State Workshops are NOW Member Benefit at No Additional Cost.....

PPANJ members can attend state workshops throughout the year AT NO COST as a new member benefit. How great is that to study for an afternoon with an expert like Frank Dispensa on a range of topics, including profile lighting in the studio for bridal couples!

Frank shoots as a follow up to the day of wedding. The quality of the formal portraits exceeds what he can accomplish on the day of the event. What do you think about this approach??

(Photo by Nancy Katz)

Who's Frank Dispensa's Male Model???

Our own Mario Cornejho was the groom during bridal portrait shoot at last week's intensive workshop presented by Frank Dispensa.

(Photos by Nancy Katz)

Changing of the Guard 2011-12

Outgoing North Chapter President Mario Cornejo accepts a handsome plaque for his hard work from our energetic, incoming President for 2011-12, Jim Roselli.

The presentation took place on Thursday, May 19th at Unique University following the well-attended lighting workshop by Frank Dispensa.

Other North chapter members received certificates for state credits earned along with special achievement awards.

More info to come!!!

FRANK DISPENSA--BRINGING YOU TO A NEW LEVEL OF LIGHTING AND POSING

THE SCIENCE OF EXPOSURE AND ADVANCED STUDIO LIGHTING AND

CLASSICAL POSING

MAY 19, 2011

UNIQUE UNIVERSITY

FAIRFIELD, NJ

3-7PM

SPONSORED BY PPANJ

Science of Exposure:

Apertures, Shutter Speeds and ASA/ISO

Depth of Field

Depth of Illumination

Incidence vs. Reflective Metering

Read Exposure with the Histogram

Raw vs. JPG - The Real Story

Meter Calibration. Find your Working ISO

Add & subtracting f-stops - How and Why

Custom Color Balance

Studio Exposure:

Calibrate your Meter and Camera

Lighting Ratios

Metering Studio Lights

Custom Color Balance

Hard vs. Soft Light Quality

Studio Lighting:

Fill Light

Main

Double Main Light+ Form-fill

Background

Hair

Feathering Lights

Lighting Patterns

Short & Split Accent Light

High-key Metering

Classical Posing:

Male

Female

Head tilt and position

Hands

Camera Tilt

DISCOVER FRANK DISPENSA

Mr. Dispensa will share his lighting expertise at out statewide on May 19, 2011 at Unique University in Fairfield, NJ.

See his web site for more info!!

http://www.frankdispensa.com/

STATEWIDE AT UNIQUE MAY 19, 2011;NORTH CHAPTER MEETING FOLLOWS

NATURE PHOTOGRAPHY IN TEANECK...

Saturday, May 7, 7:00 p.m.
Exhibition Opening Reception: The Magic of Nature
“The Magic of Nature” celebrates the work of more than 30 dedicated photographers who have documented the renewal of the Teaneck Creek wetlands for over eight years, and marks the culmination of the Puffin Foundation’s 2010-2011 “Art of Nature Photography” workshop, led by renowned local photographer, Rachel Banai. Many of the participants come to the workshop year after year, considering the Photography Club and the Teaneck Creek Conservancy a special community. This show captures the four seasons, bringing them indoors for all to experience through the photographers’ lens. Most works are close-ups, focusing on composition, color, and light --yet all are different, reflecting individual photographers’ personalities and styles. At the opening reception, Rachel and the photographers will be available for conversation and questions.
Exhibit Runs June 3- July 21

Free Event
Reservations not Available
Event webpage: http://bit.ly/k8rcAB

JIM LASALA AND JIM ROSELLI SHARE AWARD-WINNING TECHNIQUES

PPANJ South Meeting
May 9, 2011

From Capture to Post Production
with
Jim LaSala M.Photog.Cr., MEI, FP
and Jim Roselli

Location:
Winslow Family Diner
491 Williamstown Road,
Sicklerville, NJ
MAP

Times:
6:00 PM - Diner and fellowship
7:00 PM - Meeting


Program Description:

Join us as we watch Jim LaSala and Jim Roselli demonstrate posing and lighting with an on location studio setup. They will show and explain feminine and masculine posing. As the images are captured into Adobe Lightroom they will be instantly shown on an adjacent projection screen.

From there they will show us what initial adjustments should be made prior to moving to Adobe Photoshop for final corrections and enhancement.