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How to Use The Skill RatingsEvent, UncategorizedThere 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 RecognitionActivitiesWhen 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 …
Come Learn Your Menu – SonySessions, WorkshopWhen Sat 4:00 pm Where TBD Bring Sony Camera Type Workshop Skill All Speaker TBD TBD Sony Events, ,
Come Learn Your Menu – Panasonic LumixSessions, WorkshopWhen Sat 2:15 pm Where TBD Bring Panasonic Lumix Camera Type Workshop Skill All Speaker TBD TBD Panasonic Lumix Events, ,
Come Learn Your Menu – FujifilmSessions, WorkshopWhen Sat 4:00 pm Where TBD Bring Fujifilm Camera Type Workshop Skill All Speaker TBD TBD Fujifilm Events, ,
Come Learn Your Menu – NikonSessions, WorkshopWhen Sat 2:15 pm Where TBD Bring Nikon Camera Type Workshop Skill All Speaker TBD TBD Nikon Events, ,
Come Learn Your Menu – OlympusSessions, WorkshopWhen Sat 4:00 pm Where TBD Bring Olympus Camera Type Workshop Skill All Speaker TBD TBD Olympus Events, ,
Come Learn Your Menu – CanonSessions, WorkshopWhen Sat 2:15 pm Where TBD Bring Canon Camera Type Workshop Skill All Speaker TBD TBD Canon Events, ,
Creative Flower Photography – Part 2Creativity, SessionsWhen 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 …, ,
Contact NECCC Photo ConferenceEventUse this form to reach out and touch the NECCC Photo Conference team. Send us your questions, comments and concerns.
MapsEventThe 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?EventThere 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 …
WestcottSponsorsVisit Westcott – Lighting Equipment TBD Westcott Events
TamronSponsorsVisit Tamron – Powerful Performance That Exceeds Your Imagination TBD Tamron Events
SonySponsorsVisit Sony – #CaptureTheMoment TBD Sony Events
SigmaSponsorsVisit Sigma – Make Your Masterpiece TBD Sigma Events
RegisterEventClick 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 …
Precision CameraSponsorsVisit Precision Camera – We Know Your Camera Precision Camera in Enfield, CT is pleased to offer a free Camera Testing Clinic on your digital & film-based photographic equipment. Precision …
Panasonic LumixSponsorsVisit Panasonic Lumix – Full Frame Without Compromise TBD Panasonic Lumix Events
OlympusSponsorsVisit Olympus – Smaller, Faster, Sharper TBD Olympus Events
NikonSponsorsVisit Nikon – Bring Your Creative Vision to Life
New England School of PhotographySponsorsVisit NESOP – It’s Better Behind the Camera TBD New England School of Photography Events
LensbabySponsorsVisit Lensbaby – Be bold. Fuel your passion. TBD Lensbaby Events
Hunt’s Photo & VideoSponsorsVisit Hunt’s Photo & Video TBD Hunt’s Photo & Video Events
FujifilmSponsorsVisit Fujifilm – Value from Innovation TBD Fujifilm Events
Delkin DevicesSponsorsVisit Delkin Devices – Superior Memory Trusted by Career Photographers TBD Delkin Devices Events
DatacolorSponsorsVisit Datacolor – Show Your True Colors TBD Datacolor Events
All Conference Sessions & ActivitiesEventClick on links in Title, Categories & Tags columns       
CognisysSponsorsVisit Cognisys – Capture the Hidden World TBD Cognisys Events
CanonSponsorsVisit Canon USA TBD Canon Events
Adirondack Photography InstituteSponsorsVisit 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 …
Character Models CompetitionEventWhen 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, …, ,
Female Models CompetitionEventWhen July 13 to TBD UploadURL TBD WhatYour processed model photos Type Competition Skill All Speaker If you have a problem with your submission for the competition or questions regarding the competition, please email …, ,
Female Models Photo OpActivities, Photo OpsWhen 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 TBDOutside – …, ,
Raptors Photo OpActivities, Photo OpsWhen Fri 1:00 pm – 5:00 pmWhere TBDBring Camera. Tamron will be loaning lens at event.Type Photo Op Skill All Speaker Sponsored by Tamron. Birds sponsored by Julie and Jim of Wingmasters. Borrow a Tamron lens. …, ,
Still Life, Mylar reflections, Underwater Flowers … Photo OpActivities, Photo OpsWhen 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. …,
Character Models Photo OpActivities, Photo OpsWhen 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 – …, , , , ,
Digital CompetitionActivitiesWhen 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 …, , ,
