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ASMP Review Tonight

If you’re in the New York area and an ASMP (American Society of Media Photographers) member, make sure you register for the portfolio review tonight! Our very own Jacqueline Bovaird will be reviewing commercial photography portfolios so stop by and say hello! ASMP NY Register Here. Location: Tribeca Skyline Studio 205 Hudson Street (Penthouse) NewContinue reading “ASMP Review Tonight”

What Is Art and Why Does It Matter?

Is an online magazine that creates a forum for interpretive experimentation and gives a face to the people who make museums a vibrant presence in the world. This magazine is here because we all “know” that art is important, but do we always know why? Looking at art can provide a much needed refuge forContinue reading “What Is Art and Why Does It Matter?”

Winter Postcards

We thought you would enjoy seeing a selection of winter scenes from our collection: Glasshouse Images Brief history of postcards John P. Charlton of Philadelphia patented the postcard in 1861, selling the rights to H. L. Lipman, whose postcards, complete with a decorated border, were labeled “Lipman’s postal card.” Nine years later European countries wereContinue reading “Winter Postcards”

Santa Clause

Santa Claus, also known as Saint Nicholas, Father Christmas, Kris Kringle, or simply “Santa“, is the legendary and mythical figure who, in many Western cultures, brings gifts to good children during the late evening and overnight hours of Christmas Eve, December 24 There has long been opposition to teaching children to believe in Santa Claus.Continue reading “Santa Clause”

Christmas Eve

A number of historical events have been influenced by the occurrence of Christmas Eve. Christmas truce During World War I in 1914 and 1915 an unofficial Christmas truce took place. The truce began on Christmas Eve, December 24, 1914, when German troops began decorating the area around their trenches in the region of Ypres, Belgium,Continue reading “Christmas Eve”

. .. … It’s Late Fall.

We are weeks away from December 21st , the first day of winter. There’s a chill in the air and I just can’t warm up! Here are some images from our stock library which should get you in the mood. Gloved Hand / Plainpicture Image 1317900403 Deck Chairs in Snow / Millennium Images Image 1049900004Continue reading “. .. … It’s Late Fall.”

Halloween Countdown! 1 day to go…

What could be better than Halloween? Here are some images from our stock library which should get you in the mood. Each day the images will get progressively scary until the 31st. Also, we’ll include Halloween trivia so you can impress at your Halloween party. TRIVIA The ancient Celts thought that spirits and ghosts roamedContinue reading “Halloween Countdown! 1 day to go…”

Halloween Countdown! 2 days to go…

What could be better than Halloween? Here are some images from our stock library which should get you in the mood. Each day the images will get progressively scary until the 31st. Also, we’ll include Halloween trivia so you can impress at your Halloween party. TRIVIA Orange and black are Halloween colors because orange isContinue reading “Halloween Countdown! 2 days to go…”

Connection, Snap Decision, Nikon D3, and Sarah Palin

Here is our September email for the stock division. An archive of all stock newsletters can be found in the “Stock Newsletters” page and will be updated as they are released monthly. CONNECTIONSometimes it’s the hardest thing to do–connecting with another person, putting people in touch with an idea, or communicating in a way thatContinue reading “Connection, Snap Decision, Nikon D3, and Sarah Palin”