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Why do I like PhotoPlus Expo so much? It's because many of the educational sessions run for a full two hours, giving presenters tons of time to demonstrate hands-on photography techniques in detail. It's the one show I never miss.
With an aim to satisfy the huge demand for education among photography enthusiasts and professionals, October's PhotoPlus conference and product expo in New York today announced more than 80 seminars, photo walks and master classes. They span lighting, portraiture, video, post-production, social media, marketing, and more. Registration is now open at the PhotoPlus website. The seminars take place Oct. 29 through Nov. 1 at the Jacob Javits Convention Center in New York City.
Offering more than 80 seminars in nine thematic tracks, interactive classes and presentations have grown to include subjects such as portraiture, weddings and events, filmmaking, business, and social media/marketing. Speaking to its commitment to both emerging and professional photographers, this year’s PPE educational seminars will guide attendees in adapting to industry trends. The new Master Classes will offer a more in-depth and intimate learning experience, thanks to a 25-person limit.
Conference Tracks and Seminars
Seminars at this year’s PhotoPlus Expo are segmented into nine tracks to help attendees quickly locate and register for specific seminars. Conference tracks include: Business, Filmmaking, Genres, Lighting, Portraiture, Post-Production, Social Media/Marketing, Steps, and Weddings & Events. Each of the seminar descriptions can be viewed on the PPE website via the Conference Schedule drop down menu or a downloadable PDF Seminar Schedule & Registration Pricing Grid.Business Track
Seven seminars aim to help attendees manage and grow their business, including:- How to be Your Own Best Rep (Debra Weiss/Andrea Kaye)
- Your Picture on the Wall: Building a Career in Fine Art Photography (Andrea Meislin, Catherine Edelman, Sasha Wolf, W.M. Hunt)
- To Be Published, or Self-Publish? Options for Artists Today (Mary Virginia Swanson)
- Growing Your Business When Everyone Has a Camera (Judy Hermann)
- Creative Estimating to Connect with Your Clients (Frank Meo)
- Road to Seeing: Nurturing your Creative Sensibility (Dan Winters)
- PDN's 30: Strategies for Young Working Photographers (Amy Wolff, Dina Litovsky, Greer Muldowney, Marcus Smith).
Filmmaking
Nine filmmaking seminars include:- Two-Day Intensive Filmmaking Class (Joe Switzer)
- Shoot. Edit. Sell. (Joe Switzer)
- A Road-Map to Independent Filmmaking (Ela Their)
- Master Class: Mastering Audio for Event Filmmaking (Adam Forgione)
- Creative Concepts for Event Filmmaking (Kevin Shahinian)
- Making the Transition from Photography into Filmmaking (Eduardo Angel, Ted Kawalerski, Vincent Laforet, Derick Rhodes)
- Capturing Greatness: Vincent Laforet on Developing Engaging Photo and Video Productions (Vincent Laforet)
- Small Crew, Big Results (Joe Simon)
- Filmmaking Essentials for Photographers (Eduardo Angel)
Genres
This track of seminars covers an eclectic mix of photographic genres and techniques including architectural photography, working with color, and best tips for great travel photography. Some of the 11 seminars in this track are:- Architectural Photography: The Photographer/Client Relationship (Ty Cole / Ted Porter)
- Master Class: Creative Innovation Within Photography (Benjamin Lowy)
- Perception, Light, Gesture, Color and New Work (Jay Maisel)
- Turning Ideas Into Pictures: A Personal Story (Cig Harvey)
- Beauty and the Athlete (Walter Iooss)
- Master Class: The Human Canvas (Art Wolfe)
- Top Ten Secrets to Great Travel Photography (Andy Katz)
- Earth is my Witness (Art Wolfe)
Lighting
The Lighting track offers 13 seminars, including two Photo Walks scheduled for Wednesday, October 29th. Lighting track seminars include:- Photo Walk 3: Off-Camera Lighting for Portraiture & Fashion (Moshe Zusman)
- Photo Walk 5: Photo Walk (Zach Arias)
- Lighting and the Dramatic Portrait (Michael Grecco)
- Light Fast and Well with Hotshoe Flash (Joe McNally)
- Posing Magic: The Art of Flow (Doug Gordon)
- Master Class: Electronic Flash for Natural Light Photographers (Kevin Ames)
