Programs

Join commercial and editorial photographer Jennifer Pottheiser as she tackles the subject most valuable to all of us as photographers―the business of photography, Photo Biz 101. Jen will share stories and best practices from a lifetime in the industry to help get the work and images you want. The program is appropriate for all levels […]

TONE THEORY―The Principles of Tone Description: You've seen them, those images that make your jaw drop and leave you speechless.  They pull you in, you are captivated by them, and can't stop looking at them.  They leave a plethora of emotions swirling around in your brain and you just can't stop thinking about them.  But […]

In this presentation, Jeffrey Gabriel Silva will discuss compositional unity in photography and how such principles can be applied to your work. Composition is at the core of all great art and Jeff will introduce his favorite techniques used to unearth strong imagery when exploring and capturing subject matter with a discerning eye. Bio Jeffrey […]

With the iPhone being the most used camera in the United States, it’s important to learn how to take full control of your photography.  Join Nick Sinnott for an exploration of all the features and functions your iPhone camera has to offer. We’ll start with the basics and work our way up to more advanced […]

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 […]