Arthur Rainville | The Five Ateleirs Arthur Rainville - The Five Ateleirs Course Description: If you are searching for new answers for your photography, your business or your personal soul – you need to spend this special time with our resident Alchemist Arthur Levi Rainville. Arthur will offer a whirlwind week of Art and Heart inspiration and emotion. His poignant stories and private encouragements will set the stage for self-exploration. Drawing from his poetic, evocative Mansuesco style, he will lead you through inventive creative photographic sessions that will set the tone by adhering to a simple credo: “an artist’s job is to deepen the mystery.” You will compose images via Arthur’s fabled masterpieces called “Allegorie.” These Gestalt inspired classics, steeped in romantic overtones, will serve as a muse for your visual imagery. Arthur will offer his Five Ateliers (artist’s studios) as a way to breakdown and attend to the elements of making more beautiful and meaningful portraiture. The First Atelier will reveal Technique – from a reinterpretation of Caravaggio’s Chiaroscuro to cutting-edge digital intrigues. The Second Atelier will explore Aesthetic – from creating the lost profundity of Vermeer to reinterpreting art for today’s savvy consumers. The Third Atelier will make it Personal – discovering your private inner strength to create deeper imagery. The Fourth Atelier will touch Spiritual – understanding the power of outside forces on your work. The Fifth Atelier will offer Alchemy – Alchemy was known as the spagyric art after Greek words meaning to separate and to join together. You will celebrate your Visual Journey and marry it with a new mysticism for an exciting visual signature style. This reawakening visionary will offer an artistic fusion of ideas designed to guide your imagery to a heightened sense of wonder. Arthur will play with your mind, tug at your heart and return you to your world changed forever. If you need to add new energy to your photography and income to your business, not to mention a little sigh to your life - this is the class for you. About Arthur: ArthurLeviRainville, M.Photog., Cr., API, CPP has been called, “…one of photography’s premier creative minds.” Arthur Levi Rainville, M.Photog., Cr., API, CPP has worked out of his decorous studio in historic Whitinsville, Massachusetts for 40 years. He is widely known for his soft, muted, granular color work. Refinements of this life’s passion lead to his lyrical, quixotic Mansuesco style of today. Defying a definable formula, Mansuesco, much like Impressionism, is a plurality of looks. An innate quality of light coupled with a compositional choreography is akin to his signature style. In a one-man show at the French Cultural Center, his work was astutely referred to as “…a synthesis of observation and imagination blended with a palette of gauzy colors.” Returning photographic portraiture to a high art form is his muse. Currently teaching Portrait Studies and revered Artist in Residence at Center for Digital Imaging Arts at Boston University, Arthur has taught portraiture professionally on three continents, inspiring the budding or seasoned photographer for 25 years - he has launched many notable photographers of our time. Sought after for Keynote presentations at Professional Photographers of America, Wedding Portrait Photographers International and Society of Photographic Educators national conventions, Arthur always offers his unique brand of success – from the Art and the Heart. His weeklong classes at Texas School, West Coast School, New England Institute and Image Explorations in Victoria, Canada are sellouts year after year. He is a prolific author with three published books on the Creative Spirit and numerous articles yearly in national magazines. Arthur continues to spread the word that Style matters. Besides being a noted touring lecturer he has Fine Art work being shown throughout the United States, South America and Europe. Having been called… ‘one of photography’s premier creative minds’… he currently offers private consultations and enrichment workshops throughout the Americas and European destinations. His time is devoted and divided between personal portrait commissions, private consultancy and education and his on-going experiential art studies.
	Jack Davis | Beyond the Capture: Instant Enhancing in Lightroom and Photoshop Beyond the Capture: Instant Enhancing in Lightroom and Photoshop with Jack Davis Just as in the days of the wet darkroom, the storytelling process doesn’t stop in the camera, but only when the image is incarnated into something that can be viewed and shared in all its intended glory. And now more than ever the capability to mold imagery, to create art, to tell stories and move viewers, that would never be possible in camera alone, is limitless. With the very latest versions of Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Camera Raw and Adobe Lightroom, there is the ability to do this digital alchemy almost effortlessly – and nondestructively, with an incredible amount of creative flexibility. And what is truly amazing is the ability to share this image Optimizing and Enhancing instantly with dozens of other photographs. “If you do it once, figure out how to never have to do it again” is this class’ first mantra!  And the second mantra is equally a lifesaver: “Never use Photoshop for something you can do faster, better and easier in Lightroom or Adobe Camera Raw” - and that includes everything from quick global image optimizing to targeted detail enhancing: like dodging and burning, blemish retouching, skin softening and even hand tinting. And when you do need Photoshop, automate the process as much as possible. You don’t get extra brownie points for doing things the long way. This session will cover the latest and greatest Adobe tools and techniques for quickly and easily (and nondestructively) enhancing your photography - and then how to automatically share that enhancing between multiple images with Presets, Smart Filter Recipes and Actions.
