The New England Camera Club Council

2007 Conference: Program Descriptions

• General Interest

  Cut Glass Details Under Black Light by Daniel Charbonnet, FPSA, MNEC (MA)
  This abstract photography technique is one of many to let you enjoy using black light as the light source.  This particular technique uses close-up details of cut glassware to create the abstract designs. This is a two-part program. The classroom portion of the program will show attendees how to set up their own equipment to take these types of images as well as instructions in the equipment and techniques needed.  The shooting session will give you the opportunity to take actual images using the presenter’s set-up and glassware.  To take advantage of the shooting sessions, attendees will need close-up equipment and if possible, a cable release.  Macro lenses are best but extension tubes and filter type close-up lens also work well.  Please note: This is a close-up technique that requires at least .5x magnification (2” x 3” picture area).  A so-called macro zoom may only provide .25x to .33x magnification when used alone.  (B,I,A)
  
  Daniel Charbonnet, FPSA, MNEC is well known as a top nature photographer but his talents extend far beyond this specialty.  He creates exciting images with a variety of materials and when he has perfected that technique he kindly shares them at camera clubs and conferences by doing “camera on” setups for the attendees.  A member of several camera clubs including Stony Brook and Greater Lynn, he is past chairman of the Yankee Photographic Society and the Massachusetts Camera Naturalists and is the current chairman of PSA’s Nature Division.  Dan is a multi-star exhibitor at PSA exhibitions and an experienced judge and commentator in all aspects of photography, be it slides, prints or digital.  He regularly runs contemporary and creative workshops at PSA conferences, Yankee seminars, and numerous other area camera clubs.

  Flower Portraits by Barbara Ellison (VA)
  Photographing these lovely ladies is just the beginning.  We will discuss lighting, inside and out – picking the perfect subject, and viewing flowers in terms of color and shape.  Once they have been captured we will examine different ways to present them from straight prints through hand-coloring. (B,I)  Sponsored by Canon
  
  Barbara Ellison, a Pro Market Representative for Canon USA since 1989, has had the opportunity to try her hand at photographing various subjects ranging from political events to sports, and scenic to macro.  She has been a frequent speaker at NECCC Conferences for Canon.

  How to Create a Photography Website by Michelle Fontaine (MA)
  As a photographer or photography enthusiast ,you want to learn how to create a basic website without paying a designer to do it for you.  You want to learn how to build it, knowing you’ll not only save a significant amount of money, but you’ll have the knowledge and tools to upload images when you want to, change it on the fly, and evolve it into your own unique site which will reflect good web standards and your good taste.  Microsoft’s new Front Page Expression Web is the software used for this program.  (I,A)
  
  Michelle Fontaine has combined a decade of experience building websites for the corporate world with her love of photography and opened her own business.  One of the creative services offered through M. Fontaine Productions is assisting photographers with developing their own websites to enhance and market their photography.  She enjoys both event and fine art photography. Michelle is also a camera club program contributor, speaker at local events, and the official photographer for the Blackstone Valley National Corridor Commission.  More information can be found at www.mfontainephotography.com.

  Architecture: Inside and Out by Steve Gottlieb (MD)
  In this class we address the best time of day to shoot, how to compose, lens requirements, capturing building details, combining elements of nature with man-made structures, dealing with “perspective distortion”, and capturing people and the environment in an architectural context.  We also discuss how to supplement available light (natural and artificial) with flash and other artificial light sources, and how to balance indoor and outdoor light.  (B,I,A)
  
  Steve Gottlieb has photographed interiors and exteriors for architects, interior designers, real estate developers, construction companies, advertising agencies, and editorial publications.  Steve’s five published photographic books contain many exterior and interior building photos.  One of his books, Abandoned America, was selected by both People Magazine and USA Today as “2002 Gift Book of the Year."  Noted architect I.M.Pei declared, “Gottlieb is not just an architectural photographer…he is a true artist.” Steve is the founder and director of Horizon Photography Workshops in northeast Maryland, where he teaches architectural photography and other courses. His work can be seen at www.horizonworkshops.com.

  Soulscapes by Raymond Guillette, MNEC (MA)
  This program explores the what, where, when, and why of landscape photography.  You will understand how to make unique and creative images that express your feelings about the landscape.  As the photographer, you will make choices that make the viewer see what you saw, and you will learn how to plan an audio-visual sequence in the field. (B,I,A)
  
  Raymond Guillette, MNEC has been involved in photography since childhood.  His greatest thrills in photography are getting lost in the creative process, and producing and performing audiovisual shows.  These shows have been part of conventions from Maine to Florida.  Ray has presented at NECCC Conferences with sixteen different programs both for the Camera College and Showcase Theater.  He is past president and long standing member of the Stony Brook Camera Club and is a vice president on the NECCC board. Ray’s work and his article were recently published in Outdoor Photographer.

  Live Shoot: Using Off-Camera Strobes to Enhance a Wide Variety of Photographs by Vincent Laforet (NY)
  This program involves a live shoot with both a variety of Canon and Elinchrome strobes to demonstrate the versatility of these types of artificial lights.  Vince will demonstrate both E-TTL as well as different light modification attachments that dramatically change the quality of light.  We will explore many of the basic lighting principles and techniques.  Vince will be shooting wirelessly so that audience members can see the resulting images displayed on-screen seconds after they are shot digitally.  This flash demonstration will give all attendees a better idea of how to use both on- and off-camera flash – as well as heavier duty strobe kits.  (B,I,A) Sponsored by Canon
  
  Vincent Laforet is a Pulitzer Prize winning photojournalist.  He has been named as one of the one hundred most influential people in photography by American Photo Magazine. Vince has been called upon to cover major news and sporting events around the world ranging from national disasters and international conflicts, to the Olympics.  He recently modified his staff position at the New York Times to become the first national contract photographer, and is now engaged in editorial, portraiture, commercial, and corporate projects.  His approach to aerial photography has been singled out as one of the most unique and interpretive among photographers today.  Vincent Laforet’s work has been published in most major publications around the world including Vanity Fair, Time, Newsweek, Life, National Geographic, Stern, Sports Illustrated, and Paris Match.  This very charismatic photographer is back by popular demand this year with a teaching presentation using off-camera strobes.  www.laforetvisuals.com

  F8 and Be There: Strategies for Being in the Right Place at the Right Time by Joe LeFevre (NY)
  This program will provide tips on how to choose locations for successful landscape photographs.  Richly illustrated with Joe’s images from across the United States, topics covered will include the use of the Internet, photographic books, magazines, guide books, topographic maps, and scouting.  The session will end with a case study of a week- long trip to the Colorado Plateau.  (B,I,A)
  
