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The Insider: A Snapshot of the Philadelphia Photography Industry

The photography industry has a significant economic impact in the Philadelphia Region. And, as in all sectors of the creative industry, technological advances have changed the industry dramatically.

Joseph Poulshock, photographer and painter, has been involved in the industry for more than 45 years. "Digital technology has advanced to the point where I can take great photography - almost every picture I take is dramatic and worthy of display. I can process them for not much money and have the photographs in an hour." Poulshock went on to say that the Internet offers a great opportunity for "exposing and selling pictures to the public."

We've clearly come a long way from pinhole cameras and camera obscura, the direct forerunner of the camera and first referred to by Aristotle who questioned how the sun can make a circular image when it shines through a square hole.

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Innovation Spotlight: Capturing Philadelphia's Music Scene

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Innovation Philadelphia spotlights regional creative industry entrepreneurs and young professionals making an impact on the Philadelphia Region, or innovative initiatives that showcase the tremendous innovative and creative talent driving Philadelphia's economy.

November's spotlight on creativity is local photographer Whitney Thomas. After earning a degree in Engineering and spending 11 years in corporate sales and marketing, Whitney decided to pursue his passion and become a fashion photographer.

As the music scene began to explode in Philadelphia, Whitney expanded his photography clientele to include music. Whitney has worked with top music artists including Will Smith, The Roots, Smokey Robinson, Faith Evans, Jill Scott and Robin Thicke, to name a few. In addition, Whitney has published photographs in People, Vibe, Ebony, Essence and O at Home, and notes that he even photocopied the paycheck he received from Oprah.

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In the News

>> Urban Outfitters: sales, inventory control boosted 3Q

>> Blog: Get out of the office

>> Creative Industry Careers Named in Yahoo's 'Six Flexible Careers That Pay $70k'

Register for the Creative Mega Social!

The Creative Mega Social is Philadelphia's largest annual gathering of creative professionals. Join your compatriots in the Philadelphia creative community for an evening of networking, free food, raffles, bowling, billiards and drink specials at Northern Liberties' nightlife hot spot - North Bowl Lounge n' Lanes (909 N. 2nd St.; Philadelphia, PA) on Thursday, December 4th, from 6 to 9 p.m.

This event is absolutely free with the donation of an unwrapped toy to the Philadelphia Marine Corps Toys for Tots Campaign. The Creative Mega Social is sponsored by Philly Creative Guide and Innovation Philadelphia.

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Your Opinion Counts

When employers were asked what type of design services they contract, the results are in:

Poll Results

As an entrepreneur, what changes has your business made due to the recent economic crisis?

Raise prices of products
Downsize your company
Cut back on traveling
Outsourcing creative services
Decreasing your overhead

» Vote Now

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