Still trying to figure out how to make social networking work for your business? Think your Facebook page could be bringing you more clients? Join ASMP Baltimore for an evening with social networking guru Renee Lemley.

Renee Lemley works with clients across a broad range of industries to apply brand strategy, copy, design, creative services, social business and SEO to the intersections of traditional and new media. With more than 15 years of experience in the advertising and marketing industry, Renee has written and produced more than 75 television spots, 100+ radio commercials, as well as countless print ads, direct mail pieces, brochures, industrial videos and corporate communications. In addition, Renee has written copy for web sites, flash videos and other interactive content. She is the owner of GrayMatter Marketing and co-owner of GrayPictures, LLC. She is also the editor of a social media blog, GrayMatter Minute, as well as the photoblog, GrayPixPosts.

When: Wednesday, May 19th
Doors: 7pm
Lecture: 7:30pm
Where:

Dan Whipps Studio
5513 Selma Avenue
Halethorpe, MD 21227-2802

Cost:
Free for ASMP members. $5 donation suggested for non-members.

Please RSVP here to reserve your chair.

On June 20th, 2010, LOOK3 is bringing award-winning wildlife
photographer Steve Winter to the Paramount Theater to present his images and
stories about endangered big cat species from around the world. Winter was
awarded the distinction of Wildlife Photographer of the Year in 2008 and won
first prize from World Press Photo 2009 for his coverage of the elusive
Central Asian snow leopard. He spent 10 months in the most remote areas of
northern India and Pakistan searching for these endangered creatures and
came back with never before seen photographs displaying the behaviors of
this wild cat. He will present images on the big screen from his entire
career but will mostly focus on his work with Big Cats: snow leopards,
jaguars, and tigers. Tickets are on sale now.

May 15, 2010 (9:30am – 5:00pm) w/ Corey Hilz

$250

( Lunch & model included in price )

Join us for an all-day Nikon flash photography workshop to learn how to get the most out of your Nikon external flash (SB-600, 800, 900). The Nikon speedlights offer a powerful yet flexible system, whether you have one or more flashes you’ll learn how to maximize their capabilities in this workshop. The workshop will help you understand the modes and functions of your flash, as well as how aperture and shutter speed affect flash photography. Find out how to effectively use multiple flash units and control your flashes wirelessly. Using multiple flash units opens up additional possibilities whether you’re in a studio or on location. They allow you to produce high quality results without the expense and bulk of studio lighting. We’ll also cover working with light modifiers for greater control over lighting your subject. Modifiers covered include soft boxes, umbrellas, diffusers, reflectors, gels, grids and snoots. Part of the workshop will be spent photographing a model where participants will have the opportunity to practice the techniques discussed.

Register Now – Limited Spaces Available (703) 430-3333

Join ASMP for this special evening with Julieanne Kost, Adobe’s Senior Digital Imaging Evangelist. Julieanne will be demonstrating the just-released Photoshop CS5. During her presentation you’ll see:
·    New selection technologies and tools
·    Content-Aware Fill
·    New tools for HDR imaging with HDR Pro
·    Automated correction of lens distortion in Adobe Camera Raw 6
·    Improved raw conversions, noise removal, additive grain in Adobe Camera Raw 6
·    Puppet Warp – Transform on steroids
·    New brush engine for a atural media look with Mixer Brush and Bristle tips
·    Integrated Lab B&W action for an easy and interactive way to convert color images
·    Accelerated workflow with GPU-enabled cropping and new, integrated Adobe® Mini Bridge panel
·    Improved integration with Adobe Photoshop Lightroom® and much more
Additionally, Julieanne will be raffling off a full licensed copy of Photoshop CS5 to a lucky attendee. You’ve got to be there to win!

The Speaker

Julieanne Kost is well-known to many Photoshop users. She’s one of the most popular presenters at Photoshop World and other well-known design conferences and trade shows around the world. Her on-line tutorials at AdobeTV (http://tv.adobe.com/product/photoshop/) are some of the most highly rated on the internet. Her ability to explain complex processes in a clear and accessible style makes her a highly sought-after speaker. We feel fortunate to have her here in DC to talk about this major Photoshop upgrade.

