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<p><i>We're looking for the most powerful single image that captures the spirit of the outdoor adventure world.
The image can be action or lifestyle. The rest is up to you. There is no restriction on when or how you captured
the image. Show us what you've got!</i> - Corey Rich</p>
<p><b>Criteria</b>: Contestants submitted a photograph each, which were judged on the photographer’s ability to
capture the spirit of the outdoor adventure world.
<p><b>Judges</b>:
<ul>
<li>Corey Rich - Adventure photographer & filmmaker</li>
<li>Peter Dennen - Creative Director, Aurora Photos</li>
</ul>
<h2>Winner!</h2>
<p>And the winner of <a href="/sports-photography-forum/00Xtpr">Corey Rich's Outdoor Adventure Photo Contest</a>
is ... <a href="/photodb/user?user_id=6403377">Michal Cerveny</a>! Michal will receive a <a
href="http://www.lowepro.com">Lowepro</a> pack or bag (value $99-$500+USD) of his choice. Congrats!</p>
<p><center><img src="http://static.photo.net/attachments/bboard/00X/00XyY5-317835584.jpg"></a></center></p>
<h2>Honorable Mentions</h2>
<ul>
<li><a href="/photodb/user?user_id=2044721">Sasha Coben</a> <br>
<img src="http://static.photo.net/attachments/bboard/00X/00Xyoh-318131584.jpg" width="300"></a></li>
<li><a href="/photodb/user?user_id=6403424">Allison Maree Austin</a> <br>
<img src="http://static.photo.net/attachments/bboard/00X/00XyXD-317817584.jpg" width="300"></a></li>
</ul>
<p><b>Notes from Corey and Peter on selecting the winner</b>:</p>
<p>The mountain-bike image is the winner. It's fantastic light and a beautiful composition. We really like the
feel of the dust and the biker positioned perfectly in the lower third of the photo, also the sunflare/starburst
coming through the tree. Very beautiful color palette and great moment/great composition.</p>
<p>
The next 2 are honorable mentions. We like the attempt on both of these. These photographers are trying to push
themselves beyond what's comfortable in terms of technical skills and shooting at a time of day with light that
does not fit into the normal parameters of 1/60s, 1/20s, 1/125s. We like the idea that the photographer is
trying to use a nighttime environment to get stars in the sky and she's lighting the tent and has
subjects trying to stand still--this is great. The camping scene is an interesting composition, although the lens
distortion on the legs of the guy standing by the fire isn't all that flattering. Spinning fire on the beach is a
nice attempt at doing something that's outside the box. Not the most compelling composition and a little sloppy
on the upper right hand side in terms of not cropping out the tree but we like the idea that this shot is made
(or so it seems) at nighttime spinning fire/flashlights and using light that is outside the norm and probably outside this
photographer's comfort zone.</p>
<p>Great effort across the board, really fantastic pictures.</p>
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<p>View the original submission thread: <a href="/sports-photography-forum/00Xtpr">http://www.photo.net/sports-photography-forum/00Xtpr</a>.</p>
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Now that we're a few weeks into 2011, would love to know what your New Year's Resolutions (photography-related)
are, and if you've been able to stick to them so far.
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<p>We're announcing the winner on Tuesday, the 25th, in the January newsletter. Stay tuned... </p>
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<p>Winners will be announced in the January 25th newsletter. If you are not currently subscribed to receive the newsletter, sign up from your "My Workspace".</p>
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Who are your 3 favorite most influential photographers?
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Reply to the contest forum thread by typing in your technical information (camera, lens and settings) in the posting window, submit and confirm the text, and the photo posting window will appear. Browse to your photo location, and don’t forget to submit a caption (photo title) or the photo will appear as a link. Make sure the photo is sized no larger than 700px on the long side, or it won't appear in the thread.
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<p>
At CES, Olympus announced the newest addition to their line of PEN cameras: the E-PL2.
