Monday, March 27, 2017

Think Tank Photo’s New “Signature” Camera Bag Series Features Advanced Fabrics For A Modernized Classic Shoulder Bag

Santa Rosa, Calif. – The Signature Series from Think Tank is a modernized version of the classic shoulder bag. Whether one is a young urban professional or corporate photographer, the Signature shoulder bag is as fashionable as it is functional. Hand sewn, advanced fabrics blend weather protection and durability with the classic feel of fine wool. Genuine leather detailing and metal hardware add character and stand up to the rigors of daily use.
“The new Signature Series features a modern fabric that is soft to the touch and yet is durable,” said Doug Murdoch, Think Tank Photo’s CEO and lead designer.  In addition, the zippered flap provides full closure and security to the main compartment, or tucks away when not in use.  It is a next generation design for today’s discerning photographer.”

KEY FEATURES
·      Dedicated laptop/tablet compartment: Signature 10 fits a 10” tablet; Signature 13 fits a 13” laptop
·      Secure clasps on front flap with one-handed operation
·      Dedicated phone pocket fits up to an iPhone 6s+ or S7 Edge
·      Wide handle pass-through for attaching to rolling luggage
·      Large front pocket for an extra strobe, rain cover or small book
·      Long, cushioned neoprene shoulder pad positions easily when worn cross-body
·      Zippered front pocket provides security for small items and includes a built-in organizer for pens and business cards
·      Quilted velex dividers can be customized to fit gear
·      Shorter dividers can be made into shelves to stack short lenses and primes
·      Dividers and bottom foam can be removed for a completely collapsible bag
·      Although the bag’s outer fabric is treated with water resistant coating, a seam-sealed rain cover is included for downpour conditions

GEAR CAPACITY

·      1 standard size DSLR with 3–4 prime lenses and accessories
·      A complete Mirrorless camera system with 3–4 lenses and accessories
·      10” tablet fits inside a dedicated compartment

·      1 standard-size DSLR with mid-range zoom attached plus 2–3 additional lenses
·      13” laptop fits inside a dedicated compartment

MATERIALS
Exterior: All fabric exterior treated with durable water resistant coating while fabric underside is coated with polyurethane for superior water resistance. The bag also has 240D wool-like 195G nylon/poly blend, full-grain leather, antique-plated metal hardware, highest quality YKK® RC-Fuse zippers, 550D polyspun, nylon seatbelt webbing, neoprene, 3-ply bonded nylon thread.

Interior: 210D silver-toned nylon lining, polyurethane-backed quilted Velex liner and dividers, high-density closed-cell foam dividers, 2x polyurethane coated nylon 210T seam-sealed taffeta rain cover, nylon binding, 3-ply bonded nylon thread.

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
Signature 10
·      Internal Dimensions: 11.8” W x 7.8” H x 5.1” D (30 x 20 x 13 cm)
·      Exterior Dimensions: 13” W x 9.1” H x 5.9” D (33 x 23 x 15 cm)
·      Tablet Compartment: 11.4” W x 7.8” H x 0.8” D (29 x 20 x 2 cm)
·      Weight: 2.8 lbs. (1.3 kg)

Signature 13
·      Internal Dimensions: 13.3” W x 9.1” H x 5.1” D (34 x 23 x 13 cm)
·      Exterior Dimensions: 14.6” W x 10.4” H x 6.3” D (37 x 26.5 x 16 cm)
·      Laptop/Tablet Compartment: 13” W x 9.1” H x 1.2” D (33 x 23 x 3 cm)
·      Weight: 3.1 lbs. (1.4 kg)



ABOUT THINK TANK PHOTO
Headquartered in Santa Rosa, California, Think Tank Photo is a group of designers and professional photographers focused on studying how photographers work and developing inventive new carrying solutions that meet their needs. They are dedicated to using only the highest quality materials and design principles, and employing materials that are environmentally benign.

Tuesday, March 7, 2017

Register Now for Latin America: Stories That Drive Change, April 8 & 9 The University of Miami


Register Now for Latin America: Stories That Drive Change


Image courtesy of Mia Tramz from the Time, Inc / LIFE VR production Defying the Nazi's.
Image courtesy of Mia Tramz from the Time, Inc / LIFE VR production Defying the Nazi’s.
We, at The Alexia Foundation, are busy preparing for our upcoming seminar Latin America: Stories That Drive Change. The seminar will take place April 8 & 9 at The University of Miami in Miami, Florida. It’s time to start making your plans to be there.
The seminar has a top-flight line-up. Ami Vitale will talk about passion projects and finding your voice. Pablo Corral Vega, founder of POYLatam, will showcase some of the best current work from Latin America. Adriana Zehbrauskas will discuss her body of work and her use of Instagram. Mia Tramz, who is leading the development of VR at TIME, Inc, will discuss VR and 360 videos. Whitney Johnson, National Geographic’s Deputy Director of Photography, will discuss cultivating and working with photo editors. Mike Davis will talk about what grants exist and how to successfully apply for them.
Two novel things about our seminar is that after morning talks, attendees will break into smaller groups so they can work more closely with speakers and experts in areas they are most interested in. We’ll also have project reviews where a select number of attendees will be able to get feedback on grant applications. 
Additionally, we’ll be having a reception on Saturday evening where past winners Aaron Vincent Elkaimand Mary F. Calvert will talk about their projects and we will announce The Alexia 2017 winners. 
The cost for the seminar is $95 if you register before Mar. 24, $110, if you register after Mar. 24. Lunch, coffee breaks and the Saturday evening reception are included in the price of the seminar. The University of Miami School of CommunicationThe Knight FoundationPhotoWings and the Nikon Ambassador Program are co-sponsors of this event.
Register Now!
We have set up a special room rate of $149/night for a limited number of attendees at the nearby Courtyard Marriott in Coconut Grove. The discounted rooms will be available for booking until Mar. 10. You can book directly at the link:  Latin America Seminar at University of Miami – Attendees Room Block Apr2017.

