Photo Access with Ken McCoy

Photographic training,photo requests,insight,class agendas, multimedia transmissions from the field, wireless technology. For teens and adults with digital point and shoot, 35mm,digital slr and camera smartphones. This info is provided by internationally syndicated photojournalist Ken McCoy.Find out about agencies such as AP, UPI, World Picture News,World Entertainment News Network,PRPHOTOS, and Getty. KEEP UP WITH PHOTO EVENTS VIA PHOTO ACCESS WITH KEN MCCOY @kenmccoypress(twitter) !!!!

Friday, August 29, 2008

Fw: Michael Jackson Celebration

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From: Auntee Boo <chameleoncafefresno@yahoo.com>
Date: Fri, 29 Aug 2008 11:49:46 -0700 (PDT)
To: ken<kenmccoypress@yahoo.com>
Subject: Michael Jackson Celebration

Thanks Ken ...
see ya some time today!

Fw: Billboard and PDN Present: Summer Music Moment Photography Contest

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From: "Photo District News"<Photo_District_News@nielsencomm.net>
Date: Fri, 29 Aug 2008 11:59:00 -0400
To: <xipnek@aol.com>
Subject: Billboard and PDN Present: Summer Music Moment Photography Contest

Billboard and Photo District News
Present:


Summer Music Moment
>>The Ultimate Music Photography Contests >>

We're looking for YOUR Summer Music Moment! Show us the crowds! Show us the artists! We're looking for the moments, the music, the scene through your eyes.

Billboard and PDN have joined forces to produce the first annual SUMMER MUSIC MOMENT photography contest, the ultimate music photography contest for professional photographers. The SUMMER MUSIC MOMENT photography contest is the premium source for music lovers and photographers alike.

Prizes will be awarded in the following categories: Performance, Crowd, Place and Spontaneous Moment with one grand prize winner amongst all.

Deadline: 8.29.08**
**Late? Pay $10 to extend your deadline to 9.10.08

Amateur and Pro Channels to enter online:

http://www.billboardphotocontest.com

Categories:
  • PERFORMANCE: On stage, on the street, anywhere.
  • PLACE: A club, cafe, or other hotspot.
  • CROWD: Fans in any environment.
  • SPONTANEOUS MOMENT: Your best quirky, off-the-cuff shot.
Pro Prizes:

Grand Prize:

A professional D-SLR Camera, PhotoServe Portfolio (Value $860), A Crumpler Photo bag, PhotoPlus Expo Gold Expo Pass, a one-year subscription to Billboard, image(s) published in a September 2008 issue of Billboard Magazine, in the December 2008 issue of Photo District News as well as online at www.pdnonline.com and www.billboard.com.

First Place in Each Category:

Samsung digital camera, PhotoServe Portfolio (value $860), Crumpler photo bag, PhotoPlus Expo Gold Expo Pass, one-year subscription to Billboard, image(s) published in a September 2008 issue of Billboard Magazine, image published in a September 2008 issue of Billboard Magazine, in the December 2008 issue of Photo District News as well as online at www.pdnonline.com and www.billboard.com.

Amateur Prizes:

Grand Prize:

$1,000 cash, an iMac 24 inch 3ghz with photoshop, a point and shoot camera, published on Billboard.com and in a September 2008 issue of Billboard Magazine.

First Place in Each Category:

A digital camera, published on Billboard.com and in a September 2008 issue of Billboard Magazine.

For more info and to enter online
http://www.worldinfocuscontest.com/


Fan's Favorite:

(professional and amateur categories will be combined. There will be ONE winner)

We're leaving the choice to you here. Pick the fan favorite award by browsing the shots and casting your votes. The fan favorite with the most votes wins a Samsung digital camera, Billboard-PDN Swag Bag and published on both www.pdnonline.com and www.billboard.com.

