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Welcome All Photo Enthusiasts
New England’s Top Photography Conference
74th NECCC Conference - July 12, 13, 14 2019 - Amherst, MA
Learn It
90 Teaching Programs, 27 Workshops, Vendor Trade Show
Shoot It
45 Hands-On, 13 Photo Walks, Raptors, Insects, Models ...
Edit It
25 Photoshop, Lightroom, Topaz, Nik ... classes
PRE-CONFERENCE IMAGE CRITIQUE
Pre-Conference Critique with NECCC experts William Barnett, Sarah Musumeci or Jake Mosser
One of the special opportunities is a 1-on-1 evaluation of your photos by an experienced, accomplished photographer
I learned a great deal, and will happily do the review again. -- Alice
Our time together was warm and friendly from the very beginning. She affirmed many of the strengths of my work, but also made constructive criticisms, such as keeping things simple and keeping all aspects of a still life in character. -- Charles
A MORNING WITH THE BUTTERFLIES AND FLOWERS
Pre-Conference Workshop by Anne Belmont
Spend a fun morning photographing butterflies and flowers at Magic Wings Butterfly Conservatory & Gardens.
PUT THEM IN A BEAUTIFUL LIGHT – PORTRAIT LIGHTING WORKSHOP
Pre-Conference Workshop by Suzette Allen & Jon Yoshinaga
Learn the vital skills of seeing and creating beautiful light for people and faces.
CONFERENCE IMAGE REVIEW
Conference Review with Speakers
Your opportunity for a 1-on-1 evaluation with an amazing conference speaker to help you grow as a photographer.
Have 15 of your photos reviewed by one of North America’s top photographers like Kristi Odom, Adam Jones, Anne Belmont, Jim Montanus, Jerry Keefer, Lori, Keefer, Chris Murray, Mark Hilliard, Kurt Budliger, Sean Bagshaw, Jamie Konarski Davidson, David Akoubian, Karen Hutton or Lewis Kemper.
HOW TO PHOTOGRAPH INSECTS
Pre-Conference Workshop by Kathy Macpherson Baca
Well Hello There!
Hercules here!
I would love to model for you on Friday at my photographer friends’ workshop! I promise that all my invertebrate friends and I will make this workshop a super and fun experience! Many of us traveled from overseas just to model for you! You will leave knowing exactly how to create great images and have a super time learning!
And don’t miss this workshop! We are gorgeous to see, and wow, do we know how to walk a runway!
See you there!
Herc
Hercules here!
I would love to model for you on Friday at my photographer friends’ workshop! I promise that all my invertebrate friends and I will make this workshop a super and fun experience! Many of us traveled from overseas just to model for you! You will leave knowing exactly how to create great images and have a super time learning!
And don’t miss this workshop! We are gorgeous to see, and wow, do we know how to walk a runway!
See you there!
Herc
PHOTOGRAPH BIRDS OF PREY AND RAPTORS
Pre-Conference Workshop by David Akoubian
All new birds this year from Wingmasters!
David will assist you and give you advice on lenses, light, composition, exposure and depth of field.
David will assist you and give you advice on lenses, light, composition, exposure and depth of field.
CHARACTER MODELS
Pre-Conference Workshop by Marc Farb
Learn about Lighting, Posing and Lens selection while photograph character models.
POSING & LIGHTING FAMILY PORTRAITS
Pre-Conference Workshop by Ed Pedi
Lear: How to prepare for a family portrait session. How to pose & light groups quickly and easily. Ed's simple approach to having a game plan.
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April 5 Registration Update
- 6 of the 14 Pre-Conference Workshops (extra fee) are over 50% full (2 are full)
- 9 of the 16 Conference Workshops (extra fee) are over 50% full (7 are full. 1 workshop added)
- 9 of the 13 Sunday morning Photo Walks (free) are over 50% full (6 are full)
- When these fill up, there is still unlimited attendance at over 90 other sessions and dozens more hands-on activities.
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| Night Photo Shoot – Light Painting – Saturday | Sessions, Workshop | When Sat 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm inside, 9:45 pm – 11:45 pm outsideWhere TBD Bring Camera, sturdy tripod and remote shutter release Type Conference Workshop – CW16 Skill Intermediate Speaker Jürgen Lobert and Elizabeth (Lisa) Ryan. … | Elizabeth (Lisa) Ryan, Hands-on, Jürgen Lobert, NESOP, Skill:Intermediate |
| Vendor Trade Show | Activities, Camera & Lens Loaning, Sponsors | When Fri 12:00 pm – 9:00 pm – Hunt’s will open at 10:00 amSat 8:00 am – 5:00 pm, Sun 8:00 am – 11:00 pm Where Vendor Tables in the Lower Level … | Fujifilm, Nikon, Olympus, Panasonic Lumix, Sigma, Sony, Tamron |
| Miller’s Professional Imaging & Mpix | Sponsors | Visit Miller’s Professional Imaging – Handcrafted products for professional photographers. Miller’s Professional Imaging is the largest professional lab organization in the United States. We provide professional prints and press products … | Millers-Mpix |
| Conference Videos | Sessions, Speakers | A collection of videos about the NECCC Photography Conference 2019 David Akoubian – 2019 Speaker Sean Bagshaw – 2019 Speaker Jamie Konarski Davidson – 2019 Speaker Join me in Amherst, … | |
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| How to Use The Skill Ratings | Event, Uncategorized | There are programs, events and workshops for all skill levels. Beginning photographers are very welcome at the conference, as are experienced and professional photographers. You do not need to be … | |
| NECCC Awards and Recognition | Activities | When Sat 7:30 pm. Doors open at 7:00 pm. Where Fine Arts Center Speaker Daniel Charbonnet, HonPSA,EPSA, MNEC Presiding Update on NECCC. Awards, Scholarships … | Awards |
| Come Learn Your Menu – Sony | Sessions, Workshop | When Sat 4:00 pm Where TBD Bring Sony Camera Type Workshop Skill All Speaker TBD TBD Sony Events | Hands-on, Skill:All, Sony |
| Come Learn Your Menu – Panasonic Lumix | Sessions, Workshop | When Sat 2:15 pm Where TBD Bring Panasonic Lumix Camera Type Workshop Skill All Speaker TBD TBD Panasonic Lumix Events | Hands-on, Panasonic Lumix, Skill:All |
| Come Learn Your Menu – Fujifilm | Sessions, Workshop | When Sat 4:00 pm Where TBD Bring Fujifilm Camera Type Workshop Skill All Speaker TBD TBD Fujifilm Events | Fujifilm, Hands-on, Skill:All |
| Come Learn Your Menu – Nikon | Sessions, Workshop | When Sat 2:15 pm Where TBD Bring Nikon Camera Type Workshop Skill All Speaker TBD TBD Nikon Events | Hands-on, Nikon, Skill:All |
| Come Learn Your Menu – Olympus | Sessions, Workshop | When Sat 4:00 pm Where TBD Bring Olympus Camera Type Workshop Skill All Speaker TBD TBD Olympus Events | Hands-on, Olympus, Skill:All |
| Come Learn Your Menu – Canon | Sessions, Workshop | When Sat 2:15 pm Where TBD Bring Canon Camera Type Workshop Skill All Speaker TBD TBD Canon Events | Canon, Hands-on, Skill:All |
| Creative Flower Photography – Part 2 | Creativity, Sessions | When TBD Where TBD Bring – Type Session Skill Beginner, Intermediate Speaker Padma Inguva Padma will share information about some of her techniques in creating stunning flower portraits. Some of these techniques include selective focus, back … | Padma Inguva, Skill:Beginner, Skill:Intermediate |
| Contact NECCC Photo Conference | Event | Use this form to reach out and touch the NECCC Photo Conference team. Send us your questions, comments and concerns. | |
| Maps | Event | The Lincoln Campus Center is the focal point of the conference. The Registration Desk and Hospitality Table are located on the main level. The University Bookstore, Blue Wall Café and several … | |
