Breakout 1: Expanding the Dynamic Range of Your Images
Feb 28, 2008
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Speaker: Lewis Kemper
Learn new digital techniques that will allow you to capture detail in the darkest shadows through the brightest highlights in your images. Using the advanced properties of Camera Raw and the capabilities of HDR (High Dynamic Range Imagery), you will be able to take your photography to a new level!
Lewis Kemper specializes in nature and wildlife photography using digital and 4 x 5 cameras. He is a contributing editor to Outdoor Photographer and PC Photo magazines and is the author of the DVD training series, "The Photographer's Toolbox for Photoshop." Lewis has been teaching Photoshop to photographers for more than 10 years. www.lewiskemper.com
Breakout 2: The Ethics of Subject Welfare: Animals, People and the Land
Feb 28, 2008
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Panelists: Daniel J. Cox, Susan McElhinney, Michael "Nick" Nichols and Michele Westmorland
Moderator: Joshua D. Baker
"First, do no harm." What role does this classic doctors' maxim play in nature photography? Do the implications change with context? This panel is hosted by NANPA's Ethics Committee. It will address issues concerning the welfare of subjects that can arise when photographing wildlife (including shooting in controlled or captive circumstances), indigenous cultures and scenic work (including botanical and geological subjects).
This breakout will not be repeated in the afternoon.
Joshua D. Baker's articles and photographs have been published in numerous California newspapers and magazines and exhibited throughout the San Francisco Bay area. A graduate of Harvard Law School, he focuses his work on inspiring others to preserve the natural world. He has chaired NANPA's Ethics Committee since 2005.
Daniel J. Cox has documented nature as a professional photographer for more than 25 years. His work appears in numerous conservation and nature publications including National Geographic. He is sole photographer for nine books and is currently working as an advisory board member for Polar Bears International, highlighting concern for polar bears and climate change.
Susan McElhinney is photo editor of the National Wildlife Federation's Ranger Rick magazine and photo director of its other two children's publications, Wild Animal Baby and Your Big Backyard. Previously, she was photo editor at National Geographic World and a Newsweek staff photographer. She has also freelanced for such publications as Life, People and Time.
Michael "Nick" Nichols is a staff photographer for National Geographic and a former member of Magnum Photos. During the course of his 30-year career, he has documented endangered species and peoples, as well as high adventure. He is a pioneer in the use of flash mixed with ambient light and the use of camera traps. He strives for photographs with an edge. Nick is a keynote speaker at this year's Summit.
Michele Westmorland has gained international recognition with her underwater and cultural photography. Her commercial work is a large part of her portfolio and covers travel locations, resort properties, and lifestyle. Her work is represented by a number of photo agencies. Much of her imagery has appeared in national and international publications including National Geographic Traveler, Outside, Sport Diver and Scuba Diving. Her book, Ocean Duets, focuses on the beauty of the underwater world. A documentary film and book project, Headhunt Revisited, is currently in post production. A Washington State resident, she is a Fellow National of the Explorers Club, a fellow of the International League of Conservation Photographers (iLCP), and a member of the American Society of Media Photographers (ASMP), the American Society of Picture Professionals (ASPP), the Society of Woman Geographers, Wings WorldQuest, and NANPA. Michele's website is www.westmorlandimages.com
Breakout 3: Becoming a Self-Supporting Nature Photographer: Life Beyond Stock
Feb 28, 2008
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Speakers: Bruce K. Haley, Jr., and Aletta de Wal
You're working full-time or part-time as a nature photographer. Do you want your business to support you instead of you supporting your business? Discover how to market and sell your images beyond stock photography, using the elements of a well-balanced approach to gain more exposure for yourself and your work.
Bruce K. Haley, Jr., is a professional photographer and art marketing associate with Artist Career Training. Bruce's work has appeared in more than 80 exhibitions. His bold and colorful presentation of nature is included in many corporate and private collections, including the state of West Virginia's permanent art collection. www.artistcareertraining.com
Aletta de Wal is director of Artist Career Training and is equally adept as an artist, educator and entrepreneur. At her company, art world experts guide the vibrant online community in the art of business. She uses telephone classes, consultations, books and recordings to show artists how to market their way to a better living making art. www.artistcareertraining.com
Breakout 4: Journal of Light: A Photographer's Search for the Soul of Florida
Feb 28, 2008
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Speaker: John Moran
Experience John Moran's vision of natural Florida as it must have appeared to Ponce de Leon and other early strangers in paradise. In this session, he will highlight his 20-year odyssey to photograph the alligators, beaches, birds, rivers, trees, turtles and flowers that make Florida the unique place he calls home.
