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Digital Edition Magazine Highlights Wedding and Portrait Photo Interests

ShutterMag is a new online magazine dedicated to the needs and educational interested of portrait and wedding photographers.  Skip Cohen, formerly with WPPI, is a contributor and long time observer of the wedding photo industry.

The magazine is free with signup, and so far we’ve enjoyed the topics and articles.

From ShutterMag’s website:

It’s Free! That’s right, 100% FREE. Our mission is to create a resource for professional photographers that we can all be proud of. One that is timely, with real and actionable information. Information available when you want it and how you want it. Computer, iPad, and even on your iPhone.

Sure, the written word is important in communication, but in today’s multi-media world, we expect more. ShutterMag is the answer. Each article will offer additional information via embedded video or audio to ensure you maximize your learning experience. We are bringing news and information to life and enhancing your learning experience by using current technology.

Each issue is filled with articles from real photographers! No fluff. No holds-barred! When you are done with an issue you will be able to incorporate these changes into your business immediately.

Click here to grab a free e-copy today

RRP proud to help sponsor APA/DC featuring Red River Paper PRO Chris Crisman

Proud to help sponsor the APA/DC featuring Red River Paper PRO Chris Crisman November 15th, 2012 at 6pm.

From the APA/ DC Blog

Chris Crisman has big plans for his future. So do his clients. At the age of 32, The Philadelphia based photographer has a career that most photographers might only dream of achieving.

Yet, he insists on reaching for a higher plane.

There is good reason for his success. Aside from his consistent marketing efforts, and his appeal to thousands of followers in social media circles, Crisman makes memorable images. He creates instant connections between viewer and subject — and his clients have taken notice. Those would include AOL, Infiniti, Red Bull, Cirque du Soleil, Pfizer, Wells Fargo, and Allstate, to name just a few. He has received recognition in Luerzers Archive, Communication Arts, American Photography, Photo District News, and the International Photography Awards. 

Crisman will retrace his roots, from his formative years in Titusville, PA, to his steady rise — and current prominence  –as a well-known figure in the Advertising and Editorial fields. As he delves further into the story of his career, we will also hear from his Studio Manager/ First Assistant, Robert Luessen, who will discuss their collaborative and powerful working relationship. This includes time together in the studio, working on marketing together, and traveling and shooting around the world.

Apart from his client list and recognitions, Crisman has achieved a voice and vision that are undeniable — he makes truly stunning and intimate images, in both his commercial and personal works. A quiet moment of reflection in the countryside. A beacon of discovery on a deserted beach. Or, a timeless image, connecting recent pasts to those of decades ago — seamlessly. Almost effortlessly.

Each of the last three years have proven to hold pivotal turning points for his career — affecting both his growth as a photographer, and business owner. Crisman will recount those moments of decision making, and risk taking –which have included leaving behind the familiar in exchange for new territory. This year, he collaborated with other Photographers (Wired UK). He changed representation. He began working with a new retoucher. He’s also added the titles of Director, and Father to his growing role or impressive achievements and personal goals.

2012 has certainly been a non-stop year of work and travel for Chris Crisman. He’ll be rolling into DC for a rare speaking appearance during Fotoweek. Make sure to take advantage of this rare opportunity.

Now Announcing a Silent Auction with products from our generous sponsors including LowePro and Think Tank bags, Blinkbid and Nik software, Photoshelter websites, Red River Paper, Lensbaby, and O’Reilly Media!

November 15th, 2012. Doors Open at 6 pm, program runs from 7:30 – 9:30 pm.

Josephine Butler Parks Center
2437 15th Street NW, Washington, DC 20009

Nearest Metro: U Street or Columbia Heights (Green/Yellow)
 
Click Here to Buy Your Tickets Online With Eventbrite!
$15 ($25 at the door)     APA/ASMP/ASPP/EP members
$20 ($30 at the door)   General Public
$10 ($20)                             Students with Valid ID.

There will also be a silent auction during the evening with products from ThinkTank, Lensbaby, Red Rock Paper, and more.

Questions? Email us at events@apadc.com.

New Matte Photographic Inkjet Canvas from Red River Paper

The NEW Blanco Matte Canvas is a fine woven canvas specially coated for inkjet printing. The results are simply stunning with rich colors and deep blacks. Discover a new way to share your photos and art from your desktop or wide format printer today. Blanco features an elegant double weave surface texture that offers great balance between image clarity and the visual appeal of the canvas look. Color saturation is excellent and black density is deep and bold with both dye and pigment inks. Blanco Matte Canvas is made using 65% polyester and 35% cotton content.

Learn more and shop for matte inkjet canvas sheets and rolls here.

 

New Photographic Magazine Special Offer – Pixology

Exclusive Offer – Pixology Magazine 20% Subscription Discount

Free excerpt download just for Red River Paper readers

Pixology is an electronic magazine published by photography and imaging expert Tim Grey, and delivered to you via email each month. It features articles on a wide range of topics of interest to photographers, including tutorials on Photoshop, Lightroom, and other software products, instructive articles on a variety of subjects related to photography both before and after the capture, product reviews, and more.

