Vincent Versace Featured in NikonNet's ‘Legends Behind the Lens'

Top Photo and Education Site Profiles Nikon Celebrity Portrait & Nature Photographer Who Uses Digital Technology To Make His Own Rules January 7, 2002 - NikonNet and its popular monthly Legends Behind the Lens (www.nikonnet.com/legends) forge into the New Year with an exciting profile of cutting-edge digital photographer to the stars, Vincent Versace. With extensive background in the theatre, Versace is best known for creating beautiful and exciting photos for Hollywood celebrity portfolios and auditions. They are works that reveal Versace's intense passion for the arts and his extensive technical skills, which won him the 1998 Computer World Smithsonian Laureate honor.

"Vincent Versace embodies the spirit and excitement about creative digital photography that we look to instill in our visitors," said Tracy Mack-Jackson, Manager of Internet Programs at Nikon Inc. "We are very excited to begin another successful year of the 'Legends Behind the Lens' series, and featuring a breakthrough photographer like Vincent Versace, who uses digital technology to help create his artistic visions through photos, will surely inspire people to take great pictures."

Versace breaks the rules of traditional still photographers by encouraging his subjects to "live" in front of his camera. He says that just because a picture does not move doesn't mean the subjects are not in motion. This very different philosophy leads to a unique personal style captured within each photo. Versace takes his commercial and fashion ideas one step further on NikonNet's feature by revealing his secrets to bringing black and whites to life in the exclusive "Addition by Subtraction" education story.

Versace's talents reach far beyond his acclaimed Hollywood celebrity and fashion work - he is also an accomplished nature and landscape photographer. Most recently, Versace is volunteering his photographic talents to help save the Presidio National Park in San Francisco from eventual commercial development. With his "No Limits" style, he's a photographer who is sure to become a case study for those interested in studying digital portrait, fashion, nature or fine-art photography.

About "Legends Behind the Lens"
NikonNet's "Legends Behind the Lens" series aims to educate users and, in turn, breathe excitement into photography. Nikon has assembled a comprehensive and intriguing collection of artists to share their most incredible, challenging, emotional and exciting experiences on NikonNet.

This inspiring monthly program offers a behind-the-scenes look into the personalities and philosophies behind the world's greatest and most famous photographers. "Legends Behind the Lens" also offers portfolio galleries, with a new photo added each day of the month, as well as tips and tricks-of-the-trade from featured professionals.

Past "Legends" in the series include Peter Turner, Eddie Adams, Jay Maisel, Howard Bingham and Daniel J. Cox. Previous "Legends" remain archived and available for viewing on NikonNet along with photo sharing tools and countless other inspiring and educational features.

About NikonNet:
NikonNet (www.nikonnet.com) is the Web's leading site for photography education, photo sharing, community and inspiration. The website utilizes the most advanced, user-friendly technology to make photo uploading, photo sharing and creating personal albums fast and easy. NikonNet leverages the resources of parent company Nikon to offer the most innovative and inspiring educational segments on the Internet. Nikon's suite of websites -- www.nikonusa.com , www.nikonnet.com , www.microscopyu.com, www.nikonmall.com and www.nikonschool.com -- connect consumers to the company's products and services and link users to the most complete photography education and information community available on the Web today.

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