MASTERCLASSES

11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Mark Cafiero – Will Work for Food: Bartering to Achieve Virtual Wealth!
Why pay for expensive cosmetic dentistry, personal fitness training and fine dining? As a photographer, you can get more value for your time by bartering your services! Photographer Mark Cafiero explains in depth how to find opportunities for trading services, negotiating a deal and reaping the benefits of mutually rewarding non-cash transactions with other businesses. Learn why "virtual wealth" is as good, if not better, than money in the bank!

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2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Carey Schumacher – Go BIG or Go Home? I'll take HOME! Solutions and Strategies for Home-based Photographers
Carey Schumacher has built San Diego Barefoot Memories into a thriving and successful business, all while keeping her main focus on the home and family. Come learn the strategies to improving your self-confidence, efficiency, time management, office structure and cost management. You will leave feeling empowered and encouraged after sharing time and stories with fellow part-time photographers who strive to find the delicate balance between business and family.

Sponsors: Mpix, Jill-e Designs, ShowIt Sites, Zenfolio

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8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Scott & Adina Hayne – Building a Successful Business in Less Than 2 Years
It can be done! Scott and Adina Hayne reveal how they were able to quickly develop a strong client base and consistantly produce rockin' images. Not only will they demonstrate the tools needed to create these amazing images, but also the tools to get your images in front of large numbers of people. Discover how Scott and Adina became Artists of the Year, began booking premium destination weddings and were nationally published just one year after opening their doors. Learn from a team who was in your shoes not long ago and did it their way!

Sponsors: H&H Color Lab, RadioPopper

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11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Sarah Petty – The Joy of Marketing
Marketing doesn’t have to be painful! Spend some time with Sarah Petty, one of the top marketers in the photographic industry, while she details some of her solid marketing and promotional techniques. From pricing strategies to promotional tactics, this fast paced, jam-packed session will give you ideas to take back and implement into your own business. Whether you are new or have
been in the business for years, you will be sure to leave motivated and inspired.

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3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
John Mireles – How to Sell Wedding Photography
It doesn't matter how great your work is if you can't sell it to the client! Learn the step-by-step process for getting wedding clients to book with you. This class isn't about slick sales gimmicks or fast talking. It's about sharing your passion with clients so that they're excited to buy what you're selling. Whether you're just starting out or have been shooting for years, this seminar will make the least favorite part of your job a lot easier and more profitable!

Sponsors: Photographer's Toolkit

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8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Katarina Garner & Lanae Rivers Woods– Work vs. Profitability: Stop the Bleeding
Managing your company for tomorrow and not today is critical when doing business. Katarina and Lanae will explain how understanding your financial statements can deeply impact your photography studio business. They will cover various topics including: discerning when it’s time to hire vs. when it’s time to fire, how to foster existing clients, developing a framework for better products, and how to price your work for profit. Over time, your business will develop into a healthier system of information management.

Sponsors: Boda Bags, Power of Basics

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11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Kenny Kim – Wedding Photosophy
Wedding photography is unique relative to other categories of photography in that it compresses a vast array of emotions and details that penetrate into every facet of the planning and execution of the big day. We, as photographers, are commissioned to capture this pinnacle moment in a couple’s relationship. But, is that really all there is to it? How does networking, marketing, relational skills, etc., all work harmoniously to define your business? This class will dissect the anatomy of wedding photography empowering you to become a better wedding photographer.

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3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Catherine Hall – No-Name to Household-Name —FAST
Facebook, Twitter, podcasts, blogs, editorial features, awards, gallery exhibitions, scholarships, etc. The list goes on! How do you take advantage of the myriad of promotional and marketing opportunities thriving in the 21st century? Join internationally renowned 2008 Young Gun Catherine Hall on an innovative exploration of creating a PR campaign that utilizes both traditional marketing and new age social media networks. Self-promote the *bleep* out of yourself and get where you want to go fast!

