4’ X 6’ Soft Box
4’X6’ Bowman Baffel
Free Backplate and Shipping included

4x6 Soft Box
14x48 Soft Strip
9x24 Soft Strip
52" Starfish
3x4 Rigid Reflector (Super Silver)
(2) 42x72 Reflectors ( Metallic Silver & Super Silver)
Free Backplate and Shipping included


Steve Harrington is an award winning photographer that owns and operates a studio in Garland, Utah. Steve is the photographer and his wife, Shelley, is the photo editor. They specialize in high school seniors but also enjoy all types of photography including families, children and weddings. Accolades include being a spa Event shooter for four years, WPPI speakers, and they travel internationally to teach workshops on senior photography.

Their workshops focus on being a successful, full-time photography studio in a small town. They hold an annual senior workshop event in Utah every June and run through everything from business, marketing, Photoshop, studio lighting and off-camera flash. You can follow their Facebook page and website for upcoming speaking engagements or you can inquire about bringing them to your town by contacting them with the information provided below.

Website: www.steveharrington.net
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/SteveHarringtonPhotography
Team Steve's Senior Bundle for Photographers: http://www.mamashansdigital.com/products/team-steve-destination-graduation-bundle

1- 4 X 6 Soft Box
1- 42 x 72 Reflectasol
1– 10 X 36 Soft Strip
Free Backplate and Shipping included
1– Soft Ring Light

Gary Box is known nationally for his cutting edge portrait style and as a leader in photographic technology teaching. He has operated Gary Box Photography in Sapulpa since 1989. He became one of the first portrait photographers in the country to start using the computer as a creative tool and to take control of his own retouching. He, in fact, has written two books teaching other photographers his techniques and teaches workshops all over the country. Pamela Box owned and operated Kamies Portrait Gallery for ten years in Sioux City, Iowa. Her fresh creative approach put her as the top demanded studio in the area. Pamela has a way of reaching the depth of the soul and capturing emotion in each image she creates. She has won state and national recognition for her creative and artistic style. Pamela moved to Oklahoma in February 2002. She and Gary were soon married. They combine a family Gary's two children and Pamela's three children. The combination of the two artists creates the most powerful combination of creativity, style and capabilities in this part of the country. Pamela and Gary's passion for photography goes beyond their award winning portraits. Check out the Art Gallery for some of their favorite photographs outside of their clients.

3.5X5.5 SOFT BOX
3X4 SOFT BOX
13X40 SOFT STRIP
22X22 SHOEMOUNT
42" SQUARE REFLECTOR SUPER SILVER

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DARTON DRAKE STUDIO IN A BOX KIT
INCLUDES:
4'X6' SOFT BOX
27" REFLECTASOL W/ GRIP BRIGHT SILVER
42"X72" REFLECTASOL SUPER SILVER
42"X72" REFLECATSOL BRIGHT SILVER
UNIVERSAL CLAMP
SMALL WINDBRACE
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Darton e Drake

Bio born in Madison Wisconsin lived there until the age of four and moved to Baraboo Wisconsin Lived in Baraboo Wisconsin until the age of sixty Presently in Chicago Associate degree from Madison Area Technical School in Commercial Art Bachelor’s Degree in Fine Art from Layton School of Art in Milwaukee Wisconsin Worked for and with Life Magazine photographer Frank Scherschel–1971-°©‐1972 Owned and operated a photographic portrait
Studio in Baraboo-°©‐ 1973–2008 Chicago studio 2008–2010 Professional Photographers of
Wisconsin Achievements Photographer of The Year–eight times–Portrait Photographer of The Year– on time Portfolio Photographer of The Year EI completion– once Photographer of The Year Northern Lights– once Numerous traveling loans and court of honor awards Professional
Photographers of America Achievements Masters Degree Craftsman Degree Special award for more than twenty-°©‐six national loan prints accepted National Lecturer for twenty years Lectured in US, Canada, Mexico and Puerto Rico My enthusiasm for the photographic arts is stronger now than when I started!

TIM & BEVERLY WALDEN STUDIO IN A BOX
INCLUDES:

4'X6' SOFT BOX
14"X48" SOFT STRIP
14"X48"FLEX GRID
42x72 super silver reflector
2-42x72-metallic silver reflector
1-42" metallic silver reflector
10"X36" SOFT STRIP
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TIM KELLY STUDIO IN A BOX
INCLUDES:
4'X6' SOFT BOX
3'X4' SOFT BOX
10"X36" SOFT STRIP
10"X36" LOUVER
42"X72" REFLECTASOL SOFT WHITE
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Tim Kelly-Landing his first position in a northern New Jersey studio in 1968, Kelly studied all aspects of general studio work. Giving great attention to process and print making apprenticeships, in 1973 he was supervisor of a studio and laboratory with 10+ employees, and master printer for both the color and black and white divisions. In 1978 Kelly moved to Florida to pursue and define his own personal style. By 1986 he was recognized not only as an award-winning photographer, but as the owner of a highly-awarded color lab. With the help of Eastman Kodak and other corporate sponsors since 1988, Tim was able to develop educational programs and bring them to other professional portrait photographers. His studio/gallery in Lake Mary which employs state of the art traditional and digital equipment, is exclusively devoted to fine portraiture... handcrafted signature work.

PAM & GARY BOX STUDIO IN A BOX
6'X8' SOFT BOX
14"X48" SOFT BOX
9"X24" SOFT BOX
36" REFLECTASOL BS
36" TRANSLUCENT REFLECTASOL
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Gary Box is known nationally for his cutting edge portrait style and as a leader in photographic technology teaching. He has operated Gary Box Photography in Sapulpa since 1989. He became one of the first portrait photographers in the country to start using the computer as a creative tool and to take control of his own retouching. He, in fact, has written two books teaching other photographers his techniques and teaches workshops all over the country.  Pamela Box owned and operated Kamies Portrait Gallery for ten years in Sioux City, Iowa. Her fresh creative approach put her as the top demanded studio in the area. Pamela has a way of reaching the depth of the soul and capturing emotion in each image she creates. She has won state and national recognition for her creative and artistic style.   Pamela moved to Oklahoma in February 2002.  She and Gary were soon married. They combine a family Gary's two children and Pamela's three children. The combination of the two artists creates the most powerful combination of creativity, style and capabilities in this part of the country.  Pamela and Gary's passion for photography goes beyond their award winning portraits. Check out the Art Gallery for some of their favorite photographs outside of their clients.

JON ALLYN STUDIO IN A BOX
INCLUDES:
4'X6' SOFT BOX
9"X24" SOFT STRIP
42"X72" REFLECTASOL SILVER
42"x72" REFLECTASOL SUPER SILVER
27'X27" REFLECTASOL SILVER
Free Backplates and Shipping included
Boom Arm

Kit Contents:
42x72 Super Silver Reflector
10x36 soft Strip
2-13x40 soft Strip
4x6 soft box
All back plates and shipping included

Jessica Vogel started her photography studio in 1993 as a part-time business. Two years later leaving her career in Retail Management, she went full time in her studio. Over the past 18 year she has built one of the most successful studios in Kentucky and a name for herself nationally. The inspiration of her images comes from her love of Photography. From children, seniors, weddings to photo journalize Jessica’s passion for the industry shows in her ability to capture images in all photograph arenas. Jessica graduated from the University of Western Kentucky.
Jessica does programs on Newborn, Children and Family photography. Programs covers Marketing, shooting styles, session plans, and demonstrations.

CRAIG KIENAST STUDIO IN A BOX
INCLUDES:
4'X6' SOFT BOX
2'X3' SOFT BOX
20" REFLECTASOL SS
27" REFLECTASOL BS
42'X72' REFLECTASOL Silver
Free Backplates and Shipping included
WIND BRACE & UNIVERSAL STAND CLAMP

About Craig Kienast:

Craig has been involved in photography in one form or another since 1985, but has been frustrated with his art and craft UNTIL the advent of the digital medium!
Now he has grown wings….or more aptly a rocket pack!


Craig has been a featured speaker at many national and regional conventions including SPI, and WPPI. Craig has also been published several times including articles in Rangefinder and Professional Photographer magazines.

Craig has also been recognized in print compotition.
2005 and 2006 Professional Photographers of America’s Diamond level photographer of the year two years in a row.

Best out of state print, 2005, Professional Photographers of Montana

Highest scoring print case in Iowa 2002

Medlar Trophy for the best of show Professional Photographers of Iowa, Kansas City conference 2001

Best of Show at the American Color Imaging print competition 2000.

Craig’s style can be described as Edgy, Ethereal, and sometimes Dark.
The goal Craig sets for himself with his images is to capture beauty in a way that has an underlying sense of power and mystery. Beauty in the human form, and beauty in nature.
He pursues this end with passion, and with a great love of the visual arts.

