Sunday, December 25, 2011

Frames from the Edge: Helmut Newton (ArtHaus - Art and Design Series)

Frames from the Edge: Helmut Newton (ArtHaus - Art and Design Series)Strong women in provocative poses, confident, mysterious in Helmut Newton's photography, the lines between art and pornography are blurred. Whether fashion, portraiture or nudes, Newton's dramatically staged, voyeuristic shots are also
reflections of Western society. In 1988, Adrian Maben visited the star photographer in his adopted home in
Monte Carlo and accompanied him to photo sessions in Los Angeles, Berlin and Paris. On these trips, he caught rare glimpses of the artist's private life and work. Stars like Karl Lagerfeld and Catherine Deneuve recount what it was like to work with one of the most
sought-after photographers of the 20th century.

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Saturday, December 24, 2011

On Assignment: Video Guide to Basic 35mm Photography [VHS]

On Assignment: Video Guide to Basic 35mm Photography [VHS]Produced in 1993, this documentary depicts the development of Annie Leibovitz's career as a celebrity photographer, which she began after studying painting at the San Francisco Art Institute. Giving up a position as staff photographer at Rolling Stone magazine, she went on tour with Mick Jagger, and the photographs of this period reveal the anguish and torment of being a famous musician. This documentary also emphasizes the artistic and metaphorical nature of her portraits: a naked John Lennon embraces Yoko Ono dressed in black just hours before he was murdered; Clint Eastwood stands, but is bound up by a rope; Whoopee Goldberg is captured in a bathtub with legs, arms, and laughing face protruding out of soapy water. At times the photographer's inspiration comes from the person she is portraying, such as when Keith Haring paints a room and then paints his nude body to match the room. We see footage of how she pursues a shot for the cover of Vanity Fair, setting up her equipment in various locations to take provocative photographs of Demi Moore. A naked Demi Moore is painted with a blue suit, while Leibovitz anxiously waits to take the photographs. Produced for London Weekend Television, this 51-minute-long program contains nudity and explicit language, and also talks about the photographer's drug addiction. Nevertheless, through this gifted photographer's vision we get a sweeping view of the 1970s and '80s in the celebrity worlds of music, acting, and politics. --Anne Barclay Morgan

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ALBERT EINSTEIN - ON BICYCLE - 24x36 24x36 Poster Art Print

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OEM Canon Powershot SD630 Digital ELPH Camera Audio Video Cable & Computer USB Direct Interface Cable

OEM Canon Powershot SD630 Digital ELPH Camera Audio Video Cable & Computer USB Direct Interface CableThis great set of four soft first vehicles includes a School Bus, Fire Engine, Police Car and Taxi Cab. Each vehicle features pull-back-and-go action for hours of fun. Kids never tire of pushing and pulling these colorful cars, and is a great way to share their joy and wonder with their peers while playing. The plastic base is detachable, and each soft vehicle is machine washable. School Bus and Fire Engine measure 3.7"H x 4.1" W x 4.1" D. Police car and taxi Cab measure 3.2"H x 4.1" W x 4.1"D.

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Petals - Journey Into Self-discovery

Petals - Journey Into Self-discoveryThis hit documentary follows 80+ new york times photographer bill cunningham who has been inventively chronicling fashion trends and high society soirees for the times style section in his columns on the street and evening hours for decades. Studio: Zeitgeist Films Release Date: 09/13/2011 Run time: 84 minutes Rating: Nr

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The Sims 3: World Adventures

The Sims 3: World Adventures

Features include:

•Enjoy a unique all-star soundtrack of songs, especially recorded in Simlish for the expansion.
•Accept challenges, find treasures, discover the dangers lurking in hidden caves and more as you and your sims explore famous landmarks in China, Egypt, and France.
•Learn new skills like photography, martial arts and nectar making (a favorite sim beverage) as your sim pursues new opportunities.
•Meet new Sims from exotic locations and share their cultures.
•Get $10 worth of free SimPoints for use at The Sims 3 Store.

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Friday, December 23, 2011

Corel Paint It! Photo

Corel Paint it! gives you a whole new way to do more with your photos. This easy and fun photo painting software takes your favorite photo memories and magically transforms them into unique paintings, right before your eyes! Simply choose a painting style, press start, and watch as your photo automatically changes into a beautiful painting. Then, explore a range of fun effects to make it truly yours. Paint it! provides endless entertainment for kids and adults alike...and the end is just the beginning! Save, print, share or frame your photo art creations. Voila, it's your life, automagically painted!

Corel Paint it! Welcome Screen

This easy and fun photo painting software takes your favorite photo memories and magically transforms them into unique paintings. Click to enlarge.

Corel Paint it! Effects

Play with the Fire Brush, Fairy Dust, Pattern Pen, Leaf Brush and other fun effects to spice up your photo painting in seconds. Click to enlarge.

Corel Paint It! Painting

All of the painting presets pick up color, intensity and lightness from the original photo, then apply brushstrokes in the style that you choose. Click to enlarge.

Features

Sit back and watch Corel Paint it! transform your photo into a painting, right before your eyes! Whatever your hobby, interest, skill level or motivation, Corel Paint it! lets you create beautiful photo art in just minutes. It’s easy and fun, and your masterpieces will be perfect for jazzing up that scrapbook, family album, greeting card or any other visually creative endeavor.

