Posted by Foto Care | Posted in Announcements, Photo Exhibits in NYC
Posted on September 23, 2011

Bring to Light is a free nighttime public festival of art in New York City that takes place simultaneously with “nuit blanche” events in cities around the world. Inviting emerging and established artists to make site-specific installations of light, sound, performance and projection art, the event creates an immersive spectacle for thousands of visitors to re-imagine public space and civic life. Bring to Light will transform streets, parks and the industrial waterfront of Greenpoint, Brooklyn set against dramatic views of the Manhattan skyline.

Nuit Blanche New York is an arts organization specializing in supporting artists to produce nighttime public art events that engage creative communities. It was founded in the summer of 2010 by a handful of artists working in film, urban planning, music, curation and product design who share a passion for transforming the way we experience urban space.

Bring to Light is New York City’s annual Nuit Blanche festival. This one-night collaboration of installations, performances, and projection art enlivens the surrounding area, bringing our view of space into a whole new light.

This year’s Bring to Light event will illuminate the streets of Greenpoint, Brooklyn on October 1st. Check back for updates and behind the scenes information as we prepare for Bring to Light 2011!

Light Graffiti from Nuit Blanche New York on Vimeo.

FEATURED ARTISTS:

• Aaron Siegel
• Alex Villar

• Alyssa Taylor Wendt
• Amanda Long
• Andrei Severny
• Behnaz Babazadeh
• Camille Scherrer
• CHiKA
• Chris Jordan & Josh Goldberg
• Daniel Canogar
• Darkness Map
• David B. Smith
• Diller Scofidio + Renfro
• Eiji Sumi, Justin Riley and Wolfgang Gil
• Eli Keszler
• Elisabeth Smolarz
• Ellis & Cuius
• Fanny Allié
• Jason Peters
• Jeff Desom
• Jo Wood-Brown

• Karen Ostrom
• Karin Hodgin Jones
• Nat Evans
• Nathan Kensinger
• Organelle Design
• Poetry Performance and Projection
• Rita Ackermann
• Sean Boggs
• Sean McIntyre & Reid Bingham
• Stepan Boltalin & Ezer Longinus
• The Vandalights
• Ugly Art Room
• Urban Infills
• Ursula Scherrer & Kurt Laurenz
• Warm Engine
• Weston Currie & Grouper

Posted by Foto Care | Posted in Business and Marketing Tips
Posted on September 20, 2011

If you love taking photographs and take a lot of them, you might very well be interested in this news:  Aiming to provide a suite of photo sharing and editing tools to your mobile world, Adobe has created a new subscription service called Carousel for iPad, iPhone, iPod touch and Mac OS.  The Adobe® Carousel app is the only photography solution that gives you access to your entire photo library from all your mobile devices: (support for Windows and Android isn’t planned until next yet) — no storage issues, no manual syncing hassles.

Enjoy your photos anywhere you are, and make them look terrific using the same powerful photo-processing technology as Adobe Photoshop® Lightroom® software.

Setting up Adobe Carousel is easy. Customers will just download the apps, set up a subscription plan on their iPhone and iPad, and they are ready to go. Subscribers can import a virtually unlimited number of JPEG files, and install Adobe Carousel apps on as many of their compatible devices as they want.

“With Adobe Carousel we are extending the power of Adobe’s imaging expertise beyond the desktop and onto tablets and smartphones, delivering instant access to your complete photo library and the freedom to edit and share photos anywhere, any time,” said Winston Hendrickson, vice president of Digital Imaging Products, Adobe. “Thanks to Adobe Carousel, users never need to worry about wasting time syncing, remembering if a photo was saved to a particular device, or worrying about maxing out storage on their iPhone or iPad.”

Familiar multi-touch gestures provide a fun and interactive experience to explore tens of thousands of photos quickly and easily, and Adobe’s powerful photo-processing engine lets users adjust exposure, shadows, highlights, white balance, vibrance, clarity and contrast. There are also over a dozen “Looks” that allow customers to quickly experiment with the appearance of a photo. Adobe Carousel simplifies and enhances photo sharing by allowing subscribers to invite friends and family members to collaborate on a photo library free of charge — so anyone with a Carousel capable device can view existing photos and contribute new ones, apply adjustments and Looks to images, and easily grab and flag favorite photos. Users can also share photos by sending them directly to Facebook, Twitter and Tumblr or via email.

Subscribe now for the introductory price of US$59.99 a year or US $5.99 a month. Offer expires January 31, 2012.

System requirements
Mac OS

* Multicore Intel® processor
* Mac OS X v10.7
* 2GB of RAM
* 40MB of available hard-disk space
* 1024×768 display
* Broadband Internet connection*
* iOS 4.2
* iPhone 3GS and iPhone 4
* iPad 1 and iPad 2
* iPod touch 4G

Posted by Foto Care | Posted in Photography Books
Posted on September 16, 2011

Join legendary rock photographer Bob Gruen at ICP as he signs copies of his latest book: Rock Seen. Don’t miss it, he always draws an interesting crowd.