14x48 strip
9x24 strip
4x6 rigid metallic silver
4x6 rigid translucent
3x4 rigid metallic sliver
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I've been into photography most of my life.
My father gave me my first camera when I was very young. It was an inexpensive 110
camera that I used on vacation. In high school, I took a photography class and worked on
my school news paper. I spent countless hours in the darkroom and missed a lot of study
hall to take photographs. Much of college life was spent the same way.
It wasn't long after this that I knew this was what I wanted to do for a living.
I've found inspiration in artists of all sorts and from the many photographers I've studied
under and taught with over the years. Every time I see something new, I want pull it in to
my photographic arsenal.
After operating a studio in downtown Duluth MN for over 12 years, we moved to a
spacious home studio in 2011. At the old studio, we featured cool urban senior portraits.
The new studio is located on two acres on a river, so we do a lot of portraits featuring the
natural elements, although we still love visiting some our favorite, old locations. At both
locations, quality outdoor lighting has been important.
I love photography. It's in my blood and always will be. I also love people. What a
beautiful thing it is that I get to spend my days photographing people.

DAVE STUDIO IN A BOX
INCLUDES:
4'X6' SOFT BOX
14"X48" SOFT BOX
42"X72" REFLECTASOL SS
42"X72" REFLECTASOL MS
9"X24" SOFT STRIP
52" FLYING STARFISH
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LORI NORSTROM STUDIO IN A BOX KIT
INCLUDES:
4X6 SOFT BOX
42X72 METALLIC SILVER REFLECTASOL
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Lori Nordstrom {M.Photog.Cr., CPP, ABI} owns a boutique studio specializing in children and family portraits located in the picturesque town of Winterset, Iowa . Lori began her career photographing her own kids in her backyard 15 years ago, and is now known not only for her simple and sweet portraits of children, but as a leader in the photography industry in the areas of business, marketing and sales. Lori is a PPA approved business instructor and marketing consultant for Studio Management Services. Sharing with other photographers and small business owners is one of the things she most enjoys. In 2009 Lori started Photo Talk Forum, an online community of photographers working together to grow their businesses.

Lori has always had a heart for children and believes in giving back. She has run a successful fundraising campaign for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society (LLS) for 10 years. Her work for LLS has been featured in magazines and on television and as part of “Oprah’s Big Give” in 2008. In 2011 Lori began her own non-profit organization, Dando Amor which focuses on helping orphaned children in Ecuador. Photographer Travis Gugleman, and Lori have been taking groups of photographers to Ecuador to fundraise and work with the children. Lori and Travis hit their goal of raising $100,000 the first year of Dando Amor existence. You can find out more about going to Ecuador or making a donation at www.dandoamor.org

Lori has earned several Kodak Gallery, Fuji Masterpiece, and PPA Loan Collection awards for her images and storybooks. See more of Lori’s work at www.nordstromphoto.com


www.phototalkforum.com/blog
www.facebook.com/lorinordstrom
www.twitter.com/nordstromphoto

VICKI TAUFER STUDIO IN A BOX
INCLUDES:
4X6 SOFT BOX
3X4 SOFT BOX
42X72 BRIGHT SILVER REFLECTASOL
42X72 SUPER SILVER REFLECTASOL
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DARTY AND COLLEEN STUDIO IN A BOX KIT INCLUDES:
4'X6' SOFT BOX
52"STARFISH
12" FRESNEL WITH BARN DOORS
10"X36" SOFT STRIP
42"X72"REFLECTASOL SS
Free Backplates and Shipping included

LARRY PETERS STUDIO IN A BOX KIT
INCLUDES:

2- 9X24 SOFT STRIPS
1- 3X4 SOFT BOX
1- 42X72 REFLECTASOL SUPER SILVER
Free Backplates and Shipping included

4'x6' Soft Box
10"x36" Soft Strip
9"x24" Soft Strip
42"x72" Super Silver
Free Backplates and Shipping included

With over 15 years in the photography in the photography industry. Beth Forester is an international award –winning photographer based in her home state of West Virginia. Specializing in high school senior portraiture, Beth is known not only for her stunning images but also for her creative marketing strategies and innovative business tactics. A true “number-cruncher,” she knows how to get the client, make the sale, and keep her business profitable and thriving in any economy. Thus she has been featured in magazine such as Rangefinder, Professional Photographer and WV Executive.

In addition to running a full-time studio, Beth develops and markets the popular software line – photo DUDS, a commercially –licensed series of DVD volumes containing graphic design products and creative business kits developed specifically for professional photographers.

4 X 6 Soft Box
9X24 Soft Strip
2 - 14 X 48 Soft Strips
42X72 Reflectasol Metallic Silver
42X72 Reflectasol Super Silver
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4 X 6 Soft Box
4 X 6 Rigid Reflector Super Silver
Free Backplates and Shipping included


Bry Cox is a PPA Master/Craftsman with PPA Certification, an Adobe software Partner, and NIK software partner. For over a decade, he has taught workshops to professional photographers all over the US and Canada, and many places in China as well. He has created many tools for photographers including Photoshop tools, tutorial DVDs, and three self-help books which have had rave reviews.
Bry Cox’s images are used by Capitol Records, CMT, ads for Fuji Film, ads for PocketWizard, and for covers/national magazines like Billboard, TV Guide, American Photo, Professional Photographer, Rangefinder, American Girl, and photography magazines in China and Canada. His images are used by VIPs, filmmakers, TV anchors, musicians and other prominent people like LeAnne Rimes, Natalie Cole, Olivia Newton-John, Ryan Shupe, Donny and Marie Osmond, Kenny Loggins, Linda Ronstadt, Steve Forbes, Mitt Romney, and the last four Utah Governors!
Short list of image awards:
• Gold Medal Winner out of 25,000 International Photographers
• Master Photographer of the Year, and Photographer of the Year many times state and nationally
• 8 Time Winner of the Fuji Masterpiece Award
• 6 Time Winner of the Kodak Gallery Award
• A PPA Master/Craftsman many times over.
Bry’s workshops are a good combination of business principals juxtaposed with the creative aspects of a successful artist.

4 X 6 Soft Box
3 X 4 Soft Box
10 x 36 Soft Strip
10 x 36 Louvers
42” X 72” Reflectasol Gold
42” X 72” Reflectasol Super Silver
Free Backplates and Shipping included

4 X 6 Soft Box
2 X 3 Soft Box
2– 10 X 36 Soft Strips
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4 X 6 Soft Box
10 x 36 Soft Strip
42” X 72” Metallic Silver Reflectasol
42” X 72” White Reflectasol
27 X 27 Metallic Silver Reflectasol
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Many as a lighting guru recognize Don Chick! He’s taught studio lighting to hundred’s of photographers across the U.S. and the Bahamas! While he has many awards for his work, the images speak for themselves. Let him show you through his “easy to understand” teaching just how easy it can be to create beautiful portraits. Don has a free email newsletter “Light Readings that you can receive by going to www.DonChick.com and signing up on the opening page.

One key factor to the success of this low-key image is Gerald’s clothing; notice that he’s wearing dark solids. Because his clothing is dark the emphasis goes to his face and hands with the clothing and background visually subordinate. Notice too the strong composition. There is an implied triangle between his hands as well as a leading line up his right arm (image left) bringing you right to his face. Finally the image was enhanced in Photoshop by converting it to b&w, boosting the contrast, adding some selective blur, a vignette and the border.

Creating this portrait of Gerald required my signature 5 light setup. I love the light quality from the Larson 4x6 soft box; therefore it is my light modifier of choice for my Main Light. I prefer using a 42x72 reflector for my Fill light. This is simply to control highlight to shadow contrast. Bring it in close to the subject if you prefer less contrast. Because the 4x6 is so big there’s “extra” light to bounce back onto the subject when using a metallic fabric on the Accent reflector. For this image I used a 40° grid in a 7” parabolic on the Background light. I had a set of barn doors
On the parabolic too, but it isn’t necessary to combine them with the grid. I always use a soft strip for my Hair light. The soft strip and louver combination spreads the light beautifully across the subject area. This helps add separation between the subject and
Background. And the louvers
If you would like to learn more and watch Don as he creates this classic image of Gerald,
check out his videos at DonChick.com/showspecial_0412.html

Dan Frievault Studio in a box kit includes:

2-14”x48” Soft strips with grids
1-32” Flying Starfish

total 1350.00
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Dan Frievalt: 920-336-5729

Theory/Philosophy of Life:
I have a passion for photography, cinema, art and fashion. My photographic style is derived from all of those inspirations. I love what I do for a living and feel very blessed that everyday I get to use my passion to create images for my clients whether it be a high school senior, a wedding couple or for a model portfolio.

Photography is my life and I enjoy sharing what I have learned. I believe that if you surround yourself with talented people your skills will improve. I am super excited to share with photographers my thought process. Let me show you what I am doing, have you try it so that you can go home and implement it when you get home. I firmly believe that is how creative people learn.

Bio:
Dan Frievalt is a photographer that enjoys blending creative light with graphic design to create artistic images that evoke drama and tell a story. Dan's formal education includes an Associate degree in Marketing Communications and has worked as a Graphic Artist for 12 years before changing his career path to photography in 2005. “I always enjoyed photography but ever since digital capture I have found a new voice in creating images by combining my design background with my eye for photography.” In 2011 Dan was named Wisconsin Professional Photographer of the Year as well as earning the Canon Par Excellence Award, Fuji Masterpiece Award, Kodak Gallery Award and Platinum Photographer of the Year by PPA. In 2012 Dan was awarded WPPA Photographer of the Year first runner up and won a third Kodak Gallery award.