  Joseph LeFevre is a professor of chemistry at the State University of New York at Oswego, with over twenty five years of experience in landscape photography.  He has won numerous awards, including four consecutive first place finishes in the Professional Color Photography Division of the New York State Fair.  Joe has exhibited at the Everson Museum of Art in Syracuse, NY and the Arnot Art Museum in Elmira, NY.  His work has appeared nationally in Outdoor Photographer magazine, and in numerous regional publications including Adirondack Life magazine and wall calendar, and New York State Conservationist magazine.  www.joelefevrephoto.com

  Composition and Lighting: The Key to Success by Gary Stanley, MNEC (MA)
  I think it has finally happened!  Digital has been with us awhile and it is beginning to sink in.  Digital has changed nothing!  We still need to exercise good photographic technique no matter how the image will be captured.  Getting it right in the camera first makes the most sense, and composition and lighting play a key role in the success of our photography. (B,I,A)
  
  Gary Stanley, MNEC is a nationally known professional nature, landscape, and wildlife photographer based in New England.  For over fifteen years Gary has led photo tours and lectured to photographic clubs and organizations in both the U. S. and Canada.  Gary is also a monthly guest on Photo Talk Radio out of San Diego.  He has been both a senior editor and managing editor for an on-line photography magazine, writing regular monthly articles on digital and traditional photography.  His own website is a great informational resource featuring excerpts from his books.  Check www.light-chasers.com for a complete schedule listing and locations for his seminars and workshops. 

  Art of Interpretation: Thinking Outside the Box by Tony Sweet (MD)
  This program is a digital presentation illustrating various methods of interpreting water based subjects (dew drops, reflections, clouds, fog, etc) based on his latest book, Fine Photography: Water, Ice and Fog.  Lens selection, perspective, special filters, white balance, and special techniques will be discussed and illustrated.  (B,I,A)  Sponsored by Nikon
  
  Tony Sweet credits his previous career as a professional jazz artist to his success photographing the integral elements of nature.  Today his work is published in various mediums with his images published by the Getty Picture Agency. His photographic prints are exhibited at the Nikon corporate office, Mercy Medical Center, John Hopkins, and the Smithsonian.  The author of three books on the art of photography, he teaches workshops throughout the Continental United States and Canada. His articles on photography are featured in Shutterbug and Rangefinder, and he is also a staff writer for Nikon World Magazine.  An instructor and member of the Baltimore Chapter of ASMP, he was honored as a Nikon Legend Behind the Lens and was named a member of nikSoftware’s Team Nik.  www.tonysweet.com

  Digital Imaging

  Organization in the Digital Age by Lindsay Adler (NY)
  This program will discuss staying organized from image capture to image archiving.  The presentation topics include keeping an organized digital workflow, filing/naming storage, file metadata, keywords, digital editing techniques and programs, as well as best practices for archiving digital images. This program teaches the photographer how to get organized, stay organized, and to permanently protect their priceless photographs.  (B,I)
  
  Lindsay Adler is a senior photography student at Syracuse University’s Newhouse School of Public Communications.  She and her mother are partners of Adler Photography, their portrait studio in Binghamton, NY.   Lindsay began publishing at age 14 and has been awarded with several scholarships and honors in photography including the North American Nature Photography Association Infinity Scholarship and the New York Women in Communications Award.  A photo editor of Syracuse University’s paper, she has trained with National Geographic photographers and plans to continue pursuing her career as a professional photographer and speaker. www.adlerphoto.com

  The Power of Color by John Paul Caponigro (ME)
  This presentation includes an overview and analysis of the color correction strategies available in Adobe Photoshop.  You will find out when to correct by the numbers to achieve astonishing color accuracy (establish the perfect gray balance and correct color crosses) and when to make exceptions to the rules - even break them for effect.  The heart of the digital color revolution will be revealed including how to control color’s three primary components (hue, saturation, and brightness) independently of one another and how to correct specific ranges of color without affecting others.  New strategies for working with color will be introduced including transforming colors, accentuating gradations, and using color overlays to unify color relationships. You will quickly see that the power of color is at your fingertips.  (I,A)  Sponsored in part by Epson
  
  John Paul Caponigro, author of Photoshop Adobe Master Class, is an internationally renowned artist whose work resides in numerous private and public collections including Princeton University, the Estee Lauder Collection, and the Smithsonian.  Well respected as an authority on creativity and fine digital printing, John Paul teaches both privately in his studio and at select public venues. A contributing editor for Camera Arts and View Camera, and a columnist for PhotoTechniques, and Digital Photo Pro, he lectures frequently at universities, museums and conferences.  A Canon Explorer of Light and an Epson Stylus pro, his clients include Adobe, Apple, Kodak, and Sony.  Learn more by e-mailing subscribe at www.johnpaulcaponigro.com for his free e-news Insights.

  Painting with Your Camera: A Guide to Creative Digital Photography by  Dave and Gail Hansche Godin, MNEC (MA)
  Your creativity is only limited by your imagination.  With the cameras and computer programs available today, anyone can learn to create beautiful images that look like paintings.  The program will start by covering basic camera techniques such as depth of field, to produce an image closest to your idea.  We will then use Photoshop on a PC to show you how to create the image of your dreams.  Techniques covered will include selection, layers ,and filters including keyboard shortcuts.  (B,I,A)

  Digital Mini-Seminar Series by Tom Icklan, APSA (NJ), Bob Singer, MNEC (MA), David Singer, MNEC (MA), Mark Southard, APSA (IL)
  This series of three one hour classes is designed for new users of digital cameras.  The purpose is to work with small groups to assist users in understanding the language of “digital” cameras.  Class One (presented twice during the weekend) covers Histograms, White Balance and Noise. Class Two (presented twice during the weekend) covers Navigating the Camera Menu and Downloading Images.  Class Three (presented once during the weekend) is a hands-on class where attendees bring their cameras (and camera manuals) to learn how to use the camera’s features to take better photos in a variety of conditions and settings.  (B)
  
