Volume 9, Issue 4 - April 2012

[Tim L. Walker]

PhotographyCorner.com Newsletter
Volume 9, Issue 4

Contents:
1) Articles & Tutorials Wanted!
2) Sponsor: B&H Photo Video
3) Corner Contest Updates
4) From the Corner Blogosphere
5) Around the Forums in 30 Days
6) The New Mod Squad



1) Articles & Tutorials Wanted!

If you've been a member of PhotographyCorner for more than a couple of days, you're probably already familiar with the 30+ contests we run every year, as well as our active forums. You may have already found the photo galleries and the blog as well. But one of the oft-missed - but most valuable - parts of the site is the Corner Resource Center ( http://www.photographycorner.com/resources ). It's filled with hundreds of articles, tutorials and product reviews - all written by members of the Corner. But we need more! Do you have a favorite piece of equipment that you want to write about? Maybe a technique you use frequently that you think others would benefit from? Write an article/tutorial/product review for the Corner Resource Center! If you have an idea (or you want to write something but need ideas), send me an email or a PM and I'll be happy to guide you along the way. The more people we have writing, the better and more useful the Corner Resource Center will be.


2) Sponsor: B&H Photo Video

B&H is world-renown as the place to go for all your photo, video, pro audio and digital imaging needs. Now PhotographyCorner and B&H have partnered together to bring you great deals on photography gear through our new Photography Deals forum ( http://bit.ly/photo-deals ). In addition, a portion of every purchase you make at B&H (if you start shopping from the link below) will go towards supporting the Corner! B&H brings you great deals on photography gear, and you get to help the online community you know and love - sounds like a perfect fit to me. Start shopping today at http://bhpho.to/photographycorner


3) Corner Contest Updates

We hold numerous contests throughout the year, and this section will give you a brief run down as to what's going on 'contest-wise' around the Corner.

"Catch But No Release" is the April 2012 Photograph of the Month
http://www.photographycorner.com/pho...but-no-release
A spectacular photograph of a Snow Owl by Vince Maidens picks up PotM honors in April.

Sunbeams by Paula Wins Contest Corner Challenge #96: Sunshine
http://www.photographycorner.com/con...ge-96-sunshine
The title says it all - congrats to Paula on her first CCC win.

Contest Corner Challenge #97: I Like to Move It, Move It
http://www.photographycorner.com/for...d.php?t=104145
Entries are due in by May 1st - winner will get a brand new $500 Tamron lens!

Vote for the May 2012 Photograph of the Month
http://www.photographycorner.com/for...d.php?t=104327
You have less than 24 hours to get your vote in - do it now!


4) From the Corner Blogosphere

Here are some posts you may have missed if you're not subscribed to the Corner Blog (hint: you can subscribe via RSS or email by clicking here: http://bit.ly/cornerblog ).

SmugMug Corner #118: Nancy M. Germer
http://www.photographycorner.com/blo...nancy-m-germer
An interview with not only a SmugMug user, but also a member of the Corner.

Corner Member Close Up: John Hoetzel
http://www.photographycorner.com/blo...p-john-hoetzel
20 photos accompany this interview with John Hoetzel, whom you probably know better as "mrchile."

SmugMug Corner #119: Shelly Porsch Chetty
http://www.photographycorner.com/blo...-porsch-chetty
An interview (20+ photos) with Shelly Porsch Chetty who's been a SmugMug customer for over 5 years!

The New Mod Squad
http://www.photographycorner.com/blo...-new-mod-squad
Check out the new Mod Squad here at the Corner - they make this place tick!

Corner Member Close Up: Carlo Galliani
http://www.photographycorner.com/blo...carlo-galliani
This interview includes 2 dozen photographs & each one of them is breath-takingly STUNNING.

April 2012 Bling
http://www.photographycorner.com/blo...ril-2012-bling
Congrats to WHolmes & Chris Fulton pick up Commitment Awards this month.


5) Around the Forums in 30 Days

Life is busy - we understand. This section will help catch you up on what you might be missing around the Corner forums.

Photography Deals Forum
http://www.photographycorner.com/for...splay.php?f=83
It's brand new! Get the latest deals, discounts, rebates and hot offers in the world of photography.

Photography Contest Forum
http://www.photographycorner.com/for...isplay.php?f=6
It's where contests are announced, where voting takes place, and where winners are declared.

Scanning Slides
http://www.photographycorner.com/for...d.php?t=104190
Have a bunch of old slides you want to digitize? Check out a great discussion on that very subject.

Who's the Best Photographer Alive Today?
http://www.photographycorner.com/for...d.php?t=103860
See what others think - tell us what you think!

It Can't Only Be Me (Surely)
http://www.photographycorner.com/for...d.php?t=104381
Share the mistakes or flubs one encounters frequently in photography.


6) The New Mod Squad

Well, it’s been a long time coming, but we’ve finally done another mod shuffle in the Corner forums, and we’ve got a new Mod Squad for you. From dealing with spammers, to pointing newbies in the right direction, from editing posts, to monitoring the galleries - the mods are the people that keep the Corner running smoothly. Thanks to Michelle (chellezfotoz), Marty (digital2006), Mario (Nikon_Mario), Sharna (Sharna), Jennifer (jenfadder) and Sabine (Gems) for volunteering your time to help keep the Corner running smoothly! If you haven’t already, take a couple of minutes to congratulate and thank the new Corner Mod Squad - http://www.photographycorner.com/for...d.php?t=104307



See you around the Corner,
Tim L. Walker
www.PhotographyCorner.com