestige Marketplace Partner

Photo Finale has a new Prestige Marketplace Partner: JONDO. This catalog is a replacement for the Prestige Wall Décor catalog that was discontinued this month. As a Prestige-level Marketplace Partner, all invoicing, support, returns, and implementation are done by Photo Finale. In addition, all products are priced to include shipping to either store or right to your customer. The full... Read More
Wedding and event photo trends with Olivia Pageau Marketing Podcasts 

Wedding and event photo trends with Olivia Pageau

In this special Father’s Day episode, Gary Pageau of the Dead Pixels Society talks with Olivia Pageau, a marketing and events expert, about trends in the event and wedding photography industry. She talks about what traits high-end wedding and event venues are looking for in wedding photographer partners, trends in wedding photography, and why the classic black-and-white portrait remains wall-worthy.   Read More
Claudia Dencer presented with first SPOA Presidents’ Award of Excellence News 

Claudia Dencer presented with first SPOA Presidents’ Award of Excellence

The School Photographers of America (SPOA) recognized Claudia Dencer, Leonard’s Photography, St. Augustine, Fla., with the first SPOA Presidents’ Award of Excellence at the International Conference on School Photography & Yearbooks. Dencer is the first chairman of the SPOA Governing Board. As executive vice president and general manager of the family-owned Leonard’s, she has 21 years of experience as a... Read More
Olan Mills II recognized with School Photographers of America Chairman’s Award Events 

Olan Mills II recognized with School Photographers of America Chairman’s Award

The School Photographers of America (SPOA) recognized Olan Mills II with the first Chairman’s Award of Innovation at the International Conference on School Photography & Yearbooks. The SPOA Chairman’s Award of Innovation recognizes an inventor or an innovator who has revolutionized the school photography and yearbook industry. The son of founder Olan Mills, Olan Mills II went to work for... Read More
SPOA recognizes ImageQuix/PhotoLynx, Sony and Fotomerchant for support of industry initiatives Events 

SPOA recognizes ImageQuix/PhotoLynx, Sony and Fotomerchant for support of industry initiatives

The School Photographers of America (SPOA) recognized three school photography firms for going above and beyond their service to the industry. David Crandall, executive director, SPOA, honored the three companies Friday, June 10, during the association’s awards banquet and celebration at the Westin Galleria, Houston, Texas, at the first International Conference on School Photography & Yearbooks. ImageQuix/PhotoLynx – Rich Scanlon,... Read More
School Photographers of America announces 2022 National Photographic Competition winners Events 

School Photographers of America announces 2022 National Photographic Competition winners

School Photographers of America (SPOA) recognized the grand champions of the first 2022 National Photographic Competition this past Friday, June 10, at during the association’s awards banquet and celebration. The awards banquet was hosted at the Westin Galleria Hotel in Houston, Texas for all the finalists and their respective companies.  In addition, many industry suppliers and business partners were in... Read More
SPOA recognizes four as Rising Stars at annual conference Events News 

SPOA recognizes four as Rising Stars at annual conference

The School Photographers of America (SPOA) recognized four individuals from a variety of companies as Rising Stars at the first International Conference on School Photography & Yearbooks. The awards were presented Friday, June 10, at during the association’s awards banquet and celebration at the Westin Galleria, Houston, Texas. The four honorees are: Chris Barbarito, Barbarito Photographers McKenna Booth, Cahill Studios... Read More