Competition Awards CeremonyActivitiesWhen 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 …,
Kathy Macpherson BacaSpeakersKathy Macpherson Baca New York Learn More TBD Kathy Macpherson Baca Events
Learn Macro Photography – How to Photograph InsectsPre-Conference, Sessions, WorkshopWhen 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 …, , , ,
Maximum Depth of Field – Using Focus Stacking and BracketingPre-Conference, Sessions, WorkshopWhen 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 …, , ,
A Morning with the Butterflies and FlowersPre-Conference, Sessions, WorkshopWhen 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 …, ,
Call for ModelsEventTBD Female Model Events
Model Activities TimetableEventTBD Female Model Events
Female Model ApplicationEventClick to download Word application form TBD TODO – convert to form CONTACT INFORMATION: Name: Street: Apt. #: City/Town: State: Zip Code: Cell #: Work #: Home #_______________ Age: Height: …
ScheduleEventPlease 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 GuildlinesEventNECCC 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 NotesEventThe 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 ClinicActivitiesWhen Sat 9:30 am – 4:30 pm. Stop by anytime.Where Campus Center 904 – 908 Speaker Precision Camera Dave Marsh & technicians from Precision Camera, Enfield CT are pleased to offer a …
Keynote – The Power and Passion of PhotographyActivitiesWhen 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 …,
Mastering Luminosity MasksPre-Conference, Sessions, WorkshopWhen 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 …, ,
Night Photo Shoot – Car Light Painting Demo Post-ProcessingCreativity, Digital, SessionsWhen 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 …, , ,
Night Photo Shoot – Car Light Painting Interactive DemoActivities, Creativity, Photo OpsWhen 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 …, , ,
Food & Still Life with Gerri Jones Photo OpActivities, Photo OpsWhen 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 …, ,
Floral Portraits with Padma Inguva Photo OpActivities, Photo OpsWhen 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 …, ,
Flowers with Anne Belmont Photo OpActivities, Photo OpsWhen 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 …, , ,
Still Life with Mark Battista Photo OpActivities, Photo OpsWhen 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 …, ,
Bob WattsSpeakersBob 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 …,
C. David TobiSpeakersC. David Tobi Maine Learn More David 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 …,
Frank T. SmithSpeakersFrank T. Smith Pennsylvania Learn More Olympus Visionary Frank Smith is a self-taught photographer whose love for the craft goes back to a very early age. Decades later, Frank’s passion for photography …
Jenn SherrySpeakersJenn Sherry Maryland Learn More Jenn is the Sales & Marketing Manager for Delkin Devices. She’s been with Delkin for the past 10years in various roles. She enjoys travel and street photography …,
Chris MurraySpeakersChris 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 …,
Michael KorenSpeakersMichael Koren Maryland Learn More Michael is a free-lance sports and event photographer in the Baltimore Washington area specializing in youth sports game action and team portraits. Michael’s passion for photography is …
Jamie Konarski DavidsonSpeakersJamie Konarski Davidson North Carolina Learn More Jamie is an award-winning outdoor & nature photographer with a passion for capturing and sharing intimate details of nature and landscapes. She embraces creative techniques …
Lewis KemperSpeakersLewis 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, …
Lori KeeferSpeakersLori KeeferPennsylvaniaLearn More Lori is an entrepreneur, educator, story teller, wife/mother and volunteer. Lori has served on 4 different PTA boards, designed & photographed the yearbook for elementary for 3+ …
Jerry KeeferSpeakersJerry KeeferPennsylvaniaLearn More Jerry is an entrepreneur, power engineer, educator, and artist. Jerry has worked extensively in the Power Industry since graduating high school. From the United States Air Force …
Gerri JonesSpeakersGerri 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 …
Adam JonesSpeakersAdam 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, …,
