Lighting & Posing - Professional Photographers of America PDF

Auburn
Experiential Journalistic
Wedding Photography
Course# AL01
David K. Dismukes, CPP

Discover the world of experiential journalistic wedding photography.
You’ll learn how to bring out true emotions from your clients…
and deliver moments that create great-selling images.
Course Date: Course Location:

Monday, October 26, 2009 Cameragraphics Studio
1625 E. University Drive, Suite 102
Auburn, AL 36830
Course Hours:
9:00am-5:00pm
Contact Info:
david@daviddismukes.com
Items to Bring: 334-821-2524
Notebook, pen, digital SLR.
www.cameragraphicsstudio.com
Where will you be on Super Monday?

Register online or call 800.786.6277 for a full day of learning!
www.ppa.com/education-events/sm.php
Chandler
Boutique Portrait Studio:

How to Establish a High-End
Brand in Your Market
Course# AZ01
Wendy Newman, CPP

Bob Coates, M.Photog.Cr., CPP
Yes, you can still position yourself as a boutique studio! Come learn how to
establish a high-end brand even in this slow economy. The course includes
a studio tour, workflow overview, studio lighting demo, outdoor lighting
demo, sales demo, custom framing demo and marketing overview. And the
attendee portfolio and marketing material reviews bring the points home!

Monday, October 26, 2009 Wendy Newman Designer Portraits
2675 E. Bartlett Place
Chandler, AZ 85249
Course Hours:
9:00am-5:00pm
Contact Info:
wendy@wnewmanportraits.com
Notepaper, cameras, photo portfolio,
www.wnewmanportraits.com
your marketing pieces, lunch.

Glendale
How to Take Better Pictures

with any Camera
Course# AZ02
Ty Bass, Cr.Photog., CPP

Experience the class that will improve your photography regardless of your
equipment! Composition, facial analysis, lighting and posing are explained
and illustrated through sample images and hands-on demonstrations.

Sunday, October 25, 2009 6426 W. Colter St.
Glendale, AZ 85301
Course Hours:
8:59am-5:00pm Contact Info:
tybass@quik.com
623-846-8304
Items to Bring: www.wentworthphotograph.com
Notepaper, pencil, lunch
money, camera (optional).

Clayton
Advanced Glamour/Portrait
Creative Retouching
Course# CA01
Wayne Miller, CPP

Take those ordinary portraits to a new level with a creative retouching workflow!
Start with a good image and move it to the next level with all the tools available
in the digital darkroom. You’ll nip and tuck without surgery and add punch
with filters, overlays, HDR (high dynamic range) and image compositing.

Saturday, October 24, 2009 Wayne Miller Photography
5216 Keller Ridge Drive
Clayton, CA 94517
Course Hours:
9:00am-5:00pm
Contact Info:
fineart@wmphotos.com
Laptop with Adobe® Photoshop®
www.wmphotos.com
and Adobe® Photoshop® Lightroom®
installed. Recommended: Nik
Color Efex Pro™ 3.0 plug-in,
HDRSoft Photomatix plug-in,
and a Wacom® Pen Tablet.

Davis
Studio Lighting for Portrait Photography

Course# CA02
Joerg Lehmann, Cr.Photog., CPP

Discover the essentials of studio lighting with an emphasis on portrait
photography. Starting with the basic properties of light—quantity, quality,
direction and color—learn lighting concepts and discuss various types of
studio lighting systems. The course explains light modifiers such as soft
boxes, umbrellas and grids. Get ready for a lot of fun and great information!

Sunday, November 1, 2009 Joerg Lehmann Photography
1418 Yukon St
Davis, CA 95616
Course Hours:
9:00am-5:00pm
Contact Info:
joerg@photojl.com
Camera (optional).
www.photoJL.com

El Sobrante
Pets Are Family, Too!

Course# CA03
Ann S. Gordon, CPP

Whether you’re looking for a new profit center or a way to develop a
niche studio, companion animal photography is a great option. Americans
consider pets part of the family, and spending on furry friends shows no
sign of letting up. Gordon Photography has photographed pets and their
people successfully for more than 10 years. Learn their tips and techniques
that make dog, cat and horse photography a joyful source of income. The
course covers animal and owner management, the pet market business plan
and marketing. Be prepared for hands-on work with four-legged models!

Monday, October 26, 2009 Gordon Photography
20 Powder Bowl Ct.
El Sobrante, CA 94803
Course Hours:
9:00am-5:00pm
Contact Info:
ann@gordonpetphotography.com
Camera and laptop or notebook.
Dress for getting down on the
floor with our subjects.

Orinda
Capture the Light with Lightroom,

Adobe Photoshop and Painter
Course# CA04
Denny Weigand, CPP

Using Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Photoshop Lightroom and Corel®
Painter™, learn to capture the light in your images. Explore
each application in detail, thanks to this hands-on class.

Monday, October 26, 2009 DigitalWhims
237 Glorietta Blvd
Orinda, CA 94563
Course Hours:
9:00am-5:00pm
Contact Info:
digitalwhims@comcast.net
Laptop with Adobe Photoshop,
www.digitalwhims.com
Adobe Photoshop Lightroom
and Corel Painter installed.

San Francisco
Photographing Children and Babies

Course# CA05
Martha Bruce, CPP

Trying a new specialty or want some new ideas? Come learn Martha’s
practical methods for working with children and infants. Balanced
between business, workflow and demonstrations with real children, this
course is a true overview of child-centered portrait photography.

Monday, October 26, 2009 Martha Bruce Photography
1555 Yosemite, #22
San Francisco, CA 94124
Course Hours:
9:00am-5:00pm
Contact Info:
mb@marthabruce.com
Your camera, work samples,
www.marthabruce.com
and some promotional items.

San Francisco
HDR Magic
Course# CA08
Richard S. Hockett
Walk through the HDR process from start to the finished image. Learn how to
set up cameras for HDR image capture, bracketing techniques, processing
HDR images and creating HDR illustrations with Photomatix Pro and file
saving in HDR and TIFF. Not only will you learn the applications for HDR
imaging, you’ll also discover its strengths and weaknesses. Participants
will be able to apply these lessons throughout beautiful Santa Barbara!

Monday, October 26, 2009 TBA
Course Hours: Contact Info:

9:00am-5:00pm richard@sunridgephoto.com
805-451-6017
www.sunridgephoto.com
Items to Bring:
Laptop (Adobe Bridge or Adobe
Photoshop Lightroom installed is a
plus), DSLR, Photomatix software
(the free demo version available at
www.hdrsoft.com is OK), tripod, cable
release, light meter (if desired).

South Lake
Tahoe
Push Your Images to Excellence

Course# CA06
Karen Linsley, CPP

Are you still using on-camera flash? Not very satisfied with the work
you are producing? Want to take it to the next level? Then this is
the program for you! From outdoor lighting and posing techniques
on location (first half of day) to editing and processing (second half
of day), Karen will help you push your images to excellence.

Monday, October 26, 2009 Image Angels Photography Services
3665 Tamarack
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
Course Hours:
9:00am-5:00pm
Instructor Contact Info:
karen@imageangels.com
Camera, lighting equipment,
www.imageangels.com
laptop, notebook.

Vacaville
Taking It to the Next Level

Course# CA07
Ryan Bates
Ready to take your work from concept to creation? Learn
how to execute vision and set yourself up for success in the
process. From concept to posing, lighting, Adobe Photoshop and
printing, follow Ryan as he overviews a map for success.

Monday, October 26, 2009 Ryan Bates Photography
542 Main Street
Vacaville, CA 95688
Course Hours:
9:00am-5:00pm
Contact Info:
ryan@ryanbatesphotography.com
Materials for taking notes
www.ryanbatesphotography.com
and $15 for lunch.

Centennial
Model Photography
Course# CO01
Jay Kilgore
Discover tips and tricks for making a smooth transition into successful
model photography. Learn how to think outside the (soft) box to create
impressionable images that will get the model—and you—noticed.

Monday, October 26, 2009 Jay Kilgore Photography
9910 E. Costilla Ave
Centennial, CO 80112
Course Hours:
10:00am-6:00pm
Contact Info:
jay@mag-jr.com
Camera, plenty of film or digital
www.jkilgorephoto.com
memory cards, a well-rested
camera trigger finger.

Colorado
Springs
Photographing Children in the Studio

Course# CO02
Mary Lynne Ashley

Examine the many aspects of working (successfully!) with babies and
children in the studio. Learn to capture natural expressions and poses,
and get more variety into your posing. The discussion extends to the
importance of background selection, lighting and working with props.

Monday, October 26, 2009 Ashley Photography
Colorado Springs
Studio location may change by
Course Hours: course time. Call or e-mail Mary
9:00am-5:00pm
Lynne for current address.
Items to Bring: Contact Info:

Digital SLR and PocketWizard®
marylynne@aol.com
(both optional).
719-205-7236
www.ashleyphotography.com

Grand
Junction
Sizzling Seniors & Magnetic Profits

Course# CO03
David H. Davis, M.Photog.Cr., CPP

Robin Mauch, M.Photog.
Discover how to take your senior photography beyond the norm. Participate
in live sessions both indoors and outside in a customized portrait park.
Learn progressive posing and dramatic lighting that will add sizzle to your
senior pictures. David and Robin will also share efficient workflow tips
that will boost your bottom line no matter where you run your business.