Personal, painted art in minutes
Automatically turn your photos into beautiful paintings that uniquely express your favorite moments in life.

An authentic, hand-painted lookâ??effortlessly
Create an authentic-looking photo painting every time with smart auto-painting technology that mimics how a real artist would paint.

Fun for all ages and skill sets
Produce beautiful, personalized results, whatever your age or experience.

Easy creative effects
Play with the Fire Brush, Fairy Dust, Pattern Pen, Leaf Brush and other fun effects to spice up your photo painting in seconds.

Compatible with popular photo-editing software
Open photo files that were created in other programs and, once you’ve worked your magic, save your new paintings in a format that can be opened and shared anywhere. Your original photo file is always preserved.

The end is just the beginning
Save, print, publish or frame your painted memories to share with others so the magic lives on!

Turn Your Photo Into a Painting

It all starts with a photo. Whether it's a snapshot of a baby or other loved ones, a cherished pet or a stunning landscape, all you have to do is choose a photo to get started. Then simply pick a painting style.

Painting styles

The Photo Painting panel is located on the right side of the workspace and provides several preset painting styles. All of the painting presets pick up color, intensity and lightness from the original photo, then apply brushstrokes in the style that you choose.
  • Oil--applies a combination of short dabs and longer brushstrokes to produce the color and texture of oil paint
  • Impressionist--applies short and very visible brushstrokes to create the illusion of movement and light
  • Modern--applies bold brushstrokes and adds vibrance to colors to produce an abstract reinterpretation of a photo
  • Illustration--applies a wide variety of brushstrokes to produce an illustration-style painting
  • Detailed Watercolor--applies a translucent wash to produce the smooth, soft effect of watercolor paint on your photo
  • Watercolor Sketch--applies a combination of drawn lines and watercolor brushstrokes that add depth, texture and contrast
  • Colored Pencil--applies fine-tipped colored pencil strokes
  • Pencil--applies graphite pencil strokes that appear to be drawn by hand
  • Pen and Ink--applies sketchy strokes with a pen and black ink that appear to be drawn by hand
  • Pastel--applies colored pastel strokes that appear to be drawn by hand

What's Included

  • Corel Paint it! for Mac OS or Windows
  • Getting Started Guide (PDF)
  • Help files (HTML)

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Yankee Boys - New York - Yankee Stadium 24x32 Poster Photography Art Poster Print, 32x24

Yankee Boys - New York - Yankee Stadium 24x32 Poster Photography Art Poster Print, 32x24

Yankee Boys - New York - Yankee Stadium 24x32 Poster is digitally printed on archival photographic paper resulting in vivid, pure color and exceptional detail that is suitable for any museum or gallery display. Finding that perfect piece to match your interest and style is easy and within your budget!

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Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty (Metropolitan Museum of Art)

Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty (Metropolitan Museum of Art)

Arguably the most influential, imaginative, and provocative designer of his generation, Alexander McQueen both challenged and expanded fashion conventions to express ideas about race, class, sexuality, religion, and the environment.


Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty examines the full breadth of the designer’s career, from the start of his fledgling label to the triumphs of his own world-renowned London house. It features his most iconic and radical designs, revealing how McQueen adapted and combined the fundamentals of Savile Row tailoring, the specialized techniques of haute couture, and technological innovation to achieve his distinctive aesthetic. It also focuses on the highly sophisticated narrative structures underpinning his collections and extravagant runway presentations, with their echoes of avant-garde installation and performance art.

Published to coincide with an exhibition at The Metropolitan Museum of Art organized by The Costume Institute, this stunning book includes a preface by Andrew Bolton; an introduction by Susannah Frankel; an interview by Tim Blanks with Sarah Burton, creative director of the house of Alexander McQueen; illuminating quotes from the designer himself; provocative and captivating new photography by renowned photographer Sølve Sundsbø; and a lenticular cover by Gary James McQueen.

Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty celebrates the astounding creativity and originality of a designer who relentlessly questioned and confronted the requisites of fashion.

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Fisher-Price Laugh & Learn Learning Camera

Fisher-Price Laugh & Learn Learning Camera

Fisher-Price Laugh and Learn Learning Camera

Baby is sure to smile, laugh and sing with this friendly light-up camera. Four sing-along songs help baby learn about counting, colors, feelings and more. There's a ball to bat and roll, beads to spin, a toggle to press and plenty of fun in the picture. Volume control makes it great for quiet play, too. It requires 2 AA batteries.

  • Product Dimensions (inches): 6.2 (L) x 2.6 (W) x 3.6 (H)
  • Age: 6 to 36 months

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Take Me to the Water: Immersion Baptism in Vintage Music and Photography 1890-1950

Take Me to the Water: Immersion Baptism in Vintage Music and Photography 1890-1950Making the past present once again, Grammy winners Dust-to-Digital unveil what could easily be seen as the seventh part of their acclaimed Goodbye Babylon box set. Take Me to the Water is a 96-page hardcover book which contains photographs from the collection of Jim Linderman, a scholar of 20th Century self-taught American art and a noted collector of outsider art, early American folk art, and daguerreotype photographs of even earlier American folk art portraits. Also included is a compact disc featuring rare, vintage songs and sermons recorded between 1924-1940 and an introductory essay by Luc Sante.