Padma InguvaSpeakersPadma Inguva New Jersey Learn More As an avid gardener and a graduate of Civil Engineering, she has managed to incorporate the two disciplines into fine art form of photography. While her …
Mark HilliardSpeakersMark HilliardSouth CarolinaLearn More Mark is an educator in all things photographic and a lifelong (55 years) Landscape, Wildlife & Fine Art Photographer. Mark has a deep technical background in …
Marc FarbSpeakersMarc 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 …,
Katrin EismannSpeakersKatrin 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 …,
Anne BelmontSpeakersAnne 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 upclose. It is the small, often …,
Daniel CharbonnetSpeakersDaniel Charbonnet HonPSA, EPSA, MNEC Massachusetts Learn More Dan is one of the 2018 Print Competition judges. Very active in the Photographic Society of America (PSA) and NECCC, he currently serves as …
Sean BagshawSpeakersSean 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 …
Suzette Allen & Jon YoshinagaSpeakersSuzette Allen & Jon Yoshinaga California Learn More Suzette is a long- time Photoshop instructor (18 yrs) and Hybrid pioneer who continues to reinvent herself to stay current with the changing landscape …, ,
David AkoubianSpeakersDavid 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. David learned his …,
Jacob MosserSpeakersJacob 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 …
Sarah MusumeciSpeakersSarah 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 …
Karen HuttonSpeakersKaren Hutton Nevada Learn More Karen is a Professional Fujifilm X Photographer, International Landscape and Travel Photographer, Voice. Through stunning imagery, humor, thought-provoking ideas and a genuinely positive outlook, she …,
Ed PediSpeakersEd 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 …
Mark BattistaSpeakersMark Battista Connecticut Learn More Mark is a fine artist, illustrator and photographer. He graduated from Paier College of Art in 1985 with a B.F.A . After working for several years as …
Jim MontanusSpeakersJim 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 …
Steve GettleSpeakersSteve Gettle Michigan Learn More Over the course of his 30-year career, Steve has spent countless hours creating hundreds of thousands of photographs capturing nature’s beauty around us. Steve’s images …,
Kurt BudligerSpeakersKurt 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 …
Elizabeth (Lisa) RyanSpeakersElizabeth (Lisa) RyanMassachusettsLearn More Lisa comes from a family of artists and art collectors in Denmark and the US.  After art school, she worked in advertising and industrial photography in …
Jürgen LobertSpeakersJürgen Lobert Massachusetts Learn More Jürgen is a Massachusetts-based fine art photographer born and raised in Germany. He received a Ph.D. in atmospheric chemistry from Gutenberg University in Mainz before moving to the US in …,
Peter BaumgartenSpeakersPeter 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 …,
Shiv VermaSpeakersShiv 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 …
William BarnettSpeakersWilliam Barnett APSA, GMPSA, AFIAP, MNEC Connecticut Learn More Bill is a frequent lecturer and judge for camera clubs throughout New England. He is a member of the Photographic Society of America …
Conference TimetableEventSign 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 AttendeesActivitiesWhen 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 Join …
Print CompetitionActivitiesWhen Dropoff: Fri 10:00 am – 8:00 pm, Sat 8:00 am – 12:00 pmJudging: Sat 1:00 pmView Winners: Sat 9:00 pm – 10:30 pm, Sun 8:00 am – 1:00 pmPickup: Sun …, , ,
Door Prize ExtravaganzaActivitiesWhen Entry:Drawing:Where Main Level of the Campus Center  Come to the conference and you may go home with a brand-new camera or lens or another great prize from NECCC, our sponsors and …
Camera & Lens LoaningActivities, Camera & Lens LoaningWhen 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 Canon, …, , , , , , ,
Rad A. DrewSpeakersRad A. Drew Indiana Learn More Rad is an acclaimed photographer, teacher, and tour leader from Indianapolis, Indiana. He makes photographs with mirrorless and infrared cameras and assorted iPhones, and …
Lighting and Posing for Family PortraitsPortrait, SessionsWhen Planning two sessions Where TBD Bring – Type Session Skill Beginner, Intermediate Speaker Ed Pedi TBD Ed Pedi Events, , ,