MIKE RIDINGER STUDIO IN A BOX INCLUDES:
1 4 X 6 SOFT BOX
1 14X48 SOFT BOX
1 12X12 SOFT BOX
1 12X12 LOUVERS
14X48 FLEX GRID
1 42X 72 REFLECTASOL SUPER SILVER
50/50 REFLECTASOL
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Jamie Hayes Studio in a box includes
42"x72" Reflectasol Super Silver
17"x17" Soft Box
9"x24" Soft Strip
14"x48" Soft Strip
Free Backplates and Shipping included

Jim Churchill Studio in a box includes
4'X6' Soft Box
14"X48" Soft Strip
42"X72" Reflectasol Super Silver
42"X72" Reflectasol Metalic Silver
Free Backplates and Shipping included

Mary Fisk Studio in a Box includes:
4'x6' Soft Box
32" Starfish
10x36 Soff Strip
Free Backplates and Shipping included

4X6 Soft Box
10x36 Soft Strip
10X36 Flex grid.
14X48 Soft Strip
52" Flying Starfish.
42"X72" Metalic Silver ReflectASOL
Free Backplates and Shipping included


Artists, Authors and all around crazy internationally award winning photographers, Mike Fulton, and Cody Clinton, of TriCoast Photography have gained world-wide popularity with their simple – fast – effective photography style. Boasting worldwide and editorial fashion style of art, TriCoast’s unique style provides clients with a one-of-a-kind attitude that is very apparent in their final artwork. Adding to the mixture of craziness is Suzy Roberts, who leads the High School Senior and Portrait division of TriCoast. With a funky attitude and spicy flavor to her work, Suzy always seems to create a fun session while capture high end images. Believing in the NO SECRETS teaching attitude, TriCoast, giving the pros and cons to their lighting method which they have developed over many years of trial and error capturing wedding day events around the world. Former Eastman Kodak’s World Wide Photographers to Watch as well as capturing weddings for Dignitaries of Countries around the world, and more recently a strong volume based business, TriCoast Photography has shown that teamwork, passion for the arts, and a sense of humor is the key to success.

For more information on TriCoast and their educational products including speaking engagements around the world, check out their website at: www.TriCoastPhoto.com. TriCoast Photography also has a FREE newsletter sent out every month or two to 1000's of photographers around the world - Stormwatch To sign up visit their educational site from the link above.

CARL CAYLOR STUDIO IN A BOX KIT INCLUDES:
42x72 Metallic Silver reflector
42x72 Super Silver Reflector
27” Square Metallic Silver Reflector with Brace
4x6 Rigid Reflector Metallic Silver with clamp bar and kick stand
4x6 Rigid Reflector Super Silver with clamp bar and kick stand
16x60 Light bender
4x6 Soft Box
2 14x48 Soft Strips
Back Plates and Free Shipping included

Carl Caylor, PPA Certified, MPhotog., Cr., F- WPPA, Kodak Mentor "If beauty was only skin-deep, every photograph would reveal the same personality. We create portraits. An artistic expression that goes past the outer layer, beyond first impressions, and into the abyss of oneís defining essence." - Carl Caylor Carl has been involved with photography for over 20 years. He started his photographic career in the darkroom as a custom printer and technician. This has proven to be a great asset to his photography and teaching career. Carl is a Master Photographer and Craftsman with Professional Photographers of America. He has won numerous national awards for his photography, including 18 PPA Loan Collections and several Kodak Gallery and Fuji Masterpiece Awards. Carl has gained national credibility and is now a favorite instructor at photographic seminars and schools world wide. Carl passionately studies art and photography to ensure you the best of himself.

SCOTT DUPRAS STUDIO IN A BOX KIT INCLUDES:
4'X6' SOFT BOX
9"X24" SOFT STRIP
2 42"X72" REFLECTASOLS MS
14"X48" SOFT STRIP
Free Backplates and Shipping included

KIT INCLUDES:
4X6 SOFT BOX
42X72 REFLECTASOL Metallic Silver
42X72 REFLECTASOL Super Silver
42X42 REFLECTASOL Metallic Silver
Free Backplates and Shipping included

MY STUDIO IN A BOX

1-3x4 soft box
1 42x72 reflector with metallic silver fabric
2-10x36 strips with flex grid
27x27 soft box for strobe outside
Free Backplates and Shipping included
My website is www.harringtonpix.com

Kevin’s career in photography got it’s big break when his baseball career abruptly ended due to illness and fatigue.  Seems the scouts were sick and tired of looking at him.  So...after little league, he turned his attention to the arts.  While in 8th grade he photographed a shotgun wedding for a foolish bride.  Everything that could go wrong, did, but he still walked away with 30 bucks.  Harrington Photography was unofficially born.  

During High School he honed his skills shooting for the yearbook and any foxy-chicks he could talk into a photo-shoot.  After school he got a job at a camera store with a small lab in the basement and took college courses in art, psychology, and business.  Then at 19 he wrote up a business plan, hocked his 1977 Olds Cutlass Supreme, and talked the local pro into selling him his shop.  

In 1986 Kevin and his wife, Cathy, opened up for real.  Since then they have photographed thousands of seniors....and they still love it!  Why do high school seniors drive through several towns, past god knows how many faux-tographers, then past 3 other legit studios right in their own town to get to them?  Why do most of the kids who don’t come to us wish they had?  Catch Kevin’s program and find out why.

SHOOT LIKE A SPIDER MONKEY - MARKET LIKE A GORILLA
MAKE TIME FOR YOUR FAMILY 

It’s the most exciting time to be a photographer, and possibly the most challenging time to run a studio.  During Harrington’s program we will talk about the balance required to do both exceedingly well, without compromising your family life.  All aspects of our senior business will be covered.  Studio lighting, outdoor lighting, posing, set design, and shooting psychology will be covered.  Shooting for purpose and products.  Having fun and making great images IS GONNA happen.  How we’ve branded ourselves, how we market to seniors and their families, and last but certainly not least...sales.  



Kevin Harrington
Harrington Photography
www.harringtonpix.com
269-756-2811

For over a decade Wendy Newman has been a professional photographer in Arizona and now recently relocated to the Northern California/Bay Area. With degrees in graphic design and marketing and a background in professional sales, Wendy felt better prepared than most starting her photography business. Even with all that preparation, the road to growing her own business has required a lot of time and hard work and hasn’t always gone as expected. Wendy’s presentation style is humble and honest with a desire to share ideas to help others avoid mistakes and grow their business faster.
 
Wendy served on the board of the Arizona Professional Photographers Association for 7 years, serving as President for two terms. She is considered a leader and an educator in the photography industry not only in the state of Arizona, but internationally as she serves as Chair of the International Comittee for the Professional Photographers of America and speaks to photographers around the globe. Wendy has been ranked in Arizona’s Top Ten Photographers 7 years in a row, has earned 3 Fuji Masterpiece Awards, is a Certified Professional Photographer and holds her Master Photographer and Craftsman’s degrees through PPA. Additionally, Wendy has been recognized with a PPA Communications Award for best Affiliate Newsletter and was a finalist in the ANNE Awards (PPA’s
Marketing Award) for Best High School Senior Campaign. Her passion is everything related to photography… shooting, creating, learning and now teaching. 

Affiliations
• The Society of Wedding and Portrait Photographers  (SWPP-United Kingdom)
• Professional Photographers of America (International Comm. Chair, Council Member since 2009,                            
    Member since 2004)
• Arizona Professional Photographers Association (Executive Board of Directors - President 2008             
                -2010, VP 2007, Secretary 2006, Director 2005)
• Phoenix Professional Photographers Association (Board of Directors since 2004)

Awards
• Master/Craftsman Photographer
• Nationally Certified Professional Photographer
• Baby Photographer of the Year 2011-SWPP United Kingdom
• Portrait Photographer of the Year 2006 & 2005- Phoenix PPA
• Illustrative Photographer of the Year 2007, 2006, & 2005 - Phoenix PPA
• Top 10 Photographers in Arizona  2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, & 2005
• Fujifilm Children's Portrait Award 2005
• Fuji MasterPiece Award 2009, 2008 & 2004

Studio In a box:
5x7 Softbox
42x72 Super Silver Reflector
3x4 Rigid transclusent Fabric
10x36" Soft Strip
Free Backplates and Shipping included

Joy Vertz, has grown in 6 short years from a one-woman show in her basement to now running 2, thriving high end, boutique style studios with a team of 7 employees. She is a self-proclaimed numbers girl with a firm grasp on the business aspect of running a photography studio at all levels. Joy's studio, Shoot the Moon Photography has maintained a steady profitability despite the decline in the economy and continues to flourish. It is incredible to hear the organization system that Joy has implemented to ensure that thousands of clients think they are her one and only! 
Joy has a degree in Studio Art from Lawrence University.  Under Joy's artistic vision and entrepreneurial leadership, Shoot the Moon Photography has been selected as the Milwaukee area's top-rate portraiture studio.  Her studio, based in Milwaukee Wisconsin has attracted clients all throughout the Southeast Wisconsin area as well as individuals throughout Illinois, Minnesota, Ohio, Florida, California, New York, New Jersey, Colorado, Iowa, North Carolina, Alabama, Utah and from even as far as The Netherlands.
Want to connect with Joy?
Her photography educational site:  www.adventuresinbokeh.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/adventuresinbokeh
Twitter:  www.twitter.com/joyvertz
email:  joy@stmphoto.com
Free Business tips by text:   text:  JOYMENTOR to 69302



Products to feature:
Mentoring and Educational site for photographers:  www.adventuresinbokeh.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/adventuresinbokeh




Topics I speak on:

Business:  Pricing, Marketing, Social Media, Maintaining and establishing a brand, Beginning a Photography business.

