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The Off The Clock 2023 Gallery is Online!

Posted on July 24, 2023 by Chris Ramirez Posted in 2. From the Newsstand

WE ARE THRILLED TO ANNOUNCE THE OFF THE CLOCK 2023 WINNERS! APA LA

Photo by Carla Blumenkrantz

The gallery presents the 100 original works selected by this year’s curator, Darius Himes.

Congratulations to all the winners including the three Best In Show winners:

Brandon Ralph, Matt Sayles and Patrick Tregenza

https://la.apanational.org/exhibits-contests/entry/off-the-clock-2023-gallery1/

Included are the three Best In Show images chosen by Mr. Himes.

Brandon Ralph: Series: Moon Landing Title: In the Weeds

“The moon rises and sets every day without fail. I brought the moon to earth with a large inflatable balloon to remind people that although time is infinite our time here is not.”

Matt Sayles: Marita with Flowers

“I really love the experimental and collaborative process that resulted in this image becoming one of my favorite pieces of personal work.”

Patrick Tregenza: Malum Granitum

“This image is part of a series I produced for a promotional Calendar.”

All image copyrights exclusively belong to the respective photographers.

National Camera Day: Celebrate Your Passion for Photography with Camera Rentals

Posted on June 28, 2023 by Chris Ramirez Posted in 2. From the Newsstand, 5. SYNC Promotions

National Camera Day is June 29, a day to celebrate the fact that photography, once so complicated it took a scientist to understand, is now part of our everyday lives.

National Camera Day, observed on June 29th each year, serves as a reminder of the incredible impact cameras have had on our lives. It’s a time to appreciate the art and science behind photography and the devices that enable us to freeze moments in time. Whether you’re interested in landscape photography, portraits, street photography, or any other genre, National Camera Day is an opportunity to reflect on the joys of capturing images and sharing stories.

Expand Your Creative Horizons with Camera Rentals! At SYNC Rental, we understand that purchasing a camera can be a significant investment. That’s why we offer a diverse selection of high-quality cameras and equipment for rent, allowing you to explore various models and experiment with different features without breaking the bank. Whether you need a professional DSLR, a Mirrorless camera, or even a specialized lens, our SYNC provides flexibility and convenience for photographers at all levels.

Camera rentals offer a unique advantage to photographers who are considering a new camera purchase. Trying out a camera before making a commitment allows you to fully understand its capabilities and suitability for your specific photography needs. Renting a camera gives you the opportunity to test different brands, models, and features, empowering you to make an informed decision when investing in your own equipment.

National Camera Day is not only about celebrating the joy of photography but also about enhancing your skills as a photographer. Renting a camera with advanced features can help you push your creative boundaries and explore new techniques. Whether you’re interested in long-exposure photography, low-light shooting, or experimenting with different lenses, our camera rentals give you the tools to expand your skills and add diversity to your portfolio.

Photography is a medium that connects people across cultures and generations. National Camera Day is an excellent opportunity to engage with fellow photography enthusiasts, share your work, and learn from one another. Attend local photography meetups, participate in online communities, or even organize your own photo walk to celebrate the occasion. By renting cameras, you can encourage others to discover the joys of photography and foster a vibrant community of artists.

National Camera Day is a special occasion that allows us to celebrate the art and technology of photography. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or an aspiring beginner, the day provides an opportunity to indulge in your passion for capturing breathtaking moments. At SYNC Rental, we are dedicated to supporting your creative endeavors by offering a wide range of camera rentals. So, grab your gear and make the most of National Camera Day by exploring new perspectives, enhancing your skills, and sharing your love for photography with others.

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World Pinhole Photography Day

Posted on May 1, 2023 by Chris Ramirez Posted in 5. SYNC Promotions

World Pinhole Photography Day is a global event celebrated annually on the last Sunday in April, which aims to promote and celebrate the art of pinhole photography. The day serves as a platform for pinhole photography enthusiasts to showcase their work, share their knowledge, and inspire others to take up this unique and fascinating art form.

Pinhole photography is a technique that uses a simple camera without a lens, where a tiny pinhole is used to create an image on light-sensitive material. The pinhole acts as the camera’s lens and focuses the light onto the film or digital sensor, creating an image that is sharp and detailed.

