Press Release

The 2011 Photography Book Now competition is open for entries. Now in its fourth year and featuring a $25,000 grand prize, this international-juried competition, presented by Blurb, celebrates the very best in self-published photography books and the photographers behind them. For the first time, the competition will also celebrate up-and-coming talent with a Student category. Entries will be accepted in three professional categories – Fine Art, Documentary and Travel.

When Andrew Lu entered the Sigma Corporation of America Scholarship contest, he had two goals: To evoke emotion with his black-and-white imagery and to take home the grand prize. Today, the camera and lens manufacturer announced that Lu has successfully accomplished both of those objectives. The Yorktown Heights, NY, native has been announced as the winner of the second annual Sigma Corporation of America Scholarship Contest, for which he will receive a prize of $5,000 in cash and a $1,000 credit toward Sigma products of his choosing.

Epson America has introduced the latest 13-inch printer, the Epson Stylus Photo R2000. Taking advantage of Epson’s next-generation pigment printing technology, this printer produces vivid, archival prints with an unmatched glossy look and feel that’s optimized for serious photography and other high-level creative applications.

Clik Elite’s padded camera bay protects expensive – and fragile photography equipment – from the hard, harsh outside world. Customizable to fit any photographer’s set-up, the bay features adjustable cushioned dividers to shield and cradle delicate camera bodies and lenses. A zippered inner cover adds yet another level of protection. And the innovative magnetic closure snaps closed like magic, holds like a vise, and releases with the twist of its anodized aluminum knob.

Small accessories – media cards, cables, batteries, bags of M&M’s – stay organized and accessible in the multi-pocketed top flap. A roomy side pocket totes a water bottle or additional lens.

The Magnesian 10 travels easy – the shoulder strap adjusts to fit right, and the strap’s air-cell pad cushions the load. An ingenious sleeve slides onto rolling luggage’s’ handle while cruising through the terminal or train station.

With sharp looking hardware and six color options, the Magnesian 10 – and it’s bigger brothers, the Magnesian 20 and 30 – combine high-performance style with fully-loaded function.