Photography Icons Share Tips, Techniques, and Experience

Kingston Technology has developed a partnership with several of the worlds most respected photographers to develop a forum on its website to educate and inspire photographers everywhere - professional and enthusiast. "Icons of Photography" showcases the photography of several world-class photographers and their tips, techniques and advice for taking better pictures.

Each month, Kingston will spotlight a new photographer that will provide interesting advice and anecdotes for taking better pictures and share how they successfully navigate through the new and exciting world of digital imaging, storage, and workflow. Each photographer will explain his or her unique process of preparing for and capturing their subjects as well as moving, sharing, and protecting their photographs after the shoot.

Douglas Kirkland, world-renowned for his personality revealing celebrity portraits, will be first on the Web site. In addition to providing viewers with valuable tips for taking- and protecting- better photographs, Doug Kirkland will display a portfolio of images, which span his 50-year career. The website will also include current listings of Kirkland's upcoming workshops, lectures, and exhibits.

Other photographers participating in the "Icon of Photography" program include:

Photography legend Harry Benson, whose images introduce the world to The Beatles and who continues to shoot for such publications as Vanity Fair, Newsweek, TIME, and People Magazine, just to name a few.

Barbara Bordnick, who received worldwide recognition for her "Great Women in Jazz" portrait series and her new book series Searchings: Secret Landscapes of Flower.

Colin Finlay, world-class photojournalist whose work has been internationally recognized by World Press and Pictures of the Year.

Chris Rainier, world-renowned documentary photographer and director of the "All Roads" photography program at National Geographic.

Peter Reed Miller, internationally-acclaimed sports photographer whose work regularly appears in Sports Illustrated and other sports publications; and

Gerd Ludwig, a photographer t National Geographic magazine who has been taken photographs in more than 70 countries across the globe. He is a veteran of the renowned A Day in the Life book series, has won numerous photographic awards, and frequently exhibits his work at prestigious galleries worldwide.

Photographers at all levels can access the "Icons of Photography" forum by visiting Kingston's website at www.kingston.com/digitalmedia/iop.