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<p>
Read the preview. Includes example images of how the high ISO behaves on this camera: <a
href="http://www.photo.net/equipment/olympus/epl2/preview/">Olympus E-PL2 Preview</a>.</p>
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<p>
While this outdoor adventure image contest, to be judged by Corey Rich, is posted in the Sports forum, we wanted
to make sure as many people know about the contest as possible. Entries accepted until Monday, January 10, 2011,
at noon, U.S.A. Eastern Standard Time. Go enter your best shot!</p>
<p><a
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<p>Photo.net is excited to host this outdoor adventure image contest, to be judged by Corey Rich, a pro adventure
photographer and filmmaker, featured in an <a href="/photographer-interviews/corey-rich/">interview on
Photo.net</a>.</p>
<p><i>We're looking for the most powerful single image that captures the spirit of the outdoor adventure world.
The image can be action or lifestyle. The rest is up to you. There is no restriction on when or how you captured
the image. Show us what you've got!</i> - Corey Rich</p>
<p><b>Criteria</b>: Each submitted photograph will be judged on the photographer’s ability to capture the spirit
of the outdoor adventure world. Please see excellent examples of such photographs accompanying the <a
href="/photographer-interviews/corey-rich/">Interview with Corey Rich</a> on Photo.net.</p>
<p><b>Eligibility</b>: This contest is open to amateur and professional photographers alike. Photo.net
administrators, moderators, and employees are not eligible to participate.</p>
<p><b>Timing</b>: The contest opens with the appearance of this thread, <b>Wednesday, December 22, 2010</b>. This
thread will be left open until <b>Monday, January 10, 2011</b>, at noon, U.S.A. Eastern Standard Time, when it
will be closed. The winner will be announced some time during the week following the close of submissions.</p>
<p>
<b>Judges</b>:<br>
<ul>
<li>Corey Rich - Adventure photographer & filmmaker</li>
<li>Peter Dennen - Creative Director, Aurora Photos</li>
</ul>
</p>
<p>
<b>Prize</b>: One winner will be selected by Corey and Peter, whose collective decision is final. The winner will
receive their choice of <a href="http://www.lowepro.com/">Lowepro</a> pack or bag (value $99-$500+USD). The
winner must agree to the use of the winning image in any photo.net publications.
<p>
<b>Specifications and Rules</b>:
<ol>
<li>One photograph only, per person.</li>
<li>No comments or extraneous information, other than technical information (camera, lens and settings) are
allowed. If posted, they will be removed. However, a title must be posted with each photograph. If a title is
omitted, the image will be removed.</li>
<li>It is recommended that you use the photo posting utility afforded by the forum’s posting window. If you do,
type your technical information (camera, lens and settings) in the posting window, submit and confirm the text,
and the photo posting window will appear. Browse to your photo location, and don’t forget to submit a caption
(photo title) or the photo will appear as a link. All such photos will be removed. If you use a hyperlink, and
the photo does not show up in the thread, your post will be removed and you will be asked to re-post your image.
