Thursday, April 14, 2022 - 9am-5pm. Lunch will be included.

"Hands-On Studio Lighting"

Have you wanted to make the leap into studio lighting? Have you wanted to train your eye to “see” light? Then this is the class for you! This program is a full-day of hands-on lighting and experience. Intended for beginners and those who want to fill in gaps from self-learning, this class will help you learn to confidently use studio lighting. Bud Thorpe and Kim Buccheri will be sharing their decades of teaching experience. Learn how to set up, meter and use the light to create your vision. The morning will include a brief talk on “Why Studio Lighting?”. We move on to building our studio where you will break into small groups and learn to light a 3-light portrait set up – one light at a time. After lunch, we kick it into high gear with analyzing lighting and recreating it. By applying what you learn in the morning, you will get a much better understanding of the principles. Our models will be stuffed animals, so you can take all the time you need to get your lighting just right. Bring your camera and lens along with a comfortable pair of shoes. Additional information will be sent to participants in advance.

Thursday, April 14, 2022 - 9am-5pm. Lunch will be included.

"Professional Zoo Photography"

This program demonstrates how Canon Explorer of Light Adam Jones makes professional quality animal/nature images in the wild, and how the same tips and techniques can be used to capture great images of zoo animals. He'll demo the best camera set up to have the camera work the way you want, then discuss lens selection, composition, lighting focus concerns and eliminating distractions at the zoo. A short discussion of basic workflow and handling of higher ISO images that are completely noise free will follow. This workshop will include classroom time in the morning and photography at the Minnesota Zoo in the afternoon.

Thursday, April 14, 2022 - 9am-12:30pm.

"The Dreamy/Dramatic Location Portrait"

Spend the morning with Monica van der Maden to learn her techniques for creating dramatic animal portraits on location. Discuss how to plan your session including choosing the location, time of the day, and what equipment works best for your desired look. Use those skills working side-by-side with her on location to photograph a dog.

Thursday, April 14, 2022 - 9:00am-12:30pm.

"Branding"

Spend the morning with Cat Race discussing the best ways to BRAND your business. Branding is a way of identifying your business. It is how your customers recognise and experience your business. A strong brand is more than just a logo — it's reflected in everything from your customer service style, staff uniforms, business cards and premises to your marketing materials and advertising.

Thursday, April 14, 2022 - 1:30pm-5:00pm.

Due to huge demand, we have added a second pre-con class from Monica!

"The Dreamy/Dramatic Location Portrait"

Spend the morning with Monica van der Maden to learn her techniques for creating dramatic animal portraits on location. Discuss how to plan your session including choosing the location, time of the day, and what equipment works best for your desired look. Use those skills working side-by-side with her on location to photograph a dog.

Thursday, April 14, 2022 - 1:30pm-5:00pm.

"Photo to Masterpiece via Pastels"

Combine the traditional art world with the art of photography through the use of pastels on a printed image. This hands-on class will teach students how to apply pastels(chalks) to an image that is giclee printed on watercolor paper. This method gives the photographer another product line that will extend their present offerings to customers and creates a piece of art for customers to have a one of a kind masterpiece. Samples and supplies to color on and to take home will be supplied.