	Ken Sklute | “It's all in the light!”- A week with Ken Sklute Light -  a key element when creating a successful image.  Our job as photographers is to make our subjects look their best.  Appropriate lighting selection is one way to accomplish a great image and bring out the best in your subject.  Whatever your specialty, weddings, portraits, sports, commercial or landscape photography, you will benefit from spending the week with Ken.  He will share with you his approach to photographing a wide variety of subjects, put forth in the best light possible. This light might be the existing illumination, adding flash, either direct or thru a wide array of light modifiers.  It may be tungsten or video lights needed or a combination of various light sources.  Ken brings you his 35 years of photographic experience and expertise in capturing and creating remarkably dimensional light. Ken Sklute has been honored as one of  Canon's Explorers of Light, a designation shared by only 78 top photographers worldwide. During his 34 year photographic career, Ken has been named Photographer of the Year a total of 26 times between Arizona, New York, and California.   Ken has accomplished his Master of Photography and Photographic Craftsman degrees from the Professional Photographers of America;  Accolade of Photographic Mastery, Accolade of Outstanding Photographic Achievement, Accolade of Exceptional Photographic Achievement, Accolade of Highest Photographic Achievement, and the Accolade of Lifetime Photographic Excellence. In 2008, Ken was awarded the Wedding Photograher of the Year from the Professional Photographers of California.   Recent years have Ken awarded Best in Show at the Western States Regional Print Competition, Photographer of the Year-Western States Regional Print Competition; Photographer of the Year-Silver Level from the Professional Photographers of America.   The Year 2005 saw Ken receive the Drag Racing Photographer of the Year from CompetitionPlus.com., Wedding Photographer of the Year and Photojournalist of the Year from the Professional Photographers of California, as well as receiving the Heidi Mauracher Starlite award for Best Wedding Photograph. Ken as accomplished 14 Kodak Gallery awards and 15 Fuji Masterpiece Awards. Ken spends much of his time teaching and lecturing both nationally and internationally.
	Kirk Voclain | Kirk Voclain - “It’s all about Senior Portraits and What it Takes to Do Them” “First we focus on Marketing and Pricing and what it takes to get seniors in the door.  Then we work on the Photography aspect of it....And FINALLY - Workflow and Photoshop!  All is hands-on and with class involvement.  This class will be an energetic, high-powered class that will take your Senior Photography, Business of Photography and Workflow to the next level.  Working smarter, yet doing the job the right way, keeps Seniors wanting you as their Portrait Specialist.
