It used to be that the art of picture taking was something only hobbyists and professionals worried about, but today most cell phones and smartphones have built-in cameras that border on the quality of the top cameras of only a few years ago.

So, basically, everyone has gotten into the act. Judy Holmes and Greg Baer think most people could use a little help. Okay, in some cases, a lot of help. The have just written the friendly, no-nonsense, how-to book That Picture Stinks! (www.thatpicturestinks.com)

“Taking good pictures is about so much more than pointing and shooting,” said Holmes, a 20-year veteran professional photographer.

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Approaching 40 years in the US, there are many Lao Americans who love science fiction, fantasy, horror, myths and legends.

Now several Lao American writers are looking your stories and art for the very first full-length anthology of Lao American speculative art and literature. Their goal is to publish it later this year.

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Exhibition photo by Jia Yu Chuan.

A group exhibition of contemporary photography from The People’s Republic of China, curated by Gu Zheng and A. D. Coleman, will run from August 2-25, 2011 in the Katherine E. Nash Gallery of the Regis Center for Art, University of Minnesota, 405 – 21st Avenue South, Minneapolis. The Opening Reception will be held Thur., Aug. 11, 5 to 7:30 p.m. Gallery hours are 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Tues. through Sat. All events at the Regis Center for Art are free and open to the public.

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The July 16, 2011 (Photos by Flor) will be held from 7:00 p.m., with an acoustic performance, followed by ping pong, darts, and karaoke with a guest KJ at 8:30 p.m. at The Third Place”, the Wing Young Huie Photography Gallery, 3730 Chicago Avenue, South, Studio B, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55407. Once a month there will be a Third Place Salon, featuring a performance or presentation, followed by ping pong, karaoke, darts, and general good fun. There is no fee, just a suggested donation of $5 to $10.

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Join celebrated urban photographer Wing Young Huie, creator of Lake Street USA and The University Avenue Project-during the Twin Cities Northern Spark Festival, in viewing 1500 photos while batting glow-in-the-dark ping-pong balls with friends and strangers!

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Led by Pan Asian Arts Alliance, local Asian American & Pacific Islander arts groups have come together to host first ever – Pan Asian Arts Festival, a month-long celebration of the May Pan Asian Heritage Month. All events are free and open to the public. The free events begin with Part I on May 1, 2011 from Noon to 5:00 p.m. at the Landmark Center, 75 West 5th Street, St. Paul, MN 55102. The Asian style festival is a family day celebration of pan Asian heritage with dance, music, storytelling, arts and crafts and carnival games.

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Wing Young Hui (artist photo)

Hosted by Public Art Saint Paul and Wing Young Huie, the University Avenue Project Showcase includes live music, silent auction, photos and meet the artists opportunities on February 27, 2011 from 1:00 to 6:00 p.m. at Dancers Studio, 1508 University Avenue W., St. Paul. The event is free and open to the public.

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Wing Young Huie, Boy Scout, St. Paul, Minnesota, circa 1982

IFP Minnesota Center for Media Arts presents esteemed local photographers Wing Young Huie and Richard Copley in STREET AS SOURCE, a new exhibit opening January 28 and running through March 19, 2011 at the IFP Gallery, 2446 University Avenue West, Suite 100, St. Paul. The opening reception will be from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. with screenings of IFP Youth Media video pieces at 6:30 and 8:00 p.m.

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The University Avenue Project, a public instillation art gallery of 500 photographs exhibited along six miles University Avenue storefronts, bus stops, billboards and other public spaces from the State Capitol to Minneapolis, completed is May through October 1 run this week.

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LOS ANGELES (August 27, 2010) – The Los Angeles Dodgers will honor photographer Jon SooHoo, who is celebrating his 25th anniversary with the team, on Friday as he throws out the ceremonial first pitch at the evening’s game against the San Francisco Giants. The evening’s festivities will include an in-game video tribute to SooHoo’s 25 years with the team, the longest-tenured photographer in Dodger franchise history. He will receive gifts from the Dodgers and the city of Los Angeles as a token of their appreciation for his hard work and dedication.

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