Link to my studio tour: http://vimeo.com/36369191

STUDIO IN A BOX KIT!
6x8 Soft Box
42x72 SS Reflector
42x72 MS Reflector
Free Backplates and Shipping included




Julie Klaasmeyer, M.Photog, Cr.Photog, owns and operates j.klaasmeyer photography & design studio, a 9,000 sq ft boutique studio located in Paola, Kansas.  Julie's passion for art started when she was young and has taken her through projects from scrap booking to cake decorating with many others in between.  She combined this passion for art with her love of photography and opened her doors eleven years ago.  Julie is dedicated to providing only the finest for her clients and consistently re-develops her product line to offer new and fresh art for them as well.  She uses primarily natural light and loves to incorporate digital art and image design into her work flow.  Julie has taught classes and workshops all over the country and has given programs for PPA and WHCC, her photo lab.  Julie is featured as one of a handful of instructors for a professional photographer’s video series called Photovision. Her images have been displayed in PPA Loan collections over the years, PPA magazine, WHCC photo booth, GW Moulding, Greeting cards and calendars throughout Europe and many background companies as well.  Julie has earned several Fuji Masterpiece awards, Kodak Gallery awards, judge’s ribbons, and was named 2009 Kodak Photographer to watch.

Please visit our website www.jklaasmeyer.com

Kit Contents:
72" Starfish
14 x 48 Soft Strip W/ Grid,
42x72 Super Silver Reflector

Portrait Photographer, Julia Kelleher, M. Photog. Cr., CPP, specializes in newborn and family portraits out of her boutique Bend OR, studio. She offers her clients a photographic style that is timeless, textural and artistic, and specializes in newborn and family portraiture, specifically focusing on relationship images. Since moving her studio Jewel Images Portrait Design from Portland, OR to Bend, OR in 2009, it has grown from running her entire business solely, to now operating with 2 employees and thriving despite a slow economy. Julia has earned a PPA International Silver Medalist, Gold Level Photographer of the Year and several Kodak Gallery and PPA Loan Collection awards for her images. She is also a PPA Master Photographer and Photographic Craftsman. Picking up her first 35mm film camera at age 14, she put it down after college to pursue a love of broadcast journalism, and spent over a decade traveling the country anchoring the news and covering general assignment stories for all three television networks. After working Portland, OR's ABC affiliate for 6 years as an on-air anchor/reporter, she left television news to pursue photography full-time. Her experience with the news industry, and expertise in media relations and public communications have given her the speaking skills to and communication techniques to help other photographers understand their clients, and improve their businesses.

Julia's teaching experience stretches worldwide for Time Exposure's ProSelect software, and she also is featured as one of a handful of instructors for the world renowned professional photographer’s video series Photovision. Also an Imaging USA and PPA affiliate school instructor, Julia excels at topics from lighting and posing newborn relationship portraiture, to marketing, in-person sales and media relations. She coaches photographers is client workflow and business systems management, and offers private mentoring in both newborn photography and sales training.

Newborn Lighting, Posing and Post-processing;
ProSelect Software Training;
The 5P's of In-Person Sales: The Must-Have's for High $$ Averages;
Marketing Techniques For the Beginner;
Media Relations for Small Businesses To Get Free Publicity;
Tapping Into Your Inner Child: Break Out of Your Creative Rut!

www.jewel-images.com
www.jewelUeducation.com
www.facebook.com/Julia.L.Kelleher
www.facebook.com/ProSelect
www.twitter.com/JuliaRadlick

Dan Frievault Outdoor Studio in a box kit includes:


3x4 soft white rigid reflector
3x4 super sliver rigid reflector
3x4 Kickstand cross bar kit
Includes free Shipping



Dan Frievalt: 920-336-5729

Theory/Philosophy of Life:
I have a passion for photography, cinema, art and fashion. My photographic style is derived from all of those inspirations. I love what I do for a living and feel very blessed that everyday I get to use my passion to create images for my clients whether it be a high school senior, a wedding couple or for a model portfolio.

Photography is my life and I enjoy sharing what I have learned. I believe that if you surround yourself with talented people your skills will improve. I am super excited to share with photographers my thought process. Let me show you what I am doing, have you try it so that you can go home and implement it when you get home. I firmly believe that is how creative people learn.

Bio:
Dan Frievalt is a photographer that enjoys blending creative light with graphic design to create artistic images that evoke drama and tell a story. Dan's formal education includes an Associate degree in Marketing Communications and has worked as a Graphic Artist for 12 years before changing his career path to photography in 2005. “I always enjoyed photography but ever since digital capture I have found a new voice in creating images by combining my design background with my eye for photography.” In 2011 Dan was named Wisconsin Professional Photographer of the Year as well as earning the Canon Par Excellence Award, Fuji Masterpiece Award, Kodak Gallery Award and Platinum Photographer of the Year by PPA. In 2012 Dan was awarded WPPA Photographer of the Year first runner up and won a third Kodak Gallery award.

JuliAnne Jonker Studio in a box

4x6 soft Box with Backplate
10x36 Strip with Louvers for hair light
14x48 Strip with Louvers for rim lightning
42 inch Flying Starfish
42x72 Silver Reflectasol
42x72 Super Silver Reflectasol
Includes free shipping and all backplates
Total 2999.00


As a child JuliAnne Jonker discovered her passion for portraiture in various art mediums as drawing, painting, sculpture, and photography. She came into our industry first as a fine artist and opened her own portrait studio in 1996. As an artist, JuliAnne worked on portraits and competition prints for many photographers. This was a great education in lightning. Composition and posing. When she began entering her own work in competition she earned the PPA master of photography degree as well as many Kodak, Fuji, and other awards too numerous to mention. For a complete listing of these awards you can visit her website at www.jonkergallery.com.

Two recent honors received by JuliAnne this year are, the 2011 Exceptional Business Women award and also being inducted into Camera Craftsmen of America, an invitation only elite group limited to forty members.

JuliAnne is also PPA certified and earned her Photographic Craftsman degree due to her ability and passion for teaching others. She has taught at many PPA and private workshop events across the country. Her favorite teaching experience is the yearly workshop. “Creating the Masterpiece” which is held at her home studio in Apple Valley, Minnesota. Her Studio was featured in PPA Magazine In October of 2011.

Kevin Jordan Larson Studio Kit in a box

4’x6’ Soft Box
14”x48” Soft Strip
10”x36” Soft Strip
27” Metallic silver Reflector
2- Metallic Silver 42”x72” Reflectors

Free Backplates and Shipping included

Total 2200.00


I am Kevin Jordan from St. Pauls, NC (population 2500). My wife Dixie and I are honored to be your Spotlight Studio for May. We look forward to sharing and learning with you on this great forum.
I am a third generation photographer that was discouraged from going into photography as a profession by my father due to some of the same concerns I am hearing now from professionals. He wanted the best for me and honestly did not think photography would be a good way to live comfortably and support a family. Here are some of the reasons he gave me to do something else for a living: the hours are long, you will be away from your family on weekends, and technology is making it easier for beginners which will close the gap between professionals and amateurs and create more competition. When I presented ideas of what I had heard other photographers around the country doing he gave me the one liner I still here everywhere I go “you cannot do that here”. I love my dad and he meant the best for me. I do not regret the path I have taken to get to where I am. I completed college with a Computer Science degree at a time when Photoshop was being developed and digital cameras were being developed. My other attempts at careers were also invaluable to give me an understanding of real world business.
I started for the same reason many parents start today. I am a dad with a camera. After my second baby girl was born I did not want to leave for work every day and miss out on them to come home exhausted from work every day. I wanted my own schedule and want to work for myself. I was willing to start over and give up a pay check to be with my family. With the help of my unbelievable supportive wife I gave into my passion and we began our journey as portrait artist. I gave up my great paying job as a network designer and sales consultant to start chasing a dream.
We started our studio over 10 years ago by going door to door with day cares, ball teams, dances, family reunions, weddings and anything that would pay money in exchange for images to allow us to get started in this great profession. We knew this was not where we wanted to go but it was great place to get started and we did not take it for granted. It was hard work and we did it with a smile on our face. Dixie continued teaching elementary school for the first year.
We opened a studio in our small town. With no other models and a lack of education in the “business” of photography, we did what we had seen done before and became an A,B,C,D package style studio that let our proofs disappear into the sunset and hope they would return some day with an order.
We worked hard and so we were surprised to find that 3 years into our business we faced bankruptcy. It was not from a lack of clients but from a lack of profit. It felt like quick sand as it seemed the harder we tried the deeper in debt we got. We did not make a mortgage payment for 6 months and had to call and tell the bank to come get our car.
We decided that we would not give up and attacked the education circuit with the attitude that if it can be done we can do it. We just needed to who was making it and how were they doing it.
Since this decision we have applied the things that we learned. After our first conference we came home and changed our studio completely. We had many fears about it but honestly what did we have to lose. We changed our products, pricing, and vision. We opened a new studio in the same building over night. From that point our studio concentrated in producing high quality portrait art galleries for homes. We became a designer studio specialized in wall decor furniture.
We changed our vocabulary and all our language became focused on furnishing wall spaces with designer art pieces of loved ones. Immediately we began to profit. It was nowhere near perfect when we started and we are still always learning. We focused our attention on the educators in the industry that were accomplishing what we wanted to accomplish. We also looked for people that inspired us in their success, attitude and creativity. We have been to every conference, workshop, seminar, and education event that we could get to for the last 6 years as well as studied forums and it has made all the difference in our business. We always learn something, get inspired or even learn what not to do sometimes. This has been our college and our number one resource for our studio.
Now we are blessed to run a successful studio. We did not give up and did not go into bankruptcy. We paid back all our debt and have money in the bank. We now expect sales of no less than $1000 per client and our single session record to date is $28,000. Our repossessed Tahoe has been replaced with a new Range Rover Sport which was Dixie’s dream car. We have time to spend with our children and love the service we provide for our clients.
With shifts in the economy and consumer buying habits we felt the need to expand. 2 years ago we had the privilege of bringing the amazing talent of Jordan Chan to work with us full time. This allowed us to expand our studio offerings into the world of fashion/editorial styles for the purpose of selling designer art books without taking away from our flagship wall décor offerings.
For us it is privilege to give back to an industry that has given so much to us. We have had the honor of consulting and coaching some of the top studios in the country as well as some that have hit hard times. We look forward sharing the details of how to transition to a high end studio and change your business model from selling photographs to the sales of designer wall art galleries as well as anything else you would like to learn from us.” :: Kevin Jordan,

