July 1

Nikon Launches D5000 Cashback Scheme

Photovision Roadshow - Windsor

Nikon D5000 cashback scheme

Nikon UK is celebrating 50 years of its pioneering F-Mount lens system by offering up to £75 cashback on D5000 and lens combination purchases, until 31st August 2009. Customers are entitled to claim £50.00 cashback on purchases of a D5000 single lens kit (camera body plus any single AF-S NIKKOR lens) and £75.00 on a D5000 twin lens kit (camera body plus any two AF-S NIKKOR lenses). The promotion runs from the 1st July 2009 until the 31st August 2009 (inclusive), and all claims must arrive by 30th September in order to qualify. For more information on the promotion, and how to submit your claim, please visit: www.nikon.co.uk/cashback

PhotoVision Roadshow - Windsor

It was great to see such a good turn-out for the first Photovision Roadshow at Royal Windsor Racecourse yesterday. Despite it's having been the hottest day of the year so far the F2 stand was busy most of the day and it was good to be able to look at several readers portfolios

June 29

Photovision Road Show Windsor Tuesday June 30

The very popular Photovision Road Shows make their first visit to Windsor tomorrow (Tuesday June 30) F2 Freelance will be in attendance and, as ever, keen to review delegate portfolios, so don't forget your folio. The show takes place at the Royal Windsor Racecourse, Maidenhead Road, Windsor Berks SL4 5JJ - to get to the event by car leave the M4 at junction 6 signposted Slough Central,Windsor A332, Eton. Take the first left following the A332 to Windsor. For further details about Photovision Roadshows please click here

June 23

Landscape Photographer of the Year 2009

Take a view, the Landscape Photographer of the Year Award, is the brainchild of internationally respected landscape photographer Charlie Waite, one of today’s most respected landscape photographers. The competition offers a total prize fund exceeding £20,000, plus an eight-week exhibition at the National Theatre and the publication of a full colour book of Best Entries. For more details please click here

June 16

Digital Photo and Imaging Show 18 & 19 June

London’s leading professional photography show and knowledge-based conference: The Digital Photo and Imaging Show  takes place at the Business Design Centre, in London (nearest Tube Angel) this Thursday and Friday (18th June - 10am until 6pm and Friday 19th June - 10am until 5pm). DPI’s exhibition area includes industry leaders in the photographic market such as Hasselblad, Nikon, Adobe, Broncolor, Profoto, Apple Solutions Experts, HP, Wacom and is supported by leading associations  and magazines. Hasselblad will be running an H3D Studio day during DPI show.  Photographers will be able to handle the latest Hasselblad Cameras in a live shoot, capturing images and then processing them through Phocus Software – for both PC and Mac. The Adobe Theatre will run 45-minute presentations by some of the best Adobe presenters in Europe. The Apple Solutions Experts’ Hands-on Theatre in association with DPI will be providing an opportunity to learn the power of photography on the Mac. The Apple software range provides incredible tools for managing your photographic assets.  Speakers taking part in the BJ P Lecture Programme include seminars from Lisa Pritchard, Nadav Kander, Brian Griffin and David Alan Harvey and a live interactive debate on both days. DPI featured speaker is Guy Gowan, who has manipulated images since the first digital scanning devices were developed and amassed a wealth of experience during his 25 years working at the cutting edge of technology in the creative industry around the globe. Manufacturers’ Seminars featuring Adobe, Apple, HP, Nikon and OnOne will be 40-minute sessions on the latest products as well as the opportunity to meet the speakers again inside the exhibition area for a more hands-on experience. Editorial staff from F2 Freelance will be at the show on both days and reviewing folios, so don’t forget to bring your book!

Entry to the DPI show is free if you register online by June 17th or £10 on the door. To register, and for more details, visit www.dpishow.com

June 2

Ian Parry Scholarship 2009 - call for entries

Digital Photo & Imaging Show – London - 18 & 19 June
Guardian/RPS Joan Wakelin Bursary - call for entries

Ian Parry Scholarship 2009

Ian Parry was a 24 year old photojournalist who died while on assignment for the Sunday Times during the Romanian revolution in 1989. The Scholarship was set up by Ian’s friends and family in order to build something positive from such a tragic death. A competition is held each year for photographers who are either attending a full-time recognised photography course or who are 24 years old and under. The first prize is 3,000 GB Pounds towards an assignment, to be published in the Sunday Times Magazine, and automatic acceptance onto the final list of nominees for the prestigious Joop Swart Masterclass in Amsterdam. Runners up awarded highly commended and commended will each receive 500 GB Pounds.

Entrants must submit:  

A digital portfolio of 12 images via FTP, following Ian Parry guidelines

An application form

A brief synopsis of a project they would undertake if they won the award

All applications must be digital. The FTP instructions and application form are available from www.ianparry.org Submission deadline Wednesday 24th June. The Ian Parry 2009 jury is so far confirmed as: Don McCullin Patron, Tom Stoddart Trustee, Eugene Richards and Ian’s family. Judging will be held on the 3rd July. The Ian Parry Exhibition 2009 will again take place in London at the Getty Images Gallery, running for one week from the 5th August 2009. Key sponsors for Ian Parry 2009 are The Sunday Times, Getty Images and Canon.

Digital Photo & Imaging Show – Islington Business Design Centre - London
Thursday 18th & Friday 19th June 2009

Back for its 2nd year the DPI Show is bigger, better and still FREE* to attend for those who pre-register at www.dpishow.com/tickets.asp

The DPI Show 2009 sets out to build on the reputation justly acquired in it’s opening year of providing a genuine knowledge centre for Professional Photographers and those working towards a career in the industry.
 
Topping the bill in the BJP Insight seminar series for 2009 is internationally respected portrait, fine art and advertising photographer Nadav Kander www.nadavkander.com and Veteran travel and documentary photographer, David Alan Harvey.

