Photos: Joan Ribo; Eva Trigo

What  have a  stylist, a model, a professor and students in common? Lot´s of fun! We invited  the Institut D´Estudis Fotográfics de Catalunya IEFC (www.iefc.cat) to a professional photo session in our Spot Studio Barcelona on April, first of 2011. With the support of Francina Models and Cazcarra Image Group we could realize an unforgettable moment for all young photographers. After explaining and demonstrating different light shaping tools from Profoto and Briese, the students could take the chance to push the button and shoot under professional conditions.   Students commented afterwards: “the right illumination is what makes all the differences” or “to work in a studio like this gives you a really good work flow”. At the end of the day Spot hopes that we could give all students some motivation to face a career as a professional photographer.

The FEP (Federation of European Photographers) opens the door for the annual competition, sponsored by Epson. There will be six categories to compete in: Wedding; Commercial; Portrait; Reportage; Landscape and Illustrative. Even young professionals up to 25 years can contribute their works  due to a new created category “Young Photographers & Students”. Deadline to register is July 31st, 2011. SPOT offers you a huge discount on lighting equipment for your work participation within the competition.  For more information please call +34 690380205.

Details: www.europeanphotographers.eu

A usual day in spring 2010 in Germany. 400 photographer captured at the same day their personal interpretation and point of view. The result is an impressive volume of book that shows the diversity and beauty of Germany. It cleans up with a national brand of “Sausage and Sauerkraut”. For all of those who you are interested in  understanding German tradition and contemporary thoughts – this book is the right choice.

Details: D-Punkt Verlag; 640 Pages