4’x6’ Soft Box
10”x36” Soft Strip x2
42”x72” Reflectasol Metallic Silver
Free Backplates and Shipping included

Jay Kilgore has been an artist for as long as he can remember. At the ripe old age of 2, Jay’s Mom, an accomplished artist herself, introduced Jay to the wonderful world of art. As Jay grew older, pens, pencils, charcoal, pastels and even dried macaroni and glue became a way for Jay to express himself. Having two hours of Art Class “homework” every night after school, Jay learned from a very early age how to “See light”. At the age of five Jay was given his first assignment; capture memories of a party at his folks house. From that moment on, Jay was hooked on photography. Shooting for himself mostly, Jay amassed well over 30,000 street photography photos.

In 1999 Jay and his diverse family went into a local big chain portrait studio to get photos done. It was apparent the photographers didn’t know how to “properly” light Jay’s family thus the idea to shoot their family portraits came from his wife. Struggling with the idea of sharing his photography, Jay gave it a whirl and found his subjects to be more difficult than he assumed it would be. Soon, After years of shooting family portraits for friends, family and neighbors, Jay caught the Glamour bug.

Shooting Glamour and Boudoir, Jay is a heavily published and sought after photographer and educator! With over 30 images in 22 nationally distributed magazines across the U.S., Jay is known to have a high level of quality when it comes to his work. When it comes to photography, Jay is of the opinion “You only get one chance to get that shot. Make the most of it!” Which is why he uses Larson Ent modifiers! “A photographer is only as good as his or her last image, we need to make sure we’re using the best resources available to us and Larson is the best!”

Today, Jay is a successful Fashion, Glamour and Boudoir photographer and educator residing in Denver, CO. Jay started teaching his style of photography in 2004 and to date has taught well over 3,500 students from across the world!

To keep up with Jay see him:

http://www.twitter.com/jaykilgore
http://www.clubsupershoot.com
http://www.jaykilgore.com
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Jay-Kilgore-Model-Photography

4x6 Soft Box
42x72 super silver reflector
3x4 super silver rigid reflector
2-light bender 12x48
includes all back plates and free shipping



Kay Eskridge
PPA Certified M. Photog. Cr.

Combining her passion for photography and her love of people, Kay Eskridge’s studio, Images by Kay & Co. has earned a sterling reputation in Phoenix, Arizona. She recently built the studio of her dreams from ground up and has just begun realizing the potential of creating a studio that not only impresses and excites her clients but also provides her with the creative opportunities to grow as a photographer.

She and her team take great pride in not only the imagery they create but also the high level of customer service they provide. Specializing as a lifestyle portrait artist, Kay’s clientele has come to rely on her to capture images from all of life’s special events, from maternity to newborns, tots to ‘tweens’ and High School Seniors to summer family vacations as well as the intimate images she creates through her Celebrate Sexy division (www.celebratesexy.com). Her focus on relationships, creative approach to children and family portraiture, unique perspective on customer service and clear vision about business has provided her with much success doing something she loves.

Kay is a member and Past President of both the Arizona Professional Photography Association and the Phoenix Professional Photography Association. She is PPA Certified and holds the Craftsman and Master of Photography degrees as well as the following awards:

Arizona Photographer of the Year
Arizona Portrait Photographer of the Year
Phoenix Portrait Photographer of the Year
Phoenix Wedding Photographer of the Year
Arizona Illustrative Photographer of the Year
Arizona Wedding Album Photographer of the Year
Eastman Kodak Gallery Awards
Fuji Masterpiece Awards
PPA’s National Award

Kay’s approach to professional speaking can be classified as the perfect blend of entertainment, education and inspiration. Her career path and personal experiences provides her with a unique perspective as a professional photographer and she shares all with a refreshing sense of integrity and honesty. You can’t help but know that she truly ‘walks the walk’ and not just ‘talks the talk’.
She offers programs to fit any of your scheduling needs: 2 hours, half day, full day, 2 days or week long. Her programming is perfect for local photography meetings; national conventions, seminars or conferences and she can customize any of her subject matter to attract beginning, intermediate or 'seasoned' professional photographers. Marathon Press and the Professional Photographers of America to present a wide range of webinar programs contract her. Kay also offers a variety of mentoring programs that begin with 'one on one' weekly phone conversations to spending an entire week at her studio.
Her speaking fees range based on the amount of time requested and travel and Eastman Kodak, WHCC and Larson sponsor her. Please call her studio, Images by Kay & Co. at 602.393.9333 or fill in the contact response form and a representative will respond immediately.

www.imagesbykay.com
www.celebratesexy.com
www.learngrowsucceed.org
Twitter: keskridge
Celebratesexy
FB: http://www.facebook.com/kay.eskridge
http://www.facebook.com/imagesbykay

Kit Contents:
4'x6' soft box
2-14"x48" soft strips
9"x24" soft strip

2-42"x72" Metallic Silver reflectors
2-42"x72" Metallic Silver reflectors
42"x72" Translucent reflector

Includes Free Shipping and Backplates.

Bio:

Jeff Nordby has lived in Anchorage Alaska since 1975. He began his portrait photography career in 2000 with his first two studio's being residential studios. At the start of his career, Nordby persued all types of portrait work as well as weddings. Later in his career, he made the decision to begin concentrating on the high school senior market almost exclusivley. Today, Nordby Photography,LLC occupies a 3,400 sq. ft. studio space and specializes in contemporary high school senior portraits, and portraits of the individual. Nordby, along with Jennifer Konopa continue to seek out new concepts in senior portraiture for the Alaska market. Their latest efforts include destination senior shoots in Hawaii during the winter months.

Outside of his photography career, Nordby enjoys reading business, self achievement and motivational books as well as speding time outdoors. Nordby has two daughters.

4x6 Softbox
2 - 9x24 soft box
42x72 Super Silver reflector
Free Backplates and Shipping included


Bert Behnke, M.Photog.Cr. Hon. M.Photog. PPA#48000
Cindy Behnke, M.Photog.Cr. PPA #101440

Address: 20600 S. Old Wolf Road
Mokena, IL 60448 USA
Phone: 708-479-6700 FAX: 708-479-7950 E-mail:bert@behnkephoto.com


Background
Bert and Cindy Behnke own Behnke Fine Portraiture, a studio established in 1956 by Bert’s parents. They have won numerous awards in salon print competitions as well as serving their professional associations. Both are past-presidents of the Associated Professional Photographers of Illinois and Bert was the 1997-98 president of the Professional Photographers of America (PPA). Bert currently serves as President of the World Council of Professional Photography (WCPP) and is a past president of the Frankfort Chamber of Commerce. He also was the founder of PPA Charities and is currently its Development Director. Cindy serves as a PPA Councilor and is a past director of PPA Charities.


Awards & Honors
Cindy holds the degrees of Master of Photography and Photographic Craftsman from the Professional Photographers of America. She has also earned Photographer of the Year awards from both PPA and APP of Illinois. In 2001, she received the prestigious Legacy Award from PPA Charities and has earned the National Award from Illinois. Her photographs have earned numerous Kodak Gallery and Fuji Masterpiece awards.

Bert has been awarded the Master of Photography, Photographic Craftsman and Honorary Master of Photography from PPA as well as the National Award from his state affiliate. In 2000, he was honored as Portrait Photographer of the Year from the International Photographic Council, a non-profit branch of the United Nations. Bert also has received the Legacy Award from PPA Charities and PPA’s International Award.

