Manfrotto Announces Partnership with Famed Photographer Chase Jarvis

RAMSEY, N.J., Oct. 19, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Manfrotto, world leader in the equipment and accessories industry for photography and imaging, has announced a partnership with famed photographer Chase Jarvis. The brand will be sponsoring Chase Jarvis Live, a web series where Jarvis interviews and holds roundtable discussions with guests who range from professional photographers to authors on the state of the photography industry.  

"We've always admired Chase Jarvis' work and are honored to sponsor Chase Jarvis Live," said Simona Colombo, Communications Director Imaging at Manfrotto. "The brand's relationship with Chase dates back to 2011, as he played a key role in the launch of the Imagine More Project, and we are thrilled to be working with him again over the coming months."

The web series includes six episodes and a series of Manfrotto-sponsored Twitter contests and prizes.  Each episode and contest will be announced and aired on the Chase Jarvis Live blog at http://blog.chasejarvis.com/blog/live/.

The next web series episode will take place on October 24th at 11am PT/2pm ET with professional snowboarding legend Travis Rice and Chad Jackson, the star and one of the directors of the critically-acclaimed movie, Art of Flight. This episode will also include a Q&A and a contest for the following prize package:

October 24^th Manfrotto Contest Package:

• Manfrotto 290 3-section carbon fiber tripod with quick-release 3-way photo head (http://www.manfrotto.us/product/MK294C3-D3RC2)
  Manfrotto Midi-36 LED Light (http://www.manfrotto.us/product/ML360)
• Manfrotto Stile Bella V Black Shoulder Bag (http://www.manfrotto.us/product/MB%20SSB-5BB)
• Manfrotto Lino Apparel Soft Shell Jacket (http://www.manfrotto.us/product/MA%20LSS050M-LBB)
• Manfrotto Lino Apparel Photo Cap (http://www.manfrotto.us/product/MA%20LCW050U-ABB)

(Product Bundle value: over $ 775)

For more information on the Chase Jarvis Live Web Series, visit http://blog.chasejarvis.com/blog/live/. For more information on Manfrotto products, visit www.manfrotto.us.

About Manfrotto Distribution
Manfrotto Distribution, Inc. is a leading distributor of key accessories brands for the photographic, video, cine and lighting production markets. Manfrotto Distribution is an international company within the Imaging Division of the Vitec Group, which owns the following leading international brands: Manfrotto, Gitzo, Kata, Avenger and Lastolite. As the U.S. distributor of National Geographic, Metz, Gossen, Elinchrom and Rotatrim, which are available nationwide through an extensive network of authorized dealers, Manfrotto Distribution offers the most complete range of exceptional camera and lighting accessories in the business. The Manfrotto Distribution international network covers the U.S., Germany, France, Italy, U.K., Hong Kong, China and Japan. www.manfrottodistribution.us.

Media Contact:
Manfrotto Press Office – MSL New York
Gabrielle Gugliocciello
646.500.77690
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