Sponsors: Epson, Lowepro

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8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Sal Cincotta – The Business of Photography - Learn to Make Real Money!
Hear how Sal Cincotta took his studio from two weddings and one senior session to over $350k in less than 2 years. The business of photography starts long before the release of the shutter. As artists, business can be a daunting task. We will cover basic and advanced topics, including how to price your work, where to find leads, how to create compelling packages and lastly, advanced selling techniques.

Sponsors: WHCC

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11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Dustin Meyer – Go Where Your Clients Are...
Over the past several years, Dustin Meyer has rapidly increased his client base through the use of social media marketing. Hailed as a guru of Facebook, Twitter and blogging, Dustin will show you how to get your studio brand in front of your potential market. Discover your ideal clients through implementing Dustin's unique marketing strategy and increase your studio profits. Don't miss this rare opportunity to learn some of the best marketing secrets from one of today's fastest growing studios!

Sponsors: Canvas Press, Collages.net, MPactPhoto

3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Greg Phelps – How To Price Your Photography for Top Dollar
One of the biggest mistakes new photographers make when starting their business is pricing their work for failure. If you are going to succeed as a professional photographer, you need to start out on the right path. In this program, Greg Phelps will reveal his step-by-step approach for creating a professional photographer’s price list that will guarantee you are not only charging enough to cover all your expenses, but will also include your salary and a healthy profit.

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11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Bob & Dawn Davis – Staying True to Yourself
Bob will present “The Evolution of Light,” beginning with how he uses small, dedicated strobes to create the light he wants in any environment. He will share the tricks to getting the shots you want simply by mastering your flash and camera settings and will reveal his techniques to help you improve the quality of your images in-camera. Dawn will present “After Capture” - the ins and outs of making your business thrive; better, faster and more efficiently. Dawn will reveal her Photoshop tips for beautiful book design, including all her secrets to designing for the stars.

Sponsors: Graphistudio

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2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Ray Prevost – Pushing Pixels Beyond Liquify
Ray Prevost will explain his tips and tricks for moving and shaping objects and people using Liquify and other Photoshop tools. This workshop aims to give you some relatively quick techniques to solve common retouching problems involving double chins, squinted or closed eyes, back and armpit fat, and more. This goes well beyond just using Liquify, as often the solution to a retouching problem involves more than one tool. Participants will be given the same files that Ray uses so that you can work the problems together.

8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Marilyn Sholin – Painter, Plug-ins, and Embellishing: Be an Artist!
Marilyn will show quick and easy ways to create paintings from your portraits and photographs using Corel Painter and a variety of other applications and techniques. Learn how to use the power of plug-ins, filters and other software to quickly create paintings. After the painting is printed, learn what products to use for embellishing with real media materials like gels, acrylic paints and much more that will turn those paintings into true, three-dimensional, mixed-media works of art. Embellishing the artwork is what takes the digital painting to a new level of intensity.

Sponsors: Miller's, Red River Paper, Wacom, Nik Software

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11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Eddie Tapp – Move IT, Move IT
In this MasterClass, Eddie Tapp reveals some new and classic, off-the-charts tips that you can only do in Adobe Photoshop. Create IT! Learn creative, classic and advanced techniques along with tool and layer features you can use for a more creative and productive workflow. Fix IT! Have problem images? Eddie will show you how to master color and tonal issues after the fact with techniques that are designed to fix extreme problems with ease and accuracy.

Move IT! After this program, you are destined to move to the next level!

8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Sara France – Aperture Intensive
Apple regularly sends Sara France around the world to train photographers at using Aperture, and now it's your turn. In this program, Sara takes you through Aperture from start to finish. She will walk you through the workflow process while giving you tips and tricks along the way. From download, to adjustments, to album design, to export, Sara will show you all the basics and all the things you never knew were possible with this powerful program.