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Paintshop Photo Pro X3 Ultimate [OLD VERSION]

Paintshop Photo Pro X3 Ultimate [OLD VERSION]Corel PaintShop Photo Pro v.X3 Ultimate PSPPRX3ULENMB Software Suite (*)

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Thursday, December 22, 2011

London (Red Bus) Art Poster Print

Beach Bums by Unknown.Total Size : 24.00 inches width by 36.00 inches height.This is the Highest Quality Art Print Reproduction of the Original Work. Fully Authorized by the Artist. OnlineWall is the worlds best quality art print, poster and framing store with over 25 years custom framing experience our quality of art prints cannot be beat .

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Bog Gear BOG-POD Tripod Shooting and Photography Stick

Bog Gear BOG-POD Tripod Shooting and Photography StickThe Bog Gear BOG-POD Tripod Shooting and Photography Stick is an easy-to-use, durable platform for outdoor shooting or photography. The tripod can quickly be extended from 22 to 88 inches while inch markings on its legs provide accurate measurements. The leg stops prevent over-extension and the insulated, non-slip hand grips provide additional stability and comfort. The lightweight tripod's legs are made from rugged high-strength aluminum and the anodized finish prevents rust. The legs have removable rubber feet with carbide-tipped points to secure the tripod onto hard or slippery surfaces. The top v-rest swivels to a full 360 degrees and comes with a non-slip, scratch resistant rubber covering. The attached Velcro strap can secure the legs together for easy transport and the tripod includes a weather-resistant travel bag with shoulder strap.

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Camera cufflinks by classic cufflinks

Camera cufflinks by classic cufflinksOur unique detailed camera cufflinks design measures about 15mm across. All of our cufflinks ship gift boxed at no extra charge. Classic Cufflinks manufactures hundreds of unique themed cufflinks designs. Please check out our other cufflinks designs - we appreciate your business!

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Barbie Photo Designer Digital Camera & CD-ROM

Barbie Photo Designer Digital Camera & CD-ROMUse your Barbie Photo Designer Digital Camera to snap pictures just about anywhere. The Barbie Digital Camera stores 6 photos in its flash memory or an unlimited number when connected to your PC. Snap pictures indoors or outdoors--the camera doesn't need a flash. Uploading pictures to your computer lets you see them instantly. Using the Barbie Photo Designer software, you can create personalized photo projects easily and quickly. You can also print your creations on paper, cards, or stickers to share with family and friends.

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OEM Canon Powershot SD630 Digital ELPH Camera FullManual & Set Up Kit Books

OEM Canon Powershot SD630 Digital ELPH Camera FullManual & Set Up Kit BooksThis great set of four soft first vehicles includes a School Bus, Fire Engine, Police Car and Taxi Cab. Each vehicle features pull-back-and-go action for hours of fun. Kids never tire of pushing and pulling these colorful cars, and is a great way to share their joy and wonder with their peers while playing. The plastic base is detachable, and each soft vehicle is machine washable. School Bus and Fire Engine measure 3.7"H x 4.1" W x 4.1" D. Police car and taxi Cab measure 3.2"H x 4.1" W x 4.1"D.

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Behind the Scenes 1: David Hockney [VHS]

Behind the Scenes 1: David Hockney [VHS]Hosted by famous illusionists Penn and Teller, this segment in a PBS art primer series for children offers insight into "how depth is created on a flat surface." Using multiple animated and live-action examples, Penn and Teller cattily and chattily illustrate principles of perspective, vanishing point, and composition. From his studio, David Hockney makes a somewhat precious appearance throughout the show to demonstrate how "ways of seeing" and movement can result in a literally distorted drawing of a chair. Looking at the chair more closely, however, reveals multiple perspectives. Vanishing point is demonstrated by a graphic artist using a computer and clip-art animals. Whimsical cartoons show how art can "come alive" through the simple use of basic principles. The series is reminiscent of the vignette style of Sesame Street--live-action sequences, which include children as well as "grown-up" actors, are interspersed with animated shorts with song and music. Grade-school-aged children will enjoy Behind the Scenes the most, but any adult will enjoy the witticisms of Penn and Teller and the cute cartoony reminders that art is all around us. --Gilia Angell

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Wednesday, December 21, 2011

K's Kids Pull Back Autos

K's Kids Pull Back AutosThis great set of four soft first vehicles includes a School Bus, Fire Engine, Police Car and Taxi Cab. Each vehicle features pull-back-and-go action for hours of fun. Kids never tire of pushing and pulling these colorful cars, and is a great way to share their joy and wonder with their peers while playing. The plastic base is detachable, and each soft vehicle is machine washable. School Bus and Fire Engine measure 3.7"H x 4.1" W x 4.1" D. Police car and taxi Cab measure 3.2"H x 4.1" W x 4.1"D.

