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On The Road: Los Angeles
Monday, July 15, 2013 - Tuesday, July 16, 2013
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Here is a list of Speakers and Tracks:
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Yervant
Genuine Reinvention
Sponsored by Graphistudio
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Yervant is a master at turning new styles into international benchmarks. Proficient in all aspects of technology, his ability to adapt through genuine reinvention continues to wow us. In this session, he’ll share new images and discuss the impact of the economic downturn. Hear how new trends and other factors have affected the industry and how his studio survived, while repositioning their brand at a higher echelon.
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Lindsay Adler
How to Conquer the Ten Most Challenging Lighting Situations, Easily
Sponsored by SIGMA + Millers
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You don't always have the ability to shoot in ideal
light, but you’re expected to create beautiful images regardless of conditions.
In this session, Lindsay Adler will cover the 10 most challenging lighting
situations and how to conquer them. She’ll also discuss light modifiers, flash
and other ways to handle the most difficult lighting situations.
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Mike Long
Plain Jane to Pin-Up Bombshell
Sponsored by Finao
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Pin-Up photographer Mike Long will walk you through turning your clients
from the girl next door into a pin-up superstar. Along the way he'll
show you how to incorporate pin-ups in your studio's line-up, plus offer
some trade secrets for getting those awesome relaxed smiles and 'oops'
faces!
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Roberto Valenzuela
Take a Ride on the Wild Side!
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A high-end wedding is a fast-paced and unforgiving environment, where the challenges keep stacking up, yet the client’s expectations remain higher than ever. Learn how to forecast and respond to potential problem scenarios as well as psychological tactics for diffusing difficult people. Roberto Valenzuela will show you the techniques he uses to efficiently capture high-level, artistic images in any situation, for wedding photography at the highest level.
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Jared Platt
Post-Production Speed in Lightroom and Photoshop CS6
Sponsored by Adobe |
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Whether you are shooting portraits, editorial or weddings, you spend a lot of time behind the camera, only to be followed by even more time behind the computer. It's time to reverse that equation and spend your time where you make your money. Join Jared Platt as he demonstrates a lightning-fast and effective strategy for using Lightroom and Photoshop to make short work of the overwhelming task of post-production. Jared will also demonstrate some of the powerful new features in Lightroom 5 beta.
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Chuck Arlund
Hot, Sexy Light
Sponsored by Millers
See the video Interview with Chuck
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Learn how to walk into any lighting situation without fear and nail the image. See inside Chuck Arlund’s head as he transforms his vision into an image. Learn how he utilizes whatever’s around to create the light—everything from his own modifiers to broken mirrors.
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Rafael “RC” Concepcion
Advanced Retouching and Special Effects
Sponsored by Kelby Training |
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In this class we'll kick it up a notch and dive in to some more advanced retouching techniques for portraits. We're also going to dive in to one of the industry's hottest topics right now - compositing. We'll show you the key to unlocking the secrets of Photoshop's selection tools for perfect selections every time. And we'll show you all the tips and tricks to placing a person from one photo into another photo so that the lighting, shadows, and overall atmosphere look dead on. Finally, we'll finish up with some of the hottest trends today in special effects for finishing off your photos with that professional, yet creative look.
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Pete Collins
Professional Portrait Retouching (The Basics)
Sponsored by Kelby Training |
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Photographers get paid for shooting, not retouching, yet everyone expects fully retouched results. In this seminar you’ll learn how to get pro-quality, retouched final images without spending hours on every file. Pete Collins will present step-by-step methods for fixing, enhancing and finishing your portraits in Photoshop. You'll also learn the best techniques for enhancing facial details and subtle body-sculpting tips to make your subjects look their best.
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Matt Kloskowski
Advanced Retouching and Special Effects
Sponsored by Kelby Training
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In this class we'll kick it up a notch and dive in to some more advanced retouching techniques for portraits. We're also going to dive in to one of the industry's hottest topics right now - compositing. We'll show you the key to unlocking the secrets of Photoshop's selection tools for perfect selections every time. And we'll show you all the tips and tricks to placing a person from one photo into another photo so that the lighting, shadows, and overall atmosphere look dead on. Finally, we'll finish up with some of the hottest trends today in special effects for finishing off your photos with that professional, yet creative look.
