Rod Planck Photography Workshops

by Rod Planck

Rod Planck’s Photography Workshops and Tours are designed to help photographers of all skill levels improve their technical ability, expand their creative expression and enhance their enjoyment of nature and photography.

Our small class size ensures an informal atmosphere in which all may learn and improve their photographic techniques.

We offer three programs to fit the needs of photo enthusiasts.

Standard Workshops. A unique blend of classroom instruction enhanced with numerous instructional field trips, the standard workshops provide a generous amount of instruction on many facets of nature photography. They are appropriate for beginners through advanced photographers and are an excellent choice for first-time attendees.

Advanced Workshops. These workshops explore the more complex aspects of nature photography through classroom and extensive field instruction. Topics such as advanced metering and creativity are discussed in depth. In addition, we explore digital workflow as it applies to converting raw files and print images and the captioning, cataloging and safeguarding of images. Advanced workshops are ideal for photographers with a clear understanding of photographic fundamentals and a comfortable familiarity with their camera systems.

Tours. Our tours provide extensive photographic opportunities for advanced photographers. Tours are primarily a field experience; depending on the location, there is little or no classroom instruction. However, while in the field we will explore composition, exposure, equipment and the techniques used for capturing the location’s unique subjects.

Note that during Advanced Workshops and Tours instruction is streamlined to fit both the needs of participants and the photographic possibilities of the location.

All sessions place emphasis on the use of ethical field techniques.

Dates & Locations

August 7 – 12, 2011 – Foggy Bogs & Dewy Insects

September 25 – 30, 2011 – Ultimate Autumn Forests & Lake Superior Shoreline – Advanced Tour

October 2 – 11, 2011 – Ultimate Autumn Forests & Foggy Bogs – Advanced Tour

Rod Planck Photography
P.O. Box 100
McMillan, MI 49853
Phone: (906) 293-3339
Email: office@rodplanck.com

Visit the Rod Planck Photography Workshops website for more information: http://www.rodplanck.com/

 

Staff Photographer Wanted Milwaukee

Staff Photographer

Requisition Number 0434 Country United States State Wisconsin City Milwaukee Area of Interest Printing/Publishing Job Type Full-Time

Job Description Milwaukee Magazine, a top informative, literate and entertaining city magazine is looking for a Full-Time Staff Photographer. This person is a team player and creative thinker who can work on a variety of projects and come up with conceptual images as well as straight portrait, product and environment shots. This position will report directly to the art director.  Many of the photo shoots are outside of regular business hours, so hours will vary and flexibility is key Qualifications Must be able to work independently. –  Must have own equipment (camera, flash, lights, etc). –  Must attend weekly meetings in office Monday at 9:30am. Details: –  Will receive assignments via email. –  Must transfer photos via FTP by determined deadline. –  All images will be property of Milwaukee Magazine. Experience: -minimum of a two year degree in photography or related field. -2+ years or more of experience in photography with agency or publication. For all of the following, the staff photographer will work with art dept and set up photo shoots, and deliver hi-res files by the determined date. –  Cover –  Features, approx 3 per month. Opening shot, as well as other supporting art. –  Events Section – lead shots and profile. –  Insider Section – various environmental shots, portraits. –  Savvy Section — interiors, portraits, products. –  Dining Review — One to two restaurants. Food and interiors. As needed: –  Endgame section – portraits or conceptual. –  Website: InsideMilwaukee.com, including events . –  Work with sales special ad sections or marketing photos as needed Apply Now Source: Quad Graphics

 