  Tom Icklan, APSA is an award-winning photographer at the NECCC Conferences and the PSA international exhibitions.  He is a much sought-after lecturer and judge for numerous clubs in New Jersey, New York, and Florida. He is past president of the Ocean County Camera Club and current co-director of PSA’s Region 14.  His programs on digital imaging techniques have been presented for many years at PSA International Conferences.  A top digital instructor, Tom will present NECCC’s first pre-conference workshop as well as the Digital Mini-Series.
  Bob Singer, MNEC is familiar to many in New England as a judge and commentator of many instructive programs.  A nationally published writer and photographer who has won numerous awards for his images, Bob is a partner in Singer Creative Services with his son, David.  A past member of the Gateway Camera Club, he has been instrumental in making photography an important part of the Cape Cod Art Association of which he is president.  A guru in the digital revolution, he has taught workshops and seminars in this field all over the New England area. www.singercreative.com
  Dave Singer, MNEC is the founder and managing partner of Singer Creative Services. A television and film major, David has earned hundreds of awards and international honors for his work, which has appeared in national magazines, on product packaging, in corporate video productions and many other specialized projects.  He is a regular contributor to industry publications and also writes about digital photography, Photoshop, and digital video for several national magazines including Photoshop User, Layers, and Post. He has authored several Photoshop training DVD’s.  He has judged and taught photography workshops and seminars at various clubs, organizations, and conferences for the past eighteen years. www.singercreative.com
  Mark Southard, APSA began his career as an instructor of photography at Wright College in Chicago teaching black and white fine-art printing and became the head of the photography department.  He has been one of five photographers selected for Polaroid’s Creative Use Consultant Program.  A member of various photographic organizations, he has served on the national board of PSA and is currently vice president of the Print Division.  He also serves as USA’s Regional Director for the Canadian Association of Photographic Arts and belongs to the Photographic Society of Hawaii.  He has presented various programs all over the United States including Hawaii and teaches a week long class on Elements every summer in Wisconsin.  His philosophy about teaching photography and Elements is to HAVE FUN and to enjoy this great hobby we all share.  All photography is very satisfying but having full control of your images in Photoshop will multiply your enjoyment exponentially.

  Painting and Retouching with a Wacom Tablet by Jon Novosielski (FL)
  What to be thought of as an option or a luxury, a pen tablet now holds a prominent place on a photographer’s must have list.  Even the most accomplished, creative professionals “tweak” their images, and they do so with a Wacom pen tablet.  From simple retouching techniques, to wonderfully sized portraits, a tablet can greatly improve the users comfort, control, and productivity.  This informative seminar will open your eyes to the benefits of using a Wacom pen tablet in your workflow.  (B,I,A)  Sponsored by Wacom Technologies

  Changing Slides to Digital Images by Paul Parisi (MA)
  Changing your slides into digital images focuses on how to get some of your most valuable assets into digital form, covering the best and easiest way to do so and the safest for long term storage.  We will discuss the differences between flatbed and slide scanners and go into detail about formats, cataloging, and storage.  This is a fast paced session including an in-depth demonstration and question and answer period. Updated speaker notes can be found on Paul’s website www.paulparisi.com.  (I,A)  Double Session
  
  Paul Parisi has been involved in photography for well over thirty years and in computers almost as long.  A member of the Merrimack Valley Camera Club, he has taught throughout the world on computers, digital imaging, and other topics.  In 2000 he made a complete switch to digital photography and has not used film since.  He is an entrepreneur who has sold two companies, a technology consulting firm and a software development firm.  He is currently working in the technology field at a software company.

  Digital Photography Shooting Techniques by Rick Sammon (NY)
  Rick talks about the importance of seeing the light, exposing the scene correctly, RAW vs. JPG, and the importance of Photoshop. He will offer solid advice on digital photography - taking pictures, downloading in the field, and enhancing images with Photoshop and Elements.  He will also share some behind the scenes images and anecdotes.  (B,I,A)  Sponsored by Canon
  
  Rick Sammon, a Canon Explorer of Light, is the prolific author of twenty-seven books on numerous photographic topics, and has produced various DVDs for Photoshop Element users and DVDs for Photoshop CS and Photoshop CS 2 users.  He has also produced a DVD version of his presentation, “Rick Sammon Live”. Rick’s easy going style and informal presentations make him a much sought after speaker for conferences and photographic workshops around the world.  When asked about his photo specialty, Rick says, “My specialty is not specializing”.  Sign up for Rick’s pixel news free e-newsletter at www.ricksammon.com

  Lightroom: Looking to the Future by Shiv Verma (MA)
  Lightroom’s workflow - what Adobe calls its “garden path of tasks” – is organized into five modules.  Each module provides a work area with a set of tools.  Shiv will cover the Library Module designed for importing and browsing your collections, sorting, rating, and organizing images. The Develop Module is used to process the images - both RAW and Tiff and JPEG, and the use of editing tools.  The Slide Show module will be demonstrated to view your processed images and create custom backgrounds.  The Print Module will cover the page layout tools, templates and formatted contact sheets and other types of output format.  Finally the Web Module – to create web galleries.  Additional export functions will be explained, such as export to PDF and Flash.  (I,A)
  
  Shiv Verma is a photographer, educator and technologist who has been deeply involved in the field of computers since 1971.  He started his career with IBM and then was CIO and vice-president for Prime Computer/Computervision.  He then started his own consulting company in 1998.  Since 2003, Shiv has been capturing his images exclusively in the digital realm and over the years has won numerous awards and recognition both nationally and internationally.  He belongs to multiple photo clubs and associations and devotes a great deal of his time formally reviewing photography related products.  Shiv serves as vice president of the Stony Brook Camera Club, Director of Instructions Sets for PSA, and is the new NECCC vice president for Digital Circuits.  Shiv states,” I think of photography as art – represented by the vision of the photographer.  Photography gives me the ability to express and to communicate ideas that don’t fit into any language.”

