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| NEWSLETTER - May 2007 |
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| Another major landmark has been reached with one miIIion images now searchable online with Photographers Direct. The fact our collection continues to double in size each year is greatly encouraging. Our photographers like what we do for them and so do our buyers! Even with one miIIion images online there are going to be cases where you cannot find what you need, and that is where our email Picture Search service comes in. So, if you are having difficulty sourcing images, stop wasting time and try our Photographers Direct. Run by photographers, for photographers. |
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John Mitchell is constantly adding fresh images of Latin America to his Photographers Direct stock collection and Stock Source Portfolio (see link below). Recent travels have taken him to Mexico City, Acapulco, Veracruz, Nicaragua, and Honduras. In addition to being an experienced photographer, John is a widely published travel writer specializing in the Americas. He has a variety of text/photo packages available. Please contact him to discuss your editorial needs. John Mitchell John Mitchell Stock Photography Canada Tel: 604-739-0976 Fax: 604-739-0976 Email: jsmitch@lynx.net http://www.photographersdirect.com/johnmitchell |
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| Jerry and Marcy Monkman continue working on their 18-month commissioned photography project on the Connecticut River, the largest watershed in New England. Images from this project as well as from earlier book projects, "White Mountain Wilderness" and "Wild Acadia", are now available on Photographers Direct and their own website, EcoPhotography.com The Monkmans, who founded their Portsmouth-based “EcoPhotography” business in 1994, specialize in images of nature, travel destinations and outdoor recreation and adventure in the Northeastern US, as well as eastern Canada. Besides working for such high-profile clients as L.L. Bean and Princess Cruises, they do frequent shoots for environmentally-friendly non-profits like The Trust for Public Land and The Nature Conservancy as well as publishing books and conducting workshops. They also maintain a thriving online stock image venture at www.ecophotography.com Jerry Monkman EcoPhotography United States Tel: 888-705-8274 Email: nature@ecophotography.com http://ecophotography.com |
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The Africa Image Library is the personal library of Ariadne Van Zandbergen. It provides extensive coverage of the wildlife, cultures, architecture and scenery of Africa. The library is run by the photographer, who has an intimate knowledge of Africa - and her stock - and will deal personally with all requests, no matter how extensive or obscure. Ariadne is photographing in Madagascar in May and welcomes any commissions. Ariadne Van Zandbergen The Africa Image Library South Africa Tel: +27 36 4481464 Fax: +27 36 4481464 Email: ariadne@hixnet.co.za http://www.africaimagelibrary.com |
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| Bruce Liron is currently documenting social issues within society relating to teenagers. Images depict abuse of alcohol, drugs, health issues such as smoking and relationships. Future work will concentrate on domestic violence, isolation, bullying and crime. Bruce works with his local Youth Theatre group who have an array of creative ideas, any specific images required by a client can be arranged. Bruce Liron Bruce Liron Photography United Kingdom Tel: 07700 328 658 Email: b.liron@fsmail.net http://www.brucelironphotography.co.uk |
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Bob Willis is a multi-award winning freelance photographer based in Fort Collins, Colorado. His website shows a small selection of images from his stock photo-library of over 80,000 world-wide images covering a wide variety of subjects from 84 countries. Willis' stock library is also home to archival images; such as Macchu Picchu in the 1950s and many U.S. Historic Sites, particularly Washington, D.C. and the Eastern U.S. In the past 10 years, Willis has focused primarily on the American West with some 20,000 images of U.S. National Parks, rodeos, cowboys, Native America, scenics, and wildlife available in 35mm, medium format, and high-resolution digital. Many images are of art quality and suitable for framing as well as for editorial and advertising. All inquiries are answered immediately. In June 2007, Willis will be in Honolulu, Hawaii; The Black Hills, South Dakota; and Montreal and Quebec, Canada. Willis is a member of The Society of American Travel Writers and International Alliance of Travel Writers. Bob Willis Bob Willis Photography United States Tel: 970-484-8449 Email: bobfwillis@yahoo.com http://www.bobwillistravel.com |
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| Ian Middleton is a freelance photographer and writer from the UK, but currently based in Slovenia. With over ten years of travelling around the world he has built up a large library of stock images. As a writer he is also in the position to supply articles alongside his photography. His photos have been published in Bradt Travel Guides, Living Abroad Magazine and Mysterious World: Ireland, to name a few. While specialising in travel, he also shoots editorial, sports, landscapes, wildlife and people. The latest gallery on his website is a stunning selection of snowboard acrobatics on Vogel Mountain, Slovenia. These images are ideal for graphic design and advertising, as many have clean blue backgrounds. Visit his website for more info. Ian Middleton Ian Middleton: Photography United Kingdom Tel: +386 (0)51 812368 Email: ian@ianmiddletonphotography.co.uk http://www.ianmiddletonphotography.co.uk |
