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| NEWSLETTER - JULY 2004 |
| In response to requests from picture researchers, we have now introduced a facility for stating the printable size required for images. Now when you search for images on the Photographers Direct website you can specify the size you require so you can be sure all the images displayed are suitable for your purposes. More than 117,000 images now online! Below is the latest news from some of your photographers: Photographers Direct - Fair Trade Photography. |
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Paco Feria has new reportage about Patagonia (Argentina) now available on his website. He also has past coverage on Saharauis and stock, travel pictures, photo-stories, exhibitions, etc. Paco Feria Paco Feria / photojournalist Spain Tel: + 34 + 936340050 Fax: + 34 + 936340050 Email: contact@pacoferia.com http://www.pacoferia.com |
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| Laura Jean Zito won the William Cadge Photography Award in the Cape May County Art League Annual Show and the Honorable Mention in the Plastic Club All Media Medal Exhibit with her first digital photo. She is in two on-line exhibits this month,"Faces" at www.periodgallery.com and "Food" at www.imaginestation.net. She is also showing in the BAA Annual, curated by Michael Schantz, director of the Woodmere Museum, in "To Be An Artist," at the Berman Museum, curated by Brian Peterson, senior curator of the Michener Museum, in "Art of the State 2004," at the State Museum of PA, curated by Amy Arbus, daughter of Diane Arbus, and in the Doshi Gallery at the Susquehanna Museum in Harrisburg. Laura Jean Zito Laura Jean Zito Photography United States Tel: 215 879 4696 Email: lightnessofbeing2004@yahoo.com |
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Costa del Sol based British freelance photographer Jack Cox offers his rapidly growing collection of Travel, Boats and Nature stock images from Spain & Gibraltar. He travels extensively throughout Europe and has trips planned to North Africa later this year. You can see a representative selection of Jack's pictures on his website. Assignments welcome worldwide. Jack Cox Travel Pics Pro Spain Tel: +34 952486340 Fax: +34 952486340 Email: jack@travelpicspro.com http://www.travelpicspro.com |
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| Charles Ridgway is just back from a China tour with some excellent travel pictures on new Maglev Train Ride, Shanghai Waterfront, Yangtze River, Pudong Airport, and Three Gorges Dam, Beijing Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven. Chinese people, Xian Terra Cotta Warriers, Beijing Opera. Li River Cruise and Reed Flute Cave near Guilin etc. just posted on his website. Also check his PhotographersDirect library for pictures of Wild Animals and scenes from his South African Trip last fall, and of Walt Disney World attractions. He is planning a photo trip to Switzerland and Austria this fall. Charles Ridgway Charles Ridgway, TravelWriter/Photographer United States Tel: 407-788-3888 Email: charlesbridgway@aol.com |
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LifeFile Photos has added Libya to its extensive range of destination material. Images range from the ancient sites of Leptis Magna and Sabratha (pictured) to downtown Tripoli. LifeFile is a general stock library with over 300,000 images of people, places and industry. Call or email for a free search. Caroline Birch LifeFile Photos Ltd United Kingdom Tel: 01865 422002 Email: LifeFile@ntlworld.com |
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| UK Photographer Martin Fry runs his own Stock Picture Library of over 37,000 images from Norwich in Norfolk. Martin shoots mainly for the Greetings card, Calendar & paper products markets and enjoys 'shooting' animals of all kinds, specialising on the cute and humorous kittens, puppies, and foals that the UK public adore. The Library also contains, Flowers & Gardens, Still life (Occasions), Land and Seascapes, Kids & Teddy bears, also a growing section of digitally manipulated images (see photo). Martin added 500 images from a recent trip to Crete and his next trip is to Brittany. Martin sometimes shoots to order (if subject is available) and if the image is not accepted he will just add it to the library at no extra charge. martin fry Martin Fry Photography United Kingdom Tel: 01508 492248 Fax: 01508 492248 Email: martinfry.photo@virgin.net http://www.martinfryphotography.com |