Light This – Learn Studio Lighting and Outdoor LightingPortrait, SessionsWhen TBD Where TBD Bring – Type Session Skill Beginner, Intermediate Speaker Jim Montanus. Sponsored by Nikon. TBD Jim Montanus Events, , ,
Characters Portraits Live ShootPortrait, SessionsWhen 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. …, , , , , ,
Mobile Phone Editing for Creative ExpressionMobile device, SessionsWhen 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 …, ,
Fun with Mobile Phone PhotographyMobile device, SessionsWhen 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 …, ,
Snapseed Tips and TricksMobile device, SessionsWhen 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 …, ,
Creative Editing on Your iPhoneMobile device, SessionsWhen 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 …, ,
Into the Eye of the Sun – Creating Natural Looking HDR ImagesDigital, SessionsWhen 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 …, ,
Artistry Beyond the LensDigital, SessionsWhen 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 …, ,
Photoshop Fun – Workflow & Composites in PhotoshopDigital, SessionsWhen 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 …, , ,
Professional Masking & CompositingDigital, SessionsWhen 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 …, , , ,
Partners for Life – Photoshop & LightroomDigital, SessionsWhen 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 …, , , ,
Creating Painterly & Vintage Images in Topaz StudioDigital, SessionsWhen 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 …, ,
Photoshop – Developing for ImpactDigital, SessionsWhen 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 …, ,
Developing for Extended Dynamic RangeDigital, SessionsWhen 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 …, ,
Make the Magic! Composites with Complexity & CreativityDigital, SessionsWhen 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 …, , ,
The Subjective LandscapeNature, SessionsWhen 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 …, ,
Macro – How to photograph insectsActivities, Nature, Photo OpsWhen 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 …, , ,
Astro-Landscape PhotographyNature, SessionsWhen 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 …, , ,
Getting the Most Out of Your Wildlife and Nature PhotosNature, SessionsWhen 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 …, ,
Moving in Closer – Advanced Macro PhotographyNature, SessionsWhen 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 …, , ,
A New World Opens – Getting Started in Macro PhotographyNature, SessionsWhen 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 …, , ,
Go With the Flow – A Guide to Creating Dynamic Images of Moving WaterNature, SessionsWhen 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 …, ,
Astrophotography – Photographing the Beauty of the Night SkyNature, SessionsWhen 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 …, , ,
Photographing the Great Outdoors, An Exploration of Nature PhotographyNature, SessionsWhen 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 …, ,
Creating Successful Landscape ImagesNature, SessionsWhen 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 …, ,
Capturing the WildNature, SessionsWhen 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 & …, ,
Create your own Photography OasisNature, SessionsWhen 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. …, ,
Video for Photographers and VideographersGeneral Interest, SessionsWhen 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 …,
Color Management for Fine Art PrintingGeneral Interest, SessionsWhen 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 …, ,
Light Perfected – Travel PhotographyGeneral Interest, SessionsWhen 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 …, ,
Memory Cards, SSD, Backing Up, & Sensor CleaningGeneral Interest, SessionsWhen Planning two sessions Where TBD Bring – Type Session Skill Beginner, Intermediate Speaker Jenn Sherry. Sponsored by Delkin. TBD Jenn Sherry Events, , ,
How to Create Stunning Night PhotographsGeneral Interest, SessionsWhen 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 …, ,
The Incredible Life of Legendary Kodak Photographer Neil MontanusGeneral Interest, SessionsWhen 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 …, , ,
Exploring Street PhotographyGeneral Interest, SessionsWhen 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 …,