John Moran is Florida's unofficial Photographer Laureate. He was the state's nature photographer for 2006, creating a calendar on state lands for the Florida Department of Environmental Protection and the Governor's office. His images have appeared in Life, National Geographic, Newsweek, Smithsonian and Time, and on the cover of the National Audubon Society Field Guide to Florida.
www.johnmoranphoto.com
Breakout 5: Pro's Meeting
Feb 28, 2008
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Speakers: Gary Crabbe and Mike Murphy
To serve the diverse needs in the pro community, many NANPA pros will be surveyed to determine key issues for discussion during this year's Pro's Meeting. This measure will lead to a productive and more focused exchange of ideas in professional nature photographers' minds.
Gary Crabbe is a professional freelance photographer whose knowledge of industry practices stems from nine years of managing the stock department at Galen Rowell's Mountain Light studio. Gary has produced four coffee table books on California, and his website is one of the most popular photographer sites on the Internet. His work has been published by Forbes, L.L. Bean, the National Geographic Society, The Nature Conservancy, The New York Times and Time.
Mike Murphy was the photography editor for Texas Highways from 1992 until he retired from the magazine last year. He assigned, shot, or located all the photographs illustrating stories in the magazine. He also supervised color reproduction, pre-press operations, and the magazine's website. Prior experience include freelance public relations consulting for Six Flags Fiesta Texas; managing the state's media relations for travel and tourism; and freelance photojournalism for numerous corporate and editorial clients. He began his professional photography career as a staff photographer for the Houston Chronicle. He and his family live on a ranch near Dripping Springs, and operate it for nature tourism, primarily nature photography.
Breakout 6: Presentation Skills for the Nature Photographer
Feb 29, 2008
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Speaker: Jim Clark
Public speaking is yet another avenue for nature photographers to consider when diversifying their business potential. Presenting is a learned skill. With practice, knowledge and time, anyone can improve his or her ability to speak before an audience. This "rapid-fire" session will offer tips and techniques to help instill confidence in presenting programs. Suggestions will be given in program preparation, stage presence, voice control, awareness of the audience, and how to handle questions afterward.
A contributing editor for Outdoor Photographer magazine, Jim Clark has presented more than 260 programs in the past 12 years to a variety of audiences nationwide. As a former trainer with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Jim helped others gain confidence in giving presentations. He is author and photographer of West Virginia: The Allegheny Highlands, Mountain Memories: An Appalachian Sense of Place, and Between Ocean & Bay: A Celebration of the Eastern Shore.
www.jimclarkphotography.com
Breakout 7: The Evolution of Licensing Models from Rights Managed to Microstock
Feb 29, 2008
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Panelists: Christopher Bain, Tom Wear and Betsy Reid
Moderator: Cathy Sachs
With the growth of royalty-free photography and the emergence of microstock and subscription models in recent years, image licensing has changed immensely. This panel of experts will examine licensing models available today for buyers and sellers of photography, and discuss their merits or pitfalls. The panel will look at what buyers want in terms, pricing and rights, and how they select images.
Cathy Sachs has been the executive director of the American Society of Picture Professionals (ASPP) since 1995. Her 30 years of experience in the industry has included photo research and editing, stock agency manager, speaker, portfolio reviewer, panelist and moderator. She works closely with many associations to foster communication and best practices throughout the photography industry.
Christopher Bain is the photography director for Barnes & Noble. He oversees a team of photo editors working on illustrated books, book covers and scores of calendars. Throughout the 1990s, he served in a similar capacity for the Michael Friedman Publishing Group, helping to create hundreds of illustrated books on gardening, interior design, transportation, sports, music, popular culture and history. He is a member of the American Society of Picture Professionals (ASPP) and the National Association of Photoshop Professionals (NAPP).
Betsy Reid is executive director of the Stock Artists Alliance (SAA), the global trade association for professional stock photographers. She also serves as a member of the Adobe Advisory Council, the Imagery Alliance and the PLUS Coalition. With 20 years of experience in the business of commercial and stock photography, Betsy offers a unique insider's perspective on the ever-changing and challenging stock industry.