Sponsors: Pictage, Shoot Q, Shoot Dot Edit, Aperture, GO|BEE

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11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Khara Plicanic - The Awesomeness of Adobe InDesign + Design Principle Basics
Are you still designing marketing materials, info packets and wedding albums in Photoshop? Do you send pricing information to clients as... jpegs? Are your contracts built in..... (gulp) Word or TextEdit!? (gasp!) Make your life easier and take your layouts to a whole new level with a crash course on Adobe InDesign and some basic design principles to get you rockin’ ‘n’ rollin.’ Be a superstar and learn to study design the way you study photography. Your studio branding (and your clients) will thank you!

Sponsors: Asukabook, Adobe, Banti Album Proofing

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3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Frank Salas – Innovative Wedding Images
Learn how to shoot for Photoshop and the various techniques needed in your post-production work. Frank Salas will show you how to look for the right locations and lighting when shooting your weddings and engagement photographs. Some of the demonstrations included are the newest tips in Adobe Photoshop CS4, Lightroom 2.0 and the best actions and plug-ins to use to get the best colors, true black-and-whites and texture overlays.

Sponsors: Nik Software, Kubota Imaging Tools, OnOne Software, Fotoworks Lab

8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Deborah Ferro – Artistic Techniques Using Photoshop & Painter
The photographic art studio is a whole new world! In this digital age anyone can own a professional camera, but that does not make them a professional photographer. The competitive playing field may have changed, but the call to creative excellence for the professional photographer has not. This class will offer the latest techniques in digital artistry to help you stand apart from the competition. Deborah will show you how to create, present, and sell photographic portrait art and sell it BIG! Learn how Deborah has created a unique brand that draws the high-end clientle.

Sponsors: Nik Software, Wacom, BWC

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11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Jared Platt – The Ultimate Lightroom Workflow Experience
Come learn how to tap into the power of perception through positive selection.  Jared Platt will show you how to cut your post-production time in half, make it a more rewarding experience and become a better photographer through your post-production workflow in Adobe Lightroom! On top of that, Jared will explain how you can elevate your brand simply by controlling public perception. Bring your laptop and your images and be ready to learn.

Sponsors: GraphiStudio, Livebooks, Blurb, Triple Scoop Music, Pictage

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11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
David Humphrey – High School Seniors: The Secrets to Success and Huge Profits
Do you wonder why some studios seem to be very successful while others seem to struggle? Are you looking for answers to help your senior photography business grow? In this program, David Humphrey will share with you his system for success in high school senior photography. Through his various tips on marketing, graphic design, website maintenance, search engine optimization, photography and Photoshop techniques, David’s program will help you understand what it takes to create striking senior portraits that sell!

Sponsors: Miller's, Denny Mfg., onOne Software

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2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Steve & Shelley Harrington – Shining Some Light on High School Seniors
With the influx of hobbyist photographers, refining your studio skills is an important part of being an effective senior portrait photographer. Join Steve and Shelley Harrington as they demonstrate lighting and flattering posing techniques that their seniors love. A live studio demonstration will be set up to show how these techniques can be applied to any session. They will inspire you to look for the details which will keep you a step ahead of the competition.

Sponsors: Silverlake Photo Accessories, Bay Photo, NoBs Photo Success Forum, SPA

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8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Chris Nelson – The Art of the Pin-up
Remember Alberto Vargas, Ed Runci and Gil Elvgren, all famous 20th century pin-up artists. Their styles were classy, sexy, leggy but most of all, fun.
Chris Nelson will show you how to translate their painting styles into some really cool portraits that will add a whole new group of clients. Learn various lighting and posing methods to create the look of a pin-up as well as the post-production techniques. Promotions, pricing and client relations will also be covered.

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3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Alycia Alvarez – Bella Baby
Specializing in maternity and newborn/children’s photography, approximately 80% of Alycia’s business is devoted to her Bella Baby program. She will explain the details of Bella Baby, including an outline of her favorite ways to light and pose the various ages of a baby’s first year. In addition, she will demonstrate her best tricks for interacting with babies at these various ages. Alycia will also share her studio workflow, marketing strategies and networking tips, which combined, have allowed her business to thrive even during tough economic times.