How to Brand Yourself to Sell Photos & Entice ClientsGeneral Interest, SessionsWhen 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 …, ,
Creating Stunning Vertoramas of Architectural Interiors in HDRGeneral Interest, SessionsWhen 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 …, ,
Story, Art and the Power of Awe: Creating Signature Images from Truth and SoulGeneral Interest, SessionsWhen 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 …, ,
Art of Black & White Digital & Film Photography and TravelGeneral Interest, SessionsWhen 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 …, , , ,
Camera to Sharing without a ComputerGeneral Interest, SessionsWhen 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 …, , , ,
Multimedia for Storytelling – Hybrid Imaging Made Easy!General Interest, SessionsWhen 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 …, , , ,
Time-lapse ImageryCreativity, SessionsWhen 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 …, ,
Creative Elements of Architecture – Out with the RulesCreativity, SessionsWhen 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 …,
You Can Paint! DemoCreativity, SessionsWhen 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 …, ,
Pictures to Paintings – LandscapesCreativity, SessionsWhen 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, …, , ,
Daytime Long Exposure PhotographyCreativity, SessionsWhen Planning two sessions Where TBD Bring – Type Session Skill All Speaker Jürgen Lobert. Sponsored by NESOP. An introduction to daytime long exposure (DLE) photography. DLE records 1-15 minutes of time by using neutral density filters. …, ,
Light Painting and Drawing at NightCreativity, SessionsWhen  Double length session Where TBD Bring – Type Session Skill All Speaker Jürgen Lobert and Elizabeth (Lisa) Ryan. Sponsored by NESOP. This is an instructional & technical program to introduce photographers to light painting and light drawing at …, , ,
Interpretive Artistic Techniques In-cameraCreativity, SessionsWhen 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 …, ,
Expanding Your Creativity with Time & Motion TechniquesCreativity, SessionsWhen 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 …, ,
Light Painting: Angles & Lights & Cars, Oh My!Creativity, SessionsWhen 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 …, ,
Creating Still Life & Food Photographs with PizazzCreativity, SessionsWhen 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 …, ,
Creative Flower Photography – Part 1Creativity, SessionsWhen 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 …, ,
Infrared PhotographyCreativity, SessionsWhen  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 …,
Capturing Stunning Images of the Most Beloved Flowers Year-Round – Waterlilies, Tulips, Dahlias and OrchidsCreativity, SessionsWhen 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, …, , ,
Creative Flower Photography – Unleashing the Creative Spirit through the Magic of LensbabyCreativity, SessionsType Session When Planning two sessions Where TBD Bring– Skill Beginner, Intermediate 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 …, , ,
How to Create Still Life Images with ImpactCreativity, SessionsWhen Planning two sessions Where TBD Bring – Type Session Skill All Speaker Mark Battista Mark will share his approach for creating images that tell a story & express a mood. Topics covered will include suggested gear, …,
Composition with a Painterly ApproachCreativity, SessionsWhen 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 …, ,
Special Effects Photo Walk with Katrin EismannActivities, Photo WalkWhen 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 …, , ,
Landscape & Water Photo Walk with Kurt BudligerActivities, Photo WalkWhen 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. Register early to get your choice for workshops, photo walks, dorms … Click …, ,
Artistic Voice Photo Walk with Karen HuttonActivities, Photo WalkWhen 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. …, , ,
Impact Photo Walk with Lewis KemperActivities, Photo WalkWhen 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. Register early to …, ,
Nikon Photo Walk with Jim MontanusActivities, Photo WalkWhen 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 …, , ,