Monday, October 26, 2009 Mauch Photography
2464 F Road
Grand Junction, CO 81505
Course Hours: 970-243-4106
9:00am-5:00pm

davis@facerockproductions.com
Camera and notebook.
970-245-6042
www.facerockproductions.com

Washington
Portrait Lighting and Posing

Course# DC01
Jim Johnson, Cr.Photog., CPP

Want to make images that kindle the imagination and speak to the heart?
Join Jim and discover a range of studio and environmental lighting and
posing techniques that produce portraits with dimension and character.

Monday, October 26, 2009 Jim Johnson Photography
461-A N Street, SW
Washington, DC 20024
Course Hours:
9:00am-5:00pm
Contact Info:
jim@PictureStoryStudio.com
Camera with a 70-105mm lens.
www.PictureStoryStudio.com

Orlando
Successful Internet Marketing

Course# FL01
Gary Hughes
We all need to keep up with the changing face of online marketing, and
Gary can help. From blogs and social networking to website design
and search engine optimization, there are many free (and nearly
free) ways to get noticed and to keep up with your expanding client
base. Learn how to create and deliver dynamic content for the Web,
like slideshows that will have customers kicking in your door.

Monday, October 26, 2009 Hughes Fioretti Photography
115 E Pine St.
Orlando, FL 32801
Course Hours:
9:00am-5:00pm
Contact Info:
gary@hughesfioretti.com
A laptop with Adobe Photoshop
www.hughesfioretti.com
CS2 installed, note-taking material,
12-15 images of recent work in
high- and low-res formats.

Tampa
Anywhere, Anytime, All the Time

Course# FL02
Christine E. Reynolds, CPP

Learn the essential techniques needed to create great images on
demand—anywhere, under all circumstances. Discover how to
define the goal of a shoot, analyze a situation for maximum effect,
and apply basic principals and theory in a practical manner. These
lessons emphasize location lighting and composition with an
application of situational awareness for real-world problem solving.
You’ll even see a demonstration of battery-powered, off-camera flash,
including both camera speed lights and radio-controlled lighting.

Monday, October 26, 2009 Christine Reynolds Photography
1906 N Armenia Suite 200
Tampa, FL 33607
Course Hours:
9:00am-5:00pm
Contact Info:
ChristineR@aol.com
Camera with one or more off-camera
www.christinereynolds.com
flashes and images for review.

Windermere
How to be Photographer of
the Year: Second Step
Course# FL03
Arturo Macias
Ready to expand your photographic vision 360 degrees? This time, we will
not only follow the principle of how to be successful in print competition
and become “photographer of the year,” we also will focus more on how
to be a better photographer every single day. We’ll practice in the field,
approaching subjects in different ways—and you’ll change the way you see
everything. I know you know what you know, so it is time to know better.

Monday, October 26, 2009 ArtzPhoto
1027 Main St
Windermere, FL 34786-8730
Course Hours:
10:00am-6:00pm
Contact Info:
artz@artzphoto.com
Camera gear, lighting equipment
www.artzphoto.com
and laptop (optional).

Jacksonville
Hangin’ with the Big Boys

Course# FL04
Susan Michal, M.Photog.Cr., CPP, ABI

Learn the ins and outs of print competition (especially how to get that “thumbs
up” score) from a Master’s point of view. Susan will share her tips for success
and give hands-on critiques of prints you have submitted or are planning to
submit. You’ll find out why some images get the thumbs up and others do not.

Monday, October 26, 2009 4007 Deer Hollow Lane
Jacksonville, FL, 32223
Course Hours:
9:00am-5:00pm Contact Info:
susanmichal@aol.com;
904-262-8829
Items to Bring:
“Thumbs down” prints you entered
in a print competition and any
prints you would like to discuss.

Baxley
Promotions & School Photography

Course# GA01
Mary Alice Ross

Melaine Burney
Set yourself apart by offering unique options that only experienced
professionals can provide. Another way to distinguish yourself from
your competition is the use of different types of money-making
promotions. This course covers these topics and more as it details
how to work with schools and the lucrative senior market.

Monday, October 26, 2009 Edgar’s Studio
257 Luckie St.
Baxley, GA 31513
Course Hours:
9:00am-5:00pm
Contact Info:
edgars.studio@gmail.com
Camera
www.edgarsstudio.com

Buford
Environmental Portraiture
with Children & Families
Course# GA02
Jenny Ergle
Learn how to market and sell child-centered environmental portraiture. You’ll be
motivated to get out of your studio and catch children and families doing their
own thing. Discover how to turn these images into fine art that just happens to
have your client’s family as the focal point. This full day begins in the studio where
Jenny shares her inspiration, marketing and sales strategies. You then launch into
a multi-stop safari around historic Buford and scenic Cumming, Georgia. Each
participant gets hands-on instruction and experience photographing models.
You won’t be able to wait to put these ideas to work in your own studio!

Monday, October 26, 2009 Jenny Ergle Fine Art Photography
15 East Main Street
Buford, GA 30315
Course Hours:
9:00am-5:00pm
Contact Info:
jenny1213@bellsouth.net
Camera and note-taking materials.
www.jennyergle.com

Cumming
Profitable Pets
Course# GA03
Heather Smith, CPP

Pets can be a very lucrative source of income for the portrait
photographer. With live demos, Heather will show you how to work with
dogs, what to expect if things go wrong, how to capture that perfect
expression from our furry friends, and how to make money doing it.

Monday, October 19, 2009 Smith Photography & Design
6020 Parkway North Drive, Ste 1400
Cumming, GA 30040
Course Hours:
9am-5pm
Contact Info:
heather@smithphotodesign.com
Note-taking materials, camera.
www.smithphotodesign.com

Marietta
Adobe Photoshop: Essential

Skills for Photographers
Course# GA04
Susan Bryg
Dig deeper into essential skills that will take your studio to the next level. Topics
include building templates and albums, masking, clipping masks, artistic blends,
making and using brushes, employing textures, creating actions and batch actions,
digital mats, portrait retouch, Adobe Bridge and studio workflow, and much more.
This course requires a working understanding of Adobe

Photoshop Layers and Tool functions.

Monday, November 2, 2009 White Flower Photography
2510 Tritt Springs Trace
Marietta, GA 30062
Course Hours:
9:00am-5:00pm
Contact Info:
susan@whiteflowerphotography.com
Laptop with Adobe Photoshop
www.whiteflowerphotography.com
CS3 or higher and Wacom
Pen Tablet (preferred but not
required). Bring bagged lunch
or money to order delivery.

Batavia
Overlays, Textures and Layers, Oh My!

Course# IL01
Michael Barton, Cr.Photog., CPP

This class dives into the world of adding texture to images to create unique
and dynamic prints. Discover techniques for taking your work to the next
level in Adobe Photoshop and increasing your perceived value to clients.

Tuesday, October 27, 2009 Indigo Photographic Inc.
117 S. Batavia Ave.
Batavia, IL 60510
Course Hours:
9:00am-5:00pm
Contact Info:
info@indigophotographic.com
Camera and laptop with
www.indigophotographic.com
Adobe Photoshop.

Batavia
Fine Art Glamour & Boudoir Techniques

Course# IL02
Shterion Shterionov
Improve your glamour and boudoir techniques with lighting and
posing that make your subjects look their best. This specialty is
growing in popularity—come learn how to do it the right way.

Sunday, October 25, 2009 BFD Photo Studio
12 W Wilson
Batavia, IL 60510
9:00am-5:00pm

shterion@shterionov.com
Notepad and camera. Light
630-400-2129
meters and PocketWizard
products will be provided.

Batavia
Marketing & Retouching Techniques

for Glamour & Boudoir Photographers
Course# IL03
Shterion Shterionov
Learn where and how to promote your studio to get more
glamour, model portfolio and boudoir customers—a specialty
that is growing in popularity. Shterion will also share retouching
techniques that will separate you from your competitors.

Monday, October 26, 2009 BFD Photo Studio
12 W Wilson
Batavia, IL 60174
9:00am-5:00pm

shterion@shterionov.com
630-400-2129
installed, mouse, sample images.

Highland
Park
Creating Dynamics with

Lighting & Posing
Course# IL04
Norman Phillips, Cr.Photog.

Working with a live model, see how both posing and lighting ratios create
dramatic, eye-catching, leading lines. The seminar includes a print
critique of student work, so don’t miss the chance to apply the lessons!