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OEM Olympus 35mm Universal Cushioned Camera Case w/ Belt Loop

OEM Olympus 35mm Universal Cushioned Camera Case w/ Belt LoopThis great set of four soft first vehicles includes a School Bus, Fire Engine, Police Car and Taxi Cab. Each vehicle features pull-back-and-go action for hours of fun. Kids never tire of pushing and pulling these colorful cars, and is a great way to share their joy and wonder with their peers while playing. The plastic base is detachable, and each soft vehicle is machine washable. School Bus and Fire Engine measure 3.7"H x 4.1" W x 4.1" D. Police car and taxi Cab measure 3.2"H x 4.1" W x 4.1"D.

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Wee Gallery Mobile, Kikkerland

Wee Gallery Mobile, KikkerlandKikkerland Mobiles are ideal for Wee gallery art cards and photos.

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Photograph Smile

Photograph SmileJohn Lennon's oldest son spent the seven years preceding this album traveling Europe, painting, and even working in a stage production of Mr. Holland's Opus. Expanding his horizons certainly paid off, since his fifth album, Photograph Smile, has been crafted with a self-knowledge that recognizes both his strengths and limitations. No longer defensive about sounding like his father, Lennon has finally acknowledged his artistic lineage. While not exploiting the vocal similarities to his father, he makes the most of them, turning in a riveting neo-Beatles performance in the upbeat "I Don't Want to Know"; a fierce rocker, it recalls what was best about Something New, and therefore what was best about the Beatles. Lyrically, Lennon's bittersweet renderings of love, loss, and fidelity hint at the pain he suffered as a result of his uprooted early years. He's a multi-instrumentalist, and his stylist experiments borrow from the songbooks of both Beatle John and Led Zeppelin--Zep's being the better loan. --Jaan Uhelzski

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Cute Overload 2012 Page-a-Day Calendar

Cute Overload 2012 Page-a-Day CalendarMood-lifting calendar proves that there's nothing like a sweet animal face to start your day!

Cuddly kittens, puppies, bunnies, lambs, hamsters, ducks, panda bears-even caterpillars--provide an "awwww" a day! With witty captions.

About 5.25" square.

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Beach Bums by Unknown. Size 24.00 inches width by 36.00 inches height. High Quality Art Poster Print

Beach Bums by Unknown. Size 24.00 inches width by 36.00 inches height. High Quality Art Poster PrintBeach Bums by Unknown.Total Size : 24.00 inches width by 36.00 inches height.This is the Highest Quality Art Print Reproduction of the Original Work. Fully Authorized by the Artist. OnlineWall is the worlds best quality art print, poster and framing store with over 25 years custom framing experience our quality of art prints cannot be beat .

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Tuesday, December 20, 2011

Annie Leibovitz: Celebrity Photographer [VHS]

Annie Leibovitz: Celebrity Photographer [VHS]Produced in 1993, this documentary depicts the development of Annie Leibovitz's career as a celebrity photographer, which she began after studying painting at the San Francisco Art Institute. Giving up a position as staff photographer at Rolling Stone magazine, she went on tour with Mick Jagger, and the photographs of this period reveal the anguish and torment of being a famous musician. This documentary also emphasizes the artistic and metaphorical nature of her portraits: a naked John Lennon embraces Yoko Ono dressed in black just hours before he was murdered; Clint Eastwood stands, but is bound up by a rope; Whoopee Goldberg is captured in a bathtub with legs, arms, and laughing face protruding out of soapy water. At times the photographer's inspiration comes from the person she is portraying, such as when Keith Haring paints a room and then paints his nude body to match the room. We see footage of how she pursues a shot for the cover of Vanity Fair, setting up her equipment in various locations to take provocative photographs of Demi Moore. A naked Demi Moore is painted with a blue suit, while Leibovitz anxiously waits to take the photographs. Produced for London Weekend Television, this 51-minute-long program contains nudity and explicit language, and also talks about the photographer's drug addiction. Nevertheless, through this gifted photographer's vision we get a sweeping view of the 1970s and '80s in the celebrity worlds of music, acting, and politics. --Anne Barclay Morgan

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Ray Gun One Black T-Shirt Art / photography Dark T-Shirt by CafePress

Ray Gun One Black T-Shirt Art / photography Dark T-Shirt by CafePressKiller graphic on black T Art / photography Tee, TShirt, Shirt. About our Dark T-Shirt: Look cool without breaking the bank. Our durable, high-quality, pre-shrunk 100% cotton t-shirt is what to wear when you want to go comfortably casual. Preshrunk, durable and guaranteed.5.6 oz. 100% cotton. Standard fit..

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Ray Gun One Black T-Shirt Art / photography Dark T-Shirt by CafePress

Ray Gun One Black T-Shirt Art / photography Dark T-Shirt by CafePressKiller graphic on black T Art / photography Tee, TShirt, Shirt. About our Dark T-Shirt: Look cool without breaking the bank. Our durable, high-quality, pre-shrunk 100% cotton t-shirt is what to wear when you want to go comfortably casual. Preshrunk, durable and guaranteed.5.6 oz. 100% cotton. Standard fit..