Download the free excerpt now!

Subscribe today and save 20% off the regular price. Offers ends soon.

 

Red River Paper, the ISAP, and some really cool airplanes

Red River Paper recently visited a gathering of International Society for Aviation Photography at a local Dallas area airport.  The group included photographers from around the country as well as Germany and Ireland. They gathered for photography fellowship and the big airshow at Fort Worth’s Alliance Field.

Red River Paper is a proud sponsor of the ISAP, and was on hand with samples handed out by our own aviation buff, Vice President Drew Hendrix.

ISAP group meeting in Dallas area for Alliance Air Show.

Red River Paper VP Drew Hendrix with one of only two privately owned T-37b trainer jets from the US Air Force.

Amazing image of an F-4 Phantom. The flames are from the Tora Tora Tora exhibition on the flight line. Image © Larry Grace

More about the ISAP

The International Society for Aviation Photography (ISAP) is an international non-profit organization whose membership spans the entire spectrum of aviation and aerospace photography. It includes full-time professional photographers, graphic artists, writers, historians, editors, publishers, trade organizations, pilots, and serious enthusiasts.

Membership is open to anyone interested in aviation and aerospace photography including professionals, advanced amateurs, and photographers whose areas of expertise are in other disciplines. We also welcome corporations with aviation interests or charters.

ISAP offers an opportunity to learn from some of the most talented aviation photographers in the world today, to become familiar with new photographic software and hardware, and perhaps most importantly, to develop and renew lasting friendships in an atmosphere of extraordinary camaraderie.

Membership is a privilege and carries with it a responsibility both to ISAP and to fellow members.

All members will share, educate, and network with each other to continually improve the skills and knowledge base of ISAP as a whole. ISAP’s goal is to continue its standing as a professional organization held in high esteem by the aviation industry.

http://www.aviationphoto.org/

https://www.facebook.com/ISAPorg

Your inkjet paper may not be as clean as you think!

Your photo inkjet papers are for the most part very clean – as in free of dust and debris on the surface.  But here’s a little secret – inkjet paper is not packed in a clean room environment.

In some cases inkjet paper, especially cotton fine art and matte papers, can have loose coating or paper debris that can fall off after a print. This can possible leave small white spots. This leads to a fouled print and increased IRS, Inkjet Related Stress.  And no one wants more IRS in their life!

Prep your inkjet papers before you make that important print. The Kinetronics anti-static brush offers a great way to safely remove dust, debris, and loose coating from the surface of your photo quality inkjet media.

Order a Kinetronics brush with your next paper order for only $29.99.

Red River Paper starts 15th year – Gives away an Epson R2000

September 2012 marks the beginning of Red River Paper’s 15th year in business.  We’re beginning the celebration with a sweepstakes! The main prize is an Epson R2000 photo inkjet printer.  Other prizes include a Joby Gorillapod, Topaz image enhancement software, a Lowepro bag, and Frame Destination gift certificate.

Entering is simple – Go to the 15th anniversary page and sign up using your email address.  Winners will be picked October 17th so hurry!

First Winner


Epson R2000 13″ Photo Inkjet Printer $499 Value

The Epson R2000 is one of the best 13″ wide photo inkjet printer’s you can buy today. Print 4×6 up to majestic 13×38 panorama prints on Red River photo papers!


Joby SLR Zoom Gorrilapod

For SLR cameras with zoom lenses weighing up to 3kg (6.5 lb)

Second Winner


Topaz Labs – Topaz Adjust & Topaz B&W Effects

Infusing your images with vibrant color and stunning detail has never been easier. Topaz B&W Effects takes you beyond traditional black and white conversion methods by integrating unique features

Frame Destination $100 Gift Certificate

Your source framing and photo display needs. Great products, prices, and customer service.

 

Third Winner


LowePro Slingshot 202 AW Camera Bag

Original camera sling bag design allows for quick rotation from back to front to access your camera, lenses and accessories


$50 Red River Paper Gift Certificate

Load up on great Red River photo papers!

Apple OS X: Printer and scanner software available for download

Apple users take note.  Here’s a page you’ll want to bookmark.  You can learn about which printer and scanner models are supported and what vendor software is available for OS X here

Driver compatibility with OS X, and especially with new versions of the operating system, can be a challenging subject.  Many Red River customers never encounter a problem, but around 35% find some problem with printing when upgrading the OS.  In some cases there is nothing that can be done but wait for an update.  Luckily new OS X versions can do the work for you.

An important thing to keep in mind when plugging in any new printer, or after doing an OS upgrade: Run Software Update before connecting to a printer or scanner. This will update your Mac’s database of the latest supported printer and scanner models.