photokina sparkles with fascinating photographic artistry

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Heartbeat of Nature 2014 - Pilz ©Anja Gottfried

photokina – world of imaging 2014: photokina sparkles with fascinating photographic artistry

The image as the creative end product of the photographic and imaging industry has always been centre stage of every photokina. 2014 will be no different: from 16-21 September almost 30 (!) individual exhibitions in the halls and a high-quality assortment of fantastic artworks in the Leica gallery will wow visitors from around the world and showcase the enormous breadth of the medium that is the image. The spectrum ranges from the artistic-poetic-seeming long exposures by young artist André Wagner’s to the spectacular nature photographs in the outdoor exhibitions of the Environmental Photo Festival Horizonte Zingst. Continue reading →

photokina – Discover the future, today

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© Foto: Koelnmesse GmbH

photokina – world of imaging 2014: Discover the future, today

Every other year, anyone wanting to get an idea of the future of photography joins with industry experts from around the world in a pilgrimage to Cologne. This year as well, from 16-21 September 2014, the World of Imaging flagship trade fair will again be offering its visitors a comprehensive perspective on tomorrow’s worlds of imaging. Continue reading →

“Action!” film making at photokina 2014

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photokina – world of imaging 2014: “Action!” film making at photokina 2014

For some, it is an enrichment of their powers of creative expression; for others, a welcome opportunity to extend their business model. With photokina movie, photokina 2014 offers all visitors interested in filming a special section in Hall 4.1 customised to their needs, where professional users and ambitious film hobbyists can find information and further their skills. Awaiting them here are new products and developments as well as an eclectic programme featuring live sessions, lectures and workshops. Experts from platinum sponsors Zeiss and Blackmagic and gold sponsor Marcotec will ensure the professional quality of the stage program. Continue reading →

photokina – Clear the stage for the community!

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photokina – world of imaging 2014

Clear the stage for the community!

The “photokina communities” special exhibition area at photokina 2014 (16-21 September) in hall 9 is the central port of call for trade fair visitors who like to exchange news and views with others about their photography hobby. The focal point is a large stage where for six days exhibitors and cooperation partners will be developing trade fair topics for photo fans in an informative and entertaining way. The spectrum ranges from natural history and travel photography via “the fascination of HDR” to an overview of important photo apps for smartphone photography fans. Below you will find our initial overview of the programme highlights.

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photokina – Do-it-yourself made easy

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Stand: Canon, Halle 3.2

Do-it-yourself is in fashion at the photokina – this applies not only for the countless photos and videos that are made on the six-day event. That handwork and photography also match perfectly, visitors can see at this year’s world of imaging in hall 9 and try it for themselves. On the Koelnmesse and on the do-it-yourself special area, organized by the journal Handmade Kultur, in short: “DIY@photokina”, photokina visitors can let their creativity run free. Continue reading →

Plan your shot! (PlanIt! for Photographers)

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PlanIt! for Photographers

Plan your shot! No worries this post is not going to be a preachment towards that you from now on should plan all your shootings before hitting the release button on your camera. This posting is more about an app that supports you to plan your shooting if you like. PlanIt! for Photographers is dedicated to all landscape, travel, nature photographers and all those who are interested in night, time-lapse, astro, star-trail and Milky Way photography.

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