Photographer – Cilento Photography – Glendale, AZ

Glendale, Arizona

Responsibilities

• Take photographic portraits that meet or exceed the Cilento photo-journalistic standard and creativity goals, while maximizing the number of highly saleable portraits.
• Optimize the capabilities of the digital photography system to capture the broader range of creative and emotion-provoking customer poses.
• Participate in training opportunities; welcome feedback from managers to enhance photography skills.
• Convey enthusiasm and excitement to clients and co-workers regarding the creativity of portraits offered by the company.
• Maintain a positive and confident outlook about the company’s photographic products and the portrait studio business.
• Meet or exceed sales average and accessory sales goals by:
• Knowing current packaging and pricing information
• Using the specified sales presentation and selling techniques
• Communicating accurate package pricing and promotions to clients
• Promoting business by generating good rapport with clients and providing excellent customer service
• Executing proper sales transaction procedures on the cash register
• Recording accurate client and sales information on receipts and reports
• Protecting company assets
• Meet or exceed client needs and expectations while upholding company policies.
• Handle client complaints by applying the appropriate Service Recovery steps.
• Demonstrate concern for the safety and health of children and follow child/client safety procedures.
• Maintain awareness of the activities of children to avoid accidents.
• Ensure a safe environment and correct or report any safety hazards.  Report child or associate accidents on appropriate forms in an accurate and timely manner.
• Cover assigned stations and follow up on delegated tasks.
• Adhere to all personnel, administrative, and operational standards, policies, and procedures, such as:
• Company dress and personal hygiene
• Clock in and out of time management system (KRONOS)
• Meet or exceed sales growth, sitting, sales average, and accessory sales goals by:
• Developing client relationships that lead to return business.
• Using the specified sales presentation and Cilento selling techniques.
• Perform proper sales transaction procedures and recording accurate client and sales information in Studio Plus.
• Promoting studio events to increase sales, sales averages, and sittings.
• Awareness and understanding of all products and procedures
• Understand and be able to clearly expound on Cilento Photography Standards and what professional photography is and what differentiates Cilento from competitors
• Submit orders and ensure finished products meet Cilento quality standards.  Cut, package, and assemble final portrait order for clients in a timely manner.

Requirements

• High School education and/or degree
• Previous experience working in a retail, photographic, or service industry
• Excellent verbal, interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to quickly develop rapport with people (children, adults, HS seniors)
• Ability to photograph family and children, HS seniors, and weddings
• Hearing and seeing with reasonable correction to normal range
• Ability to work weekends and evenings
• Able to lift and carry 40 lbs.
• Able to bend and kneel often

Relocation Assistance: None
Status: Part Time

Apply Now

 

Photographer Career

Tracking Code

305500-759

Job Description

SUMMARY: The purpose of this position is to work as a photographer in the photography studio at Client location.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Photograph projects independently that meet the clients’ expectations with input and direction from the client or Art Director when necessary.
• Inform the Facility Manager of scheduling and workflow issues to ensure smooth operations.
• Attend pre-production meetings with clients to determine scope of projects and appropriate solutions.
• Maintain photography department’s SOPs, make recommendations as to implementation of new SOPs to improve quality and productivity. 
• Maintain all Studio equipment and its inventory list.
• Maintain a professional appearance and relationship with all customer contacts on and off site.
• Maintain confidentiality when required.
• Perform other incidental duties as assigned.
• Conform to all client policies and procedures.
• Other job related duties as assigned.

Required Skills

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience as a working photographer with proficiency in tabletop, lifestyle, and location photography utilizing DSLR and medium format digital cameras.
• Thorough understanding of digital photographic processes.
• Proficient in the use of Mac and PC based image editing and digital capture applications.
• Proficient computer skills including ability to utilize Microsoft Office applications.
• Valid, clean driver’s license.

Supporting Abilities/Skills: 

• Good organizational skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Willingness to accept new challenges.

Job Location

Fort Wayne, IN, US.

Position Type

Full-Time/Regular

 

Money-off deal on Croatian photography holiday

27th April 2011

Tatra Photography is offering £50 off of its three night “Lakes and Waterfalls” photography holidays in Croatia in May.

The breaks taking place from 9th to 12th and 12th to 15th May 2011 in Croatia’s Plitvice Lakes National Park  now cost just £549 per person.