| Who should attend the NECCC Photo conference? | Event | There are programs, events and workshops for all skill levels. Beginning photographers are very welcome at the conference, as are experienced and professional photographers. You do not need to be … | |
| Westcott | Sponsors | Visit Westcott – Lighting Equipment TBD Westcott Events | Westcott |
| Tamron | Sponsors | Visit Tamron – Powerful Performance That Exceeds Your Imagination TBD Tamron Events | Tamron |
| Sony | Sponsors | Visit Sony – #CaptureTheMoment TBD Sony Events | Sony |
| Sigma | Sponsors | Visit Sigma – Make Your Masterpiece TBD Sigma Events | Sigma |
| Register | Event | Click Here To Register Online Important notes All photo enthusiasts are welcome! You do not need to be a member of a Camera Club, Professional Photographers of America or Meetup group … | Dining, Dorms, Housing, Registration |
| Precision Camera | Sponsors | Visit Precision Camera – We Know Your Camera Precision Camera is pleased to offer a free Camera Testing Clinic on your digital and film-based photographic equipment. Precision Camera’s Professional Services … | Precision Camera |
| Panasonic Lumix | Sponsors | Visit Panasonic Lumix – Full Frame Without Compromise TBD Panasonic Lumix Events | Panasonic Lumix |
| Olympus | Sponsors | Visit Olympus – Smaller, Faster, Sharper TBD Olympus Events | Olympus |
| Nikon | Sponsors | Visit Nikon – Bring Your Creative Vision to Life | Nikon |
| New England School of Photography | Sponsors | Visit NESOP – It’s Better Behind the Camera TBD New England School of Photography Events | NESOP |
| Lensbaby | Sponsors | Visit Lensbaby – Be bold. Fuel your passion. TBD Lensbaby Events | Lensbaby |
| Hunt’s Photo & Video | Sponsors | Visit Hunt’s Photo & Video TBD Hunt’s Photo & Video Events | Hunt's Photo & Video |
| Fujifilm | Sponsors | Visit Fujifilm – Value from Innovation TBD Fujifilm Events | Fujifilm |
| Delkin Devices | Sponsors | Visit Delkin Devices – Superior Memory Trusted by Career Photographers Delkin Devices, a leading manufacturer of flash storage devices and accessories, is a privately held company founded in 1986, with … | Delkin |
| Datacolor | Sponsors | Visit Datacolor – Show Your True Colors TBD Datacolor Events | Datacolor |
| All Conference Sessions & Activities | Event, Uncategorized | Click on links in Title, Categories & Tags columns | |
| Cognisys | Sponsors | Visit Cognisys – Capture the Hidden World TBD Cognisys Events | Cognisys |
| Canon | Sponsors | Visit Canon USA TBD Canon Events | Canon |
| Adirondack Photography Institute | Sponsors | Visit ADKPI – Adirondack Photography Institute Nature is a testament to endless possibility. We have an ancient, vital need to express our ideas about our relationship with nature. Photography gives us … | ADKPI |
| Character Models Competition | Event | When July 12 to TBD Upload URL TBD What Your processed model photos Type Competition Skill All Speaker If you have a problem with your submission for the competition or questions regarding the competition, … | Character Models, Competition, Skill:All |
| Female Models Photo Op | Activities, Photo Ops | When Sat 9:00 am – 12:00 pm, Sat 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm, Sun 9:00 am – 11:30 am. Stop by anytime. Where Indoor – Campus Center Lower Level, rooms 175 and … | Female Models, Hands-on, Skill:All |
| Raptors Photo Op | Activities, Photo Ops | When Fri 1:00 pm – 3:00 pmWhere TBDBring Camera. Tamron will be loaning lens at event.Type Photo Op Skill All Speaker David Akoubian. Sponsored by Tamron. Birds sponsored by Julie and Jim of Wingmasters. David is … | Hands-on, Onsite Loaning, Skill:All, Tamron |
| Still Life, Smoke, Glass … Photo Ops | Activities, Photo Ops | When Fri afternoon, Sat & Sun morning – times TBD Where Campus Center Lower Level Bring Camera Type Photo Op Skill All Speaker Chris Germain, MNEC and Barbara Rozavsky, HonNEC Photograph a changing variety of subjects. … | Hands-on, Skill:All |
| Character Models Photo Op | Activities, Photo Ops | When Fri 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm, Sat 8:30 am – 12:00 pm. Stop by anytime. Where TBD Bring Camera Type Photo Op Skill All Speaker Models sponsored by Sigma. Lights sponsored by Westcott. Indoor – … | Character Models, Hands-on, Marc Farb, Sigma, Skill:All, Westcott |
| Digital Competition | Activities | When Submit: Online before Jul 7, at conference Fri 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm Judging: Sat 1:30 pm Report Cards Pickup: Sun 8:00 am – 10:00 am Award Medals Pickup: Sun 11:30 … | Chris Murray, Competition, Daniel Charbonnet, Lori Keefer |
| Competition Awards Ceremony | Activities | When Sun 11:30 am Where TBD Bring – Type Competition Winning entries in the Print Competition and the Digital Competition will be shown at the NECCC Conference and Inter-Club Competition Awards Ceremony on Sunday … | Awards, Competition |
| Kathy Macpherson Baca | Speakers | Kathy Macpherson Baca New York Learn More Kathy is a photographer, judge, and instructor and an animal wrangler for photo shoots, film, TV and prints. Photography is a family affair … | Kathy Macpherson Baca |
| Learn Macro Photography – How to Photograph Insects | Pre-Conference, Sessions, Workshop | When Fri 8:30 am – 11:30 am Where TBD Bring Camera. Sigma will have lenses to try out. Tripod is a good idea. Type Pre-Conference Workshop – #13 Skill All Speaker Kathy Macpherson Baca. Lens and insects sponsored … | Hands-on, Kathy Macpherson Baca, Onsite Loaning, Sigma, Skill:All |
| Maximum Depth of Field – Using Focus Stacking and Bracketing | Pre-Conference, Sessions, Workshop | When Fri 8:30 am – 11:30 am Where TBD Bring SD card and tripodType Pre-Conference Workshop – #7 Skill All Speaker Peter Baumgarten. Sponsored by Olympus.Cost $70, after Jun 21 $90 Anyone who has worked with a macro lens … | Hands-on, Olympus, Peter Baumgarten, Skill:All |
| A Morning with the Butterflies and Flowers | Pre-Conference, Sessions, Workshop | When Fri 6:45 am – 9:00 am, optional informal review and breakfast afterwards.Where Magic Wings Butterfly Conservatory & Gardens, 281 Greenfield Rd, South Deerfield, MA Bring Camera and macro lens. Lensbaby will have … | Anne Belmont, Hands-on, Lensbaby, Onsite Loaning |
| Request For Female Models | Event | Twelve Female Models Needed NECCC ProvidesExposure to 900 photographers Professional level sets to pose in A monitor to take care of your needs during sessions A chance to model 7 … | Female Models |
| Model Activities Timetable | Event | Will be defined in July Female Model Events | Female Models |
| Schedule | Event | Please visit this page later. The conference schedule drafts begin appearing in May. All Conference Sessions & Activities Click on links in Title, Categories & Tags columns | |
| Conference Guildlines | Event | NECCC has developed guidelines to maximize your enjoyment of the conference. Taking the time to read these will allow for a better experience for everyone. The website has a Campus … | |
| Speaker’s Notes | Event | The Speakers’ notes will be available in two formats. A link to a free online version of the speakers’ notes will be sent to all registered attendees one week prior … | |
| Camera Testing Clinic | Activities | When Sat 9:30 am – 4:30 pm. Stop by anytime.Where Campus Center 904 – 908 Speaker Precision Camera April Trujillo & technicians from Precision Camera, Enfield CT are pleased to offer a … | Precision Camera |