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Moderator: Debra Weiss
Panelists: Glen Wexler, Mike Piscatelli & Tierney Gearon
TALK! Top Photographer Perspectives on Commercial Work
Sponsored by Photo District News (PDN)
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Creative Consultant Debra Weiss talks with three leading photographers about what makes them tick. Who inspires their work and how do they balance their business and personal life? How do they keep their creative juices flowing and what do they envision for the future? In this session, you’ll gain a wealth of knowledge and behold spectacular imagery from photographers at different levels in their careers.
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Vanessa Joy & Rob Adams
Beyond the Same Day Edit
Sponsored by Black River Imaging |
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In this session, Vanessa Joy + Rob Adams will show you how to photograph a wedding with publications in mind, maximize your SEO and Facebook social marketing, plus capture new leads without costly advertising. You’ll learn how to improve all your wedding workflow, social media and marketing tasks on the night of the wedding—while wowing your clients and their guests with a same-day slideshow and album.
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Joe Simon
A Journey in Visual Storytelling
Sponsored by Panasonic |
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Join wedding cinematographer Joe Simon as he breaks down his film productions and shows how he crafts each of his storylines step-by-step. Wedding and event photographers looking to push their skills to the next level will benefit from Simon’s knowledge and the inner thinking behind his shoots and cuts to make your films stand out from the rest.
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Colleen Wainwright
ASMP's Photo Business Boot Camp
Sponsored by American Society Media Photographers (ASMP) |
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Building a successful photography career takes more than great pictures. You need a solid understanding of core business skills. This engaging and informative seminar provides a comprehensive overview of the essential business tools all photographers must understand. From insurance and taxes to licensing, pricing and paperwork, you’ll get the needed tools, knowledge and resources to build a successful business as an independent creator.
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Jenna Close
Build a Better Business through Branding, Marketing & Sales
Sponsored by American Society Media Photographers (ASMP)
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In today’s highly competitive photography market, talent alone won’t get you far. To grow a successful business, you need a solid understanding of branding, marketing and sales. Full of practical tips and actionable advice, this lively and pragmatic seminar will help you find the right prospects for your business, engage them effectively and close the deal.
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Ryan Brenizer
Turning a Bad Situation into Great Wedding Photos
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The true mark of a successful wedding photographer is not your skill when things run smoothly, but how you manage when things go horribly wrong. Ryan Brenizer will share the lessons learned during 300+ weddings and years of photojournalism work—from overpowering the sun with hand-held flashes to handling insecure couples and apathetic groomsmen. Most importantly, he’ll show you how to do it very, very quickly.
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Peter Hurley
The Art Behind The Headshot: Top 10 tips
Sponsored by B&H |
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In this class Peter delves into his top 10 most critical tips for creating a successful headshot. You'll get his take on positioning your subject along with insight as to how you can pull creative and captivating expressions out of your subject. These tips are rooting in Peter's firm belief that direction in portraiture is the icing on the cake, so these gems are sure to get you firing in the right direction whenever someone steps foot in front of your camera.
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Mary Virginia Swanson
Understanding the Value of Your Work within Multiple Markets
Sponsored by American Society Media Photographers (ASMP) |
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One of the most exciting recent developments for photographers is the growth of new markets for their work. Whether shown on a museum wall or in a corporate office, reproduced to promote a book cover or advertise a product, the value of that photograph is different for each buyer. In this seminar, Mary Virginia Swanson will discuss the value of your work within today's photography marketplace. |
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Note: Speakers and Tracks are subject to change |
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Hotel Information |
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| July 15-16 |
Los Angeles
LAX Marriot |
$129 + taxes (per night)
Special offer rate expires 6/24 promo code nieniea
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