Monday, October 26, 2009 Norman Phillips of London
Photography
458 Central Avenue
Course Hours: Highland Park, IL 60035
9:00am-5:00pm
847-433-8020

Camera, note pad, laptop, card
info@normanphillipsseminars.com
reader, selection of up to 10
847-433-8052
8x10 images for critique.
www.normanphillipsseminars.com

Mahomet
Lighting for Beginners

Course# IL05
Buddy Bartels, CPP

Geared towards photographers just starting out in the business,
this class teaches the basic essentials about lighting, one of
the skills that separates professionals from amateurs. Buddy
will cover equipment, lighting ratios, setup, metering and white
balance as he moves through different lighting setups.

Monday, October 26, 2009 Buddy Bartels Photography
2016 E John Drive
Mahomet, IL 61853
Course Hours:
9:00am-5:00pm
Contact Info:
buddybartels@gmail.com
Camera and light meter (if available).
www.buddybartels.com

O’ Fallon
Efficient Workflow
Course# IL06
Salvatore Cincotta
Taylor Cincotta
Join Salvatore and Taylor as they reveal how to achieve the
highest level of efficiency at the computer. From after-capture
to uploading, batch editing, shortcuts and processes, they will
help you spend less time editing and more time shooting!

Monday, October 26, 2009 Salvatore Cincotta Studio
108 Callaway Ct
O’ Fallon, IL 62269
9:00am-5:00pm

taylor@cincottaemail.com
Note-taking materials.
618-206-8619
www.salcincotta.com

Kokomo
Portraits with Personality

Course# IN01
Lew Everling, CPP

Make your images speak to your clients: show their personalities in
every shot! We will discuss a variety of lighting methods, facial analysis
and ways to put personality into your portraits for every occasion.

Monday, October 26, 2009 Lew Everling Photography
1619 East Marklend Ave.
Kokomo, IN 46902
Course Hours:
9:00am-5:00pm
Contact Info:
lew@leweverlingphotography.com
Camera, lenses, light meter (optional).
www.leweverlingphotography.com

Indianapolis
Lighting the Way to a Better Image

Course# IN02
Ken Kneringer, M.Photog., CPP

Lighting is a photographic essential skill, so join Ken as he demonstrates
basic portrait lighting with a variety of lights, reflectors, and modifiers.
If weather permits, you’ll take it outdoors to learn how to mix flash
with daylight. Get true hands-on practice as you shoot with a model
and process the images taken during the class. This is a great course
for anyone just getting started with flash in the studio or outdoors.

Monday, October 26, 2009 Studio K Photography
5602 Elmwood Ave Suite 118
Indianapolis, IN 46203
Course Hours:
10:00am-6:00pm
Contact Info:
kenk@studiokphoto.com
Camera, cards, laptop, meter,
www.studiokphoto.com
images (to work on or for critique).

Lafayette
Senior Photography: The NOW Factor

Course# IN03
Brian L. Crussel
What do today’s seniors want? How do we motivate them to come to
our studio and not the competition’s? Learn senior portrait photography
techniques that will make your studio a hot item, and absorb marketing
methods to make sure your target market knows about you.

Monday, October 26, 2009 Personal Touch Portrait Studios
2832 Kossuth St
Lafayette, IN 47904
Course Hours:
9:00am-5:00pm
Contact Info:
brian@ptps.com
www.ptps.com

Winterset
Shoot. Share. Learn.

Course# IA01
Lori Nordstrom, M.Photog.Cr., CPP, ABI

Come and hang out for a day at Lori Nordstrom Studio, a top-producing
and award-winning studio with a distinctive approach. We will photograph
(bring your cameras), bond, have a great time and talk about building
your business, too! Come for a day of inspiration and motivation.

Monday, October 26, 2009 Lori Nordstrom Studio
68 East Court
Winterset, IA 50273
Course Hours:
9am-5pm
Contact Info:
lori@nordstromphoto.com
Camera, notebook, and one thing to
www.nordstromphoto.com
share (you will get an e-mail about
this closer to Super Monday).

Eudora
Financial Management &

Studio Operations
Course# KS01
Quinn Hancock, Cr.Photog., ABI, CBM

A comprehensive photo financial primer, this course helps you understand the
components of a financial statement, how to accumulate personal wealth, the
economics of photography, break-even analysis and three ways to price your
photography. We also discuss studio operations and personnel management,
including how operational organization improves studio profitability.
Sunday, November 8, 2009 Custom Classics Photography
2269 N 400 Rd
Eudora, KS 66025
Course Hours:
9:00am-5:00pm
Contact Info:
hancock69@peoplepc.com
785-883-4166
www.customclassicsphotography.com

Eudora
Creating a Business Plan

Course# KS02

Learn about the planning process and what elements comprise
a successful business plan. Participants devote significant
time to understanding, developing and creating the financial
and marketing aspects of a strong business plan.

Monday, Novemer 9, 2009 Custom Classics Photography
2269 N 400 Rd
Eudora, KS 66025
Course Hours:
9:00am-5:00pm
Contact Info:
785-883-4166

Eudora
Marketing & Promotion

Course# KS03

Discover how to develop a successful marketing plan that will drive
your studio’s financial success. Components include competitive
analysis, consumer surveys and product line analysis.

Tuesday, November 10, 2009 Custom Classics Photography
2269 N 400 Rd
Eudora, KS 66025
Course Hours:
9:00am-5:00pm
Contact Info:
785-883-4166

Eudora
Sales & Customer Service

Course# KS04

This course covers the range of vitally important sales presentations
and customer service issues, including consumer buying motives and
characteristics, telephone techniques and pre-sale presentations.

Wednesday, November 11, 2009 Custom Classics Photography
2269 N 400 Rd
Eudora, KS 66025
Course Hours:
9:00am-5:00pm
Contact Info:
785-883-4166

Lawrence
The Secret to a Successful,

Happy Studio
Course# KS05
John Gladman, M.Photog.MEI.Cr.

Mark Rose
Are you tired of buying this and that to try and improve your bottom
line? Do you want to know the secret to unlocking your creativity?
Would you like to understand why some studios are successful while
others struggle? With John and Mark’s keys to success, you will leave
inspired, energized and awakened to the possibilities before you.

Monday, October 26, 2009 J Gladman Studio
613 N 2nd
Lawrence, KS 66044
Course Hours:
9:00am-5:00pm
Contact Info:
info@jgladman.com
Imagination and ideas.
www.johngladman.com

Olathe
The Business of Wedding Photography

Course# KS06
Mark Leonard, CBM

Shauna Leonard
Learn how to eliminate your competition in the crowded
wedding market! You’ll learn about branding, pricing, workflow
and strategies for getting the images you need.

Monday, October 26, 2009 Mark Leonard Photography
12258 S. Rene St
Olathe, KS 66062
Course Hours:
9:00am-5:00pm
Contact Info:
mark@markleonardphotography.com
Note-taking materials, camera, flash.
www.markleonardphotography.com

Crestwood
Go with the Flow: Making the

Most of Your Time & Creativity
Course# KY01
Jonathan Brown
Rosemary Cundiff-Brown
Join Jonathan and Rosemary as they share their process for a quick and
efficient workflow. Through the use of Adobe Photoshop Lightroom, Adobe
Bridge and Adobe Photoshop CS4, they minimize the workflow to maximize
the final artistic product. You’ll learn about working with and importing
images, auto features, shooting a color-checker target for a custom camera
calibration, batching from Adobe Bridge, creating droplets and actions,
and much more. You’ll even learn how to set up Lightroom to do most of the
work for you. It’s all about making the most of your time and talents!

Monday, November 2, 2009 Monarch Photography
LLC Home Studio
7433 E Orchard Grass Blvd
Course Hours: Crestwood, KY 40014
9:00am-5:00pm

Jonathan@monarch-photography.com
Note-taking materials and a camera
502-643-8280
to shoot a color calibration target.
www.monarch-photography.com

New Orleans
Having Your Cake, Too: Run a

Residential Studio Business
with a Smile on Your Face
Course# LA01
Richard Najdzion
Learn how to run a residential portrait studio business that makes you
and your customers happy. This course covers everything from sales
and marketing to logistics and handling after-hours requests. You’ll
even learn easy workflow techniques with Adobe Photoshop Lightroom,
Adobe Photoshop and Time Exposure’s ProSelect software. Nothing is off
limits during this course, so come with all those questions you’ve always
been afraid to ask. Learn how to have your cake and eat it, too!
Monday, October 26, 2009 Cowboy UP Photos Wedding
& Portrait Studio
127 Jefferson Heights Ave
Course Hours: New Orleans, LA 70121
9:00am-5:00pm

rick@cowboyupphotos.com
Note-taking materials and laptop.
504-382-8128
www.cowboyupphotos.com

Rayne
Clients for Life

Course# LA02
Colin Burnum, CPP

Robby Bishop, CPP
Uncover the secret of building relationships with clients, relationships
that last from weddings to maternity and through the years of their
children growing up. Walk away with a step-by-step plan for developing
a client bond from maternity portraits through the child’s first year.

