2019 Photographic Society of America
ANNUAL CONFERENCE
FESTIVAL SPEAKERS
Scott Wilson
Wednesday, Sept 21, 2022
7:15 pm to 8:45 pm
A Personal Journey Towards Photo Advocacy
We will follow this award-winning landscape photographer as he gets Stage 4 cancer which impedes landscape pursuits, so he turns to wildlife, creates a portfolio, a book and a platform to talk about photography, cancer screening and the role of art in the healing process. All of his book sales and engagements go to communities he supports, from National Charity organizations to State wildlife causes to local schools . . . Hence 'photo-advocacy.'
About Scott Wilson:
Scott is a landscape and wildlife photographer. Before moving to Colorado, he was a four-time finalist in the Landscape Photographer of the Year Competition in the United Kingdom. Since his move, his work has appeared extensively in media including The Sunday Times, Denver Life, Digital Photographer, The Sunday Mail, Colorado Outdoors, 303 Magazine and Denver 9NEWS. Scott was named ‘Denver’s Best Instagrammer’ in 2017, by Westword Magazine, and this year he earned Colorado Life Magazine’s Wildlife Image of the Year award for his coverage of Colorado’s wild horses.
Lisa Langell
Sponsored by Tamron
Thursday, Sept. 22, 2022
7:15 pm to 8:45 pm
Ignite your Creativity!
This high-impact session brings creative innovation for every level of photographer! Lisa will energize you with ideas, inspirations and techniques in-camera and in post processing that will compel you to create innovative photography and artistry through the lens (and digital darkroom—even from your phone!)
About Lisa Langell: Lisa has enjoyed photography since the age of eight, but she didn’t start her photography business until 2010 after long vibrant careers as a floral designer, psychologist, and consultant. Since then, she has earned numerous publications (some of which include Outdoor Photographer, Arizona Highways, Ranger Rick, Images Arizona) awards and more. She is a full-time photographer, Board of Directors member for the North American Nature Photography Association (NANPA), is an ambassador for Tamron, Fotopro and H&Y, and is a judge for Viewbug. Lisa is also the co-founder and co-owner of Focus Your Art.
John Paul Caponigro
Sponsored by Epson
Friday, September 23, 2022
7:15 pm - 8:45 pm
The Art of Visual Storytelling
In this seminar, you will explore ways of developing your personal vision and style. He will discuss the difference between angle of view and point of view. The frame is a stage so what populates and animates it? Different storytelling structures will be compared and contrasted giving you more skills to work with.
About John Paul Caponigro
John Paul Caponigro is a pioneer among photographers working with digital media. His art has been exhibited internationally and purchased by numerous private and public collections including Princeton University, the Estée Lauder collection, and the Smithsonian. He combines his background in painting with traditional and alternative photographic processes using state-of-the-art digital technology. A form of environmental art in virtual space, his work is about the perception of nature and the nature of perception
John Paul’s work has been published widely in numerous periodicals and books including Art News and The Ansel Adams Guide. Author of the video training series R/Evolution and the book Adobe Photoshop Master Class, for over twenty years he has been a contributing editor to a variety of magazines and websites including Camera Arts, Digital Photo Pro, The Huffington Post, and Apple. He is a member of the Photoshop Hall of Fame, Epson Stylus Pros, and X-Rite Coloratti. His clients include Adobe, Apple, Canon, Epson, Kodak, NEC and Sony.
Harold Davis
September 22, 2022
8:30am - 10:30am
September 23, 2022
3:15pm - 5:15pm
Photographing Flowers for Transparency
In this acclaimed presentation, Harold Davis shows his stunning floral imagery and describes in detail his process for light box photography. Floral arranging, botanical composition, backlighting, exposure, bracketing sequences, high-key photography, and post-production are explained.
Harold says: “Light box photography is a joy in-and-of itself, and is a great form of photography to practice with relatively minimal investment in equipment. The techniques that can be learned from light box photography cut across myriad aspects of photography, and will enrich all aspects of your photographic practice.”
A demonstration in Photoshop will show how to combine images using layers, layer masking, and a layer stack.
BIO
Harold Davis is an internationally known photographer and a sought-after workshop leader. He is the developer of a unique technique for photographing flowers for transparency, a Moab Master, and a Zeiss Ambassador. He has exhibited widely, and his prints are extensively collected.
Harold is a bestselling author of many books, including "Creative Garden Photography" and "Creative Black and White" from Rocky Nook.
Harold’s website is digitalfieldguide.com.