  Nature

  Nature Perspectives: A Nature Mini-Seminar Series by Rick Cloran, FPSA, MNEC (MA), John Fuller, FPSA, MNEC, AFIAP (MA), Jacob Mosser, FPSA, HonNEC (MA), Karl Schanz, APSA, MNEC (MA)
  In this double session presentation you will learn everything you need to know to shoot award winning nature subjects.  Four of Massachusetts' top nature photographers will bring in a selection of their work and discuss how each shot was taken: exposure, lighting, technique, equipment, environment, and composition – whatever was needed to get the shot.  Each photographer will speak for fifteen minutes and answer questions from the audience.  Subject matter will include macro, birds, flowers, natural landscapes, insects, large and small mammals – everything nature has to offer.   (B,I,A)  Double Session  Sponsored by FujiFilm
  
  Rick Cloran, FPSA, MNEC is a serious amateur photographer who has lectured and judged throughout the United States and Canada. An internationally recognized exhibitor, he has had his work accepted over two thousand times in international exhibitions.  Past president and current treasurer of the Greater Lynn Photographic Association, he is also affiliated with the North American Nature Photographers Association (NANPA), and the Massachusetts Camera Naturalists (CamNats), a by- invitation-only organization dedicated to the art and teaching of nature photography.  He has received numerous awards including the prestigious Kodak Kinsley, and his publication credits include Nature Photographer Magazine.
  John Fuller, FPSA, MNEC, AFIAP , one of New England’s top nature photographers and world wide traveler, is a highly sought after judge and lecturer throughout the United States. A past chairman of PSA’s Nature Division, he is now chairman of PSA’s Memorial Endowment Fund.  Past president and member of the Stony Brook Camera Club, he is also a member of the Greater Lynn Photographic Association, Camnats, and the North American Nature Photographers Association.  His work has been published in national magazines, calendars, and local newspapers, and he has exhibited in a number of photographic exhibitions including the Arthur Griffin Center for Photographic Art and the Massachusetts Audubon Society.
  Jacob Mosser, FPSA, HonNEC is a serious amateur and semi-professional who has been obsessed with photography for the past thirty years. He has earned top photographic honors from the Photographic Society of America, the New England Camera Club Council, and the Greater Lynn Photographic Association for both his skills with the camera and on behalf of the photographic community. A multi-star exhibitor, he has achieved a PSA Star rating of Nature Photo Naturalist 2 and Galaxy 4.  He is past chairman of the PSA’s Nature Division, a member of the Massachusetts Camera Naturalists (a by-invitation-only nature organization), and a vice president of the NECCC Board.  Jake is most at home in the field with camera in hand, but he finds great satisfaction in teaching the techniques and vision he has learned through experience and the kindness of other sharing photographers.
  Karl Schanz, APSA, MNEC is a master photographer specializing in nature who has been mesmerizing NECCC Conferences for many years with his outstanding images. A judge, lecturer and exhibitor, Karl presents programs throughout the United States and Canada.  A member of the Greater Lynn Photographic Association, Lowell Camera Club, and the Massachusetts Camera Naturalists, a by-invitation-only nature organization, Karl’s retirement has allowed him to travel and photograph extensively throughout this beautiful country.

  Red Rock Country: Hidden Places by Lin Craft, APSA, FSCACC (CA)
  The desert Southwest is home to some of the most fantastic and colorful landscapes found anywhere on our planet. This program features several red rock photographic locations that are “off the beaten path” or less visited due to difficulty of access.  Included will be vignettes on Coral Pink Sand Dunes, Cathedral Valley in Capitol Reef NP, Lake Powell and the Slot Canyons in the vicinity of Page, Arizona .  A special highlight will be to explore the area known as Coyote Buttes where the swirling sandstone formation known as “The Wave” is located.  Lin will share award winning images made on several trips to this spectacular area together with information on how to obtain the permits required to go there.  Useful information on equipment and tips for making successful images will be included in the program, along with aspects of the geology of these remarkable areas.  (B,I,A)
  
  Lin Craft, APSA, FSCACC is a highly accomplished nature and landscape photographer who was born and raised in the pacific northwest but has called southern California her home for over twenty-five years.   Holding a master’s degree and doctorate in marine biology, she has photographed under most of the worlds oceans, on all seven continents, and in more than twenty-four countries.  Involved in amateur nature photography at the national, regional, and local levels, Lin is especially active in the Nature Division of the Photographic Society of America (PSA). A multi-star exhibitor, she has presented over 175 slide programs to groups of all ages and backgrounds.

  Jewels Down and Dirty: Birds and More by Dave Gardner (NY)
  This show came about as Dave was photographing birds one day during the film era.  “I photographed warblers and other birds at several near-by locations and thought that they were like little jewels of nature”; hence the title.  The down and dirty part comes from the fact that I lay prone to get eye level shots of shore birds.  In a short lecture, I will teach how I photograph birds and other wildlife, and how digital has impacted my shooting and presentations.  A short digital show will illustrate the techniques of this presentation.  (I,A)
  
  Dave Gardner has been employed in the photo industry since 1976 and has been with Nikon Inc. since 1979.  A recipient of numerous photographic honors, he is past president of the Flushing Camera Club where he received the Photographer of the Year Award.  His work has been published in Audubon, Birder’s World, Bird Watchers Digest, Ducks Unlimited ,and Highly Honored in Nature’s Best 2006.  A judge and lecturer since 1985, he has been well received by our NECCC audiences.

  Close-Up and Macro Photography in Nature by Joseph Miller (VA)
  Nature abounds with unlimited close-up and macro opportunities.  Using visual examples taken from our amazing natural world, this talk will explore a number of practical approaches to capturing close-up and macro images in nature photography and will attempt to delineate the differences between them.  It is hoped that this presentation will inspire and motivate both digital and film photographers to use their close-up and macro lenses more frequently and to better advantage.  (B,I,A)
  
  Joseph Miller teaches photography classes at the Northern Virginia Community College, conducts workshops and seminars for students at all levels of expertise at his Center for the Photographic Arts in Northern Virginia and frequently speaks, critiques, and judges at numerous photographic organizations and conferences.  He writes extensively on a variety of photographic subjects with a particular interest in analysis and appreciation of fine art photography, visual communication and design, and natural history.  He has been an avid photographer for over fifty years and was instrumental in the creation of the Northern Virginia Alliance of Camera Clubs.

  Out Your Back Door by Jacob Mosser, FPSA, HonNEC (MA)
  This program explores photographing the background fabric of nature.  The opening half is thoughts and impressions from the woods. The second half looks at some of the equipment, techniques, and the where, when, and how of some of the delightful encounters with nature depicted in the opening section - images of the woods that you can make, in most cases, without expensive equipment or extended travel.  (B)
  
  Jacob Mosser, FPSA, HonNEC is a serious amateur and semi-professional who has been obsessed with photography for the past thirty years. He has earned top photographic honors from the Photographic Society of America, the New England Camera Club Council and the Greater Lynn Photographic Association for both his skills with the camera and on behalf of the photographic community. A multi-star exhibitor, he has achieved a PSA Star rating of Nature Photo Naturalist 2 and Galaxy 4.  He is past chairman of the PSA’s Nature Division, a member of the Massachusetts Camera Naturalists (a by-invitation-only nature organization), and a vice president of the NECCC Board.  Jake is most at home in the field with camera in hand, but he finds great satisfaction in teaching the techniques and vision he has learned through experience and the kindness of other sharing photographers.

