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Rangefinder
Magazine
December 2003
School Spotlight
Triangle Institute
Held in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, January 11–16, 2004, the Triangle
Institute of Professional Photography has a tuition of $550 for PPA or
Triangle Photography Association members, $600 for non-members. That
price includes all lunches, dinners and banquets. Breakfast is included
in the cost of the hotel. Some classes have extra fees.
Lodging will
be in the Pittsburgh Greentree Radisson Hotel. The Radisson will host
a “get acquainted” party on Sunday night.
Weeklong courses
include: “Photography and Studio Management, The
Basics and Beyond” with Gregg and Michael Boland; “Corel
Painter” with Jane Conner Ziser; and “Digital Capture” with
David Savarino and Michael Good. There are also Beginning, Intermediate
and Advanced Photoshop courses available.
For the price of a weeklong
course, you could choose to attend two two-day courses. Two-day courses
include: “This Ain’t Your Mama’s
Marketing” with Mitche Graf; “New Attitudes” with Marilyn
Sholin; “The Amazing Studio Diet—How to Become a Fat-Free
Senior Photographer” with Kalen Henderson; “The Art of Weddings” with
David Ziser; “Introduction to Commercial Photography” with
Ed Tilley, and more.
The Institute is designed to advance knowledge and
skill in the operation of professional photographic studios. All professional
photographers
interested in improving themselves as craftsmen and businessmen are invited
to attend.
For more information visit the web site at www.trianglephotographers.org
or contact Samuel Pelaia (724) 869-5455,trianglephotographers@verizon.net/.
New
England Institute
The New England Institute of Professional Photography will hold its 43rd
session March 21–26, 2004, in North Falmouth, Massachusetts. Tuition
ranges from $875 to $1225 depending on the class and whether you choose
a single or double room. Tuition includes the cost of the class and instruction
materials, lodging for five nights and meals.
All courses, lodging and
meals will be at the Sea Crest Resort Hotel. Some courses temporarily
go on location for more realistic shooting situations.
Courses include “Art’s
Art Ark: Developing a Personal Visual Signature Style” with Arthur
Rainville; “Success in the Fine
Art Studio” with Tim Kelly; “Finding, Attracting, Digitally
Photographing, Selling and Working with Great Clients” with Michael
Redford; “Real-Life Digital Wedding Photography” with Michele
Celentano, and more.
You could explore the challenges of making the digital
transition with Ron Nichols, or learn to use proper window lighting techniques
that will
rival most studio lighting with Ken Sklute.
There are also digital art
and Photoshop classes offered.
The goal of NEIPP is to offer a selection
of courses covering all aspects of professional photography and business
management that will aid the
newer, as well as the more experienced photographer to be more successful.
For information visit www.ppane.com or contact Sal Genuario (401) 738-3778,
salneipp@aol.com/.
Bahamas International School of Photography
Winter in Paradise 2004 will be held February 15–19 of next year
in Nassau in the Bahamas. Registration for the courses only is $325.
Registration with hotel double occupancy is $800 each for four nights
for PPA or PPB members, $900 for non-members.
Nassau Beach Hotel will
host the school’s events. That first Sunday
afternoon, all registered participants are invited to a round table discussion
held on the beach. The final day of the session will be held at the Governor’s
mansion to be followed by a closing reception.
Each class is two days,
so students participate in both classes. For the first two days, join
Joseph and Louise Simone for “Mirror of
the Soul.” The Simones have taught around the world and are part
of the Eastman Kodak Pro Mentor Team. Then learn “Shooting for
the Future” with world-renowned lecturers David Ziser and LaDawn
Garber.
Visit www.bahamasphotographers.org for more information, or contact Kenneth
Love (242) 393-5683, e-mail: eye
soflove@usa.net/.
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