Saturday, February 20, 9:00am - 5:00pm
Full-Day Workshop (Lunch on your own)
Description
Just as a carpenter decides which tools are necessary to build a house, a photographer needs to know which tools in Photoshop will accomplish the intended result. Photographers have different needs than graphic artists or web designers do. This special, all-day session will approach Photoshop from a photographer's perspective, not that of a designer or computer geek.
Photoshop is one of the most complex and powerful image editing programs available. Learning how to harness the power of Photoshop in the areas that are essential for the photographer is a challenge. Lewis Kemper will take you beyond the basics and into the deep. He will discuss topics in photo terms and make this as painless as possible!
The workshop isn't for beginners. You need to know the basics - where the menus are, where your tools are, how to create layers and adjustment layers. If you feel you are comfortable with 15% to 25% of what Photoshop has to offer, then this workshop will expand your knowledge into the remaining portions that are useful to photographers, educators, lab technicians and artists. Lewis will introduce concepts that will make Photoshop less daunting and more intuitive.
Lewis will teach you how to use Bridge and Camera Raw. He will show you how to unleash the power of curves and HDR imaging. Learn how to use the history palette for more than "undos." Learn sophisticated sharpening techniques, advanced spotting techniques, and the power of adjustment layers. Learn how to selectively apply filters, color corrections and contrast controls - all without making time-consuming selections. He will cover layer masks, channel masks and techniques to control depth of field and how to get the greatest dynamic range from your images. Production features such as keyboard shortcuts, creating actions for repetitive tasks, and determining a workflow for each individual's needs will also be addressed.
Who Should Attend
The workshop is for those who want to delve deeper into the specific tools of Photoshop that will help produce better images.
Fee
$195 for NANPA members; $245 for non-members
Lewis Kemper has been photographing the natural beauty of North America and its parklands for more than 30 years. His work has been published in magazines, books and calendars worldwide. He received a BA in Fine Art Photography from George Washington University in 1976 and then moved to Yosemite National Park, where he lived for 11 years. From 1978 until 1980, he worked at the Ansel Adams Gallery.
Working at the gallery gave him the opportunity to meet, observe and learn from some of the greatest photographers of our time. His images are in many private collections as well as in the permanent collections of the Baltimore Museum of Art and Kaiser Permanente. He teaches photography for many organizations and he produces the acclaimed Photoshop training DVD, The Photographer's Toolbox for Photoshop®. Lewis is a member of Canon's Explorers of Light program. Visit his website at www.LewisKemper.com.
Writing Naturally
February 20, 2010
9:00 AM
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12:00 PM
Speaker: David FitzSimmons
Saturday, February 20, 9:00am - 12:00pm
Half-Day Workshop
Description
Do you have beautiful photos and outstanding ideas for magazine articles - but you feel rusty when writing is involved? Get your ideas and images into print by following good writing practices. David FitzSimmons will explain simple strategies for writing effectively, including:
organizing and drafting magazine stories
assembling pitch packages
creating convincing cover letters
using email etiquette
and promoting your success with press releases
The workshop will include time for guided writing and hands-on revision. David will also discuss ways you can professionally package your photography to accompany your texts. Leaf through sample writing books and return home with pages of model texts and web resources.
Who Should Attend
Photographers wishing to improve their chances of publishing by honing their writing practices and improving their business communication skills.
Fee
$105 for NANPA members; $155 for non-members
David FitzSimmons is a free-lance writer and photographer as well as a college English instructor. He writes and photographs for various magazines, including Popular Photography & Imaging and Shutterbug. He is currently at work on Animals of Ohio's Ponds and Vernal Pools, Waterfalls of Ohio, and three children's picture books.
One of 6 Sigma Pro photographers in North America, David publishes calendars with BrownTrout and Barnes and Noble, and presents programs and workshops across the country, including recent visits to the Roger Tory Peterson Institute of Natural History and the National Center of Nature Photography. A former high school English teacher, David is an assistant professor of English at Ashland University in Ohio. He holds a Ph.D. in English from Ohio State University. You can see David's work at www.FitzSimmonsPhotography.com or www.SigmaPhoto.com.
Getting More from Your Adventure Photography
February 20, 2010
9:00 AM
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12:00 PM
Speaker: Michael DeYoung
Saturday, February 20, 9:00am - 12:00pm
Half-Day Workshop
Description
Photographing people interacting with the natural world involves more than you may think. Many facets are important in photographing captivating images of athletes and wilderness travelers in their element. In this workshop, Michael DeYoung introduces the exciting world of adventure sports and travel photography. This type of photography can be a worthwhile expansion for nature photographers, especially those who like to travel off the beaten path. It can often be done at the same time as photographing nature.
Learning to photograph people in the outdoors requires mastering new skills and expanding your creative vision. Many of these skills can improve your landscape and wildlife photography as well. How do you select whom to photograph? How do you encourage, pose and art-direct your models? How do you style them? How do you capture raw power, authentic emotion, peak action or moments of pure inspiration?
Michael will show examples of lighting, composition, posing and action techniques. Several assignment and stock production shoots will be highlighted, with narrative about how the shots were made and other production considerations. Join Michael as he shows you what is needed for dramatic, exciting adventure sports and travel images. See examples of his work at www.michaeldeyoungphotography.com and at www.mdphoto.com
Who Should Attend
Photographers of all levels of experience interested in adding the human element into their outdoor adventure and travel photography.
Fee
$105 for NANPA members; $155 for non-members.