Meanwhile on the hands on side of the event The Adobe Theatre will run 45-minute presentations providing all the latest tips and tricks for Photoshop CS4, Lightroom and other CS4 software components offering sound advice on best practice, while the Apple Solutions’ Experts Hands-on Theatre, in association with DPI, will provide an opportunity to learn the power of Aperture from Apple.
*The DPI show is FREE to attend if you pre-register online at www.dpishow.com/tickets.asp  (tickets cost 12 GB Pounds on the door for those who have not pre-registered)

Guardian/RPS Joan Wakelin Bursary - call for entries

Published today across the centre spread in The Guardian newspaper is the winner of the 2008 Guardian/RPS Joan Wakelin Bursary winner Jackie Dewe Mathews www.jackiedewemathews.com . An audio-slideshow of Mathews series can be viewed by clicking here Ghosts: Albinism in Tanzania

The Guardian / Royal Photographic Society Joan Wakelin Award each year offers a bursary of £2,000 for the production of an overseas photo essay. Entry for the bursary is free of charge and open to all photographers. To apply for the award photographers should submit up to 12 images evidencing their approach to the medium along with a proposal for their chosen photo essay by 31 July 2009. Shortlisted candidates will be invited for interview early in September, and the winning photo essay will be published by Guardian News and Media and Royal Photographic Society Journal next spring. To download an entry form please click: entry form PDF

May 27

Canon Enables Manual Video Exposure on EOS5D MkII

May 14

Sigma DP2 now available in UK

Sigma Imaging (UK) Ltd has announced that the DP2 compact digital camera is now available in the UK shops at an SRP of £599.99. The DP2 will be selling alongside the Sigma DP1 and offers new features such as a 24.2 mm (equivalent to 41mm on 35mm) f/2.8 lens and a faster, TRUE II, processing engine. The DP1 and DP2 remain the only compact digital cameras to feature an APS-C sized Foveon image sensor allowing SLR quality images from a pocket size camera. Since the DP2’s announcement at Photokina 2008, several new features have been added to the camera including 3200 ISO and a Quick Set button allowing users fast access to the eight most commonly used camera options. A new, improved version of Sigma PhotoPro software is bundled with the camera which will also open Foveon’s RAW images from previous Sigma digital cameras.

Full details on the DP2 can be found at www.sigma-dp.com/DP2

May 7

AOP OPEN 2009 - call for entries

Correction: f2 Freelance April/May 2009, Vol 3, no 1

The Association of Photographers 2009 AOP OPEN is literally that: open to all photographers, be they professional, student or enthusiast. Run and endorsed by the Association of Photographers, the aim of the Open is to showcase outstanding individual images and acknowledge excellence in photography through a diversity of styles and subject matter. There are no categories or themes in this competition so the choice of entry is entirely up to the photographer. 2009 is the tenth anniversary of the AOP OPEN which each year attracts a world wide entry. Images will be judged by 5 of the creative industry’s most respected professionals and the selected images will be exhibited in the AOP Gallery from 5th to 28th August and published in the accompanying catalogue. The prizes will be presented at the gala evening at the AOP Gallery in London on 6th August, and will be presented to the Overall Winner plus Judges’ Choice selections and Public Choice winner. The deadline for online entries is midnight 17th May 2009 and there is a 12 GB Pound fee per image entered on line. More details from www.the-awards.com

Correction: f2 Freelance April/May 2009, Vol 3, no 1

In our review of the Canon EOS 50D (f2 April/May, vol 3, no 1, pp58-60) we stated that the camera takes SD memory cards. This is incorrect and the camera actually uses Compact Flash cards. We apologise for any confusion caused.

April 30

Fujifilm Distinctions Awards goes global

For 2009 Fujifilm Professional has opened its Distinctions Awards to worldwide submission. The Awards has an open brief and is open to any photographer - professional, enthusiast or student. The only stipulation is that submissions must have been originated on film from Fujifilm's range of professional or consumer films. Images are scanned and then submitted via the Distinctions website, www.fujifilmdistinctions.co.uk - the closing date for entries is 1 September 2009. Entry is free and photographers can submit as many images as they like. The judging panel for this year's competition is Camilla Brown from The Photographers' Gallery, Aidan Sullivan from Getty Images, Photographer Simon Roberts, and Jerry Deeney from Fujifilm Professional. The overall winner will receive £1,000. The second placed photographer will receive £500 and third place will receive £250. The top three images, plus a selection of Merit winners will feature in an Autumn exhibition to held at Bayeux in London's West End. For further details on the Fujifilm range of Professional film visit, www.fujifilm.co.uk/professional

April 29

Nikon Training Courses - Spring 09 

Nikon have announced a series of training course scheduled over the coming months including: 

D90: a practical based course that will demonstrate the features and benefits of the D90, including High Definition video mode and camera settings to maximise still images. Available Dates: June 4 Kingston; June 24 Kingston

D3/D3x/D700: designed for users wishing to understand the technology behind Nikon’s cameras and utilise the range of features found in Nikon’s newest professional Digital SLR cameras. Available Dates: May 23 Bristol; June 9 Kingston

John Clements’ Speedlight Intermediate Level 2 Course:  Master multiple Speedlight photography with this intermediate level course. It is presented by one of the most experienced and respected users of the system combining theory with the genuinely practical. June 1 Kingston

Business of Wedding Photography – Oswin/Walton: Award-winning photographers Julie Oswin AMPA and Steve Walton FMPA will guide you through the process of building and running a successful Wedding Photography business. They will offer a personal insight into the skills and techniques they have used to become one of the country's leading wedding photographers. The course will cover two days and includes lunch. September 14 Kingston

Nikon Software and Workflow Course Level 1: The Capture NX2 Software training course will give delegates a basic understanding of Nikon's image editing software, a tool which helps photographers get the most from their NEF, JPEG or TIFF images. The course will also provide an overview of the Nikon Transfer and Nikon View packages which make up Nikon's Software suite.  June 10 Kingston

Courses with Multi-award winning photographer Uzair Kharawala: Business and Beyond Seminar: presents this day long seminar examining how to be creative in photography and in business, by being one step ahead of your competitors May 14 Stockley Park

Portraits for Profit Workshop: Tap into the lucrative ‘Lifestyle Portraiture’ market, join award winning photographer Oz on his hands-on workshop which focuses on the techniques for producing highly creative images on location. This course has been designed for a maximum group size of eight delegates. June 18 Kingston

Equestrian Event Photography: an action-packed training day on Equestrian photography. Learn how to shoot "saleable" Show Jumping and Dressage images with expert guidance at an equestrian farm in Oxfordshire. July 7 Slade Farm Oxfordshire

Places are limited and early booking is advised. For more information and pricing please visit: www.nikon.co.uk/training

April 25

Arles Photography Festival 2009

2009 is the 40th anniversary of Les Rencontres D’Arles Photographie, which runs 7th July to 13th September. Opening week, in which the great and the good of the art, editorial, and documentary photography from across the globe traditionally gather in Arles takes place from 7th to 12th July when photography envelopes the ancient town. Principal Exhibitor for the 40th anniversary year is Nan Goldin, whose guest exhibitors include David Armstrong, Duane Michals, Brian Griffin, Martin Parr and Joan Fontcuberta. In a special event for the  40 YEARS OF RENCONTRES there will also be exhibitions by Willy Ronis, Robert Delpire, Jean-Claude Lemagny and, original founder of Les Rencontres, Lucien Clergue. As ever just about every free wall in Arles will also include some form or shape of official or fringe photographic exhibition.

