The Professional Photographers Association of Massachusetts is presenting international wedding photographer Jerry Ghionis on Tuesday, June 25, 2013 at the Haverhill Country Club, 58 Brickett Ln, Haverhill, MA 01830.
Jerry’s program starts at 10am (doors open at 9) and will go until 5pm.
PPAM is welcoming members of other New England state affiliates to this program and is offering a special rate for members of STATE affiliates (including PPANE members): $79, which includes lunch. Proof of affiliation will be required at the door.
Online registration can be found here.
Jerry’s Greatest Hits
by Jerry Ghionis, CPP, M.Photog, Cr.
TUESDAY JUNE 25, 2013 | 10AM
Jerry Ghionis is proud to present a “Greatest Hits” collection of his favorite tips, tricks and techniques that he has used throughout his entire career. Jerry will show you how to effortlessly evoke emotions from your subjects, then how to combine that with right light and pose to create images that look natural yet glamorous. Jerry will explain how he shoots through the eyes of a loved one for more emphatic and powerful story telling. He will also showcase some of his latest, greatest images including ones he created at his own wedding!
In a world where a new photographer seems to emerge onto the scene every hour, it can sometimes prove difficult to be one of the leaders in your market.
Jerry strongly believes that the art of business is seriously missing with most creative people and a strong work ethic is lacking to newcomers to the industry. He will instill confidence, knowledge and the street smart to not only survive in the wedding photography industry but also thrive with a balanced lifestyle.
Jerry will share how he has defined his own unique style and “look” over the years, that continues to evolve but doesn’t become predictable. Jerry will offer you a fresh perspective on traditional wedding photography and how he uses inspiration outside the wedding industry to influence his creativity and style. Every artist starts by imitating, which evolves to emulating others but how many truly innovate? Jerry will show you how the right mindset will ignite the desire to be the best artist you can be. Jerry will motivate you and help breathe new life into your photography.
Renowned for turning the ordinary into the extraordinary, Jerry will share some of his recent and best examples of how to bring out the best in a poor and challenging environment. After this seminar, you will never complain about having to work with an ordinary location ever again.
Jerry is relentless in giving you as much information as he can. You will be inspired, challenged, educated and entertained by one of the industry’s brightest stars.
More information and online registration: Jerry’s Greatest Hits
Light is the most important element of a photograph, posing properly is the icing on the cake. Hone your skills with this hands on class.
Raffle Tickets | $25 Each | Must attend to win!
Attend the 64th Annual Maine Photographic Exposition and Convention for a chance to win!
This year at convention (just 3 days away!) we are raffling off 4 great prizes!
- iPad Mini
- 1 Year MPPA Membership (if you are currently a member, next year is on us!)
- 2014 Full Convention Pass
- 2014 Print Case Entry Fee
The 2013 Maine Print Completion is just one week away!
Have you printed your competition images? Time is running out! Be a part of the 64th annual Maine Print Competition next Saturday, April 20th! Deadline for print case drop off is 3pm Friday, April 19th, at the DoubleTree Hotel, 363 Maine Mall Rd, S Portland, ME. Find more information and the official print rules here.
Don’t forget to register! MPPA Members can enjoy an All Inclusive Convention for just $149. Not a member yet? Join now! We would love to welcome you! But hurry – the price goes up $20 if you pay at the door, register in advance and save!
The Maine Photographic Exposition & Convention Book, with complete schedule, is available to view online here! Get in on fun! Amazing programs, valuable networking, a fun time with friends, print competition and more!
Join us for the 2013 Maine Photographic Exposition & Convention – April 19th-22nd – just 18 days away!
Be the Best Photographer You Can Be.
Don’t get left behind! Register today (click here) for the 2013 Maine Photographic Exposition & Convention, Friday April 19 to Monday April 22, for amazing programs, valuable networking, a fun time with friends, print competition and more! MPPA Members can enjoy an All Inclusive Convention for just $149. Not a member yet? Join now! We would love to welcome you! But hurry – the price goes up $20 if you pay at the door, register in advance and save!
View the convention book with complete schedule here!
