Former Corbis executive William Radcliffe has been appointed as the new chief technology officer for the Science Faction company in Bellevue, Wash. He will work closely with the current staff and CEO Roger Ressmeyer to advance the global online accessibility of Science Faction.

Radcliffe has been with Science Faction since January 2005 as a contract photographer and has served as...

Los Angeles photographer Michael Grecco recently produced an ad for Smashbox studios. The futuristic image (above) can be seen in high-end fashion magazines, including Flaunt, Nylon and Zink. Grecco has also produced a book and an accompanying documentary film that will be available to the public in November. To view his recent projects, visit michaelgrecco.com.

Fred H. Lerner, president and CEO of Ritz Interactive, has been appointed to the board of directors of the United Nations' International Photographic Council (IPC).

Lerner's career started at Berkey Photo more than 30 years ago. In 1977, he founded the California-based Lerner Photo, a wholesale photofinishing company, later sold to Qualex (Eastman Kodak) in 1992.

In 1999, Lerner co-founded Ritz Interactive, a specialty online retailer that...

Winners of the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department's (OPRD) 2007 GO Click! photo contest have been announced. In all, 12 entrants were selected from more than 1,700 photo submissions.

Patricia Davidson, of Coos Bay, Ore., won the grand prize for her photo taken in Sunset Bay State Park, which will run on the cover of the OPRD calendar. The other 11 winners, each of whose photos will be featured for one of the...

Michael Grecco, of Santa Monica, Calif., recently finished a job for American Express and produced another image in his campaign for the Propane Council. Grecco has also published a new book, "Lighting and the Dramatic Portrait." His work can be seen on his web site, michaelgrecco.com.

Ruth Bernhard, the Berlin-born photographer who made her home in San Francisco, died late last year at the age of 101.

Bernhard began her studies at the Berlin Academy of Art, but left after two years to emigrate to the United States. Upon her arrival in New York, she took a job as a darkroom assistant for The Delineator, working under the supervision of Ralph Steiner, and enjoyed success as a commercial photographer.

In 1935, following a chance encounter with Edward Weston on a beach in...

Seattle-based shooter Kevin Schafer has been named the 2007 Outstanding Photographer of the Year by the North American Nature Photography Association (NANPA). For more than 25 years, the wildlife photographer has used his images to document endangered ecosystems and species.

Other honors being presented in 2007 include...

Photojournalist Jim Hubbard, creative director of Venice Arts in Venice, Calif., has been honored by the National Child Labor Committee with a 2007 Lewis Hine Distinguished Service Award. Hubbard is the first photographer to receive the award, which recognizes those who have made a positive impact on the welfare of the nation's youth.

During his 40-year career, Hubbard's work has called attention to the plight of...

Gary Shenk has been promoted from senior vice president of images at Corbis to the organization's top position.

In his role as president, Shenk will be responsible for a realignment of the company's marketing strategies, and will supervise sales and creative resources.

In addition, Shenk will continue to direct the...

Michelle Bates, a photographer living in Seattle, has chronicled her experiences working with and teaching about Holga cameras in her new book, "Plastic Cameras: Toying with Creativity," published by Focal Press.

Her work and the book were featured in an article on www.imaginginfo.com. Bates also presented an exhibition and lecture at the Creative Center for Photography in Los Angeles in February.