| Keynote – The Power and Passion of Photography | Activities | When Sat 8:15 pm Where Fine Arts Center Speaker Kristi Odom As story collectors sometimes we become the story. How we got the shot, the journey, our passions, even close calls with … | Keynote, Kristi Odom |
| Mastering Luminosity Masks | Pre-Conference, Sessions, Workshop | When Fri 8:30 am – 11:30 am Where TBD Bring Computer with Photoshop with TK Actions Free Panel plugin Type Pre-Conference Workshop – #5 Skill Advanced Speaker Sean Bagshaw Cost … | Hands-on, Sean Bagshaw, Skill:Advanced |
| Night Photo Shoot – Car Light Painting Demo Post-Processing | Creativity, Digital, Sessions | When Sun Where TBD Bring – Type Session Skill Intermediate Speaker Jerry Keefer and Lori Keefer This is a follow-up opportunity to learn how to post-process the photos captured on … | Jerry Keefer, Lori Keefer, Photoshop, Skill:Intermediate |
| Night Photo Shoot – Car Light Painting Interactive Demo | Activities, Creativity, Photo Ops | When Fri 8:30 pm Where Flint Circle Bring Camera and Tripod Type Photo Op Skill Intermediate Speaker Jerry Keefer and Lori Keefer Join Jerry & Lori as they light paint … | Hands-on, Jerry Keefer, Lori Keefer, Skill:Intermediate |
| Food & Still Life with Gerri Jones Photo Op | Activities, Photo Ops | When Sun 9:00 am – 12:00 pm. Stop by anytime. Where Campus Center Lower Level Bring Camera Type Photo Op Skill All Speaker Gerri Jones Food and other still life … | Gerri Jones, Hands-on, Skill:All |
| Floral Portraits with Padma Inguva Photo Op | Activities, Photo Ops | When Sat 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm. Stop by anytime. Where Campus Center Lower Level Bring Camera Type Photo Op Skill All Speaker Padma Inguva This is a follow-up opportunity … | Hands-on, Padma Inguva, Skill:All |
| Flowers with Anne Belmont Photo Op | Activities, Camera & Lens Loaning, Photo Ops | When Sat 9:00 am – 1:00 pm. Stop by anytime. Where Campus Center Lower Level Bring Camera. Lensbaby lens will be available to try out. Type Photo Op Skill All … | Anne Belmont, Hands-on, Lensbaby, Onsite Loaning, Skill:All |
| Still Life with Mark Battista Photo Op | Activities, Photo Ops | When Sat 1:30 pm – 4:30 pm. Stop by anytime. Where Campus Center Lower Level Bring Camera and tripod Type Photo Op Skill All Speaker Mark Battista This is a … | Hands-on, Mark Battista, Skill:All |
| Bob Watts | Speakers | Bob Watts ANEC Maine Learn More Bob is in his 35th year with Nikon as a District Account Manager for New England. Bob is an active photographer and known as Mr. Nikon in … | Bob Watts, Nikon |
| C. David Tobi | Speakers | C. David Tobi Maine Learn More has been involved in color management and digital imaging from their early days. David has worked to see affordable color solutions put in place for graphic … | C. David Tobi, Datacolor |
| Frank T. Smith | Speakers | Frank T. Smith Pennsylvania Learn More Frank is an Olympus Visionary and a self-taught photographer whose love for the craft goes back to a very early age. Decades later, his passion for … | Frank T. Smith |
| Jenn Sherry | Speakers | Jenn Sherry Maryland Learn More Jenn is the Retail Sales & Marketing Manager for Delkin Devices. She’s been with Delkin and in the photography industry for 11 years. Delkin was established in … | Delkin, Jenn Sherry |
| Chris Murray | Speakers | Chris Murray New York Learn More Chris is a fine-art nature photographer, instructor, and writer working primarily in the landscape of his home, the woods, lakes, mountains, and streams of New York … | ADKPI, Chris Murray |
| Michael Koren | Speakers | Michael Koren Maryland Learn More Michael is a free-lance sports and event photographer in the Baltimore/Washington DC area specializing in youth sports game action and team portraits. Michael’s passion for photography is … | Michael Koren |
| Jamie Konarski Davidson | Speakers | Jamie Konarski Davidson North Carolina Learn More Jamie is an award-winning outdoor and nature photographer with a passion for capturing and sharing intimate details of nature and landscapes. She embraces creative techniques … | Jamie Konarski Davidson |
| Lewis Kemper | Speakers | Lewis Kemper California Learn More Lewis is widely recognized as a photographer, writer, and instructor, lecturing throughout the USA. He currently is a Contributing Editor to Outdoor Photographer. Books include, … | Lewis Kemper |
| Lori Keefer | Speakers | Lori KeeferPennsylvaniaLearn More Lori is an entrepreneur, educator, story teller, wife/mother and volunteer. She has served on 4 different PTA boards, designed and photographed elementary school yearbooks for 3+ years … | Lori Keefer |
| Jerry Keefer | Speakers | Jerry KeeferPennsylvaniaLearn More Jerry is an entrepreneur, power engineer, educator, and artist. He has worked extensively in the power industry since graduating high school. From the United States Air Force … | Jerry Keefer |
| Gerri Jones | Speakers | Gerri Jones New York Learn More Gerri became interested in digital photography in 2000 as a creative outlet. She soon discovered that Buffalo/Niagara was a great area to photograph any subject throughout … | Gerri Jones |
| Adam Jones | Speakers | Adam Jones Kentucky Learn More Adam’s award-winning images are widely published in magazines, posters, calendars, books, and in national advertising campaigns around the world such as: Canon, Ford, Eddie Bauer, Miller Beer, … | Adam Jones, Canon |
| Padma Inguva | Speakers | Padma Inguva New Jersey Learn More Padma is an avid gardener and a graduate of Civil Engineering, Padma has managed to incorporate the two disciplines into the fine art form of photography. … | Padma Inguva |
| Mark Hilliard | Speakers | Mark HilliardSouth CarolinaLearn More Mark is an educator in all things photographic and a lifelong (55 years) Landscape, Wildlife and Fine Art Photographer. Mark has a deep technical background in … | Mark Hilliard |
| Marc Farb | Speakers | Marc Farb New York Learn More Marc is a Technical Representative for Sigma. For Marc, photography is more than just a job, or a way to earn a steady income; it is … | Marc Farb, Sigma |
| Katrin Eismann | Speakers | Katrin Eismann New York Learn More Katrin specializes in interpretive travel, still life and portrait photography. She is an internationally respected artist, teacher, and author of Photoshop Restoration & Retouching, Photoshop Masking … | Katrin Eismann, Sony |
| Anne Belmont | Speakers | Anne Belmont Illinois Learn More As a flower photographer, Anne’s greatest passion lies in seeing and capturing the beauty of flowers and other botanical subjects up close. It is the … | Anne Belmont, Lensbaby |
| Daniel Charbonnet | Speakers | Daniel Charbonnet HonPSA, EPSA, MNEC Massachusetts Learn More Dan is very active in the Photographic Society of America (PSA) and NECCC, and currently serves as the NECCC BOD President. In recognition of … | Daniel Charbonnet |
| Sean Bagshaw | Speakers | Sean Bagshaw Oregon Learn More Sean is an outdoor photographer, digital image developing enthusiast and photography educator based in Ashland, Oregon, where he resides with his wife and two sons. In the … | Sean Bagshaw |
| Suzette Allen & Jon Yoshinaga | Speakers | Suzette Allen & Jon Yoshinaga California Learn More Suzette, a Lumix Ambassador and Adobe Influencer, is a long-time Photoshop instructor (18 years) and Hybrid pioneer who continues to reinvent herself to stay … | Jon Yoshinaga, Panasonic Lumix, Suzette Allen |
