As we continue our week of daily giveaways, we have a very special weekly giveaway, just for the folks who subscribe to the NEWSLETTER.

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The good folks at the International Center of Photography (thanks Gigi) wanted one of you to get this very unique collection of photographs from Stephen Shore.
From an edition of only 500, these cool placemats can used, framed, as you wish. We’ve been saving them. Just for you.

You know, we love all things having to do with food here at Photoinduced.
Been photographing lunch and meals for many years. Are there subjects you’ve been shooting on a regular basis?
Not the stuff for money, and not the family, but something that draws your eye every time.

Let us know and maybe we can start a readers gallery just for that.

And here is how the giveaway works:

1. open the email from damonw@photoinduced.com and Hit Reply
3. Delete the main body of the email (saving server space).
4. Put the “special word” – included in the NEWSLETTER only, in the subject line.
5. Add a shipping address.
6. Hit send.
The 48th person to reply will be sent
this limited edition set of placemats by Stephen Shore

I know it may feel like we have nothing to report right now and are working on some very cool articles that will be posted soon. Like a video review of the Nikon D300 after working with it for a few months in real world settings.

It may feel like that right now, but the feeling will pass. I know it will.

Until it does we have a new giveaway for today, Sunday.

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From Taschen books, we have a copy of 20th Century Photography, an excellent primer on the classic photographic masters. And it’s a perfect reference book to jog your memory on the best images of the last century.

All you have to do is email us at: damonw@photoinduced.com and put the words Taschen in the subject line and give us a shipping address.
The first one in gets it. AND WE SHIP ALL OVER THE WORLD !!! (was that too loud?)

And we’ll be doing this all week til Friday, April 18th.

The Winner of Saturdays giveaway was Mary Ann T. of New Jersey!. The book is in the mail!

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Yesterdays daily giveaway item (Giottos Mini Tripod) went SOOOOO fast. Congrats to Steve M of Milton Vermont!
Today we have a book: Digital Photography for Busy Woman by Laura Oles, a must have easy to digest, primer on all of the basics in digital photography. Not just for women either. Dude!

All you have to do is be the first one to email us at damonw@photoinduced.com, put the name of todays item in the subject line, and include a shipping address.

But you have to be quick on this. The first one went like lightening.

Starting the weekend off with a little good news.

Congratulations to Gary W. of Ohio, who will be looking at more color correct images shortly with the Spyder2express color calibration device, and to Andreas K of Germany, currently making some space on the bookshelf for Personal Exposures – Eliott Erwitt.

And you know what we like to do here? Give away things.

Yes, thats’ right. All kinds of stuff.Books, DVD’s, T-Shirts, Lens Cloths, Mini Tripods, bags.

So every day til next Friday, April 18th, there will be an item on the current article for the first person to email us with a shipping address and the name of the item in the subject line.

Our cup runneth over. To your benefit.

First item: Giottos Mini Tripod.
email to:damonw@photoinduced.com

OK, for some, American Idol is a guilty pleasure, for others it’s a completely manipulated and manipulative realty show.
Whatever. Folks all over seem to have an opinion on the contestants.
And once a year they give back with a charity show.
Well, we’re not that big but we still want to do our part. So here are a few things that may not be all about charity but it should help our community.

(too much of a stretch?)

What’s up where you are? Drop us a line at:damonw@photoinduced.com to let us know and we’ll try to help spread the word.

Los Angeles:
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As one who started their career as an assistant in NYC, this site promises to do whatever we can to keep that noble tradition alive.
Just click the ad for more details.

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The New Orleans Photo Alliance is a not-for-profit group of photographers whose mission is to encourage the understanding and appreciation of photography through exhibitions, opportunities and educational programs. Since its inception, the Photo Alliance has sponsored multiple photographic shows and workshops in various locations, including Tarragona, Spain and has coordinated PhotoNOLA: A Month of Photography in New Orleans. PhotoNOLA’s purpose is to showcase and celebrate the photographic arts and to promote cultural tourism through a month-long series of exhibitions and events that take place in December.
Local Take: African American Portraiture in Louisiana
A Four-Part Speakers’ Series
April 12, April 19, May 10 and May 31
The New Orleans Photo Alliance, in collaboration with the Louisiana State Museum, is pleased to present LOCAL TAKE: AFRICAN AMERICAN PORTRAITURE IN LOUISIANA. In this four-part speakers’ series, eight of our state’s finest photographers will show and discuss their work. Presentations will take place from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Louisiana State Museum’s Arsenal Building (entrance through the Cabildo at Jackson Square) on April 12, April 19, May 10 and May 31. All four sessions are free and open to the public.

AND!!!!! Also from New Orleans Photo Alliance: Continue Reading »