Sponsors: WHCC

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11:30 a.m. - 1:30 a.m.
Jerry D – Every Woman is a Centerfold
We all have things we dislike about ourselves, but as photographers we have the ability to find the beauty in everyone. Whether it’s through the creative use of camera angles, various lighting techniques, or Photoshop, Jerry will demonstrate tips to making your clients look and feel beautiful. Learn how to increase your sales and make your artistic eye better, simply by following Jerry’s recommendations. Your clients will love the immortality that you have given them. Young or old, thin or heavy. Discover the most flattering poses to make beautiful even better.

Sponsors: Hoodman, Larson, Bibble

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3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Anthony Cava – Shooting for Successful Sales
As a wedding and portrait photographer, Anthony Cava co-owns and operates Photolux Studio, one of Canada’s most successful studios. In this MasterClass program, Anthony will focus on how to run a successful wedding and portrait business through various practices including: how to shoot weddings to achieve maximum sales, selling the wedding to the potential client, and up-selling to the booked ones, client education, and also numerous marketing ideas that all wedding and portrait photographers should utilize. This program is packed with loads of valuable information!

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8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Amy & Srinu Regeti – Boudoir is Back!
Boudoir is back and better than ever. In this course, the Regetis will take you through a boudoir shoot from start to finish, empowering you with the knowledge needed to begin diversifying and expanding your own business to include your own brand of boudoir coverage. The key is keeping overhead low while creating highly profitable returns. Come prepared to learn and leave inspired!

Sponsors: WHCC

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11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Ruzanna Vardanian (RUZZ) – Capture Kids’ Expressions and Sell
Whether you are looking to reinvent, re-energize or are simply just starting out, RUZZ will share her years of experience in selling kids’ expressions. There is an amazing opportunity as a children’s photographer to develop your own style of capturing kids’ expressions that will captivate their parents. RUZZ will give you new ideas to help you make extra money from the kids’ photo shoots besides the actual prints and albums. She will also include some basic painter tips to turn those images into money-making pieces of art with basic brush strokes.

Sponsors: Photo Shoppe, Excel

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3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Tony Hewitt – Child’s Play
Join Tony Hewitt as he explores the world of child and family portrait photography. Discover the art and science of working with children and families of all ages. Create spontaneous images and discover simple ways to encourage natural and priceless expressions. Learn the value of buy-in and skills to create rapport, by speaking their language. Establish clients for life and maximize the hidden opportunities for further business at the portrait session and the sale.

Sell the experience is the key!

Sponsors: The Edge Photo Imaging, Nik Software

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11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Dave & Quin Cheung – For Love, Money & Art ... the DQ Way
For love, money and art. Without the fanfare of a Hollywood film, these three crucial ingredients have contributed enormously to the success of DQ Studios. From humble beginnings, this husband and wife photography team has grown into an internationally awarded and profitable wedding studio. Dave and Quin will explain what it is that motivates them, the passion behind their motivation and the keys to a successful photography business.

Sponsors: Renaissance Albums, Quantum Lighting, QuiKeys

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2:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Silvana Frammartino – The Passionate Photographer - Weddings that Sizzle!
You LOVE shooting weddings, right? It’s time to kick it up a few notches and produce extraordinary wedding imagery. Feeling your images at the time of creation is vital, along with gaining full trust from your clients to shoot what you want. Silvana will take you from initial booking to “polishing” your images and everything in between. You will walk away with a wealth of information and more importantly a renewed sense of passion that will take you to a new level in your career!

Sponsors: Vision Art Books, GTA Photo Lab

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8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
David Beckstead – Enhancing Your Perceptional Abilities at Wedding Shoots
With all the activities of a wedding day, it is so easy to get caught up in the same old routine: repeating safe shot after safe shot after safe shot because you have not yet developed confidence to branch out and try new imagery. David Beckstead has discovered a handful of practices that allow him to really “see” at weddings. These various techniques, mindsets and awareness levels will all be discussed so that you can take them with you on your next shoot and create some awesome compositions.