The beauty of pinhole photography lies in its simplicity. Anyone can make a pinhole camera with just a few household materials and capture amazing images. The pinhole camera’s basic design means that it has an infinite depth of field, which makes it perfect for capturing landscapes, architecture, and other scenic views.

World Pinhole Photography Day is an excellent opportunity for photographers to get involved in this global event by promoting pinhole photography and encouraging their customers to participate. Here are some ways photographers can celebrate World Pinhole Photography Day:

Host a Pinhole Photography Workshop: Businesses can organize a pinhole photography workshop where participants can learn how to make a pinhole camera and take pictures. The workshop can be a fun and engaging way to educate customers about pinhole photography and promote the business.
Share Pinhole Photography on Social Media: Photographers can share pinhole photography images on their social media platforms to showcase their work and inspire others to get involved in the event. This can help raise awareness about pinhole photography and promote the business at the same time.
Host a Pinhole Photography Competition: Photographers can enter a pinhole photography competition where participants submit their best pinhole photography images. This is a great way to promote your business and generate more interest in your artwork.

Here’s a great resource for Pinhole Photography

World Pinhole Photography Day is an excellent and fun opportunity for photographers!

Check out this fun project with a beer can:

And here’s a DIY for making your own pinhole on your DSLR:

From the Grip Room Fridays: The Arri M18

Posted on March 31, 2023 by Chris Ramirez Posted in 5. SYNC Promotions

Lighting is an essential element of any successful video or photo shoot. Whether you’re working on a movie set, shooting a commercial, or taking portrait photos, good lighting can make all the difference in the final product. At SYNC Rental, we understand the importance of high-quality lighting equipment, which is why we’re excited to offer the Arri M18 light for rent. In fact, we have more than one for rent!

The Arri M18 is a powerful and versatile lighting fixture that can be used for a wide range of applications. It’s ideal for outdoor shoots or large indoor sets, as its 1800W lamp provides an impressive amount of light output. Additionally, the M18 has a high color rendering index (CRI), which means it produces accurate and natural colors that are essential for capturing stunning visuals.

One of the best features of the Arri M18 is its ability to focus the light beam with precision. The adjustable spot and flood mechanisms allow you to control the spread of the light, making it possible to create a wide range of lighting effects. Whether you need to highlight a subject, create shadows, or fill in dark areas, the Arri M18 can help you achieve the desired result.

Another advantage of renting the Arri M18 from SYNC Rental is its portability. Despite its power, the M18 is surprisingly lightweight and compact, making it easy to transport to different locations. It’s also compatible with a wide range of accessories, such as diffusers, scrims, and barn doors, which can help you customize the lighting to your specific needs.

At SYNC Rental, we understand that every shoot is unique, which is why we offer various rental options for the Arri M18. Whether you need it for a day, a week, or longer, we can work with you to create a rental package that meets your specific needs and budget.

The Arri M18 is an excellent lighting fixture that can help take your video or photo shoot to the next level. Its power, versatility, and portability make it a great choice for a wide range of applications, and its high CRI ensures accurate and natural colors. If you’re interested in renting an Arri M18, contact SYNC Rental today to learn more about our rental options and pricing!

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New at SYNC: The Aputure LS 600d PRO Daylight LED Monolight

Posted on March 6, 2023 by Chris Ramirez Posted in 3. From the Grip Room

NEW AT SYNC! The Aputure LS 600d PRO Daylight LED Monolight! Great for For Film, Broadcast and Video Production!

Designed for cinematographers, videographers, and photographers alike, the Aputure LS 600d Daylight LED Monolight provides convenient access to intense light output and does not require constant bulb changes like HMI or tungsten lamps.

This offers an easy plug-and-play solution for users who need simple and intuitive controls with solid output. Complementing its high intensity, eight built-in lighting effects let you choose between paparazzi, fireworks, lightning, faulty bulb, TV, pulsing, strobe, and explosion. Additionally, the light offers 0-100% brightness control in 1% increments for maximum versatility, making it a perfect light for any demanding lighting situation you may encounter.

