Programs

Since its conception in 1839, photography has experienced a continual shift in process and functionality. The evolution of the medium has brought us to our current shoreline of artistic definition where we not only can make stunning photographic art but also conceptualize ideas and convey meaning within photographs in unique ways.  In this presentation, Cat […]

Join Angie for a discussion focusing on creative approaches to architectural subjects. Emphasis will be on architectural details and creating abstracts of the built environment. She’ll share how to uncover creative viewpoints and how to best utilize compositional tools to create more compelling images I’m a fine art and commercial architecture photographer based in Chicago […]

The Properly Equipped Macro Photographer Being a properly equipped macro photographer is not just about the equipment, but also equipping yourself with the how-to knowledge of macro photography. Mike will cover the most important equipment for macro photography, how to control depth of field, composition, and finding character in your subjects.  Bio Mike Moats is a […]

David started photographing in 1972, mainly as an aid for his illustrating and paintings of nature. He found that the rewards of photographing were better than drawing or painting, so he put down the pencils and brushes and continued with the camera and lens. In 1992 David decided to pursue photography as a profession. Since that […]

Making street portraits of strangers can be one of the most intimidating yet rewarding types of photography you will ever try. In this presentation, James Prochnik will share his experiences making photographs of strangers wherever he finds himself, from the suburban streets of Northern Virginia to his New York City home base. Through stories and […]

Join me for The Art of Fog!  Together, we will explore the magic of this moody weather phenomenon.   Spanning both art and science, The Art of Fog will review selected topics such as the types of fog and the meteorological elements necessary for formation, forecasting tools, symbolism and the ways in which its emotional […]

You’ve worked hard to develop your skills. You have all the right equipment. You’ve studied all the right things and mastered all the necessary software. You’ve spent countless hours behind the camera and in front of the computer, so you have solid technique and you’re technically proficient. You’ve definitely put in the time, and you […]

Great images require more than just tripping the shutter at the right time. They come from inside of YOU - your skills, your talents, and your creativity. Every child is creative, but somehow we lose some of that creativity as we grow up. This program will help you rediscover that creative child that lives within […]

Prior to October 2023, Lightroom was solely cloud based and I personally never used it. Now, Lightroom can also access local files, completely changing workflows so much that after 13 years of being a Lightroom Classic user, I now solely use Lightroom…and loving it!  Learn my workflow and reasons why it works for me. Bio: […]

Frank will discuss photographing in a foreign country and include images made by him and his wife in Umbria, Venice, Paris, England, and Japan. Among other things, Frank will discuss how he gets people to let him photograph their daily lives and activities, the best times to shoot on the street, why the most popular […]