O’Reilly Media joins the growing list of sponsors who offer discounts for PSRI members.  A leading book publisher of technical subjects, including computers, software use, programming, math, science, and photography (still and video), O’Reilly Media leads the field in offereing E-books versions of many of the titles in print.  The PSRI discount is 35% off print books and 45% off e-books.  Just add the titles you are interested in into your “shopping cart” and enter the discount code when you check out.  the discout applies to all their books — and videos, too.  PSRI members can find the discout code in the Members Only area.

We welcome our new sponsor, PrintMakers, Inc, a local printing facility with excellent quality output. Their product assortment includes a variety of print sizes from small 4×6″ to very large posters; from standard paper output to some exotic substrates like metallic (my favorite); from single prints to albums; and many more. Visit their Web site to get acquainted with the services, or take a ride to their very friendly lab in Pawtucket. PrintMakers, Inc. supports PSRI with their generous donation of several print products and a standing discount for PSRI members. Check your eNewsLetter for the discount information and how you can take advantage of that. (Note: All the photographs in the exhibit by Cemal Ekin that will open on May 21, 2010 in Cleveland was printed and mounted entirely by Printmakers)

Imagenomic is our newest sponsor, we welcome them to our growing list of fine group of digital imaging prominent companies sponsoring the activities of PSRI. Imagenomic makes and markets three fine plugins that work with Photoshop, Lightroom, and Aperture. Noiseware, Portraiture, and Real Grain are among the finest products in their categories. They generously donated their suite to PSRI which we will raffle off or use as a door prize at one of our major events. Additionally, PSRI members can now enjoy 20% discount on all Imagenomic products. Watch your mail for PSRI newscast for the coupon code. Thanks Imagenomic and welcome aboard.

The world of Photoshop and Lightroom is never complete without the many plugins that make the environment that much richer and the experience of using these products so much rewarding for the photographers. Topaz Labs makes 8 plugins that provide many more artistic venues to photographers. Topaz Labs sponsors PSRI through their generous donations of products that we use for fundraising, and offering our members 15% discount on all their products. Watch for the discount token you can use in our newsletter and keep an eye on reviews of their products. We welcome Topaz Labs to our growing list of sponsors.

Nik Software joined the fine group of PSRI sponsors. We welcome them and express our thanks for supporting PSRI in its efforts to spread the love of photography. You will find on their site a set of tools that are in the tool boxes of many fine photographers. Check them out and stay tuned for special discount for PSRI members on Nik Software.

Kelby Training offers online education on a variety of topics as well as their well known publications, books, DVDs. The online training section of their Web site offers a wide ranging training topics presented by the experts in the field. A short list of their trainers would include, Scott Kelby, Dave Cross, Matt Kloskowski, Joe McNally, Dan Margulis, John Paul Caponigro, Moose Peterson, Vincent Versace, and many more. All top notch photographers and trainers. Take a look at what they offer, you may get addicted.

The National Association of Photoshop Professionals (NAPP) has been giving us some of their top notch books and DVDs for raffles and auctions since 2006. We are grateful for their generosity. Along with Kelby Training, NAPP has been a steady supporter of PSRI, thanks.

Hunt’s Photo & Video provides us with financial support for our guest speakers and also offers a great selection of camera equipment at competitive prices to our members.

Photodex makes several products of interest to photographers. Some of us used Compupix before there was Lightroom, a fine product indeed. Since 2006, Photodex has given PSRI a copy of their slide show creation software, Proshow Gold and a 20% discount on its purchase. Of course, we have another copy of Proshow Gold to give away at one of our meetings. This year they are extending the discount to their premium line Proshow Producer. Read a review of Proshow Producer to get an idea of what it does. You will enjoy the same 20% discount on that as well. Check the PSRI News that is e-mailed to you every week for details.

The leading manufacturer of color-managed workflow products, X-Rite has joined the list of distinguished sponsors of our club. PSRI is proud to welcome X-Rite and MAC Group. A growing number of our members use X-Rite products like ColorChecker Passport and ColorMunki. Through the educational efforts of X-Rite and MAC Group, we intend to hold periodic presentations and workshops to educate our member on the importance of color-managed workflow. We appreciate the support of Brenda Hipsher who provided significant educational benefits to the club and its members. We hope to continue our relationship for years to come.