  Photo-Travel

  Cuba: So Near Yet So Far by John Fuller, FPSA, MNEC, AFIAP (MA)
  Travel to Cuba, the forbidden island where time stands still.  Home to the 50’s cars, bird life, and baseball, Cuba, under Castro, is one of the few remaining communist states.  Under license, John traveled with the Massachusetts Audubon Society to do bird surveys but was able to photograph the countryside and the culture as well.  (B,I,A)
  
  John Fuller, FPSA, MNEC, AFIAP , one of New England’s top nature photographers and world wide traveler, is a highly sought after judge and lecturer throughout the United States. A past chairman of PSA’s Nature Division, he is now chairman of PSA’s Memorial Endowment Fund.  Past president and member of the Stony Brook Camera Club, he is also a member of the Greater Lynn Photographic Association, Camnats, and the North American Nature Photographers Association.  His work has been published in national magazines, calendars, and local newspapers, and he has exhibited in a number of photographic exhibitions including the Arthur Griffin Center for Photographic Art and the Massachusetts Audubon Society.

  Going to Extremes by Charlotte Richardson (MA) and Paul Young (MA)
  Some of the best photographs are taken in less than benign conditions.  Learn how to keep your photographic equipment and yourself in working order when conditions are extremely cold, extremely hot, extremely dusty, extremely windy, extremely humid, extremely salty, or extremely wet.  (B,I)
  
  Charlotte Richardson and Paul Young are prolific photographers with a specialty in underwater and marine photography, enjoying wildlife, landscape, and macro photography - both above and under water.  Together and separately they have traveled to many places best described as obscure from the Sultanate of Oman to the Bering Sea. Along the way, they have learned from their many mistakes and are on a first name basis with several camera repair shops and the traveler’s clinic at the local hospital.   Members of the Gateway Camera Club, they shoot both film and digital and are proficient in both. www.underwater.org

  Lighting/Portraiture

  Basic Lighting for Fashion Portraiture by Jerome Hamilton (NV)
  This program will include an introduction and thirty minutes of instruction on three different lighting set-ups: Fashion, Glamour, and Portraiture.  This presentation will be with a live model followed by a closing and question session.  Friday afternoon Jerome will be in one of the Hi-Jinx Rooms on the lower level of the Campus Center from 1:30-4:30 to assist you in taking photos.  (B,I,A)  Sponsored by Delkin Devices, F J Westcott, Novatron of Dallas
  
  Jerome Hamilton is a self taught photographer with over twenty years experience in nearly every aspect in the field, specializing in commercial, fine art, and stock photography.  For the past few years he has been on assignment for an action sports imaging company and wire service, shooting everything from pro-volleyball to major league baseball.  He has presented more than 100 workshops, programs, and slide and digital presentations all over the United States including Canon USA, PSA, and NANPA.  Jerome has just completed an instructional DVD filmed in Cancun, Mexico, entitled Shooting Models in Natural Light.  This photographic entrepreneur goes by the motto,” I don’t take pictures…I create images”.  His client list includes some of the largest businesses in Las Vegas such as Luxor, Coyote Café, MGM Grand, IHOP, NASCAR, and the LA Dodgers.  He has been responsible for all aspects of the model set-ups for the PSA’s yearly Conference including models, equipment, and sets for the past seven years.  www.hamiltonworkshops.com

  Working with Kids by Bobbi Lane (CT)
  Kids are innocent, honest, joyous, unpretentious, curious, and funny.  There is a poem about children that says they are made of “sugar and spice and everything nice”. However, this adage has little application in the world of stock and commercial photography.  The challenge is to make the kids look as though they are.  Working with children means you’ll experience many different sides of them, their moods and emotions-such as being obstinate willful, cranky, defiant, bored, hungry, on sugar highs, and the biggest one of all – out to push all their parents’ buttons.  In fairness, when working with children you’ll also get to see more agreeable sides – the pure, gentle souls of loving children, the naturals in front of the camera, the funny, entertaining, bright, and cooperative angels, - that makes this job a joy. (B,I,A) Sponsored by Calumet
  
  Bobbi Lane is a Connecticut based commercial portrait photographer with over thirty years of experience.  An award winning photographer, she shoots environmental portraits for corporate and advertising accounts as well as photographing “real people” and locations for stock.  Her highly acclaimed client list includes Warner Brothers, Samsung, Bose Corporation, Mattel, and Neutrogena.   A dedicated photo instructor, she teaches at ICP in New York City and at the Santa Fe, Maine, and Julia Dean Workshops.  Bobbi is currently the Chairman of the Education Committee for Advertising Photographers of America.  She is the author of an instructional DVD, Portrait Lighting Techniques, which is available through her sponsor Calumet.  www.bobbilane.com

  Print Making

  Making the Definitive Digital Print by Lynn Thompson (AZ)
  This program will present a method of making exhibition quality inkjet prints from capture to finished product using a digital SLR, Photoshop, and an inkjet printer.  Lynn will handle from beginner to advanced technology.  (B,I,A)
  
  Lynn Thompson started his career in amateur photography in the Chicago area until his retirement in 1997 when he moved to Arizona where he has been very active in numerous positions with the Saguaro Camera Club. Also very active in the Photographic Society of America, he is past treasurer of the Techniques Division and the Color slide Division, and is currently serving on the PSA’s Board of Directors as PSA treasurer.  A multi-star exhibitor, he competes in nature, photo travel, color, electronic imaging, and large prints.

  Photo Journalism

  A Photojournalist’s Eye by Essdras Suarez (MA)
  Essdras Suarez is an award winning photojournalist working for the Boston Globe.  He will be presenting a slide show of some of his most memorable images and explain the situation surrounding the photos.  This is a unique opportunity to learn how a photojournalist approaches specific assignments and some of the technical aspects involved in making such images.  (B,I,A)  Sponsored by Hunts Camera, Video and Digital
  
  Essdras Suarez is an award winning photojournalist who started his career in Denver at the Rocky Mountain News and has been employed by the Boston Globe since 2002.  Holding a degree in science of journalism specializing in photojournalism, he has taught photojournalism to the Salvadorian Press Corps, taught workshops at The University in Costa Rica, given speeches on photojournalism at Boston University, Wellesley College, and Northeastern University. He has been the recipient of the Robert F. Kennedy Photojournalism Award, the Society of American Travel Writers Foundation Gold Award, and several awards from the Colorado Press Association. and Boston Press Association.  He has shared a spot news Pulitzer with the Rocky Mountain News Staff and is featured in 2005 Nikon Legends.  Traveling internationally on assignment, he has covered new stories such as the Iraq war, Haiti conflict, the aftermath of the Indonesian tsunami, and Israel settlement evacuation.  One of his favorite quotes said by a National Geographic photo director is, “Good photographers are a dime a dozen.  Good photographers, with good ideas, those are rare.”