Bob Gruen Book Signing
Friday, September 23, 6:00pm–7:30pm
ICP Store, 1133 Avenue of the Americas

For forty years, Bob Gruen’s name has been synonymous with rock and roll. From taking early photos on tour with Ike and Tina Turner, to capturing the early CBGB/Max’s Kansas City scene to covering current stadium rockers such as Green Day, Gruen has always been at the right place at the right time—and he’s always gotten the shot.

In this lavish monograph, Gruen has curated his favorite photographs from his career, with intimate captions and behind-the-scenes anecdotes. Featuring such illustrious acts as the Clash, Led Zeppelin, the Rolling Stones, Sex Pistols, Ramones, and more, and including an introduction by the legendary Debbie Harry of Blondie, this collection is a must-have for all fans of rock and roll.

Please note that due to professional obligations, photographer’s book signing dates may change without notification. Limit of two signed copies per customer. Pre-orders and reserve orders are not guaranteed but every effort is made to fulfill orders. Books must be purchased from the ICP Store. If purchased before date of event, please bring your receipt.

For more information, call 212.857.9725.

Posted by Foto Care | Posted in Photo Exhibits in NYC
Posted on September 13, 2011

Remembering 9/11
ICP Museum
September 9 – January 8, 2012

In commemoration of the tenth anniversary of the September 11, 2001 attacks, the International Center of Photography is collaborating with the National September 11 Memorial Museum on Remembering 9/11, a major exhibition of photography and video that addresses the issues of memory and recovery from disaster and explores how New Yorkers and volunteers from across the U.S. responded to this inconceivable tragedy.

Francesc Torres, Folded Steel Column, 2009. © Francesc Torres

Gregg Brown, [Iron workers cut the remaining structure of the North Tower, 12/16/2001],
from Above Ground Zero. © Gregg Brown

Focusing on how firefighters, transit workers, police officers, construction workers, artists, photographers, and World Trade Center neighbors worked together in the aftermath of the attacks, the exhibition will include five parts:

1. Memory Remains: 9/11 Artifacts at Hangar 17, a major installation by Francesc Torres;
2. Photographs from Eugene Richards’ Stepping Through the Ashes;
3. A five-channel video installation, cedarliberty, by Elena del Rivero and Leslie McCleave;
4. Above Ground Zero, photographs and proof sheets by Gregg Brown;
5. and excerpts from here is new york: a democracy of photographs.

Peter Foley, [Untitled], 2001, from here is new york: a democracy of photographs. © Peter Foley

Eugene Richards, Funeral in Staten Island for Firefighter John Schardt, Engine Company 201, December 31, 2001,
from Stepping Through the Ashes. © Eugene Richards. Courtesy the artist

The exhibition is organized by ICP Curator Carol Squiers.

About the Museum of the International Center of Photography
Located in the heart of New York City, the Museum of the International Center of Photography is dedicated to exploring the possibilities of the photographic medium through dynamic exhibitions of historical and contemporary work.

Posted by Foto Care | Posted in Announcements, Business and Marketing Tips
Posted on September 1, 2011

Get ready for one of most important events in the photo industry. Designed for professionals and advanced amateurs the PDN PhotoPlus Expo is held annually at the Jacob Javits Center in NYC; this year it runs from October 27th – 29th.  This three-day event is packed with more than 115 educational seminars focused on Wedding, Video, Portraiture, Business and Technology that promises to provide the most diverse learning environment in PhotoPlus Expo’s history.

This year’s expo sets the stage for an incredible learning experience filled with inspiration at every turn.  There are opportunities to sample new products, test software and talk to reps from the industry’s top manufacturers that will be exhibiting their wares throughout the three day expo. As stated above there is also an exciting array of seminars and classes (over 115 to choose from!)  for photographers and image makers of all levels to help inspire and improve creativity and business goals and objectives such as:

• Transitioning from Stills to Motion
• Photo 101: Skills for Success
• Photoshop & Lightroom: The Dynamic Duo
• Untold Stories: The Secrets Behind Successful Wedding Photography
• Streamline Your Business and Maximize Your Life
• iPad and iPhone Apps for Photographers of the Future
• Adobe Lightroom 3 & Photoshop CS5: Take Your Images to the Next Level
• How to Get Work from Ad Agencies
• and many sessions taught in Spanish such as: Cualquier lugar, Cualquier tema, Cualquier pose, Cualquier momento

Some of this year’s confirmed presenters include, Julieanne Kost, Colin Finlay, Jasmine Star, Michael Grecco, Lauren Greenfield, Bambi Cantrell, Jay Maisel, Mary Virginia Swanson, Joe McNally, Derrick Story, and Joyce Tenneson, to name only a few.

PDN PhotoPlus Expo has secured several of the most dynamic, influential, and successful photographers to conduct the keynote presentations each day during the show.  Art Wolfe, Frans Lanting, and Thomas Mangelsen, three icons of nature and wildlife, will present their work on the same stage together on Saturday, October 29th. In addition, legendary Hollywood portrait and celebrity photographer Douglas Kirkland will present his work on Thursday, October 27th from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.

