Bogen Imaging to Host Free Introductory Lighting Webinar

Ramsey, N.J. (May 30, 2008)-- Bogen Imaging, a leading distributor of top quality photographic support products and accessories in North America, is proud to announce a free, introductory lighting webinar titled “How to Overcome 5 Common Problems When Shooting Outdoors.” Held from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. on June 6, 2008, this introductory course on the basics of lighting is a surefire way to get up to speed on how to capture the best images when shooting in the field.

Ideal for the beginner or amateur, this lighting course will provide the up-and-coming photographer with useful tips and tricks all which will help improve their shots this summer. The speakers for the webinar, Christopher Abbiss, Elinchrom and Lastolite Associate Product Manager, and David Fisher, Metz Product Manager, will explore some common and useful techniques that photographers can utilize to help overcome problems they may face when shooting their subject outdoors.

Topics for discussion include:
How to Work with the Sun
How to Correctly Pose
How to Make Your Flash Photos Look Natural
How to Create a Sharp Foreground with a Blurred Background
How to Improve Shooting at Night

Participants will have the ability to ask questions and interact one-on-one with each speaker, and can also be selected to win one of three prizes, totaling over $400. Prizes include a Metz Mecablitz 28 CS-2 Digital Flash, a Lastolite EZYBox Hotshoe (15” x 15”), and a Lastolite TriGrip Reflector. Within 24 hours of the event, participants can also access a free recorded version of the entire webinar. 
To register for the free introductory lighting course and for additional information, please visit http://www.bogenimaging.us/Jahia/site/bius/pid/17283?WT.srch=1&WT.mc_id=bius_rj00001.

About Bogen Imaging
Bogen Imaging Inc is a leading distributor of key accessories brands for the photographic, video, cine and lighting production markets. Bogen is an international company within the Imaging Division of the Vitec Group, which owns the following leading international brands: Manfrotto, Gitzo, Kata, National Geographic Bags and Tripods, Avenger, and I.F.F. As the exclusive US distributor of Metz, Gossen, Elinchrom, Lastolite, Reflecmedia, Formatt Filters, and Rotatrim, Bogen offers the most complete range of exceptional camera and lighting accessories in the business. The Bogen Imaging international network covers the USA, Germany, France, Italy, UK and Japan