Monday, October 26, 2009 Colin Burnum Photography
409 E. Edwards St
Rayne, LA 70578
Course Hours:
9:00am-5:00pm
Contact Info:
colinburnumphotography@cox.net
www.colinburnumphotography.com

Dunstable
Fun with Painter

Course# MA01
Ella Carlson, CPP

Spend the day learning and experimenting with Corel Painter, from
starting a new work through several finished styles. You’ll become
immersed in the full scope of possibilities available within this tool.

Monday, October 26, 2009 Ellaprints Photography
175 Lowell Street
Dunstable, MA 1827
Course Hours:
9:00am-5:00pm
Contact Info:
Ella@Ellaprints.com
Laptop, Wacom Pen Tablet
www.ellaprints.com
and photos to work on.

Bethesda
Introduction to Studio Lighting

Course# MD01
Robert N. Blanken, Cr.Photog., CPP

Meet studio lighting on a friendly basis. Learn the effects of pan reflectors
and soft boxes, not to mention accent, key, background and hair lights. Take
the mystery out of snoots, honeycombs and barn doors. You’ll come away
with a clear understanding of what you know, what you need to master for
your business, and the equipment you need to create hot-selling portraits.

Monday, October 26, 2009 Blanken Photography Studio
6604 Persimmon Tree Rd
Bethesda, MD 20817-4330
Course Hours:
9:00am-5:00pm
Contact Info:
bob@blankenphoto.com
Camera, meter and note-
www.blankenphoto.com
taking materials.

Elkridge
Stop Working for Your Business…

Have Your Business Work for YOU
Course# MD02
Vanessa Ard, CPP

Pam Long
Vanessa and Pam share a step-by-step approach to taking control of your
business, covering everything from marketing and pricing to sales and
product delivery. Learn to create a business system to streamline your
productivity and free up valuable time. You’ll come away with techniques
to enhance your clients’ experiences and keep them coming back.

Monday, October 26, 2009 Vanessa’s Photography
6212 Greenleaf Lane
Elkridge, MD 21075
Course Hours:
9:00am-5:00pm
Contact Info:
vanessa@vanessasphotography.com
Note-taking materials, your pricing
www.vanessasphotography.com
and marketing materials if you’d
like to have them reviewed.

Upper
Marlboro
Emotion of the Spirit

Course# MD03
Jackie Hicks, M.Photog.Cr., CPP

Gil Jackson, CPP
Learn and take away Jackie and Gil’s techniques for finding the
light and making images that portray the emotion of the spirit.

Monday, October 26, 2009 Fond Memories
14017 Gadsen Ct.
Upper Marlboro, MD 20774
Course Hours:
9:00am-5:00pm
Contact Info:
fondmemphoto@aol.com
Camera and reflector.

Brownstown
Bunnies, Fairies, Mermaids & Bucks!

Course# MI01
Jeffery Corns, M.Photog.

Learn how to make money with children’s theme portraits. Discover
tips and techniques for turning fantasy worlds into big profits.

Monday, October 26, 2009 Jeffery’s Photographic
22175 Sibley Rd.
Brownstown, MI 48193
Course Hours:
9:00am-5:00pm
Contact Info:
jefferyphoto@comcast.net
734-479-5333
www.jefferysphoto.com

East Jordan
Adobe Photoshop Basics

Course# MI02
Karen Walker, CPP

If you’re just getting started with Adobe Photoshop or want to
make your workflow easier and faster, this class is for you. Karen
will discuss all the commonly used tools as well as layer masks,
actions, portrait retouching and restoration techniques.

Monday, October 26, 2009 Karen Walker Studio
507 Water Street
East Jordan, MI 49727
Course Hours:
9:00am-5:00pm
Contact Info:
info@karenwalkerphotography.com
Laptop with any version of
karenwalkerphotography.com
Adobe Photoshop installed
(recommended but not required).

Flint
Improving Your Web Presence

Course# MI03
Betsy Finn, CPP

Is your website (or lack thereof) keeping potential clients from calling? Spend
the day with Betsy and learn some easy tips for making your online presence
both people and search-engine friendly. Covered topics include blogging,
websites and social networking (LinkedIn, Twitter, MySpace and Facebook).

Monday, October 26, 2009 JD Photo Imaging
3018 Corunna Rd.
Flint, MI 48503
Course Hours:
9:00am-5:00pm
Contact Info:
betsy@learnwithbetsy.com
Laptop (optional) and note-
www.learnwithbetsy.com
taking materials.

Shelby TWP
Understanding Light Control

Course# MI04
James Schmelzer, M.Photog.Cr.

Achieve an easy understanding of strobes and constant light sources,
both indoors and outside. You’ll learn about light modifiers and reflectors
through demonstrations with models. Each student gets an opportunity
to finesse the lights and accessories in this hands-on class.

Monday, October 26, 2009 Elite Photographic Studio
14129 Rick Dr.
Shelby TWP, MI 48315
Course Hours:
9:00am-5:00pm
Contact Info:
elitefoto@aol.com
Photos of studio and
outdoor portraits.

Burnsville
Home Studio 301

Course# MN01
Rod Oman, CPP

Follow this start-to-finish seminar on running a successful
home studio in a competitive market. Learn the tricks of the
trade to make money using your home as your studio.

Monday, October 26, 2009 The Imagery
11804 Kennelly Road
Burnsville, MN 55337
Course Hours:
9:00am-5:00pm
Contact Info:
theimagerymn@aol.com
952-890-7640

Kimball
Marketing & Promotions for 2010

Course# MN02
Lisa Crayford, M.Photog.Cr., CPP, ABI

Yes, marketing can be fun! With Lisa, you’ll cover marketing and
promotional ideas for December ’09 and all of 2010. You’ll discuss
branding, direct mail and other avenues of marketing for topics including
seniors, pets, children, families and framing. Learn tons of easy-to-
use tips on increasing sales averages and upping bookings.

Monday, October 26, 2009 Country Gallery Photography Studio
31770 MN Hwy 15
Kimball, MN 55353
Course Hours:
9:00am-5:00pm
Contact Info:
lisa@countrygallery.com
2010 calendar, note-taking materials,
www.countrygallery.com
last year’s marketing and direct
mail pieces. Lunch is a potluck,
so please bring a dish to share.

Paynesville
Adobe Photoshop 1: The Starting Point

Course#MN03
Sheri Wegner, CPP

Get a firm grasp on the basics as Sheri demystifies Adobe Photoshop. This
course will get you up to speed and put the power of Adobe Photoshop
at your fingertips. You will leave prepared for more advanced classes,
so get ready to take control of your own Adobe Photoshop fate.

Monday, October 26, 2009 Sheri’s Studio
201 Washburne Ave
Paynesville, MN 56362
Course Hours:
9:00am-5:00pm
Contact Info:
s-studio@lakedalelink.net
Laptop computer with Adobe
www.sherisstudio.com
Photoshop CS2 or CS3,
notebook, images to work on.

Lees Summit
Wedding Marketing & Album Ease:

Perceived Value Marketing
Course# MO01
Debra Lynn Lawrence

Perceived value…it’s the key to success in today’s competitive market. Learn
tips and hints (compiled from years of experience) to convince your brides,
grooms and guests that you are an extraordinary wedding photographer.
Conduct business in a way that brings you referrals time and time again and
saves you money. For example, you’ll learn to create an album in less than
one hour. (After all, time is money.) Become the choice in your market!

Monday, October 26, 2009 Abundant Moments
Photography Studio
3801 SW Windmere Dr.
Course Hours: Lees Summit, MO 64082
9:00am-5:00pm

dlawrence83@comcast.net
Note-taking materials and sack lunch.
816-537-5256
www.abundantmoments.com

Havre
HDR to Lightroom
Course# MT01
Steve Helmbrecht, M.Photog., CPP

Photograph the Badlands near Havre using HDR techniques…then
process the images using a combination of Photomatix and Adobe
Photoshop Lightroom software. In the process, you’ll learn how to create
striking images that push your artistic boundaries and set you apart.

Monday, October 26, 2009 Helmbrecht Photography
224 4th Ave
Havre, MT 59501
Course Hours:
9:00am-5:00pm
Contact Info:
steveh@hi-line.net
Camera, tripod and note-
www.helmbrecht.com
taking materials.

Lincoln
In-Studio Posing, Lighting

& Digital Retouching
Course# NE01
Brian Watt, M.Photog., CPP

Want to learn studio lighting? This course demonstrates how to effectively
use studio lighting and studio equipmenWA03t for beautiful portraiture.
We cover portrait creation before moving into post-production to explore
various Adobe Photoshop actions and Corel Painter techniques. This class is
perfect for a beginner or intermediate looking for a fresh, new approach.

Monday, October 26, 2009 Brian Watt Photography
824 P Street, Suite 103
Lincoln, NE 68508
Course Hours:
9:00am-5:00pm
Contact Info:
brian@brianwattphotography.com
Camera, sample files and
www.brianwattphotography.com
laptop (optional).