Fast Glass Photo Walk with Marc FarbActivities, Photo WalkWhen 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 …, , ,
Creative Expression Photo Walk with Chris MurrayActivities, Photo WalkWhen 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 …, , ,
Extended Dynamic Range Photo Walk with Sean BagshawActivities, Photo WalkWhen 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 …, ,
Panasonic Lumix Photo Walk with Suzette Allen & Jon YoshinagaActivities, Photo WalkWhen 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 …, , , ,
Architecture Photo Walk with Frank SmithActivities, Photo WalkWhen 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. Register early to get your choice for …, ,
Infrared Photo Walk with Jamie Konarski Davidson & Mark HilliardActivities, Photo WalkWhen Sun 7:00 am – 8:00 am Where TBD Bring Mobile device Type Photo Walk – PW3 Skill All Speaker  Jamie Konarski Davidson & Mark Hilliard The theme of this Photo Walk is infrared photography. Register …, , ,
Mobile Device Photo Walk with Michael KorenActivities, Photo WalkWhen 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. Register early to get your …, ,
iPhone Photo Walk with Rad DrewActivities, Photo WalkWhen 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. Register early to get …, ,
Selecting & Improving Images for CompetitionSessions, WorkshopWhen 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 …, ,
Night Photo ShootSessions, WorkshopWhen 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 …, ,
Vertorama Chapel Interactive DemoSessions, WorkshopWhen 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 …, ,
Night Photo Shoot – Live CompositeSessions, WorkshopWhen 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 …, , ,
Night Photo Shoot – Light PaintingSessions, WorkshopWhen Fri 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm inside, 9:00 pm – 11:00 pm outsideWhere TBD Bring Camera and Tripod Type Conference Workshop – CW10 Skill Intermediate Speaker Jürgen Lobert and Elizabeth (Lisa) Ryan. Sponsored by NESOP. Cost $42. After June 21 …, , , ,
Lightroom LaptopSessions, WorkshopWhen 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 …,
Macro Photo ShootSessions, WorkshopWhen 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 …, , , , ,
HDR – Next GenerationSessions, WorkshopWhen 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 …, , ,
Rembrandt LightingSessions, WorkshopWhen 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 …, ,
Posing & LightingSessions, WorkshopWhen Sat 12:45 pm – 4:30 pm or Sun 8:30 am – 12:00 pm Where TBD Bring Camera Type Conference Workshop – CW2 & CW3 Skill All Speaker Ed Pedi Cost $42. After June 21 $52.  Bring your camera and let …, ,
Conference Image ReviewSessions, WorkshopWhen 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 …, , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,
Kristi OdomSpeakersKristi 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 …
Pre-Conference Image CritiquePre-ConferenceWhen 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 …, , , ,
Advanced Camera Techniques & Tips to Win AwardsPre-Conference, Sessions, WorkshopWhen 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 …, , ,
Finding Your Artistic VoicePre-Conference, Sessions, WorkshopWhen Fri 8:30 am – 11:30 am Where TBD Bring – 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. When used to its fullest, …, ,
Put Them in a Beautiful Light – Portrait Lighting WorkshopPre-Conference, Sessions, WorkshopWhen 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 …, , , ,
Embracing ‘what if’ for Creative Post-ProcessingPre-Conference, Sessions, WorkshopWhen 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, …, , , ,
Floral PhotographyPre-Conference, Sessions, WorkshopWhen 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 …, ,
Creating Highly Stylized Images in Topaz StudioPre-Conference, Sessions, WorkshopWhen 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. …, , , ,
The Hadley Farm – Horses & BarnsPre-Conference, Sessions, WorkshopWhen 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 …, , ,
Photograph Birds of Prey and RaptorsPre-Conference, Sessions, WorkshopWhen 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 …, , ,
Character ModelsPre-Conference, Sessions, WorkshopWhen 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. …, , , , ,
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