Programs

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 […]

Description: Join Nikon Ambassador, Kristi Odom, as she takes you on a journey around the world exploring wildlife and into the cosmic expanse beyond, not just learning about wildlife and wildspaces, but with expert tips on how to create impactful visuals that celebrate our planet and wildlife.   Photography is a tool to unlock the secret […]

Description: There is something deceptively simple about the creation of a diptych: just put any two photographs next to each other. Add a third photograph and you can call it a triptych. But is that all there is? If you take one photograph and cut it into three parts and present it together, is that […]

Description: Overpacking is a challenge for most travelers, and photographers seem particularly susceptible to this problem, especially when embarking on once-in-a-lifetime adventures. The fear of missing a prized image because a particular camera, lens, or even a tripod was left behind lingers in the back of our minds.  But bringing too much stuff creates its own […]