Bookable through tatraphotographyworkshop.com, the breaks include return flights from London Gatwick to Zagreb, (other departure airports available on request), airport transfers, transport to photography locations, three nights half board accommodation and four days of photography tuition. Accommodation is in Pension Plitvi?ka located very close to the park. 

Plitvice Lakes National Park features 16 lakes interconnected by a series of waterfalls and set in deep woodlands populated by wildlife and surrounded by the mountains of Mala Kapela and Pljesivica. The Lakes are renowned for their distinctive and changing colours which range from azure to green, grey or blue depending on the quantity of minerals or organisms in the water and the angle of sunlight. Participants will use the park’s eight km of pathways and wooden walking trails around the lakes to photograph this outstanding location.  The trails descend from an altitude of 636m to 503m above sea level, providing fantastic photographic opportunities.

Tuition is offered throughout the holiday and covers: composition, exposure, shutter speed, focus and depth-of-field, apertures and understanding histograms. Photographers will also learn to ‘read’ the landscape and how to create panoramas as well as getting advice on HDR imaging and black and white photography. Numbers are limited to seven people to ensure that each participant can receive high levels of personal tuition.

 

Associate Photo Editor Opening

Associate Photo Editor
Reports To: Photo Editor
Location: San Francisco, Ca

Job Summary

About Dwell
Dwell Media, LLC is the parent company of Dwell magazine, Dwell Digital + Mobile, Dwell on Design events, Dwell Insights Group, Dwell Homes Collection and Dwell TV. Founded in 2000 by Lara Hedberg Deam, Dwell has received countless industry awards and is widely regarded as a leading voice in the modern design movement.

Dwell Media, LLC is the parent company of Dwell magazine, Dwell Digital + Mobile, Dwell on Design events, Dwell Insights Group, Dwell Homes Collection and Dwell TV. Founded in 2000 by Lara Hedberg Deam, Dwell has received countless industry awards and is widely regarded as a leading voice in the modern design movement.

We are looking for a passionate Associate Photo Editor to join our creative team. You will have a keen eye for high quality photography, excellent multitasking skills and a high capacity visual memory. You will be highly organized, self motivated, enthusiastic, know how to self review your work, and have exceptional people skills.  You will be a strong and fair negotiator with a sense of humor.  You will assist the Photo Editor with the evolution of Dwell Media and overall photography, and thrive in a creative, collaborative environment. 

This is not a staff photographer position.

• You will work closely with the Photo Editor to conceptualize, assign and produce photo shoots.
• You will research and collect images for existing art stories, digital projects and special issues.
• You will edit all images from your stories.
• You will work with the Photo Editor, Executive Editor and the design team members on story layouts.
• You will negotiate fees and contracts with photographers and reps for assignments and existing art.
• You will keep all in house tracking systems and data bases current and manage all photo returns and story pdf’s.
• You will research and discover new photographers appropriate for Dwell Media. 
• You will initiate, collaborate, and contribute to the environment of the creative staff
  in a positive way.
• You will prep images for digital use and contribute to Dwell’s content management system (CMS).

 

Mac-Based Photoshop Photography Tutorial Reveals Professional Techniques

Training developer Infinite Skills has released a Photoshop course specializing in photo editing and optimization.

The company has posted 20 free tutorials from the 10.5 hour video course, which covers new features in Adobe Photoshop CS5 while also focusing on fundamental tips that apply to all major editions.

There are 138 tutorials in total, and the videos include sample Photoshop files that viewers can utilize while they follow along with the training. The new Adobe Photoshop course includes lessons on skills such as color correction, how to remove unwanted objects from images, dodging and burning, camera RAW, photo restoration, HDR effects, how to create panoramas, whitening teeth, image sharpening and even tips on creating better shots with a digital camera. While the videos feature Adobe Photoshop CS5, the lessons also explain how the same results can be achieved in older versions. In addition to benefitting beginning photographers and hobbyists, Infinite Skills anticipates demand for the training among corporate and small business users, says , says Chris Johns, content development manager for Infinite Skills.