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Michael DeFreitas has recently added hundreds of South Pacific images to his collection. Coverage includes the Cook Islands, Fiji, French Polynesia, Palau, Tonga, Western Samoa and Yap. Michael specializes in topside and underwater adventure travel images from around the globe. His images appear regularly in many of the world's top travel magazines. Besides the South Pacific, Michael has also added images from the Antarctic, Arctic, various Caribbean islands, Canada’s Northwest Territories, Chile, Galapagos, Malta, Norway and Utah to his 60,000+ stock library. Over the next three months Michael will be shooting both topside and underwater images in the Argentina, California, Jordan and Quebec. He is available for piggyback assignments in both digital and film formats. Michael DeFreitas Travel Snaps Canada Tel: 604-946-5505 Fax: 604-946-5528 Email: michaeld@travel-snaps.com http://www.travel-snaps.com |
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| Photographer Inga Leksina is based in St. Petersburg, Russia. She has wonderful new images, particularly landscapes, of St.Petersburg, Moscow and Italy (Rome, Venice, Anzio). Inga Leksina Inga Leksina Photography Russia Tel: +7 812 5219291 Email: ingalex1@rambler.ru http://www.alamy.com/stock-photography/22C43704-3BA6-4E34-99D0-9EB01F09FBEB/1/Inga%20Le |
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oVan’s View is the restyled photo blog of creative centipede oVan. His work includes fine art and infrared landscapes, panoramas, and natural-light portraits. The link between these different subjects is a preference for the unusual angle and approach, combined with an extreme eye for perfection. Commission based work also includes stock photography and real estate photography. Being located near Brugge (Belgium) gives oVan an exceptional opportunity to capture a wide range of different settings: from salty seaside to fairytale forests, from the medieval city centers to the art deco buildings around the country, it’s all within easy reach. For sales, commissions or information: oVan oVan Photoscapes - CoreLand bvba Belgium Tel: +32-51-546902 Email: info@ovan.be http://ovan.be/ |
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| Alan Skyrme is currently in Europe and available for commissions. New images from the current European shoots will be available in June, covering Food and Drink from his new UK studio, Nature, Travel and Spring flowers. Call UK mobile 07983 339724 for all enquiries to 31st May. Alan Skyrme Alan Skyrme Photography Brazil / UK Tel: 55 41 3018 8851 Fax: 55 41 3016 8850 Email: enquiries@shootstock.com http://www.alanskyrme.com |
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With the combination of bold self-reliance and resourcefulness required to create captivating images on location Garry Briand exemplifies the new professional. Whether in the air, on the water or on land, Briand pursues memorable light in his quest to produce outstanding imagery. Recent successful campaigns for clients include Nova Scotia Tourism, Parks Canada, Ontario Tourism and King's Landing Settlement in New Brunswick. Stunning, dynamic images are available as complete, unpublished photo packages or as separate stock photos of desirable North American travel destinations. Recent additions include the world famous Cabot Trail on Cape Breton Island, voted Earth's most beautiful island by Conde Nast Traveller magazine, Towering North Atlantic headlands, rugged fishermen, stunning golf courses, Celtic ceilidhs (kitchen parties) and secluded beaches, we have captured the unique Cape Breton culture in photographs, optimized for CMYK, ready to drop into your lay-out. Rugged Newfoundland, Picturesque New Brunswick or PEI, expansive Northern Ontario, remote Canadian lakes, unique, isolated Eco-lodges, adventure kayakers, scenic canoeists, intrepid hikers, whatever your imaging needs are, stock or assignment, Briand welcomes your inquiries. Garry Briand Briand Photo/Design Canada Tel: 416.410.1094 Email: garry@briandphoto.com http://www.briandphoto.com |
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| Two contrasting new image collections have just arrived at The Car & Bike Photo Library, one featuring the very latest Superbikes, the other American Classic & Vintage cars from 1920-50, including this beautiful 1948 Cadillac. Contact library manager David Kimber for further details of these and many other recent additions to the library files. David Kimber Car and Bike Photo Libraries United Kingdom Tel: 01202 528849 Email: davidkimber@carphoto.co.uk http://www.carphoto.co.uk |
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Tino Tedaldi is a London based photographer specialising in commercial reportage for reports, restaurants, books and stock. tino tedaldi tino tedaldi ltd United Kingdom Tel: 02086702110 Email: tino@tinotedaldi.com http://www.tinotedaldi.com |