	Michael and Tina Timmons | “Making the most of your Photographic Talents: The Fine Art Side of Photography” Master of Photography, Photographic Craftsman, PPA Certified Professional  Michael and Tina have both been involved in photography since 1983 and joined forces in 2000, after owning individual studios. They own The Portrait Gallery and Gallery 143 in Michigan.  The portrait studio specializes in family, children, high school senior portraits, and events.  Gallery 143 offers customizable Fine Art Interior Décor, and services clients such as NASCAR, Hendricks Motor Sports, Drury Inns, McDonalds Restaurants, in addition to banks, hotels, doctors offices, businesses and private collectors. Competition printing is another service provided, with over 22 Photographers of The Year as clients.                Both are Master, Craftsman, and Award of Excellence Degree holders through PPA, and have been named Photographer of the Year within the state.  They have received awards such as Kodak, Fuji, Best of Show, Judges Choice, Top Ten (both state and regional), Four for Four, ASP State Elite Award, Michigan Service Award, numerous Loan collection images and PPA Photographer of The Year every year it has been given. Michael has had four loan prints in both 2003 and 2008 and Tina achieved that status in 2009.  Michael has exhibited in The International Hall of Fame, Photokina in Cologne Germany, Epcot in Walt Disney, was The MES Photographer of the Year, and has had three prints score 100.  He has received the National Award and is a published poet and writer.  Tina has been awarded the MES Illustrative Award three times and was published in The New York Times Magazine.                Michael and Tina have lectured across the United States at local, state, regional, and international conventions in addition to numerous week long schools and personal workshops. They travel all over the world sharing their experiences, while continually photographing each location to add to their fine art library.  Both are International Jurors through PPA, while Michael is a Jury Chairman in Training and the current Vice Chairman of PEC.   They traveled to Korea in 2009 to judge the PPK International Regional Print Competition.  Both have held numerous board positions and stay involved in every level.  Sharing their knowledge with a large circle of photography friends has become a huge part of their life.   “Making the most of your Photographic Talents: The Fine Art Side of Photography” Ever wonder what it would be like to sell your photography over and over again?  Taking one image and having multiple sales to multiple clients.  How about being hired to create one of a kind fine art; for a client that may not have ever needed your services otherwise.  How about adding thousands of dollars to your bottom line; without having to make a huge investment.  What if you already have all the tools and experience necessary to get into this lucrative line of work?           What if, you could learn all you need to know in one week of intense, hands on learning, from two of the country’s leading instructors in this field of photography?  What if, in the process, you learned techniques to make your everyday portrait and wedding photography even better, using easy to use software and Photoshop techniques?  What if, you had a lot of fun in the process?  If any of this sounds too good to be true, it isn’t. Join us for a week of great photography, lots of laughs and tons of inspiration, along with mind blowing instruction that will have you asking, “Why didn’t I do this years ago?”           During this week long course Masters of Photography Tina and Michael Timmons will cover topics such as: knowing your equipment, software and vendors, how to photograph for commercial fine art sales, how to manipulate and enhance your image, how to market your images, easy workflow, organization, products to sell, print competition, creativity, and how to incorporate art into your daily routine.  There will be lecture, demonstration, hands on activities, music and fun during the entire week.  So bring your computer and your camera gear let’s get ready for a new experience……………
	Scott Robert Lim | The $10K Wedding Photographer & Beyond Scott Robert Lim Monrovia, California 626-487-4166 www.scottrobertphotography.com Learn the secrets of how to demand $10,000 and more for your wedding photography. Discover how Scott books weddings all around the world, including France, Italy, Korea, Canada, NYC, San Francisco, Miami, Seattle, Los Angeles, and Hawaii. Are you itching to bring your photography to the next level? Are you stuck creatively? Be inspired and infuse new creativity into your photography as Scott reveals his signature posing and lighting techniques derived from modern fashion. Learn how to leverage viral marketing and get the most out of Facebook and Twitter. Create a world following with a zero dollar marketing campaign. Learn critical life skills that will unlock your unlimited potential and enrich those around you. Learn the seven steps to mastering the art of photography and be a leader in the industry. Master photographer, Scott Robert Lim is internationally renowned. His work has been published in books and magazines distributed worldwide and has taught and mentored many professional photographers around the world. Scott is a popular international speaker with an exciting and inspirational style. Scott’s compelling photographic style blends both photo-journalism and fashion portraiture with a candid-modern flare. His imagery has been viewed by thousands across the country and around the world.He is a master at digital enhancement and his final images are stunning portrayals of life. Scott is one of America’s leading and in-demand wedding photographers and professional photographers from all over the world are eager to learn many of his keys to success and his unique style.
	Suzette Allen, API, CPP, Cr.Photog. | Intermediate/Advanced Photoshop Suzette Allen is the In-Demand Photoshop instructor in the Photographic Industry and is well known for her down-to-earth and easy-to-understand teaching style. She has a remarkable talent for simplifying Photoshop down to understandable terms and easy techniques to follow, and consistently gets rave reviews from her students! All of her material is relevant to Portrait-Wedding Photographers because she comes from 25 years as a professional photographer and years of experience as a digital retoucher at a photo lab.   Understanding what is truly valuable, applicable and practical for the Portrait-Wedding Photographer is what makes her classes so popular--AND useful! Her classes, programs and instructional products all reflect Suzette’s philosophy for working in Photoshop: nondestructive methods that are flexible for creativity, but still maintain the vital element of efficiency!
