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Insomniac Design, Inc. is a Washington DC based web design and software development company that offers graphic design, web design (Flash, HTML, etc), custom application (CMS, etc) design & development, HD video production & post production, marketing, custom CDROM & DVD authoring, mobile/ wireless applications & web sites, online enterprise strategy & functional document development and on and on...

At Insomniac Design, Inc., design is more than our job – it’s our passion. Those bags under our eyes are a badge of honor. We do not rest until your message is conveyed and you are completely satisfied. It’s all about you. We’re just here for the ride.

The American Society of Media Photographers (ASMP) is the authoritative voice of publication photographers worldwide. The Washington D.C. Chapter is committed to representing the region's best photographers. Using educational and inspirational programs to foster community, it helps its members prosper by promoting sound business practices and ideals.

Recognized for its creative programming, ASMPDC works tirelessly to keep its members informed of the latest business trends and advances in technology and communications. The “Find a Photographer” link at ASMPDC.ORG is used by hundreds of advertising and design professionals when they are looking for talented photographers to effectively communicate their clients’ messages.

Epson Professional Photography Commitment and Collaboration

Epson’s commitment to digital imaging extends far beyond delivering the industry’s leading professional products. Epson’s support of numerous degreed programs, seminars and workshops has helped professionals and advanced amateurs master all aspects of digital printmaking. The award-winning Epson Print Academy alone has trained more than 30,000 photographers and digital printmakers. In addition, the Epson Stylus Pro program was launched seven years ago with the involvement of the best in the photographic world of fine art, portraiture, commercial, nature, and photojournalism to provide insight into the needs of the most discerning visual communicators. And, of course, Epson is constantly working to provide new technologies and products that advance digital imaging which has produced some of the world’s most renowned images from some of the most recognized and celebrated photographers in the world.

About Epson America Inc.

Epson offers an extensive array of award-winning image capture and image output products for the consumer, business, photography, and graphic arts markets. The company is also a leading supplier of value-added point-of-sale (POS) printers and transactions terminals for the retail market. Founded in 1975, Epson America Inc. is the U.S. affiliate of Japan-based Seiko Epson Corporation, a global manufacturer and supplier of high-quality technology products that meet customer demands for increased functionality, compactness, systems integration and energy efficiency. Epson America Inc. is headquartered in Long Beach, California.

Photo District News (PDN), the award-winning monthly magazine for the professional photographer, has been covering the professional photographic industry for over two decades. Every month, PDN delivers unbiased news and analysis, interviews, and portfolios of the latest photographic work. PDN delivers the information photographers need to survive in a competitive business - from marketing and business advice to legal issues, photographic techniques, new technologies, and more.

PDNonline covers breaking news stories and delivers in-depth features on the photo industry, including interviews and profiles, reports on new products both analog and digital, and information on useful sources for professional photographers. PDNOnline's photo essays and galleries explore the work of photography's masters and today's emerging talent.

The PDN family of web sites-including Photoserve, Photosource and PDN Edu-is an unparalleled source of information and inspiration for professional photographers, photo buyers, visual creatives, photo students and their instructors.

Bogen Imaging Inc. was originally established as Bogen Photo in the 1950s and is the cornerstone of the international network of Bogen Imaging companies in the USA, France, Germany, Italy and Japan that import, distribute and service accessory products in the photographic, video, broadcast and lighting imaging sectors.

All the brands have a global reputation for design, innovation and quality and are the first choice of many of the worlds leading professional image takers:

Gitzo has been the professionals first choice for photographic tripods and is now the first choice of the serious enthusiast

Manfrotto produces the most extensive range of camera tripods, lighting stands and accessories that are used by more professionals than any other brand in the key sectors we addressed.

Kata bags offer the ultimate protective bags that are light weight and designed for a digital world be it photographic or high end video.

National Geographic selected Manfrotto and Kata to design an advanced line of innovative tripod and bags that have the prestigious National Geographic branding.

Avenger –grip equipment, lighting stands and accessories that are used by more professionals than any other brand in the key sectors we addressed.

Additional Brands- we are the exclusive US distributors for a number of additional brands which serve the Video, Photographic, Lighting and related markets.