Download Latin America: Stories That Drive Change Schedule

For questions about Latin America: Stories That Drive Change, please contact Eileen Mignoni at eileen@alexiafoundation.org.

Thursday, January 12, 2017

The Perfect Exposure Gallery: Vamos Bien! Photographic Exhibition on Cuba, January 7th to February. 2, 2017

Cuban Revolution, New Year's Day in 1959, Photograph by Charles Trainor
Vamos Bien!

ABOUT THE EXHIBIT
The Perfect Exposure Gallery is proud to present Vamos Bien! From Saturday Janurary 7th to February 2nd 2017. The exhibition, which comes after the death of longtime revolutionary leader Fidel Castro, will include recently discovered images by late photographer Charles Trainor along with images from 20 contemporary photographers offering a glimpse into the multifaceted country.

'On New Year's Day in 1959 Fidel Castro's guerrillas toppled Fulgencio Batista, a week later Castro entered Havana. Photographer Charles Trainor, traveling from Miami, documented the dictators first days as Havana celebrated with the rebels and the leaders of the new regime executed hundreds of Cubans in Morro Castle. Trainor's images, only recently discovered, reveal a collection of hundreds of black and white negatives that recorded the parades and faces of the rebels and the Cuban people.

Part II: The exhibit will also feature Cuba through the frame of 20 foreign and local photographers, offering a small glimpse into a country that remains alluring and mysterious to the general public, the photographers will include: Al Diaz, Alejandro Ernesto, Alisa Adona, Bryan Beasley, Charles Trainor, E.K Waller, Emily Corbato, Jason Zakrzewski, Jimmy Dorantes, kathy Park Wilson, Kip Harris, Leslie Bernstein, Malakhi Simmons, Mark Edward Harris, Rene Huemer, Roy Dybuncio, Susan Goldman, Victor Villegas, Vincent Hernandez, and Waleska Santiago. 

ABOUT THE PHOTOGRAPHER
Charles Trainor (1927-1987) was a photographer in Miami from the 1950's to the 1970's. During the middle years of the last century Trainor crossed paths with subjects that would become icons in the present day. The photos of Elvis, The Beatles, and Ali not only defined his photography but also a city that was becoming a player on the world's stage. Miami was the point in all three of their history where the world took noticed, two with concerts and one with a fight. Trainor's dramatic photograph of the late U.S. President John F. Kennedy caught the attention of the late President who requested a copy of the photograph and returned one to Trainor with his signature. Over the years Trainor's work was published in national and international publications: Life and Look magazine, Paris Match, Geo, Sports Illustrated, Rolling Stone magazine and various books and documentaries.

ABOUT THE GALLERY
The Perfect Exposure Gallery is a recognized venue in Southern California to display the work of award winning and accomplished photojournalists as well as works of photographers that regard artistry and craftsmanship as a standard of excellence. The mission of the Perfect Exposure Gallery is to present exhibits free of charge to the general public with the following goals to exemplify the rich variety and impact of photography, freedom of expression, a forum for the aesthetic, the contemptible and the sublime.


Exhibition dates: Saturday 7, January 2017 to Thursday 2, February 2017 
The ashes of Fidel Castro approach Cemeterio Santa Ifigenia in Santiago de Cuba on Sunday, December 4, 2016. Photograph by Al Diaz / Miami Herald

Wednesday, January 11, 2017

Leica Lounge with Andrew Kaufman Thursday, January 12, 2017 | 7:00-8:30 PM

Leica Lounge with Andrew Kaufman


Thursday, January 12, 2017   |   7:00-8:30 PM   |   RSVP


Join us in the Leica Lounge on Thursday, January 12, 2017 with photographer Andrew Kaufman. Andrew will discuss his latest book, The Isthmus, which chronicles his decade-long project to document the people and places shaped by the construction of the new Panama Canal.

Kaufman's book, The Isthmus, will be available for purchase and signing after the presentation.

As always, Leica Lounge is kindly sponsored by Brooklyn Brewery. Bring a friend and try out Brooklyn's latest brews.
Leica Store Miami
372 Miracle Mile   |   Coral Gables, FL 33134
(305) 921-4433   |   info@leicastoremiami.com
www.leicastoremiami.com

Thursday, December 8, 2016

Fidel Castro’s tomb, meant to resemble a kernel of corn, becomes an instant attraction