Arles welcomes everyone with a passion for photography and for the fourth consecutive year the Rencontres d'Arles are organising portfolio sessions allowing emerging photographers to benefit from the advice of international publishers, curators, museum directors, agency heads, gallerists, collectors, critics, photo editors and leading photographers and even, in some cases, to obtain concrete offers of exhibitions or publication. In the course of a 20-minute discussion they are given a critical assessment, together with advice and contacts that may be useful in terms of their practice and the dissemination of their work. Photo Folio Review is for all photographers, whatever their approach, method or branch of the medium and registration is open now on the Rencontres d'Arles website at photofolio@rencontres-arles.com / www.rencontres-arles.com

A couple of words to the wise. Arles is a very small Roman town with a finite number of hotel rooms and opening week attracts thousands of visitors. So if you are intending to visit Rencontres D’Arles in opening week 2009 check out the web site for hotel contact details and book absolutely as soon as you can. Finally Arles in every way is about photography whether you are attending formal portfolio review or not you are bound to end up talking about your work with kindred souls you have until then never met: so whatever the current restrictions on bucket shop airline baggage don't forget your folio

April 24

Brian Griffin's new Blurb book

Brian Griffin is the latest well known photographer to launch a short run new book, The White Glove, through Blurb.com. He comments: "This is my project on Flint Michigan and its auto industry. Essentially the photography centres upon my 10 day stay at UAW Local 651, made possible through the kindness and generosity of Art Reyes its president, staff and union members." For more information and to order please click here The White Glove

To keep up to date with Brian Griffin's work please click here www.briangriffin.co.uk

To produce your own book on Blurb.com or see what other gems are available please visit www.blurb.com

April 20

TIPA Awards announced

Nikon continues to blaze the Digital SLR success trail: winning 2009 TIPA awards for Best D-SLR Advanced  for the D90 and Best D-SLR Professional for the D3x. TIPA, or Technical Image Press Association, is Europe’s leading image press association. Its awards are chosen by 29 European photographic magazines in 13 countries and given to products that the jury consider to be the very best in their category in terms of overall quality, performance and benefit for the defined end-user. There’s also little surprise to see that the long awaited Canon EOS 5D Mark II also found a hit with the judges who awarded it Best D-SLR Expert in 2009. Canon also scooped the prizes for Best Expert Compact, for PowerShot G10, and Best Professional Lens for the TS-E 17mm f/4L.  Also featured in this year’s TIPA Awards is Profoto’s new D1, series which took the Best Compact Flash System award. Best Studio Generator went to the Broncolor Scoro A4S and the Data Robotics Drobo is named the Best Storage Backup System while Best Medium Format D-System goes to the Hasselblad H3DII-50. For a full breakdown on the 2009 TIPA Awards please visit www.tipa.com

April 14

Nikon launches AF-S DX 10-24MM F/3.5-4.5G ED

Nikon launches AF-S DX NIKKOR 10-24MM F/3.5-4.5G ED

Nikon UK has announced the introduction of the AF-S DX NIKKOR 10-24MM F/3.5-4.5G ED lens, a DX-format ultra-wide-angle zoom lens. The new lens offers a picture angle equivalent to a focal length of 15 to 36 mm in FX/35mm format, with a fast and quiet, ring-type, silent wave autofocus motor. An internal focusing system ensures the lens barrel length does not change while focusing and filter size is 77mm. The  10-24MM F/3.5-4.5G will be on sale May 1st at RRP: £799.99 / €972.00 More information about Nikon products from www.nikon.co.uk

April 7

JESSOPS announce EOS1Ds MkIII price cut

UK retailer Jessops has this afternoon announced a price reduction for the flagship Canon EOS1Ds MkIII (Body only) to 4338 GB Pounds plus VAT. More information from www.jessopsbusiness.com

April 6

freshfacedandwildeyed09 at The Photographer's Gallery - call for entries

£15,000 Jeff Vickers FRPS/Genix Imaging Bursary

- call for entries

freshfacedandwildeyed09 at The Photographer's Gallery

Applications are now open for the second annual recent visual arts graduates exhibition at London’s Photographer’s Gallery. The show presents the most dynamic new photographic work from across the UK. For more information and online applications visit www.photonet.org.uk/freshfacedandwildeyed09 between 3 – 19 April 2009.

£15,000 Jeff Vickers FRPS/Genix Imaging Bursary

- call for entries

The Royal Photographic Society’s Jeff Vickers FRPS / Genix Imaging Bursary aims to inspire and encourage talented young photographers to excel in their field. The Bursary, worth £15,000 over three years, is open to anyone under the age of 30 either already working in commercial photography, or students at a college or university who demonstrate a flair for imaging and creativity, and a true commitment to building a career as a professional photographer. For further information please visit www.rps.org/bursaries/Jeff-Vickers-Genix-Imaging-Bursary

2 April

Spicer Hallfield Calls In Administrators

Spicer Hallfield, the Bucks-based presentation solutions company has appointed administrators to find a purchaser for the business. Mike Smith, the current owner, said in a statement today “The worldwide banking crisis has created critical financial challenges for the company. Despite offering further injection of shareholder investment we have unfortunately been unable to reach agreement with the bank on additional lending facilities. Sadly, in these circumstances the directors have no option other than to appoint administrators to find a buyer – in the meantime it is business as can normally be expected under these circumstances.” Spicer Hallfield CEO John Wyatt is working with administrators, MCR, to keep the business running day to day during the search for a potential buyer.

25 March

Canon launches EOS 500D

Tamron launches 60mm macro for APS-C

Nikon updates View NX and Nikon Transfer

Canon EOS 500D

Canon this morning announced the EOS 500D a 15.1MP, APS-C format, digital SLR which continues its roll-out of full HD 1080P video into Digital SLR cameras. The camera also features Canon’s Digic 4 processor and ISO sensitivity up to 3200, expandable to 12800, promising photographers the opportunity to shoot in the dimmest light conditions. A built-in HDMI connection allows easy review of images and movie clips on any compatible HDTV and, as would be expected, the EOS500D also features the EOS integrated cleaning system. The EOS 500D (body only) will  be available from early May 2009 priced at £869.99 / €999.99 RRP inc. VAT.

Also announced this morning is the entry level Speedlite 270EX. Replacing the current 220EX, the Speedlite 270EX is aimed at photographers wanting to expand their flash photography beyond the built in flash and those who want a small: pocketable flash unit to complement their EOS-1D or EOS 5D series, offering more power than usual for its class and size, as well as a zoom and bounce head. The Speedlite 270EX will be available from early May 2009 priced at £149.99 / €169.99 RRP inc. VAT.