| David Akoubian | Speakers | David Akoubian Georgia Learn More David has been a photographer since 1972 when his father presented him with his first camera, but his career in photography started in 1992. He learned his … | David Akoubian, Tamron |
| Jacob Mosser | Speakers | Jacob Mosser FPSA, EPSA, HonNEC Massachusetts Learn More Jake has been obsessed with photography for the past 45 years and has earned top honors from the Photographic Society of America (PSA), NECCC and … | Jacob Mosser |
| Sarah Musumeci | Speakers | Sarah Musumeci Massachusetts Learn More Sarah is a member of the Merrimack Valley Camera Club. She has been taking photos for most of her life, but in the last ten years her … | Sarah Musumeci |
| Karen Hutton | Speakers | Karen Hutton Nevada Learn More Karen is a Professional Fujifilm X Photographer, International Landscape and Travel Photographer, and a “Voice.” Through stunning imagery, humor, thought-provoking ideas and a genuinely positive … | Fujifilm, Karen Hutton |
| Ed Pedi | Speakers | Ed Pedi Massachusetts Learn More Ed is a Photographer, Mentor and Author. He holds the degrees of M. Photog. Cr. CPP and he is a PPA approved Juror. He is a past … | Ed Pedi, Millers-Mpix |
| Mark Battista | Speakers | Mark Battista Connecticut Learn More Mark is a fine art artist, illustrator and photographer. He graduated from Paier College of Art in 1985 with a BFA. After working for several years as … | Mark Battista |
| Jim Montanus | Speakers | Jim Montanus New York Learn More Jim went from being a corporate marketing manager to becoming one of the most recognizable photography brands in Rochester within just two years. Jim was … | Jim Montanus |
| Steve Gettle | Speakers | Steve Gettle Michigan Learn More Over the course of his 30-year career, Steve Gettle has spent countless hours creating hundreds of thousands of photographs capturing nature’s beauty around us. His … | Cognisys, Steve Gettle |
| Kurt Budliger | Speakers | Kurt Budliger Vermont Learn More Kurt is a professional outdoor photographer and educator based in northern Vermont. His photographs and articles have appeared in numerous books, calendars, advertising campaigns, magazines … | Kurt Budliger |
| Elizabeth (Lisa) Ryan | Speakers | Elizabeth (Lisa) RyanMassachusettsLearn More Lisa comes from a family of artists and art collectors in Denmark and the USA. After art school, she worked in advertising and industrial photography in … | Elizabeth (Lisa) Ryan |
| Jürgen Lobert | Speakers | Jürgen Lobert Massachusetts Learn More Jürgen is a Massachusetts based fine art photographer born and raised in Germany. He received a PhD in atmospheric chemistry from Gutenberg University in Mainz before moving … | Jürgen Lobert, NESOP |
| Peter Baumgarten | Speakers | Peter Baumgarten Ontario Learn More Peter is a professional photographer and educator living on Manitoulin Island in Northern Ontario. He regularly leads photography courses and workshops for novice and enthusiast photographers and … | Olympus, Peter Baumgarten |
| Shiv Verma | Speakers | Shiv Verma APSA, MNEC Massachusetts Learn More Shiv is a published author, photographer, educator and technologist. He is a Panasonic Lumix Global Ambassador, an X-Rite Coloratti and a Master at the Arcanum. He … | Shiv Verma |
| William Barnett | Speakers | William Barnett APSA, GMPSA, AFIAP, MNEC Connecticut Learn More Bill is a frequent lecturer and judge for camera clubs and other organizations throughout New England and beyond. Bill’s interest in photography started … | William Barnett |
| Conference Timetable | Event | Sign in for Pre-Conference workshops Fri 8:00 am Pre-Conference workshops Fri 8:30 am – 11:30 am Conference RegistrationFri 8:00 am – 5:00 pm, Sat 7:30 am – 12:00 pm Scheduling … | |
| First Time Attendees | Activities | When Stop by for a few minutes anytime Fri 10:00 am – 4:00 pm Where UPUB on Main Concourse Level of the Campus Center Bring Your questions SpeakerAntoinette Gombeda, APSA, HonNEC from Connecticut Register … | |
| Print Competition | Activities | When Dropoff: Fri 10:00 am – 8:00 pm, Sat 8:00 am – 12:00 pm Judging: Sat 1:00 pm View Winners: Sat 9:00 pm – 10:30 pm, Sun 8:00 am – 1:00 … | Competition, Jacob Mosser, Jerry Keefer, Kurt Budliger |
| Door Prize Extravaganza | Activities | When Entry:Drawing:Where Main Level of the Campus Center Organizer Dennis Goulet at dennis.goulet@comcast.net Come to the conference and you may go home with a brand-new camera or lens or another great prize … | Door Prizes |
| Camera & Lens Loaning | Activities, Camera & Lens Loaning | When Fri 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm, Sat 8:00 am – 4:00 pm, Sun 8:30 am – 9:30 pm Where Vendor Tables in the Lower Level of the Campus Center Bring Driver’s License, Credit Card Skill All Speaker Fujifilm, Lensbaby, Nikon, Olympus, Panasonic … | Fujifilm, Lensbaby, Nikon, Olympus, Panasonic Lumix, Sigma, Sony, Tamron |
| Rad A. Drew | Speakers | Rad A. Drew Indiana Learn More Radis an acclaimed photographer, teacher, and tour leader from Indianapolis, Indiana. He makes photographs with mirrorless and infrared cameras, and assorted iPhones, and he … | Rad Drew |
| Lighting and Posing for Family Portraits | Portrait, Sessions | When Planning two sessions Where TBD Bring – Type Session Skill Beginner, Intermediate Speaker Ed Pedi. Sponsered by Miller’s Professional Imaging & Mpix Watch the video below for more on Ed’s session. There are three specific … | Ed Pedi, Millers-Mpix, Skill:Beginner, Skill:Intermediate |
| Light This – Learn Studio Lighting and Outdoor Lighting | Portrait, Sessions | When TBD Where TBD Bring – Type Session Skill Beginner, Intermediate Speaker Jim Montanus. Sponsored by Nikon. In this session, you will learn the concepts of the quality and direction of … | Jim Montanus, Nikon, Skill:Beginner, Skill:Intermediate |
| Characters Portraits Live Shoot | Portrait, Sessions | When Fri 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm and Fri 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm Where TBD Bring Camera. Sigma will have lenses to try out. Type Session Skill Beginner, Intermediate Speaker Marc Farb. Sponsored by Sigma & Westcott. … | Character Models, Hands-on, Marc Farb, Onsite Loaning, Sigma, Skill:Beginner, Skill:Intermediate, Westcott |
| Mobile Phone Editing for Creative Expression | Mobile device, Sessions | When TBD Where TBD Bring Mobile device Type Session Skill Beginner, Intermediate Speaker Michael Koren Learn how to create a photograph that’s an artistic expression unique to your vision using editing apps. You’ll learn that apps are … | Michael Koren, Skill:Beginner, Skill:Intermediate |
| Fun with Mobile Phone Photography | Mobile device, Sessions | When TBD Where TBD Bring Mobile device Type Session Skill Beginner, Intermediate Speaker Michael Koren Learn to use the camera that’s always with you and go beyond taking a simple snapshot to creating a photograph that’s an … | Michael Koren, Skill:Beginner, Skill:Intermediate |
| Snapseed Tips and Tricks | Mobile device, Sessions | When TBD Where TBD Bring Mobile device Type Session Skill Beginner, Intermediate Speaker Rad A. Drew Explore the rich app Snapseed! Rad will share his workflow and show how he uses Snapseed as the first step … | Rad Drew, Skill:Beginner, Skill:Intermediate |
| Creative Editing on Your iPhone | Mobile device, Sessions | When TBD Where TBD Bring iPhoneType Session Skill Beginner, Intermediate Speaker Rad A. Drew Rad will demonstrate how to create images that have vintage looks, moody tones, dreamy glows, and a host of other artistic “looks.” I’ll … | Rad Drew, Skill:Beginner, Skill:Intermediate |