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SmudgeArt Flower Art Designs - Day Lily Flower - Photography Flowers - Coffee Gift Baskets - Coffee Gift Basket

SmudgeArt Flower Art Designs - Day Lily Flower - Photography Flowers - Coffee Gift Baskets - Coffee Gift BasketDay Lily Flower - Photography Flowers Coffee Gift Basket is measuring 9x9x4. Contains 15oz mug, BONUS free set of 4 coasters, biscotti and 5 blends of gourmet coffee. French Vanilla, Kenya AA, Decaf Colombian Supremo, Chocolate and Italian Roast Espresso elegantly presented in our signature black planet coffee gift box. A very nice and thoughtful gift for any occasion.

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SmudgeArt Flower Art Designs - Yellow Daisy Flower - Photography Flowers - Coffee Gift Baskets - Coffee Gift Basket

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Hoya 58mm UV (Ultra Violet) Multi Coated Glass Filter

Hoya 58mm UV (Ultra Violet) Multi Coated Glass FilterAbsorbs the ultraviolet rays which often makes outdoor photographs hazy and indistinct. A muliti-purpose fine-weather filter for color as well as black and white films. Also serves as a permanent lens protector. HMC (Hoya Multi-Coating) These popular filters are renowned for their ability to minimise reflection at the filter surfaces which reduces flare and ghosting. The result is an average light transmission of over 97%, giving sharp contrast and well balanced color. HOYA HMC filters are recommended for enhancing the performance of today's multicoated lenses.

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Tamrac Expedition 6x Photo/Laptop Backpack

Tamrac Expedition 6x Photo/Laptop BackpackThe Expedition 6x is the ideal mid-size pack for a generous amount of photo equipment and most 14.1 screen laptops.

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Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 3

Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 3Adobe Photoshop Lightroom v.3.0 65064073 Graphic Design Software

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Monday, December 19, 2011

SmudgeArt Flower Art Designs - Passion - Calla Flowers - Photography Flowers - Coffee Gift Baskets - Coffee Gift Basket

SmudgeArt Flower Art Designs - Passion - Calla Flowers - Photography Flowers - Coffee Gift Baskets - Coffee Gift BasketPassion - Calla Flowers - Photography Flowers Coffee Gift Basket is measuring 9x9x4. Contains 15oz mug, BONUS free set of 4 coasters, biscotti and 5 blends of gourmet coffee. French Vanilla, Kenya AA, Decaf Colombian Supremo, Chocolate and Italian Roast Espresso elegantly presented in our signature black planet coffee gift box. A very nice and thoughtful gift for any occasion.

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Sabrina

SabrinaJulia Ormond faced one of the great challenges of her career when she tried to re-create Audrey Hepburn's title role in the 1995 remake of 1954's Sabrina. Happily, Ormond performed admirably, and while she may not have the same gamine charm of Hepburn, she makes the role her own. In fact, her transformation from mousy girl to sophisticated young woman is actually more dramatic in this updated version. The basic plot is the same--chauffeur's daughter falls in love with the son of the rich household, only to be wooed away by the older brother for business purposes--but it has been entertainingly modernized: The head of the Larrabee household is the strong matriarch (Nancy Marchand); Sabrina goes to Paris to work with a photographer instead of going to cooking school (although that means the wonderful "new egg" scene of the original had to be ditched); David's (Greg Kinnear) character has been toned down and made more sympathetic; and Humphrey Bogart's revolutionary plastic has become the flattest TV screen ever made. Lauren Holly does a fine job playing Elizabeth Tyson, David's fiancée. If you watch this for its own worth--instead of comparing it to the original--this will prove to be a terrific lighthearted romantic comedy. --Jenny Brown

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Jim Croce Photographs & Memories: His Greatest Hits

Jim Croce Photographs & Memories: His Greatest HitsUntil his untimely death, Jim Croce was a force to be reckoned with on radio playlists. Photographs & Memories repackages some of his best work. Romantic acoustic-oriented songs were his hallmark, and songs like "Time in a Bottle," were huge hits because of their easy sentimentality. "I Got a Name" was the singer as well-worn folk traveler, while "Bad, Bad Leroy Brown" and even "You Don't Mess Around with Jim" followed standard boogie chord progressions, albeit with Croce's softer rock feel. There wasn't much really separating the overt emotions of "I'll Have to Say I Love You in a Song" and "Operator" from his sap-dripping contemporaries, but there was just enough of an edge in Croce's warm voice to elevate his love songs to another level. Like a, oh, moderately priced wine, Croce remains a classic--accessible, affordable, and easy to enjoy. -- Steve Gdula

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Sunday, December 18, 2011

ALZO 45-Watt Photo CFL Full Spectrum Light Bulb

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Bill Cunningham New York

Bill Cunningham New YorkRichard Press's flattering, but never fawning portrait of New York Times photographer Bill Cunningham distinguishes itself from most other art and fashion documentaries. First of all, Cunningham doesn't produce work that ends up on gallery walls. Instead, his candid snapshots of the city's most fashionable citizens have graced the paper's Style section for decades. That accessibility, however, doesn't make the octogenarian any less of an artist. Navigating New York with his humble Schwinn, clad in his blue canvas jacket, Cunningham doesn't miss a trick or a trend. In an era when anyone can take a digital photo and upload it to the Internet, he still shoots on film, and style mavens pour through his columns, "On the Street" and "Evening Hours," to see what's hip and whether or not they made the cut. For all his talent, though, Cunningham, a devout Catholic, eschews free drinks and other perks, and has lived in the same humble Carnegie Hall studio for 50 years. Press injects some suspense into the scenario when circumstances force Cunningham out of this rent-controlled paradise. Fortunately, a solution will be forthcoming. Along the way, Bonfire of the Vanities author Tom Wolfe, Vogue editor Anna Wintour (star of the equally fine September Issue), and other observers offer their thoughts, though Press always returns to Cunningham, whose joie de vivre will surely prove irresistible even to those who normally couldn't care less about cameras and clothes. --Kathleen C. Fennessy