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11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Anthony Vazquez – Crazy, Sexy, Cool
Spend a few hours with one of the industry’s most sought after, up-and-coming photographers. Anthony Vazquez will show you how he creates his hybrid fashion style images for discerning clientele. Anthony’s contagious, high-energy approach to wedding photography is a must-see. He focuses on his relationship with his clients, especially the bride because after all, “Its all about her,” he says. This promises to be two hours filled with crazy antics, sexy brides and some really cool vibes.

Sponsors: GraphiStudio

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3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Dennis Orchard – Contemporary Reportage Wedding Photography - A European Approach
Wedding photography is changing fast and clients no longer want that ‘strictly ballroom’ look. Dennis has evolved his own unique style to satisfy this desire. In this program he will guide you through some of the techniques and the philosophy behind his “Contemporary Reportage” style. With wedding AVs from UK and Europe and a liberal dose of British humor, this is a perfect class to renew your love of wedding photography.

Sponsors: Queensberry

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8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Garrett Nudd—Getting Published… It’s Easier Than You Think
As a former magazine editor, Garrett Nudd knows what it’s like to be on the other side of the desk, starting each month with a clean slate and only a handful of ideas. Over the past year Garrett has spent countless hours interviewing the editors of 10 of the top wedding and bridal magazines in the country, as well as the editors of some of the top wedding blogs. Join Garrett as he shares practical tips for submitting your work and getting it published so that it will be seen by brides. Leverage magazines and blogs to attract the attention of top wedding coordinators and other potential vendor partners. Learn how to photograph for publications and discover how to package your submissions so they get noticed and stand out above everyone else. Embrace the tangible benefits of having a formalized print strategy. Editors want your submissions—what are you waiting for?

Sponsors: GraphiStudio, Burrell Colour Imaging, liveBooks, ShootQ

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11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Storey Wilkins – Powerful Wedding Day Storytelling
Telling a joyful, natural, elegant wedding story is not a lost art! Learn how to finesse your poses and prompts so that your clients look relaxed, interested and happy. See how to take better candid photographs, show better details and capture more moments. Storey Wilkins will review the six key principles of timeless album design, and help you to understand the importance of the “best fit” for your clients and you. A joyful wedding story never goes out of style.

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3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Kevin Jairaj – New Techniques for Creating Dramatic Wedding & Portrait Images
In this action-packed session, Kevin Jairaj will show you how he creates those amazingly creative and dramatic wedding photos for his clients. He will take the class on a model shoot to show how he uses off-camera flash, strobes, and video lights to achieve magazine quality results. He will then post-process the images in Photoshop for everyone to see the final results! If you want to take your work to the next level, this class is for you!

Sponsors: WHCC

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8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Jose Villa - Fine Art Film Weddings
In this two-hour Masterclass, Jose Villa will share with you how his continued use of film has helped push him to the top in today’s very competitive digital wedding world. He will also share his unique insights on how to get your work published in some of today’s top wedding magazines, while not spending a dime on advertising. Don’t miss out on experiencing this unique program and one of the most sought-after speakers at WPPI every year.

Sponsors: FujiFilm, Richard Photo Lab, Cypress Albums

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11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Nick Ghionis – Lighting and Selling the Wedding Storybook
Nick Ghionis will reveal how he keeps fresh and inspired as he personally shoots over 80 weddings a year. You will witness the wedding day through his eyes from the groom's coverage to the end of the reception and understand that the journey is just as important as the destination. He will also reveal some of his favorite marketing strategies that will guarantee you more work in this current economic climate and cost you nothing. Learn about lighting and storytelling from one of Australia's most sought after photographers.