Quotes about Harold Davis
“Harold Davis is the digital black and white equal of Ansel Adams’s traditional wet photography.”—Seattle Book Review
“Harold Davis’s ethereal floral arrangements have a purity and translucence that borders on spiritual.”—Popular Photo Magazine
“Harold Davis is a force of nature—a man of astonishing eclectic skills and accomplishments.”—Rangefinder Magazine
John Gerlach
September 22, 2022
3:15pm - 5:15pm
September 23, 2022
8:30am - 10:30am
New Wildlife Photo Strategies
Learn new highly effective strategies for achieving excellent exposure, focus, and sharp images. Lens options for different situations and ways to get more reach using teleconverter/crop factor combinations, setting up the camera dials and buttons for ease of use, photo blinds, and approaching wildlife closely are all explained. Two of John’s favorite highly productive and fun wildlife photo methods are photographing birds at woodland drips and stalking birds in a floating blind. Both are amazing and explained in detail. Since March of 2020, John has shot well over a million wildlife photos and so much has changed for the better including the advantages offered by mirrorless cameras like the Canon R5 he is currently using.
About John Gerlach:
John Gerlach earned his B.S. degree in wildlife biology in 1977. Then he became a full-time nature photographer of closeups, landscapes, and especially wildlife. He has led over 100 wildlife photo tours including 40 to Kenya and 20 to the Galapagos along with teaching hundreds of field workshops in the US. In addition to writing six nature photography books for Focal Press, hundreds of his articles have been published in magazines and on the Canon website, along with his column in Nature Photographer magazine. John’s passion and drive to shoot new nature photos is hotter than ever and he is quick to utilize new features found on the latest cameras that let him capture photos in new and fun ways! www.gerlachnaturephoto.com
Mike Pach
September 22, 2022
1:30pm - 3:00pm
September 23, 2022
1:30pm - 3:00pm
Night Sky Photography
Mike will provide tips on planning your trip and let you know what equipment you’ll need to enjoy a night under the stars. He'll discuss shooting techniques for stars as points of light and star trails and teach you how to calculate equivalent exposures. You'll learn about light painting and using low-level lighting (LLL) as well as how to create panoramas of night scenes. Mike will also talk about tracking, stacking, composites and blends and help you tap into your creativity.
About Mike Pach
Mike Pach, owner of 3 Peaks Photography & Design, is an internationally known, award-winning photographer, speaker and author with more than 35 years of experience in photography. He is the founder of the Colorado Photography Learning Group and has been teaching photography and Photoshop classes since 2007. Mike is the author of Colorado Springs Then and Now, and he conducts night-sky photography workshops. Mike is a member of Canon Professional Services, the Pikes Peak Outdoor Recreation Alliance, the Pikes Peak Arts Council, the Colorado Authors League and Dark Skies, Inc.. He moved to Colorado in 1996 and has lived in Colorado Springs since 2002.
Aaron Priest
September 22, 2022
8:30am - 10:30am
September 23, 2022
8:30am - 10:30am
An In-depth Tutorial on PhotoPills
Learn how to plan legendary shots with PhotoPills! Aaron will present a hands-on, in-depth tutorial of PhotoPills to place the sun, moon, eclipses, Milky Way, star trails, and meteor showers in your images. For beginner and advanced ephemeris users alike, we will be covering most of the functions and calculators of PhotoPills for planning your shots, both when you are onsite with AR views or from the comfort of your couch preparing for a future trip. You will want PhotoPills installed on a phone or tablet (iOS or Android) to follow along. If you’ve never used an ephemeris app before, or even if you are a long time “PhotoPiller,” you will likely learn some new tips and ideas with this wonderful app!
About Aaron Priest:
Aaron D. Priest is a pioneer in the developing field of ultra-high-resolution imagery and 360° / VR content. He specializes in VAST photos, gigapixel images, astrophotography, aerial panoramas, and 8K timelapse video. With over two decades of experience in photography and computer engineering, he has helped develop advanced software and hardware for many companies in this growing market. His work has been featured by CBS News, Space.com, Nikon, PetaPixel, Fstoppers, Accuweather, Google, and in several galleries, magazines, and newspapers worldwide.
http://www.aaronpriestphoto.com
Deborah Sandidge
September 22, 2022
1:30pm - 3:30pm
September 23, 2022
1:30pm - 3:30pm
Art of Photography - Capturing Your World
Join Nikon Ambassador, author, and travel photographer Deborah Sandidge as she guides you through capturing experiences and creative imagery, giving you a sense of being there in the moment. Through this presentation, Deborah will share the conceptual elements of her imagery and how the art and technique of photography can bring an image to life.