Remember, a title must accompany your photograph.</li>
<li>Use the following guidelines for photo size–700 pixels wide for a 3x2 or 4x3 proportioned, horizontal photo,
500 pixels wide for a 2x3 or 3x4 proportioned, vertical photo, and 600 pixels wide for a square or near square
photo. Each photo must be 100k or less. Photos not conforming to the size specifications will be removed.</li>
<li>The photograph you submit must have been taken by you.</li>
<li>By submitting a photograph, you agree to the use of your photo by photo.net (refer to photo.net’s Terms of
Use: http://www.photo.net/info/terms-of-use).</li>
</ol>
<p>Please post any questions/comments about the contest in this thread: <a
href="/sports-photography-forum/00Xtpg">http://www.photo.net/sports-photography-forum/00Xtpg</a>. Only contest
submissions should be
posted below.</p>
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<p>This thread is for the submission of questions concerning any aspect of <a href="/sports-photography-forum/00Xtpr">Corey Rich's Outdoor Adventure
Photography Contest</a>. Please only post questions/comments here, not in the submission thread.</p>
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<p><i>Branding is an essential part of communicating with your prospective clients. A brand is a message about
who you are and what you stand for. To some extent, it encapsulates what people already feel about you and
clearly carries that message to new, potential clients. A good brand consists of a logo that captures the feel of
your business, marketing materials that support that logo feel, and an overall presentation that can consistently
be summed up with 2 or 3 key words. These words will also be the words that resonate with the photographers, or
business, target audience. This contest will be judged on consistency of brand message, appropriateness of
branding to the photographic work, and professionalism & quality of designed materials.</i> - Kevin Kubota</p>
<p><b>Criteria</b>: Contestants gathered images of the following 4-5 branding items they currently use for their
photography business:</p>
<ol>
<li>Logo</li>
<li>Business Card</li>
<li>Website homepage</li>
<li>Blog page (if applicable)</li>
<li>One image you consider a "signature" image for your business</li>
</ol>
<h2>Winner!</h2>
<p>And the winner of <a href="/casual-conversations-forum/00XjVa">Kevin Kubota's Branding
Contest</a> is... <a href="/photodb/user?user_id=3889006">Kate Callahan</a> (Kate Callahan Photography;
Newark, Delaware)! Kate will receive
the <a
Image Tools Studio Pak (value $1200 USD)</a>. Congrats!</p>
<p><center><a href="/photos/Kate%20Callahan" target="_top"><img
src="http://d6d2h4gfvy8t8.cloudfront.net/12059013-lg.jpg"></a></center></p>
<p><i>Click <a href="/photos/Kate%20Callahan">here</a> to view the rest of Kate's contest entry: business card, website homepage, blog page, signature image.</i></p>
<h2>Honorable Mentions</h2>
<ul>
<li><a href="/photodb/user?user_id=3454606">Maile Lani</a> (Maile Lani Photography; New Orleans, Louisiana)<br>
<center><a href="/photodb/folder?folder_id=990025" target="_top"><img
src="http://d6d2h4gfvy8t8.cloudfront.net/12038289-sm.jpg"></a></center></li>
<li><a href="/photodb/user?user_id=2138459">Ross Clodfelter</a> (F5 Photography; Winston-Salem, NC)<br>
<center><a href="/photodb/folder?folder_id=990030" target="_top"><img
src="http://d6d2h4gfvy8t8.cloudfront.net/12038734-sm.jpg"></a></center></li>
</ul>
<p><b>Notes from Kevin on selecting the winner</b>:</p>
<p>Wow! Selecting a winner was hard! Thank you everyone for your great entries and taking the time to give it a try, we loved looking at them all and it was a close call. Our winner was Kate Callahan - congratulations Kate! The first thing I looked for was a logo that immediately gave me an emotional response and a "feeling" that I wanted to learn more about this photographer. That's the purpose of a good logo. Next, we followed that in to their other marketing materials, which should all support that feel and carry the brand message that was started with the logo. We looked for personality, style, and an overall brand message that was consistent with the images that hit you first. One thing I loved about Kate's home page was how well the images supported the design and feel of her site and logo. Even the subtle touch of the heart on the pink hat of the little girl carried the logo and brand message. All of her pieces were cleanly designed, with nothing confusing or overwhelming. There was a nice consistency throughout. All of her images had the same feeling as her brand message, which is great because when you have this consistency, you tend to draw clients to you that truly "get" you and generally are happiest with the work you do.</p>