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3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Nichole Van Valkenburgh – Tulip Tutus and Duaflex Dancing: Enhancing Your Creativity
In a few years, any amateur will be able to create a technically decent photo, relying on the camera’s computer to balance light and adjust metering. However, no computer will ever be able to replicate the human eye, that personal sense of creativity and style unique to each person. This presentation will focus on how to enhance your creativity using concepts, posing and composition. You will learn tangible, useful processes that can be used to get creative results from almost all shooting situations.

Sponsors: Flourish Emporioum, Pixel 2 Canvas

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11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Pierre & Anna Stephenson – Foundations for Posing
Understanding the human form is an essential skill for photographers. The best photojournalists know how to use this without ever having to interact with their subject. Pierre and Anna will share their techniques for hiding weight, toning and melding the pose with lighting to complete your vision. From head to toe this class will give you a solid foundation from which to work including: handling groups, perspective, spacing and much more. You will leave with skills that will immediately improve your photography.

Sponsors: eMotion Media, Pacific Studio Supply, 5th Avenue Studio, ACI

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2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Neil Van Niekerk – Flash On The Run
A wedding day can be a rushed, fast-moving event with some of the worst lighting conditions imaginable. But that doesn't mean you can't have great light that approaches studio-quality lighting from just an on-camera speedlight. Neil Van Niekerk will explain the techniques and equipment required to create beautiful images while working fast. And, there’s no need to rush out and buy a lot of new gear. You can produce exceptional results with the equipment you already have—your on-camera speedlight.

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8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Robert Lino – Posing a Step Beyond
What is the philosophy behind Robert Lino’s work? The small details always make a big difference! His style—natural, elegant and full of feeling. His secret— understanding the rules of classical portraiture and the psychology of body language. His scheme—the ability to teach these concepts in simple terms. Learn his unique posing techniques, based on proper posture, to create images that are contemporary and flattering to the client.

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11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Winifred Whitfield – Seeing the Soul, Classic Lighting and Portraiture
Photo artist Winifred Whitfield sees the “goddess” in every woman. She creates painterly, idealized, wall portraits of women as they would like to be seen. Viewers of her work are always struck by the serene expression, the elegant, figure-flattering posing and the beautiful lighting of her portrait subjects. Winifred will demonstrate her portrait lighting and posing techniques. She will also discuss strategies for building trust and building product value, which she believes is what has allowed her business to thrive.

Sponsors: Nichols Photo Lab, Adorama

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3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Michael Greenberg – 3D Lighting and Beyond
Michael Greenberg will discuss how he creates studio-quality light with just one on-camera flash in any condition, at any time throughout the wedding day. This seminar will include hands-on techniques, real-life demonstrations and explanations of the techinical aspects of Michael’s methods. If you are fed up with the look and feel of direct flash, this program is for you. You can get the effect of 3D lighting for portraits, groups and weddings, with the same equipment you have right now (no softboxes, no stands, no assistants, no heavy equipment)-just one on-camera flash!

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11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Ben Chen – Guerrilla Lighting for Professional Photographers
In a fast-paced photojournalistic wedding environment, off-camera lighting may not be possible; however when it comes to formals, bridal portraits and the wedding reception, off-camera, soft-directional mobile lighting is a must. After years of experimenting with all types of lighting gear, Ben Chen has discovered a group of products that meet his requirements of being extremely portable, lightweight, powerful and effective. Whether shooting alone or with an assistant, Ben is able to create effective, extremely portable professional lighting on the go.

Sponsors: Westcott, Bay Photo Lab, Pictobooks, Vision Art Books, MAC Group

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3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Nick Adams – GET LIT: Big Light with Small Flashes
Working on location with available light can often be a creative challenge. This program will show you how you can take control of the light and unlock your artistic vision. With a few, small, wireless camera flashes you can turn bad light or less than appealing light into stunning, dramatic, awe-inspiring light. No lighting experience? Don't worry, Nick Adams will share with you the lighting secrets that have defined his cutting-edge style and will add new dimensions to yours.

