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Gary Pageau of the Dead Pixels Society talks with Fred Lerner, CEO and founder, MailPix, about the photo/imaging business. A meeting in a summer camp darkroom started Lerner on a decades-long career with leading photo industry companies like Berkey Photo and Eastman Kodak Co., as well as his own photofinishing labs, Lerner Photo and Lerner Processing Labs. He was also active in the Australian photofinishing industry at the dawn of one-hour processing. Later,  Lerner was part of the startup scene with Ritz Interactive and now MailPix. 

In this wide-ranging interview, Lerner talks about the consumer photography business and the enduring power of photography. 

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Gary Pageau of the Dead Pixels Society talks with Jeff Alexander,  president of Alexander's, the Lindon, Utah-based digital printer. Starting as a retail copy shop, Alexander's has grown into a large-scale variable data printer. The company has expanded into full-color digital printing, making photo books for high-profile clients like Chatbooks.  In this interview, Alexander talks about the challenges of keeping pace with technology and the marketplace through innovation and dedication.
 
From its 1979 inception as a walk-in copy shop in a small Utah university town, the privately-held Alexander’s has grown to become a full-service cross-channel digital print and marketing firm with clients around the globe and a reputation for excellent customer service.

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Gary Pageau of the Dead Pixels Society talks with  Drew Cicala, co-owner of Lensrentals, one of North America's largest photography rental companies. Cicala talks about what is driving the rental market, the challenge of keeping up with the latest technology, and what keeps customers coming back.

Founded in 2006 by Roger Cicala, Lensrentals is the largest online rental provider for photography, videography, and lighting equipment and accessories in the United States. Headquartered in Memphis, Tennessee, with a satellite office in Nashville, Lensrentals ships gear to customers in all 50 states and also provides in-person pickups and returns to local customers.

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Gary Pageau of the Dead Pixels Society talks with Glen  A. Clark, Cr. Photog., F/S-PPC, a longtime professional photography industry veteran. Clark has been on all sides of the business for more than 35 years, focusing on marketing and sales within and for professional photography, imaging, and communications industry initiatives. He has worked as a commercial and portrait/wedding photographer/illustrator, as well as a studio manager and supplier's rep. 

In this episode, Clark shares what has changed in professional photography over three decades, what hasn't changed, and what the enduring principles of the industry are.

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Gary Pageau of the Dead Pixels Society talks with Marion Duchesne, CEO and founder of Mediaclip, a Montreal, Canada, leader in the photo personalization software market. Duchesne has lead the company through numerous technological, marketing, and strategic changes over the 15-year-life of the company. 

Duchesne also talks about her experience as a woman founder in the photo technology industry and her efforts to expand opportunities for young women in tech.

Mediaclip is the leading developer of white-label product personalization software that allows organizations to create and sell an endless variety of products on their online store, including photobooks, calendars, cards, photo gifts, home décor, promotional products, and much more. We offer the most flexible solution that addresses the specific needs of our customers’ market strategy, allowing them to control their processes and shopping experience while offering end-users a best-in-class user experience.

A privately-held company with headquarters in Montreal, Canada, Mediaclip’s software is currently integrated with hundreds of leading websites around the world.

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Gary Pageau of the Dead Pixels Society talks with industry educator, professional photographer and author, Scott Kelby, about the impact of COVID-19 on photographic education and workshops, how the iPhone is putting pressure on the traditional camera makers and what his favorite iPhone app is.

Scott Kelby is an American photographer, publisher, and author. He is the CEO of KelbyOne, an online educational community for Photographers, Photoshop, and Lightroom users.  He has authored dozens of books, including his latest, "The iPhone Photography Book."

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Gary Pageau of the Dead Pixels Society interviews two executives from Zenfolio: Pamela Vachon, Vice President of Customer Support and Success, and Robert Campbell, Video Content Creator and Live Broadcast Host. They discuss Zenfolio's extensive offerings that not only support photographers and help them run their business but also put them in touch with potential customers.

Zenfolio Inc., a Centre Lane Partners company, offers advanced business solutions that enable photographers to easily display, share, and sell their images. For more than a decade, Zenfolio has proudly served more than 100,000 photographers around the globe. Photobooker.com by Zenfolio is a digital marketplace that enables photographers to promote their work and book new clients. 

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Gary Pageau of the Dead Pixels Society talks with Jefferson Graham, photographer, journalist, musician, and former USA Today tech columnist, as he launches his new website, The Best Photowalk.  Graham talks about the switch from film to digital, what camera makers are doing wrong, why Google Photos is the turkey of the year and much more.

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Gary Pageau of the Dead Pixels Society welcomes back photographer, podcaster, teacher, and entrepreneur Michael H. Rubin. Since we last spoke with Rubin, he closed his retail printing business, Neomodern, and is moving to Santa Fe, NM.  He will be teaching the online workshop, "Photographic Haiku: A New Approach to Creative Photography", March 15-26, 2021, through the Sante Fe Workshops. He is also the co-host of the "Everyday Photography, Every Day" podcast.

In this episode, Rubin talks about how the analog to digital conversion made the 1990s a unique time in technology, remastering Grateful Dead albums, and continuing to teach a new generation of photographers how to see in new ways.

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Gary Pageau of the Dead Pixels Society talks with Scott Robinson, Director of Strategic Future Products at Kodak Moments. Robinson talks about the touch-free retail printing trends, consumer photo printing, retail changes in the age of COVID-19, and what channels are experiencing growth.

Kodak Moments is a leading global provider of photo products and services to retailers, consumers, and entertainment properties. We inspire consumers to bring their memories to life—delivering innovative, high-quality photo products and experiences they find truly meaningful. Powered by over 100,000 consumer touchpoints across 30 countries globally, it’s our mission to be the brand consumers choose to celebrate and preserve life’s memories, from the big events to the everyday moments that matter.

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