Free Information for Editors & Journalists

To editors & journalists:
This page contains materials you have full permission to use, with attribution, in all print, broadcast and electronic media—provided that the following contact information is included in your publication:

“Ken Kobré is the author of “Photojournalism: The Professionals’ Approach” and inventor of Professor Kobré’s Lightscoop, the only camera accessory that instantly improves pop-up flash photos. For more information, see www.lightscoop.com, or contact Professor Kobré at asktheprof@lightscoop.com.”

Permission is also granted for reasonable editing, including article title change and customizing for your audience/industry.

NOTE: A fee of $300 per article and per photo will be invoiced for material published without the closing bio, above.

Additionally, please send one copy of your publication with the article or quotation to: Ken Kobré Photography, 4 McCormick St., San Francisco, CA 94109, or via email to asktheprof@lightscoop.com.

Questions? Contact Ken Kobré at 1-415-931-6720 or asktheprof@lightscoop.com

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News Releases

• Product Announcement (RTF)
• Professor Turns Inventor (PDF)

Bio of Professor Kobré (PDF) (RTF)
PDF Lightscoop Fact Sheet (Hi-Res) (Lo-Res)

Hi-resolution photos & diagrams

• Uneven lighting before/after: 2 women
• Uneven lighting before/after: dentist
• Foreground shadows pair: dogs
• Unflattering skin tones before/after
• 4-in-1 comparison
• Bounce light diagram
• Lightscoop from front, back, and on camera
• Cover of "Photojournalism: The
  Professionals' Approach," 5th edition
• Portrait of Professor Kobré

Articles

• “The Cure for Ugly
  Pop-Up Flash Photos” (PDF)
  
• “Professor Kobré’s 10 Tips to
  Better People Pictures” (PDF) (RTF)
  
• “When Direct Flash is Unavoidable… tips to avoid some typical problems that result in UGLY flash photos” (PDF) (RTF)