- Master Class: The Perfect Light (Roberto Valenzuela)
- Digital Vision in Low Light (Gerd Ludwig)
- Portraits on Location: Capturing Personality and Place (Brian Smith)
- Master Class: Mastering Beauty Light (Dixie Dixon)
- Night Photography: Step-by-Step (Gabriel Biderman, Jill Waterman, Matt Hill)
- Mastering Speedlights (Lou Jones)
Portraiture
PhotoPlus Expo attendees have a selection of 10 seminars to help them master the art of portraiture, including:- Photo Walk 2: Giving Words to the Portrait (Ruddy Roye)
- Creating Art Anywhere (Brooke Shaden)
- Master Class: The Power of the Face: A Roadmap to Great Portraits (Hernan Rodriguez)
- Set Design: From Blank Space to Beautiful Images (Brooke Shaden)
- The Art of Motion in Fashion & Beauty Photography (Sarah Silver)
- The Big Picture: Editorial Photography Behind the Scenes (Art Streiber)
- The Headshot as a Digital Brand (Peter Hurley)
- Fundamentals of Dog Portrait Photography (Winnie Au)
- Style, Vision & Technique: Shooting Portraits with Intention (Gregory Heisler)
- Posing Secrets Uncovered: Fundamentals to Flattering Every Subject (Lindsay Adler)
Post-Production
To improve your Photoshop skills, learn how to use masking and compositing, or even building a custom data storage system, check out some of the eight seminars offered in the Post Production track below:- Photoshop and Lightroom - Everyday Timesavers (Julieanne Kost)
- Retouching Techniques for the Professional Look (Carrie Beene)
- Master Class: Professional Masking & Compositing (Katrin Eismann)
- Producing Epic Composite Imagery (Benjamin Von Wong)
- Storytelling through Photoshop (Renee Robyn)
- Designing Your Ideal Data Storage (Peter Krogh)
- Your Exhibition: The Checklist (Mary Virginia Swanson)
Social Media / Marketing
The seminars in this track teach how to properly and effectively use social media to increase brand awareness. This track includes seven seminars to help navigate through the intricacies of social media and maximize the use of mobile devices, including:- Leading the Revolution in Smart Phone Photography (Andrew Delaney, Benjamin Lowy, Patrick Donehue, Stephen Mayes)
- Cross Media Projects: A New Path for Visual Storytellers (Doug Menuez, Ed Kashi, Julie Winokur, Rick Smolan, Jessica Dimmock)
- Using Your Networks to Get Work (Andy Baker, Joey L., John Bragle, Sam Spratt)
- How to Land Assignments for Social Media Advertising (Brian Derballa, Conor Risch, Jacob Pritchard, Jamie Applebaum, Jesse Miller)
- Paths to Success: Photographers Intensive (Heather Elder, Juliette Wolfe Robin, Kevin Steele, Michael Grecco, Theresea Raffetto
- Navigating Multiple Photo Markets (Julie Grahame, Louisa J. Curtis, Megan Re, Michael Kaminski, Sarah Rosen)
- The 21 Traits of Successful Photographers (Patrick Donehue)
Steps
The Steps track at PhotoPlus Expo incorporates several seminars that cover techniques that can be applied to nearly all aspects of photography and video. Some of the 10 seminars in this track include:- Photo Walk 1: Street Photography: "Love the Process" (David Carol)
- Photo Walk 2: Street Photography - Animated! (Giulio Sciorio)
- Master Class: Bulletproof Digital Tech-ing on Location (Douglas Sonders)
- The Craft and Passion of Fine-Art Digital Printing (Stephen Johnson)
- Alternative Processes: On the Road with Lisa Elmaleh (Lisa Elmaleh)
- Master Class: Benjamin Von Wong & Renee Robyn
- Insights Into Contests and Competitions
- The Passionate Photographer: Becoming The Photographer You Want to Be (Steve Simon)
- How to Take Better Pictures with Your Mobile Device (Dan Burkholder, Katrin Eismann, Ruddy Roye)
Weddings & Events
From the latest posing techniques for brides, grooms, and bridal parties to the best practices for unique boudoir photography, these four seminars help seasoned or emerging event photographers hone their skills and develop their reputation as creative thinkers and genuine artists. Seminars in this track include:- The Most Important Lessons Learned Over a Lifetime in Photography (Cliff Mautner)
- The Building Blocks of Flawless Posing (Roberto Valenzuela)
- Establish your Best Practices: Bridging Talent and Success (Christian Oth)
- Boudoir and Portrait Basics (Jennifer Rozenbaum)
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