Event Lighting Using On and Off Camera Flash
with Paul Stoloff
In this session, Paul Stoloff will be demonstrating the use of remote lighting using speedlights for fast paced event photography. He will discuss the basics of setting up remote triggers and the many ways in which speedlights can be controlled, positioned and mounted around just about any event space.
Paul will also demonstrate how you can set up simple remote triggered portrait lighting on-site, in order to capture stunning images quickly and efficiently. As with most of his set-ups, Paul will discuss the economics of doing all of this without breaking the bank. He will go through some of the lighting challenges and how to overcome them. Whether you are looking to enhance your already existing style or looking to give your look a complete makeover, this class will help you build the confidence and knowledge to do so. This workshop will offer valuable insight on how to implement off-camera lighting to expand your variety of services to meet clients' needs and improve your event photography.
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 PAUL STOLOFF
Paul Stoloff is a professional photographer in Metro Detroit specializing in Bar Mitzvah, Wedding and Portrait photography since 2010. In 2016 Paul retired from his long-term career as an engineer at Chrysler, in order to focus on his growing photography business.
In his spare time, he can be found capturing the natural beauty of the Great State of Michigan. Paul has been a member of DPPA since 2019 and is the current DPPA Treasurer. He is also an award-winning member of Professional Photographers of Michigan and Professional Photographers of America. He earned his CPP in 2021 and is currently working towards his Master of Photography.
Photoshop Foundation, with Emphasis on B&W Photography
by John Campbell
In this presentation John will walk you through Photoshop Bridge, Adobe Camera Raw and Photoshop. He will explain some fundamental workspace preferences to help you become more efficient with your workflow. He will share his favorite tips, keyboard shortcuts and the power of adjustment layers.
In the second part of the presentation John will demonstrate his process of converting raw images to black and white, with a meticulous sequence of adjusting and bringing the image to life.
This program is for anyone with Basic to Intermediate Photoshop Skill levels, but even Advanced Users will obtain valuable information to enhance their post processing knowledge base.
Bring your laptop if you wish to follow along but sample images and recording of the presentation will be provided to all participants.
ABOUT JOHN CAMPBELL
Photography is my calling, my profession, and the thing that will undoubtedly drive me crazy someday. I don’t photograph subjects. I photograph the way they make me feel. Admittedly, it’s a bit of a strange concept. But it’s true and it’s the best way to describe my approach to photography. I question every image I shoot. I assume perfection is impossible but I strive for perfection in every picture. If this is all you ever know about me, it’s enough to say you know me very, very well.
I have been involved with photography for over fifty years. As a young boy, I was fascinated by the images from National Geographic, Life, Look, etc. As a student at the University of Michigan, majoring in Biology, I added nature to my photographic repertoire. Upon graduation I became a high school Biology teacher but continued my interest in photography. In my early days of working in the dark room, I learned the zone system, processed 4x5 negatives and basically learned the mechanics of the dark room and the “perfect photo”. During this period of time, I felt my photography had leveled off when by coincidence I began to dabble in fine art black and white photography. Finally, the pieces of the puzzle were fitting in place. I studied photography with Monte Nagler, Howard Bond and have taken numerous photo workshops. I continue to teach photography at Schoolcraft College.
I have traveled to all 50 states and Italy, Greece, Scotland, France, Spain, Germany, Austria, Netherlands, Belgium, Poland, Czech Republic, England and Cuba to capture images. My new experiences help me to perfect my photo vision, while reminding me of the importance of carrying my camera with humor, compassion and curiosity.
"The camera is the least important element in photography." -Julius Shulman
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