Together, and individually, they have given programs on portraiture to much state, local, national and international associations. Both are also PPA Affiliated Judges. Bert and Cindy also are Honorary Fellows of APP of Illinois.

Outdoors
4x6 Super Silver Rigid
42x72 Super Silver Reflector
9x24 Soft strip
Free Backplates and Shipping included

Bert Behnke, M.Photog.Cr. Hon. M.Photog. PPA#48000
Cindy Behnke, M.Photog.Cr. PPA #101440

Address: 20600 S. Old Wolf Road
Mokena, IL 60448 USA
Phone: 708-479-6700 FAX: 708-479-7950 E-mail:bert@behnkephoto.com


Background
Bert and Cindy Behnke own Behnke Fine Portraiture, a studio established in 1956 by Bert’s parents. They have won numerous awards in salon print competitions as well as serving their professional associations. Both are past-presidents of the Associated Professional Photographers of Illinois and Bert was the 1997-98 president of the Professional Photographers of America (PPA). Bert currently serves as President of the World Council of Professional Photography (WCPP) and is a past president of the Frankfort Chamber of Commerce. He also was the founder of PPA Charities and is currently its Development Director. Cindy serves as a PPA Councilor and is a past director of PPA Charities.


Awards & Honors
Cindy holds the degrees of Master of Photography and Photographic Craftsman from the Professional Photographers of America. She has also earned Photographer of the Year awards from both PPA and APP of Illinois. In 2001, she received the prestigious Legacy Award from PPA Charities and has earned the National Award from Illinois. Her photographs have earned numerous Kodak Gallery and Fuji Masterpiece awards.

Bert has been awarded the Master of Photography, Photographic Craftsman and Honorary Master of Photography from PPA as well as the National Award from his state affiliate. In 2000, he was honored as Portrait Photographer of the Year from the International Photographic Council, a non-profit branch of the United Nations. Bert also has received the Legacy Award from PPA Charities and PPA’s International Award.

Together, and individually, they have given programs on portraiture to much state, local, national and international associations. Both are also PPA Affiliated Judges. Bert and Cindy also are Honorary Fellows of APP of Illinois.

1-4'x6' Soft Box
2-14"x48" Soft Strips
1-12"x12" Soft Box
1-22"x22" Soft Box
1-22" Square Flex Grid

Includes all back plates and free shipping

Michael Barton, M. Photog., MEI, Cr., CPP, F-PPANI, F-APPI, EA-ASP, is the owner and operator of Indigo Photographic Inc. in Batavia, IL. He was the 2012 recipient of the American Society of Photographers’ North Central District Regional Medallion and Bronze Medallion at the International Photographic Competition. Barton has been a Professional Photographers of America Photographer of the Year seven times including being named a 2012 Diamond Photographer of the Year. In 2009, he was awarded the Canon Par Excellence Award for Electronic Imaging at the Southeastern Professional Photographers Association Regional Competition and has been a Top Ten Illinois Photographer of the Year from 2006-2012. Barton gives frequent lectures and workshops and has been featured in Professional Photographer, Rangefinder, Texas Professional Photographer, and the American Society of Photographers Magazine. He also holds the degrees of Master of Photography, Photographic Craftsman, and Master of Electronic Imaging from the Professional Photographers of America as well as the Educational Associate degree from the American Society of Photographers.

Box contents

2-4x6 soft box
2-14x48 soft strip with flex grids
1-10x36 soft strip with louvers
1-42x72 super silver
Free Backplates and Shipping included


"Playfully Sexy"
w/ Robert Akers cpp

Playfully Sexy is all about the art of allowing women to show their sexy side in a way that inspires men to look twice! From the Blonde Bombshells of WWII to Farrah Fawcett in the 70's, to Marisa Miller in 2012, Pin-up girls have been around for a longtime. Originally these girls were the inspiration for men to fight hard in the war and come home safely to the girls of their dreams. Their images were ripped out of magazines and pinned on the walls, in lockers and put on calendars.
Today Robert Akers creates these images for women to excite their men and allow them to feel like they are the most beautiful girls in the world. With simple lighting and a little photoshop each woman is transformed from a mortal beauty to an immortal symbol of sexy.
Themes for Pinups are all around us. They are the way we dress and the things we do. "Rosie the Riveter" was one of the first, a girl who was strong and doing a man's job to support the war effort. But, most were in out fits that were slightly revealing. They had a little leg here, some long hair there, and hinted that there was more to come. They wear military uniforms, kitchen aprons, School outfits, lingerie, athletic uniforms and just about anything you can imagine.
So sit back and let Robert Akers introduce you to his world of Pin-Up Photography. He will be discussing all of the important details that will allow you to create your own Pin-Up Dream Girls. Things like make up, costumes, posing, props, lighting and a few photoshop techniques that will complete the transformation. And the whole time he will keep it "Playfully Sexy"







What People think of
"Playfully Sexy with Robert Akers"
"Bob Akers take on Pin-Up Photography is extraordinary. His interaction with his subjects, his approach to quality lighting for greater impact and then his end product. Something you can be proud to show your mother and your friends. If you're a portrait photographer with a little Photoshop knowledge, Bob can show you how to approach an untapped market."
Rene Genest, M.Photog.,Cr
NEIPP Program Director

"Bob Akers has a great energy and a contagious enthusiasm when he gives his program [about Pinups]. He has a genuine knack for connecting with models even in a distracting setting and able to still connect and teach while being engaged in a demonstration with models.

I would recommend him as a speaker, bringing a fun [wholesome] entertaining and valuable presentation of a topic that is popular, but could be awkward if the delivery was not great. His approach and motivation was refreshing and definitely inspirational."

Suzzette Allen, Photog.,CPP, API
National Speaker on Photoshop

Bob is an excellent speaker who not only knows his craft but also does a good job of conveying his message. He speaks to his audience in a warm, friendly and approachable manner that allows him to keep his listeners fully engaged.
It can be difficult at times for photographers to keep raport with their models and still be able to explain to the students what he is thinking and do. Bob does a great job of making sure that everyone is still following him as he is photographing - skills of any great teacher.
Stephanie Platt Zettl
Author of "Nikon Speed light Handbook"
and St Louis Wedding photographer





"Robert has a way of easily describing and performing wonderful posing techniques for Pin up. That is the first thing that I noticed. His easy going style would put any client at ease and that came through as he taught. He is upbeat and extremely positive. That energy is contagious as he details his lighting and the reasons why he poses a certain way.
I love when teachers are entertaining while not holding anything back. He is of the rare bread that is able to easily and effectively communicate his Pin up methods so any student could benefit from a Robert Akers program."
Chuck Arlund
Fashion Photographer, Kansas City



You are an excellent Photographer and an amazing retoucher. I think your personality is warm and generous. Students will love hearing how to do this process.

Lou Freeman
Playboy and Fashion Photographer


"Good Morning Bob, I can’t thank you enough for doing the seminar for us!! If was a lot of fun...you did I great job! I got a lot of great feedback..."

Jeanne Hauser
PPARI Program Director

















Program review from NHPPA


Speaker Review ‐ Nov Mtg. ‐Stephanie Milner
How did you rate him/her:
Loved: 19 Like: 4 Disliked: 0
What did you like about the speaker/s:
Loved his energy and the way he showed the posing.
great demonstrations
very well done‐down to earth
dynamic‐entertaining‐refreshing new info
He could communicate well
Contemporary topic, fresh ideas‐personable approach
Great sense of humor, great with models. Great job for his first time.
He kept things very professional and tasteful.
Great topic‐lots of fun‐lots of info.
Showed what he was talking about
Interesting.
Showed how he did things.
Great! Fun, Knowledgeable.
Lots of positive energy and info.
Great program and very personable person
Different techniques‐wonderful presentation. Excellent repore with the audience. Interesting poses
Entertaining and great.
Excellent

Kit Contents:
4ʼ x 6ʼ Soff Box
2-13” x 40” Soft-Strip
2-13” x 40” Flex Grids
42” x 72” Super Silver
Includes free Backplates and Shipping

Hayne Photographers
Websites -
Portrait Studio: www.Haynephotographers.com
Senior Studio: www.theseniorexperience.com
Workshops: www.norulesworkshop.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/haynephotographers
Blog: www.haynephotographersblog.com

