MELVILLE, N.Y., Oct. 19, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Canon
U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital
imaging, is proud to announce the addition of two new photographers
to its renowned Explorers of Light program, Stephanie Sinclair and Jeremy Cowart. These new members add to the
already impressive ranks of Canon's program, expanding to align
with a wide range of talented professionals that impact imaging
culture and influence the way their audiences see the world. These
new Explorers of Light will be on hand at the Canon Booth (#121) at
PhotoPlus Expo 2016, October 20-22 at
the Jacob Javits Convention Center in New
York City. For a full schedule of events in the Canon booth,
please visit usa.canon.com/photoplus2016.
Stephanie Sinclair is a
New York-based photojournalist who
has gained international acclaim for her attention to human rights
issues. Through her photography and her Too Young to Wed
foundation, she has shone a spotlight on issues such as child
marriage, female circumcision, war and polygamy. "Throughout my
career, I've used the power of images to tell stories that weren't
being told," Sinclair remarked. "I'm honored to join Canon's
Explorers of Light program and eager to get more involved in
speaking to the next generation of photographers to teach them how
to do the same."
Jeremy Cowart is an accomplished
portrait photographer who has captured iconic images of some of the
world's biggest celebrities. In addition, his humanitarian work has
taken him to places such as Rwanda
and Haiti where he has created
photo essays that helped tell the stories of those whose lives had
been ravaged by war and tragedy. "I've always been passionate
about teaching, because it is my belief that art can change the
world," said Cowart. "I'm so proud to join the Explorers of Light
program and be part of such an amazing team of professional
photographers who share my enthusiasm for spreading the joy of
imagery."
"For over 20 years, the Explorers of Light program has enabled
Canon to align with amazing professional photographers that use the
power of the image to educate and inspire, and Jeremy Cowart and Stephanie Sinclair will help us to do both in
new and impactful ways," said Yuichi
Ishizuka, president and COO, Canon U.S.A., Inc.
Since the creation of the program in 1995, Canon's Explorers of
Light have been leaders in their respective fields, garnering
awards and accolades for their work. These individuals work with
Canon extensively as representatives, ambassadors, educators, and
role models for aspiring creative artists. They participate
in workshops, seminars, gallery showings and personal appearances
throughout the United States.
For more information about the Explorers of Light program,
visit: http://www.learn.usa.canon.com/explorers_of_light/eol_home.shtml
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business-to-business, and industrial digital imaging solutions
to the United States and to Latin America and
the Caribbean (excluding Mexico) markets. With
approximately $31 billion in global revenue, its parent
company, Canon Inc. (NYSE: CAJ), ranks third overall in U.S.
patents granted in 2015† and is one of Fortune Magazine's World's
Most Admired Companies in 2016. Canon U.S.A. is committed
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