Penn Camera has been serving the photographic needs of our nation's capital for over 50 years. From our origins as a single storefront along historic Pennsylvania Avenue in downtown DC to our current chain of nine stores throughout the Washington DC-Baltimore metropolitan corridor, Penn Camera has steadily grown to become the premier supplier of photographic goods in the Mid-Atlantic region. Our expert staff keeps up with the latest products and trends, and we offer advice on anything from archival wet paper processing to advanced digital imaging. Our industrial and commercial sales desk serves the area’s best known news organizations, universities, and hospitals, plus Federal, state & local governments and their associated agencies. The management and staff of Penn Camera thank all of our legacy customers and welcome new customers to our family.

FotoWeekDC is funded in part by the D.C. Commission on the Arts & Humanities, an agency supported in part by National Endowment for the Arts.

Since 1968, the District of Columbia Commission on the Arts and Humanities (DCCAH) has developed and promoted local artists, organizations, and activities. The Mission of the DCCAH is to provide grants, programs, education activities and public art opportunities that encourage diverse artistic expressions and learning opportunities so that all District of Columbia residents and visitors can experience the rich culture of our city. In partnership with the community, DCCAH promotes excellence in the arts by initiating and supporting programs, activities, and policies that inspire, nurture, and reflect the multi-ethnic character and cultural diversity of the District as a World Class Cultural Destination.

DC magazine, published by Modern Luxury Media, highlights the chic and unique stories breaking in the greater metro area. Through our fashion, dining, home design, arts, travel and society event coverage, the magazine features local style setters, cultural icons and burgeoning trends with the journalistic and design quality of a national magazine, all on the pages of an oversized, perfect-bound sleek format. Modern Luxury Media, the award-winning publishers of regional lifestyle magazines, is the premier luxury lifestyle publisher in the United States. With more than 30 publications in 13 major markets, Modern Luxury excels in capturing the urbane metropolitan lifestyle. Whether it's a special feature on the chicest trends in design, cutting-edge fashion spreads, an in-depth review of the city's hot spots or a revealing celebrity profile, our magazines consistently engage the affluent reader. With more local coverage of the cultural arts than any other regional lifestyle magazine, DC magazine is pleased to support FotoWeek DC.

The Washington Post is dedicated to quality journalism. We share a belief that the free flow of information is essential to a successful democracy. Over the years the newspaper’s reporters and editors have taken great risks to ensure that citizens have unfettered access to the news. And through its community outreach programs, The Post is an active corporate citizen, partnering with local organizations to improve the quality of life in our region.

washingtonpost.com is an award-winning news and information destination that delivers world-class reporting and innovative multimedia content, creating a truly interactive news experience. Using the latest technology and tools, washingtonpost.com encourages participation and content customization across all platforms, allowing readers to engage with washingtonpost.com anytime, anywhere.

The Washingtonian, the magazine Washington lives by, is the region’s top source of information for dining, shopping, entertainment, and personalities. It has been Washington’s most trusted guide to living, working, and playing in the area for more than four decades thanks to features like “100 Very Best Restaurants,” “Top Doctors,” and “Great Places to Live.” The magazine is read each month by more than 400,000 people, who spend an average of 96 minutes with each issue and save each issue for an average of five months. The Washingtonian, under the guidance of its longtime editor, Jack Limpert, is a five-time National Magazine Award winner for its reporting and writing. Washingtonian.com, the online extension of the magazine, helps hundreds of thousands of residents and visitors explore and live in the national capital region.

The Smithsonian’s Archives of American Art enlivens the extraordinary human stories behind America’s most significant art and artists. With a collection that includes over 16 million items spanning more than 200 years, it is the world’s largest and most widely used resource dedicated to collecting and preserving the papers and primary records of the visual arts in America. Constantly growing in range and depth, and ever increasing in accessibility to its many audiences, it is a vibrant, unparalleled and essential resource for the appreciation, enjoyment and understanding of art in America.

Destination DC, the lead destination marketing organization for the nation’s capital, is a private, non-profit membership organization of more than 1, 000 businesses committed to marketing the area as a premier global convention, tourism and special events destination with a special emphasis on the arts, cultural and historic communities. By developing and executing centralized and cohesive sales and marketing strategies, Destination DC generates economic development for the city through tourism and meetings in excess of $5.2 billion through direct visitor spending. Destinationdc.com.