The LS 600d Pro is one of the brightest point-source LED lights on the market, boasting an immensely bright 600W COB LED output. Designed with professionals in mind, the LS 600d Pro features a 5,600K CCT, weather-resistant construction, wide variety of power options, impeccable color accuracy of a CRI/TLCI scores of 96+ and SSI(D56) score of 72, and professional level lighting controls to transform your lighting scene for any production.

Equipped with Bowens Mount compatibility for modular lighting control, the LS 600d Pro is capable of outputting 8,500 lux at 3 meters with the included LS 600 Series Hyper Reflector, or 29,300 lux at 3 meters with the F10 Fresnel modifier in 15° spot.

Read more about it’s specs and details here.

Call us at (323) 285-5450 or email us at SYNC@SYNCphotorental.com, to rent today!

Off the Clock 2023 Call for Entries

Posted on March 6, 2023 by Chris Ramirez Posted in 2. From the Newsstand

APA LA OFF THE CLOCK 2023

CALL FOR ENTRIES OPENS: March 1, 2023

CALL FOR ENTRIES FINAL DEADLINE: March 31, 2023

ENTER TODAY

APA LA is pleased to announce the twelfth annual OFF THE CLOCK curated photo competition. OFF THE CLOCK is the pre-eminent opportunity to present your inspired personal photography to the world. Each year APA LA invites a well-respected, influential visionary from the international photo community to contribute their talent towards curating this prestigious exhibition. This year we are honored that Darius Himes, International Head of Photographs at Christie’s, has accepted our invitation to apply his unique vision in carefully selecting his top one hundred images from all submissions. And this year, as an added incentive, Mr. Himes will also select three images as Best In Show!

About The Curator:

Darius Himes has had a long, storied career in the photographic arts, and is a well-known, knowledgeable and respected scholar of the medium. His impressive credentials brought him to join Christie’s in the Fall of 2014 as International Head of Photographs where he is responsible for setting and implementing a global strategy for the department and managing the international team. He is based in New York, and brings with him a rich knowledge of the history of the medium, with a keen interest in the contemporary market. Most recently Himes was director of Fraenkel Gallery in San Francisco. Prior to that, he was a co-founder of Radius Books, a non-profit publisher of books on art and photography, and a founding editor of photo-eye Booklist, a quarterly magazine devoted to photography books. A widely respected lecturer and writer on photography and photobooks, his most recent title, Publish Your Photography Book, was co-authored and published in 2011. He received his Masters of Arts from St. John’s College and his Bachelor of Fine Art’s degree in Photography from Arizona State University. Himes also lived in Haifa, Israel, where he oversaw and worked with a permanent collection of over 50,000 photographic objects drawn primarily from the Near and Middle East and dating back as early as the 1870s.

APA Los Angeles is honored and humbled that Darius Himes will be joining us to curate Off The Clock 2023. dariushimes.com christies.com

EXCEPTIONAL EXPOSURE
Once our curator has chosen his 100 favorite images, the winners’ work begins to gain exceptional exposure through our beautifully printed and PDF catalog which will be sent to each winner as well as key influencers in the advertising, corporate and fine-art sectors. The winners’ images will also gain exposure through our online gallery and artist features on our social media and web platforms. Through the APA global network, your finest personal work will be available for viewing by thousands of potential clients, gallerists and curators throughout the world.

PLUS – this year we will gather for a beautiful gala opening reception to celebrate all the winners with special invitations sent to top creatives in the Southern California region. Further details to follow.

As for the three Best In Show winners, they will be featured on the APA LA website, as well as featured in our printed and PDF catalog that will be sent to key industry influencers. Best In Show winners will also receive their winning image printed by a premier West Coast fine art print specialist and beautifully custom matted and framed by one of the West Coast’s most respected fine art framers.

In addition, each of the three Best in Show winners will be awarded one twenty-minute portfolio review session at APA LA’s virtual Fall Portfolio Review – an invaluable opportunity to meet and discuss your work with a top industry professional, creative director, art director or art producer. These are professionals on the front lines of hiring photographers

SHOW YOUR FINEST PERSONAL WORK
OFF THE CLOCK is easy to enter with no confusing categories, no image series restrictions, and no creation date restrictions. The most important parameter is that your submitted work should be strong, original, creative and truly personal. Entries may be black and white, duotone, or color, and should be self-commissioned and must represent what you consider to be your finest personal work. Our easy-to-use online submission interface allows you to enter as many images as you like! What are you waiting for? Give it your best shot. Show the world your personal vision.
The curator will limit the number of selects from any one entrant to a maximum of four.