| Into the Eye of the Sun – Creating Natural Looking HDR Images | Digital, Sessions | When Planning two sessions Where TBD Bring – Type Session Skill Beginner, Intermediate Speaker Lewis Kemper Learn how to create natural looking HDR images. The program covers all aspects of HDR photography from capture to output. You will … | Lewis Kemper, Skill:Beginner, Skill:Intermediate |
| Artistry Beyond the Lens | Digital, Sessions | When Planning two sessions Where TBD Bring – Type Session Skill Intermediate Speaker Gerri Jones Transform your ordinary images into works of art using textures. This technique will teach you how to “paint” your images with the look … | Gerri Jones, Photoshop, Skill:Intermediate |
| Photoshop Fun – Workflow & Composites in Photoshop | Digital, Sessions | When Planning two sessions Where TBD Bring – Type Session Skill Intermediate Speaker Adam Jones. Sponsored by Canon. Adam will show you his basic workflow and how to easily select the right images for creating basic double exposures … | Adam Jones, Canon, Photoshop, Skill:Intermediate |
| Professional Masking & Compositing | Digital, Sessions | When TBD Where TBD Bring – Type Session Skill Intermediate, Advanced Speaker Katrin Eismann. Sponsored by Sony. Learn how to make fine-detailed selections without ripping your own hair! This lively session will show you numerous techniques … | Katrin Eismann, Photoshop, Skill:Advanced, Skill:Intermediate, Sony |
| Partners for Life – Photoshop & Lightroom | Digital, Sessions | When TBD Where TBD Bring – Type Session Skill All Speaker Katrin Eismann. Sponsored by Sony. For an efficient and more importantly enjoyable image workflow it’s important to know when to work with Lightroom Classic or … | Katrin Eismann, Lightroom, Photoshop, Skill:All, Sony |
| Creating Painterly & Vintage Images in Topaz Studio | Digital, Sessions | When Planning two sessions Where TBD Bring – Type Session Skill All Speaker Rad A. Drew Transform your photographs into paintings and vintage-looking images with Topaz Studio. Explore a host of effects and adjustments including Texture … | Rad Drew, Skill:All, Topaz Labs |
| Photoshop – Developing for Impact | Digital, Sessions | When Planning two sessions Where TBD Bring – Type Session Skill Advanced Speaker Sean Bagshaw In the age of digital photography, Photoshop is the ultimate digital darkroom. In this session … | Photoshop, Sean Bagshaw, Skill:Advanced |
| Developing for Extended Dynamic Range | Digital, Sessions | When Planning two sessions Where TBD Bring – Type Session Skill All Speaker Sean Bagshaw In this session, Sean will begin with a short lesson on how to quickly evaluate the dynamic range of a scene and … | Photoshop, Sean Bagshaw, Skill:All |
| Make the Magic! Composites with Complexity & Creativity | Digital, Sessions | When Double length session Where TBD Bring – Type Session Skill Advanced Speaker Suzette Allen & Jon Yoshinaga. Sponsored by Panasonic Lumix. Compositing is a modern-day skill that is vital to photographers, whose imaginations (and high … | Jon Yoshinaga, Panasonic Lumix, Skill:Advanced, Suzette Allen |
| The Subjective Landscape | Nature, Sessions | When Planning two sessions Where TBD Bring – Type Session Skill All Speaker Chris Murray. Sponsored by ADKPI. There are two classes of landscape photography being practiced today that yield not only different results, but also vary … | ADKPI, Chris Murray, Skill:All |
| Macro – How to photograph insects | Activities, Nature, Photo Ops | When Sat 8:00 am – 11:30 am, Sun 8:00 am – 11:00 am. Stop by anytime. Where TBD Bring Camera. Sigma will have lenses to try out. Tripod is a good idea.Type Photo Op … | Kathy Macpherson Baca, Onsite Loaning, Sigma, Skill:All |
| Astro-Landscape Photography | Nature, Sessions | When TBD Where TBD Bring – Type Session Skill Beginner, Intermediate Speaker Jürgen Lobert. Sponsored by NESOP. This is a technical & instructional intro to astro-landscape photography. Astro-landscapes capture the night sky with an Earth-bound foreground … | Jürgen Lobert, NESOP, Skill:Beginner, Skill:Intermediate |
| Getting the Most Out of Your Wildlife and Nature Photos | Nature, Sessions | When Planning two sessions Where TBD Bring – Type Session Skill Advanced Speaker Adam Jones. Sponsored by Canon. Get it right in the field with tried and true techniques for the wildlife and landscapes photographer. Adam Jones … | Adam Jones, Canon, Skill:Advanced |
| Moving in Closer – Advanced Macro Photography | Nature, Sessions | When Two sessions planned Where TBD Bring – Type Session Skill Beginner, Intermediate Speaker Steve Gettle. Sponsored by Cognisys. A beautiful new world opens up when we move in beyond 1:1 (1:1 = a full … | Cognisys, Skill:Advanced, Skill:Intermediate, Steve Gettle |
| A New World Opens – Getting Started in Macro Photography | Nature, Sessions | When Planning two sessions Where TBD Bring – Type Session Skill Beginner, Intermediate Speaker Steve Gettle. Sponsored by Cognisys. In this talk Steve will speak about how to use basic equipment to make beautiful images of … | Cognisys, Skill:Beginner, Skill:Intermediate, Steve Gettle |
| Go With the Flow – A Guide to Creating Dynamic Images of Moving Water | Nature, Sessions | When Planning two sessions Where TBD Bring – Type Session Skill Beginner, Intermediate Speaker Kurt Budliger Creating dynamic images of flowing water is one of the most challenging and rewarding types of outdoor photography. From composition … | Kurt Budliger, Skill:Beginner, Skill:Intermediate |
| Astrophotography – Photographing the Beauty of the Night Sky | Nature, Sessions | When Planning two sessions Where TBD Bring – Type Session Skill Beginner, Intermediate Speaker Peter Baumgarten. Sponsored by Olympus. The night sky holds a fascination for many people. Astrophotography is often regarded as one of the … | Olympus, Peter Baumgarten, Skill:Beginner, Skill:Intermediate |
| Photographing the Great Outdoors, An Exploration of Nature Photography | Nature, Sessions | When Planning two sessions Where TBD Bring – Type Session Skill All Speaker Peter Baumgarten. Sponsored by Olympus. The great outdoors offers some amazing photo opportunities. Paddle & hike along with Peter as he discusses the challenges … | Olympus, Peter Baumgarten, Skill:All |
| Creating Successful Landscape Images | Nature, Sessions | When TBD Where TBD Bring – Type Session Skill All Speaker David Akoubian. Sponsored by Tamron. David will discuss how arranging the elements within the image through lens selection, angle of view and how light effects … | David Akoubian, Skill:All, Tamron |
| Capturing the Wild | Nature, Sessions | When Planning two sessions Where TBD Bring – Type Session Skill All Speaker David Akoubian. Sponsored by Tamron. From close-up and macro, to long-range birds in flight, you’ll learn techniques to improve your images of scenery & … | David Akoubian, Skill:All, Tamron |
| Create your own Photography Oasis | Nature, Sessions | When TBD Where TBD Bring – Type Session Skill All Speaker David Akoubian. Sponsored by Tamron. The Certified Backyard Wildlife Habitat is a program that encourages people to manage their gardens & yards as a wildlife garden. … | David Akoubian, Skill:All, Tamron |
| Video for Photographers and Videographers | General Interest, Sessions | When Double length session Where TBD Bring – Type Session Skill All Speaker Shiv Verma APSA, MNEC This is a double session that covers all basic aspects of video creation: Equipment for video & how to best … | Shiv Verma, Skill:All |