<p>When you look at Kate's logo, you immediately get a sense of what her images will be like--I imagined loving, fresh, and spontaneous. That's exactly what you get when you visit her images and website. Great! Kate has managed to combine several categories of photography, using different fonts and sub-branding - which is generally a no-no, but it really works well for her. Rules were made to be broken! The sub-brands clearly identify that she is skilled in each of these categories and you get a feeling that each one is special in its own right. Congratulations Kate, you've done a really nice job branding yourself!</p>
<p>I want to point out that there really wasn't a bad entry at all. Everyone had great ideas and messages and it was hard to narrow it down to just one. If there is one thing that set the top 3 apart from the rest, it was a clear "feel" in the logo and branding materials that made you want to find out more about them. It drew you in. Once there, all the images in their primary pieces enhanced and supported the original feeling that brought you in. It all just came together.</p>
<p>Thanks again to all for your time to enter the contest and I hope you've picked up a few good tips to help you make things even a touch better. - Kevin Kubota</p>
<p>View the original submission thread and the rest of the Branding contest entries: <a href="/casual-conversations-forum/00XjVa">Kevin Kubota's Branding Contest</a>.</p>
<p>Read the Photo.net <a href="/photographer-interviews/kevin-kubota/">Interview with Kevin Kubota on Branding</a>.</p>
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<p>Look for the winner and 2 runners up to the contest posted in the Photo.net December newsletter, going out on Tuesday, Dec. 14th!</p>
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We're extending the contest for 2 more days to encourage a few more participants. Contest closes on Thurs. Dec. 9th at noon EST. Good luck!
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Absolutely David!
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<p>
Photo.net is proud to host the Kevin Kubota Branding Contest, to be judged by none other than Kevin Kubota himself, a pro wedding photographer and visionary behind Kubota Image Tools, Asukabook, and Red Boot.
</p>
<p>Apologies for the redundancy, however, since many of you in the wedding/portrait forum are photographers who might benefit from this contest, I wanted to make sure you're aware of it!</p>
<p>
Go here to find out more info about the contest and submit your images:<br>
<a href="/casual-conversations-forum/00XjVa">http://www.photo.net/casual-conversations-forum/00XjVa</a>.</p>
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<p>I just read about Joao Silva in the NY Times this morning. A contract photography for the Times, Mr. Silva
stepped on an antipersonnel mine in Afghanistan on Oct. 23, 2010. He lost both his legs in the explosion and
suffered internal injuries.</p>
<p>View photos he took the day of the accident: <a
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Yes, currently only 2. The odds of winning are 50/50 at this point. @Erica, finish what you can and upload your other materials.
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This thread is for the submission of questions concerning any aspect of Kevin Kubota's Branding Contest. Please
only post questions/comments here, not in the submission thread.
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<p>Photo.net is proud to host this branding contest, to be judged by none other than <a href="http://www.photo.net/photographer-interviews/kevin-kubota/">Kevin Kubota</a> himself, a pro
wedding photographer and visionary behind Kubota Image Tools, Asukabook, and Red Boot.
