THIS WEEK IN PHOTOGRAPHY 2009-11-05
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THIS WEEK'S WORKSHOPS at CAMERAS BROOKWOOD

"Melissa's Photo Restoration Class". This course will include how to retouch old photographs using Adobe PhotoShop (r) CS2/CS4. Learn how to repair tears and scratches, and how to adjust and repair the color of an image.
"On-camera Flash". Limitations and potentials for built-in and shoe mounted flashes will be covere., Different light modifiers for on-camera flash will be presented.
"Nikon D300s DSLR Cameras". Learn the features of the new Nikon D300s camera.
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NEW WORKSHOP
Steve has developed a Saturday workshop combining his "Setting Up a Home Studio" and "How to take Portraits" workshops. Use of the Westcott two and three Strobelight systems will be addressed. Complimentary reservations will be given to anyone who has purchased one of these outfits. The first workshop is scheduled at 10 a.m. in conjunction with our "Saturday After Thanksgiving Open House and Sale".

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FOR NEWSLETTER SUBSCRIBERS ONLY- DRAWING FOR LIGHTING REFLECTOR
Reply to this newsletter. Receive an entry for a FREE Westcott 5 in 1 reflector drawing to be held at 12:30 Saturday after Thanksgiving. You don't have to be present to win but if you are... (continued next week)
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HAVE YOU SEEN...
our softbox for shoe-mount flash units?

This is a 15x15 inch softbox designed for shoe-mount flash units. It's made of heavy black fabric with a silver reflective interior. It folds flat quickly and easily with no metal ribs or bars to assemble. The rear shroud prevents light loss through the rear of the unit. It includes a front diffusion panel, 5/8 spigot, tilting light stand clamp, and carry bag. It's fully adjustable to fit almost every shoe mount flash unit. The softbox is made by RPS Studio and sells for $69.99.
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PRICE REDUCTION
Canon announced a one hundred dollar reduction of price for the Canon EOS T1 DSLR with the 28-135mm lens. The new price is $799.99.
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STAFFING UPDATE
Murray has accepted a position with a local stock brokerage firm and will be leaving us this month. An "Ole Miss" graduate, Murray has been a member of our sales staff for three years and is our resident expert on all of our cameras. She knows as much, or more, than the manufacturers tech reps. A problem solver and all-round knowlege base of everything in the store, Murray will be missed.
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PHOTO EXHIBITIONS
"William Christenberry: Land/Memory" at the Sarah Moody Gallery of Art, University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa. The internationally known artist is a native of Tuscaloosa and a graduate of the University. His exhibit will feature photographs, sculpture and drawings. He will lecture 5:00, November 5th at the Gorgas Library. A reception will follow. The exhibit continues through December 22nd. http://www.as.ua.edu/art.

Continuing ....
... "Images Constructed" at the Jennifer Hunt Gallery, Cahaba Village Plaza. Conceptual photographs by four regional photographers through November 14th. http://www.JenniferHuntGallery.com
... "Illuminations & Reflections", new work by Birmingham's Melissa Springer and David Young of New York. Melissa will be showing her 19x19 inch series of silver gelatin floral prints at the Garden Center at Birmingham Botanical Gardens, Thursday, October 22nd, 6-8 p.m. The show continues through January 1. http://www.bbgardens.org
... Atlanta: "Black Line of Woods", by Minneapolis photographer Alec Soth at the High Museum through January 3rd. http://www.high.org
... "Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness: American Art from the Yale University Gallery" at the Birmingham Museum of Art through January 10th.
... Nashville: "Twilight Visions: Surrealism, Photography, and Paris" by world famous photographers on display through January 23rd, 2010 at the Frist Center in Nashville. http:/ www.fristcenter.org.
... Columbus: "Now and Then: Snapshots of the South", historic photos by A.S. Williams and contemporary images by Jerry Siegle at the Columbus Museum in Columbus, Georgia through January 31. http://www.columbusmuseum.com

Last chance... (You should really take a road trip to see this one)
...Troy: "The Nature Of Being Southern" is an exhibition featuring 41 past winners of Alabama State Council on the Arts Fellowships including many Birmingham photographers through November 8th at the Troy-Pike Cultural Arts Complex. http://www.tpcac.org
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CAMERAS BROOKWOOD OPEN HOUSE AND LIGHTING SALE
The Saturday after Thanksgiving, November 28th, from 12:30 p.m. until 5:00, we will hold our "Open House" and "Lighting Sale". Westcott, RPS Studio, and Giotto background will be sale priced for this day only. Sale prices will be announced in our Thanksgiving Day newsletter. A drawing for free equipment will be held at 12:30.
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MANUFACTURERS PROMOTIONS
MANFROTTO REBATE on carbon fiber tripodshttp://www.camerasbrookwood.com/BrochurePage/FLYER_ManfrottoRebate.pdf
FREE WESTCOTT SOFTBOXES with purchase
http://www.camerasbrookwood.com/BrochurePage/FLYER_Westcott-StrobeliteOutfit.pdf
ILFORD CONTEST: "Image On A Box"
http://www.camerasbrookwood.com/BrochurePage/Flyer_IlfordPhotoContest.pdf
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cbPhotoLab.com PROMOTION
Start a new holiday tradition. Order 100 standard sized 4x8 inch cards before Thanksgiving and we will GIVE you a Celebration Coffee Cup with your Greeting Card imprinted. Add a new cup each year. A great keepsake. Cards are normally returned in three weekdays or less. Greeting Card Price List.
The Coffee cups should be ready before the end of November. "Celebration Coffee Cups" were introduced in http://www.camerasbrookwood.com/EmailPage/ThisWeekInPhotography_2009-10-15.html
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FOR SALE BY OWNER http://www.camerasbrookwood.com/EmailPage/Newsletter_UsedEquipment.html
Equipment to sell or wanted to buy? Reply with the information for a free week of exposure.
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NEWSLETTER SPECIALS
- Professional studio grade compact boom arm by Redwing, sold for $429. This is the last product in a line we no longer carry. Buy for $199.

- Stylish Delsey Leather Camera Bag $242; newsletter special $179 de2006.

Wasabi Green 60 gig "Memory Kick" sells for $319, demo shelf model, one only, $239. Perfect for travel to download your images from your camera. Built in card reader. This is an external hard drive with an LCD interface to show your photos and record your music for playback through speakers or headphones.

Repair estimates are always free- call us at 205 822-2106
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LAUGH with Ron Bowen
Real, honest to goodness, undoctored, newspaper headlines:
- "County to pay $250,000 to advertise lack of funds"
- "Volunteers search for old Civil War planes" (Let me know how that works out. rb)
- "Army vehicle disappears - An Australian Army vehicle worth $74,000 has gone missing after being painted with camoflage" (Good job. rb)
- "Caskets found as workers demolish mausoleum - We had no idea anyone was buried there."
- "Ten Commandments - Supreme Court says some OK, some not"
- "Utah Poison Control Center reminds everyone not to take poison"
- "Federal Agents Raid Gun Shop, Find Weapons" (What are the odds? rb)
- "Statistics show that teen pregnancy drops off significantly after age 25" (I would have guessed 20. rb)
- "Attorney accidently sues himself" (He had forgotten that he owned the company that he was sueing. rb)
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