| Color Management for Fine Art Printing | General Interest, Sessions | When Planning two sessions Where TBD Bring – Type Session Skill All Speaker C. David Tobi. Sponsored by DataColor. Color management is a critical component of image capture, editing, and output. This presentation will focus on display … | C. David Tobi, Datacolor, Skill:All |
| Light Perfected – Travel Photography | General Interest, Sessions | When TBD Where TBD Bring – Type Session Skill Beginner, Intermediate Speaker Frank Smith From the most remote regions around the globe to the local Saturday trips, Frank captures imagery through perfecting the light of the … | Frank T. Smith, Skill:Beginner, Skill:Intermediate |
| Memory Cards, SSD, Backing Up, & Sensor Cleaning | General Interest, Sessions | When Planning two sessions Where TBD Bring – Type Session Skill Beginner, Intermediate Speaker Jenn Sherry. Sponsored by Delkin. TBD Jenn Sherry Events | Delkin, Jenn Sherry, Skill:Beginner, Skill:Intermediate |
| How to Create Stunning Night Photographs | General Interest, Sessions | When TBD Where TBD Bring – Type Session Skill All Speaker Jim Montanus. Sponsored by Nikon. From fireworks pictures on the fourth of July to lightning storms. Learning how to do night photography opens up a whole new … | Jim Montanus, Nikon, Skill:All |
| The Incredible Life of Legendary Kodak Photographer Neil Montanus | General Interest, Sessions | When TBD Where TBD Bring – Type Session Skill Beginner, Intermediate Speaker Jim Montanus. Sponsored by Nikon. From photographing under the seas to the top of mountain ranges, Neil Montanus traveled the globe, photographing the world’s most … | Jim Montanus, Nikon, Skill:Beginner, Skill:Intermediate |
| Exploring Street Photography | General Interest, Sessions | When Planning two sessions Where TBD Bring – Type Session Skill All Speaker Michael Koren This class will explore the unique aspects of the street photography genre. Michael will be your guide as you learn about street … | Michael Koren, Skill:All |
| How to Brand Yourself to Sell Photos & Entice Clients | General Interest, Sessions | When Planning two sessions Where TBD Bring – Type Session Skill Beginner, Intermediate Speaker Lori Keefer Lori will talk about how personal branding through her Story Session technique can help you attract clients that have similar … | Lori Keefer, Skill:Beginner, Skill:Intermediate |
| Creating Stunning Vertoramas of Architectural Interiors in HDR | General Interest, Sessions | When Double length session Where TBD Bring – Type Session Skill Intermediate, Advanced Speaker Padma Inguva Padma will demonstrate her workflow used to create her stunning vertoramas of museums, churches, cathedrals, etc. Topics include HDR … | Padma Inguva, Skill:Advanced, Skill:Intermediate |
| See Your World: The Power of Story, Art & Awe | General Interest, Sessions | When Planning two sessions Where TBD Bring – Type Session Skill Beginner, Intermediate Speaker Karen Hutton. Sponsored by Fujifilm. Producing signature work in photography sets you apart as an artist; it identifies your work as having … | Fujifilm, Karen Hutton, Skill:Beginner |
| Art of Black & White Digital & Film Photography and Travel | General Interest, Sessions | When TBD Where TBD Bring – Type Session Skill All Speaker Mark Hilliard Learn not only how to visualize and capture ethereal and moody B&W images in the camera in both digital and film, but also the … | Lightroom, Mark Hilliard, Nik, Photoshop, Skill:All |
| Camera to Sharing without a Computer | General Interest, Sessions | When TBD Where TBD Bring – Type Session Skill Beginner, IntermediateSpeaker Katrin Eismann. Sponsored by Sony. Travel lighter and make better images! Less is more! You’ll learn how to: Import & manage camera files into a … | Katrin Eismann, Lightroom, Skill:Beginner, Skill:Intermediate, Sony |
| Multimedia for Storytelling – Hybrid Imaging Made Easy! | General Interest, Sessions | When Planning two sessions Where TBD Bring – Type Session Skill Beginner, Intermediate Speaker Suzette Allen & Jon Yoshinaga. Sponsored by Panasonic Lumix. Learn how to incorporate video with your still images & make your storytelling … | Jon Yoshinaga, Panasonic Lumix, Skill:Beginner, Skill:Intermediate, Suzette Allen |
| Time-lapse Imagery | Creativity, Sessions | When Planning two sessions Where TBD Bring – Type Session Skill All Speaker Shiv Verma APSA, MNEC A time-lapse video essentially compresses time into a smaller space, creating some exceptional and evocative results. In theory, time-lapse videos … | Lightroom, Shiv Verma, Skill:All |
| Creative Elements of Architecture – Out with the Rules | Creativity, Sessions | When Planning two sessions Where TBD Bring – Type Session Skill All Speaker Frank Smith Frank shares architectural photographs from his perspective and how he captures graphic & architectural details by moving from place to place, a … | Frank T. Smith, Skill:All |
| You Can Paint! Demo | Creativity, Sessions | When TBD Where TBD Bring – Type Session Skill All Speaker Sarah Musumeci MNEC Join Sarah for a ‘step by step’ demo on how to create a masterpiece using Corel’s Painter Program. Sarah will demonstrate the ‘prep … | Photoshop, Sarah Musumeci, Skill:All |
| Pictures to Paintings – Landscapes | Creativity, Sessions | When TBD Where TBD Bring – Type Session Skill Intermediate, AdvancedSpeaker Sarah Musumeci MNEC After you have completed your standard Photoshop techniques on your favorite image, take another giant step to enhance your picture by adding oil, … | Photoshop, Sarah Musumeci, Skill:Advanced, Skill:Intermediate |
| Daytime Long Exposure Photography | Creativity, Sessions | When Planning two sessions Where TBD Bring – Type Session Skill Intermediate, Advanced Speaker Jürgen Lobert. Sponsored by NESOP. An introduction to daytime long exposure (DLE) photography. DLE records 1-15 minutes of time by using … | Jürgen Lobert, NESOP, Skill:All |
| Light Painting and Drawing at Night | Creativity, Sessions | When Double length session Where TBD Bring – Type Session Skill Intermediate, Advanced Speaker Jürgen Lobert and Elizabeth (Lisa) Ryan. Sponsored by NESOP. This is an instructional & technical program to introduce photographers to light painting and light … | Elizabeth (Lisa) Ryan, Jürgen Lobert, NESOP, Skill:Advanced, Skill:Intermediate |
| Interpretive Artistic Techniques In-camera | Creativity, Sessions | When Planning two sessions Where TBD Bring – Type Session Skill All Speaker Jamie Konarski Davidson For the artist at heart – Jamie will share creative ways to interpret subjects in-camera that go beyond what the subject … | Jamie Konarski Davidson, Lensbaby, Skill:All |
| Expanding Your Creativity with Time & Motion Techniques | Creativity, Sessions | When Planning two sessions Where TBD Bring – Type Session Skill Beginner, Intermediate Speaker Lewis Kemper Going beyond the static still image you can create amazing photographs applying time and motion techniques to your still … | Lewis Kemper, Skill:Beginner, Skill:Intermediate |
| Light Painting: Angles & Lights & Cars, Oh My! | Creativity, Sessions | When Planning two sessions Where TBD Bring – Type Session Skill All Speaker Jerry Keefer and Lori Keefer Do you want to create awe-inspiring portraits of cars, trucks or motorcycles? Join Jerry & Lori as they talk … | Jerry Keefer, Lori Keefer, Skill:All |