For more information and to enter online visit:
http://www.billboardphotocontest.com




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Wednesday, August 27, 2008

Fw: seminar2008

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From: Jim Ranells <shutterbug043@yahoo.com>
Date: Wed, 27 Aug 2008 15:20:28 -0700 (PDT)
To: Ken McCoy<xipnek@aol.com>
Subject: Re: seminar2008


THIS IS THE OFFICIAL SENDOUT! IGNORE THE OTHER ONE.....(incompleteaddress).Thanks.

  

Photoshop CS3 Seminar
featuring photographer James Ranells

When: Sept. 6th, 2008
Where: Marriott Courtyard
1551 N. Peach
Fresno, Ca. 93727 (across from Fresno Airport)
Time: 10:00 a.m. to 1:00p.m.

Cost: $75

Topics covered: Layers
Camera Raw
Digital workflow
How to get the best images

There are a few spots still available! Hurry!
 
Make checks payable to: James Ranells
                                        P.O. Box 25443
                                        Fresno, Ca. 93729

Contact: James
Ranells @ 559-908-9269
shutterbug043@yahoo.com


James Ranells
www.jamesranellsphoto.blogspot.com


Tuesday, August 26, 2008

Fw: Canon Introduces New EOS 50D DSLR

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Date: Tue, 26 Aug 2008 16:56:07 -0400
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Subject: Canon Introduces New EOS 50D DSLR

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Tuesday, August 26, 2008

In the News

Advanced amateur photographers blur the line between the hobbyist and the professional, looking for professional features and capabilities in their equipment.

New Photoshop.com membership boosts capabilities of desktop experience.

 

When a tri-state wedding photography studio shut down in January, it locked away marriage memories of 3,600 newlyweds.

The market for touch screens has grown quietly for years, both in commercial applications and in consumer devices.

Kubota Image Tools has been donating a portion of their sales to help Rwandan orphans and will continue to raise funds to help this community.

 

The series pairs amateurs with working professional photographers to make images at America's most beautiful locations, while learning how to get the most out Apple's photo editing and management software.

Shutterfly Share Sites help families and other close-knit groups create secure websites to share stories.

The basic idea by Microsoft: automatically stitch together a collection of digital photos you took touring and transform them into a three-dimensional, 360-degree online experience called a "synth."

Displayed visual effects for the opening ceremony and will be used for the closing ceremony on August 24, 2008.

Kluetmeier explains how he got the shot and the difference between Mark Spitz and Michael Phelps as photography subjects.

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imaginginfo Exclusive

Rick Guidotti on his work with albinism and other genetic conditions

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Technique

Amy Postle pushes the boundaries of her art by evoking passion, beauty and emotion with color and black and white films. Learn more...

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Friday, August 22, 2008

Attn:Red Carpet Shooters- Instructions for Saturday

VERY Important!!!!!!!Very Inmportant!!!!!!

Please arrive at the Warners Theatre (1400 Stanislaus) at 3 pm to park check in with me, get your Spot and Credential. You will reccieve you credential from me. You will see the big backdrop for photos north of the theatre. At 6:30 the Red Carpet ends. I would like for us to take a group photo prior to everyone leaving. The show will be TAPED FOR TELEVISION so timing and attire is important!!!!! This will be fun and exciting!!!!

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Thursday, August 21, 2008

Site of the Christian Music Awards


Wednesday, August 20, 2008

2008 Christian Music Awards Update- Venue Change!!!

Photo Credit: Ken McCoy


Attn: Red Carpet Shooters, Seat fillers, Ticket Holders and Fans:


The 2008 Christian Music Awards has been moved to the Warnors Theatre
1400 Toulumne downtown Fresno....

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Thursday, August 14, 2008

Fw: Photog wanted for travel show

Jim Johnson or Beth. Or.........

Take a look:
------Original Message------
From: Mark Loundy
Sender: NPPA Discussion List
To: NPPA-L@LISTSERV.CMICH.EDU
ReplyTo: Mark Loundy
Sent: Aug 14, 2008 5:27 PM
Subject: Photog wanted for travel show

I happened to see this online. I have no connection to the company
posting it:

Major television production company seeks professional photographer
with a passion for travel and cultures to host national television
series. In addition to a great photographic eye, professional
credentials and portfolio, must have a sense of adventure, fun and a
real love of exploring other countries and cultures. Must be male,
between the ages of 30 and 50.