Michael DeYoung is an Alaskan landscape, wildlife, adventure sports and travel photographer. He is one of the largest contributors to Alaska Stock, a prominent Anchorage agency. His images are widely published across a broad spectrum of magazines, calendars, cards, catalogs, brochures and advertisements. He has photographed for two fly-fishing books. Michael has completed assignments for the state of Alaska and other tourism clients in addition to corporate clients in the outdoor gear and apparel industry. He spent eight years as a photojournalist for the Alaska Air National Guard, and he has given lectures and workshops on shooting in the Alaska environment.
Essential Elements of Nature Photography
February 20, 2010
2:00 PM
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5:00 PM
Speaker: Brenda Tharp & Jed Manwaring
Saturday, February 20, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Half-Day Workshop
This workshop is geared to help photographers make outstanding, expressive nature images. Brenda will discuss and illustrate a wide range of techniques for expressing a sense of place and capturing the wonderful moments of nature. The workshop will cover topics such as using light effectively, seeing nature's design, advanced concepts of composition, expressing motion and creating visual depth.
Brenda will also show you how to visualize your photographs, provide tips for making dynamic close-ups, and offer advice on researching locations and how to be prepared for the moment. In addition, she will be discussing accessories and gear for nature photographers - diffusers, reflectors, flash, wireless triggers, clamps, right angle finders and other equipment. Her "what's in the bag" discussion should be particularly beneficial.
Who Should Attend
Beginning and intermediate photographers who want to deepen their understanding of shooting techniques and the use of proper accessories to get the images they visualize.
Fee
$105 for NANPA members; $155 for non-members.
Jed Manwaring specializes in travel and outdoor photography. His photographs have appeared in a variety of magazines including Alaska Airlines, American Forests, International Wildlife Conservation, Navigator, Outdoor Photographer, Outside, PC Photo, Sierra, Sunset, Via and Wilderness Society magazines. His images have also been used in books, calendars and cards, most recently in Golden Gate National Parks: A Photographic Journey and Guardians of the Gate.
He has worked in a variety of challenging situations, including running the Colorado River in a dory, sea kayaking in Costa Rica, llama trekking, and exploring in Alaska, Italy, Mexico, and throughout the west. He teaches photography classes at the College of Marin and leads photo workshops and tours throughout the world. You can visit Jed's website at, www.jedmanwaring.com
Brenda Tharp has been a professional outdoor and travel photographer, writer and educator for more than 20 years. Her photographs are used widely in books, brochures, calendars and magazines around the world. She wrote Creative Nature and Outdoor Photography, with a revision due out in March 2010. Brenda lectures extensively and teaches at the Maine, Santa Fe and Toscana Photography Workshops.
The Nature Photography Website You Need
February 21, 2010
9:00 AM
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12:00 PM
Speaker: Jason Hahn
Sunday, February 21, 9:00am - 12:00pm
Half-Day Workshop
Description
Building a successful website for your photography requires more than just technical knowledge of complex website coding. It requires planning, foresight and a thorough understanding of the elements of design. As with photography, learning just the technical side of the craft and ignoring the art does not produce the best results. Your website is the face of your business. With effective planning and design, you can make it truly complement your work while at the same time make it easy to use and attractive to your audience.
Jason Hahn will explore the steps for planning and designing a website tailored to your photography portfolio and targeted visitors. He will go through design process, how to identify your audience, develop your brand, and decide what technology options will fulfill the goals you have for your website. Jason will also discuss what search engine optimization (SEO) means for a website, the myths and the realities of SEO, and how this should be taken into consideration throughout the design process.
Whether you want to code the website yourself or outsource that task, this workshop will help you identify just what you need in a website, and the best ways to approach and complete this very important part of your photography business.
Who Should Attend
All photographers who want their websites to show their work properly, and have them be easy to navigate and attractive to potential clients.
Fee $105 for NANPA members; $155 for non-members
Jason Hahn is a professional nature photographer who specializes in capturing unique photographs of the creatures and scenery in Florida. He has also been involved in web design for more than a decade, with an extensive list of photographer clients. A Florida Master Naturalist, he has been widely published in books and magazines nationwide, including Florida Wildlife and Outdoor Photographer.
Jason is the co-owner of Outdoor Photo Workshops and the owner of GalleryCraft Web Design, a company specializing in creating websites for artists and photographers that are attractive, affordable and easy to maintain. GalleryCraft uses the latest technologies to build sites that are successful in today's markets.
Marketing Your Work in an Ever - Changing Digital World
February 21, 2010
9:00 AM
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12:00 PM
Speaker: Darrell Gulin
Sunday, February 21, 9:00am - 12:00pm
Half-Day Workshop
Description
Last February at the NANPA Summit in Albuquerque, Darrell Gulin presented "Marketing Your Work in an Ever–Changing Photographic World." With digital advances and a stressed economy, much has happened in the photo marketing world since then, and he returns this year to offer Part II. This workshop will include numerous additions to last year's program.
Darrell will discuss marketing for paper products, editorial, stock, print, fine art and more. He will present new images and new content. If you missed Darrell's workshop last year, here's your chance to see and hear his marketing advice. If you attended last year's program, come again to receive his updates and gain new insights.
Who Should Attend
All photographers are invited, from the amateur to the pro, who are either beginning to think about marketing or want the latest tips on marketing in the current economic climate.
Fee $105 for NANPA members; $155 for non-members
Darrell Gulin's speaker appearance is sponsored by Canon USA.
A photographer for more than 25 years, Darrell Gulin has spent the past 17 as a full-time pro, marketing his work through editorial markets and stock agencies and conducting dozens of workshops and seminars. His images have been published in nearly every major nature calendar and periodical, including Audubon, Birder's World, Browntrout, Inner Reflections, National Geographic, National Wildlife, Nature's Best Photography, Outdoor Photographer and the Sierra Club. Darrell has been featured on many Canon Photo Safari television episodes. He is a past president of NANPA.