  Showcase Theater

  Adirondack Waters: Spirit of the Mountains by Mark Bowie (MA)
  This program is the complementary program to Mark’s new coffee table book of the same name.  This digital multi-format program is a visual and sensory spectacle, featuring the myriad waters found in the Adirondack Park - its beautiful lakes and ponds, rivers and streams, brooks and creeks, wetlands and waterfalls.  The images are showcased with Mark’s sensitive writings and quotes from Adirondack literature.  It’s an inspired tribute to the incomparable gift of waters that give the Adirondack Park its unique look and feel.
  
  Mark Bowie is a third generation Adirondack photographer.  As an expert on the Adirondacks he is a frequent contributor to both Adirondack Life and Adirondack Explorer Magazine.  Mark leads digital and landscape photography workshops for the Adirondack Photography Institute, has produced several multi-format shows on the Adirondacks, and has been featured on Adirondack Outdoors and Insight, a public television program. In his spare time he is an avid paddler and lifelong camper. www.markbowie.com
   

  Kaleidoscope of Cultures by Michele Burgess (CA)
  The two part “Kaleidoscope of Cultures” program represents a selection of images made during thirty- three years of travel.  Since there is no narration, music native to these countries is an important part of the program.  Part one takes you to Turkey, Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, China, Indonesia, Peru, Morocco, Tunisia, and India.  The second part has the viewer traveling to India, Bhutan, Burma, and China.
  
  Michele Burgess is a professional travel and wildlife photographer whose work is published both nationally and internationally.  A frequent contributor to tour brochures such as Abercrombie and Kent, and in-flight magazines, she has also been published in Travel and Leisure, National Geographic Traveler, and International Wildlife. Represented by eight stock photo agencies, Michele is an enthusiastic world traveler who leads photography tours to overseas destinations.   www.infocustravel.com

  World in My Eyes by Michael Di Stefano, MNEC (RI)
  This program will share the presenter’s wide variety of photographic interests and images choreographed with complementary musical selections to complete an inspiring and entertaining experience.  Visit landscapes from the east coast to the west coast of the United States, from the dry barren deserts to the lush green rain forests.  There is a study of different manners of flight; the birds of the Everglades, and the close-up views of birds of prey; and then in contrast, the men and jets of the US Military.  There is a look at the world of extreme sports, and a look at the “days of old” with revolutionary war re-enactments.  This program ends with a personal interpretation of Monument Valley.
  
  Michael DiStefano, MNEC is a very active New England photographer with diverse photographic interests including scenic, nature, and traditional wet darkroom black and white printing. Past president and member of the Photographic Society of Rhode Island and the Stony Brook Camera Club, Mike has been a member and integral part of the NECCC’s Conference Equipment Committee for over ten years. A multi-star PSA exhibitor, he is also a member of the invitation only nature organization, CamNats.

  Beautiful America by Paul Smith (MA)
  This is a digital slide show which includes segments from Hawaii, Colorado, Birds of South Florida, the Great Smoky Mountains, Autumn in New England, Upper and Lower Antelope Canyons, and Yosemite National Park and the desert Southwest.
  
  Paul Smith is an accomplished photographer who specializes in landscape and portrait photography.  Currently a member of Gateway Camera Club, he is the editor of their newsletter, “The Click”, and is also vice-president of programs where he is heavily involved with educational programs for the club.  He competes in professional print competitions as a member of the Professional Photographers of New England andthe National Professional Photographers of America.  Six of Paul’s images have been selected for the PPA Loan Collection, the highest accolade one can receive.

  Feature Presentation

   A Photographer's Pursuit of Light
  Traveling Light
  
  Presented by Joe McNally of Westport, CT
  Sponsored by Nikon

  We have for your Saturday evening enjoyment an overview of a thirty year career spanning forty-five countries with major cover stories for National Geographic, Life, Sports Illustrated, Time, and Newsweek.  The program will be an intense inquiry into the pursuit of light.  Light is paramount.  Your presenter, Joe McNally, is known worldwide for his ability to produce technically and logistically complex assignments with expert use of color and light.  His teaching activities take him around the world.  Joe is the recipient of the prestigious Alfred Eisenstadt Award for outstanding magazine photography.  He has been selected as one of the ten photographers worldwide to work on promotion of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games.  On his website, www.joemcnally.com, you will see glimpses of one of his most well known series “The Faces of Ground Zero - Portraits of the Heroes of September 11.

  Special Events

  Welcome Sessions for First-Time Attendees by Antoinette Gombeda, HonNEC (CT)
  Four special sessions will be held to assist first-time attendees in planning their activities for the weekend.  Your hostess, Antoinette Gombeda,  will provide assistance with scheduling and locating classrooms. The first session will run from 10:30 AM to 12 noon on Friday in Room 163 of the Campus Center.  Attendees may walk in at any time during this session.  On Friday from 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM, and 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM,  Antoinette will welcome First Timers across from the Registration Table in the Campus Center.  The remaining session will be Saturday morning from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. across from the Registration Table in the Campus Center.

  Camera Testing Clinic by David Marsh (CT)
  David Marsh from Precision Camera of Enfield, CT, along with two other technicians, will be available from 9:30 to 4:30 Saturday to test cameras including digital cameras.
  
  David Marsh is the Director of Professional Services at Precision Camera in Enfield, CT. He handled the NECCC Testing Clinic for many years through other companies and has graciously agreed to take over again this year.  Precision Camera is the market leader in camera and camcorder repair with over 600,000 units serviced per year.  Precision Camera is the world’s largest service center providing one stop, full-service solutions on virtually all models of digital cameras and camcorders.  The corporate campus, employing the largest team of highly trained professionals, is housed in eight facilities and focuses on providing a suite of best in class service solutions. David can be reached at dmarsh@precisioncamera.com .

  Lighting Demonstration by Bob Watts (MA)
  Sponsored by Nikon
  Bob will demonstrate Nikon’s Wireless Flash and Capture - an exciting new way to photograph using wireless technology for easy but controlled lighting which can make for very creative results.
  