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| The Photofina library hosts the images of award-winning freelance travel photographer Gavin Gough. Recent additions to the library include fresh and engaging images together with illustrated articles from: NORTHERN INDIA (Rajasthan, Dharamsala, Delhi, Varanasi, Agra) MOROCCO (Casablanca, Marrakech, Fes, Meknes, Essaouira) The library is fully searchable, has a lightbox facility and visitors may download comps or hi-res files for immediate use. Gavin Gough Photofina United Kingdom Tel: 07092 121117 Fax: 07092 121117 Email: gavin@photofina.com http://www.photofina.com |
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Photobar Agricultural Stock has fine new horse pictures from Sylvia Galbraith. On a recent trip to Spain David Barr took the easy way out with one small consumer style camera the Canon G7. With 10 meg files and small enough to carry in a small pouch on his belt he found it was super convenient and a joy to use. Anyone interested in a small lightweight camera that is ideal for travel photography can see his results at the gallery linked from his news page (link below). David Barr Photobar Canada Tel: 519 846 8827 Email: photobar@photobar.com http://www.photobar.com/News.htm |
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| Traditional yet contemporary! A great British breakfast snack that can help cure any hangover and quash hunger pangs. The strong use of colours and symmetry attracts you to the delights of this tasty balance of carbohydrates, fat and protein. Our featured APL photographer this month is David Cleveland, he has journeyed to some interesting locations but has the talent to make even mundane objects and suitations closer to home attract the eye with an artistic feel about them. Tamsyn Jarvis Adams Picture Library t/a apl United Kingdom Tel: 0208 964 8007 Fax: 0208 960 8609 Email: tam@adamspicturelibrary.com http://www.adamspicturelibrary.com |
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U.S. photographer Darlene Bordwell is pleased to report that one of her images, Farm Auction Faces, has been selected as one of the finalists in Interactions, a competition sponsored by the nonprofit Center for Fine Art Photography in Fort Collins, Colorado. The theme for this exhibit, which runs through May 30, is people interacting. The juror for Interactions is Alison D. Nordstrom, the Curator of Photographs at the George Eastman House in Rochester, NY. The works of 50 photographers from the U.S., Spain, Canada, Germany, Great Britain, and China were selected from among 850 entries. The Center is located in the Museum of Contemporary Art in Fort Collins, CO. The full exhibit can be viewed online at www.c4fap.org/exhibitions/2007Interactions/index.htm You can see more images from Darlene's series showing an auctioneer at work at www.DarleneBordwell.com. Darlene has a large and ever-growing travel and editorial stock collection; her particular interests are land use issues, historic preservation, and portraits and live events of all kinds. Based in upstate New York, she is available for assignments worldwide. Darlene Bordwell D. Bordwell Photography United States Tel: 518.658.9549 Email: darbaby@gmail.com http://www.DarleneBordwell.com |
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| dPhoto Studios can offer full in house re-touch facilities to compliment the existing range of photographic services, from product to beauty, from minor to major, please get in touch to discuss your requirements. DPhoto Studios are soon to take delivery of a Land Rover based telescopic mast system, allowing them to produce ground based aerial "AerSpective" shots, up to 30 mega pixel using remotely controlled Phase 1 digital backs or Canon 1 Series SLRs. We will be able cover all of the UK initially, with plans to extend to full European coverage shortly. Derek Pearce dPhoto Studios United Kingdom Tel: 01452 886392 / 07816 Email: derek@dphoto.co.uk http://www.dphoto.co.uk/portfolio.htm |
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World Religions Photo Library has new stock on the Hindu festival of Hanuka, Moulid al Nabi celebrating the birthday of the Prophet Muhammed(PBUH), Easter egg-rolling, Good Friday rituals in Poland, Jain worship and Druid ceremonies in the UK. Proprietor Christine Osborne has recently photographed health, banking and technical facilities in Muscat for the GCC Council year-book. Search Oman on sister agency website www.copix.co.uk. The websites now feature more than 10,000 searchable images. Photo: A Druid greets the sunrise on Glastonbury tor by Ann Cook. Christine Osborne World Religions Photo Library United Kingdom Tel: 02077206951 Fax: 02077206951 Email: copix@clara.co.uk http://www.worldreligions.co.uk |
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| Patricia Fenn is a freelance photographer based in Crete. Her website shows just a representative selection of images (currently around 1,500 online and counting) from her stock photolibrary of over 6,000 images covering a wide variety of subjects but with a special emphasis on landscape/travel and nature/wildlife of the Greek islands. The website has keyword search and category search facilities coupled with large clear thumbnail images and lightbox facility. Her latest exhibition of local images can be seen at Istron Bay Hotel, Agios Nikolaos, Crete, and runs until the end of October. Patricia will travel anywhere in Greece for that special image. She is covering 'The Island Games' in June/July which takes place on the beautiful Greek island of Rhodes this year. Patricia Fenn MPA Patricia Fenn Photography Greece Tel: (0030) 28950 31149 Email: patricia@acn.gr http://PatriciaFennGallery.com |
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