Friday, October 1, 2010

Photographer Spotlight (October) - Dave Marmarelli

Welcome to our Photographer's Spotlight!

Each month, we will be highlighting a Filmet photographer that goes above and beyond to create memorable images for their clients.

This month's photographer is Dave Marmarelli of DGM Photography.
Dave's studio is located in Glenshaw, PA (right outside of Pittsburgh.) Although Dave specializes in weddings, seniors, family portraits and sports, this month we will be highlighting his action sports photography. Recently, Dave's youth hockey images drew the attention of the Pittsburgh Penguins Hockey Organization. Currently, his images are being displayed on larger banners along the East Concourse of the newly built Consol Energy Center. You can read more about the display HERE. Take a look below to view the images chosen, and what the final display looks like:

Picasa SlideshowPicasa Web AlbumsFullscreen



Here's what Dave had to say:

"It's not only the action of the game," Marmarelli said of his photographs, "but the reactions of the game, the kids, the coaches."

Dave hopes to continue to build his business on the quality of this photographs and products and is honored by the opportunity to have his work displayed in the Consol Energy Center.

"I never realized my pictures had gotten to that level that anyone would notice it," he said.

"I'm very excited and proud."


We are too, Dave - great job!

You may view Dave's website HERE.


Industry Buzz - 10/08/10

Here is our Top Ten in no particular order...

Tuesday, August 31, 2010

Industry Buzz - 08/30/10

This weeks top 10 in no particular order...

Monday, August 16, 2010

On the Road...

Filmet will be traveling soon, and we want to meet YOU! Take a look at our upcoming schedule:
  • Oct. 3-5, 2010: PPA of PA Meeting in State College, PA more info here
  • Oct. 24-26, 2010: Triangle Fall Convention & Print Competition in Pittsburgh, PA more info here
  • Nov. 14-15, 2010: Professional Photographers of Ohio Fall 2-Day Conference & Digital Print Competition in Columbus, OH more info here
  • Jan. 16-18, 2011: Imaging USA in San Antonio, TX more info here
  • Jan. 28-31, 2011: Senior & Youth National Conference (SYNC) in St. Pete Beach, FL more info here
  • Feb. 16-24, 2011: WPPI in Las Vegas, NV more info here
  • March 9-14, 2011: Professional Photographers of Ohio 58th annual Convention, Print Competition and Exhibition in Sandusky, OH more info here
  • March 20-25, 2011: Triangle Institute of Professional Photography (TIPP) in Pittsburgh, PA more info here

Thursday, August 12, 2010

Photographer Spotlight (August) - Derrell Carter

Welcome to our Photographer's Spotlight!

Each month, we will be highlighting a Filmet photographer that goes above and beyond to create memorable images for their clients.

This month's photographer is Derrell Carter of the Carter Collection Photography and Design.
Derrell's studio is located in Beaver Falls, PA (about 30 minutes outside of Pittsburgh.) His images are modern and edgy, and his post-production skills are out of this world. Derrell's images have a dream-like blend of photography and graphic design that have launched him to the top of the pack.

Picasa SlideshowPicasa Web AlbumsFullscreen




Here's what he had to say:

"With over 20 years in the industry I have found that my ability to combine graphic art with photography have propelled me to express my gift in a creative and unique manner. My style is considered to be vibrant and edgy with a touch of urban grunge, and is fueled by high-end fashion photography. God has blessed me to conceptualize an idea into a vision that both my client and I can really love. Photography and graphics in not only my passion, it is my voice."

View the Carter Collection website HERE
View Derrell's Blog HERE
View videos of Derrells shoots on YouTube HERE


Thanks for letting us share, Derrell - we can't wait to see what's coming next!

Industry Buzz - 08/16/10

This weeks top 10 (in no particular order)...

  1. David Ziser on why you should show what you don't want to sell: http://tiny.cc/xefhf
  2. Magnetic lenses for your cell phone camera: http://tiny.cc/1hlr7
  3. A new market for Nik software: http://tiny.cc/ewqwh
  4. Adobe Lightroom now supports Facebook: http://tiny.cc/i3395
  5. Parts one, two and three on how to avoid memory card data loss.
  6. PC World shares insight on monitor calibration: http://tiny.cc/wket1
  7. Weekly give-away from Imaging USA: http://tiny.cc/oebuk
  8. History Lesson - Dorthea Lange: http://tiny.cc/h2fa4
  9. Prof. Photographer Mag talks about new lenses from Nikon: http://tiny.cc/mcogh
  10. Yongnuo speedlight testdrive from Strobist: http://tiny.cc/3astg

Changes are coming...

Here at Filmet, one of our main goals is to keep you informed and educated about our industry. We will shortly be launching a newsletter that includes industry headlines, a photographer spotlight, upcoming events, product showcases and special Filmet offers!

Do you know a photographer that should be nominated for our spotlight?
Have a favorite product?
Attending an event we should know about?
Heard an interesting news story?

Let us know! (We like to learn from you too!)