| Creating Still Life & Food Photographs with Pizazz | Creativity, Sessions | When Planning two sessions Where TBD Bring – Type Session Skill Beginner, Intermediate Speaker Gerri Jones Create Food and Still Life images with natural light by setting up a small studio space in your home. How … | Gerri Jones, Skill:Beginner, Skill:Intermediate |
| Creative Flower Photography – Part 1 | Creativity, Sessions | When TBD Where TBD Bring – Type Session Skill Beginner, Intermediate Speaker Padma Inguva Padma will share information about some of her techniques in creating stunning flower portraits. Some of these techniques include selective focus, back … | Padma Inguva, Skill:Beginner, Skill:Intermediate |
| Infrared Photography | Creativity, Sessions | When Planning two sessions Where TBD Bring – Type Session Skill All Speaker Mark Hilliard Infrared photography has a huge following and grows ever more popular each day! While mastering it, things seem difficult, but in … | Mark Hilliard, Skill:All |
| Capturing Stunning Images of Beloved Flowers Year-Round – Water Lilies, Tulips, Dahlias & Orchids | Creativity, Sessions | When TBD Where TBD Bring – Type Session Skill Beginner, Intermediate Speaker Anne Belmont. Sponsored by Lensbaby. Creative flower photography can be pursued year-round. We will explore photographing some of the most beloved of flowers – tulips, … | Anne Belmont, Lensbaby, Skill:Beginner, Skill:Intermediate |
| Creative Flower Photography – Unleashing the Creative Spirit through the Magic of Lensbaby | Creativity, Sessions | Type Session When Planning two sessions Where TBD Bring– Skill All Speaker Anne Belmont. Sponsored by Lensbaby. Learn to see and photograph flowers in a whole new artistic and creative way. Explore the essentials for capturing flowers … | Anne Belmont, Lensbaby, Skill:All |
| How to Create Still Life Images with Impact | Creativity, Sessions | When Planning two sessions Where TBD Bring – Type Session Skill All Speaker Mark Battista Mark will share his insight on composition to create images that tell a story, effectively communicate an idea and express an … | Mark Battista, Skill:All |
| Composition with a Painterly Approach | Creativity, Sessions | When TBD Where TBD Bring – Type Session Skill Beginner, Intermediate Speaker Mark Battista Mark will share his insight on composition to create images that tell a story, effectively communicate an idea and express an emotion. Be … | Mark Battista, Skill:Beginner, Skill:Intermediate |
| Special Effects Photo Walk with Katrin Eismann | Activities, Photo Walk | When Sun 7:00 am – 8:00 am Where TBD Bring Camera Type Photo Walk – PW13 Skill All Speaker Katrin Eismann. Sponsored by Sony. The theme of this Photo Walk will be creating special effecting without Photoshop. Sony will loan … | Hands-on, Katrin Eismann, Skill:Intermediate, Sony |
| Landscape & Water Photo Walk with Kurt Budliger | Activities, Photo Walk | When Sun 7:00 am – 8:00 am Where TBD Bring Camera Type Photo Walk – PW12 Skill All Speaker Kurt Budliger Kurt’s specialty is water and landscape. Kurt Budliger Events Photo Walks | Hands-on, Kurt Budliger, Skill:All |
| Artistic Voice Photo Walk with Karen Hutton | Activities, Photo Walk | When Sun 7:00 am – 8:00 am Where TBD Bring Camera Type Photo Walk – PW11 Skill All Speaker Karen Hutton. Sponsored by Fujifilm. The theme of this Photo Walk will be discovering the soul-vibrancy of your photographic artistic voice. … | Fujifilm, Hands-on, Karen Hutton, Skill:All |
| Impact Photo Walk with Lewis Kemper | Activities, Photo Walk | When Sun 7:00 am – 8:00 am Where TBD Bring Camera Type Photo Walk – PW10 Skill All Speaker Lewis Kemper Lewis will share his approach to photography, light, lenses and how to capture images with impact. Lewis Kemper Events … | Hands-on, Lewis Kemper, Skill:All |
| Nikon Photo Walk with Jim Montanus | Activities, Photo Walk | When Sun 7:00 am – 8:00 am Where TBD Bring Camera Type Photo Walk – PW9 Skill All Speaker Jim Montanus. Sponsored by Nikon. The theme of this Photo Walk will be Nikon cameras and lenses. Nikon will loan equipment overnight … | Hands-on, Jim Montanus, Nikon, Skill:All |
| Fast Glass Photo Walk with Marc Farb | Activities, Photo Walk | When Sun 7:00 am – 8:00 am Where TBD Bring Camera Type Photo Walk – PW8 Skill All Speaker Marc Farb. Sponsored by Sigma. The theme of this Photo Walk will be Fast Glass using Sigma lenses. Sigma will loan equipment overnight for … | Hands-on, Marc Farb, Sigma, Skill:All |
| Creative Expression Photo Walk with Chris Murray | Activities, Photo Walk | When Sun 7:00 am – 8:00 am Where TBD Bring Camera Type Photo Walk – PW7 Skill All Speaker Chris Murray. Sponsored by ADKPI. Chris will share how he sees the world. In relation to creating images that are … | ADKPI, Chris Murray, Hands-on, Skill:All |
| Extended Dynamic Range Photo Walk with Sean Bagshaw | Activities, Photo Walk | When Sun 7:00 am – 8:00 am Where TBD Bring Camera Type Photo Walk – PW6 Skill All Speaker Sean Bagshaw The theme of this Photo Walk will be extended dynamic range. What to look for and how to … | Hands-on, Sean Bagshaw, Skill:All |
| Panasonic Lumix Photo Walk with Suzette Allen & Jon Yoshinaga | Activities, Photo Walk | When Sun 7:00 am – 8:00 am Where TBD Bring Camera Type Photo Walk – PW5 Skill All Speaker Suzette Allen & Jon Yoshinaga. Sponsored by Panasonic Lumix. The theme of this Photo Walk will be hybrid … | Hands-on, Jon Yoshinaga, Panasonic Lumix, Skill:All, Suzette Allen |
| Architecture Photo Walk with Frank Smith | Activities, Photo Walk | When Sun 7:00 am – 8:00 am Where TBD Bring Camera Type Photo Walk – PW4 Skill All Speaker Frank Smith The theme of this Photo Walk will be Architecture. Frank Smith Events Photo Walks | Frank T. Smith, Hands-on, Skill:All |
| Infrared Photo Walk with Jamie Konarski Davidson & Mark Hilliard | Activities, Photo Walk | When Sun 7:00 am – 8:00 am Where TBD Bring Camera converted to INFRARED or camera with INFRARED filter, or email leaders and arrange a loaner of an INFRARED filter. Type Photo Walk – … | Hands-on, Jamie Konarski Davidson, Mark Hilliard, Skill:All |
| Mobile Device Photo Walk with Michael Koren | Activities, Photo Walk | When Sun 7:00 am – 8:00 am Where TBD Bring Mobile device Type Photo Walk – PW2 Skill All Speaker Michael Koren The theme of this Photo Walk will be Mobile Devices. Michael Koren Events Photo Walks | Hands-on, Michael Koren, Skill:All |
| iPhone Photo Walk with Rad Drew | Activities, Photo Walk | When Sun 7:00 am – 8:00 am Where TBD Bring iPhone or other smartphoneType Photo Walk – PW1 Skill All Speaker Rad A. Drew The theme of this Photo Walk will be iPhones. Rad A. Drew Events … | Hands-on, Rad Drew, Skill:All |
| Selecting & Improving Images for Competition | Sessions, Workshop | When Sat 8:00 am Where TBD Bring Send digital photos or just watch Type Conference Workshop – CW14 Skill All Speaker William Barnett APSA, MNEC Cost No charge for registrations before June 21st. $52 after June 21st. Registration closes on July 7th. First … | Image Reviews, Skill:All, William Barnett |
| Night Photo Shoot | Sessions, Workshop | When Fri 8:30 pm Where Outside Bring Camera and Tripod Type Conference Workshop – CW13 Skill All Speaker Shiv Verma APSA, MNEC Cost No charge for registrations before June 21st. $52 after June 21st. Registration closes on July … | Hands-on, Shiv Verma, Skill:All |