ADOBE LIGHTROOM: BASICS FOR EFFICIENT WORKFLOW with Russell Caron
SUNDAY, MAY 19, 2013 | 1-4 PM
Location: 1 City Center, Portland, ME | Burton-Fisher Meeting Room (Food Court level)
Students should, but do not have to, bring a laptop computer equipped with a card reader, Adobe LR 4.3 (and PhotoShop, if available), and a memory card with at least 50 (preferably RAW format) not-before processed images from one or two shooting sessions.
Students will learn: What is Lightroom? Why is it so valuable to my studio workflow? How to download, backup. Cataloging, The modules, Image selecting, Image correction, Advance image correction, Relation of LR to PhotoShop and Adobe Camera Raw, Exporting & Web module.
Don’t Miss it! Register for this workshop and more today! Click Here
All proceeds to benefit the MPPA Speaker Fund – Help us bring amazing speakers to you all year round!
INDESIGN FOR ALBUMS with Brittany Bugaj
SUNDAY, MAY 5, 2013 | 1-4 PM
Location: 1 City Center, Portland, ME | Burton-Fisher Meeting Room (Food Court level)
In this workshop we will cover the basics of InDesign, how to set up templates for easy drag and drop album design. The skills learned here can be used to set up your own templates for albums & cards and other assorted printed materials. Knowledge of Photoshop is a plus (tools/menus are similar) but not needed.
Students will need: A computer (30 day trials of InDesign are available for Mac and PC directly from Adobe.com if you don’t already own it. Brittany is fluent in all versions so if you have an older version don’t despair!) Images you’d like to use to create an album and, preferably, your album companies specs for album design so you can create a usable template to take back with you.
Brittany graduated from Keene State College in 2003 with a bachelors in Graphic Design. While building her photography business she kept a solid foot in the design world, having started her career in a small shopper advertorial paper in Keene, NH and moving to weekly newspapers in Connecticut. After meeting “the hubs” in Connecticut she made the snap decision to move to Maine (three weeks from when the idea hit them to when they moved into a cozy apartment in South Portland). There she settled into an Art Director position working for a catalog where she handles all of the layout design and photography for the company.
Don’t Miss it! Register for this workshop and more today! Click Here
All proceeds to benefit the MPPA Speaker Fund – Help us bring amazing speakers to you all year round!
UNLEASHED! PET PHOTOGRAPHY TIPS with Joanne Lee
SUNDAY, APRIL 28, 2013 | 1-4 PM
Location: McKenney Photography, 148 Main St, Biddeford
Want to expand your business into the genre of Pet Photography? 62% of American households own at least one pet (APPA, 2011). It’s the perfect time to learn about this ever-expanding market in photography. Join Joanne Lee, of Joanne Lee Photography, for this hands-on workshop. You will learn tips and techniques for capturing your own pet portrait event. Other topics will be props, marketing and lighting. There will also be a hands-on shot with some four-legged friends!
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All proceeds to benefit the MPPA Speaker Fund – Help us bring amazing speakers to you all year round!
PRODUCT PHOTOGRAPHY with Andrew Davis
SUNDAY, APRIL 7, 2013 | 1-4 PM
Location: 1 City Center, Portland, ME | Burton-Fisher Meeting Room (Food Court level)
In this workshop, participants will learn the basic of photographing a variety of still life subjects using studio lighting as well as working with available light for the best results. Students should have a basic knowledge of digital photography including exposure, depth of field, focus, etc. Please bring a notebook, and your camera (optional).
Some topics that will be covered include:
*Lighting equipment – pack & head vs. monobloc, strobe vs. continuous, basic modifiers
*Lighting reflective objects
*Post production-composite images, retouching, background replacement
*Color management-color charts, monitor calibration, color profiles
*Location product photography for weddings
Andrew Davis is a commercial and wedding photographer who has been photographing antiques and fine art for auction houses, dealers and museums for the past five years. His photographs have appeared in Antiques and Fine Art, The Magazine Antiques, Architectural Digest, The Boston Globe and numerous scholarly publications.
Don’t Miss it! Register for this workshop and more today! Click Here
All proceeds to benefit the MPPA Speaker Fund – Help us bring amazing speakers to you all year round!
