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I received this press release earlier this morning from NAPP / The National Association of Photoshop Professionals. In my opinion, IF you use Adobe Photoshop or are interested in using Photoshop you simply MUST, you absolutely "OWE IT TO YOURSELF" to check out NAPP. I can personally tell you, had I not attended my very first live seminar in NYC -- with Scott Kelby -- I am not sure where my creative life would be right now. Until that day I did not know what creativity truly was and that I was capable of it. I was under the misconception that one had to be born with a paintbrush and sketch pad in their hands to be considered an artist. I had not yet realized that there are all types of artists, and yes... I am one... "A digital artist!" Roz Fruchtman

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NEW 21-DAY ONLINE COURSE – SHARING AND ORGANIZING YOUR PHOTOGRAPHS – FOR PHOTOSHOP ELEMENTS USERS AVAILABLE Tampa, FL – Jan. 10, 2006 – Most people will agree that taking pictures with a digital camera isn’t that tough to figure out. However, getting them from the camera into a computer and sent off to everyone you want to share them with is a little more complicated. Photoshop Elements users now have a new 21-day online course – Sharing and Organizing Your Photographs featuring Matt Kloskowski – that will teach them everything they need to know for only $19.99.

Photoshop Elements users will learn about importing and tagging photos, building collections, creating slideshows, and putting together greeting cards. They’ll even learn how to back up photos to keep them safe in case they ever need to be reloaded. All this new educational material can be found at www.photoshopelementsuser.com.

“Although a few of the lessons concern features that are only available in the new Photoshop Elements 4,” said Kloskowski, “the majority of the content will apply to users of Photoshop Elements 3 as well. If you want to get organized and learn the easy ways to share your photos, you can’t miss this course.” Go to http://www.photoshopelementsuser.com to sign up today.

About Matt Kloskowski Matt Kloskowski is the Education and Curriculum Developer for the National Association of Photoshop Professionals and a regular contributor to the Photoshop Elements Techniques newsletter. In addition to his video tutorials at www.photoshopelementsuser.com, you can see Matt every week on the Photoshop TV video podcast, available for free at http://www.photoshoptv.com or in the podcast section of the iTunes Music Store.

About the Producers of Photoshop Elements Online Training Courses KW Media Group is the parent company of Photoshop Elements Techniques newsletter, Layers magazine, the National Association of Photoshop Professionals (NAPP), Photoshop User magazine, the Adobe Photoshop Seminar Tour, Photoshop World Conference & Expo, and the corporate home of the world’s top-selling computer book author – Scott Kelby. KW Media Group is one of the largest and most respected educational and training organizations in the graphics and digital imaging industry worldwide www.kwmediagroup.com.

Media Contact:
Carmen Annillo
Managing Editor, Photoshop Elements Techniques
(813) 433-5000 x180
cannillo@kwmediagroup.com

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Subject: NAPP Hurricane Charity Auction Launches

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
HURRICANE CHARITY ART AUCTION SPONSORED BY THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PHOTOSHOP PROFESSIONALS LAUNCHES
Over 40 signed fine art prints from well-known artists are up for bid

Tampa, Fla. – Dec. 6, 2006 – For many people, this is the season for giving and receiving. So it seems like an excellent time to do a little of both. Until December 12, art lovers can bid on wonderful photography, illustrations and even a commission from a famous portrait artist at an auction hosted by the National Association of Photoshop Professionals (NAPP) www.photoshopuser.com/auction. All the money raised through this auction will go to the Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund and the Salvation Army to help those who have been devastated by the horrible hurricanes this year.

For many people, an original print from legendary photographers and artists like Moose Peterson, Bert Monroy or Vincent Versace is beyond reach. However, thanks to the charitable donations of these gifted artists, artwork that usually sells for thousands of dollars will be available to bidders with starting prices as low as $100. By going to the auction and bidding, anyone can have the chance to donate to an incredibly worthy charity, gain a wonderful art print that they can cherish for the rest of their life, and get a nice tax deduction in the bargain. All the prints are unframed and range in size from 13” X 19” to 24” X 28”. For more information, go to
http://www.photoshopuser.com/auction.