Hazlet
Professional Inkjet Printing

Course# NJ01
Peter Dant
Become a master printer and wow your clients! Learn the ins and outs
of professional inkjet printing: choosing the right printer, preparing files
for print, rips vs. drivers, using the right paper for the job, print finishing
and using your printer for more than just clients’ orders. You’ll take
your printing, and your business, to the next level with this course.
Course Date:
Monday, October 26, 2009 Course Location:
Peter Dant Photography
Course Hours: 648 Holmdel Road
9:30am-5:30pm Hazlet, NJ 07730

Digital image files to print, pd@peterdantphotography.com
questions about special papers, 732-739-9388
and laptop (optional). www.peterdantphotography.com

Spring Lake
Fun with Adobe Photoshop,

Filters & Plug-Ins
Course# NJ02
Keith Mills, M.Photog.MEI.Cr.

Learn how to use plug-ins (and more) to increase excitement
in your images and give an artistic flair to your work.

Monday, October 26, 2009 Keith Mills Photography
302 Morris Ave
Spring Lake, NJ 07762
Course Hours:
9:00am-5:00pm
Contact Info:
info@njphotography.com
Laptop and camera.
www.njphotography.com

Buffalo
Lightroom & Adobe Photoshop

for the Portrait Studio
Course# NY01
Bogdan Fundalinski, M.Photog.Cr., CPP

Janice Fundalinski, Cr.Photog., CPP
Discover how to simplify your workflow from start to finish by using
a combination of Adobe Photoshop Lightroom and Adobe Photoshop
techniques. You’ll learn how to organize and automate your process with
presets and actions customized for your studio. Reduce your production and
presentation time to get the job done more quickly, easily and efficiently!

Monday, October 26, 2009 Fundalinski Studio
453 Amherst St.
Buffalo, NY 14207
Course Hours:
9:00am-5:00pm
Contact Info:
info@fundalinskistudio.com
Laptop and work files for at
www.fundalinskistudio.com
least one set of images.

Hopewell
Junction
Actions & Layers

Course# NY02
Eli Sloves, Cr.Photog

Take your Adobe Photoshop work to a higher plane. Eli will
teach you about the power of layer masks, and he will help you
learn how to create actions to speed your workflow.

Monday, October 26, 2009 Eli Sloves Photographers
1075 Rt 82 #3
Hopewell Junction, NY 12533
Course Hours:
9:00am-5:00pm
Contact Info:
esp377@optonline.net
Note-taking materials and laptop
with Adobe Photoshop CS.

Palmyra
The Art of the Self-Assignment

Course# NY03
D. Brent Walton, CPP

Every artist experiences creative block, feeling as if you’re stuck in a rut
with no new ideas. Learn to overcome the creative block and pull yourself
out of those ruts. We demonstrate how self-assignments can turn into
money-making ventures that bring in a steady income. Learn how to “think
outside the box,” a phrase often used but seldom explained—until now.

Monday, October 26, 2009 Beckwith Estate & Mansion
213 W Main Street
Palmyra, NY 14522
9:00am-5:00pm

brent@dbwalton.com
Note-taking materials, digital camera,
925-759-3002
memory cards, jacket for working
www.dbwalton.com
outside and a non-photo-industry
magazine with photos you like.

Rochester
Super, Natural Light

Course# NY04
Dana Nordlund, CPP

Beautiful light is all around us, but sometimes that light needs a gentle nudge
to help it become beautiful on your subject. The quality of light is defined by
the relationship of the subject to the source of light. It is all about the process.
Learn that process by working with reflectors, diffusion, flash, custom white
balancing and hand-held metering. You’ll shoot outside (with and without
flash), inside by window light and in the studio. Discover the simple and
effective mechanics of lighting that will take your images to the next level!

Monday, October 26, 2009 Hahn Photographic
1035 Dewey Ave
Rochester, NY 14613
Course Hours:
9:00am-5:00pm

info@dananordlund.com
Camera, light meter, laptop
716-569-3940
and note-taking materials.
www.dananordlund.com

Emerald
Isle
Beach Photography
Course# NC01
Bruce Williamson, CPP

Michael Taylor
Join Bruce and Michael at the beach for an exciting day of marketing
and promotion. They’ll cover family beach portraiture and demonstrate
techniques during live sessions with models. Learn their team’s
approach to capturing priceless family portraits that sell.

Sunday, October 25, 2009 Sand Dollar Cottage
205 Channel Drive
Emerald Isle, NC 28594
9:00am-5:00pm

bruce@williamsonsphoto.com
Comfortable clothing and shoes for
252-523-0986
going on the beach, sunscreen, bug
www.williamsonsphoto.com
spray and note-taking materials.
Camera equipment optional.

Hickory
Designing High School Senior Albums

Course# NC02
Rose Mary Cheek, Cr.Photog., CPP

Join Rose Mary for a comprehensive seminar on high school senior
albums—a great product to offer if you don’t already. Among other topics,
you’ll cover design, creating effects with brushes and the use of overlays.

Monday, October 26, 2009 Rose Mary Cheek Photography
322 9th Avenue NW
Hickory, NC 28601
Course Hours:
9:00am-5:00pm
Contact Info:
rosemarycheek@gmail.com
Laptop, Wacom Pen Tablet
www.rosemarycheek.com
and 15 images.

Jacksonville
Environmental Lighting
Course# NC03
J. Marshall White
Robert Blackwell
Get a feel for light as you take part in live, hands-on demonstrations
of actual lighting conditions. You’ll be exposed to the theory
of light and how to find great locations for portraits.

Monday, October 26, 2009 To be determined at a later
date – contact instructor.
Jacksonville, NC 28540
9:00am-5:00pm
910-358-7424

Camera, notebook or
jmarshallwhite@yahoo.com
writing pad and pen.
910-347-9220
robert76@embarqmail.com
910-381-9851

Mount
Holly
How to Improve Lighting &

Posing for the Elegant Bride
Course# NC04
Joe D. Robinson, Cr.Photog, CPP

Elegant brides demand elegant images. Discover the critical methods for
successful lighting and posing in bridal shoots. Topics also include business
tips and a discussion of appropriate white balance for great bridal imagery.

Monday, October 26, 2009 Photographic Art by Joe Robinson
104 Robinson Avenue
Mount Holly, NC 28120
Course Hours:
9:00am-5:00pm
Contact Info:
jrobinson65@carolina.rr.com
Camera, bridal prints and
www.joerobinsonstudio.com
note-taking materials.

Antwerp
Children’s Portraits: Skill or Luck?

Course# OH01
Sylvia K. Phillips, Cr.Photog.

Creating a successful children’s portraiture business is a little luck
and a lot of skill. Using live models, Sylvia demonstrates how to pose
and light children using imaginative and inexpensive props. She’ll
also cover marketing, accounting and pricing guidelines.

Monday, October 26, 2009 Sylvia’s Country Portraits
4391 Co. Rd. 144
Antwerp, OH 45813
Course Hours:
9:00am-5:00pm
Contact Info:
sylvias@dtnspeed.net

Wheelersburg
Senior Experience
Course# OH02
Joe Johnson
Linda Johnson, M.Photog.
Learn how to set yourself apart from your competition. From lighting, effects
and marketing to creating a unique experience for seniors, Joe and Linda
cover the methods that will encourage seniors to send you their friends.

Monday, October 26, 2009 Jon’s Photo
604 Kittle Rd
Wheelersburg, OH 45694
Course Hours:
Contact the instructor for exact times.
Contact Info:
joejohnsonturtle@aol.com
740-574-4453

Portland
Foundation Check: Business,

Photography, Composition & Lighting
Course# OR01
Dwon Güvenir
This all-day workshop strengthens the foundation of your business and heightens
your photographic art. Whether you’re new to the business or are a long-time
pro, you’ll learn to strengthen your current standing and improve your bottom
line, all while improving your craft. This is a workshop you won’t want to miss!

Monday, October 26, 2009 Oregon Photo Safaris
Portland Training Center
9320 SW Barbur Blvd, Ste 175
Course Hours: Portland, OR 97219
9:00am-5:00pm

dwon@oregonphotosafaris.com
Marketing materials, price sheets,
503-999-4321
camera, flash, equipment and lunch.
www.oregonphotosafaris.com

Harrisburg
Back to Basics: Hands-On

Lighting & Posing
Course# PA01
Ruben Mills, Cr.Photog, CPP

Enjoy a hands-on lighting and posing seminar for the beginner and
the experienced photographer who needs to sharpen lighting and
posing skills. You’ll get the chance to practice on a live model.

Monday, October 26, 2009 Ruben’s Photography Studio
351 N. 70th St
Harrisburg, PA 17111-5202
Course Hours:
8:00am-5:00pm
Contact Info:
rubenmills@aol.com
Digital camera, examples of
www.rubensphoto.com
your work and light meter.

Philadelphia
Photographing & Retouching

Children’s Portraits
Course# PA02
Stacey Granger
Dive into lighting, posing and a full schedule of tips for photographing children
and babies. This course also covers processing, retouching and creative
imaging skills to help you keep up with today’s marketing and artistic trends.