For further information on Canon products please visit www.canon.co.uk      

Tamron launches 60mm macro for APS-C

Tamron has launched the SP AF60mm F/2.0 Di II MACRO for digital SLR cameras with APS-C size image sensors. The lens covers an equivalent angle of view of 93mm when converted to the 35mm format and has a fast maximum aperture of F/2.0. Maximum magnification ratio is  1:1, with a minimum working distance of 100mm (3.94in.). The SP AF60mm F/2.0 Di II MACRO is expected to be made available in mounts for Canon, Nikon (with built-in AF motor) and Sony.

Price and launch dates to be announced: further information from www.tamron.co.uk

Nikon software update: View NX 1.3.0 and Nikon Transfer 1.4.0

Nikon has released software updates which takes ViewNX to version 1.3.0 and Nikon Transfer to 1.4.0. Please visit the links below for information about the improvements to the software and instructions on installing the updates.

ViewNX 1.3.0 Full Version for Windows:

http://nikoneurope-en.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/27088

ViewNX 1.3.0 Full Version for Macintosh

http://nikoneurope-en.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/27087

Nikon Transfer 1.4.0 Full Version for Windows

http://nikoneurope-en.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/27085

Nikon Transfer 1.4.0 Full Version for Macintosh

20 March

Alamy.com off line for maintenance this weekend

Alamy.com have announced the web site will be taken off line for a short period during the night-time this weekend. This will be between 03.00am and 08.00am on Sunday 22nd March (USA EST Saturday 11pm - 4am Sunday).

17 March

Sennheiser shotgun microphone for EOS5D MkII on show at Calumet's Canon Week

The continuing expansion of broadband sees rapidly increasing freelance opportunities for the sale of moving as well as still images. In an interview with Guardian picture editor Roger Tooth, to be published in the April/May issue of F2 Freelance Photographer, Editor David Land discovered that the newspaper recently purchased a series of Canon EOS5D MkII camera bodies specifically on account of its HD video capability. The onset of HD video also seems to be gathering speed on the accessories market with Calumet this week announcing the arrival of an EOS5D MkII compatible Sennheiser shotgun microphone for improving sound quality in urban the surroundings where freelances shoot most. More information on the Sennheiser shotgun microphone and Calumet’s Canon Week from www.calumetphoto.co.uk

12 March

Fujifilm streamlines film range

Fujifilm Professional is stopping production of two of its slower moving lines of film. The specialist duplicating film, Fujichrome CDU II, will be discontinued from April, followed by tungsten balanced Fujichrome T64 Professional in July. Fujifilm is also ceasing to produce of 24 exposure rolls of Neopan 400 135, but the high-speed black and white film will continue to be available in 36 exposures and 120. For further details on the Fujifilm range of professional film visit www.fujifilm.co.uk

8 March

Canon moves to fix DSLR errors

Canon moves to fix EOS-1D Mark III and EOS-1Ds Mark III auto-focus and "Err 99" errors

Canon has learned that some EOS-1D Mark III and EOS-1Ds Mark III users have been experiencing problems with the accuracy of their cameras' auto-focus: the digital SLR cameras focus becoming soft if an AF point other than the centre AF point is used. Canon have announced that free accuracy checks and adjustments will be provided to affected products. For the full Canon announcement and to access a registration page for accuracy check and adjustment please click here Canon auto-focus error page

Canon has also discovered that abnormal mirror operation occurs in some EOS-1D Mark III and EOS-1Ds Mark III digital SLR cameras. In affected cameras the mirror does not operate even if the shutter button is pressed, and the following message "Err 99 Shooting is not possible. Turn the power switch to <OFF> and <ON> again or re-install the battery" appears frequently on the camera’s LCD monitor. Free repairs will be provided to affected products. For the full Canon announcement and to access a registration page please click here: Canon Err99 error page

In both instances Canon says prior registration and appointment is preferred before sending your camera for service. After you have submitted the form you will be contacted by a representative of a Canon Service Centre within one week for a service appointment. Any cameras received without a pre-registration and appointment will be serviced at the earliest possible opportunity.

3 March

Sigma launches new zooms

Sigma has announced three new lenses. The 10-20mm F3.5 EX DC HSM replaces the current F4-5.6 model: providing f3.5 across the zoom’s entire range and an ultra wide 102.4 degree angle of view. The 18-50mm F2.8-4.5 DC OS HSM replaces the current f3.5–5.6 optic and the 50-200mm F4-5.6 DC OS HSM supersedes the previous 55-200mm zoom. As would be expected all three lenses now incorporate the Sigma’s hyper sonic motor technology, as well as full manual focusing capability. The 18-50mm standard zoom and 50-200mm  telephoto also include optical stabilisation. The new lenses are expected to be in the shops in six to eight weeks and prices have yet to be announced.

More information on the Sigma lens range from www.sigma-imaging-uk.com

27 February

Bowens upgrades Gemini lighting range

Bowens has announced a complete redesign and upgrade of its popular Gemini monolight range. Entry-level Gemini 200 and 400 units are soon to be complimented by the launch of the ‘extra power and precision’ Gemini ‘R’ and Gemini PRO models.

Bowens marketing director, Robert Cook, comments that the range has been forged in the shadow of a recession to offer cutting edge technology at a range of cost options: effectively simplifying lighting set-up challenges for today’s photographers

Key features include: Full TravelPak compatibility offering the user a mains or battery powered monolight system that fulfils a ‘shoot anywhere’ brief, precision ‘tenth of a stop’ accuracy on new twin-dial controls on remote control and Pro units, and a cross-platform compatible plug-in radio trigger module option with Pocket Wizard, Pulsar and Litelink wireless triggering compatibility.  The new Gemini ’R’ will be available this spring in 250 or 500 Ws sizes ( 250 ‘R’ head: £349.99 (incl VAT):  500 ‘R’ head: £415.90 (incl VAT). Kits start from £894.99 incl VAT) Further information from Bowens online at www.bowens.co.uk

20 February

NIKON announces second price increase

Nikon UK this morning announced it will be introducing a second price increase on the 1st March 2009 across a range of Imaging and Optics products. The price increase is due to the continuing relative weakness of Sterling and the strength of the Yen. The good news however is that Nikon’s statement includes the announcement that selected digital SLRs and the popular COOLPIX camera series will not see an increase as a part of this readjustment. Individual digital SLR models excluded from the increase are not identified. Nikon will be launching an updated Recommended Retail Price list at www.nikon.co.uk from 1st March 2009.