About NAPP The National Association of Photoshop Professionals (NAPP) is a dynamic, accredited trade association that serves the needs of the photography and digital graphics industry. NAPP supplies its 43,000 members in 106 countries with the latest education and training through a resource-packed website, a member’s only magazine (Photoshop User), and live training events like the Adobe Photoshop Seminar Tour and the Photoshop World Conference and Expo. For more information about the benefits of NAPP membership, go to http://www.photoshopuser.com.

Media Contact:
Mary Laurinaitis
NAPP Media Director
(813) 433-5000 x162
maryl@photoshopuser.com


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I apologize this is a bit late coming, but you can still access the earlier shows on the website...

PhotoshopGuys.com,
thus not missing an episode — while learning from the best and being entertained for the same price... FREE!

I have been a loyal supporter of NAPP / The National Association of Photoshop Professionals as they have made such a tremendous difference in my life. I am privileged to know Scott Kelby and my personal testimonial would included: “Anything that Scott does I would recommend!”

SUBJECT: Photoshop TV is on the Air

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
PHOTOSHOP TV IS ON THE AIR!
NEW VIDEO PODCAST FEATURES ADOBE PHOTOSHOP TIPS AND NEWS
FROM: “THE PHOTOSHOP GUYS" AT NAPP”

Tampa, FL – Oct. 26, 2005 – Today, the first episode of Adobe® Photoshop® TV went on the air at http://www.photoshopguys.com. Photoshop TV is a brand new weekly video podcast from the National Association of Photoshop Professionals (NAPP), featuring "The Photoshop Guys:" Scott Kelby, Dave Cross and Matt Kloskowski. Using the innovative iTunes podcast technology recently introduced by Apple, Photoshop TV delivers tips, step-by-step tutorials, and the latest Photoshop and digital imaging news in a fun, entertaining format.

This week, viewers get an opportunity to win a free iPod Nano or one of 10 limited edition Photoshop TV t-shirts, by participating in a Photoshop Trivia Challenge. To view Photoshop TV (it's free!) go to http://www.photoshopguys.com, where you can watch it right there online, or you can subscribe to the iTunes Podcast for free by clicking on the advanced menu option at the top of the video player on the site, and select “Subscribe to Podcast,” in the window that appears, then type or paste the following address: http://feeds.feedburner.com/photoshoptv/. You can also subscribe by going to Apple's iTunes Music Store and searching for “Photoshop TV” in the podcast directory search.

About NAPP: The National Association of Photoshop Professionals (NAPP) is an accredited, dynamic trade association and the world’s leading resource for Adobe® Photoshop® training, news, and education. An award-winning team of Photoshop experts, authors, consultants, and trainers lead the association, keeping its members on the cutting edge of Adobe Photoshop techniques and technology. With more than 43,000 members in 106 countries, NAPP is the world's largest graphics and digital imaging association. Visit http://www.photoshopuser.com for more information.

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Media Contact:
Mary Laurinaitis
Marketing & Media Manager
mlaurinaitis@photoshopuser.com
813-433-5006, ext. 162

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With Thanksgiving right around the corner I have been giving a lot of thought to those who touched my life in a positive way — companies, people, products, etc. NOTE: Negative situations can be cause for giving thanks as well. We learn and grow from everything that happens to us — good, bad or indifferent. It sometimes amazes me how oddly professional people behave!

For now... I would like to concentrate on the positive. Perhaps we'll get to the negative later on!

I will be writing about this in the month of November. Stay tuned! I will be sharing some of my favorites.
I have been blessed with many people who have made a *life-defining* contribution(s) in my life. Two major players are:

• Tony Robbins
• NAPP - The National Association of Photoshop Professionals

• Your past is NOT your future!
• You did NOT fail, IF you leaned something!

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Those who know me, know I am a "BIG" fan of NAPP / the National Association of Photoshop Professionals. This one organization has made such a big difference in my own professional and personal life that I would move mountains for them if I could. IF you are going to attend Photo Plus Expo in NYC this year, you simply must stop by booth 980. Tell them I sent you!

Below is NAPP's Photo Plus Expo 2005 Show Special

NAPP — National Association of Photoshop Professionals has a booth at 980.