Send C/V, samples of work, headshot and video of you on camera to...

Photo.Showhost@gmail.com (electronic submissions preferred)

Send hard copies to:
Coordinator, Television Editorial Development
Attn: Photo Series Host
1145 17th St. NW
Washington DC, 20036


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Red Carpet Shooter date: Aug 23rd at `Save Mart Center

Photo: Ken McCoy working the Red Carpet In Hollywood


Ok The Red Carpet Event is next Saturday Check in time at the Red Carpet is 3-4 pm( You must email me to get on the list). There will be marked Spots. This will give many of you a great opportunity th shoot a "Hollywood Style" event right at the Savemart Center!!!!! I will be hosting the limousine arrivals and announcing for TV. You will get to shoot some fashion, limos,fans and More!!!!! EMAIL ME : xipnek@aol.com Subject: Red Carpet Photog
The Red Carpet Officially opens at 5 pm.... email me for a spot asap and I will add you to the list to get your "press pass" for this event. after I get the final list we will have a pizza session next week for final details. Last year the class that did this assignment received rave reviews for their photographic skills. Hope to here from you soon.

2008 Christian Music Awards(Save Mart Center)
Matthew West
Jaci Velasquez
Nic Gonzales
Press Play
2103
Bethany Dillion
Crystal Akins
Covenant Messangers
Comedian Broderick Rice
Merche Moore

All in one Place!!!!!!

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Monday, August 11, 2008

Fw: the photoshop seminar

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From: Jim Ranells <shutterbug043@yahoo.com>
Date: Mon, 11 Aug 2008 10:45:18 -0700 (PDT)
To: Ken McCoy<xipnek@aol.com>
Subject: the photoshop seminar

Photoshop CS3 Seminar
     featuring photographer James Ranells
 
When: Sept. 6th, 2008
Where: Marriott Courtyard
            1551 N. Peach     
            Fresno, Ca. 93727 (across from Fresno Airport)     
Time: 10:00 a.m. to 1:00p.m.
 
Cost: $75
 
Topics covered: Layers
                          Camera Raw
                          Digital workflow
                          How to get the best images
 
There are only 20 spots available! Sign up now!
 
Contact: James Ranells @ 559-908-9269
                        shutterbug043@yahoo.com
 
 


James Ranells
www.jamesranellsphoto.blogspot.com

Sunday, August 10, 2008

Christian Music Awards Press Release

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Michele Speich United One Productions
(559) 221-8089
michele.speich@gmail.com
2008 Christian Music Awards
Honors Top Christian Artists
And "Best of The Blessed" *MEDIA ALERT*
The 2008 Christian Music Awards will take place at the Save Mart Center on Friday, August 23 rd at 7:00 P.M. Broderick Rice will Emcee the Awards Ceremony along with hosts Matthew West and Jaci Velaquez. Awards will be presented throughout the evening honoring Male Artist of the Year, Matthew West, and Female Artist of the Year, Jaci Velasquez, along with the Life Time Achievement Award, G.L. Johnson and the National Community Service Award, Bishop Daryll Brister and Local National Community Service Ward, Southwest Police Department. As part of the finale, the 1 st , 2 nd and 3 rd place winners of the Solo/Duet category and the "Praise Team" winner of $10,000 will be announced by United One Productions from an earlier nation-wide singing event.
Ken McCoy will host The Red Carpet Event for the Christian Music Awards this year will have bleachers to give fans the opportunity to see their favorite Christian Artists grace the Red Carpet. Seating for the bleachers is on a first come-first serve basis and the first fifty fans will receive a t-shirt.
Press Check-in for Red Carpet: 3:00 – 4:00 p.m. Red Carpet: 5:00 – 6:30 p.m.
VIP Reception: 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Christian Music Awards
Location: Save Mart Center
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Friday, August 08, 2008

