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Interview with Photojournalist David Burnett
MoMA Exhibition: Pictures by Women
Nicholas Nixon’s Family Photographs
Portfolios
In May 2010, The Museum of Modern Art in New York debuted Pictures by Women: A History of Modern Photography. This overview of photography’s 170-year history, consisting entirely of images by woman artists from the museum’s permanent collection, runs through April 5, 2011.
In September 2010, Calumet introduced new Pro Series DSLR camera accessories plus Pro Series LED video lights for camcorders and DSLRs with video capabilities. “These state-of-the-art tools are designed to expand the capabilities of your camera and flash systems, both in the studio and on location,” says Chris Harlocker, Calumet’s Vice President of Group Business Development.
Among the most compelling of Nicholas Nixon’s photographic series are the portraits of his close-knit family. Taken over four decades, these photographs explore long-committed relationships, the passage of time and enduring family connections. Nicholas Nixon: Family Album, on view at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston (MFA) through May 1, 2011, features more than 70 blackand- white portraits by one of the most celebrated American photographers of his generation.
Making an appointment with a photojournalist is a challenge. David Burnett never knows where his next job will take him or when he will depart. This has been the life of one of America’s most accomplished photojournalists for over 40 years. His portfolio reads like a history book — the Vietnam War, the revolutions in Chile and Iran, the fall of the Berlin Wall. He has photographed presidential campaigns since the 1970s and all of the presidents from Kennedy to Obama.
Food: nourishing, fun, vital. We are all consumers of this necessity of life. We see the tempting images all around us on billboards, on the store shelves, in magazines and on the menus we order from at our favorite eatery. As photographers, we also can see beauty in the interaction between light and a superbly prepared and styled entrée. Visually communicating and creating the desire is what the professional food photographer does.
Leica Camera presents a new addition to its digital compact camera portfolio: the V-LUX 2. Combining a high-performance lens, outstanding image quality, and a sleek and compact body, the camera is equipped with a LEICA DC VARIOELMARIT 4.5 – 108mm f/2.8 – 5.2 ASPH lens, a 3″ rotating LCD display and a wide variety of video functions in 1080i- AVCHD Full HD.
Tenba has expanded and upgraded its line of durable and weather-resistant Roadie II Photo/Laptop Cases. These rolling, carry-on compatible cases, available in three sizes, are built to withstand serious professional use, with rugged, weather-proof coated ballistic nylon exteriors, genuine YKK zippers, heavy-duty, smooth and silent-rolling ball bearing wheels, industrial-grade webbing and massive reinforcement in all stress and load-bearing areas.
XEquals’ blueSLR is a new Bluetooth accessory that pairs 11 Nikon cameras with Apple compatible devices (iPhone, iPod Touch, and iPad) to remotely control camera shutter and geocode pictures. Discover a new way to both map your memories and wirelessly control your digital SLR camera from up to 300 feet away.
The 18-270mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD (Model B008) DSLR ultra-high-power zoom lense for Canon and Nikon mounts has recently been released, with a Sony compatible mount in development. The 18-270mm Di II VC PZD is a light, compact ultra-high-power zoom lens with a filter diameter of 62mm. Weighing in at 15.9oz., it is equipped with an AF unit driven by Tamron’s new PZD (Piezo Drive), an ultrasonic motor that delivers faster and quieter focusing when the autofocus is engaged.