Moderated by Sports Illustrated photography editor Jimmy Colton, this panel will discuss the shifting world of sports photography and how to break into the field as well as give attendees a detailed look at stunning sports images captured by world famous photographers. This three-hour seminar is a must see for anyone interested in professional sports photography. Renowned photographer Walter Iooss shares his impressive body of work; award-winning photographer Bill Frakes will discuss his recent, successful multimedia projects and newcomer Dustin Snipes will give his perspective as someone who has recently broken into the field.

Micropayment stock is among the fastest growing segments in photography. But can a photographer really make a buck selling stock images online at such low prices? Yes—with the right strategy. Our panel includes an international assembly of stock photographers who have conquered the micropayment world. They know how these sites work and what buyers want, and they'll share what they've learned about this new and dynamic business model.

This three-hour workshop will show examples and teach you how to evaluate a location problem and move quickly, using small Nikon Speedlight flashes to achieve an optimum lighting solution. Joe McNally will discuss lighting issues that arise in the field when using these small, on-camera speedlights, as well as problems encountered with large productions and how to solve them. Instead of focusing on the specific buttons and dials of hot shoe flashes, the discussion will revolve around how to use them to maximum effect. Topics include techniques for shooting magazine assignments, on location environmental portraiture and other situations, plus an overview of skills needed to problem-solve challenging situations. By the end of the workshop you will feel confident in your ability to use light and lighting systems in a variety of conditions.

Platon is well known for taking risks in his portraiture—calculated risks to get the image he wants or that his client requires. This seminar offers an intimate and fascinating look into the world of Platon’s creative process, from inception to the final image, including how he conceptualizes the portrait, prepares for the session and works with his subject on set, often convincing them to be a player in his vision. Blending both the technical and creative aspects of portraiture, Platon talks about and shows images to illustrate his lighting techniques, the importance of the chemical darkroom, his creative impulses and his personal style. This seminar is guaranteed to inspire

Get a first hand look into the personalities of three top photographers and one emerging photographer who is on the path to success. You will gain insight into their individual journeys—what they did to get to the top and what it takes to stay there. We will discuss the strategies, the achievements and, most importantly, their ability to stay true to themselves, even in tough and challenging times.

Gallery owners and leaders in the fine-art community will provide valuable insights into the business of print sales. What factors influence their choice of the photographers they represent? What are the shared responsibilities and obligations of galleries and the photographers they exhibit? What can photographers do to increase print sales? When a gallery mounts a show, who pays for what? Photographers who currently have gallery representation and those who are just beginning to sell their fine art work will come away from this seminar with a better understanding of how to make the most of the photographer/gallery relationship.

Multimedia tools such as Podcasting, QuickTime and Flash movies—all of which incorporate still images with motion and sound—can provide new avenues for communicating your message. Expand your creative and marketing potential by learning about how these tools can work to find you new audiences and opportunities. Curto will explore the current trends in these media, as well as discuss tools for making Podcasts, Flash movies and QuickTime/Windows Media presentations. Options for various hardware, software, and media distribution strategies will be presented, and handouts will be provided.

Photographers working with digital images face a bewildering array of choices when constructing an archive. Should it be RAID, JBOD, NAS, SAN or Online storage? What kind of drives are the most reliable and the most economical? What are the best choices for backup media? Peter Krogh will give a clear and practical presentation about the choices you face today, and how to best implement the storage that's right for you, whether you’re an event shooter, a globe-trotting photojournalist, or a multi-photographer studio shooting many terabytes a year. You’ll learn what to look for, what to avoid, how to get the best deals, how to protect yourself, and how to migrate forward in the future

In this new presentation, Seth Resnick will demonstrate his entire workflow in real time using Adobe Lightroom. He will begin with RAW files, adjust them for white balance and apply both local and global tonal corrections. Then he will create metadata with full IPTC information and keywording. The files will be ranked, organized and renamed using methods that comply with all international standards. Finally, using scripting and advanced actions, the images will be processed live, according to a range of needs—the submission guidelines of a stock agency, the black-and-white needs of a client, a series of images for the Web, and a series of high-res files for archiving purposes.

Explore black and white photography in the digital age from file to print. Hands-on work will include conversion from color files, using filtered color for traditional tonal effects, tone shaping with curves, and duotone controls for fine tonal tuning. Discussions will include film scanning and various black and white printing techniques, options and papers. Files will be provided, or you can bring your own files.