Eddie Tapp
Eddie Tapp Digital Services, Atlanta, GA

M.Photog., Cr., MEI, API, CPP

Eddie Tapp is an award-winning photographer, lecturer, consultant and author on digital imaging issues with over 20 years of experience in computer technology. A sought after lecturer, Eddie has been actively involved in educating and consulting corporations, studios and agencies in the applications of digital imaging workflow, color management, pre-press and digital photography globally through workshops, seminars, on-site consulting and training.

With a series of instructional CDs on Professional Enhancement Techniques, Color Management and Digital Workflow available from Software-Cinema, and numerous contributions to publications such as The Professional Photographer, Photo Electronic Imaging, Infoto Magazine, Southern Exposure, and Digital Capture among others, Eddie has shared his knowledge worldwide. Look for the release his first book Production Techniques in Photoshop and Digital Photography, published by Amherst Media, to be released later this year.

Eddie's clients include Epson, Eastman Kodak, Foveon, Polaroid, Apple Computer, The Society for Imaging Science and Technology, Dynacolor Graphics, Marathon Press, American Color Lab, Millers Color Lab, H&H Color Lab, CPQ Color Lab, PhotoLogic (Ireland), PGC (Japan), DOD, DOE, US Army, US Navy, and other Government agencies along with a list of photographic studio operations. He has served as print judge at many professional photographic competitions and is a Nationally Qualified Juror for the Professional Photographers of America association in Electronic Imaging.

He is currently Director of the Institute of Visual Arts in Maui, Hawaii. He served 6 years as the Chairman of the Committee on Digital and Advanced Imaging for the Professional Photographers of America where he holds the Master of Photography, Master of Electronic Imaging & Photographic Craftsman degrees, API (Approved Photographic Instructor), and is a Certified Professional Photographer. He also is the Commercial Council representative to PPA for the GPPA. He also serves on Adobe’s Photoshop beta team and on, NAPP’s (National Association of Photoshop Professionals) Photoshop Dream Team. Eddie’s home base is Atlanta, Georgia.

web site: www.eddietapp.com