Monday, October 26, 2009 Life Art
1147 North 4th Street 2E
Philadelphia, PA 19123
Course Hours:
9:00am-5:00pm
Contact Info:
stacey@lifeartimaging.com
www.lifeartimaging.com
and knowledge of the software.

Quakertown
The Beauty of Natural Light

Course# PA03
Stephanie Zylstra Burke, CPP

Come play outside in this hands-on class that demonstrates the
beauty and technique of outdoor photography. You’ll work with a
live model at a local park, and return to the studio for a workshop
in retouching and adding accents with Adobe Photoshop.

Monday, October 26, 2009 Lasting M Pressions
724 West Broad Street
Quakertown, PA 18951
9:00am-5:00pm

lastingmpressions@verizon.net
Camera and laptop (recommended
215-538-1151
but not necessary).
www.lastingmpressions.net

Trujillo Alto
Fundamentals of Light
Creation & Production
Course#PR01
James Perez-Marcano, CPP

Jose Febus
Come to understand the fundamentals of light (f-stops, light quality, controlling
the light, and the creative use of light sources)… as applied to location
photography. The images produced in the morning will be used for the evening
discussion on workflow, using Adobe Lightroom, Aperture™, and Adobe Bridge.

Sunday, October 25, 2009 Encantada (Aventura)
350 Via Aventura, Apt 7508
Trujillo Alto, Puerto Rico 00976
Course Hours:
9:00am-5:00pm
Contact Info:
bridal@byjames.com
Note-taking materials,
www.byjames.com
laptop and camera.

Wakefield
Light & Nimble: Creative Lighting

for Weddings & Portraits
Course# RI01
James Hazelwood, CPP

Interested in adding new lighting to your work? This workshop emphasizes
the use of small strobes for on-location portraits and wedding events. It’s
a fast-moving, hands-on class with models, so get ready to work in teams
to create photographs that will wow your clients. This back-to-the-basics
seminar will remind you why you got into this form of art in the first place.

Monday, October 26, 2009 James Hazelwood Photography
44 Old Shannock Road
Wakefield, RI 02879
Course Hours:
11:00am-7:00pm
Contact Info:
jimhazelwood@mac.com
Digital SLR with one or two lenses, a
www.jameshazelwood.com
small strobe, PocketWizard or similar
remote trigger device (if available),
lightweight light stand and a light
modifier such as an umbrella.

Goodlettsville
Success in Print Competition 101

Course# TN01
Arline Beets, M.Photog., CPP

Douglas Beets, M.Photog., CPP
Get introduced to the world of print competition. You’ll learn how to view your
prints just like a judge would! The course includes a critique of student images
and a discussion of methods for seeing problems in images before printing.

Monday, October 26, 2009 Nossi College of Art
907 Rivergate Pkwy.
Goodlettsville, TN 37072
Course Hours:
9:00am-5:00pm
Contact Info:
acephoto@comcast.net
Note-taking materials and six
prints for critique. *No cameras.

Knoxville
Adobe Lightroom 2.3: Basic

to Intermediate
Course# TN02
Jerry E. Godolphin
Simplify your digital workflow with Adobe Photoshop Lightroom,
the software written by photographers for photographers. Explore
techniques to improve your output quality and speed. Learn to sort,
pick, reject, edit, create custom actions, customize your slideshows,
build print proof sets, make slideshows for the Web and more.
Buy Adobe Photoshop Lightroom, install it, and start learning it before you
come. Participants receive a page of notes and a CD with course material.

Monday, October 26, 2009 Godolphin Photo Residential Studio
11512 Midhurst Dr.
Knoxville, TN 37934
Course Hours:
9:00am-5:00pm
Contact Info:
jerry@godolphinphoto.com
Note-taking materials and money
www.godolphinphoto.com
for lunch. *Do not bring computers
as there is limited space.

Allen
Awesome Studio Portraits with Virtual

Backgrounds Scene Machine
Course# TX01
Tim Ostermeyer, M.Photog.Cr., CPP

Everyone has a camera these days, but only a professional studio
can get awesome backdrops using a Virtual Backgrounds Scene
Machine. Learn lighting tips and how to capture career-building
portraits with this remarkable, state-of-the-art backdrop machine.

Monday, October 26, 2009 Ostermeyer Photography - Studio O
1813 Country Brook Lane
Allen, TX 75002
Course Hours:
9:00am-5:00pm
Contact Info:
tim@ostermeyer-photography.com
972-542-7065
www.ostermeyer-photography.com

Brownsville
How to Price Your Photography

for Top Dollar
Course# TX02
Gregory James Phelps

Take the hocus-pocus out of determining prices—learn a simple, mathematical
formula that will guarantee you are charging the right amount. Gregory will
take you step-by-step through the process of creating a studio price list,
covering the six factors that determine how much you will be able to charge in
your market. Instead of guesswork and magic numbers, you’ll see how all the
elements and factors come together. You’ll even learn how to track your numbers
throughout the year, without investing in expensive accounting programs.

Monday, October 26, 2009 Gregory James Phelps Photography
2334 Boca Chica Blvd. #600
Brownsville, TX 78521
Course Hours:
9:00am-5:00pm
Contact Info:
greg@gjphelps.com
Note-taking material. *No
www.gjphelps.com
recording devices allowed.

College
Station
Intermediate to Advanced Lighting Class

Course# TX03
Darrin Hill, M.Photog.Cr., CPP

Need to fine-tune your studio lighting or outdoor portraiture?
Darrin will help you do just that with the class that covers
aspects of portrait, commercial, and outdoor lighting.

Monday, October 26, 2009 Studio One
2041 Harvery Mitchel Parkway South
College Station, TX 77840
Course Hours:
9:00am-5:00pm
Contact Info:
studioone@suddenlinkmail.com
Sample images, cameras, reflectors,
www.studioonephoto.com
lights, light modifiers, etc.


Dallas
Urban Seniors!
Course# TX04
Leslie Katz
Whether you’re looking to break into the high school senior market
or you want to take your senior photography to the next level, this
course will help you wow your clients. Come along on this urban
location shoot and discover how to rock your seniors’ worlds!

Monday, October 26, 2009 Urban Photography
4101 Commerce #4
Dallas, TX 75226
Course Hours:
9:00am-5:00pm
Contact Info:
leslie@urbanphotosite.com
Cameras, comfortable shoes
www.urbanseniorsphoto.com
for location shooting and six
images for critique (optional).

El Paso
Awesome Album Design…

in 30 Minutes or Less
Course# TX05
Adrian Campos
Want to quicken your album design skills? Come learn the basics of
designing an album from scratch within 30 minutes or less, thanks to
the latest Adobe software. Yes, a 30-page album design is possible in 30
minutes! This moderately paced class opens up the workflow possibilities
of professional designers, helping in the design and freeing up schedules.

Monday, October 26, 2009 Adrian Campos Photography
7362 Remcon Circle
El Paso, TX 79912
Course Hours:
9:00am-5:00pm
Contact Info:
adrian@acphotography.com
Laptops (not needed, but extremely
www.acphotography.com
helpful) with Adobe Creative
Suite® 3 or 4 (but 4 is preferred),
Adobe Photoshop, Adobe
Indesign® (very important), Adobe
Ilustrator® and Adobe Bridge.

Fort
Worth
Fashion Antiqued
Course# TX06
Brandon Trull
Learn how to do high-end couture portraiture with an antique flair. Come spend
a fun-filled day shooting and learning new ways to combine edgy work with a
vintage touch using Adobe Photoshop techniques and customized actions.

Monday, October 26, 2009 Fort Worth Club
306 West 7th St.
Fort Worth, TX 76102
9:00am-5:00pm

perryaslyn@sbcglobal.net
Camera and laptop equipped with
817-921-5556
Adobe Photoshop CS2 or higher.
www.perryaslyn.net

League
City
Portrait Lighting by the Numbers

Course# TX07
Don Carico, CPP

Learn both basic and advanced studio portrait lighting techniques that
guarantee results. Among other topics, Don will discuss the proper
placement of lighting equipment, basic poses for making money and the
essentials of proper exposure and meter usage. You’ll walk away with a
thorough understanding of lighting ratios and why they are important.

Monday, October 26, 2009 Lakewood Photography, LLC
1010A East Main Street
League City, TX 77573
Course Hours:
9:00am-5:00pm
Contact Info:
dcarico@lakewoodphotography.com
Notebook and camera
www.lakewoodphotography.com
to record setups.

Nocona
Digital Workflow: From Capture

to the Cash Register
Course# TX08
Todd Peterson, CPP

Journey through the complete workflow of an operating studio, from
image capture to editing, selling with projection, printing in-house and
final delivery. Learn it all and apply the lessons to your own business!

Monday, October 26, 2009 Peterson’s Portrait Gallery
211 W. Mesquite
Nocona, TX 76255
Course Hours:
9:00am-5:00pm
Contact Info:
Phototod@aol.com
Camera.
www.petersonsportraitgallery.com

Port Neches
Art & Technique of Natural Lighting

Course# TX09
Michael Cate, CPP

Broaden your lighting skills and competence. Come learn from a
veteran photographer as he shares successful tips and techniques
for a broad spectrum of lighting situations. This program has a
special emphasis on obtaining professional results under lighting
extremes—from high noon to dusk—without artificial lights.