</p>
<p><i>Branding is an essential part of communicating with your prospective clients. A brand is a message about who you are and what you stand for. To some extent, it encapsulates what people already feel about you and clearly carries that message to new, potential clients. A good brand consists of a logo that captures the feel of your business, marketing materials that support that logo feel, and an overall presentation that can consistently be summed up with 2 or 3 key words. These words will also be the words that resonate with the photographers, or business, target audience. This contest will be judged on consistency of brand message, appropriateness of branding to the photographic work, and professionalism & quality of designed materials.</i> - Kevin Kubota</p>
<p><b>Criteria</b>: Gather images of the following 4-5 branding items you currently use for your photography
business:</p>
<ol>
<li>Logo</li>
<li>Business Card</li>
<li>Website homepage</li>
<li>Blog page (if applicable)</li>
<li>One image you consider a "signature" image for your business</li>
</ol>
<p><b>Create</b> a gallery in your workspace and upload your logo, an image of your business card, a
screen capture of your web site homepage and blog page (if applicable), and one "signature" image for your
business. <b>Important: TAG ALL 5 branding images with "kubota branding contest".</b> (Visit <a
href="http://www.photo.net/help/gallery/photo-tagging/">http://www.photo.net/help/gallery/photo-tagging/</a> for tips on
tagging images on photo.net.)</p>
<p>Then, <b>post</b> a 450px max version of your logo to this thread, along with your business name and location, and <b>add a link in the same post</b> to your gallery of branding images you just uploaded.</p>
<p><b>Eligibility</b>: This contest is open to amateur and professional photographers alike. Photo.net
administrators, moderators, and employees are not eligible to participate.</p>
<p><b>Timing</b>: The contest opens with the appearance of this thread, <b>Tuesday, November 23</b>. This thread will be left open until <b>Thursday, December 9</b>, at noon, U.S.A. Eastern Standard Time, when it will be
closed. The winner will be announced some time during the week following the close of submissions.</p>
<p><b>Prize</b>: One winner will be selected by Kevin Kubota, whose sole decision is final. The winner will
receive the <a href="http://www.kubotaimagetools.com/store/cart.php?target=product&product_id=16394&substring=studio+pak%2527>Kubota Image Tools Studio Pak</a> (value: $1200USD).</p>
<p><b>Specifications and Rules</b>:</p>
<ol>
<li>One logo only, per person.</li>
<li>No comments or extraneous information may be posted with the logo. If posted, they will be removed.</li>
<li>When adding your logo, browse to your logo location, and don’t forget to submit a caption to the post (logo title or business name/location) or the logo will appear as a link. You can't make a post with no text. All such logos will be removed. If you use a hyperlink, and the logo does not show up in the thread, your post will be removed and you will be asked to re-post your logo. Remember, a logo title and/or business name/location must accompany your logo.</li>
<li>Use the following guidelines for logo size–450 pixels wide or less (100k or less). Logos not conforming to
the size specifications will be removed.</li>
<li>The logo you submit, as well as all your branding materials must be for your own business.</li>
<li>By submitting a logo, you agree to the use of your logo and branding materials by photo.net for educational
and editorial purposes related to this contest (refer to photo.net’s <a
href="http://www.photo.net/info/terms-of-use">Terms of Use</a>).</li>
</ol>
<p>Please post any questions/comments about the contest in this thread: <a href="http://www.photo.net/casual-conversations-forum/00XjeL">http://www.photo.net/casual-conversations-forum/00XjeL</a>. Only contest submissions should be posted below.</p>
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<p>
This article on Stock Photography Business Tips will look at some of the fundamentals of the business of
photography specifically relating to stock photography. Advised steps include: looking at the true cost of doing
business, performing a reality check, allowing room for savings, and getting it right from the start.
</p>
<p>
Read <a href="/learn/stock-photography/business-tips/">Stock Photography Business Tips</a>.
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Shot at the Canon Expo 2010, in NYC.<div>
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<p>Sony announced two new APS-C digital cameras, the SLT-A55V and the SLT-A33. Both feature what Sony are calling
“Translucent Mirror Technology”.</p>
<p>The differences between the A33 and A55V are:</p>
<ul>
<li>The A55 has a 16.2MP sensor while the A33 has a 14.2 MP sensor</li>
<li>The A55 has built-in GPS</li>
<li>The A55 costs more ($750 vs. $650)</li>
</ul>
<p>
Read on... <a href="/equipment/sony/a33-a55v/preview/">Sony Alpha A33 and A55V Preview</a>.
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<p>
The Canon EOS 60D has arrived--just announced this evening. Bob met with Canon a few weeks ago and was able to take some test
photos and video with the pre-production model they had on hand.</p>
<p>Read the preview, check out the test images (which link to the full size jpgs) and view the super short video
clip.</p>
<p><a href="/equipment/canon/60D/hands-on-preview/">Canon EOS 60D Hands-on Preview</a></p>
Corey Rich's Outdoor Adventure Photography Contest
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