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Saturday, December 17, 2011

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The New York Times recently proclaimed that Ellis sounds "equally inspired by Jackson Browne and George Jones." Not a bad reference point for an artist his age. Ellis cut his teeth performing the songs of similar luminaries around town, most notably at the
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Mezmerize

MezmerizeFour CD's and nearly ten years into their career, System of a Down continue to be the Gilbert and Sullivan of this generation, delivering razor-sharp political commentary via beautiful, quirky melodies and discordant harmonies.

The group has mastered the ability to be both successful and subversive--with 2001's Toxicity selling over six million copies and debuting at number one on the Billboard charts, their success in indisputable. As far are their subversive-ness, the lyrical content on Mezmerize is a solid stream of anti-war, anti-corporate and anti-celebrity sentiment. The disc's first single proves as beautifully schizophrenic as anything the band has released. "B.Y.O.B." opens with guitarist Daron Malakian's rapid-fire riff, then frontman Serj Tankian's anti-war screams of "Why do they always send the poor?"; less than a minute later, a nearly-surreal jump to a facetiously perky, beach party chorus that could easily be found on a Britney or Justin record: "Everybody's going to the party/have a real good time." Guitarist/co-songwriter Malakian takes increased vocal time on the disc, including the hilarious, size-obsessed "Cigaro" and celeb-slapping "Radio/Video". Witticism aside, musical and lyrical intensity peaks with the operatic "Question!" and the emotional piledriver that is "Sad Statue", the group¹s unflinching statement on war and Lady Liberty.

The only shortcoming of Mezmerize is, quite simply, that it is short. Clocking in at a mere 38 minutes, the reason given is that this release is one-half of a two CD set--with part 2, Hypnotize, expected in late fall 2005. --Denise Sheppard

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Thursday, December 15, 2011

10 Tips that tell you, as a photography company to by you will find your niche photography


Sooner or later, most photography enthusiast give some thought to "how to start a photography business." Unfortunately, there are a 'few' challenges that 'doom' US to failure. One of the biggest challenges that we bring is our failure to make the distinctions between our love of photography (re: our enjoyment and passion for photography) and the business of photography (understanding buying and spending habits of people that are photography customers).

For example, many of US think that because our photography work is "so good," that we shouldn't have that much trouble selling it we sometimes, mistakenly, think that great art and photography "sells itself." Big mistake! Great photography does not sell itself. In the business world, nothing sells itself - nothing! Knowing this is critical to start a photography business.

Our failure to make the distinction between our passion for photography and our desire to be in the photo business is so evident in how we try to tell people about what we do for example, photography customers don't care what type of equipment we use. They don't care how many mega pixels we have, nor how much our equipment cost US, nor what brand of camera we use. Photography customers (current and potential) want to know that we can, and will produce the highest quality photography work for them.

Think about it, the mechanics that repair our cars do not tell US what tools that they use. The chefs in the restaurants that we patronize don't tell US what type of pots, pans or stoves that they use. In those businesses, it is already established what customers want and how best to give it to them. In other words, other businesses do a better job of understanding their 'niche.' In order to start a photography business that is tentlyrefusedto successful and growing, we must be clear on what niche we are offering and how to sell the benefits of our niche to the customers.

Another mistake that we budding photography business owners repeat is failing to "specialize" (know our photography niche) in what we do as photography enthusiasts, we enjoy shooting any and everything. As photographers, that's just fine. Start however, when we a photography business, we, mistakenly, try to be 'all things to all people' – we take every photography job offered US.

One of the obvious problems with this approach is our failure to recognize how it drastically cheapens the value of what we do as skilled photographers, in the eyes of the customers. Mistakenly, we want our customers (current and potential) to know that we can photograph anything - after all, we're very versatile photographers! What the customers actually see is that we're not "versatile photographers," we're just someone with a camera that's available to take pictures when they call US. Serious photography customers (re: those that can afford to spend regularly) want to do business with specialists - photographers that know their photography niche.

Successful wedding photographers are clear on this, as an example of my point. Their 'primary' customer (usually the bride) has dreamed about her wedding day for most of her life. She isn't of looking for a vesatile photographer. She wants a "wedding photographer" that can make her 'look' as good, happy and beautiful as she has been in all of her lifelong dreams of ' her day' - her wedding day. There's a special skill to this type of photography service. In fact, this niche has more to do with well developed 'people skills,' in my opinion. Successful wedding photographers that are clear on these nuances are more successful in business.

Do your research.

Inventory your photo collection - take a look at your photo collections. (Determine what it is that you 1.) shoot the most; (2.) shoot consistently well; (and 3.) enjoy shooting. Your identify and categorize the photos into various niches, i.e. portraits, sports, glamor, pets, children, landscape, etc.