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With over 10 years of travel experience Charles Meacham is able to capture the photos you need to make your publication stand out. He is the first place winner of National Geographic Traveller's 15th Annual Photography Contest and has been a featured photographer for Outdoor Photography, and Agfa. On September 1st, Charles is heading out on the road for another year. Destinations include South East Asia, India, and Ethiopia. He is able to take on any assignments during this time. Charles Meacham www.charlesmeacham.com Taiwan Email: chaddanomad@yahoo.com http://www.charlesmeacham.com |
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| The Africa Image Library specialises is African travel photography including wildlife, culture and scenery from all over the African continent. The library consists of more than 30,000 images from Johannesburg based photographer Ariadne Van Zandbergen. For personalised help in finding the right photo, contact Ariadne herself. New material is added on a regular basis and recent additions include: Namibia, Cape Town, Tunisia and Egypt. Ariadne will be travelling to Ethiopia soon and welcomes any commissions. Ariadne Van Zandbergen The Africa Image Library South Africa Tel: +27 11 346 0727 Fax: +27 11 346 0727 Email: ariadne@hixnet.co.za http://www.africaimagelibrary.co.za |
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The Images of Birmingham.co.uk photo library has now been launched with several thousand photographs of the UK's second city. Topics covered include aerial views, art, bars and cafe's, Brindleyplace, the Bullring shopping centre, city buildings, construction, food and drink, homes and gardens, people, restaurants, hotels, shopping, sport, leisure, streets and canals. All of the photographs have been taken by experienced professional photographers, who can also be commissioned, should you require. Very soon they will also be able to supply a full package of feature articles and photographs from reporters and photographers who are familiar with the city. Craig Holmes Images of Birmingham Photo Library United Kingdom Tel: 01952 603038 Email: craig@imagesofbirmingham.co.uk http://www.imagesofbirmingham.co.uk |
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| BALI FESTIVAL PICTURES International Photobank have just received a really colourful new collection of digital images of events centred around Festival Time in Bali. They include the Kecak Dance and Classic Legong and Barong dancers showing their skills, and the colourful and crowded temple processions which are so much a part of this unique Asian paradise. Peter Baker International Photobank United Kingdom Tel: 01305 854145 Email: peter@internationalphotobank.co.uk http://www.internationalphotobank.co.uk |
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Shooting stock with the Parisian travel brochure market very much in mind over the last three years, Antony Nettle has built up a strong selection of images featuring all the popular subjects, the majority of these being photographed against clear blue skies. Antony's other areas of travel coverage include UK destinations such as Shakespeare Country, Oxford, and London, as well as more general stock subjects such as architecture, aviation, fashion and beauty, fireworks, florals, and food. Available for assignments internationally, Antony is particularly interested in further trips throughout France, as well as Italy and Brazil. A varied selection of Antony's stock material can be viewed at his website. All stock images can be supplied as transparencies or digital files on request. Antony Nettle Antony Nettle Photography United Kingdom Tel: 07831 771762 Email: antonynettle@aol.com http://www.antonynettle.co.uk |
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| LITANG HORSE FESTIVAL & RED HAT CEREMONY - KHAM, TIBET - Craig Lovell is heading on another great Tibetan adventure with cameras and writer on board. Craig will be covering the little known and untouristed Red Hat Buddhist festival in a remote corner of Kham. This is where a Buddhist diety enters the body of an Oracle who can then be asked questions. Following this adventure Craig and writer Bodhi Garrett are heading to the wild and woolly week long Litang Horse Festival. This is one of the great Tibetan Cultural Events that headlines the Tibetan Summer Festival season. The trip starts on July 20th and returning on August 15th. Tag on assignments and inquiries are welcome. Craig Lovell Eagle Visions Photography United States Tel: (831) 659-4445 Email: clovell@mbay.net http://www.agpix.com/eaglevisions |
