Weekly Run Down of Photography Goodies

Photography News that's Fit to Blog (This Week)
by Kerry Raminiak

Like everyone else impacted by the economy (who isn’t?), photography magazines are getting resourceful… * PC Photo is changing its name to Digital Photo next month. * Professional Photographer (UK) is getting a new editor (with experience as a professional photographer) and with him new vision for the mag. * Shutterbug’s parent company has privatized – with no impact to the publication except that they won’t be operating in debt. … If we see significant impact on quality, we’ll be sure to let you know. (source: all sent personal emails –sorry no source links; quote me but with some caution)

(UPDATE: Didn't want to forget this one too: Rangefinder Publishing Inc., Los Angeles, Calif., announced the resignation of Skip Cohen as president of Rangefinder Publishing and WPPI, effective immediately. Steve Sheanin, CEO/president of Rangefinder Publishing, and George Varanakis, newly appointed executive vice president/group publisher, will absorb Cohen's responsibilities and commitments. source: PMA Int'l)

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Interesting article written by Crain’s Chicago Business detailing a ‘new wave’ of digital photographers competing with and undercutting (in price and quality) professional commissions. I have always been suspect of the zombie hobbyist (replace ‘braaaaines’ with ‘piiiicture?’)… but remember when we started out that way? Perhaps it is newsworthy because of a sudden increase due to the economy and the cheapo products out there. I’m an optimist at heart, so I think it will take no time for people to catch on and for the really talented to stand out and pay their dues. Do you have a different opinion? Post a comment. (source: PMA Int’l Newsline)

In “how did we not know this?!?” news, last week we mentioned the Webby Awards, but did you know that the new and improved PPA website is an official honoree ? To be clear, they are not one of the five category nominees (so you cannot vote for them), rather they are noted for an outstanding “caliber of work in regards to content, structure and navigation, visual design, functionality, interactivity, and overall experience.” Kudos to our friends at PPA. They do good work for our industry on and off -line and we are happy for them! Click here to learn more about the Webby Awards. (source: PPA)

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