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MEDIA CONTACT: SHERRIE BERGER
sberger@luciefoundation.org
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
5th ANNUAL LUCIE TECHNICAL AWARDS
HONOR THE YEAR’S PHOTO-RELATED INNOVATIONS
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2019
PhotoPlus International Conference + Expo, Jacob Javits Convention Center, NYC
SUBMISSIONS PERIOD IS THROUGH AUGUST 10, 2019
AND ARE FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
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July 16, 2019 – (Los Angeles, CA) - The fifth annual Lucie Technical Awards, an initiative of the Lucie Foundation and sister-program of The Lucie Awards, will take place in New York City on Thursday, October 24, 2019, during PHOTOPLUS Expo, at The Jacob Javits Convention Center, in New York City, 5:30pm reception, 6:00pm awards presentation, in the Javits Show Floor Theatre. Held during The Lucie Awards week, the acclaimed Lucie Technical Awards embrace a large and critical segment of the photographic community.
The Lucie Technical Awards aim to honor the large and small companies, as well as the individuals who have advanced the photographic industry in a particular year. All-inclusive, these awards intend to encompass such items from cameras, lenses, lighting, and accessories, to software and more.
This year, the LTA’s will continue to present the Chuck Westfall Technical Education Award, named in honor of the legendary Canon spokesperson who became “teacher of technology” to journalists and the photo industry in general, for more than 35 years. The recipient will have demonstrated a tireless effort to share their extensive knowledge with others, either through interactions with the media, written or published documents, and public appearances and presentations.
Hossein Farmani, the founder of The Lucie Technical Awards, commented, “For the 5th year in a row, we are honored to highlight an ever-growing segment of our photographic community by embracing those whose penchant for technology lifts up the talented image-makers, many of whom we will honor just a few days prior at The Lucie Awards." The 17th Annual Lucie Awards will be held on Tuesday, October 22, at Zankel Hall at Carnegie Hall.
Experts in the field of photography as well as members of the public can contribute to the submission process with the goal to recognize and reward deserving companies and individuals whose efforts have advanced the careers of so many image-makers. They all share a passion for creating extraordinary imagery through innovative technology. Submissions are free and are open until August 10, 2019. To submit, please visit http://tech.lucies.org/submissions/
The categories include:
CAMERA
Best compact camera (small sensor cameras including action cameras, premium ultra-compact, and 360 cameras)
Best fixed-lens camera (any sized sensor, non ILC)
Best Instant Camera
Best small-format camera (APS-C and Micro 4/3 ILC system)
Best full-frame camera
Best medium format camera
CAMERA ACCESSORIES
Best Day-Use Camera Bag
Best Adventure Camera Bag
Best Tripod
Best Camera Accessory
OTHER
Best consumer drone
Best professional drone
Best professional desktop computing system
Best professional laptop computing system
LENS
Best Wide-Angle prime
Best standard prime
Best telephoto prime
Best wide angle zoom (0-35mm range)
Best standard zoom (24-105mm range)
Best telephoto zoom (70-infinity range)
Best special purpose lens
Best Cinema Prime
Best Cinema Zoom
LIGHTING
Best continuous light source
Best studio strobe
Bestspeedlight/compact strobe
Best multi-color continuous light source
Best lighting modifier
SOFTWARE
Best photo editing software (mobile and desktop)
Best Software Plugin
Best video editing software (mobile and desktop)
STORAGE
Best mobile backup solution
Best desktop backup solution
Best memory card
THE CHUCK WESTFALL TECHNICAL EDUCATION Award
SPECIAL CATEGORY (nominated and chosen by the LTA board)
Achievement of Technical Innovation (given to the engineer of a product) 2019
Camera of The Year, 2018/2019
With the invaluable advice and guidance of the esteemed Lucie Technical Awards Advisory Board, these awards will honor the people and companies who have supported and inspired so many on their photographic journeys. These awards, plus The Lucie Awards, bestowed two days prior, together create an even more inclusive photographic community.
Ticket availability for The Lucie Technical Awards will be announced shortly. For the complete list of awards and to submit a nomination, please see http://tech.lucies.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/LTA_Submission_2019.pdf for additional information.
About Lucie Technical Awards – The Lucie Technical Awards aim to honor the large and small companies, as well as the individuals who have advanced the photography industry in a given year. All-inclusive, these awards encompass cameras, lenses, lighting, accessories, software and more. http://tech.lucies.org
About Lucie Foundation - Lucie Foundation’s mission is to honor master photographers, discover and cultivate emerging talent, and promote the appreciation of photography worldwide. In addition to Month of Photography Los Angeles (MOPLA), the foundation presents year-round programming to support emerging and professional photographers through exhibitions, the Lucie Scholarship Program, and master photographers through The Lucie Awards. Lucie Foundation is a 501(c)3 non-profit charitable foundation. www.luciefoundation.org
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