FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

August 2, 2002 - Lander, Wyoming - Chris Robisch of Scenic Prints Landscape Photography announced today that he has been selected as a finalist in an annual international photography contest. Photographers' Forum magazine, published by Serbin Communications, is hosting the 22nd annual Spring Photography Contest. The contest is sponsored by Canon USA and the magazine is one that is about, and for, the "emerging professional photographer".

A total of 21,300 entries from 24 countries were received, and 7% were selected as finalists by the publication's Photo Editor, Nell Campbell. All finalists will be published in the "Best of Photography Annual 2002" later this fall. First through Fourth place winners, plus 100 honorable mentions will be selected from the Finalist group by three distinguished judges: Nick Dekker - Brooks Institute of Photography, Steve LaVoie - Art Center School of Design, and Amy Kawadler - Canon USA. Winners will be announced by August 31, 2002.

The contest accepted entries relating to all styles and genres of photography and this is Robisch's second consecutive selection as a finalist. In 2000, Robisch received recognition for his image "Rainbow Lying at God's Feet" which was shot in the Gros Ventre drainage. "I am flattered that my work has been recognized by an established and highly-esteemed publication", stated Scenic Prints owner and photographer, Chris Robisch. "I'm proud to be under consideration for any further recognition. I was excited about by my work in the slot canyon country of northern Arizona, as well as my continuing work in Wyoming. It is nice to see that others in the industry are as well."

Robisch, specializes in landscape photography of the Rocky Mountains and the American West, creates both fine art and stock images. Robisch established Scenic Prints in 1999 as the vehicle with which to publish and distribute his work. A complete catalog of fine art images, with secure online shopping, is available on the Internet at www.scenicprints.com. A stock catalog will be introduced to Scenic Prints' online store within the next 30 days. Scenic Prints' Internet location has been online since the fall of 2000, and has seen consistent growth in the website's traffic. 18,000 plus unique visitors were recorded in the month of June, 2002.

Scenic Prints is based in Lander, Wyoming and sells to individuals as well as commercial concerns. Scenic Prints also uses its image library and photographic resources to help businesses create effective promotional and advertising solutions. More information or a private showing can be obtained by contacting Chris Robisch at 307-332-1532 or 877-438-9852.

Serbin Communications publishes Photographers' Forum magazine, ASMP Stock Photography Catalog, Directory of Illustration, as well as other publications. Serbin is on the Internet and also may be reached at 805-963-0439.