Monday, October 26, 2009 Applause Portrait Garden
2327 8th Street
Port Neches, TX 77651
Course Hours:
10:00am-6:00pm
Contact Info:
mcate@mac.com
Camera, note-taking materials,
www.applausephoto.com
laptop, PocketWizard or similar
device, and light meter.

San Antonio
Beyond Photography
Course# TX10
Charles W. Parish, CPP

Learn the 100 things you need to know to become successful in the
photography business. Rather than cameras and f/stops, this course
teaches what it takes to get and keep good business as a photographer.

Monday, October 26, 2009 Parish Photography, Inc.
7701 Broadway
San Antonio, TX 78209
Course Hours:
9:00am-5:00pm
Contact Info:
Charles@Parish.net
No equipment necessary.

San Angelo
Fun & Modern Posing for

Maternity & Newborns
Course# TX11
Tommie Huffman, CPP

Find out how the pros achieve those adorable poses with newborns.
You’ll learn new tricks for maternity portraits and how to put it all
together for a successful business in newborn and maternity portraiture.
Then take part in a marketing roundtable discussion and figure out
how to bring in the clients for your new portraiture skills!

Monday, October 26, 2009 Tommie Huffman Photography
2807 Lindenwood Dr
San Angelo, TX 76904
Course Hours:
10:00am-6:00pm
Contact Info:
tommiehuffmanps@gmail.com
Camera, note-taking materials
www.thuffmanphotogaphy.com
and comfy clothes for getting
down on the ground.

Spring
Create an Amazing Baby Program

Course# TX12
Melinda Reddehase
Cristie Reddehase
One of the best things you can do for your studio is have a strong baby
program. After all, baby clients turn into toddler and family clients! Come
learn how to get clients in the door and dazzle them with extra touches
that will encourage them to spread the word to their friends. Melinda
and Cristie discuss how to set up marketing pieces and create a brand
for your studio, in addition to showcasing the simple shooting techniques
that make photographing babies and maternity sessions a breeze.

Monday, October 26, 2009 Silver Image Photography
8003 Hennessy Lane
Spring, TX 77389
Course Hours:
9:00am-5:00pm
Contact Info:
info@silver-image-photo.com
Note-taking materials, point-and-
www.silver-image-photo.com
shoot camera, work samples and
marketing pieces. *No professional
camera or equipment needed.

The
Woodlands
The Better Half: A Challenging, Exciting

Photography Career at Mid-Life
Course# TX13
Karey Miller, CPP

Hear how a major career challenge at age 44 prompted Karey to become a full-
time photographer. Now, at almost 50, she has a thriving studio with a two-month
client waiting list, and she loves every aspect of her job. Running a business
allows such great freedom, flexibility and creativity at this stage in life. Follow
my lead, and you can still be a rock star…even if you are a bit older and wiser!

Monday, October 26, 2009 Karey Miller Photography
26011 Oak Ridge Dr
The Woodlands, TX 77380
Course Hours:
9:00am-5:00pm
Contact Info:
kareym5@gmail.com
kareymillerphotography.com

Victoria
Getting Back to Basics: Lighting,

Posing & Marketing
Course# TX14
Randy Pollard
Laura Ann Pollard
Get back to the basics—or learn new skills—with a refresher on lighting,
posing and marketing. Designed for new to intermediate photographers, this
class will help you gain control over your lighting once and for all. Photograph
anyone anywhere! Pose groups easily and quickly! Work with families or a
wedding party without breaking a sweat! It’s all in this fun, fast-paced class.

Monday, October 26, 2009 L-Ann Imaging
108 N. Main St., Ste 200
Victoria, TX 77901
Course Hours:
9:00am-5:00pm
Contact Info:
Randy@L-annimaging.com
Camera, note-taking materials
www.L-Annimaging.com
and lots of questions.

Park City
Creative Backdrop Solutions

Course# UT01
Kris Doman, CPP

Allison English Watkins, M.Photog.Cr., CPP
Learn how to paint your own canvas backdrop, and get ideas for
other do-it-yourself backdrop projects. All materials and supply
lists are supplied, and you will take home your own hand-painted
canvas after it dries. Additional material costs apply (around $175,
though an e-mail confirmation will include the final amount).

Monday, October 5, 2009 English Photography
9183 Upper Lando Lane
Park City, UT 84098
9:00am-5:00pm

kris@kdportraits.com
Painting clothes and
801-556-1661
additional material fees.
www.kdportraits.com

Salt Lake City
Brides the Busath way

Course# UT02
Adam Roach
Laura Bruschke
Get ready to integrate new trends into your creation of timeless images. From
the first contact to the wedding, this fresh approach to classic portraiture
provides an emphasis on brides. The course includes a live bridal session and
hands-on demonstrations of advanced lighting, posing and composition.

Monday, October 26, 2009 Busath Studio and Gardens
701 East South Temple
Salt Lake City, UT 84102
Course Hours:
Please contact the studio.
Contact Info:
adam44@hotmail.com
801-364-6645
www.busath.com

West Jordan
Taking It to the Next Level

Course# UT03
Adilfa Ford
Russ Ford
Take your home-based photography business to the next level with this
comprehensive photographic business seminar. Adilfa and Russ start
off talking about the business model of a successful photography studio
and the workflow processes that you need to make it work, from RAW
processing to printing. You’ll also see demos of basic studio lighting
and posing, outdoor location lighting, Adobe Photoshop retouching
techniques, quick and clean edits, and online sales and advertising
tips. It’s everything you ever wanted to know in a one-day seminar!

Monday, November 2, 2009 Don Polo Photography
3022 W. Mt. Logan Way
West Jordan, UT 84084
Course Hours:
9:00am-5:00pm
Contact Info:
adilfa@donpolo.com
801-967-9106
www.donpolo.com

Alexandria
Furballs! Fine Art Pet Portraiture

Course# VA01
Stephanie Millner, CPP

Everyone loves a cuddly puppy or sweet little kitten! Spend the day
learning how to correctly light and pose pets and their people. Learn
how to bond with your subjects, why “treat-tempting” is not always a
good idea, and the fail-safe pet poses to guarantee your sales.

Monday, October 26, 2009 Stephanie’s Studio
5735 Lawson’s Hill Ct.
Alexandria, VA 22310
Course Hours:
9:00am-5:00pm
Contact Info:
Items to Bring: info@stephaniemillner.com
Camera, medium-length 703-349-6269
lens, notebook and allergy www.stephaniemillner.com
medication if allergic to pets.

Arlington
Going Pro: The Business of the Art

Course# VA02
Liz Vance, CPP

Creating the images is the easy part. Creating a business out of those images…
now that takes work! Join us to better understand the business of photography,
from registering your business to basic marketing and pricing for profit. The class
also covers workflow issues and quality printing, packaging and presentation.
Please contact the instructor at least one week before the class
to receive specific information about state requirements.
Course Date:
Sunday, October 25, 2009 Course Location:
Oh Baby Photography Studio
Course Hours: 211 N. Park Drive
9:00am-5:00pm Arlington, VA 22203

Note-taking materials, liz@ohbabyphoto.com
samples of work, price lists 703-731-4592
and marketing materials. www.ohbabyphoto.com

Critz
Taking Environmental Portraits of Seniors

Course# VA03
Ricky Dawson CPP

William Garrett, Cr.Photog.
With the help of live models, you’ll learn firsthand how to take those
popular environmental portraits. Learn about variable power flash
output and how to match facial exposure with ambient exposure
of background. We also demonstrate proper metering and the use
of a flash bracket to minimize shadows on a subject’s face.

Monday, October 26, 2009 Reynolds Homestead
463 Homestead Lane
Critz, VA 24082-3044
9:00am-5:00pm

rickydawson1@comcast.net
Cameras, flashes, handheld light
276-647-3412
meters and flash brackets (a few
loner flash brackets will be available).

Arlington
Profitable Portraiture: Lighting & Posing

Course #VA04:
Stephanie Millner, CPP

Liz Vance, CPP
Spend at day a the Art Institute of Washington with Liz & Stephanie. Learn
how to correctly consult with, light, and pose portrait clients for a profitable
sale. Both indoor and outdoor portrait techniques will be demonstrated, so
bring good walking shoes! We will discuss life-cycle photography, including
babies, children, couples, pets, family, and maternity. This is a great overview
class for anyone starting out in professional portrait photography!