  Bob Watts is in his twenty-fourth year with Nikon as a district account manager for half of New England from Boston to Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont.  He has photographed New England scenics from the coast to the mountains, specializing in covered bridges.  Having access to the full range of cameras and lenses from Nikon for the past twenty-four years has given Bob a wide range of experiences, stories, and images which he loves to share.

  Help With Canon Equipment by Barbara Ellison (VA), Carl Peer (MA), and Michael Sheras (MA)
  Sponsored by Canon
  These Canon representatives, will conduct programs dealing with Canon products. They are designed to answer questions about Canon equipment and to furnish you with information you need for better results.  Please do not ask questions regarding camera repair.
  
  Carl Peer is a Pro Market Representative who has been with Canon for about a year covering the New England area.  Carl was a manager for Hunt’ Photo and Video prior to his employment with Canon. A professional photographer, he enjoys sports photography especially at local sports events with Boston Globe photographers.
  Barbara Ellison, a Pro Market Representative for Canon USA since 1989, has had the opportunity to try her hand at photographing various subjects ranging from political events to sports, and scenic to macro.  She has been a frequent speaker at NECCC Conferences for Canon.
  Michael Sheras has been a professional Market Representative for Canon USA for nineteen years covering the Mid-Atlantic States.  A graduate of the University of Michigan and the University of Illinois Law School, Michael chose photography over law early in life.  He has covered many major national events such as presidential inaugurations, Daytona and Indy 500’s, the Olympics, several Super Bowls, and a host of other events.  He has taught workshops all over the United States and has learned early the benefits of photographic workshop programs, and supports quite a few different ones, both personally and as a Canon representative.  “Mikey” is considered a fun loving guy by all who know him.  www.cusa.canon.com

  Using Nikon Equipment by Bob Watts (MA) and Matt Thompson
  Sponsored by Nikon
  Bob and Matt, both Nikon representatives, will conduct two programs:  Nikon's Newest Products, and Nikon Question and Answers.  Please do not ask questions regarding camera repair.
  
  Bob Watts is in his twenty-fourth year with Nikon as a district account manager for half of New England from Boston to Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont.  He has photographed New England scenics from the coast to the mountains, specializing in covered bridges. Having access to the full range of cameras and lenses from Nikon for the past twenty-four years has given Bob a wide range of experiences, stories, and images which he loves to share.
  Matt Thompson is Nikon’s Northeast Technical Sales Representative.  His background is in journalism but his true passion lies in motor-sport and close-up photography.  Having been a Nikon rep for over five years and a speaker for the same amount of time at NECCC Conferences, Matt enjoys sharing his love for photography and the latest Nikon technology with customers and attendees throughout the area.

  Photo Hi-Jinx by Christine Germain, MNEC (MA)
  Still-life setups may include nature subjects (flowers, birds, small animals, reptiles), glassware, black light, and rear projection setups (bring some slides for this last item).  There is also the opportunity to photograph "character" portraits (in the past we've had kids, clowns, a Native American with his dog, a ballerina, and more).  All setups are electronic flash, so bring daylight film and your PC cord adapter.   No tripods or monopods are allowed in the Main Hi-Jinx room.  Hi-Jinx takes place: Friday 1:30-4:30 PM; 6:30-8:00 PM; Saturday 8:30 AM-4:30 PM; Sunday 9:00-11:00 AM

  Model Shoots by Bob Patterson, MNEC (MA)
  Female models in portrait, glamour, and fashion settings will pose indoors and out, on Saturday and Sunday. All indoor sets are electronic flash. Bring lots of daylight film, video camera, and tripod if you wish. Also bring your own PC cord adapter and soft-focus filters.  Models will be available Saturday 9:00 AM-5:00 PM; Sunday 9:00 AM-12 noon.
  
  Don't forget to enter the Model Print Competition.  Cash prizes are awarded!  Click for details!

  Digital Competition by Pam Stanley, MNEC
  For complete Rules and Regulations click here.
  
  There will be a maximum of one (1) image file entered into the Nature category and one (1) image entered in the Open category. Any “altered reality” images must be entered in the Open category (see website for details).  Judging of the competition will follow the same general rules used in the NECCC slide/print competitions.  Scoring will be from 9-30 points.  Medals and Honorable Mention ribbons will be awarded in each category (Open and Nature).  In addition, a Best Creative Medal will be awarded in the Open category.

  Entries must originate as photographs (image/captures of objects via light sensitivity) made by the entrant on photographic emulsion or acquired digitally.  By virtue of submitting an entry, the entrant certifies the work as his/her own.  Images in the Open category may be altered, electronically or otherwise, by the maker, and artwork or computer graphics created by the entrant may be incorporated if the photographic content predominates.  All final work must be as an electronic file.

  Image files must be submitted in advance and may be submitted via e-mail or on CD.  E-mail entries must use the online entry form which automatically e-mails it to the Digital Competition Chairman.  The waiver of liability box must also be filled in prior to submission. Entries may be submitted up to and including Sunday, July 8, 2007. Thereafter, submissions must be made by CD at the Conference Hospitality Table area between noon and 5:00 p.m. on Friday.  If you will not get to the Conference until Friday evening or Saturday, you must submit your entry via the entry form on the website prior to July 8.  See the NECCC website for the online entry form.  Sorry, NO images can be accepted after the deadline.  Images that do not conform to the above specifications and dates are subject to possible disqualification.

  Slide Competition by Barbara E. Rozavsky, MNEC (MA)
  All registered attendees (but not Conference presenters) are eligible to enter the Conference competition.  Name, address, and photograph title must be on every slide.  An NECCC medal and honorable mention ribbons will be awarded in each of the two classifications - nature slides and pictorial (open) slides.  Nature slides must conform to PSA's definition of a nature slide.   Eligible subjects include trees, wild flowers, weeds, grasses, fungi, ferns, mosses, animals or birds (except domesticated), reptiles, insects, fossils, weather, land/seascapes (without boats or other human evidence), geological formations, etc. Banding is acceptable on birds.   Ineligible subjects include cultivated plants or flowers, domestic animals (dogs, cows, etc.), scenics which show human artifacts (fences, buildings, telephone wires, etc.) mounted specimens, museum habitats or groups, or subjects that have since become extinct.
  
  Slide makers may enter one Pictorial (Open) and one Nature (two slides total).  The slide must fit into a standard 80-slot Kodak Carousel tray.
  
  For a more complete description of an eligible slide, or if you're not sure if your slide qualifies, ask at the competition desk in the Campus Center, main floor. 
  