Bio - Creating a business in a struggling economy is what intrigues most photographers to listen to this inspiring team. When others are struggling, Scott & Adina continue to expand, grow and push the boundaries of business & photographic techniques. With 2008 being their first year in business Scott & Adina turned their focus to photography where Adina used her business & networking skills along with Scottʼs photography to create Hayne Photographers. Weddings became the staple of the business and soon the calendar was full as his style soon became recognized. 2009 brought in more weddings along with an ever expanding portrait arm that included families, corporate and graduates. Soon other photographers and organizations were finding his images
fresh and intriguing. Scott & Adina began to teach workshops and speak at the national
conventions (PPA, WPPI & SYNC) to standing room only venues where photographers were anxious to learn from this dynamic team. From Anchorage to Aruba the workshops and seminars brought them in touch with many fellow photographers. 2009 was an Award winning year with Scott receiving the coveted “Senior Portrait Artist of the Year” along with (for the first time ever) “Top new Artist of the Year”. His prints were receiving many merits on the national level where he has been awarded the “Photographic Craftsman” designation by the Professional Photographers of America (PPA). In 2010 Scott & Adina opened up a new full-service commercial studio in
downtown Norfolk. The studio is allowing them to concentrate on their award-winning portraits as well as diversifying their portfolio into fashion and music photography. Now in demand all over the world they are photographing international destination weddings while also speaking across the nation regularly to veteran and new photographers alike.
Influences - Coming from no formal education in photography has allowed Scott to develop his own unique style of wide-angle panoramics and off-camera, bold lighting. This style is a mix of his roots in landscape & nature photography and embracing the latest technology. Scottʼs studio work continues to evolve through experimentation which can be attributed to having little or no parameters which fosters evolutionary leaps in learning. This style and learning technique is a cornerstone to his photography and their teaching. His influences include an eclectic mix of photographers from Ansel Adams to Steven Meisel, Melvin Sokolsky to Joey Lawrence. Workshops & Seminars - Scott & Adina teach on a broad array of subjects that can consume an entire week or be as short as 2 hours. Adina focuses on business and networking strategies. She
delves into the details of pricing, social media, marketing strategies for weddings & seniors along with the intricacies of running a profitable studio. Scott teaches all aspects of his photographic style including off-camera outdoor flash, studio lighting, composition, processing, experimentation and the concept of shooting with “No Rules". This team will leave you inspired and anxious to explore new techniques in your business & photography.

4x6 Soft Box
2 16x60 Soft Strip
42x72 super silver reflector
FREE BACKPLATES AND SHIPPING

Dan and Alex are McClanahan Studio, a cutting-edge boutique specializing in commercial advertising, weddings and seniors. Despite being young photographers, their work is making waves in the industry and earned Dan a Platinum Medal from the PPA 2011 "Photographer of the Year" competition. The couple's main aim is to have FUN, both in creating imagery and teaching at workshops and conventions. Check em' out atwww.mcclanahanstudio.com.

Kit Includes:

22x22 Shoe Mount
4x6 Soft Box
3x4 Rigid Reflector Super Silver
Backplates included and FREE SHIPPING

Britney Kirby Fullgraf, Cr Photog., has made a big impact on the photography industry since her official entrance into the field in 2007. Her unique business model and fresh perspective has attracted the attention of photographers around the world. Britney credits many photography mentors for her success and says she has been overwhelmed by help, support and encouragement.

In February 2009, she began teaching The Boutique Studio for Private Schools. Britney's high end approach to private schools teaches photographers to steer pre-qualified clients to their regular, private studios. Her workshops have enabled many photographers to secure their own schools, book private school franchisees and expand their portrait businesses. Britney has hosted a number of photographers in Central Florida, as they have studied and observed her actual school shoots and other operations.

Her other workshops and programs include: Focus on Sales, Social Networking for Photographers, Running a Studio Can be a Wild Ride and Charitable Marketing a Win-Win ~ Using Auctions and more to Grow Your Business. She assists a number of photographers in growing their businesses through her private consulting services, is a speaker for PPA's Imaging USA 2013 and maintains a busy speaking schedule.

Britney received the 2009 Distinguished Award for the Professional Photographer's Guild of Mid-Florida, based on print competition. She serves on the board for PPA Charities and has been elected PPA Councilor for 2012-2015. She is President of the Board of Directors for Professional Photographers of Mid-Florida and serves on the Board of Directors for Florida Professional Photographers. Britney is sponsored by BWC Photo Imaging.
The Boutique Studio for Private Schools, Focus on Sales (Projection Selling with or without a Projector), Social Networking for Photographers (beginning), Running a Studio Can be a Wild Ride (business: inspiration, branding & marketing) and Charitable Marketing a Win-Win ~ Using Auctions and more to Grow Your Business (auctions, children's charitable model & other)

Kit contents
4x6 Soft Box
2-10x36 Soft Strips
2-Flex Grids 10x36
FREE BACKPLATES FREE SHIPPING


I am a graphic artist who has stumbled into the world of photography and
fallen in love with it. Capturing the human form has always been a passion
of mine. For many years I drew people, everywhere I went I was drawing
everyone around me, studying nuances in the way an arm bent or the how the
curls of someone's hair fell across their nose. I was fascinated how a
single line could completely change the way something looked. This challenge
and love of capturing people slowly lead me to photography. When my first
son was born in 2005 I borrowed my first real camera from a friend and I
began experimenting with it. Slowly I started photographing more friends and
family. Finally in 2007 I had enough of a client base to leave my job as a
graphic artist and become more serious about photography. I worked for a few
years out of an in-home studio. Then in August of last year I opened a new
3600 sq ft retail location. My passion for creating unique images (and a
drastic restructuring of prices) has helped to take my senior average from
$400 to $3400 in just five years. All of the challenges of creating a studio
and drastically increasing prices in a relatively short period of time are
fresh in my memory so please don't hesitate to come hang out with me and
pick my brain.

2011 PPI Top Iowa Photographer
2011 PPA International Diamond Photographer of the Year – Master Artist
2011 PPA International Gold Photographer of the Year
2011 PPA Finished in Top 3 – Grand Imaging Award

2012 PPI Top Iowa Photographer
2012 PPA International Diamond Photographer of the Year

website: www.shirkphotography.com

Topics include, Photoshop, composites, creativity, seniors, sports,
business, pricing and selling, lighting and posing

My studio in a box kit would include a 4x6, two 36" strip lights with grids,
and a hair light.

Studio in a box contains:
1-4x6 soffbox
2-10x36 strips
2-10x36 flex grids
1-42x72 super silver reflector

This includes all backplates and spin rings and FREE SHIPPING

Award winning photographer Angela Lynn Gonzales specializes in modern newborn and child photography. She own and operates a boutique portrait studio in Selma, Just north of San Antonio. Angela holds the title “Photographer of the year” with the Professional Photographers of San Antonio along with many other awards including “Best Portrait of a Child”.

“I am always asked, How did you learn photography? “I’ve been a photographer for 20 years and then some I used to photograph my Barbie’s when I was a little girl, then I was on the year book staff in high school. In college, I focused on business while managing a portrait studio and brought it all together. But honestly, I think it's a gift from God that lets me express my art through portraiture.”

Angela gives back through charitable organizations including, Now I lay me down to sleep, Heart Gallery and Down Syndrome Association. These are all organizations that help parents or children.

Kit content include:
4'x6' soft box
42” Starfish
2 10x36 soft strips
2 10x36 louvers
42x72 metallic silver reflector
42x72 super silver reflector

Shipping and backplates included

Travis Gugelman started his studio 5 years ago. He went from ground zero to being in the top 4% income bracket for studios reported by the PPA. There are many reasons for the success of Gugelman Photography. Each of them will be covered here. The Business Plan, Sales Script, and Employee Manuals have each helped create a studio that runs like a franchise. This allows Travis to meet his goals and makes his studio work for him vs. him working for his studio. Travis will also teach you the concepts of lighting, step by step instructions on how to get the perfect light in any situation using your lighting equipment in the studio and outdoors in any situation. Five years ago Travis decided to take his photography to a higher level, he will share all he knows and has learned over the years to help each of you create the images you desire. Travis has received many awards here are a few of them:

PPA certified
•1st year entering PPA Nationals: Bronze Photographer of the year
•2nd year entering PPA Nationals: Diamond Photographer of the year
•Idaho Photographer of the Year
•Kodak Gallery Award
•Fuji Gallery Award
•2nd Place Light Pro Expo Winner
•2nd Place SYNC Design Winner
•3rd Place SYNC Girl Folio Winner

Travis has also taught at many conferences:
Light Pro Expo Coach: 3 years
Light Pro Expo Keynote Speaker: 2009
SPA Speaker 2009
SYNC After Dark Speaker 2009
Idaho, Montana, and Tennessee State Meetings
SYNC 2010 (Invited back)
SPA 2010 (Invited back)

Studio in a box includes

Larson Shoe Mount
includes:
22 x 22 soff box
backplate
adapters
rotating base
universal clamp
4x6 rigid reflector super silver

Free shipping and Backplates

Bruce Berg is Oregon’s most Award-Winning Photographer having been named Oregon’s Photographer of the Year four times. He also has twelve PPA Loan Collection selections and is a past PPA AN-NE winner.
A Master Photographer -Craftsman Photographer since for over 15 years, his images have been featured in over 100 publications. He has been quoted by USA TODAY for a feature article about High School Senior portraits. His programs about children, families and High School seniors have been presented at WPPI, SYNC, SPI, SWPP (in London) and over 30 PPA affiliates.

He holds a BS degree from the University of Oregon and enjoys snow-skiing, golf, in-depth biblical study and is a delirious Oregon Duck football fan. He and his wife, Sherri, have two teenage children and live in their 5000 square foot historic home/studio in Springfield Oregon.

