On June 10-12, Seattle-based Glazer's Camera will celebrate its 75th anniversary by closing the streets surrounding its headquarters for a photo-themed trade show, called Northwest Photo Fest.

At the free community event, Glazer's will feature more than 35 big-name vendors, including Nikon, Canon, Leica, Adobe, LowePro, Sony, Wescott and ProFoto. The trade show also promises to host a variety of free seminars, speakers and demonstrations on digital imaging, videography and film-processing equipment. Glazer's will also be offering special anniversary discounts throughout the weekend.

Ed Glazer, founder of Glazer’s Camera in Seattle, died June 8 at the age of 95. Glazer launched his business in 1935, from a location on First Avenue, not far from Pioneer Square. With the goal of becoming Seattle’s finest photography resource, Glazer moved the store to Third Avenue in the 1960s, followed by another move to its current location at Eighth and Republican in the early 90's.

Many internationally known photographers, such as Bob Peterson and Chuck Kuhn, credit Glazer with helping them through the early days of their careers, and recall many...

Jolynn Brubaker, a student at the Art Institute of Seattle, was awarded a $1,000 scholarship from Glazer's Camera Supply. Brubaker has maintained a 3.9 GPA throughout six quarters of study.

Two students in the photography program at the Art Institute of Seattle were recently awarded scholarships of $1,000 each by Glazer's Camera Supply. Ann McDermott has maintained a 3.8 CGPA throughout six quarters of study with the institute. Sebastian Schoelss has maintained a 4.0 throughout his six quarters.

Amar Jorgenseon, a photography student at the Art Institute of Seattle, has been awarded a $500 scholarship by Glazer’s Camera Supply.