THIS WEEK IN PHOTOGRAPHY 04-22-2010

NEW PRODUCTS

Canon's new PowerShot S90 compact camera has most of the features of their top-of-the-line G10 but stuffed into a compact, lightweight body. The 10 megapixel camera has an ISO range of 80-3200 and a selling price of $414.00 Complete specs can be found on Canon's website.

We now stock Blue Crane Digital series of DVD's for various Canon and Nikon camera dslr models. The DVD's are approximately 90 minutes long and are arranged in logical chapters so that you can move at your own pace and return later to individual subjects. Most DVD's are $24.95.

NEWSLETTER OPINION SURVEY
The winner of the $50 gift certificate is Marcus Cobb. Marcus' name was drawn by Melissa from the emails of everyone who replied. Thank you all. Your response was a great help.

WEEKLY -> MONTHLY NEWSLETTER
Our weekly newsletter will become a monthly newsletter after this issue. We will initiate "social interaction" with a Facebook page within the coming month. Facebook will (hopefully) address immediate, time sensitive news from which the newsletter can take the most pertinent info and allow the monthly newsletter to (hopefully) provide deeper, more comprehensive information.

PHOTO CONTEST
Upload a picture of your favorite Bruster’s ice cream moment to their facebook page from April 1st through April 30th. Receive the most votes and win prizes. The rules page is at http://www.brusters.com/promotions_photo.asp

"Prissy Savoring Bruster's Ice Cream" by Melissa. "Vote for my photo of Prissy to win!" ~ Melissa

PHOTO EXHIBITIONS
Continuing...
"Concrete Wilderness" at the Jennifer Hunt Gallery, Cahaba Village Plaza, Friday. April 16th, 6-8 pm. A group show by photographers David Diodate, Vicki Hunt, Parn Moxley, and Richard Sexton focusing on nature and architectural forms. http://www. JenniferHuntGallery.com

"Dazzling", an exhibition of new photographs by Birrmingham's Sonja Rieger, at Beta Pictoris, 2411 2nd Avenue North through May 3rd. http://BetaPictorisGallery.com

"Birmingham Biennial 3" features is a major juried exhibition commenting on race through May 22nd. Work by photographers Jonathan Hicks, Jackson Echols, and Sonja Rieger will be included. The Exhibition is partnered by Bare Hands Gallery and Amanda Schedler Fine Art. http://www.barehandsgallery.org http://www.fineartbirmingham.com

Atlanta: "The Portrait Unbound" at the High Museum of Art exhibits new work by California photogapher Robert Weingarten. It consists of 20 large scale digital portraits of Americam icons. Through May 30th. http://wwwhigh.org

Closing...
"Red Mountain Rising: An Oral History Collection" at the Lite Box Gallery, 2825 Second Avenue South through April 24th. In oral histories, miners and mining camp residents share their stories of working in the ore mines on Red Mountain. The exhibit features historic photographs and photographs by Melissa Springer. w/thur/fri 12-5, sat 10-2. http://www.RedMountainPark.org

www.cbPhotoStore.com Westcott Lighting Kits are the featured products on our cbPhotoStore Home page. See our Newsletter specials for this month's special offer.

Order your Graduation Cards and announcements online at cbPhotoLab.com. We have many templates available. Pickup instore or shipping is available.

MANUFACTURER'S REBATES
Jill-E Designs is offering a mail-in rebate on most of their fashion-oriented, stylish camera bags. Rebate forms are available in-store or online. Through June 30th. Jill-E Designs Rebate Form

Rebates up tp $50 are offered on select Manfrotto tripods and heads now through June 30th. Details and form are available instore and online. Manfrotto Rebate Info

NEWSLETTER SPECIALS
During April, 2010 CAMERASBROOKWOOD will pay the sales tax on your purchase of a Westcott three light strobe complete outfit.

USPS "Photo Stamp" kit to make 20 Photostamps. Easily turn your photos into real U.S. postge. $19.95; one kit left for $8.95.

EVER WONDER? ... By Ron Bowen
Why women can't put on mascara with their mouth closed?
Why don't you ever see the headline 'Psychic Wins Lottery'?
Why is lemon juice made with artificial flavor, and dishwashing liquid made with real lemons?
Why is the man who invests all your money called a broker?
Why is the time of day with the slowest traffic called rush hour?
Why are they called apartments when they are all stuck together?
Why don't sheep shrink when it rains?
Why isn't there mouse-flavored cat food?
Why the heck didn't Noah swat those two mosquitoes?