Deborah’s approach through photography is to create an image that conveys what it feels like to be there—in other words, making it more of an experience. Learn how she envisions and
creates shots in the dark, photographing stars and the rushing tide of the ocean, well before sunrise. Master details that engage the viewer and allow you to enjoy creative and alternate
photography options through long exposure, infrared, and multiple exposures. Deborah will share double exposure tips and techniques that add depth and dimension to your imagery.
Deborah invites you to join her. “You’ll have fun, and come away with creative ideas and new techniques that you can apply to your own photography and travels, near and far!”
About Deborah Sandidge:
Nikon Ambassador Deborah Sandidge is a professional photographer specializing in world travel and artistic imagery. As an author, educator and instructor, Deborah, expands the horizons of those who enjoy her photographic artistry. Deborah is well respected for her ability to blend the creative and the technical aspects of photography, giving the viewer a unique and fresh dimension illustrated in each subject she photographs. Through her photography, workshops, and seminars, Deborah encourages others to connect with the fascinating people, beautiful places, and diverse subjects that surround us.
Dr. Kah-Wai Lin
September 22, 2022
10:45am - 11:45am
September 23, 2022
10:45am - 11:45am
Filters and Long Exposure Photography
Despite the advancements of digital camera and post-processing software, filters are still indispensable tools in landscape photography. Join Dr. Kah-Wai Lin to learn everything you need to know about the filters in landscape photography. This seminar includes an overview of different type of filters used in landscape photography, with focus on the neutral density (ND), graduated neutral density (GND) and circular polarizing (CPL) filters; how to use the GND filters to deal with the high contrast scene; and the techniques, tips and tricks to use the ND filters to create eye-catching, visually dynamic and surreal long exposure images. The ultimate goal of this seminar is to offer you, either a beginner or an advanced photographer, a fresh perspective on how to use the filters creatively in landscape photography.
About Dr. Kah-Wai Lin
Dr. Kah-Wai Lin is a landscape photographer based in New Jersey. He is the former Chapter, Clubs and Councils Vice President of Photographic Society of America (PSA). Dr. Lin is the official photographer of Phase One Camera, ambassador & education advisor of NiSi, ambassador & global marketing advisor of Fotopro, ambassador & global marketing advisor of FeiyuTech, pro team of Spiffy Gear, pro team of Red River Paper, and marketing manager of iwata-Tech.
He also operates a camera & telescope store, Stetinden Photo, in New Jersey. Over the past few years, he has been presenting over 300 seminars worldwide, and has received over 200 awards in photographic contests. Notably, he is the recipient of Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition from US Member of Congress.
Wendy Shattil
September 22, 2022
10:45am - 11:45am
September 23, 2022
10:45am - 11:45am
Do your images have a future?
Ten ideas for your photos to benefit others.
Photographers pour their heart and soul into creating images while giving little thought to what happens to them in the future. Learn how to preserve photos for personal, historic, scientific, or altruistic reasons; how to archive slides, film and digital; and most importantly, get ideas about where images can be valued beyond ourselves. The photographer is by far the best person to prepare and find homes for them, so begin now!
The program includes dozens of examples and ideas for every step to make the task less overwhelming. In addition, over 100 references and links are accessible to the audience.
Bio:
A full-time professional wildlife and conservation photographer for four decades, Wendy produces compelling images that influence people to care for our world and uses this talent in her publications, lectures, tours, and assignments. She was the first woman awarded Grand Prize in the prestigious “Wildlife Photographer of the Year” competition. Teaming with her late husband and partner Bob Rozinski, Wendy has published 15 books and compiled more than 300,000 stock images of nature and conservation. In addition to photographing, Wendy creates, directs and consults on photo competitions and is photo editor for Cloud Ridge Publishing.
• Senior Fellow, International League of Conservation Photographers
• Lifetime Achievement Award, NANPA
• Department Associate for the Denver Museum of Nature & Science
• NANPA’s Philip Hyde Grant for environmental photography
• Denver Audubon’s Environmental Stewardship Award
• Colorado Wildlife Federation’s Conservationist of the Year Award
• MENSA member
Scott Wilson
Lisa Langell
John Paul Caponigro
Harold Davis
John Gerlach
Mike Pach
Aaron Priest
Deborah Sandidge
Dr. Kah-Wai Lin
Wendy Shattil
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