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Nik Software Adds World-Renowned Photographers and Sponsors to The 2010 Nik Summit

Douglas Dubler and Vincent Versace join educational event for photographers; Epson, Nikon, White House Custom Colour, X-Rite, and Wacom to sponsor

San Diego, CA - March 4, 2010 - Nik Software (www.niksoftware.com) announces today the addition of professional photographers Douglas Dubler and Vincent Versace to the roster of professional photographers who will be leading educational workshops during the 2010 Nik Summit on May 13-16, 2010, in San Diego, CA. Master Digital Photographer Douglas Dubler (www.douglasdubler3.com), and specialist in natural light photography Vincent Versace (http://versacephotography.com), will bring their unique qualities, skills and teaching methods to this first of its kind multi-day educational event.

"The 2010 Nik Summit will be a unique experience designed to help photographers dramatically improve their photography by shooting with and learning from some of the world's leading photographers and educators, " said Tony Corbell, Sr. Manager of Product Education and Planning for Nik Software. "Photographers of all levels can join two half-day photo shoots at some of the most beautiful locations in San Diego, California, listen to industry leaders discuss the future of photography, and see demonstrations on digital workflow and editing solutions featuring the latest technology."

Taking place at the picturesque Hilton San Diego Resort & Spa on Mission Bay, San Diego, CA, attendees will learn to improve their photographic, digital workflow and image-editing skills after photographing some of the most beautiful areas in Southern California. Keynote presentations by Robert Beck and Joe McNally, two of the world's finest working photographers, educational workshops presented by Dubler and Versace, and panel discussions with industry leaders and digital imaging engineers will inspire attendees to not only become better photographers but better editors of their own work. Relaxing "fireside chats" with peers, leading professionals, and imaging product specialists will be the perfect ending to each day. More information and registration details for The Nik Summit are available at www.niksummit.com.

Nik Software also announces the addition of five co-sponsors of the Nik Summit made up of industry leaders and educational powerhouses, including Epson (www.epson.com), Nikon (www.nikonusa.com), Wacom, (www.wacom.com) White House Custom Colour (www.whcc.com), and X-Rite (www.xrite.com).

• Attendees can register for the event at www.niksummit.com
• When: Thursday, May 13 through Saturday, May 15, 2010; optional morning shoot Sunday, May 16
• Where: Hilton San Diego Resort & Spa on Mission Bay, San Diego, CA
• What's Included:
• All on-location shooting sessions, workflow and hands-on lab seminars presentations/panels, and fireside chats
• Breakfast and dinner at hotel
• Transportation for on-location workshops
• Sponsor gifts and prize drawings
• Event ambassadors available to ensure personalized attention
• Cost: $599 / $479 early bird registration until March 15, 2010 Discount room rates of $149.00 per night are available when booking through the hotel. Mention "The Nik Summit" when making reservations.

Speakers and other working professionals scheduled to appear include:

• Joe McNally – National Geographic, Time, Nikon
• Robert Beck – Sports Illustrated
• Tony Sweet – Landscape, Nature Photographer, Team Nik member
• Tony Corbell – Photographic educator and lighting specialist, Nik Software Sr. Manager of Product Education & Planning
• Mike Strickland – Senior photographer Disney World, Orlando
• Rick Sammon – Photographer, book author
• TrVincent Versace– Smithsonian Award Laureate
• Bill Hurter – Editor, Rangefinder and AfterCapture magazines
• Chris Robinson – Editor, Outdoor Photographer and Digital Photo Pro magazines
• Douglas Dubler – Leading Fashion Photographer, digital workflow expert
• Rob Sheppard – Photographer/author, former editor of Outdoor Photographer magazine
• Janice Wendt – Renowned image retoucher, trainer, and speaker, Nik Software Education and Training Manager
• Laurie Shupp – Award-winning nature and landscape photographer, Nik Software Operations Manager

Nik Software Announces the 2010 "Nik Summit," an Educational Event for Photographers

Summit to feature on-location photography, hands-on workshops, industry panels, and "fireside chats" with the worlds leading professional photographers

San Diego, CA - January 25, 2010 - Nik Software announces today The Nik Summit, its first-ever multi-day educational event designed specifically to educate and empower photographers and fans of the company's award-winning software tools. Attendees will learn how to improve their photographic skills by working alongside some of the world's leading professional photographers and the lessons will continue beyond image capture to help photographers develop powerful photo enhancement skills using Nik Software's imaging software products. The Nik Summit will be held May 13-16, 2010, in San Diego, California. More information and registration details are available at www.niksummit.com

"The Nik Summit will be more than a photographic experience and is designed to bring our customers and photo enthusiasts together with some of the best working photographers, photo magazine editors, and top Nik Software experts," said Michael Slater, President and CEO of Nik Software. "The Nik Summit is all about learning and sharing ideas in photography and we are bringing our product specialists and educators, top engineers, as well as Nik Software's founder and CTO specifically to do just that."

The Nik Summit will be an entertaining and educational event incorporating a full range of activities to stimulate learning and discussion including:

• Guided shooting sessions at famous San Diego landmarks led by professional photographers Rick Sammon, Tony Sweet, Tony Corbell, and Laurie Shupp
• Workflow seminars and hands-on digital imaging lab sessions with top Nik trainers
• Keynote presentations from photographers Joe McNally (National Geographic & Time) and Robert Beck (Sports Illustrated)
• Industry panel discussions with leading photographers
• Unique evening "fireside chats" and networking opportunities with top working photographers from all over the country
• Idea exchanges and social events with the Nik Software team, including founder and CTO Nils Kokemohr

Professional photographers Rick Sammon, Tony Corbell Tony Sweet, and Laurie Shupp will lead half-day, on-location photo workshops each of the two full days with intensive lab sessions each afternoon covering digital post-capture workflow techniques conducted by Nik Software experts. Evening keynote presentations by Joe McNally and Robert Beck will offer attendees a unique opportunity to see and hear the stories and insights behind some of the most memorable photographs of our lifetime.

• Photographers can register for the event at www.niksummit.com
• When: Thursday, May 13 through Saturday, May 16, 2010; optional morning shoot Sunday, May 17
• Where: Hilton Mission Bay, San Diego, CA
• What's Included:
• All on-location shooting sessions, workflow and hands-on lab seminars, presentations/panels, and fireside chats
• Breakfast and dinner at hotel
• Transportation for on-location workshops
• Sponsor gifts and prize drawings
• Event ambassadors available to ensure personalized attention
• Cost: $599

• Joe McNally - National Geographic, Time, Nikon
• Robert Beck - Sports Illustrated
• Tony Sweet - Landscape, Nature Photographer, Team Nik member
• Tony Corbell - Photographic educator and lighting specialist,
  Nik Software Senior Manager of Product Education
• Mike Strickland - Senior photographer Disney World, Orlando
• Rick Sammon - Photographer, book author
• Vincent Versace - Smithsonian Award Laureate
• Bill Hurter - Editor, Rangefinder and After Capture magazines