Articles:
Professional Photographer Magazine (November 2012, September 2011, May 2010, September 2009 and November 2008)
Studio Photography Cover Photographer and five page article, September 2008
Rangefinder March 2009 featured Bruce and his photography in a 4 page article.
Rangefinder February 2009 and May 2010 Cookbook feature
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Comments:

“Out of over 11 seminars we had in Sacramento in 2008, Bruce Bergs’ was the best of them all and when we had him back in 2012, it was even better!”
Dan Jones, PPSV President, California

"Bruce Berg's program is not to be missed! If you are looking at increasing your piece of the Senior market and drive your sales numbers higher, this man will show you the way. His honest, sincere and easy-going style makes the learning process very simple. If he taught a week-long workshop, I would be the first to sign up!"
Mitche Graf, Major Photography Industry Speaker

“Just wanted to say once again how much I enjoyed your presentation. You and your work clearly represent a standard of class in our industry. Thank you.”
Dan Christopher, Portland Oregon


“Bruce Berg's presentation in Idaho got right to the point on running a successful studio in the digital age. From marketing that works, studio operations, and shooting techniques, Bruce provided timely information that could be immediately used. Go to his seminar to be on the cutting edge!”
Gary L. Scott, former Northwest Fuji representative, Seattle Washington

“Bruce, I just wanted to drop a note to say thank you for coming and speaking at the Northern Lights Conference in Minnesota. I enjoyed your talk and I appreciate so much of what you had to say, you really hit my goals and touched my heart.”
Kelly Beniek, Waite Park, Minnesota

“Your photography is beautiful, your marketing materials are awesome and you made the SPI convention worth every penny. Your session was truly the highlight of the entire convention for me. Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!”
Colleen Leffler, Mooresville, Indiana

“A 10 out of 10. Believable results!”
Sandi Poutala, Master Photographer, Portland Oregon
“Bruce, what a blessing your program was to me personally. I so appreciated your words of wisdom. Thank you for a great talk!”
Craig M. Brubaker, M.Photog.,Cr.,CPP(former Representative for Burrell Labs in Seattle, WA)
SEMINAR TOPICS:
BUILDING FOR SUCCESS in the CHANGING MARKET
Is the Bloom off the Rose? Can you be Successful it today's highly competitive market? You Bet you can! Bruce Berg, M.Photog., Cr., is a PPA Anne award winner, multiple times a WPPI Platform speaker, featured on the cover of Studio Photography and is Oregon’s most award-winning photographer. Coming from an area with one of the nation's highest unemployment (9%), in 2012 Bruce netted one of his best net incomes ever in his 25 years of being in business. This program will show you why.

Bruce will cover all market segments, but this seminar is weighted more towards high school seniors and children.
His program is filled with pertinent and practical information that will help you improve your bottom line. Topics include: Organization, Marketing, some Photography tips, Staffing, Selling, Packaging and ideas to enhance your Bottom Line and ultimately, your life.

Program Length: 2-5 hours

OUT SMART, OUT SHOOT, OUT SELL
Trying to survive and thrive in today’s High School Senior market?

Oregon’s most award-winning photographer will show you how to take your Seniors to a whole new level.

Providing you with great marketing and sales tips, this seminar is filled with pertinent and practical information that will help you improve your bottom line.

Program Length: 90-120 minutes


The ART of Photographing Children & Families
Looking for Ways to Build your Business? Portraits of Families and Kids are Your Ticket!

Oregon’s 4 time Photographer of the Year, Bruce Berg will share how to get, photograph and sell children and family portraiture.

Offering insight into how to build a profitable business is key in these tough economic climates, and parents still invest disposable income into artistic images of their family and their children.

Program length: 90 minutes to 2 ½ hours.



Most organizations only pay for my airfare, lodging and $500 per diem expenses with speaker fees being covered by White House Custom Colour.

Kit Contents:

4x6 Soft box with Grids
13x40 Strip box with Grids
4x6 Rigid reflector super silver
16x60 Light Bender

Includes Free Shipping and Backplates


Richard Sturdevant Bio

Richard Sturdevant is a leading expert in photographic artistry and
creative composites. His award winning work, style, and techniques have
earned him high praise in the photographic industry. Richard is known
for an impressive track record in PPA print competition - receiving 13
prints with a perfect 100 point score in both state, regional and
district competitions. He also made history with PPA at SWPPA District
competition in September 2010 for the highest print case ever scored in
the USA, Receiving a 100 print score on all four of his prints. He is
the Grand Imaging Award (GIA) Winner for 2011 with best print in PPA

Sturdevant's fluid combination of photography with fine art skills stems from his original artistic roots. Prior to becoming a photographer, Richard made his living as a classic and award-winning artist and also was a national art instructor and a published subject matter expert. Using airbrush and oil, his unique but photorealistic style made for a natural transition to photography. Today his passion for painting comes alive in his creations of photographic art.

As a photographic artist, Richard received the prestigious title of 2010 and 2011 Southwest Photographer of the Year with SWPPA, 2009 and 2010 Texas Photographer of the Year with TPPA and 2008-2010 Dallas
Photographer of the Year with DPPA. He also achieved International Gold and International Platinum Photographer of the Year with PPA in 2007, 2008, then went double Platinum Photographer of the year for
Photographic Open and Electronic Imaging in 2010. This Year he is the
2nd photographer to go Double Diamond Photographer of the Year in PPA's
International Print Competition. From 2005 to 2009, he received 9 Kodak
Gallery Awards as well as 14 Fuji Masterpiece Awards. He also received
1st place in the portrait & Group category in the 2010 and 2011 WPPI
16x20 print competition.

Richard owns and operates Sturdevant Studio - a thriving portrait studio in Garland, Texas. He specializes in fine art composites, seniors, families, wedding, and commercial photography. He was featured in Rangefinder magazine August 2006 where his image "Durrel's Run" was
featured on the cover. Richard is a member of PPA, ASP, WPPI, TPPA, DPPA and is PPA Master of Photography, Photographic Craftsman. He has also received the Master Artist of Photography in New Orleans in Jan 2012.

With over 20 years of experience as a creative artist, Richard brings a
unique eye to the world of photographic education. Sharing his knowledge and experience with others in the industry is something that he enjoys. As part of his commitment to helping others learn and succeed, he has launched his own brand of educational materials to photographers, graphic designers, and artists nationwide. He believes that these materials, known as the "Sturdavinci Art Tools", will help fellow professionals, as well as aspiring students, achieve their creative potentials and improve their workflow.

Turning the ordinary into the extraordinary will continue to be
Richard's goal in his personal photographic journey and as a platform
for his teachings.

Kit Contents:

3x4 Soft box with Grids
(2)13x40 Strip boxes with Grids
12x48 Light Bender
3x4 Silver Reflector

Includes free Shipping and Backplates


Richard Sturdevant Bio

Richard Sturdevant is a leading expert in photographic artistry and
creative composites. His award winning work, style, and techniques have
earned him high praise in the photographic industry. Richard is known
for an impressive track record in PPA print competition - receiving 13
prints with a perfect 100 point score in both state, regional and
district competitions. He also made history with PPA at SWPPA District
competition in September 2010 for the highest print case ever scored in
the USA, Receiving a 100 print score on all four of his prints. He is
the Grand Imaging Award (GIA) Winner for 2011 with best print in PPA

Sturdevant's fluid combination of photography with fine art skills stems from his original artistic roots. Prior to becoming a photographer, Richard made his living as a classic and award-winning artist and also was a national art instructor and a published subject matter expert. Using airbrush and oil, his unique but photorealistic style made for a natural transition to photography. Today his passion for painting comes alive in his creations of photographic art.

As a photographic artist, Richard received the prestigious title of 2010 and 2011 Southwest Photographer of the Year with SWPPA, 2009 and 2010 Texas Photographer of the Year with TPPA and 2008-2010 Dallas
Photographer of the Year with DPPA. He also achieved International Gold and International Platinum Photographer of the Year with PPA in 2007, 2008, then went double Platinum Photographer of the year for
Photographic Open and Electronic Imaging in 2010. This Year he is the
2nd photographer to go Double Diamond Photographer of the Year in PPA's
International Print Competition. From 2005 to 2009, he received 9 Kodak
Gallery Awards as well as 14 Fuji Masterpiece Awards. He also received
1st place in the portrait & Group category in the 2010 and 2011 WPPI
16x20 print competition.

Richard owns and operates Sturdevant Studio - a thriving portrait studio in Garland, Texas. He specializes in fine art composites, seniors, families, wedding, and commercial photography. He was featured in Rangefinder magazine August 2006 where his image "Durrel's Run" was
featured on the cover. Richard is a member of PPA, ASP, WPPI, TPPA, DPPA and is PPA Master of Photography, Photographic Craftsman. He has also received the Master Artist of Photography in New Orleans in Jan 2012.

With over 20 years of experience as a creative artist, Richard brings a
unique eye to the world of photographic education. Sharing his knowledge and experience with others in the industry is something that he enjoys. As part of his commitment to helping others learn and succeed, he has launched his own brand of educational materials to photographers, graphic designers, and artists nationwide. He believes that these materials, known as the "Sturdavinci Art Tools", will help fellow professionals, as well as aspiring students, achieve their creative potentials and improve their workflow.

Turning the ordinary into the extraordinary will continue to be
Richard's goal in his personal photographic journey and as a platform
for his teachings.