Digital Photo Academy by Panasonic LUMIX

Digital Photo Academy by Panasonic LUMIX Provides Easy Photography Tips for Capturing Unique Summer Vacation Images and Memories

In anticipation of summer vacation planning, Digital Photo Academy by Panasonic LUMIX is helping travelers find "hidden gem" photo opportunities in some of this year's most popular U.S. hot spot destinations. The expert instructors of the Digital Photo Academy, a nationwide series of digital photography courses, also are sharing their professional photo tips, which are easy enough for beginners, and can assist travelers at any skill level to capture their summer vacation memories with beautiful images worthy of being shared year-round.

Here are the top three summer destinations and digital photography tips. To view all the Digital Photo Academy's summer travel tips and photos and more, please visit www.digitalphotoacademy.com/summertips.
Orlando, FL: Harry P. Leu Gardens
-- Relax and Snap: It may sound basic, but let the environment inspire
your photos. Your meditation and mood when taking photos can be seen in
the final outcome, so in a beautiful garden full of life, relax and
photograph what inspires you.

Las Vegas, NV: Valley of Fire
-- Keep it Simple: Landscape photographs turn out best when taken at
sunrise and sunset because the light is warm in color and allows the
textures and shapes of the subjects to be revealed. Fill your frame with
the primary subjects, keep the background clean and simple, and look in the
corners to make sure there are no distracting elements.

San Francisco, CA: Fisherman's Wharf
-- Be Mindful of the Time of Day: The morning sun provides the best light
for photographing spots along the waterfront, such as the archway near Pier
39 on Fisherman's Wharf. The waterfront faces North and East -- get out
early to take advantage of the great light and snap some fantastic shots of
the city as it comes to life.

The Digital Photo Academy (DPA) is a series of classes for digital camera owners at any level who want to maximize their cameras' features and create more rewarding and enjoyable photo experiences. The DPA courses, which began in June 2007, in 20 cities across the country, are taught by local professional photographers, giving students ongoing access to photo experts and tips in their own community.

Each level course is offered monthly in each city and students are encouraged to bring whatever brand of digital camera they use. To encourage more student and instructor interaction, classes are kept small, limited to 15 people. For more information and to view schedules and locations, please visit: http://www.digitalphotoacademy.com/.
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Based in Secaucus, N.J., Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company is a Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America, the principal North American subsidiary of Matsushita Electric Industrial Co. Ltd. (NYSE: MC) and the hub of Panasonic's U.S. marketing, sales, service and R&D operations. Panasonic develops advanced imaging technologies and its entire 2008 LUMIX digital still camera line includes optical imaging stabilization and Intelligent ISO features. Panasonic is honored to support OUR PLACE - The World's Heritage, a project that will create the world's largest photographic collection of UNESCO World Heritage sites, with acclaimed photographers exclusively using LUMIX digital cameras to capture all images. Information about Panasonic LUMIX digital still cameras and its affiliated programs is available at www.panasonic.com/dsc.
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Workshop with Kevin Kubota - Secret Italy

For photographers who have never had the opportunity to travel to Italy, this is the perfect way to experience it and photograph it. For those photographers that have been to Italy before, then they already know why they want to go back. This time husband and wife team Kevin and Clare Kubota will share some of the undiscovered gems of this beautiful country that they know so well.

Daily photo excursions will include escorted trips to:
• Pompeii
• The island of Capri
• Amalfi Coast
• Adriatic Coast
• National Park of Abruzzo

There will be brief daily classroom time (1-2 hours) to discuss photo projects that will be assigned, talks about creativity followed by creative exercises, and the opportunity for participants to apply fine art Photoshop skills on their images. Class size is limited to 20 participants.

The cost of the 7-day trip is $2,995 for class attendees and $2,550 for non-class participants. Single participants will be partnered in gender specific rooms unless requesting a private room for an additional $300. (Actual costs are based on currency exchange rates and are subject to change.)

Partners will be able to join attendees for all of the group outings except the classroom time. The price includes lodging, all ground transportation (attendees are responsible for airfare to and from Rome’s Leonardo da Vinci international airport), 8 meals, guided tours, classroom instruction, photography review and a DVD of the class images and experience. The tour is organized and guided by native Italians, Max and Cristiana, who live in Umbria and have an incredible zest for sharing their culture and a unique insight into what the essence of Italy really is. This is not a typical tourist trip. It’s a photographic and cultural adventure!

Kubota Image Tools announces that there are still spots available for professional and advanced amateur photographers that would like to attend Kevin Kubota’s 4th creative Italy photography workshop. This inspiring 7-day photography workshop (October 5-11, 2008) includes several exciting photo excursions, classroom instruction, photography critiquing and more.

See the Kubota Image Tools Web site for up-to-the-minute details: http://www.kubotaimagetools.com/ or call 877-330-4330

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