- APUG
APUG is the Analog Photography Users Group,an International group of photographers dedicated to film based analog
photography . The user group was founded September 2002, and today has roughly 25,000 members, including paying subscribers. The main aspect of the group is its website, which is kept running through user donations, subscriptions, advertising revenue as well as corporate sponsorship to a degree.Philosophy
As the title implies, the website is focused on "Analog"
photography , or traditional photography usingfilm anddarkroom techniques to producenegative s,slides or prints, and embraces all aspects of traditional photography including alternative traditional processes, such ascyanotype , platinum printing, etc. While the subject of digital imaging crops up from time to time, it is usually in the context of discussing traditional methods, and while the galleries have scanned photographic materials posted, the scans concern the methods and results of traditional processes, as the members are very partial towards the traditional methods of image reproduction. Member discussions usually concern some aspect of micro format, 35mm, medium format, orlarge format film photography, development,enlargement andcontact printing , or photographic art and craft.In May 2006 the
Associated Press published an article [http://money.canoe.ca/News/TopPhoto/2006/05/09/1571592.html] concerning traditional photography, and APUG's role in the preservation of silver based photographyIn 2006 first annual APUG conference [http://www.ilfordphoto.com/pressroom/article.asp?n=35] was held in Toronto, Canada, sponsored in part by
Ilford Photo .There is also a large gallery based upon the level of community review allowed.
External links
* [http://www.apug.org/forums/home.php APUG Home]
APUG continues to grow as an on-line haven for those who prefer traditional photography.
As of March 2008 the site's membership has grown to over 25,000 with over 500,000 posts providing information that informs all aspects of traditional photography
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