When:

May 27, 2010
6:30 pm Social & Refreshments
7:00 pm Program

Where:

The Center for Digital Imaging Arts
1055 Thomas Jefferson Street, NW
Washington, DC 20007

Fee: Free

FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED.
SEATING IS STRICTLY LIMITED TO 200

Mac Business Solutions

Hands-On DSLR Video Workshop

Join us for a 2-and-a-half day, hands-on workshop where we will see all the different aspects of DSLR video production presented by Jem Schofield of theC47.com. It is highly recommended to bring your own camera (Panasonic GH1, Canon EOS 7D or the Canon EOS 5DMKII) for outdoor shooting assigments.

Covered topics include (among others):

• General Overview of Video DSLR cameras
• HD DSLR acquisition considerations
• Advantages & Disadvantages of HD DSLRs
• Working around DSLRs shortcomings
• Lighting & Light Meters
• Shooting & Conducting Interviews
• Support Systems & Shooting Considerations
• Compressor & Transcoding Workflow
• Final Cut Studio Presets & Easy Set-Ups

Date and Time:

Start: Friday, March 19, 2010 – 5:00 pm
End: Sunday, March 21, 2010 – 5:00 pm

Registration Cost:

Before March 1st, 2010: $594.15 (15% OFF)
After March 1st, 2010: $699.00

Register Now and save 15%

RESCHEDULED DUE TO BLIZZARD

This event is free of charge, but REGISTER HERE to ensure a space.

Do you have a nagging feeling you can manage your images better and faster? Are you insecure about your archiving and backup systems? Are you ever disappointed in the final output of your work? Join ASMP and learn about dpBestflow, the definitive digital imaging resource for gaining efficiency, profitability and excellence.

Seminar Topics

• Make informed decisions about choosing the best workflow for your needs
• Maintain the color intent and quality of your work
• Understand how to choose hardware and software that is optimal for what you do
• Preserve your digital image files (and the work that you do to them) for the short and long term
• Communicate more effectively with clients, printers, digital labs or anyone else handling your files
• Work more efficiently so you can focus on creating great images and growing your business

When:
Tues March 9, 2010
7:00 PM
Doors open half an hour earlier.

Where:
TBD

The Presenters

Richard Anderson is an ASMP National Board Member, chairs the ASMP Digital Standards Research Committee, and was the principal author of the Universal Photographic Digital Imaging Guidelines (UPDIG.org). Richard is the project leader of dpBestflow and co-author of Digital Photography Best Practices and Workflow Handbook.

Peter Krogh is the author of The DAM Book (O’Reilly, 2009), the most widely used reference on collection management for photographers. He is an Alpha Tester for Adobe imaging software, and is part of the prestigious Microsoft Icons of Imaging program. Peter is the senior project manager and a major contributor of the dpBestflow project.

Richard Anderson is an ASMP National Board Member, chairs the ASMP Digital Standards Research Committee, and was the principal author of the Universal Photographic Digital Imaging Guidelines (UPDIG.org). Richard is the project leader of dpBestflow and co-author of Digital Photography Best Practices and Workflow Handbook.

Peter Krogh is the author of The DAM Book (O’Reilly, 2009), the most widely used reference on collection management for photographers. He is an Alpha Tester for Adobe imaging software, and is part of the prestigious Microsoft Icons of Imaging program. Peter is the senior project manager and a major contributor of the dpBestflow project.

REGISTRATION-Pre-registration required to be eligible for door prizes.

Is video or multimedia an option for your business? How do you get started? How steep is the learning curve?
Paula Lerner and Gail Mooney, two accomplished still photographers, are expanding their markets and the reach of their work through the use of multimedia and video.
Seminar Topics:
• Technology is changing how our clients communicate
• An introduction to multimedia
• An introduction to video
• Capture considerations for both mediums
• The importance of good audio
• The importance of good lighting
• Equipment considerations
• Making the business side work

When:
Saturday, January 9, 2010
9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Doors open half an hour earlier.
Where:
Dan Whipps Photography Studio, 5513 Selma Avenue
Baltimore, MD

Door Prizes:
Two copies of the ASMP Professional Business Practices in Photography book
An ADBASE Regional Subscription + Emailer (worth up to $990)