Smartphones and the Future of Photo Publishing

 Smartphones and the Future of Photo Publishing

If you thought the personal computer revolution of the 1980s and the Internet revolution of the 1990s were big, well, they were. But a new revolution merging the best features of personal computing, instant anywhere, anytime communication, and carry-everywhere portability promises to dwarf them both.

Smartphones, those amazing handheld devices that offer the Internet in your pocket, are the fastest growing segment in both computing and communications. With yearly unit sales in the hundreds of millions, and total worldwide sales estimated in the billions within a few years, these ubiquitous devices and associated applications and services are the hottest topic in the technology and publishing worlds.

Join us on Tuesday, April 13th, as we explore the exciting opportunities for photographers presented by platforms such as the Apple iPhone, Google Android, Palm webOS, and other emerging environments. You'll learn how these platforms compare, the state of the market for image and content developers, and how to position yourself to take advantage of this disruptive media shift. You'll also get insight into what it takes to publish your images and content on these mobile platforms from leading practitioners in the field.

Some in the industry have described the emergence of smartphones as the REAL personal computer revolution and the ultimate new media. Many believe that smartphones present the disruptive opportunity of a generation. But almost everyone agrees that the market is simply too large to ignore.

Join us on Tuesday, April 13th and judge for yourself as we present Smartphones and the Future of Photo Publishing.

Moderator: John Jerney

John is a freelance travel writer and photographer whose writing and images have appeared in publications in the U.S., Canada, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. John is also president of mobilis.net, a Silicon Valley-based online community and social network for mobile application developers (set to launch in March). For a dozen years, John served as the principal technology columnist for The Daily Yomiuri, the English language edition of the Yomiuri Shimbun, the world's largest circulation daily newspaper. John serves on the board of ASMP Northern California, and is the current events coordinator for the chapter.

Panelists

Lee Foster

Lee is a veteran, diversified travel photographer and writer who, in 2009, became one of the first travel photojournalists with an application in the Apple iTunes App Store. Lee’s application, San Francisco Photography Guide, helps users create and collect their own postcard-perfect photos and memories of San Francisco (www.sutromedia.com/apps/sfphotoguide). As a vanguard of the new media, Lee will share his insights and experience on what it takes to publish a photo and travel application on the iPhone, and outline a series of practical steps that you can follow to join this exciting media revolution. Visit www.fostertravel.com to see more of Lee's work.

Kevin Collins and Tobin Fisher

As founding partners of Sutro Media, Kevin and Tobin are creators of an application software engine that streamlines the publication of photo and travel guide applications for the iPhone. They are also authors of the travel application, San Francisco Exploration Guide. Kevin and Tobin will offer their insights into the smartphone and mobile application revolution, specifically as it relates to photography and publishing. The pair will also describe the vision behind Sutro Media, and explain how they see the future of mobile media developing. For more information, see www.sutromedia.com.

Kim Grant

Kim is a travel guide book author, photographer, print acquisitions editor, and author of her own highly-successful iPhone application, Boston Essentials Guide (www.sutromedia.com/apps/boston-essential). As acquisitions editor for Sutro Media, Kim is ideally positioned to spot emerging trends in the mobile publishing marketplace. If you have a big idea for the small screen, Kim will be on hand to offer feedback and help you channel your efforts to maximize results. You can see Kim’s travel journalism efforts at www.kimgrant.com.

Additional panelists: TBD

Smartphones and the Future of Photo Publishing
Tuesday, April 13, 7pm - 9 pm
Social hour begins at 6 pm

Cost:
Free to ASMP and BATW members
Non-members: $10
Students: $5

Venue:
Blue Sky Rental Studios
2325 Third St.
San Francisco, CA 94107
415.626.7232
www.blueskysf.com