19 February

£15,000 Jeff Vickers FRPS/Genix Imaging Bursary

- call for entries

The Royal Photographic Society’s Jeff Vickers FRPS / Genix Imaging Bursary aims to inspire and encourage talented young photographers to excel in their field. The Bursary, worth £15,000 over three years, is open to anyone under the age of 30 either already working in commercial photography, or students at a college or university who demonstrate a flair for imaging and creativity, and a true commitment to building a career as a professional photographer. For further information please visit www.rps.org/bursaries/Jeff-Vickers-Genix-Imaging-Bursary

18 February

Canon extends tilt and shift lens range

Focus-On-Imaging Birmingham NEC 22-25 February

Canon tilt and shift lenses

Canon has this morning further developed its range of tilt and shift lenses with the launch of an ultra-wide angle 17mm and a new 24mm. At 17mm, the TS-E 17mm f/4L becomes the widest view tilt and shift lens available in 35m format and as a result offers increased opportunities for a variety of specialities. The TS-E 24mm f/3.5L II is an upgrade to the current TS-E 24mm f/3.5L, which now includes Canon’s patented sub-wavelength structure coating (SWC) designed to minimise the ghosting and flare sometimes caused by internal reflections. The TS-E 17mm f/4L and TS-E 24mm f/3.5L II also feature multiple UD elements to reduce chromatic aberration. Tilt and shift are ± 6.5° tilt and ±12mm shift for the TS-E 17mm f/4L and ± 8.5° tilt and ±12mm shift for the TS-E 24mm f/3.5L II. In both cases, as would be expected the tilt and shift mechanism rotates +/-90° allowing shift in any direction and tilt in any direction relative to the shift. Both optics will be available from May 2009. United Kingdom RRP for the TS-E 17mm f/4L is £2749.99 / €3049.99 with the TS-E 24mm f/3.5L II priced at £2399.99 / €2659.99 RRP, in both instances including VAT.

For further information please visit www.canon.co.uk

Focus-On-Imaging Birmingham

2009 is the 20th Anniversary for Focus-On-Imaging at Birmingham’s National Exhibition Centre. As in the past Focus promises to be a bumper event with loads of opportunities to both try and buy the very latest kit, as well as attend lectures and workshops across a great breadth of photographic specialities. For Focus 2009 F2 Freelance Photographer magazine will be joining our friends from The Bureau of Freelance Photographers and based at the BFP stand (Hall 9 Stand K1). F2 Freelance Editor David Land will be at Focus all day on Tuesday 24th February and Publisher Simon James will be at the event for the full four days. Both will be happy to review portfolios and discuss the business side of freelancing.

Focus-On-Imaging occupies halls 9 & 10 of the NEC and is open 10am - 6pm Sunday, Monday, Tuesday and 10am - 5pm Wednesday 25 February

For more information on Focus please click here www.focus-on-imaging.co.uk

17 February

EKTAR 100 launched in 120 Format

KODAK Professional EKTAR 100 fine-grain colour negative film, first announced announced at Photokina in October 2008 and until now only available in 35mm format, has now been launched in 120 format and will be available in the UK from April. More information from www.kodak.com

13 February

Anthony Suau wins World Press Photo of the Year 2008

American national Suau wins the award for his black-and-white image, taken in March 2008, as part of a story commissioned by Time magazine, of an armed officer of the Cuyahoga County Sheriff's Department moving through a home in Cleveland, Ohio, following eviction as a result of mortgage foreclosure. Police officers are required to ensure that houses repossessed for this reason are clear of weapons, and that the residents have moved out. Suau will receive a cash prize of €10,000 from World Press Photo at an awards ceremony in Amsterdam on 3rd May. In addition Canon Europe, a global corporate sponsor of World Press Photo since 1992, will provide Anthony Suau with an EOS 5D Mark II camera. Suau’s story as a whole went on to win second prize in the Daily Life category of the contest. More details, and a full list of winners, from www.worldpressphoto.org

Good news also for the World Press Awards competition in the announcement that TNT, a global corporate sponsor of World Press Photo since January 2003, has extended its sponsorship for a further three years

9 February

Nikon launches 35MM F1.8 DX format prime lens

Nikon has this morning announced the AF-S DX NIKKOR 35mm f/1.8G, wide aperture DX NIKKOR lens. The fast maximum aperture lens incorporates Nikkor’s ring type silent wave motor within a compact, lightweight design including a non-rotating front element and filter mount. When mounted on a DX-format SLR, the 44° picture angle is the 35mm equivalent focal length of 50mm, with a minimum focusing distance of 0.3 meters (0.98 ft) and has a filter size of 52mm. RRP is £199.99 with a predicted date for arrival in the shops of 6th March. Further information from www.nikon.co.uk

8 February

Smith's snow covered pier storms ahead

Here at F2 Freelance we’re frequently obliged to agree it’s very difficult indeed to build a career as a landscape photographer in today’s digital world. The perceived wisdom has it that it's actually possible to generate income from landscape imagery, but you either have to be very canny with your meta-tags in digital libraries, or start out assisting one of the select band of advertising photographers who also holds a reputation as a location specialist. So it’s great to be able to foreground this month’s featured Starting Out photographer in F2 Freelance, Toby Smith, for whom the perceived wisdom appears to hold no fears. It’s not our general policy to use this section of the web site to plug a feature in the magazine; but Smith’s taking full advantage of opportunity, in this instance the weather, is an example to us all. In discussing the shoot he comments that while much of “the rest of Britain saw the snow as an excuse to stay at home. I found myself thinking snow chains and landscape.” The resulting image of night time snow on Brighton’s derelict West Pier has so far achieved the main double page spread in The Guardian newspaper, on Friday 6th February, appears again today, across two pages, in the Review section of The Sunday Times. Full interview with Toby Smith in the February/March F2 Freelance Photographer.

Click here to view Toby Smith's Pier picture

Toby Smith's exhibition Light After Dark can be seen at the Tenderpixel Gallery, 10 Cecil Court, London WC2N 4HE February 13-24th

5 February

Nikon seminars at Focus-on-Imaging

Nikon UK is gearing up for its annual appearance at Focus-on-Imaging at the NEC, Birmingham later this month.

Visitors to the Nikon Stand at Focus-on-Imaging (D40, Hall 9) can expect an exciting seminar program including Magnum photographer Stuart Franklin, movie photographer Alex Bailey, who is featured in the February/March issue of F2 Freelance, travel photographer Steve Davey, wildlife photographer Andy Rouse, and Charley Boorman, who with his team of three travelled the world By Any Means with Nikon cameras. Nikon’s complete range of products, including the flagship the D3X, will also be on the stand along with an expert team on hand throughout the event to answer your questions. More information from www.nikon.co.uk

Focus on Imaging this year takes place at the Birmingham NEC from 22-25th February – professional registration at www.focus-on-imaging.co.uk/registration.htm

2 February

Canon launches EOS Professional Network

Canon today announced the launch of the EOS Professional Network (EPN) across the UK & Ireland.  The Network will consist of EOS Professional Centres and EOS Professional Stockists. EOS Professional Centres and Stockists will have specialist trained staff able to demonstrate Canon’s unique workflow solution from capture through to print on PIXMA inkjet and large format printers using Canon’s range of premium papers and inks. The EPN will hold a wide range of Canon imaging products including EOS system, DPP software, lenses, projectors and scanners, and stage regular demonstration days and pro events.

