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PhotoAlto has announced the latest update of their website with new features such as built in instant messaging support and the ability to search for images by individual photographer. In a new trend toward stock personalization, designers have requested a simpler way to find images from photographers who share their stylistic approach. In order to facilitate these requests, PhotoAlto has added a “Search by Photographer” feature to their website. With this new search tool, designers can easily explore a multitude of subjects themes, and techniques all executed by a photographer with a familiar stylistic tendency.

FotoTime, Inc., a leading provider of digital photo and video solutions, today announced a partnership with RealNetworks®, Inc., distributor of the premium SuperPass™ service. SuperPass members now can take advantage of the powerful FotoTime integrated solution for digital media management and online photo and video sharing.

ClubExpress provides unlimited storage for digital photos, at no extra charge! Any member can upload photos taken at club or association events, or photos of their collectible items (if this module is enabled) or photos which are attached to discussion forum messages.

Stockvault.net, one of the largest free stock photo sites on the internet, today launches a $1,000 competition, aimed at photographers of all ages and backgrounds, amateur or professional. The prize is $1,000 in cash, and is offered for the best stock photo submitted to the site over the next three months.

FotoNation, (www.fotonation.com), a world-leading imaging and connectivity solutions company for the digital photography industry, announced today at the 6Sight Mobile Imaging Summit, FotoNation “Face Tracker™,” the world’s first face detection and tracking technology for camera phones. FotoNation Face Tracker represents a major breakthrough in advanced digital image capture technology. It detects the presence and position of a subject’s face at up to 30 frames per second during image capture enabling the optimal setting of exposure, focus and color balance.

FotoTime, Inc., a leading provider of digital photo and video solutions, today announced a new everyday low price of 10 cents for 4x6-inch prints for FotoShare subscribers. FotoTime’s new pricing is now lower than Kodak, Snapfish, Shutterfly, Wal-Mart and Costco. Unlike these and other online services, there is no prepaid purchase plan or minimum quantity requirement.