Tom Wear is Director of Photography & Editorial Services at Digital Railroad, a professional photography online platform and marketing company providing tools, services and a revolutionary new market channel to the image community. Working with a diverse group of contributing photographers around the world, Tom is responsible for communicating the needs of the collection and best practices in editing and metadata. Over the past 20+ years he has been Art Director and Senior Editor at Getty Images, Corbis, and Comstock.
Breakout 8: Shooting from the
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Feb 29, 2008
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Speaker: Charles Needle
How to Bring Mindfulness to the Image-Making Process Learn how to take your photography to a deeper level and develop more passion for your work! Charles Needle will share how creative macro photography became a catalyst for healing from a chronic illness. He will teach you how to cultivate present-moment awareness using your camera, develop your unique personal vision and take your image making from ordinary to extraordinary.
Charles Needle is an award-winning fine art nature photographer, author and workshop leader. His popular "Art of Nature" creative macro workshops have attracted students from around the country, and he is the author of a new e-book entitled Creative Macro Photography. Charles is a Fujifilm Talent Team member and NANPA Members' Showcase Award winner. www.charlesneedlephoto.com
Breakout 9: Digital Alteration and the Line of Credibility
Feb 29, 2008
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Speaker: Ernie Mastroianni
Digital technology makes it easy to enhance and sharpen images and fix dust marks, as well as remove offending elements. But if you're not aware of the consequences of an alteration, you could lose a sale and harm your reputation. Ernie Mastroianni will draw on his photojournalism experience to explain the ethical impact of digital technology on nature photographers. Learn about digital changes that went bad and how to distinguish between enhancing reality and altering it.
Birder's World photo editor Ernie Mastroianni has spent more than 30 years in photography, including 19 years as photo and layout editor at the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. He worked as a photojournalist for an Ohio daily newspaper while obtaining his journalism degree at Kent State, and later was a freelancer for publications that included The New York Times and U.S. News and World Report.
Breakout 10: Being a Pro: Strategies for Surviving in a Tough Market
Mar 1, 2008
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Speaker: Charlie Borland
Being a successful pro takes more than creating a collection of terrific images. Successful photographers understand the markets and shoot specifically for them. In this session, Charlie Borland will look at these markets. He will also discuss how to diversify your product, handle assignment photography, conduct e-commerce, and negotiate sales in both royalty-free and rights managed models.
Charlie Borland is a professional photographer experienced in all facets of operating a successful business. His expertise includes problem solving, business management and customer service. During the past 25 years, he has operated two stock photo agencies and has been extensively published in calendars, magazines and commercial projects. Charlie currently owns and directs Aspen Photo Workshops.
Breakout 12: Think Globally, Shoot Locally
Mar 1, 2008
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Speaker: Jerry Monkman
Use your photography to benefit the environment! Jerry Monkman will describe how he has successfully partnered with New England conservation groups to create compelling photography that has been instrumental in protecting several hundred thousand acres of open space. He will show images from several projects that will inspire you. Among them is the 170,000-acre headwaters region of the Connecticut River, which includes Katahdin Lake, one of the wildest, most scenic lakes in northern Maine.
Jerry Monkman is a full-time nature and adventure photographer who has photographed more than 50 conservation projects over the last six years in New England. Since 1993, Jerry and his wife Marcy have run EcoPhotography, their photography business dedicated to "Promoting Ecological Awareness Through Creative Photography." Jerry and Marcy are currently working on their seventh book, a conservation coffee table volume about the Connecticut River watershed.
Breakout 13: Advanced Metering Techniques
Mar 1, 2008
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Speaker: Tim Cooper
Properly exposing digital images and slides can be tricky. Using Ansel Adams' Zone System Exposure theory as a basis, Tim Cooper will discuss how you can make properly exposed images every time using Modern Exposure theory. Topics covered include camera metering patterns, tonal recognition and placement, and histograms.
Tim Cooper is an accomplished fine art and landscape photographer who teaches full time at Rocky Mountain School of Photography. His photographs have been published in publications such as Outdoor Nature Photographer, Outdoor Photographer and Travel & Leisure. Tim's latest book is entitled Complete Photoshop CS3 for Digital Photographers.