In addition, EOS Professional Centres will offer photographers the chance to try Canon professional kit within a dedicated studio with professional lighting.

Centres will also hold a full range of rental stock and members of Canon Professional Services (CPS) will be able to use EOS Professional Centres to drop off and collect kit for repair or sensor clean. For more information and a current list of EOS Professional Centres please visit: www.canon.co.uk/eospro-network

26 January

Last chance to enter International Garden Photography competition

McCullin & McCurry at Travellers' Tales Festival

International Garden Photographer of the Year

There are just five days left for entries to the current International Garden Photographer of the Year competition, which closes on 31 January 2009 at 24.00 GMT. Entries can be made via the IGPOTY web site and there are substantial prizes to be won including £5,000 for the best overall single image, which is accompanied by the title "International Garden Photographer of the Year." The best overall portfolio - sponsored by Calumet  - attracts a prize of £3,000. This is the second time the event has been held and IGPOTY today announced this year’s competition opens for entries on 1st March 2009 with a closing date of 30th November 2009. More information and competition rules from www.igpoty.com

Travellers' Tales Festival

The weekend of 28 February - 1 March 2009 sees  the Travellers' Tales Festival, a get-together of some of the world's greatest travel writers, photographers and film-makers at the Royal Geographical Society in London. Included in the line-up are both Don McCullin and Steve McCurry neither of whom need an introduction. Further details and tickets from www.travellerstalesfestival.com

19 January

16th Annual European Publishers Award

The European Publishers Award for Photography, now in its 16th year, is a major initiative to encourage the publication of contemporary photography. Sponsors this year are Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG and the 2009 Jury will be hosted in Rome by this years project leader Peliti Associati. The European Publishers Award for Photography competition is a unique collaboration between six European Publishers – Actes Sud (France), Apeiron (Greece), Dewi Lewis Publishing (United Kingdom), Edition Braus (Germany), Lunwerg Editores (Spain) and Peliti Associati (Italy). Entrants must submit a substantial, completed and unpublished photographic book project. The winning project is then published in book form simultaneously by each of the publishers in their own country and in their own language, resulting in perhaps the most extensive cultural collaboration currently existing in Europe. The winning book will be published in autumn 2009.

For more detail please visit  www.dewilewispublishing.com/EUROAWARD/EUROAWARD2009.html

16-18 January

SWPP 2009 Convention, Novotel London West

Apologies for the last minute announcement but for the next three days we’re very pleased to be attending the SWPP 2009 Convention at the Novotel London West, 1, Shortlands, London, Hammersmith W6 8DR  (nearest tube Hammersmith). The show opens at 10.00 am this morning, 16th January, and continues through Sunday 18th, with a host of master classes and seminars as well as two very full floors of trade stands covering just about everything photographic for the working professional. Hope to see you there and don’t forget the folio! Entrance to the trade show is free and seminar tickets are available at the event.

Full convention and seminar details from www.swpp.co.uk/convention/

15 January

Sigma 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM

14 January

NIKON UK extends Winter Cashback Offer

Deadline extended for Scotrail Press Photography Awards

NIKON UK extends Winter Cashback Offer 

Nikon UK today announced an extension of its winter cash back promotion offering customers up to £50 back on purchases of Nikon D60 digital SLR camera kits until 31st March 2009. The cash back offer is available on all lens combinations purchased between 17th November and 31st March 2009 (inclusive). Details from www.nikon.co.uk/cashback

ScotRail Press Photography Awards

SCOTRAIL have extended the deadline for entries to the First ScotRail Press Photography Awards awards until 5PM on Monday 19th January.  Staff, freelance, trainee and student photographers working in Scotland now have an extra few days of grace to dig out their best pix and safely upload them onto the system. 

To check out the rules of entry and information about the categories please click here www.scottishppa.com

13 January

Bowens Maxilite Kit offer

Calumet Prospec Memory cards

Olympus E-30 D-SLR and promotions  

Calumet/Bowens Maxilite Kit offer

In a New Year Offer from Bowens purchasers of the Bowens Esprit Gemini 500Ws two-head lighting kit, buying at Calumet, can also buy the Maxilite barndoor, filter and gel holder kit (BW6652) at a reduced rate of £78.25 ex VAT, saving over £94 ex VAT-  offer available until 31st January 2009 Details from

www.calumetphoto.co.uk/item/BW4305UK&t=CM02&a=CM02/

Prospec Memory cards

Calumet today also announced new 16Gb memory cards in both SD and Compact Flash for their Prospec range. The 16GB SD card has transfer speeds topping at 22.5 MB/s. With UDMA technology, the CF card delivers speeds up to 45 MB/s. Both perform smoothly in temperatures as low as -13° F and as high as 185° F. All ProSpec cards are backed by a Calumet’s Hassle-Free Warranty. More information and prices from www.calumetphoto.co.uk/store/prospecnew?t=CM02&a=CM02

Olympus E-30 D-SLR and promotions

Good news for Olympus users. Olympus this morning announced that UK delivery on the E-30 D-SLR will be early February and offered a series of incentives to E-system users. New purchasers of an E-30 D-SLR who sign up on-line before 28 February can receive a free Olympus E-system swing bag. For more details on this offer and other current incentives from Olympus please click here  www.olympus-europa.com/promotion

12 January

NIKON UK price increase announced

Nikon UK today announced a price increase across its range of imaging and optics products. Stating the increase comes as the result of volatile exchange rate conditions, Nikon says pricing will continue to be reviewed on a regular basis.

To view Nikon's recommended retail price list please click here
www.nikon.co.uk/customer_services/brochure_request/pdfs/UKPriceListJanuary09.pdf

8 January

Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8

Samsung 24mm Ultra-wide compact

Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 EX DG HSM

Sigma this morning launched the 24-70mm f/2.8 EX DG HSM, a compact large aperture standard zoom lens, which for the present will be sold alongside the current Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 EX DG. As well as incorporating a hyper sonic motor to ensure quiet and high speed auto focus the lens also features full manual focusing capability, extra low dispersion glass, two special low dispersion glass elements and three aspherical lenses. Minimum aperture is f22, minimum focusing distance 38cm, and the zoom has a maximum magnification ratio of 1:5.3. Weighing in at 790 grams the zoom has an 82mm filter size and is available in Sigma AF, Nikon AF, Canon AF, Pentax AF and Sony AF fittings at a highly competitive SRP of £799.99.