Saturday, October 17, 2009 Art Institute of Northern Virginia
1820 Fort Myer Dr # 1
Arlington, VA 22209-1807
Course Hours: (703) 358-9550
9:00am - 5:00pm
Items to bring: Contact Info:

info@stephaniemillner.com
Camera and portrait lens, notebook,
703-349-6269
and photo ID for building admission.
www.stephaniemillner.com
liz@ohbabyphoto.com
703-731-4592
www.ohbabyphoto.com

Virginia
Beach
The Concept of a Conceptual World

Course #VA05
Lissa Hatcher
Feeling uninspired? Wishing you could be more creative? Want out of
that box you’ve been hiding in? Join Lissa to get a better connection
with your clients while finding your inner artist! You’ll learn not
only how to interview your clients to get the ideas you have been
looking for, but also how to apply them…from start to finish.
Come prepared to shoot, as there will be an outing!

Monday, October 26, 2009 4612 Lodgepole Dr.
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
Course Hours:
12:00pm-8:00pm Contact Info:
Lissa@lissahatcher.com
757-227-9602
Items to Bring: www.lissahatcher.com
Camera, laptop (if you have
one), notebook, comfy shoes,
sample work, sunscreen.

Centralia
Getting More Net from Your Gross

Course# WA01
Jeff Gullickson
You are a great photographer with customers who love you and hand
over their hard-earned cash to you. So why do you fear looking at that
bank balance? Join us to find out where that cash is going and how to set
up a system to track it. We discuss the relevance of gross and net profit,
variable and fixed cost as well as tax structures for photographers.

Monday, October 26, 2009 TBA
Course Hours: Contact Info:

9:00am-5:00pm gullickson.j@comcast.net
360-508-1752
Items to Bring:
Two examples of work to assist
in pricing analysis, two prior
years of tax returns and your last
six months of studio records.

Kent
Get a Grip on Studio Lighting

Course# WA02
Sam Gardner, M.Photog.Cr., CPP

Nichelle Price, CPP
Get a grip on lighting ratios and how to better use tools such as soft boxes,
umbrellas and reflectors to take control of your portrait lighting. Learn the uses
of main, fill, accent, hair, kicker and other lights to create flattering, three-
dimensional lighting for a variety of subjects. Discover how to make the most
of your light meter to design in-studio lighting setups. (This course also helps
you prepare for a portion of the Certified Professional Photographer Exam.)

Monday, October 26, 2009 Pacific Edge Photography Studio
13337 SE 253rd. Pl.
Kent, WA 98042
9:00am-5:00pm

sam@samgardnerphotography.com
Note-taking materials, light meter
360-961-2887
(or try ours while you are here),
www.samgardnerphotography.com
bag lunch or $9 for a share of
group lunch. Morning coffee
and pastries will be served.

Olympia
Adobe Photoshop for Print Competition

Course# WA03
Kari J Blunck
Ben Leavitt
Having trouble with print competition? Are you a “79 Superstar”? Kari and
Ben have the solution for you! They’ll walk you through the process of
creating an award-winning image, including how to apply the 12 elements
of print competition to your work. This class includes a critique of your
images as well as lessons on Adobe Photoshop enhancements.

Monday, October 26, 2009 Studio K
4438 Fir Tree Rd SE
Olympia, WA 98501
Course Hours:
10:00am-6:00pm
Contact Info:
kari@studiokportraits.com
www.studiokportraits.com
installed, four competition images
to work on, prior competition
ben@leavittphoto.com
entries for critique, note-taking
www.leavittphoto.com
materials, lunch or lunch money.
360-628-8815

Stanwood
Innovative Marketing Strategies

for Every Photographer
Course# WA04
Denise Lee
We all know there are hundreds of photographers in the United States
making fistfuls of cash. What are they doing right? Their business
knowledge separates them from the pack. Marketing is one aspect
of this business knowledge that improves your bottom line and brings
results. Learn how to apply successful marketing techniques to increase
your profits and take your studio to the next level. If you don’t already
have a marketing plan, we’ll spend some time roughing one out.

Monday, October 26, 2009 Hope Haven Photography Studio
28822 48th Ave NW
Stanwood, WA 98292
Course Hours:
9:00am-5:00pm
Contact Info:
denise@hope-haven.net
Business plan and marketing
www.hope-haven.net
plan (if you have one).

Elkins
Unraveling the Mysteries of Print

Competition, PPA Degrees & Certification
Course# WV01
Brent Kepner, M.Photog., CPP

Want to finally earn that coveted credential? Brent will discuss the
steps required for obtaining PPA degrees and certification, and he’ll
answer questions on the workings of print competitions (and give
suggestions for how to improve your competition scores).

Monday, October 26, 2009 Foto 1 Pro Photo
100 Wilcox St
Elkins, WV 26241
Course Hours:
9:00am-5:00pm
Contact Info:
info@foto1pro.com
Previous competition prints or images
www.foto1pro.com
that might work well in competition.

Huntington
Marketing Fine Art Photography

Course# WV02
Laura Moul, M.Photog., CPP

Discover ways to sell your images to selective art markets. You’ll discuss fine
art photography, landscape and nature photography and determine directions
to pursue. You’ll even walk away with marketing ideas, such as professionally
presenting products for sale in galleries, exhibitions and other art events.

Monday, November 2, 2009 Contact the instructor for
location information.
Huntington, WV
Course Hours:
9:00am-5:00pm
Contact Info:
lauramoul@aol.com
Samples of fine art photographs,
www.moulphotography.com
ideas for networking and grant
sources, mission statements or goals.

Elkins
Basic Studio Lighting & Posing

Course# WV03
Sunny Carrel, M.Photog.Cr., CPP

Discover the ins and outs of studio lighting and posing as they
pertain to portraiture. This hands-on workshop will help you become
more confident with these essential photographic skills.

Monday, October 26, 2009 Carrel Photography
62 Main Street
Union, WV 24983
Course Hours:
9:00am-5:00pm
Contact Info:
sunnycarrel@gmail.com
304-772-5972
www.carrelphotography.com

DeForest
Build Profit with Easy Add-On Sales

Course# WI01
Michael Mowbray
Allison Halkey
Want to increase your sales averages and profits? You can—learn
about add-on products that are easy to create and sell. Michael and
Allison will demonstrate simple methods used to create collages, books,
albums, greeting cards, DVDs and other profit-building products.

Sunday, October 25, 2009 Beautiful Portraits by Michael
707 W. Lexington Parkway
DeForest, WI 53532
Course Hours:
10:00am-6:00pm
Contact Info:
Michael@beautifulportraits.com
Laptop computer and a
www.beautifulportraits.com
folder of images.

Fon du Lac
Digital Flow from Start to Finish

Course# WI02
Kris Fehrenbach-Alt, M.Photog.Cr.

Ideal for the beginner photographer who needs help in posing, lighting
and digital workflow, this course teaches you how to create images
in a studio atmosphere and follow through with effective workflow.
This program is perfect for a small, one-person operation.

Monday, October 26, 2009 Studio One Designer Photography
53 E. Johnson Street
Fond du Lac, WI 54935-3403
Course Hours:
9:00am-5:00pm
Contact Info:
kris@studioonefdl.com
Note-taking materials and
work samples on a CD.

Kaukauna
Use of Lighting on Location

Course# WI03
Neil Geiger, M.Photog.Cr.

Learn from live demonstrations as we show how to get portrait
lighting from windows, flash and reflectors at different locations.

Monday, October 26, 2009 Neil Geiger Studio
113 E. 5th Street
Kaukauna, WI 54130
Course Hours:
9:00am-5:00pm
Contact Info:
geigscr@yahoo.com
Camera and work samples.

La Crosse
Marketing Calendar &

Marketing Pieces Workshop
Course# WI04
Theresa M. Smerud, M.Photog., CPP

Get ready to create a 2010 marketing promotions calendar
and a set of accompanying marketing pieces to help brand
your studio. This is an interactive workshop,…and you’ll
walk away with at least one finished marketing piece.

Monday, October 26, 2009 Theresa M. Smerud Artist
& Photographer
N3097 HWY 16
Course Hours: La Crosse, WI 54601
9:00am-5:00pm
608-317-2342

Laptop loaded with Adobe Photoshop,
mainlykids@charterinternet.com
a power strip, a CD slideshow of your
608-784-1723
work, images for your marketing pieces,
www.theresasmerud.com
artwork or backgrounds you want to
incorporate into your pieces, samples
of marketing pieces you like, a 2010
calendar and a working list of possible
promotions you want to do in 2010.

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• There are five ways you can register for a Super Monday course: • Please contact the course instructor for directions to
the class (contact information for the course instructor
ONLINE: Register online at www.ppa.com (by October 5, 2009)
will be included in your confirmation letter.)
BY FAX: Complete this registration form and fax • Any course cancellations, additions, corrections and
to 404-614-6400 (by October 5, 2009) changes will be posted on www.ppa.com.
• Registration cancellations made by October 5, 2009 will receive a refund
BY MAIL: Complete this registration form and mail by October 5, 2009
minus a $25 administrative fee. There are no refunds after October 5, 2009.
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There is a $20 service fee for all returned checks.
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Atlanta, GA 30303
BY PHONE: Call 800-786-6277 to register by phone (by October 5, 2009)
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onsite for $120. Contact the instructor prior to attending.
Check here if this is an address change to your PPA membership record.
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