 

Work for Digital Camera magazine!

New technique editor needed for our leading photography magazine. Turn your passion for photography, technology and software into a full-time career: could this be your dream job?

Digital Camera magazine is looking for a new technique editor to join the team. With 13 international editions, Digital Camera is Future Publishing’s flagship photography publication with a worldwide reach.

If you have a passion for photography and proven photographic ability across a variety of styles, as well as an in-depth knowledge of digital photography, software and technology then this could be the role for you.

With solid writing skills, you will demonstrate the ability to write informative, factually correct and entertaining copy and will have confidence to meet with readers and build good relationships with photographers in the industry.

 

Interview: Photographer Tema Stauffer discusses winning AOL’s ’25 for 25′ Grant for innovation in the arts

Published: Sunday, March 20, 2011, 7:00 AM

By Simon A. Thalmann

Kalamazoo native Tema Stauffer is a photographer based in Brooklyn, N.Y., whose work has been exhibited at Jen Bekman Gallery and Daniel Cooney Fine Art Gallery in New York, as well as galleries and institutions both nationally and internationally.

She has shot for publications including The Chicago Reader, The City Pages, The Rake Magazine, Lavender Magazine, The Village Voice and W Magazine, and her work was included in a survey of Contemporary U.S. Photography at the Houston Fotofest 2010 Biennial.

Stauffer, 37, currently teaches at The School at the International Center of Photography and William Paterson University. She also curates and writes for Culturehall, an online resource for contemporary art.

In 2010 she was awarded an AOL “25 for 25” Grant of $25,000 for innovation in the arts. We caught up with her by e-mail to ask her about her work and how the grant has impacted her career so far.

Courtesy of Francesca Romeo

Photographer Tema Stauffer

MLive: Tell us a little bit about your background. How did you get your start in photography and why did you stick with it?

Tema Stauffer: My father taught in the sociology department at Kalamazoo College, and I grew up in a community of liberal academics and their families. My parents, Robert and Trudy Stauffer, recognized my enthusiasm for art and enrolled me in art classes at the Kalamazoo Institute of Arts beginning at age 5, and I experimented with every medium.

I took my first photography class at the KIA with Jim Riegel when I was a junior in high school. Our first assignment was to shoot a portrait on slide film and I took moody pictures of my best friend in the cemetery on West Main Street. The light was gorgeous, and Jim gave me positive feedback about these first results.

I fell in love with photography at once. I loved the quiet and mysterious atmosphere of the darkroom and I loved driving around Kalamazoo looking for subjects — old buildings, friends and strangers, people at the Rex Café and in the launderette across the street. Photography awakened a sense of adventure and a means of visual storytelling.

When I began my first year as an undergraduate student at Oberlin College, I took more advanced photography classes and I knew that photography was my path.  It’s a hard path, like all creative paths, but I never stopped pursuing this passion. I completed my MFA in Photography at the University of Illinois at Chicago in 1998 and then began working as a teaching artist and freelance photographer.

 

Scholarships Available For Photographers, Illustrators in Medicine, Science

The BioCommunications Association (BCA) is accepting applications for two $500 scholarships for full-time undergraduate or graduate students pursuing a career in medical or life science photography, medical illustration or media design.

PRLog (Press Release) – Mar 21, 2011 – The BioCommunications Association (BCA) is accepting applications for two $500 scholarships for full-time undergraduate or graduate students pursuing a career in medical or life science photography, medical illustration or media design. Scholarship applications will be accepted through April 30, 2011.

BCA’s Endowment Funds for Education (EFFE) Scholarships are open to second, third or fourth year students enrolled in an accredited college or technical school program of scientific or biomedical visual communications. Applicants may also be working in the field and preparing to return to school for graduate study.