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myLoupe.com is a new online stock image network. Thousands of new images monthly. World travel, nature, wildlife and much more. - Searchable database. - Online licensing and download. - Online competitive pricing. - Lightboxes. - Over 60 photographers worldwide. Brian Heston myLoupe Inc. United States Tel: 773-779-6800 Fax: 773-779-3600 Email: brianh@myloupe.com http://myloupe.com |
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| Christine Osborne has launched a searchable travel & lifestyles website specialising in images from the developing world. Marketed as www.copix.co.uk it showcases superb photos of the Middle East, North Africa and the Arabian Peninsula, as well as South and East Asia, Africa and the Indian Ocean islands. Her work is already well known under the website www.middleeastpictures.com but picture buyers can now access inages on-line through this database. A member of the British Guild of Travel Writers, Christine has written guidebooks on these areas and specialises in illustrated editorial articles. Christine Osborne COPIX United Kingdom Tel: 02077206951 Fax: 02077206951 Email: copix@clara.co.uk http://www.copix.co.uk http://www.worldreligions.co.uk |
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Edifice is the picture library that specialises in buildings of all descriptions in innumerable places - both in detail and in the distance. We have moved our expanding and ever-improving collection to a new address: Cutterne Mill, Evercreech, Somerset BA4 6LY New phone: 01749 831400 Philippa Lewis Edifice United Kingdom Tel: 020 7242 0740 Fax: 020 7267 3632 Email: info@edificephoto.com http://www.edificephoto.com |
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| Belly Dancer Fantasy Book Planned. Michael Campbell, a free-lance photographic artist originally from London now a resident of San Diego, has won many international awards with his fantasy portraits. He is currently working on a book of images using Belly Dancers as a theme. He photographs the models in his San Diego Studio and then produces a montage with an appropriate background which he creates in one of several ways. In the attached image "The Scorpion Princess" he photographed Indian dancer Meera in his studio then made a trip into the Anza Borrego desert to find the perfect background. He also sells the images as limited edition prints. See samples at :- homepage.mac.com/michaelcampbellphoto/PhotoAlbum58.html Michael Campbell Michael Campbell PhotoGraphics United States Tel: 858 536 8975 Email: mcphotographics@sbcglobal.net http://www.michaelcampbell.com |
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Robert and Justine of Papilio are at the present working on a number of lifecycle series including ladybird, lacewing, butterfly and frog. These include all biological aspects of behaviour and this will be extended to more species throughout the season. They are also shooting a number of contemporary styled images of natural history subjects. Papilio is constantly being updated from Robert and other contributors, and is currently very strong in the Birds, Insects and Flower sections, worldwide. Contact us for your picture requests for all sections of Natural History subjects. Justine Pickett Papilio United Kingdom Tel: 01227 360996 Fax: 01227 360996 Email: justine@papiliophotos.com http://www.papiliophotos.com |
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| New Stock! Images of Africa now have a further selection of extreme sport, African birds, Ghana, Tanzania Maasai images. This material has been added to their growing stock library which already contains over 40,000 images. Contact Images of Africa for concept, wildlife, extreme sport, flora, food, people and culture, travel and locations, tribal and marine images - or visit their website for a unique African experience. Order your free copy of our new catalogue by forwarding your postal address details via email. No postage necessary! Carmen Swanepoel Images of Africa South Africa Tel: + 27 (021) 462 4360 Fax: +27 (021) 462 4375 Email: carmens@imagesofafrica.co.za http://www.imagesofafrica.co.za |
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New images from the recent Goodwood Festival of Speed have just been added to the files at Car Photo Library, with vehicles including Formula 1, Fab 1 (as seen here, from the new Thunderbirds film) and numerous exotic machines from the past, present and future. David Kimber Car Photo Library United Kingdom Tel: 01202 730277 Email: davidkimber@carphoto.co.uk http://www.carphoto.co.uk |
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