More information from www.sigma-imaging-uk.com

Samsung WB500

Staying on the subject of wide angle Samsung this morning announced the WB500 digital compact featuring both a 10x optical zoom and 24mm ultra wide lens, a potentially highly useful pocket camera for the working freelance. The 10 mega pixel WB500 also includes Dual Image Stabilisation, both optical and digital image stabilisation, HD movie capture, and Samsung's new "Smart Scene Recognition" technology, featuring 11 optimized picture pre-settings such as Portrait, Night portrait, Macro and Macro Colour. Face detection and a new “Blink Detection Mode”, where the camera will take a series of shots when closed eyes are detected complete the package at an as yet to be confirmed price point of £299.00.

More information from www.samsungcamera.co.uk

20 December

EOS 5D MkII now in stock at Jessops

Jessops this morning announced they now have the long awaited Canon EOS 5D MkII in stock - price is £2429.68 excluding VAT for the kit version bundled with a 24-105mm zoom and £1813.97 excluding VAT body only, in each instant coming with a free Sandisk 8GB USB Cruzer memory card. Click here for more

Click here for Canon EOS 5D MkII spec

18 December 2008

New instant film from Fujifilm

Fujifilm Professional has added a new film to its range. FP-3000B is a fine grain, high speed, black and white, peel apart instant film. This 3000 ISO film was initially designed to be used in the scientific and medical industries. It is easy to use and has a very short development time of just 15-30 seconds. The film offers exceptional image quality with improved highlights and incorporates a new development accelerator for the shortened development times. The Fujifilm range of professional instant films also includes FP-100C Gloss, FP-100C Silk, FP-100B  and FP-100C 4" x 5". The 4" x 5" 10-sheet pack film fits into a Fujifilm PA-45 back or a Polaroid 550 pack back. It is available to buy now from www.fujilab.co.uk or all Fujifilm recommended UK photographic distributors and retailers.

11 December 2008

Nikon Solutions

New Nikon Firmware release

Nikon Solutions Expo

Great to meet everybody at Nikon Solutions Expo over the past couple of days - our next major event will be Photovision Roadshow at Hatfield House on 28 April.

New Nikon Software release

Nikon has announced two new software downloads: both are now available via the Nikon web site.   

Camera Control Pro, the software that allows photographers to control a camera remotely from a computer using either a wired or a wireless connection, has been updated to version 2.4.0.  
Click here to download this update for Windows.
Click here to download this update for Macs.

Capture NX 2.1.1 has been updated to support the D3X and Mac OSX 10.5.5.   Please visit the links below for more details. Windows download here. Mac version here.

9 December 2008

Nikon Solutions to be first public showing of Nikon D3X DSLR

We're looking forward to meeting all of you that make it to Nikon Solutions at Olympia today and tomorrow - we were in to load the F2 Freelance stall last night and it certainly looks like it's going to be a bumper show. As well as stage and studio shooting opportunities, including catwalk fashion shows, portraits, bridal and macro, Nikon promised access to the very latest kit. The company is very much living up to this promise with their latest DSLR, the top of the range D3x launched last Monday, at the show (and in the shops by late December). To describe the D3x as formidable doesn’t quite do justice to the new DSLR which offers a 24.5 megapixel FX, or full frame, format CMOS sensor boasting an ISO range of 100 to 1600. The shutter is made of a Kevlar/carbon fiber composite, and the EXPEED image processing engine enables it to shoot at up to 5 fps.

Expert technical advice will be on hand, as well as free masterclasses and seminars, speakers including internationally acclaimed wildlife photographer Andy Rouse. On the F2 Freelance Photographer stall we’re interested to view folios, talk about all things Freelance and we hope also to have a few copies of Alex Bailey's new book, which he will be siging after his presentation around 4 o'clock.

New for 2008 at Nikon Solutions is the addition of The Magnum Masterclass in collaboration with HP. Themed masterclasses led by award-winning photographers and industry experts, including John Clements, Uzair Kharawala, Martin Grahame-Dunn and Gareth Jones, will be running both on stage and in the studio. Solutions Expo also offers the opportunity to try out the latest products from some of the imaging industry’s leading brands – including HP, Mitsubishi, Epson, Lexar and Apple, as well as how Nikon digital cameras and wireless technology can enhance your workflow. Solutions Expo also features  the Discovery Awards Gallery foregrounding the work of emerging photographers from colleges and universities around the UK in this exclusive exhibition, all brought to you by the Nikon Academy.

29 November 2008

digitalrailroad.net

Nikon Solutions

digitalrailroad.net closes down - latest

Online photo library digitalrailroad.net, featured in the June/July 2007 issue of F2 Freelance, ceased trading on 1 Nov. Initial hopes of marketing Digital Railroad as a going concern have come to nothing and liquidator Diablo Management, is now selling off the company’s hardware. To this end it has destroyed all image files hitherto held on Digital Railroad servers. There are no plans to reimburse part used subscriptions.

In respect of monies collected after 14 November 2008 and until 19 December 2008 only however, Digital Railroad will continue to collect fees for images used, and forward to the photographer 70% of the proceeds.

An information page for Digital Railroad Inc has been set up by the liquidator www.diablomanagement.com which can be viewed at

www.diablomanagement.com/announcements/digital-railroad-inc.html

Nikon Solutions Expo

9-10 Dec:

Nikon Solutions

Our next major event is Nikon Solutions Expo, at Olympia on 9 & 10 December. Again we will be on hand to view folios, talk about all things Freelance and run the F2 Freelance book shop

Nikon Solutions provides access to the very latest Nikon kit along with stage and studio photo opportunities, including catwalk fashion shows, portraits, bridal and macro. Expert technical advice will be on hand as well as free masterclasses and seminars, speakers including internationally acclaimed wildlife photographer Andy Rouse.

New for 2008 is the addition of The Magnum Masterclass in collaboration with HP. Themed masterclasses led by award-winning photographers and industry experts, including John Clements, Uzair Kharawala, Martin Grahame-Dunn and Gareth Jones, will be running both on stage and in the studio. Solutions Expo also offers the opportunity to try out the latest products from some of the imaging industry’s leading brands – including HP, Mitsubishi, Epson, Lexar and Apple, as well as how Nikon digital cameras and wireless technology can enhance your workflow. Solutions Expo also features  the Discovery Awards Gallery foregrounding the work of emerging photographers from colleges and universities around the UK in this exclusive exhibition, all brought to you by the Nikon Academy.