Fw: Photosearch-NORTH AMERICAN BIRDS-$650.00

------Original Message------
From: painet15
To: xipnek@aol.com
Sent: Aug 8, 2008 10:04 PM
Subject: Photosearch-NORTH AMERICAN BIRDS-$650.00

xipnek@aol.com

****************

Painet received the following requests for photos from PD:

Note: We will only accept 8-bit images that open to 20 MB or larger in
Photoshop, with a compression ration of 12:1 or less, if JPEGS.
Otherwords, no file sizes less than 1.6MB.

------------------------------
1) North American Birds
------------------------------

Deadline : 11th August 2008
Request Title: NORTH AMERICAN BIRDS
Request:
Please only upload or send images that meet these exact specifications.

7-6, Chipping sparrow at nest in conifer

7-7, House finch, mourning dove, or robin on nest in hanging basket or
door wreath

7-8, Gray Catbird in blackberries or other brambles

7-14, Water wiggler in birdbath

7-15, Bird bathing at mister

7-16, Birds at birdbath with drip tube

8-11 Northern oriole, Baltimore race, FEMALE, at nest

8-11 Northern oriole, Baltimore race, MALE, at nectar feeder

Format : either landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical)
Use : editorial
Budget
Cover, full page : US$650.00


****************

FOR INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO SUBMIT IMAGES TO PAINET GO TO:

http://www.painetworks.com/helppages/submit.htm

****************
EMAIL YOUR IMAGES TO:
painet@stellarnet.com
NOTE: Indicate which request you are submitting to (by Request Title).
THE REQUEST TITLE MUST BE INCLUDED IN THE SUBJECT FIELD OF THE EMAIL.
****************
-OR-
****************
FTP the images using the instructions at:
http://www.painetworks.com/helppages/ftp.htm
NOTE: If you are FTPing images for any of these requests, email to
painet@stellarnet.com and Indicate which request(s) you have FTPed
images. NOTE: THE REQUEST TITLE MUST BE INCLUDED IN THE SUBJECT FIELD OF
THE EMAIL.This is so we can match the images in FTP with the requests.
Alternately, you might put the request title in the IPTC Caption area.
****************

We REQUIRE images be in 8-bit JPEG format, with a minimum file size of
1.6 MB that opens up to a minimum of 20 MB in Photoshop. If you are
emailing images, Include your contact information (name, mailing address,
telephone numbers, etc.) in the body of the email. If you are FTPing
images, put the contact information in the IPTC (File Info area of
Photoshop).

Note: Some of you replied to this email, thereby emailing your images to
painet15@painetworks.com
Do NOT use this email address. We do not see emails with this address.


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Monday, August 04, 2008

Fw: 1st Annual Hoops 3 on 3 Basketball Tourney! Sign up your team now!

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From: "Save Mart Center at Fresno State" <comments@savemartcenter.com>
Date: Mon, 04 Aug 2008 13:47:26 -0700
To: <xipnek@aol.com>
Subject: 1st Annual Hoops 3 on 3 Basketball Tourney! Sign up your team now!



Don't Miss the
1st Annual
HOOPS 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament!
 
Sign your team up now!

The time is here for the 1st Annual HOOPS 3 ON 3 Tournament at the Save Mart Center.  With fourteen divisions, ranging from the seasoned baller to the second year player, you are assured that you will find a level that matches your play.  The culminating point of the weekend comes on Sunday with the Semi-Finals, Finals and Three Contests all played INDOOR on the wood floor.  Invite your friends and family to come watch you play at the Save Mart Center.  The same floor graced by the likes of the Lakers and our own Bulldogs.  The best part of the tournament is the prize list...CHECK IT OUT AND WIN!



Saturday & Sunday, September 6th & 7th!

Go to www.hoops3on3.com to download your entry form now!


 


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    Fw: PIX Digital Imaging Awards CFE!

