— 2015 Presentation Topics —SESSION I | Friday, May 29 | 7:45 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Vinny Colucci - “ADVANCED DIGITAL TECHNIQUES AND TIPS”This presentation will cover advanced techniques and tips in digital photography as they relate to the nature

and wildlife photographer. We will expand how we read and utilize the histogram for advanced exposure tech-niques such as High Dynamic Range and Photoshop layer blending. Explore multiple exposure and bracket-

ing techniques, in-camera layering and when to use .jpg alongside or in place of RAW files. Learn about white balance as a creative filter, advanced filter techniques, white balance presents, custom white balance and the

Kelvin feature. Peek in Vinny’s equipment bag and learn how he chooses equipment for best results.

SESSION II | Saturday, May 30 | 4:00 p.m. to 5:15 p.m.Brian Call - “CREATIVE CHOICES FROM DIGITAL CAPTURE TO FINAL PRINT”Brian will discuss and demonstrate the creative choices to be made in creating successful nature photographs

and the post-processing techniques necessary for the production of stunning digital prints. Brian uses both Nikon digital cameras and a GoPro Hero 3 Black to capture and process and will discuss working with both. He will also share how he creates large panorama images using both cameras and will share insights on how photographers

can best prepare their image files for printing from the perspective of a professional fine art print house.

SESSION III | Saturday, May 30 | 6:30 p.m. to 7:45 p.m.Alistair Nicol - “PHOTOGRAPHING THE STARS: A COMPLETE GUIDE TO

CAPTURING THE NIGHT SKY”With the recent advances in DSLRs, specifically the incredible ISO technological advances and the power of post-processing, the wonders of the night sky are now available to us all. In this session we will cover all the

basics on getting starting with astrophotography, including necessary gear, choosing lenses, focusing, framing and composition in the dark, planning and preparation before the shoot and even some post-processing tips and

techniques. Join us as we gaze in wonder at our incredible night sky.

SESSION IV | Sunday, May 31 | 9:00 a.m. to 10:15 a.m.David Marx - “IMPROVE YOUR LANDSCAPE PHOTOGRAPHY WITH

ADOBE PHOTOSHOP LIGHTROOM”In this lively lecture, David will demonstrate new tools and techniques that can take your landscape

photography to exciting new places. The lecture will focus on achieving maximum image quality without unncessary complexity using Adobe Photoshop Lightroom. You do not have to be a professional photographer

or a Photoshop expert to enjoy this seminar session. Throughout the demonstration, David will explore new techniques to expand your image’s dynamic range, improve your image’s color and ways to guide the viewer’s

eye through a digital photograph.

SESSION V | Sunday, May 31 | 10:30 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.Justin Black - “GETTING LUCKY ON SAFARI”

Each year, tens of thousands go on safari in Africa, hoping to bring home wildlife photos that capture the drama and beauty they have seen in the pages of National Geographic. Too often, though, the deck seems

stacked against them. A photographer’s first African safari — or first serious wildlife photography trip of any kind — can come with a steep learning curve.

The good news is that with a little preparation, awareness of the situation you’re going into, and practice of a few techniques in advance of your trip, you can radically improve your chances of “getting lucky” on safari.

This presentation will deal with: exposure and depth of field considerations, optimizing camera setup, taking control of autofocus options, working from a safari vehicle, awareness and preparedness, tracking fast-moving

objects, anticipating animal behavior and where and when to go to maximize the quality of the experience.