  While care is taken in the handling and storage of submitted material, NECCC, Inc. assumes no liability for the loss of, or damage to,  any slides, prints, or digital images.  If an image is believed to have market value or is irreplaceable for sentimental or other reasons, please submit a duplicate instead.
  
  Slide submission: Friday 12 noon to 5:30 PM; Saturday 8:00 AM to 12 noon (deadline).  Slide pick-up Sunday 8:00 AM to 12 noon.
  The competition takes place Saturday starting at 2:00 PM in Campus Center rooms 904 - 908.
  Winning entries will be shown at the NECCC Competition Awards on Sunday, at 11:30 AM in the Campus Center Auditorium.
   

  Print Competition by Art Vaughan, MNEC (MA)
  All registered attendees (but not Conference presenters) are eligible to enter the Conference competition.  Name, full address, club affiliation (if any), and photograph title must be on the back of each print.  An NECCC medal and honorable mention ribbons will be awarded in each of the two classifications (Color prints and B&W prints). 
  
  You may submit up to two prints maximum, with one in black & white and one in color.  All prints must be mounted, but not framed.  No glass, Plexiglas^® or hangers allowed.  Mounts must be between 8x10" (min.) and 16x20" (max.); prints may be any size up to 16x20".  Prints must be submitted by the maker (wear your badge as proof of registration) in the print room adjacent to the Graduate Lounge, Campus Center Main Concourse.  All types of photographic prints will be acceptable, including self-made, commercially made, digitally produced, and hand colored (transparent oils) prints.   Complete rules will be on display at the print desk.
  
  The following are ineligible:
  
  Print mounts of less than 8x10" or larger than 16 x 20" (all prints, regardless of size, submitted for competition, must be mounted). Prints may be of any size up to and including 16x20". Framed prints are not acceptable.
  
  The use of any photography or artwork that is not the original work of the entrant.   This includes clip-art of any kind, or any artwork (e.g., digital manipulation, airbrushing, coloring, etc.) performed on either the originating negative, slide, or print by anyone other than the competitor.
  
  In Monochrome only: the use of more than a single color in toning, dyeing, or painting (e.g., airbrushing), either completely or selectively, of the print.
  
  Complete opaquing of the print surface, such that the final result is virtually indistinguishable from a freehand drawing / painting (e.g., portraits done in heavy oils).
  
  The following are permitted:

  Toning, either complete or selective, of prints using chemically reactive toners or non-reactive dyes (subject to the monochrome restrictions noted above).
  
  Spotting of prints, where spotting is understood to serve the purpose of removing the small blemishes caused by dust or other minor imperfections in the negative or on the print.
  
  Collages / paste-ups (of original photography), emulsion transfers and manipulations, hand coloring with transparent oils or dyes.
  
  Commercially-made prints, either photochemical or photoelectronic, wherein the only manipulation performed by the non-entrant printer is in the nature of burning / dodging, and color / contrast adjustment and their electronic equivalents.
  
  Any other form of manipulation of the print or negative by the entrant (burning, dodging, masking, printing through texture screens, digital enhancement, combining of images, etc.) not expressly prohibited above is considered acceptable.
  
  While care is taken in the handling and storage of submitted material, NECCC, Inc. assumes no liability for the loss of, or damage to,  any slides or prints.  If an image is believed to have market value or is irreplaceable for sentimental or other reasons, please submit a duplicate instead.
  
  Print submission by the entrant: Friday 12:00 noon to 8:00 PM; Saturday 8:00 AM to 12 noon (deadline)
  The competition takes place Saturday starting at 1:00 PM in the Campus Graduate Lounge.
  Winning entries will be shown at the NECCC Competition Awards on Sunday, at 11:30 AM in the Campus Center Auditorium.

  Awards Presentation by Abraham J. Reisman, APSA, MNEC (MA)
  Prior to the Fine Arts Center program Saturday evening, honors award and scholarship award recipients will be recognized for their achievements.  The awards for the conference slide and print competition winners will be given out in the Campus Center Auditorium on Sunday from 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM.

  Door Prizes by Antoinette Gombeda, HonNEC (CT) and Susan Mosser, FPSA, HonNEC (MA)
  Immediately before the Fine Arts Center program Saturday evening, door prizes will  be given out to names drawn at random of attendees present at the ceremony.  You must be wearing your conference registration badge. If your name is announced as a winner, you will be given a claim number (PLEASE WRITE IT DOWN) which you must present Sunday morning at the Hospitality Table in the Campus Center between 9:30 AM and 10:00 AM to receive your prize.  Positive ID required.

  Among the door prizes are:
      American Express Gift Certificates
      Free 2007 Conference Registrations

  Photographic Trade Show by Audrey Weigold, APSA, HonNEC (CT)
  The lower level of the Campus Center will be filled with vendor tables.  Do you need film, accessories, a gadget bag or tripod?  See the weekend specials offered by the vendors.  Individuals or companies desiring to purchase vendor tables should contact Audrey Weigold.  Tables are usually sold out very early in the year.

  Location: Campus Center, Lower Level
  Hours:  Daily throughout the weekend

  AutumnColor Digital Imaging.  Dedicated to the printing needs of fine artists.

  B&H Photo Video.  The world’s largest source for photography, video, home & portable entertainment, computers, binoculars & scopes, lighting, pro audio and much more. 

  Canon USA.  Will be loaning their top of the line equipment to attendees to borrow by the hour for use during the weekend.

  Fuji Photo Film, USA, Inc.  Fuji Professional Products representatives will answer your questions.

  Hawk Mountain Papers.  Premium inkjet paper for photography and fine art.

  Horizon Photography Workshops.  Steve Gottlieb will be on hand to answer your questions.

  Hunt's Photo, Video, & definitely Digital.  New England's most unusual camera store.

  Light-Chasers.  Gary W. Stanley will be on hand to answer your questions and sell Light-Chasers how-to series.

  Monaco by X-Rite.  (Mamiya America - MAC Group). Brenda K. Hipsher, Regional Manager of New England will answer your questions.

  nik Software, Inc.  Leading manufacturer of image enhancement tools for photographic editing on the computer.

  Nikon USA.  Will be loaning their top of the line equipment to attendees to borrow by the hour for use during the weekend.

  Pexagon Technology.  Featuring personalized thumb drives, portable drives, external drives, and more.

  Robert Floyd Photography.  Robert Floyd Photo Gallery & Learning Center.

  Strabo International Tour Company.  Ron Rosenstock, Photographer and Tour Guide.  Gary W. Stanley, Photographer, Workshop Leader, and Tour Guide.