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    From: "Photo District News"<Photo_District_News@vnh10.net>
    Date: Mon, 04 Aug 2008 10:33:05 -0400
    To: <xipnek@aol.com>
    Subject: PIX Digital Imaging Awards CFE!

    PIX Digital Imaging Contest 14

    Late Deadline: 8/15/08
    *

    Enter Online:

    http://www.pixdigitalimagingcontest.com/


    GRAND PRIZE WINNER FOR EACH CATEGORY WILL RECEIVE:

    Samsung digital camera
    PhotoServe Portfolio (Value: $860)
    PhotoPlus International Conference Gold Expo Pass
    More prizes TBA


    PEOPLES CHOICE AWARD

    Viewers have a chance to judge their favorite image online and win prizes.

    ALL WINNERS

    Featured in November issue of PDN and in online gallery at www.pdnonline.com

    Featured in a gallery at the winners party during PDN's Photoplus International Conference and Expo
    • advertising campaigns
    • portraits / celebs / music
    • travel / lifestyle
    • fashion / beauty
    • personal / work
    • new talent (students / emerging talent)
    • websites
    Enter Online: http://www.pixdigitalimagingcontest.com/



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    Friday, August 01, 2008

    Fw: Photosearch-GRAPE HARVESTING MISSOURI-$500.00

    ------Original Message------
    From: painet15
    To: xipnek@aol.com
    Sent: Aug 1, 2008 7:36 PM
    Subject: Photosearch-GRAPE HARVESTING MISSOURI-$500.00

    xipnek@aol.com

    ****************

    Painet received the following requests for photos from PD:

    Note: We will only accept 8-bit images that open to 20 MB or larger in
    Photoshop, with a compression ration of 12:1 or less if JPEGS.
    Otherwords, no file sizes less than 1.6MB.

    --------------------------------------------
    1) grape harvesting in Missouri, USA
    --------------------------------------------

    Deadline : 4th August 2008
    Request Title: GRAPE HARVESTING IN MISSOURI, USA
    Request:
    we are looking for a nice, atmospheric image of grape havesting in
    Missouri. As the picture will be used for a lead-in full page it needs be
    of high quality. Ideally showing people during picking grapes and maybe
    even a winery/house in the background.

    Many thanks for your research and hopefully a selection of pics.

    Format : either landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical)
    Use : editorial
    Budget
    Other Usage : US$500.00
    Notes on Budget : The reproduction size will be 1/1 page.
    Usage: English schoolbook for use in Germany only.
    Print-run ca. 500.000

    ****************

    FOR INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO SUBMIT IMAGES TO PAINET GO TO:

    http://www.painetworks.com/helppages/submit.htm

    ****************
    EMAIL YOUR IMAGES TO:
    painet@stellarnet.com
    NOTE: Indicate which request you are submitting to (by Request Title).
    THE REQUEST TITLE MUST BE INCLUDED IN THE SUBJECT FIELD OF THE EMAIL.
    ****************
    -OR-
    ****************
    FTP the images using the instructions at:
    http://www.painetworks.com/helppages/ftp.htm
    NOTE: If you are FTPing images for any of these requests, email to
    painet@stellarnet.com and Indicate which request(s) you have FTPed
    images. NOTE: THE REQUEST TITLE MUST BE INCLUDED IN THE SUBJECT FIELD OF
    THE EMAIL.This is so we can match the images in FTP with the requests.
    Alternately, you might put the request title in the IPTC Caption area.
    ****************

    We REQUIRE images be in 8-bit JPEG format, with a minimum file size of
    1.6 MB that opens up to a minimum of 20 MB in Photoshop. If you are
    emailing images, Include your contact information (name, mailing address,
    telephone numbers, etc.) in the body of the email. If you are FTPing
    images, put the contact information in the IPTC (File Info area of
    Photoshop).

    Note: Some of you replied to this email, thereby emailing your images to
    painet15@painetworks.com
    Do NOT use this email address. We do not see emails with this address.


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