Advance registration for Nikon Solutions Expo is free of charge so why not reserve your ticket today at

http://www.solutions-expo.co.uk/register_now.htm

25 November 2008

READER OFFER: Portrait Professional

Portrait Professional is a new intelligent airbrushing software that lets you improve your photos instantly and simply just by moving sliders. It's easy and fast to reshape all or any aspects of the face to make it more attractive, fix skin blemishes, reduce and/or remove wrinkles and adjust the lighting on the face to make it more flattering. All of these operations require a minimum of artistic ability: the automatic airbrush does all the hard work for you!

A free trial can be downloaded from www.portraitprofessional.com

Standard price for this innovative software is £39.95 and F2 Freelance readers can buy at a special 10% extra discount price by entering coupon code F212 when ordering on-line

18 November 2008

Photographer's Gallery

Today marks something of a milestone in British Photography as, after 37 years, The Photographer’s Gallery has closed.

The closure is however only temporary  as the gallery, founded by Sue Davies OBE in 1971, is moving from its long time home in Great Newport Street to new premises a ten minute walk away behind Oxford St: opening at 16-18 Ramillies Street on 6th December. The good news is that the Ramillies Street Photographers Gallery will have double the gallery space of Great Newport St and access will remain free of charge.

For further details about the new space, a map showing how to get there, and details of forthcoming events visit The Photographer’s Gallery web site at www.photonet.org.uk    

8 November 2008

BJP Vision

BJP Vision

Great to see so many people, who'd travelled from all parts of the country to attend BJP Vision at the Islington Business Design Centre; and to discover so many of you are already subscribers to F2 Freelance. Our Editor David Land spent the entire day looking at folios, and hearing stories of the ups and downs of freelancing. Several that have a message for a wider audience will be making their way into F2's pages over the coming months

One conversation point for the day turned out to be the Moving to London Graduate Guide in the current issue. An awful lot of copies were sold over the course of the day, with many specific mentions of the use of, and need for, the guide; but it also provoked quite a bit of debate.

Some students (notably from Carmarthen College and Newport, but also from Yorkshire and the North West) were unconvinced of the need to move to London to begin their freelance career. Here at F2 Freelance we've long thought a Moving to London Graduate Guide an absolute necessity, as London can look very daunting to someone moving here for the first time. Certainly there is a healthy living to be made outside London in the, increasingly sophisticated, social and wedding arena, but it's enormously difficult to make your mark in editorial from outside town. It's also very much the case that the great majority of desks commissioning freelance photography in the UK are in London.

We hope those of you moving to London, to take the next step on the freelance career path, this year find our guide really useful. Jen Allan, who compiled it with the help of several top freelances, moved down from Sheffield University in June so much of it's written from bang up to date personal experience.

We are however always keen to hear opinions contrary to our own, and success stories made long distances from London, so if you've comments, criticisms, or contributions to make on this issue please go to the F2 blog www.f2freelancephotographer.blogspot.com and get blogging - freelancing certainly isn't going to get any easier over the credit crunch months ahead and here at F2 we're keen to hear any and all suggestions and stories about generating work, or for that matter the pitfalls you've encountered along the way.

6 November 2008

BJP Vision

Photovision Roadshow

Today we're getting ready for BJP Vision at the Business Design Centre in Islington tomorrow (Friday 7/11/08). As ever at Vision F2 Editor David Land and Publisher Simon James will be on our stand to view your portfolios and we'll also have back issues and subscriptions at a reduced rate for the duration of the event. So if you're an established professional, working semi-pro or just starting out in the industry please feel free to stop by and say hello.

Also attending this year is F2 Editorial Assistant, Jen Allan, who wrote our current issue's Moving To London, Graduate Guide, having done so herself in the summer – so if you’ve any questions or concerns about moving to the big city Jen’s the one to ask - come and see her on the F2 stand!

Vision opens at 10.00 am sharp tomorrow: with lectures and seminars beginning at 10.30. First up is with Sam Faulkner, closely followed by rising star Simon Roberts, so make sure you get there early!

It was good to see so many of you at Photovision Roadshow at Brand's Hatch on Tuesday. In 2009 we will be attending Photovision Roadshows at Hatfield House on 28th April, Ricoh Arena Coventry on 12th May, and Royal Windsor Racecourse on 30th June and Brand's Hatch (2009 date TBA)

4 November 2008

Photovision Roadshow, Brands Hatch. Register for a free ticket at http://www.forwardevents.co.uk

3 November 2008

Photovision Roadshow

BJP Vision

This week we're at the Photovision Roadshow at Brands Hatch on Tuesday 4/11/08, and then BJP Vision at the Business Design Centre in Islington on Friday 7/11/08. We're happy to view portfolios, and will have back issues and subscriptions at a reduced rate for the duration of the events. So if you're an established professional, working semi-pro and just starting out in the industry please feel free to stop by and say hello!

4 Nov

Photovision Roadshow, Brands Hatch. Register for a free ticket at http://www.forwardevents.co.uk

7 Nov

BJP Vision, Islington Business Design Centre. £10 entry at http://tinyurl.com/4uo6qn

29 October 2008

Roll Up Roll Up!!

Bring Your Portfolios

Next week we'll be at the Photovision Roadshow at Brands Hatch, and BJP Vision at the Business Design Centre in Islington. We'll be selling back issues and subscriptions at discounted rates, and our team will be on the lookout for promising talent, so make sure you bring along your portfolios. We're always on the lookout for new photographers with interesting stories to tell about the business side of freelance photography to feature in our magazine. Dates and details below....

4 Nov

Photovision Roadshow, Brands Hatch. Register for a free ticket at http://www.forwardevents.co.uk

7 Nov

BJP Vision, Islington Business Design Centre. £10 entry at http://tinyurl.com/4uo6qn

23 September 2008

Expo dates for your diary...

f2 will be at the following events over the coming months:

23-25 Oct

Mac Live Expo, Olympia, London. Register for a free ticket at http://tinyurl.com/5ewoon

MacLiveExpo is joining forces with CreativeProExpo at London’s Olympia for a major cross-platform, digital event and this year photography will be featured throughout. MacLive Expo and Creative Pro Expo are to be built around a series of targeted areas providing specific focal points on the creative market, from Digital Photography to Design Print & Publishing and Digital Audio & Video to Business Applications. Features dedicated to each area include free seminar sessions, hands-on labs, theatre workshops, photo opportunities and dedicated master-classes. F2 Freelance Photographer will be in attendance on all days, so why not stop by and see us while visiting the show?

4 Nov

Photovision Roadshow, Brands Hatch. Register for a free ticket at http://www.forwardevents.co.uk

7 Nov

BJP Vision, Islington Business Design Centre. £10 entry at http://tinyurl.com/4uo6qn

9-10 Dec:

Nikon Solutions Expo, Olympia. Register for a free ticket at http://tinyurl.com/5yg7yj