Epson Expands Elite Group of Renowned Photographers; Stylus Pros to Sign Prints at Epson Booth During PhotoPlus Expo.

Business Editors

PhotoPlus 2002

Booth No. 1017

LONG BEACH, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 31, 2002

Epson America Inc. is continuing to recognize industry-leading professional photographers who are using Epson printing technology by selecting seven more to join the "Epson Stylus Pros" program. The Stylus Pros encompass a variety of disciplines, including fine art, portrait, celebrity, sports, commercial and nature photography. Joining the elite program are: Ryszard Horowitz, Walter Iooss Jr., Steve McCurry, Howard Schatz, Rodney Smith, Pete Turner and Art Wolfe.

Epson unveiled the Epson Stylus Pros in 2001 at PhotoPlus Expo. Based on last year's popularity, Epson will once again feature a gallery of the Pros' photographs, printed this year with Epson's latest ink technology, Ultrachrome ink, at this show Oct. 31 - Nov. 2 at the Jacob Javits Convention Center. Furthermore, 14 Stylus Pros, including several of the newest additions, will be signing original prints of their images, printed on the EPSON Stylus Photo 2200, and discussing how they are using Epson technology to get the best prints of their work. These prints will be given on a first-come, first-served basis in the Gallery area of Epson Booth #1017.

Details about these newest Stylus Pros include:

-- Ryszard Horowitz: Horowitz was born in Krakow, Poland in 1939 and is one of the youngest known survivors of Auschwitz. Horowitz later studied painting at the Academy of Fine Arts in Krakow and became fascinated by American photography and its applications in communication. In 1967, he opened a studio in New York. Since then, Horowitz's work has been exhibited, published and collected internationally and has earned many major accolades. He is recognized as a pioneer of special effects photography predating digital imaging and has embraced digital imaging as a palette for creating his unique compositions. More information is available at www.ryszard-horowitz.com.

-- Walter Iooss: Sports Illustrated magazine's director of photography calls Iooss "the foremost sports photographer of his generation." Iooss' images have graced the cover of Sports Illustrated over 300 times. In addition to his work with Sports Illustrated and the annual swimsuit issue, Iooss received considerable recognition for his two and a half year project photographing Olympic athletes up to and during the 1984 games. Not satisfied just with sports, Iooss has received numerous accolades for his use of design in recent collage work and capturing the true essence of the athletes through portraiture. More information is available at www.walteriooss.com.

-- Steve McCurry: McCurry's career was launched when, disguised in native garb, he crossed into Afghanistan just before the Russian invasion. His coverage won the Robert Capa Gold Medal for Best Photographic Reporting from Abroad. McCurry has since covered many areas of international and civil conflict and has won most of photojournalism's highest awards, including Magazine Photographer of the Year, awarded by the National Press Photographer's Association, and an unprecedented four first prizes in the World Press Photo Contest. More information is available at www.stevemccurry.com.

-- Howard Schatz: Schatz is internationally renowned and one of the most sought-after photographers working today. His photographs are exhibited in museums and photography galleries around the world and are included in innumerable private collections. His work has appeared in hundreds of publications. Schatz's editorial and fashion photography is seen in the United States and abroad, and he has made extraordinary images for a wide range of advertising clients. Each of Schatz's 14 books has been the result of a unique collaboration with award-winning producer and senior editor Beverly Ornstein, his wife and business partner. More information is available at www.howardschatz.com.

-- Rodney Smith: Smith graduated from the University of Virginia and earned a master of divinity in Theology from Yale University. While at Yale, Smith also studied photography under Walker Evans. Smith has years of teaching experience, including an adjunct professorship at Yale, and regularly teaches at the Santa Fe Photographic Workshops. Along with his personal work, Smith has been commissioned by a variety of prominent clients. In addition to corporate and advertising work, he works with fashion and editorial clients. In 1975 he received a Jerusalem Foundation Fellowship, which resulted in his first book.

-- Pete Turner: Turner is best described in these words of A.D. Coleman: "A dramatist's sense of event, intense and saturated coloration, and a distinct, if indescribable, otherness are omnipresent in Turner's images." Turner's work has been presented in magazines and books, on record jackets, as billboards and posters, and as original signed prints. His lifetime devotion to photography has earned him over 350 awards from various design groups and photography associations, and his photos are in the permanent collections of museums worldwide. More information is available at: www.peteturner.com.

-- Art Wolfe: Wolfe is one of the most internationally acclaimed and highly published nature photographers of our time. In 2000, he was awarded an Alfred Eisenstaedt Award for Magazine Photography and in 1998 won the Nature Photographer of the Year award from his peers. Wolfe serves on the advisory boards of the North American Nature Photography Association and the Wildlife Conservation Society. A passionate spokesperson for conservation, he received the first Rachel Carson Award from the National Audubon Society for his work in support of the national wildlife refuge system. Wolfe has published 53 books and is working on his latest, Edge of the Earth, Corner of the Sky. More information is available at: www.artwolfe.com.

Other members of the Epson Stylus Pros include:

--   John Paul Caponigro            --   Douglas Dubler
--   Bruce Dale                     --   Don Emmerich
--   Jody Dole                      --   Greg Gorman
--   Bob Krist                      --   Jeff Schewe
--   George Lepp                    --   John Shaw
--   Jay Maisel                     --   Joyce Tenneson
--   Lisa Jane Murphey              --   Vincent Versace
--   Jack Reznicki                  --   Stephen Wilkes
--   Ralph Romaguera Sr.

Epson features the Stylus Pros, their work and their use of Epson technology at trade shows and other public appearances. The Stylus Pros also provide valuable feedback on the features, performance and quality of Epson hardware, ink and media as well as the needs of photographers that will help shape future product development.

"We are pleased to be able to expand this program with such notable photographers," said Dan Steinhardt, marketing manager, Photo Imaging, Epson. "So many photographers look to the Stylus Pros as mentors. They are the leaders in their fields in the world of photography, and we are gratified by their recognition of Epson as the leaders as well."

About Epson

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) solutions 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, Calif.

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