	The Reinbolds | Terry & Donna Reinbold will once again present their photography class “In The Beginning...”. Last taught by the Reinbold’s in 2009, this popular week focuses on the basics that every professional photographer needs to know.  Covered in the week- long course will be determining proper exposure, understanding histograms, learning to see the light, lighting ratios and patterns, posing for individuals, groups & children (both in the studio & on location), and digital workflow.   Students will observe the instructors and then experience hands-on the techniques demonstrated, using a studio setting and the beautiful grounds of the USD campus. A master set of images taken by the Reinbold’s is included with the course. Both Terry and Donna hold the degrees of Master Photographer, Craftsman, and both were Certified by PPA in 2002. They own the Reinbold Gallery Photography, Inc. in Anaheim, California, specializing in portraiture. They were presented with the Carlos Lozano Mentor of the Year award at the 2008 Western States Convention.   Terry’s fine art photography book “The California Missions as Art” was published this year, winning a Davey award honoring creative work from the best of small publishing firms worldwide.  Along with his duties at the studio, Terry also teaches photography at Rosary High School in Fullerton.  Donna is the principal photographer at the studio, and the resident Photoshop expert. Together, they form a dynamic teaching team that will leave students prepared for the next step in their photography career.
	Tim Mathiesen | School Photography - What's in it for you? School Photography……… What’s in it for YOU!   Tim Mathiesen’s week long class will cover what it takes to enter the very lucrative underclass school market.  The primary curriculum will cover pre-K through the 6th grade.  Middle school and high school classes will be discussed, but the majority of the program will cover the grammar school grades.   During the week, extensive exercises will involve each WCS student in every step of a typical photographing day.  The actual time photographing school children is minimal when compared to the preparation and post-photography steps to complete each school.  Emphasis will placed on planning, contracts, software and communications.  The actual process of photography will also be covered.  We will also cover the marketing and promotional aspects of school photography.  We will also discuss the merits of using a professional lab vs. in-house for finishing your school work.   Also during the week, we will also examine and test the process of “Green Screen” photography. This exciting process gives the studio the opportunity to offer multiple backgrounds without carrying several backgrounds to the school.  This process requires very precise lighting and software.  During the week, we will give each WSC student an opportunity to create samples that can be used to promote this technology for your schools.   Groups will be a very special part of the class.  We will discuss the various ways of handling small, medium and large groups.  We, as a class, will have an opportunity to photography groups of different sizes.   Tim has worked in and owned studios that photographed up to 750,000 students per year. Tim will also discuss how to compete with the national studios that are everywhere.  He will cover the demographics and how to locate schools in your area.   Even if you are just photographing one or two schools, or you are up to your neck in grammar school students, this course will give you new insight in the exciting grammar school market.
	Tim Meyer - instructor WCS | Tim Meyer, M.Photog.Cr., CPP. / President Photographer, educator and writer, Tim Meyer is passionate about the field of photography. With over 30 years as a professional photographer he currently serves as the Portrait Division Chair at Brooks Institute of Photography in Santa Barbara, CA. while continuing to operate his custom portrait and wedding business. Holder of Professional Photographers of America’s coveted Masters and Craftsman degrees Tim has also been awarded a Master of Arts degree in Fine Art Photography. As a member of Fuji Film Internationals Pro-Elite and Talent Teams, Tim lectures internationally and is a contributing editor to Rangefinder Magazine In addition to numerous one-man exhibitions of his fine art work, Tim’s photography has been internationally recognized for its innovative style and technique. Other awards include: Fellowship and Service Awards from the Professional Photographers of California. Portrait Photographer of the Year 1991 through 1993, Professional Photographers of San Diego County.  President 1998 of the Professional Photographers of San Diego County.  Photographer of the Year 2000, Professional Photographers of San Diego County. Fuji MASTERPIECE Award winner 2001 Portrait Photographer of the Year  2003, Professional Photographers of California. Photographer of the Year 2003, Professional Photographers of California. Fuji MASTERPIECE Award winner 2003 15th Annual Peoples Choice Award 2003, Professional Photographers of California. President 2006 of the Professional Photographers of Santa Barbara County.  Tim's work has also been displayed in Kodak's Professional Photographers Showcase at Disney's Epcot Center and accepted to Loan Collection of Professional Photographers of America.