| Vertorama Chapel Interactive Demo | Sessions, Workshop | When Sun 11:30 am Where TBD Bring Camera Type Conference Workshop – CW11 Skill All Speaker Padma Inguva Cost No charge for registrations before June 21st. $52 after June 21st. Registration closes on July 7th. This is a follow-up opportunity to … | Hands-on, Padma Inguva, Skill:All |
| Night Photo Shoot – Live Composite | Sessions, Workshop | When Fri 8:30 pm Where TBD Bring Camera and Tripod Type Conference Workshop – CW12 Skill Intermediate Speaker Peter Baumgarten. Sponsored by Olympus. Cost No charge for registrations before June 21st. $52 after June 21st. Registration closes on July 7th. TBD Peter Baumgarten … | Hands-on, Olympus, Peter Baumgarten, Skill:Intermediate |
| Night Photo Shoot – Light Painting | Sessions, Workshop | When Fri 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm inside, 9:00 pm – 11:00 pm outside Where TBD Bring Camera, sturdy tripod and remote shutter release Type Conference Workshop – CW10 Skill Intermediate Speaker Jürgen Lobert and Elizabeth (Lisa) … | Elizabeth (Lisa) Ryan, Hands-on, Jürgen Lobert, NESOP, Skill:Intermediate |
| Lightroom Laptop | Sessions, Workshop | When Fri 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm Where TBD Bring Computer with Lightroom Type Conference Workshop CW9 Skill Intermediate Speaker Kurt Budliger Cost $42. After June 21 $52. Adobe Lightroom has been a critical part of my imaging workflow – how I perfect … | Kurt Budliger, Skill:Intermediate |
| Macro Photo Shoot | Sessions, Workshop | When Sat 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm, Sat 1:45 pm – 2:45 pm or Sat 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm Where TBD Bring Camera and tripod. Hunt’s Photo & Video and many manufacturers will have … | Cognisys, Hands-on, Hunt's Photo & Video, Sigma, Skill:All, Steve Gettle |
| HDR – Next Generation | Sessions, Workshop | When Fri 12:30 pm – 3:30 pm Where TBD Bring Camera and tripod, Computer with Photoshop? Type Conference Workshop – CW5 Skill Intermediate Speaker Jim Montanus. Sponsored by Nikon. Cost $42. After June 21 $52. High dynamic range (HDR) photography techniques turned … | Hands-on, Jim Montanus, Nikon, Skill:Intermediate |
| Rembrandt Lighting | Sessions, Workshop | When Fri 12:30 pm – 3:30 pm Where TBD Bring Camera Type Conference Workshop – CW4 Skill All Speaker Mark Battista Cost $42. After June 21 $52. Rembrandt lighting is a lighting technique that is used in studio portrait photography. It can be … | Hands-on, Mark Battista, Skill:All |
| Posing & Lighting | Sessions, Workshop | When Sat 1:30 pm – 4:30 pm or Sun 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Where TBD Bring Camera Type Conference Workshop – CW2 & CW3 Skill All Speaker Ed Pedi. Sponsered by Miller’s Professional Imaging & Mpix Cost $42. … | Ed Pedi, Hands-on, Millers-Mpix, Skill:All |
| Conference Image Review | Sessions, Workshop | When Fri 1:00 pm – 4:30 pm, Sat 8:30 am – 4:30 pm, during the conference Where Time, location and reviewer info for the 45 minute review will be emailed to you by … | Adam Jones, Anne Belmont, Chris Murray, David Akoubian, Image Reviews, Jamie Konarski Davidson, Jerry Keefer, Jim Montanus, Karen Hutton, Kristi Odom, Kurt Budliger, Lewis Kemper, Lori Keefer, Mark Hilliard, Sean Bagshaw, Skill:All |
| Kristi Odom | Speakers | Kristi Odom Washington D.C. Learn More Kristi joined Nikon’s elite Ambassador program in May of 2018. An internationally acclaimed photographer and sought-after motivational speaker, Kristi travels the world shooting, teaching and sharing … | Kristi Odom |
| Pre-Conference Image Critique | Pre-Conference | When Fri morning, 45-minute session Where TBD Bring Your prints or digital images Type Pre-Conference Image Critique Skill Level All Speaker William Barnett, Sarah Musumeci and Jake Mosser Cost $42 This is your opportunity to have up to 15 images (prints and/or digital) reviewed … | Image Reviews, Jacob Mosser, Sarah Musumeci, Skill:All, William Barnett |
| Advanced Camera Techniques & Tips to Win Awards | Pre-Conference, Sessions, Workshop | When Fri 8:30 am – 11:30 am Where TBD Bring TBD Type Pre-Conference Workshop – #1 Skill All Speaker Kristi Odom. Sponsored by Nikon. Cost $70, after Jun 21 $90 Camera technology is moving so fast; unlock the potential of what … | Hands-on, Kristi Odom, Nikon, Skill:All |
| Your Artistic Voice: Journey of a Lifetime | Pre-Conference, Sessions, Workshop | When Fri 8:30 am – 11:30 am Where TBD Bring Camera and lens (e.g. 17-35mm, 24-70mm …)Type Pre-Conference Workshop – #2 Skill All Speaker Karen Hutton. Sponsored by Fujifilm. Cost $70, after Jun 21 $90 Your artistic voice is uniquely your own. … | Fujifilm, Karen Hutton, Skill:All |
| Put Them in a Beautiful Light – Portrait Lighting Workshop | Pre-Conference, Sessions, Workshop | When Fri 8:30 am – 11:30 am Where TBD Bring Camera Type Pre-Conference Workshop – #4 Skill All. You must be able to stand during the second portion of this workshop. Speaker Suzette Allen & Jon Yoshinaga. Sponsored by … | Hands-on, Jon Yoshinaga, Panasonic Lumix, Skill:All, Suzette Allen |
| Embracing ‘what if’ for Creative Post-Processing | Pre-Conference, Sessions, Workshop | When Fri 8:30 am – 11:30 am Where TBD Bring Laptop with Photoshop CC and Topaz Labs Studio (Impression, Texture Effects & Black/White Effects) Type Pre-Conference Workshop – #6 Skill Intermediate Photoshop knowledge, including layers Speaker Jamie Konarski Davidson Cost $70, … | Hands-on, Jamie Konarski Davidson, Photoshop, Skill:Intermediate, Topaz Labs |
| Floral Photography | Pre-Conference, Sessions, Workshop | When Fri 8:30 am – 11:30 am Where TBD Bring Camera, a lens not longer than 50mm (macro not required), a tripod, and a cable release for your camera (or you could use its … | Hands-on, Padma Inguva, Skill:All |
| Creating Highly Stylized Images in Topaz Studio | Pre-Conference, Sessions, Workshop | When Fri 8:30 am – 11:30 am Where TBD Bring Laptop with Photoshop CC and Topaz Labs ReMask and Studio (AI Clear, Texture Effects & Black/White Effects Type Pre-Conference Workshop – #8Skill Intermediate Photoshop knowledge, including layers Speaker Rad A. … | Hands-on, Photoshop, Rad Drew, Skill:Intermediate, Topaz Labs |
| The Hadley Farm – Horses & Barns | Pre-Conference, Sessions, Workshop | When Fri 8:30 am – 11:30 am Where UMass Hadley Farm Bring Camera with 24-105mm or 70-200mm type lens. No tripods allowed. Type Pre-Conference Workshop – #9 Skill All. You must be able to walk and stand during this … | Adam Jones, Canon, Hands-on, Skill:All |
| Photograph Birds of Prey and Raptors | Pre-Conference, Sessions, Workshop | When Fri 8:30 am – 11:30 am Where Meet outside on Campus Center concourse. Bird handlers from Wingmasters will decide the specific location based on Friday’s weather.Bring Camera. Tamron lenses will be available to … | David Akoubian, Hands-on, Onsite Loaning, Skill:All, Tamron |
| Character Models | Pre-Conference, Sessions, Workshop | When Fri 8:30 am – 11:30 am Where TBD Bring Camera. Sigma will have lenses to try out. Type Pre-Conference Workshop – #12 Skill All. You must be able to walk and stand during this 3-hour workshop. … | Character Models, Hands-on, Marc Farb, Sigma, Skill:All, Westcott |
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| Dec 9 | Online registration is open | |
| Jan 15 | Deadline for Courtesy Enrollment | |
| May 13 | Event times & locations published | |
| Jun 21 | Deadline for Group Registration discount | |
| Jul 9 | Deadline for digital image competition | |
| Jul 12 8:00 am | Pre-conference workshops begin | |
| Jul 12 12:30 pm | Conference sessions begin |