Research the photography markets - do internet searches using the words "photography niche." So, use the type of niche fit that you think your photos. For example, "event photography niche," "wedding photography niche," etc. So, a good source to help identify some of the photo markets is "the photographer's market." This is a book that is published annually and claims to provide photo buying contacts and information. Online searches are the most useful, in my opinion. Books by author and photographer Dan Heller are good places to get a better understanding of the vast world of photography, without all the 'artsy hype,' in my opinion. He also has a very informative website - DanHeller.com



Identify 'Real' Markets - find out what type of photography (of your specialties) your customers currently are purchasing. What type of photography is selling? At some point, you'll have to 'balance' the realities of the different niches. There can be some factors that aren't consistent across all photography niches. For example, some niches require longer "workflow" (workflow is the post production process of taking photos) than others periods and tasks. Higher quality portraits normally require photo editing - which is time consuming. Event photography requires the processing, packaging and delivering (presenting) of photos. True story: I went through my large photo collections and found that I had a very large number of outstandingly beautiful flowers. I can't begin to tell you my disappointment when I found out that there is 'virtually' no market of photos of flowers - it seems that everybody has them already, everybody! Lesson learned - identify 'real' markets.

Ten tips to assist you to identify your niche

Identify purifiers that fit your style:


Determine if you have the necessary equipment for the niche


Do you have identifiable and specific skills in this niche area - can you articulate them?


Who is your target audience


What type of photography do they purchase the most


Where are they taking their photography business currently - your competition


What will be different about your services


Does where you live support your preferable niche


'Stock is your niche photography' or 'assignment photography' – do you know the difference


What is the future potential and tendencies of your niche

Fortunately, the internet makes this information just a few clicks away. The information isn't difficult find to and learn. Knowing your niche increases your confidence tremendously. Truly know your niche - and your photography business will follow!




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Starting a business is photography easier with these 30 free tips


When you're a keen photographer and you have the desire to spend your working life doing something you enjoy such as photography, it would be a shame if you didn't pursue it further wouldn't it? You really don't have to join an institution or pay thousands of dollars to get started either. You simply need the passion to learn and persist. Most great photographers who rely on their trade to survive don't even know they have these traits because they love what they do and they simply can't stop.

It's true that there is wealth to be made in photography and I'm not going to down play that or make a pitch to the opposite because in every case, it's been up to the individual. Meaning - it depends on what mode of photography they choose, how much time they put into the business, do they have a commercial bent, are they more artistic than usual etc. All these points come into play when success in a photography business or studio is questioned.

I don't want to create any false hopes by that last paragraph because success will require some hard work, tolerance and patience. These next thirty tips should help you along the way. There is more detail available on this subject matter at the link at the bottom of this page.

Where can I obtain information on building a photography business?

1. Always do some extensive research before starting out a career with your own photography business so that you understand the pros and cons involved. Some ideas include subscribing to a good magazine related to the photographic industry such as Professional Photographer, Camera Arts and Photo District News. Besides that, the internet is the biggest source of information and can provide you with a plethora of career opportunities or even more information on starting a photography business.

At which level do you want to start your photography business?

2. This is the trickiest question that a person interested in starting a business encounters. It is very important to decide what kind of photography business you want so that the relevant requirements and (sometimes) finance can be muscled up.

When is the best time to start a fully-fledged photography business?

3. After deciding on what you need and any extra necessary equipment that is needed to set up the basic infrastructure, you will need to consider carefully your main tool - the camera, be it digital or film. You must also consider carefully a reliable, high-quality PC and good relevant software to manipulate your photographs with special effects. If the business is being undertaken on a massive scale then maybe a developing lab needs to be planned and established.

o What kind of venues will yield real income to your business?

4. A newly established business in photography requires an assured location or a beat (working locally), as in journalism. For instance, wedding photography, sports related photography or developmental photography. Once established, business can also be diversified into many more fields.

o Building a photography portfolio

5. It is always important to compile a good portfolio as far as photography is concerned. A portfolio must contain a collection of pertinent photographic work that you believe to be impressive. Make sure that photographs are unusual in character and are from diverse fields. Your portfolio must be able to impress the client in the very first meeting.

6. Don't keep all the photographs that you have in your possession. Only keep your best work in the folder so that you don't embarrass yourself or find yourself having to explain photographs that aren't relevant.

7. Showcase spontaneous photos that you believe are of good quality. You'd be surprised how many people respond favorably to peoples expressions when they are good shots.

Basic apparatus required

8. A canvas background of at minimum 7-9 foot and the background colors should be either navy or white as minimum requirements to start with; a well-branded studio lights system such as that of Norman & Speedtron; certified picture manipulation software such as Photoshop, Corel Paint Shop, etc.

Is there a need for establishing a makeup studio as part of your photo studio?

9. Makeup and photography often go hand in hand. Wherever makeup is involved it is often referred to as trick photography because makeup is capable of completely transforming an individual's personality, and sometimes relevance to a product in the case of advertising photography.

What kind of photo-editing software available in the market?

10. Photo-editing software through which special effects and complete changes to a photo are possible and can also often save the need for a re shoot.

