Class/Event:

Solutions Roundtable: Angela brings her rich

photography experience to Imaging USA to lead the daily
Solutions Roundtable sessions. These interactive smart
talks and idea sharings will explore new ideas, from pro
photographer to pro photographer, during Imaging USA.
These are business Q&A's with a group participation twist
(all geared toward photographers, of course!). They are
sure to cover business best practices, sales and
marketing, customer service and more. This is your
opportunity to ask.
Killer Lighting: We always talk about taking things to
the next level, but who actually knows how to do that?
You will! In this workshop, Daniel Doke shares his
experience and expertise, as he shows you how to
incorporate texture, depth and contrast into your lighting.
Learn how to make your images really come alive as you
learn how to:
Mix available, strobe and tungsten lighting.
Capture texture and detail in your subjects.
Manage easy lighting set ups, both in studio and on location.
Create images that stand out from the competition.
Outdoor Lighting: Natural light expert Stephanie Davis
will bring all her tricks and techniques along in this
program on outdoor lightings. Follow along as she teaches
you how to use different sources of outdoor lighting to get
the most natural looking portrait, any time of day.
Stephanie will go over:

How Class Pertains to My Professional Education & Improved

Instruction for Our Students:
Domain I:
o Planning & Preparation
Demonstrating Knowledge of Students
I will be able to have an in with
students who are interested in
photography, journalism, or yearbook.
Setting Instructional Outcomes
I will be able to assist Mrs. Pomeroy and
Ms. Gorrell with their business and
yearbook classes.
I will be able to better assist
clubs/activities with fundraisers and how
to manage their funds.
Designing Student Assessments
I do a green screening project in
conjunction with Mr. Bryant and some of
the enrichment students. I would like to
be able to understand how it is done
more, so that the students can spend
more time with the concepts instead of
faulty technology (user) issues.
Domain II:
o The Classroom Environment
Creating an Environment of Respect & Rapport
Understanding and finding common
ground with visual learners will be easier
for me.
Having students see me take photos at
their sporting/musical events has been
largely successful. The students are
excited I am there, and it really allows
me to know our students on a more
personal level.
Domain III:
o Instruction
Communicating with Students
Many of these classes focus on
communicating with clients and
prospective customers. Our students and

 How to make use of natural reflectors

How to use reflectors when shooting by yourself

How to use your speed light

Choosing the right location

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their families need to have clear

communication from me, especially as
Dean of Students.
Using Questioning and Discussion Techniques
See above
Engaging Students in Learning
I can learn how to communicate basic
camera technique to the yearbook staff,
and any faculty members who would like
to submit photos to the website or
newsletter.
Using Assessment in Instruction
Green-screening, proper photo
techniques, and photo journalism are all
used as pieces of my class assessments.
They are another tool that appeals to
visual learners.

Domain IV:
o Professional Responsibilities
Maintaining Accurate Records
Many of the sessions focus on this for
business improvement.
o Communicating with Families
See above
o Participating with a Professional Community
Being able to assist various teachers/classes
with photography has been very beneficial.
o Growing and Developing Professionally
Im going to learn more about time
management, fund allocation, business
techniques, communication skills, etc.
o Showing Professionalism
Some of the courses focus on what to do if
mistakes are made, clients arent satisfied, etc.
We have many of these same issues in
education.

School and sports photography is not just about lining up

the kids and shooting the picture. It takes skill, talent and
a lot of patience to manage the photography day, create
an awesome image and do something that stands out
from everyone else.
In this class, Terry Dunlap teaches you how to manage
picture day so that everyone has fun, you get the shots
you need; he also share the tips and tricks that make your
photos better than your competition.
Discuss lighting, and how to set up for both group and
individual photos. Explore posing options that are fun,
creative and will result in better images. Learn how to
introduce the unexpected into your photo shoot and
discover how much it helps in handling groups!
Terry gives you the knowledge and confidence to run
picture day at a fun, active pace while still getting the
results that will wow your clients and keep them booking
your studio, year in and year out.
Pre-School Green Screen: Whether you handle school
photography all the time or want to learn how to get
started in this field, this class gives you a great array of
information sure to help you in your business.

Bridgette Harmon-Smith shares her view on pre-school

photos, her opinion on the Green Screen and what she
does with her clients and her images to make her studio
stand out. As one of Indianas foremost photographers,
Bridgette has taken her small-town studio to the forefront
of the scene. She shares how she did it, and how you can
too!
Listen as she discusses workflow and organization, and
learn how she keeps everything moving forward during
portrait season. Discuss the photography day, from start
to finish, and see how an expert makes it happen.
Bridgette also shares her Dos and Donts list, so you can
take advantage of her experience and the mistakes
shes already made so you dont have to repeat them!
This wife and mother turned photographer phenomenon
will motivate, inspire and instruct you to take your
business to the next level!
How to SUPERCHARGE Your Photography Business
with MUSIC!: Music can SUPERCHARGE the emotional
impact of your photo slideshows and videos. Used
effectively, it can help you to market your business more
effectively and even sell more photo sessions and

albums. In this class you'll learn how to use (and choose)

music in new ways that will enhance your sales and excite
new clients. This must-attend event also includes
techniques used by the world's top photographers. We'll
even review "what's legal" when using music within your
business and on social media. Special perks and
giveaways for class attendees!

Privacy and Data Security Law for School

Photographers: In this course with photographic legal
expert, Laurie Dechery, you'll learn all about the changing
landscape of student photography. Unprecedented
legislative activityand controversytook place in 2014
addressing data security and privacy law in the education
sector. Over 100 student data privacy bills were
introduced in 38 states, and 20 passed into law. Congress
is likewise considering sweeping reform of federal law
governing student data privacy (FERPA). All signs indicate
that 2015 will be at least as active as 2014. Learn what
forces and concerns are driving this activity and what it
means for school photographers and the schools and
districts we serve.
Kill the Commission Publishing Yearbooks Made

Simple: It happens all over the country; every year,

schools contract with photographers to shoot the
pictures, but then other companies profit from all your
photography. Well, Ralph Romaguera, Jr. is here to tell you
how he has become both the school photographer and
the yearbook publisher and how you can too!
Before you panic and think, I dont know how to do this,
dont worry Ralph teaches you everything you need to
know. Youll learn how to handle in-house yearbook design
and outsource your printing for a quality product. Youll
discuss how to work with Yearbook Advisors and plan
deadlines. Ralph explores yearbook pricing, and how to
ensure you actually DO make a profit. And, once you
know how to create the yearbook, there are even add-ons
you can offer that will increase sales!
As a photographer and artist, youre already tasked with
doing a lot of the yearbook workload. So why not finish
the project and reap the benefits and profits? Ralph
Romaguera can show you the way.