Evening Online Presentation:
From Photo to Fantasy - Mastering Creative Photoshop Techniques
with Elena Ganusova
Have you ever thought about taking your images to the next level of creativity? Would you like to learn powerful yet simple editing techniques in Photoshop? Do you want to experience the magic of creating a completely new, fascinating, and one-of-a-kind piece of art? If so, this introductory class, taught by Master Artist and Photographer Elena Ganusova, is perfect for you!
In this session you will learn how to create unique, award-winning images step by step, from the initial concept, selecting the original images through editing and blending your creative vision, to the final masterpiece. Come ready to learn and explore your creativity. All from the comfort of your home.
Register early as space is limited.
Members are free. Guests must register and pay in advance. Register early for a discount. No refunds or onsite registration.
ABOUT ELENA GANUSOVA : PHD, M. Photog, Cr, CPP, M. Artist, TCD, TSD, TAD
Elena Ganusova was born and raised in Siberia, Russia. She earned a PhD in biophysics and has worked for over 25 years in academia, primarily in research labs. Elena's love for photography began at around six years old, watching her father perform magic in the darkroom he set up in their kitchen. Over the years, her passion for photography continued to grow.
Over the years, her passion for photography continued to grow. In 2013, after completing hundreds of hours of photography classes, Elena received a Photography Certification from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. During her studies, she met Colby McLemore,
M. Photog., Cr., CPP, who introduced her to the Professional Photographers of East Tennessee (PPETN) in 2013 and, a year later, to the Tennessee Professional Photographers Association (TNPPA) and Professional Photographers of America (PPA). Elena served on the PPETN board from 2016 to 2024, including a term as President from 2020 to 2021, and on the TNPPA board from 2017 to 2019 and again from 2021 to 2024. Elena was induced to the TNPPA Hall of fame in 2023 and got a National award in 2024.
Elena's unique discoveries in photography, combined with her extensive knowledge of Photoshop, led her to pursue Fine Art photography, resulting in numerous art exhibitions in the East Tennessee area, including prestigious shows at the Emporium and McGhee-Tyson Airport in Knoxville. From 2015 to 2024, she received numerous awards in local, state, national, and international photographic competitions.
Elena has earned several distinguished titles: Tennessee Certified degree (2017), Tennessee Service Degree (2018), and Artisan Degree (2022). She also achieved the Photographic Craftsman Degree (2019), Master Artist (2021), and Master of Photography Degree (2023) from the Professional Photographers of America.
Portrait and wedding photographers, even really successful ones, often have the same problem: the slow season.
What if you could build another source of income that could keep your studio busy all year?
What if you could take advantage of the high demand for headshots without hurting your boutique studio brand?
In this program, you will learn:
- How to craft a headshot brand and make it grow
- The different types of headshot jobs and how to price them
- How to communicate with B2B clients and speak their language
- Simple and effective marketing strategies
Whether you plan to grow an existing headshot brand or start something new, this class is a perfect primer to get you on the right path.
Register early. Space is limited. Attendees must register and pay in advance. No refunds or onsite registration.
ABOUT GARY HUGHES:
As the child of photographer parents, it is ironic that Gary Hughes's professional life included everything but photography until life led him back to the path for which he was ultimately destined, photographer. In 2008, he and his wife, Julie, founded Hughes Fioretti Photography, and, in the years since, have grown their business by making a name for themselves as THE place to get headshots in Central Florida.
Aside from running a studio in Winter Park, FL, Gary is also in demand as a photography educator and travels often, teaching his methods to photographers all over the world. His main focus as an instructor is to empower photographers to create the type of business that sets them free to live the kind of life they want.
Gary’s work has been featured in publications like Forbes, Rolling Stone, and Guitar World, while his educational articles have appeared in Professional Photographer, PetaPixel, Huffington Post, and Canon Learning.
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
1:00 - 2:30 pm Lunch
2:30 - 6:00 pm
Volume Headshot Masterclass
Do you ever notice the photographers posting all those big headshot jobs on social media and wonder, how do they get that kind of work? How do they pull it off? Or maybe you’ve done some team and event headshots and you want to book more of it and refine your process. This is a workshop you do NOT want to miss.
Gary Hughes and his team shoot 7,000 headshots a year, and he is going to spend a full day telling you exactly how he pulls it off.
In this full day workshop you’ll learn:
- Creating a B2B brand that businesses will respond to
- Crafting a website that will convert big leads into clients
- Marketing methods to bring in big clients
- How to bid for, book, and onboard corporate clients
- Shooting, organizing, and delivering team and event headshots (LIVE SHOOT)
- How to KEEP your clients once you have them
This is an incredible opportunity to learn from a photographer who is booking and shooting this work on a daily basis. You will get real answers to the important questions and zero fluff. Find out how to get organized, make more money, thrill your clients, and grow your business in a single day of education.
ABOUT GARY HUGHES
Annual Awards Ceremony
Please join us for an evening of fellowship and celebration! Catch up with old friends and meet new members, while looking forward to the upcoming membership year.
6:30 Festivities Begin
7:00 Dinner (cash bar available)
8:00 General Membership Meeting and Awards Ceremony
Meet the newly appointed 2024 DPPA executive board and directors.
Show your support for fellow members as they receive service and competition awards, including the 2024 Photographer of the Year!
Everyone must be registered to attend. Registration ends after June 15th. No walk-ins or late registration.