11. Some of the photo-editing software that are popular includes Photoshop CS; Photoshop Light room, iPhoto, i View Multimedia, MediaPro, ACDSee, Corel and Picasa.

Is storage and treatment of photographs crucial in building photography business?

12. Never adopt laxity while handling or archiving photographs. You will regret it later. Storage and access efficiency will either improve or frustrate your working environment. Often older photos become more valuable with time.

How can be photographs be preserved easily apart from the conventional method?

13. Today's cameras are highly versatile and will allow downloads and transfers from highly surprising devices including your mobile but pictures can also be stored on a CD's, USB's and DVD's too.

o Choosing a Camera

14. Stick to w ell known brand. The level of mega pixel offered and quality of the zooming facility must be looked into carefully. I have my favorites but there are many equally as good as mine.

15. Most of the cameras are compatible with computers and printers and moreover, because we now use memory sticks, we are truly free to operate unencumbered.

o What kind of a website does a person need to have?

16. Your collection of photographs must be properly classified under different categories. Visual appearance of your website will do wonders for your business so take consider setting up one with semi automation where the maintenance and hard work is done for you like photostockplus.

17. Remember to constantly upgrade and maintain your website so that each time people come across your website, they will find fine something new and interesting.

o Copyright of your photographs

18. Copyright is the right protects the person who owns or who took the photographs. A wise exercise if you are looking to use some stock houses for commercial purposes.

o Why is a business card helpful?

19. In every business, visiting cards are helpful. It is extremely useful in for people to contact you after your first meeting. It must contain all your contact details. If you're a photographer, a clever impressive graphic or a picture of yourself with your equipment is best. Your contact number or email must be easy to read. I have seen cards that have large names and pictures and the phone numbers are so small they are difficult to read. Ridiculous! Make your phone number the largest thing on the card - that's what most people will use it for.

o Which things must be kept in mind while you plan to build a wedding photography business?

20. Wedding Photography is almost another art unto itself. There are many things to remember for a truly successful wedding shoot. I have prepared another article to deal with this in more detail and it's all about --Wedding Photography. --

o Advantage of assignment photography

21. Assignment photography is that branch of photography where a person is engaged or consigned to capture shots of something impressive and extraordinary, such as in the case of advertising or portrait photography; this can provide you a stable income after you've learned the ropes.

o Advantage of stock photography

22. Stock photography is that branch of photography where there is an accumulated stock of photographs which can be sold to interested buyers, designers, adverting agencies etc. This can be a slow haul but if your pictures are well thought out, it can be the source of an ongoing income. --My favorite is istockphotos--.

o Other places where you can sell your photographic collection?

23. Art shows are the perfect platform from where your creativity and work will be really appreciated because at such places you will find some niche customers that have a sharp eye for real talent. Such places have been known to bring instant fame.

24. Winter Park Art Show at Orlando, Oklahoma City Festival of the Arts, Old Town Art Show; Chicago, Boston Mills Art Show; Peninsula, Ohio, Similar art shows are held in different parts of the world and they are easy to find on the net. Simply do a Google search for "photography art show" and the name of the country you are in after adding the plus sign like this; "photography art show"+ Sweden

o Prices to be charged from the clients

25. In the initial stages of your business, don't try to charge exorbitant amounts otherwise it will give the wrong impression and you will perhaps lose a valuable long term customer. Tread slowly. Ring other photographers and research. Five phone calls should do it.

Marketing your photography business

26. You must try to market your work at relevant places. Photographs can also be published over the internet. Publication over the internet will increase customer enquiry. Don't forget to search for suitable local markets and get the snaps printed in a local journal or newspaper and always display your contact number prominently - always!

27. Establishing and popularizing a business is a tough call but if you adopt a proper marketing strategy. Today, Advertising is one of the most popular mediums of promoting. Ads can be placed on websites, online telephone directories, newspapers and magazines, etc. Research the right mediums before you rush in. Sometimes good deals get in the way of recognizing the right advertising vehicle.

28. You can develop a website of your own to effectively promote your photography business but one thing that must be kept in mind is never forget to include a testimonial section and gauge the response of the people visiting the website. Let them make comments.

o Career prospects in photo journalism

29. Individuals interested in setting up a photography business can begin their career by becoming a photo journalist. Appealing and unusual photographs can be supplied to newspapers, magazines, websites and the photography business is booming to such an extent that even international media organizations will offer you good money in return for rare and high-quality photographs.

30. Mainstream photographers are engaged in TV, parcels and copy services, newspapers, magazines and sketch photography. There are many more jobs also related to photography than there ever was previously and because of the diversity and flexibility of digital photography, more respect has been attached to this profession. Some of the avenues in photography apart from business are Journalism, Graphic arts, Advertising, DTP jobs, Publications and Motion Picture creation.

Go and make yourself a hot beverage and a have a long think about where you're going to start, that is, if you haven't already started.




This article has been supplied courtesy of Roy Barker. Roy has supplied further detail on the above subject matter at starting a photography business and is dedicated to coaching you on how to start your own photography business. You can also gain photography insights, help (mostly free) or even a Digital Photography Tip or two. For brief reviews on services or equipment see http://www.profitable-photography.com/resources.php





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