Print & Win Judges Offer Tips for Capturing Competition-worthy Photos

With over 600 submissions for the Print & Win Competition, it was tough to narrow it down to the images that were selected to face the judges’ panel. In fact, there were several images that were on the cusp of making it to the panel.

Given that there was so much discussion about the images, several of the original judges – Pete Wright, Jeff Bowman, and Dennis and Cheri Hammon – returned to share a rare, public learning opportunity for up and coming photographers and photographers who have never entered their work in a formal competition.

The judges selected a few of the images and offered some great talking points not only to the photographer of the image but also to anyone looking to learn and hone their skills. Dennis Hammon is excited to share this sneak peek into a judge’s mind.

“We want you to learn from everybody’s image. We want to give everyone the experience to understand what judges are looking for,” he says. “We’re looking for sharpness, technique, and story-telling. The composition and subject are so important.”

The judges picked a wide variety of images ranging from a boudoir capture to a kaleidoscope creation and discussed what the photographers did right and how the image could be improved for another competition or what a photographer could do differently for future competitions. The suggestions were as simple as a closer crop and choosing a different time of day to as technical as changing settings and doing additional post-production work.

A consensus among the judges is the best way to improve skill and technique is to continue entering competitions. As many past Sunset Print Award winners have stated, anytime they put their work in front of judges, they learn something to help them improve.

Whether the Click & Win Image Awards was your first or fortieth competition, check out the video above to eavesdrop on the conversation. Feel free to leave us a comment and let us know what you learned from the discussions.

Now that you’ve learned more about how to capture the perfect image, contact a LexJet specialist at 800-453-9538 to find out how to take the next step – printing. Remember, it’s not a photograph until it’s printed.

LexJet’s “The Click & Print Event” Sponsored by Canon is Now Open

“The Click & Print Event” starts today and runs through April 2. This is a virtual, interactive, and educational experience for photographers at every level and features eight of the world’s best Canon photographers together to focus on education on everything from capture, to edit, to print.

Hear from current and former Explorers of Light, including:

  • Clay Blackmore – Get Moving! How Video Can Grow Your Photography Business
  • Gary Hughes – Model Behavior: The Best Ways to Photograph People
  • Bob Davis – Great Images in a Flash: Techniques to Master Off-Camera Flash
  • Jeff Bowman – It’s More Than Just Funny Videos: How Social Media Can Grow Your Photography Business
  • Eddie Tapp – Finding Light in the Darkness
  • Joel Grimes – The Best of Both Worlds: Combining Digital Technology with Classic Photography Techniques

All this week, there will be live Q&A sessions with each of the keynote speakers, bonus content, and if you’ve never been a part of a photo competition, you can watch the judges as they discuss submissions for the Sunset Image Awards to gain insight into the judging process.

If you can’t make it to one of the sessions, don’t worry, all of the keynote discussions, the printer and software demonstrations, and other video content will be available on-demand through April 16.

You won’t want to miss the chance to save over $3,900 off MSRP with special event pricing on the purchase of a Canon imagePROGRAF PRO-Series printer available through now through April 16.

Click HERE to see the full schedule of events and sign up now!

Canon Announces New Mail-in Rebates on PRO-Series Printers

Starting today and through March 20, 2020, you can get up to $1,000 cash back on the purchase of a qualifying Canon PRO-Series printer:

  • $1,000 mail-in rebate on the 60-inch Canon imagePROGRAF PRO-6100, great for fine art reproduction and large posters.
  • $800 mail-in rebate on the 44-inch Canon imagePROGRAF PRO-4100, the most popular printer in the Canon family is perfect for photography and fine art.
  • $300 mail-in rebate on the 24-inch Canon imagePROGRAF PRO-2100, which has the smallest footprint of the three printers but offers the same wide color gamut for photos, fine art, and posters as its larger siblings.

If you are looking for more information or are ready to purchase, contact a printer specialist at 800-453-9538 or visit LexJet.com.

January Webinars with Canon and HP

Ring in 2019 with a free printer webinar. If you are looking to upgrade your equipment this year, these webinars can help you decide which printer is the best fit for your workflow.

The latex webinar is hosted by HP’s leading Latex specialist, while the Canon webinar – led by professional photographer and Canon specialist – will give you information about the full line of PRO-Series printers. Don’t forget, you will receive additional savings when you purchase a qualified printer. Space is limited, sign up today.

Canon PRO-Series Webinar: Join us Tuesday, Jan. 15, at 11 a.m. ET to learn about Canon PRO-Series printers. Attendees will receive an additional 5% off their PRO-Series printer purchase. SIGN UP NOW

HP Latex Webinar: Join us for a webinar on HP’s Latex printer technology on Tuesday, Jan. 22, at 11 a.m. ET. When you attend this webinar, you’ll save $1,000 on an HP Latex 315 Print & Cut Bundle or HP Latex 335 Print & Cut Bundle; or save $3,000 on an HP Latex 560 or HP Latex 570. SIGN UP NOW

Sign up online or call one of our printer specialists at 800-453-9538 for more information.

Check Out the Last Webinar of 2018

The last webinar of 2018 is here! Attend our free HP webinar to see if a new latex printer will bring you good tidings in 2019. The latex webinar is hosted by John Stevens – HP’s leading latex specialist – and will give you information about the full line of printers and “Print & Cut” options. Don’t forget, you can save some holiday cash with the purchase of a qualified printer.

HP Latex Webinar: Join us for a webinar on HP’s Latex printer technology on Monday, Dec. 10, at 11 a.m. ET. When you attend this webinar, you’ll save $1,000 on an HP Latex 315 Print & Cut Bundle or HP Latex 335 Print & Cut Bundle; or save $3,000 on an HP Latex 560 or HP Latex 570. SIGN UP NOW

Sign up online or call one of our printer specialists at 800-453-9538 for more information.

Act Now: Canon Mail-in Rebates Ending Soon

Don’t miss out on the chance to save up to $1,300 ($500 instantly and $800 mail-in) on the purchase of a imagePROGRAF PRO-4000; or get up to $1,200 back on the purchase of select PRO-Series printers. But hurry — all mail-in rebates end March 15:

The following instant rebates are valid through March 31: 

If you are looking at financing, Canon is offering 0% interest and no payments for 6 months on the purchase of an imagePROGRAF PRO-Series printer. For more information, call 800-453-9538 and ask your LexJet printer specialist.

To claim your mail-in rebate, all purchases must be on or before March 15, 2018.