PhotoPlus Expo 2014 Nikon Panel Coverage

PhotoPlus Expo 2014 Nikon Panel Coverage
Maria Esteves
11/28/2014
Updated:
4/23/2016

The 31st Annual 2014 PhotoPlus International Conference and Expo (PPE 2014) NIKON Panel Discussion with award-winning documentary photographer/author Steve Simon, The Passionate Photographer, photographer/filmmaker Lucas Gilman and photographer/director Dixie Dixon commenced Thursday, October 30, 2014, 3:45 PM at Javits Convention Center, New York. Presented by PDNedu and Nikon, this exclusive event with NIKON Ambassadors Dixon, Gilman and Simon discussed their personal life journey in the art of photography, concepts of creation, dynamic lighting techniques, digital imaging and the inspiration the best is yet to come.  NIKONPPE reception and raffle of NIKKOR lens (AF-S DX 18-300mm) immediately followed.  Members of the photography industry, filmmakers, journalists, and Photo Plus attendees were present at this successful standing room only event.

Questions posed to the panel of leading experts by the audience included “What was the one assignment or job that made you feel that you made it in this field? Is there a professional standard you should be disclosing, how much Photoshop editing you should be doing? What is the best camera? What is the best form of contact for networking?”

Maria Esteves pursued her passion as a photographer and writer in the arts in the aftermath of 9/11. It has led to cover interviews, awards ceremonies, film reviews, celebrity photos and videos in fashion, film, music and technology. This native New Yorker has spoken with Award-winning recording artists such as Randy Jones to filmmakers like Greg Pak and Todd Haynes, Academy Award-winners Murray Lerner, to fashion designer Mara Hoffman, and actresses such as Celia Weston.