WHO: NAPP — National Association of Photoshop Professionals
WHAT: Show Special (Membership Special Offers)
WHERE: Photo Plus Expo / Jacob Javits Convention Center - New York
WHEN: Today until Saturday (October 20-22)
TIMES: Show Hours

• Thurs, Oct. 20 10am - 5pm
• Friday, Oct. 21 10am - 5pm
• Saturday, Oct. 22 10am - 4pm

• 1 Year Membership $99.00 — PLUS
  FREE DVD (choose *one* from several - value $40-$50)


• 2 Year Membership $179.00 — PLUS
  FREE DVD (choose *one* from several - value $40-$50)
  FREE BOOK (choice *one* from several)

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The piece below is quoted from the NAPP (National Association of Photoshop Professionals) Member Newsletter. NAPP has made such a big difference in my own life, I jump at any opportunity to help spread the word whenever possible!
  — Roz Fruchtman / BlogViewsByRoz.com

• Added video tutorials to the member website
• Sponsored free Photoshop CS Summits throughout the U.S.
• Offered Continuing Education credits at Photoshop World Conferences and Photoshop Seminar Tour classes
• Rolled-out a new Membership Card and Certificate of Membership
• Produced the new Photoshop Creativity Tour seminar featuring Bert Monroy
• Launched a new public NAPP Gallery to post your image portfolio
• Re-launched a new NAPP members-only website with improved functionality
• Added the weekly NAPP Radio program to the website

Continue reading "Happy New Year from NAPP" »

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Today's Scott Kelby/Bert Monroy Adobe Photoshop classes hosted at B&H Photo were absolutely phenomenal.

Bert gave a quick demonstration of how he creates very complicated digital images that replicate photographs. I can't even imagine doing anything like that without using a photograph as my base. But it was a treat to see.

Scott wowed everyone with some of his Down & Dirty Digital Images tips and tricks. He even teased me when I asked if they were in any of his books, cause I have most of them!

Unlike the regular NAPP seminars, where questions and answers take place in between breaks and after the class, the B&H group was smaller in comparison to the Javits Center's events and questions and answers went on throughout the classes so that everyone was treated to the questions and answers.

B&H Photo opened their doors to us and made us feel very much at home. It was late so I never got to go inside the store, but I do hope to get back there sometime soon.

IF you are in NYC and they ever have one of these complimentary sessions again, you owe it to yourself to go. You have nothing to lose and all to gain! Trust me, you will be glad you did!

IF you are a NAPP member you know what I mean!

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Remember... Scott Kelby & Bert Monroy will be giving FREE classes on Monday at B&H in New York City. You need to make a reservation to make sure there is a seat available for you.

Check out my earlier entry which includes full information.

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PERSONAL TESTIMONIAL: If you have never seen Scott Kelby in action, you absolutely owe it to yourself to attend this FREE session.

I hear great things about Bert Monroy as well, but have never met or seen him. This is your chance. Roz

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NAPP — short for National Association of Photoshop Professionals has a new feature. NAPP Radio. Check it out!

You can hear the latest program by going to the NAPP home page.
http://www.photoshopuser.com
and clicking on the switch in the middle of the page on the right.

Previous NAPP Radio programs can be heard by visiting the NAPP Radio Archive.
http://www.photoshopuser.com/radioarchive.html

Enjoy!

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Bert Monroy/Photoshop Creativity Tour in Baltimore!

Just a quick reminder... “The Photoshop Creativity Tour” will be in:

Baltimore Convention Center
Ballroom IV
Baltimore, Maryland
Wednesday, October 27, 2004
10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Continue reading "NAPP: Baltimore Creativity Tour — 10/27/2004" »

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Bert Monroy/Photoshop Creativity Tour in New York!

Just a quick reminder... “The Photoshop Creativity Tour” will be in:

Photoshop Creativity Tour — NYC

Jacobs Javits Convention Center
New York, NY
Room 1E 7-11
Tuesday, November 9, 2004
10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Continue reading "NAPP: NYC Creativity Tour — 11/9/2004" »

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I long for the day they come to NYC! Until then... I will pray to the Photoshop G_ds!

PHOTOSHOP WORLD CONFERENCE & EXPO

September 1-3, 2004
Orlando, FL

http://www.photoshopworld.com or 800-738-8513

PhotoshopWorld Conference & Expo is the best and largest Photoshop
educational event in the world. It is sponsored annually by Adobe Systems and NAPP (National Association of Photoshop Professionals). PhotoshopWorld
is arriving in Orlando, FL on Sept. 1-3 offering three days of real-world training from industry experts in the latest Adobe Photoshop techniques.

Register online at http://www.photoshopworld.com or call 800-738-8513.

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