Manfrotto Launches Online Photography Lesson Series in Collaboration with Web Photo School

Bassano del Grappa, Italia (PRWEB) August 31, 2005 -

? Manfrotto, the world?s leading manufacturer of support products for pro video and photography, is proud to announce the launch of a series of practical photography lessons available to the public at http://www.manfrotto.com. The lessons were developed in collaboration with Web Photo School, the California, United States based digital photo education company.

Developed to help Manfrotto customers get the most out of their equipment in various ?real-life? photographic situations, the lessons provide valuable information on how to tackle different subjects from still life to macro, from nature photography to portraits and more. Each lesson has been created utilizing a range of Manfrotto tripods and heads. Each lesson provides detailed information on every step of the photographic process, from setting up the tripod through framing and lighting technique and turning a good photograph into a great one.

?How to Use a Tripod: The Basics? informs readers on how to use Manfrotto tripods to capture beautiful photographs. ?Shooting Glamour in the Studio? teaches users techniques for modifying their glamour photography process to increase image appeal. ?A Close Up Look at Macro Photography? focuses on the use of tripods to get pin-sharp close-up photographs.

These and other online photography lessons are available at Manfrotto?s new portal website at http://www.manfrotto.com.

Manfrotto products are distributed exclusively by Bogen Imaging in the United States. For information, contact Bogen Imaging at info@bogenimaging.com or 565 East Crescent Avenue, Ramsey, NJ 07446-0506.

About Manfrotto

Gruppo Manfrotto are world leaders in the manufacture of professional camera and lighting supports for photography, video, broadcast and entertainment. For 35 years, Manfrotto has been building the world?s widest range of tripods, heads and dedicated accessories to support professional and semi-professional still cameras, from the traditional small, medium and large format to the latest digital camera. Every product in the Manfrotto range is designed to provide a perfect combination of important features such as: load capacity, size, stability, transportability, interchangeability and construction quality ? guaranteeing unique inimitable reliability and longevity.

About Bogen Imaging:

Since 1959, Bogen Imaging (formerly Bogen Photo) has been a leading source for photographic, cinematic and video lighting, supports, and accessories. Many of the most respected manufacturers of precision products for the photographic, video, Cine and lighting are distributed in the U.S. exclusively by Bogen. These include Manfrotto and Gitzo tripods and heads, Kata protective carrying systems and accessories, Avenger lighting grip, I.F.F. ceiling mounted lighting suspension, Metz on-camera flash systems, Gossen light meters, Elinchrom studio lighting systems and a wide host of additional product lines which round out the most complete range of exceptional accessories in the business.

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Manfrotto Sponsors National Geographic?s All Roads Photography Program

Los Angeles, CA and Washington, D.C. (PRWEB) September 22, 2005

Manfrotto, the world's leading manufacturer of support products for pro video and photography, will be a sponsor of the 2005 All Roads Photographers Program.

In connection with National Geographic's All Roads Film Project, this program recognizes and supports talented photographic storytellers from around the world who are documenting their changing cultures and communities through photography.

The 2005 All Roads Photographers Program is a key component of the All Roads Festival, which is designed to recognize, support, and spotlight the next generation of photographers and storytellers who have been documenting their changing culture and community. Manfrotto is proud to be a sponsor of this National Geographic initiative.

The Festival provides a forum for indigenous and under-represented minority-culture filmmakers and photographers to showcase their work to a global audience and share their unique culture and experiences through exhibitions, panel discussions, and workshops.

The All Roads Festival, an event comprised of cutting-edge film, videos, live music, art, and a photographic exhibition, will feature work from the program's 2005 awardees. Featured artists will include: Marcela Taboada, Sudharak Olwe, Neo Ntsoma, and Andre Cypriano. Awardees will receive, among other prizes, photographic equipment from Manfrotto.

The 2005 Festival will be held in Hollywood, CA, September 22-25, 2005 and in Washington D.C. September 29-October 2, 2005.

About Manfrotto:

Gruppo Manfrotto are world leaders in the manufacture of professional camera and lighting supports for photography, video, broadcast and entertainment. For 35 years, Manfrotto has been building the world's widest range of tripods, heads and dedicated accessories to support professional and semi-professional still cameras, from the traditional small, medium and large format to the latest digital camera. Every product in the Manfrotto range is designed to provide a perfect combination of important features such as: load capacity, size, stability, transportability, interchangeability and construction quality ? guaranteeing unique inimitable reliability and longevity.

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Manfrotto Launches 'Local Heroes' Photography Program

Bassano del Grappa, Italia (PRWEB) November 30, 2005

Manfrotto, the world?s leading manufacturer of support products for pro video and photography, is proud to announce the launch of the ?Local Heroes? project, designed to acknowledge photographers who bring a different perspective to the world of photography.

Photographers selected as ?Local Heroes? are not necessarily famous photographers, however, are those that give back to his or her community through membership in groups and associations or dedicate time to the world of photographic education, whether by teaching in schools or by contributing to journals and magazines.

Selected ?Local Heroes? are presented with Manfrotto equipment for use and their work is presented on a dedicated website, accessible through http://www.manfrotto.com. Their work will be showcased on the site, with each photographer having an individual web page with a biography, commentary and a photo gallery.

?Local Heroes? from around the world will help spread photo culture and act as ?teachers? for the younger generation of photographers.

About Manfrotto

Gruppo Manfrotto are world leaders in the manufacture of professional camera and lighting supports for photography, video, broadcast and entertainment. For 35 years, Manfrotto has been building the world?s widest range of tripods, heads and dedicated accessories to support professional and semi-professional still cameras, from the traditional small, medium and large format to the latest digital camera. Every product in the Manfrotto range is designed to provide a perfect combination of important features such as: load capacity, size, stability, transportability, interchangeability and construction quality -- guaranteeing unique inimitable reliability and longevity.

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