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PPA Merit Class:
On Location Workshop with Carl Caylor
* Please register early. This is a hands on class, so space is limited. Registration will close October 13, 2021 to ensure we have enough models for the workshop.
9:00 AM - 12:30 PM Photographing On Location in Ann Arbor
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM Break for Lunch
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM Computer Work at Studio Studio
This program will take you on a Natural Light and OCF Journey from the open scene you walk up to… all the way to a finished portrait.
Carl’s goal is to open your mind to the thought process that goes on when creating an image. He will discuss light, posing within the light, color harmony, composition, and more. When you leave this program, you will find new backgrounds in places you would normally walk by. You will see usable light, depth and dimensions like never before. You will understand when and how to work without strobes. You will know how to create emotion in your work and how to use psychology to your advantage. Yes. It is a lot to take in, but you can’t help but learn with the real stories, straight forward explanations and demonstrations of each and every detail.
You will also be creating images during this seminar. No waiting until you get home. Carl will make sure you understand these ideas and techniques before you leave. This is a “Hands-On” event. So bring your camera, reflectors, light weight portable lights (if you have them) and your computer. Yes… your computer. Carl will continue with workflow and custom darkroom techniques with images created during the day. He will share what he transferred from the old days of darkroom work into today’s digital world. Please make sure you have Photoshop and your RAW conversion software loaded before class.
Register early. Space is limited. Attendees must register and pay in advanced. No refunds or onsite registration.
Carl Caylor
PPA Certified, MPhotog.Cr, F-WPPA, Kodak-Alaris, F-ASP
Carl Caylor is a down-to-Earth, Portrait photographer and photographic instructor. He has been professionally involved in the field of photography for over 25 years. Carl is a Kodak Alaris Mentor. He is PPA Certified, a Master Photographer and a Craftsman with Professional Photographers of America. He is an International Affiliated Photographic Judge and has won numerous national awards for his photography, including 29 PPA Loan Collections and several Kodak Gallery and Fuji Masterpiece Awards.. He has shared his passion with photographers coast to coast in the USA, Canada, Mexico and Korea.
Carl is the author of the book, “Portraiture Unplugged” a guide to Natural Light Portraits,but he will discuss work with natural light, artificial light and a combination of the two. Carl is one of the most sought after instructors in the country because of his "Hands-On" coaching approach.
Evening Presentation: Before, After… How to Get There with Carl Caylor
Sponsored by White House Custom Color
Carl’s goal is to open your mind to the thought process that goes on when creating an image for both PPA print competition and for your client. He will discuss light, posing within the light, color harmony, composition, and more of the 12 elements of an artistic image in terms of client work and PPA Print Competition.
When you leave this program, you will find new backgrounds in places you would normally walk by. You will see usable light, depth and dimensions like never before. You will understand when and how to work without strobes. You will know how to create emotion in your work and how to use psychology to your advantage. Yes. It is a lot to take in, but you can’t help but learn with the real stories, straight forward explanations and demonstrations of each and every detail.
Carl is the author of the book, “Portraiture Unplugged” a guide to Natural Light Portraits, but he will discuss work with natural light, artificial light and a combination of the two. Carl is one of the most sought after instructors in the country because of his "Hands-On" coaching approach.
Evening Presentation:
World Photography - Off the Beaten Path with Ron Conigliaro
Ron is an avid award-winning professional photographer based in Detroit, who will take you on an amazing journey to exotic far away places and share his breathtaking images, stories and photography tips. His street portraiture, wildlife, and general travel location images will reignite your creativity, inspire you to travel and to explore the less known destination. In Ron’s images you can feel the chilling tension in the mountain lion’s eye, aroma of a street diner in Thailand, experience the sunrise vistas of Kyrgyzstan, or the dimly lit smile of Vietnamese merchant. Come spend an evening with us and you will learn how Ron joins Nat Geo photographers on exotic assignments, enters International Photography Competitions, and packs his camera gear.
ABOUT RON CONIGLIARO
Ron Conigliaro is an award-winning professional Photographer and Producer based in Detroit, Michigan. He has been masterfully capturing extraordinary moments in time and stunning, unique places in nature due to his extensive travels, adventurous spirit and true passion for photography. Ron prides himself on being a versatile photographer studying and shooting genres of many types. Also a professional Businessman and Musician, some may consider him a jack of all trades and master of every project he puts his mind to. At the start of his career, Ron fearlessly took the path less traveled, choosing not to go to college but instead learning to code on his own. His aptitude and hard work in teaching himself proved incredibly useful, as he was eventually able to establish his own software development business— Quantum Information System Solutions, Inc., where he currently serves as President and CEO.
Over the years, Ron has found success in this tech-based business venture, expanding it so now Quantum offices reach beyond the borders of the United States. This software business has allowed him to visit offices located all over the world. Due to his business travels, he was introduced to the beauties of the Earth and the varying cultures, foods and attractions to be discovered outside of his Michigan bubble. Ron’s exposure to the stunning landscapes and exotic wonders outside of the U.S. would fuel his motivation to embark on a career in photography.
Ron founded and is the current Owner and Operator of Zoom Room Studio and Ron Conigliaro Photography. His photography businesses allow him to capture every breathtaking moment of his travels. His skillful attention to detail, focus and perspective bring to life every image recorded through his lenses. His photos have been displayed in exhibits around the world, and published in numerous print and digital publications. Yet Ron remains humble and appreciative of his life’s journey and accomplishments. For every experience you would like to keep close to your heart, with a physical reminder to look back on through the years, Ron’s Zoom Room Studio will ensure you have that opportunity with expertly taken and brilliantly sublime photos to last a lifetime. Ron has seen the world, and Zoom Room Studio can show you the world you want to see through beautiful, personalized photos you will cherish forever.
On Location: Photography Workshop Around in Motown
Join Edelyn and friends on a visual historic tour of the great city of Detroit, where we will visit some of their favorite places to photograph. This will be a very interactive and "hands on" afternoon so bring your gear. We will have lighting and posing demonstrations, collaboration with other attendees to create portraits, and time to photograph on your own.
Annual Awards Ceremony
