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LINHOF YOUNG PHOTOGRAPHER AWARD 2009

We cordially thank you all for the many interesting entries. We have received 468 sendings from 39 countries covering more than 3.500 images. On April 24, 2009 the jury has selected the winners.

1st prize: Alexander Gronsky, Estonia
2nd prize: Philipp Diettrich and Matthias Keller, Germany
3rd prize: Harlan Erskine, USA

Jury in the Munich Linhof seminar rooms on April 24, 2009.

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	Winner Darwin Wiggett - Canada


	PRIZE: A trip to India with Intrepid Travel to explore the Ganges and the life which inhabits its banks Linhof Technorama 612 large format panoramic camera Adobe CS4 Web collection and Lightroom Plastic Sandwich leather portfolio book £250 worth of Lee Filters CBL Professional Color Balance Lens


	JUDGES' VERDICT With 5 portfolios shortlisted, Darwin was clearly the outstanding entrant in the 2008 awards. Shooting on both film and digitally, his images show an empathy with his subjects and a creative use of both natural and artificial light.

	BIOGRAPHY Darwin Wiggett is one of Canada's most well known and published landscape nature and travel photographers. He has 11 books published including the best sellers "Dances with Light - The Canadian Rockies" and "How to Photograph the Canadian Rockies". His most recent contribution is a chapter in the book "Digital SLR Experts - Landscapes". Darwin is also a columnist and contributor to "Outdoor Photography Canada" magazine and former co-editor of Canada's "Photo Life" magazine. He has also has contibutions published in "Popular Photography", "Outdoor Photographer" and "Digital Photography" magazines. Darwin specializes in landscape, nature and travel photography in his home country of Canada. Although he loves international travel, Canada is so big and so full of opportunity that Darwin feels there is a lifetime of photographic work to be done there. Darwin has his work represented by Getty, Jupiter, First Light, and All Canada stock photo agencies.

2008		2008
~ THE HUB 2008~ Where cornerstones of the photo industry come together to provide a platform of solutions and a lively forum for today’s photographer. Download Seminar details here Linhof and Studio has once again teamed up with five other leading figures in the industry to put together the must-see event of this year’s Focus-on-Imaging. Presented by Linhof and Studio, BJP , Alpa of Switzerland, Light & Land and Ag, The Hub was a new concept for the annual show at the NEC last year. The companies have their exhibition stands around a central hub area and this is where they will host a programme of free seminars at Stand Q26. Final details are being set for the varied seminar programme that include talks by Charlie Waite, Rhubarb Rhubarb and many more and cover a range of subject matters from Large Format techniques , Digital and Publishing to name a few. The British Journal of Photography will curate the Hub seminar programme and the full details on how to book your free space will be available here next week! FOCUS NEWS ALPA of Switzerland will be joining us at the Hub this year and promise the first glimpse of the ALPA 12 Max Prototype. They promise to bring over a few more exciting product launches so don’t miss this opportunity to meet the team from Alpa together with their full range of cameras, they will be on hand throughout the show to answer all your questions. The Linhof Studio will be on hand with their usual extensive range of toys ! Linhof Hensel Bergger Lotus Shen Hao and numerous accessories for Analogue and Digital. In addition we will be joined by a representative of Silvestri Cameras at THE HUB. From Focus, The Linhof Studio will be the official UK importer of Silvestri Cameras and a selection of products will be available . Stand visitors will also be able to take advantage of special show deals at THE HUB and take a look at new product launches from all the manufacturers. Download Seminar details here

One Day Large Format Workshop with David Ward & The Linhof Studio.

WEDNESDAY 21ST MAY 2008 WORKSHOP
	David is a renowned large format landscape photographer and the one day workshops are based at our showroom in Leigh on Sea. He has been using Linhof view cameras for 25 years and has a vast breadth of photographic knowledge, acquired working for advertising, design and publishing clients. His emphasis in teaching is on how to achieve the photographer's vision and he passes on his knowledge in a uniquely humorous and accessible manner. More information about David can be found at www.into-the-light.com
After an initial "classroom" session David and Paula from the Linhof Studio will lead the group out to a number of local locations to practice what they've learnt and for hands on advice from David. The all day workshop is aimed at mixed ability levels within a small group allowing for plenty of opportunity for one to one tuition. The day will end with a question and answer session so that participants can have any problems that have arisen addressed. The workshop costs £95 and the price includes lunch.
CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP TO WEDNESDAY 21ST MAY 2008 WORKSHOP

Landscape Beyond An Exhibition of Photography by David Ward & Anna Booth
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