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19/03/10
L & P Complete Imaging Solutions

Creative Light - Lighting Accessories For Todays Pro * Profoto New Products & Current Specials * Leaf Aptus II-5 & Leaf Users Training * Phase One Specials * Epson Specials * PocketWizard Specials * PMA 2010 Digital Life Expo ... more



17/03/10
$3million Civil Judgment Against China Lucky Film Corporation at PMA 2010, Anaheim

On March 27, 2009 a jury found China Lucky liable for negligent misrepresentation, breach of warrant and breach of the implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing arising out of its business dealings with Royal Marketing, a local photo-imaging distribution business with warehouses located worldwide... more



17/03/10
Lowepro continue their roll out of premium bags and accessories throughout March

Check out the new bags and accessories... more



17/03/10
New range of tecxus QUICKFLASH rechargeable batteries.

The new tecxus QUICKFLASH rechargeable batteries were developed especially for flash photography. A new technology has been developed that allows for a shorter flash recycling time than that of ordinary batteries.... more



15/03/10
NEW AcuteB2 600 AirS and Pro-B3 1200 AirS

New generation, new performances, the same legendary Profoto quality - new battery packs: the AcuteB2 600 AirS and the Pro-B3 1200 AirS... more



15/03/10
Orpheus Island Fine Art Printing Workshop

The event offers participants a unique environment to learn and practice their photography skills. The workshop is a combination of lectures, hands on practical exercises and printing. Opportunity is given to delegates to practice at their own particular skill levels, encouraging excellence in printmaking.... more



15/03/10
Stylish Carry Bags for Photography Lovers

Jill-E Designs, owned and run by women, designs and sells extraordinary carry-all bags for photography lovers, video enthusiasts, business and leisure travellers, scrap bookers, active mothers or anyone looking for a high quality bag with style and class, as well as sturdiness and functionality.... more



13/03/10
Kodak awards Starleaton 'Best Partner' in Asia-Pacific region

Peter Eaton, co-founder of Starleaton Digital Solutions, a leading supplier to Australia's wide-format signage and display market, was in Bangkok recently to attend Kodak Asia-PacificÕs annual dealer conference and has received the number one award as Best Partner for the whole region.... more



13/03/10
'Schnapp' your way to Germany with Adeal

A trip to the world's largest photography and imaging event - Photokina - is the major prize in an exciting new photographic contest launched by Photo & Imaging News in association with leading distributor Adeal and exhibition organiser Koelmesse GmbH.... more



12/03/10
CALL FOR ENTRIES FOR AUSTRALIA'S MOST RECOGNISED PHOTOGRAPHY COMPETITION

Entries are now being called for Australia's most prestigious and recognised professional photography competition, 'the Canon AIPP APPAs'. The Australian Institute of Professional Photography (AIPP) is calling on all professional photographers nationally to prepare and submit their entries.... more



10/03/10
VALE: George G Rosenfield

George G Rosenfield founder of Tasco Worldwide, adored husband of Estelle for 66 years, passed away at home March 4, 2010 with Estelle by his side. ... more



10/03/10
The Storm is Back!

Two best injection-molded cases in the world - both now under the Pelican brand: Pelican Cases and Pelican Storm cases... more



09/03/10
Starleaton takes on rigid display media market with KAPAplast

With the on-going success of UV Flatbed printers, rigid printable media has become the hot ticket in graphics consumables supply. There are many materials and thicknesses available, but only one KAPAplast ® - made in Germany by Alcan Composites and now in stock at Starleaton Digital Solutions.... more



08/03/10
Eizo Breaks The Cost Barrier With New Wide-Gamut 22-Inch Monitor

EIZO Oceania has announced the availability of the new Flexscan SX2262W high-resolution 22-inch monitor, at a price - $1,700 inc gst - never before associated with premium-quality monitors.... more



08/03/10
How would you like to spend a day learning from one of the world's greatest nature photographers?

You can in March when, for the first time ever in Australia, world master of wildlife photography Frans Lanting conducts two exclusive one-day seminars entitled Every Picture Tells a Story.... more



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Photo Events and Happenings around Australia

20/3/2010
EVERY PICTURE TELLS A STORY world master of wildlife photography Frans Lanting
High Impact Portraiture Workshop Sydney - For Amateur or Professional Photographers wishing to expand into Studio Portraiture and to build a quality portfolio as they learn.
Advanced Lighting Skills Certificate Course Sydney This course is equally suited to amateur or Professional Photographers wishing to build their studio skills and create a quality portfolio as they learn.
Advanced Diploma in Photography (Social) 1 & 11 Sydney : Advanced Diploma in Photography 1 and 11 offer a rounded training for anyone interested Corporate or Social Portraiture, Pregnancy shoot, Classic Nude and Glamour , Children and Babies & Wedding Photography .
21/3/2010
Digital Printing for the Photographer and Artist This one day workshop offers a sound introduction to the key issues in making a fine digital print and an understanding of the options and processes involved. It aims to demystify the process.
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