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National Geographic 125th Anniversary Photo Exhibit

National Geographic 125th Anniversary Photo Exhibit

In the years that I interviewed applicants for jobs as photo lab technicians, the #1 response to my question, "What would be your ideal job?" was "A National Geographic photographer." It's little wonder since the imagery of National Geographic is the best of the best....

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Photograpy by Greg Lawler at Gallery 27

Photograpy by Greg Lawler at Gallery 27

Greg Lawler is a naturally gifted photographer---and we at Color Services are among his biggest fans. For a number of years, Greg has generously shared his heartfelt images for display on the walls of our lobby, on samples of our giftware products, and on our website....

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SBTC Photo Contest~Now Accepting Entries

SBTC Photo Contest~Now Accepting Entries

The Santa Barbara Tennis Club celebrates art and people with art exhibits featuring new artists every 2nd Friday of each month. For October 2013, the club is now calling for entries for a photography contest called "Captured". The exhibition at the Club Gallery will...

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Oggl~A New App from Hipstamatic!

Oggl~A New App from Hipstamatic!

Our friends at Hipstamatic have been busily back at the drawing board...and now we, and the rest of the world, know why. Their new app, named “oggl”, was unveiled this month with exciting results. Oggl is a photo-sharing application, currently available for the...

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The Big Photo Show~FREE Admission

The Big Photo Show~FREE Admission

Are you passionate about photography...and interested in learning more to improve your skills in a fun (and free!) environment? PMA,The Worldwide Community of Imaging Associations, will offer photography instruction to photo enthusiasts at “The Big Photo Show”, May...

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Jadyn Chen~Wild Things~Closing Reception

Jadyn Chen~Wild Things~Closing Reception

Our own Jadyn Chen from the Color Services team will be hosting a closing reception of her exhibit “Wild Things” at DNA Studios in Santa Barbara on Friday, March 22. Jadyn draws inspiration from nature, people and cultures and tranlsates her experiences into...

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Goleta Valley Photo Exhibition~Now Seeking Submissions

Goleta Valley Photo Exhibition~Now Seeking Submissions

The Goleta Valley Historical Society invites the public to submit favorite photos of the Goleta Valley for a chance to be featured in its next exhibition. The exhibit, titled “Capturing The Goodland: Picturing the Beauty & History of the Goleta Valley,” opens...

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Art is Life~VADA Art Sale

Art is Life~VADA Art Sale

The Visual Arts & Design Academy (VADA) at Santa Barbara High School is currently holding its first annual art sale fundraiser, “Art is Life”.  More than 50 works of art in a wide variety of mediums are available for sale, including watercolor and oil paintings,...

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LA Art Book Fair~Coming this Weekend

LA Art Book Fair~Coming this Weekend

If you’re an art buff who likes books, photography, and much more, a unique (and free!) 3-day event is coming to Los Angeles this weekend. The first annual LA Art Book Fair will take place from February 1-3 at The Geffen Contemporary at MOCA. An opening will be held...

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Color Services teams up with High Sierra Workshops

Color Services teams up with High Sierra Workshops

As we launch a new year, Color Services is pleased to announce that it has partnered with High Sierra Workshops, an educational workshop company offering intensive, small-group photography workshops in California and across the globe. This collaboration celebrates the...

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The 5th Annual Worldwide Photo Walk ~ October 13, 2012

The 5th Annual Worldwide Photo Walk ~ October 13, 2012

On Saturday, October 13, more than 27,000 photo walkers, united by their love for photography, will take to the streets in a free global photography event: the 5th Annual Worldwide Photo Walk. The Worldwide Photo Walk is a social photography gathering where...

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The Joy of Photo Restorations

The Joy of Photo Restorations

Seeing the “before” and “after” of a photo restoration is a highlight of my job. First of all, when a customer brings in a damaged photo to be fixed, I know that it is somehow special to them. Sometimes they are eager to share the story, while other times it is their...

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The Incredible Incredibooth App

The Incredible Incredibooth App

Vintage photo booths remind me of summertime on the boardwalk: inserting coins, closing the curtain, squeezing onto the bench with friends, smiling and making faces, waiting anxiously for the strip of prints to appear, and treasuring the memories long after. Though it...

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Beyond Point and Shoot~A FREE Photography Workshop

Beyond Point and Shoot~A FREE Photography Workshop

If you are a high school student living in Carpinteria, California, an exciting photo opportunity is coming soon! "Beyond Point and Shoot" is a 3-day photography workshop that will be taught this month as part of Teen Extreme 2012 by professional photographer, Ted...

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