“Our goal each year is to offer a robust selection of educational seminars for attendees.  What we have been able to schedule this year is over the top for our industry,” explains Jeff McQuilkin, Director – PDN PhotoPlus International Conference & Expo.  “We continue to expand the topics and curriculum of the seminars based on the changing landscape of photography, but the real success comes from the presenters themselves who simply want to be a part of the experience and share what they know with other attendees.”

And to help make the most of your day, there is an online tool to plan in advance which classes/seminars you would like to take and which exhibits you would like to visit.

So, get ready for a day of networking with your peers and register today!

Posted by Foto Care | Posted in Hair & Makeup Artists
Posted on August 25, 2011

Keeping your finger on the pulse of today’s hot talent: Foto Care is pleased to provide a sneak peek at the extraordinary work of Rob Van Dorssen. We all know that it takes a talented team of individuals to collectively create the drama we see in editorial spreads and the perfection you find in advertising. Hair and Makeup artist Rob Van Dorssen, has a portfolio that truly shines. Represented by Judy Casey, here is an example of some of Rob’s sexy creations:

Rob Van Dorssen Represented by Judy Casey

Rob Van Dorssen Represented by Judy Casey

Rob Van Dorssen Represented by Judy Casey

Rob Van Dorssen Represented by Judy Casey

Posted by Foto Care | Posted in Uncategorized
Posted on August 22, 2011

If you were to ask any serious photographer for the top five tools they use to create images, besides their camera, I bet Photoshop would be high on that list.  Think of it: how many times have you used Photoshop for simple color correction, increasing sharpness, and/or removing unwanted elements such as a person, a bemish on a face or unwanted shadows from an image. And while Photoshop or photo enhancing tools are a blessing for today’s image makers, a question often debated is whether or not it is ethical to alter images.

Do photographers need to even think about this? If so, what type of photographer should take note: advertising photographers, photo journalists, fine art or editorial photographer, portrait and beauty photographers, celebrity paparazzi?

There are purists who believe exceptional photographers use the light at hand (natural or studio) and crop images while setting up a composition in the viewfinder; those who do everything in their power to create the perfect image in camera. Does that still apply in today’s world of digital imaging, and where does photo enhancement come into play?

What is your stance on the Ethics of Image Enhancement and Image Manipulation?

If we define photo manipulation as the application of image editing techniques to photographs in order to create an illusion or deception and photo enhancement as techniques to enhance or correction an image–it is photo manipulation that most likely rises to the top of heated debates.

For example, should a photo journalist adhere to a set of rules when portraying their images? And does a commercial photographer need to adhere to the same set of rules or have their own–if any at all?

A photo journalist is expected to follow a set of rules and ethics and in return viewers come to respect and trust their images as truth. Click here to view The National Press Photographer’s Association’s Code of Ethics on Digital Manipulation.   It begins like this: “As journalists we believe the guiding principle of our profession is accuracy; therefore, we believe it is wrong to alter the content of a photograph in any way that deceives the public.”

While there are many cases that have come to light over the years for photo manipulation used for deception purposes (such as propaganda, advertising, the Loch Nest Monster and UFO’s), some usage of photo manipulation is widely accepted as an art-form, for example fine-art photographers have free range to alter images to make their visual statements, and illustrative techniques such as photo montages and collages are standard fare for today’s image makers–often with results that are obvious.

Photomontage by: Mmxx on Wikipedia

In our ever growing digital realm, faked images are becoming harder to detect. It was very easy for the creator of this image to super impose two images to create one that become a widely popular and highly “shared” image known as the “Helicopter Shark,” which was widely circulated as a so-called “National Geographic Photo of the Year” and later revealed to be a hoax.

What about commercial photography? Do you think advertising photography should have free reign to leverage all manner of photo enhancement or manipulation? Is it acceptable to retouch the face of a 50-year old woman, removing all wrinkles and blemishes who uses Brand X facial cream vs. showing a real woman with exceptional skin, wrinkles and all?

Is it possible to create a code of ethics for all photographers and image makers when it comes to photo alterations? Does it even matter? Is there a line to cross between alterations to make an image more pleasing verses image manipulation to deceive?

What are you thoughts? We’d love to hear from you.

Posted by Foto Care | Posted in Photography Event
Posted on August 16, 2011

Join us on August 19th and 20th when KEH will be at Foto Care for a Buy-Sell-Trade day where KEH will evaluate and buy your clean, used photographic gear.

Is there that one piece of equipment you just can’t live without, or just plain have to have?  Then these are the days to trade up, because we will give you an additional 10% bonus on your used equipment for new equipment of equal or greater value!  BUT this is only available during the event.

This is a great time to clean out some of your unused equipment before the spring shooting season

Foto Care & KEH Buy-Sell-Trade Day

Friday, August 19th
9:00am – 4:00pm

Saturday, August 20th
9:00am – 3:00pm

Foto Care, 41 West 22nd Street, NYC