THIS WEEK IN PHOTOGRAPHY 03-11-2010
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NEW PRODUCT
Serious photographers require a high degree of color accuracy; from capturing images through editing and printing. Datacolor has introduced their third generation of colorimeters. The Spyder3 series calibrate LCD, CRT, and laptop displays.

The Spyder3 Pro colorimeter has state-of-the-art optical design and photo-centric interface. It provides accurate, reliable, consistant color with 16 calibration choices, precise white point and gamma control, and a ReCAL option which cuts re-calibration time in half. You don't have to be a color expert to get good results. An embedded sensor automatically measures ambient light for more precision. A calibrated display will help ensure that your prints will match what you have on the screen. We stock the "Pro" and "Express" models for $159.95 and 89.95 respectively

DID YOU KNOW...
that you should change all of the batteries in a flash unit at one time no matter how they test individually? Don't mix brands and certainly not types of batteries. The weaker batteries will drain the charge off the stronger batteries as they try to equalize the load. If the batteries don't come out of the same package, check to make sure that their milli-amp ratings are the same to prevent overheating.

PHOTO EXHIBITIONS "The Birmingham School of Photography Exhibit" features new work by founders Bahman Farzad and Paris Farzad and their most talented students. The exhibit is presented by the Shelby County Arts Council and runs through March 31st. The opening reception is tonight, Thursday, March 11th, 6-8 pm. The gallery is located at 104 Mildred Street in Columbiana. 205 669-0044, http://www.shelbycountyartscouncil.com

Spring Art Show featuring paintings by Judy Bobula of Huntsville with photography by Catherine Pittman Smith and paintings by Maud Belser at the 31 Church Street Studio in Crestline (between Crestline School and Regions Bank). From March 12th to March 31st. Artist reception Friday, March 26th. 205 492-3350

"Role Playing, Using the Figure in Contemporary Art" on display at the Litebox Gallery at Pepper Place, 2825 Second Avenue South through March 13th. Painting and photography by featured artists Bradford Daly, Wes Frazer, Bonard Hughins, Chad Johnson, Megan Kinmber, Celeste Laborde, Johnathan Purvis and Michael Swann. 205 716-1665

Continuing...
"To Make A Picture: The Photography from the Paul R. Jones Collection" on exhibition at the Birmingham Museum Of Art. Photographs by Alabama photographer P.H. Polk chronical campus life at the Tuskegee Institute including images of George Washington Carver, Paul Robeson, Joe Louis, Eleanor Roosevelt and other prominent individuals.

JANET'S TIPS OF THE TRADE
Add a Twist to the Traditional: give your photo a different perspective and add visual impact.

First select a subject and photograph it. Take the same subject and change your approach; give it different looks.

1) Change your perspective; shoot looking up on the subject. The closer you are the more dramatic the effect; the farther away, the more subtle. Try both. See what you like

2) Come in as close as your camera will focus to create impact. Maybe just focus on someone’s eyes or on a single flower instead of the whole plant.

3) Shoot at an angle instead of straight on.

4) Change your focal point by focusing on something in the foreground and throwing your subject out of focus. This will give you something to think about.

The more you add to your bag of tricks the more impact your photos will have separating you from everyone else. Just remember, as with any special effect, overuse will no longer make it special. Vary your techniques in each session. Have fun. Janet

EQUIPMENT FOR SALE

www.camerasbrookwood.com
Our Canon price lists have been added to this, our primary website. Click the Canon logo on the home page and you can then display our various Canon price lists: slr bodies, lenses, flashes, etc. This is the same information that we see at the sales counter. The lists show if the item is (was) in stock when the html page was updated. As we add more manufacturers, we will update the pages more frequently. The goal right now is to update them with current information weekly by Thursday noon. Although not yet very comprehensive (see the slr body price list), individual listings on the price list will link to the product as contained on our cbPhotoStore web site. This site contains complete product specs and comparison capabilities for the listed products. If you find this resource of value (or not), your suggestions are always appreciated.

www.cbPhotoStore.com
The Canon T2i is the featured product on our cbPhotoStore website. You can get complete T2i specifications plus easily compare it's features against other Canon and Nikon slr cameras

www.cbPhotoLab.com
We are testing our online book making resource. Use cbPhotoLab.com, send us a book order this month, pay only $10 for our 20 page book. Reference offer NL0310. We have the cbPhotoLab site set up on an our instore workstation if you had rather work from the showroom.

BOGO SALE
Still going on..... Everything in our front windows is on BOGO sale. "Buy one. Get one."

NEWSLETTER SPECIALS
During March, 2010 CAMERASBROOKWOOD will pay the sales tax on your purchase of the new Canon T2i. Remember, this offer is available only to Newsletter subscribers.

Data Color Spyder3 Express version for $15 off the normal price of $74.95.

LAUGH with Ron Bowen
The soldier who survived mustard gas and pepper spray is now a seasoned veteran.
When cannibals ate a missionary they got a taste of religion.
Don't join dangerous cults: Practice safe sects.
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