2006
Fall Seminar
Program
Speakers -
Steve &
Edie Smith
Program
Sunday 1:00 - 4:30
Seniors – Gotta Love’em?
Stephen
and Edie will share from start to finish the current Senior
experience, Stephen’s way. Stephen’s way has evolved through the
years from low volume to high volume to low volume. Stephen
definitely feels the most exciting time is now – but extremely
challenging (which adds to the fun).
We will have some fun presenting some trends we see in the
portrait world, presenting some challenges we face in our
communities, the path we have chosen and how we walk it.
Stephen
Smith,
Master Photog., National Award Recipient,
Kansas Life Award, Several National, Regional and State Print
Awards, Past President of Kansas PPA,
Past President Topeka PPA, Currently serving on HOA Board
of Directors
Edie Smith
Currently serving on the Kansas Junior Board of Directors
Member of Topeka Chamber of Commerce
Senior Photography / Marketing that Works
Eric
Brunn & Jeremy Wieczorek
Program
Monday 10:00 - 3:00
Contemporary Weddings
Eric J. Brun, P.P.A. Certified, M.
Photog. Cr., A. I. E. , F. Ph.
Jeremy A. Wieczorek, P.P.A. Certified
M. Photog.
Weddings:
Capturing the Essence
As photographers, we
have a duty to create images that elicit an emotional
response from
the viewer. Never is that more true than with wedding photography.
The wedding day is filled with many mixed emotions; love, anxiety,
anticipation and surprise. We must get to know our couples well
enough to recognize and capture these emotions as they happen.
Eric and Jeremy will share with you how changing their approach has
not only made their experiences more fulfilling, but more profitable
as well. They will discuss how to integrate black and white
photojournalism into your existing style to give yourself a
distinctive edge. They will also address the power of
networking and the importance of the initial phone call and
consultation. Whether you are a seasoned wedding veteran or
relatively fresh in the world of weddings, come prepared to capture
the essence of this award winning duo’s illustrative wedding style.
Eric J. Brun-Master Photographer, Cr. P.P.A.
Certified, A.I.E., A.F. PH.
Eric is well known for his artistic approach to
portrait/wedding
photography. His style is a study of form and light
along with a natural ability to document the moment. Eric expertly
combines both the classical and photojournalistic styles. He prides
himself in the way he works with his clients to give them images
that are truly fine art. Eric has received the prestigious Kodak
Gallery Award 17 times and Fuji Masterpiece Award 8 times. He also
has had a total of 19 images selected to the Professional
Photographers of America Loan Collection highlighting the top images
in the country.
Alvin Duis Award winner PPN photographer of the year
2006, 2005, 2003, 2001, 1999
HOA Master photographer of the year 2006
HOA 1st Place-master wedding 2006 ,2001
NE. Presidents award winner 2006, 2005, 2004, 1999, 1992
NE. CPP Master print of year 2006, 2005, 2003, 2001
NE. Top Cumulative Folio case score 2002, 2001
Jeremy A. Wieczorek, P.P.A. Certified M.
Photog.
Jeremy has developed his own unique style of
documenting wedding stories with a sensitive and in-depth portrayal
of true human emotion. He blends his backgrounds in both fine art
photography and photojournalism for a distinct story-telling look.
His innovative style has earned him a reputation as a creative force
in contemporary wedding photography. Jeremy was named the Wedding
Photographer of the Year by the Professional Photographers of
Nebraska 2002 through 2005. In July 2002, the Professional
Photographers of America selected his wedding album as one of the
top ten in the United States.
Alvin Duis Award winner PPN photographer of the year
2004
NE. Wedding Photographer of the year 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005
NE. 1st Place folio "Wedding" category 2002, 2001
MOKAN Regional high score "Wedding" Album (95) 2002
PPA top ten "Wedding" album 2002
Cindy
Tiefenbrunn - Program Sunday 10:00 - Noon
PhotoShop ... Just getting started!!!
This class
will start with the basics explaining what the tools are and how
to use
them to get the job done. You will learn beginning techniques
that will be needed in normal daily production. These techniques
will include converting images to gray scale, adding just a
touch of color, basic facial enhancements, minor image
corrections, as well as simple special effects that will add an
extra special touch to your images. This class will be geared
toward the newest users of PhotoShop. We will help you to become
familiar with the interface and terminology of this very
powerful program.
Dan
Thornton - Program Sunday 10:00 - Noon
Advanced
Photoshop Tips & Tricks
Photoshop Off The Hook
Back by popular demand Photoshop Guru Dan
Thornton from Illinois, will be on hand to show us some more
tips and tricks. Dan’s lecture will be a combination of proven
ideas that have helped him
in business, print competition and in life. Your productivity
will be enhanced when you learn new and untapped CS2 automation
features, like "script event manager" and more. He will Raise
the bar on your creativity with several masking and layer mode
ideas plus a few fun things thrown in for good measure. You’re
sure to enjoy Dan’s laid-back style. His teaching is compelling
to the advanced imaging professional yet understood by the
novice photoshop user.
BIO
Dan is a four time Photographer of the Year
winner here in Illinois. He has over one hundred print merits
with 33 of his images in the PPA Loan Collection and 10 Kodak
Gallery Awards to his credit. Last year Dan received his second
score of 100 in competition and was one of a handful of
photographers in the world to have all four images accepted into
the Loan Collection in one year.
Let’s Get Back to Basic’s
of
Posing and Lighting.
By Carlton Ehlmann, M.
Photog. CPP
Monday 8:00 - 9:50 A.M.
For some time, program request have reflected an
interest in a long overdue refresher on the very basics of
posing and lighting. Carlton will help you understand how a few
basic principles will give your portraiture a new quality. The
Ehlmann studio produced many merit images from the elegance of
studio portraiture to the softness of boudoir.
This program will teach the basics of posing and
lighting. Carlton will demonstrate proper lighting patterns and
correct posing for both the male and female and will demonstrate
proper hand posing. After learning how to properly do studio
lighting he will go outdoors and demonstrate how to "find" that
lighting outdoors.
Bring your camera to record the "how-tos" so you
will remember when you get back to your studio.
If you are somewhat new to portraiture or simply
need a refresher, this program is one you certainly don’t want
to miss.
Carlton started in photography in 1969 and
continued operating a store front studio from his home until he
retired in 2002. He received his master’s degree from PPA solely
on portraits. He specialized in quality portraits following the
teachings of Master photographers. His favorite teacher was Don
Blair. Carlton learned the art of lighting and posing from Don
Blair. His work continued to carry on those ‘master lessons’
If you are somewhat new to portraiture or simply
need a refresher, this program is one you certainly don’t want
to miss.
Marketing -
Monday 8:00 - 9:50 A.M.
By Pam Bredenkamp
President of the Greater St. Louis PPA, Pam has
been a photographer since 1987. Pam received her formal
education in California and retuned to St. Louis in 1995 when
her husband returned from the US Navy. Pam’s studio has enjoyed
a steady period of growth which can totally be attributed to her
successful efforts in marketing.
In 2005 Pam received two AN-NE awards fro PPA,
which are given for outstanding development of marketing pieces.
Pam’s program once again shares with us her successful web site
marketing, and promises to help you take a step back and review
your own efforts in this arena. Simply speaking, we cannot just
sit back and wait for clients to walk in our doors. In this day
and age it is absolutely vital that we market ourselves and
promote professional photography.
Don’t miss this presentation!