ENTRY FEES

APA Member Entry Fee: $20 per image

APA Non Member Entry Fees: $40 per image

Not an APA member? Now is a great time to join APA and receive up to a 50% discount on each image submission. Current APA member looking to upgrade your membership contact: members@apanational.org

GET ALL THE DETAILS HERE

Questions? Please email: director@apa-la.com

About APA: American Photographic Artists (APA) is celebrating its 42nd year as a leading national trade organization run by and for professional photographers. With a culture that promotes a spirit of mutual cooperation, sharing and support, APA offers outstanding benefits, educational programs and essential business resources to help its members achieve their professional and artistic goals. With chapters in Atlanta, Los Angeles, Chicago, New York, San Diego, San Francisco, Charlotte and Washington, DC, APA strives to improve the environment for photographic artists and clear the pathways to success in the industry. Recognized for its broad industry reach, APA continues to expand benefits for its members and works to champion the rights of photographers and image-makers worldwide.

Submissions Open for APA 2023 Sourcebook

Posted on December 20, 2022 by Chris Ramirez Posted in 5. SYNC Promotions

The APA Sourcebook is a special benefit for APA photographers at the Leader or Professional membership level.

Each qualifying APA photographer receives a single free page featuring one image. Your name, website address will be printed with your image. This year we are adding the option of including a location.

The APA Sourcebook is sent to art buyers/producers at ad agencies, and editorial photo editors, across the country.

There is no charge to the eligible photographers.

Photographers may upgrade to a double page spread, featuring one or two images on the spread, for just $500.

Download the 2023 Sourcebook Guidelines. Use the Photoshop template provided.

It’s easy to join or upgrade your membership and take advantage of this offer. Not an APA member at the Leader or Professional level? To upgrade your membership, send an email to membershiprep@apanational.org

Enter your 2023 Sourcebook image(s) HERE.

2022 APA Award Winners Announced

Posted on December 18, 2022 by Chris Ramirez Posted in 2. From the Newsstand

2022 APA Award Winners Announced

Award winners were selected by a group of high-profile judges representing an excellent cross-section of the photo buying community.

Congratulations to all the winners!

APA LA proudly announces 11 chapter members as winners:

Steven Simko – 2nd place Beauty/Fashion

Art Streiber – 2nd place Celebrity/Musician

Sam Grant – 3rd place Celebrity/Musician

Diana Feil – 2nd place Documentary/Photojournalism

2nd place Lifestyle

Sean Davey – 2nd place Nature/Animal

Christopher Malcolm – 1st place Sports/Adventure

Corey Nickols – 2nd place Sports/Adventure

Mark Leibowitz – 1st place Travel/Landscape

Tracy + David – 2nd place Travel/Landscape

Kremer Johnson – 2nd place Series

Ilanna Barkusky – 3rd place Series

View the Category winning images here: https://apanational.org/awards/entry/announcing-the-2022-apa-award-winners/

View the winning Series here: https://apanational.org/awards/entry/announcing-the-2022-apa-award-series-winners/

New at SYNC: Urth Star Filter

Posted on November 23, 2022 by Chris Ramirez Posted in 5. SYNC Promotions

New at SYNC! #urthstarfilter

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We now carry an Urth Star Filter Kit – 82mm!

It comes with a 4-point, 6-point and 8-point Star Filter!

Call us at (323) 285-5450 or email us at SYNC@SYNCphotorental.com, to rent today!

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New at SYNC: Bowens Mount RFi Speedrings!

Posted on October 30, 2022 by Chris Ramirez Posted in 3. From the Grip Room

New at SYNC: Bowens Mount RFi Speedrings!

These Speedrings are great if you have Bowens Mount soft-boxes and they will also work with Aputure light fixtures such as the Aputure 600 and 1200 series!

Call us at (323) 285-5450 or email us at SYNC@SYNCphotorental.com, to rent today!