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8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Claude Jodoin – Mastering Wedding Light
Using hands-on techniques with a model bride and groom, Claude will show you how to control available light, and work with the latest infrared and radio-control devices in combination with flash for superior results. Using the latest tools, techniques and technologies from sunlight to moonlight, indoors or outdoors, Claude will teach you to quickly create images, anytime, or anywhere, that will delight your clients. Claude’s classes and workshops are always a hit, so book early if you want all the answers to your lighting problems!

Sponsors: Westcott, Paul C. Buff, Radio Poppers

11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Brian & Judith Shindle – Lighting and Posing Rx
Using live models, these high-end "verite" wedding imagemakers and portrait/lifestyle artists will offer hands-on demos for lighting and posing in any situation. Improvisational techniques and equipment for individuals, couples and groups with a dose of marketing, creating new business and the power of "premieres" will allow a rare glimpse into the work of this remarkable team of two, who excel in their prescription for life as they "kick it up a notch!"

3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Frank Dispensa – Advanced Studio Lighting/Classical Posing Bride and Groom
Frank Dispensa, master of lighting and posing, is back again to pass on his considerable expertise. During this two-hour, intensive MasterClass Frank will cover a wide range of lighting tools and techniques including lighting ratios, metering studio lights, hard vs. soft light quality, fill light, main light, feathering lights, lighting patterns, main and form-fill, and also background light metering-low and high key. Frank will also discuss the tricks to posing both male and female, including head tilt and position, camera tilt and lens focal length, just to name a few!

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11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Peter Eastway – The Art of Landscape Photography
Peter Eastway won first, second and third place in the landscape category at the 2009 WPPI 16x20 Print competition. His landscape photography is known around the world and he recently wrote a book for Lonely Planet about landscape photography. So how does he do it? Where do his ideas come from? How does he post-process his work? Join this two-hour landscape masterclass to find out!

Sponsors: Better Photography Magazine, The Edge Photo Imaging

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8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Natalie Fobes – Landscapes and Portraits: A Stunning Combination
Join Natalie Fobes as she shares her tips for shooting landscapes and people, all learned while working for National Geographic and various other magazines. She will discuss how to see natural and urban scenes, how to utilize or enhance the light and how she uses the environment to create stunning and unique portraits for her wedding and portrait clients. Natalie is one of Seattle’s most sought-after portrait and wedding photographers, has three coffee-table books published of her work and her fine art prints are in corporate, public and private collections around the world.

3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Chris Lalonde – The Great Image - Creating High Quality Images & Prints
Learn how to take a great image and turn it into a high-quality art print.
Christian will teach you high-end RAW image conversion using Adobe Camera Raw or Lightroom. Find out his image retouching tricks in Photoshop and see how he gets his file onto fine art paper. This class is perfect for the photographer looking to create their own high quality print ready files and make the leap to in-house printing.

Sponsors: MOAB by Legion Papers, Liteshapers

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3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Cliff Mautner – Small Flash, Huge Results!
Cliff will take you through various stages of the wedding day and share simple techniques to create texture, dimension and mood with just one flash. Cliff shares a slew of techniques that you can use right away. You'll learn how to create stunning images with one small light source. Whether it's on camera, or preferably off camera, Cliff will demonstrate the right application for each situation in his simple, straightforward style.

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8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Deanne Fitzmaurice – Real Photojournalism and Multimedia
The digital revolution has arrived and photographers are embracing new ways of storytelling with DSLRs that can record audio and shoot HD Video. This is a different world in terms of how we communicate and there is demand for photographers who can do multimedia. Deanne will show her Pulitzer Prize-winning photo story and stress the importance of strong storytelling whether you are shooting a magazine assignment or a wedding. Deanne's clients include Time, Sports Illustrated, MSNBC, Target and Microsoft. Her style is all about making a connection with your subject, building trust and capturing real and authentic moments.

Sponsors: Think Tank Photo