What a great way to learn!
During breakout sessions select from presentations on photographic projects and practices designed for all levels of photography enthusiasts by top photographers from around the nation and Mid-America region.
A complete list of MAPSym events can be found on the MAPSym Schedule.
[om_agenda][om_agenda_day color=”om-accent-color-3″ title=”Breakout Sessions Saturday” date=”6 May 2023″]
[om_agenda_item time=”2:00 PM – 3:30 PM” room=”Walnut” speaker_ids=”117″ title=”Fashion Frenzy with Brian DeMint”]A fun, fast-paced art fashion shoot. Special FX with water, paint and lights. With posing, lighting, shooting tips and tricks. Guaranteed unique imagery and lateral thinking processes.
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[om_agenda_item time=”2:00 PM – 3:30 PM” room=”Maple” speaker_ids=”117″ title=”Making painterly photographs with ICM (intentional camera movement) with Dena Creamer”]Tips and techniques on making and processing photographs with intentional camera movement. From impressionistic to abstract, single or multiple exposures. ICM (Intentional Camera Movement) is a creative photographic technique that incorporates movement of the camera while the shutter is open. But it’s not only moving the camera…. composition, exposure, focal length, shutter speed, depth of field and even focus are considered when making an ICM photo. The results are limited only by imagination. Learn the tools, techniques and tips to get started in this exciting medium of photography.
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[om_agenda_item time=”2:00 PM – 3:30 PM” room=”Cedar” speaker_ids=”117″ title=”Intro to Astro with Brennen Duffield”]Discuss the basic gear and settings needed to achieve Milky way images.
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[om_agenda_item time=”2:00 PM – 3:30 PM” room=”Redbud” speaker_ids=”117″ title=”Introduction to 3D stereo cards using your digital camera with John Baltz”]When most people think about 3D photography they imagine elaborate cameras and expensive software. This is not necessarily the case. You can take 3D (stereo) images with the camera you have now and prepare the image with free software!
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[om_agenda_item time=”4:00 PM – 5:30 PM” room=”Walnut” speaker_ids=”117″ title=”The Creative Eye with Alex Kent”]Some say that a person “has the eye” for taking great photos. It’s true that some have a natural talent for creating interesting and impactful images, but the composition is a skill that can be learned and improved upon. We will cover time-tested principles of design and creativity, but will go far beyond “the rule of thirds”. These lessons can apply to most forms of photography, as well as many other visual art forms. This presentation is designed for all levels of photographers and artists with any type of camera.
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[om_agenda_item time=”4:00 PM – 5:30 PM” room=”Redbud” speaker_ids=”117″ title=”Timelapse Photography with Tyler Hollowell”]Time-lapse photography is a technique that can be used to create unique effects showing the movement of stars in the night sky, or cars passing by.[/om_agenda_item]–>
[om_agenda_item time=”4:00 PM – 5:30 PM” room=”Cedar” speaker_ids=”117″ title=”Making the Landscape with Hal Mitzenmacher”]All too often, astro-landscape photographers focus so much on capturing the stars at night that they pay little attention to the landscape that is right before there eye. This presentation will introduce you to various techniques that can be used bring the “wow” factor into your nightscape images.
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[om_agenda_item time=”4:00 PM – 5:30 PM” room=”Dogwood” speaker_ids=”117″ title=”Going Old School with Melissa Jones”]Antique Camera Photography – Finding an antique camera that is usable and shooting with it.
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[om_agenda_day color=”om-accent-color-3″ title=”Breakout Sessions Sunday” date=”7 May 2023″]
[om_agenda_item time=”10:30 AM – Noon” room=”Walnut” speaker_ids=”117″ title=”Dynamic Still Life Photography with Jeff Leimbach”]Learn the basics of Dynamic Still Life Photography in this hands on immersive class.You will leave with the knowledge needed to create this type of photography at home. You will also walk away with a few great images that you created yourself. All you need to bring is an SD card and your imagination. No camera or tripod needed. This workshop is limited to 15 people.
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[om_agenda_item time=”10:30 AM – Noon” room=”Maple” speaker_ids=”117″ title=”Beyond Capture: The Making of a Winning Image with Sharon Prislipsky”]Three definitions of “Winning Image” – (saleable, framable and awardable) will be defined. We will discuss impact and how to engage viewers, considerations for creating images that are more than pretty pictures, post processing techniques, and assessing one’s own progress toward mastery. A winning image is not always one that wins a competition. It may be one that has appeal to consumers or one that is worthy of being displayed in your home. Regardless of the definition we choose, all winning images have impact. This program will define impact and discuss how to create images that make a connection with the viewer, evoke an emotion, illustrate a concept or new idea, or perhaps show something new to the viewer. From composing our images to enhancing them in post processing, we can share our vision and communicate with our audience. Finally, we will explore the stages we experience in our photographic journey and how we can take our photography to the next level.
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[om_agenda_item time=”10:30 AM – Noon” room=”Cedar” speaker_ids=”117″ title=”Successful Bird Photography with Greg Disch”]Photographing birds is not easy. Birds are one of the most challenging subjects and one where gear definitely makes a difference. He will discuss gear and the ability for anyone to get great bird photos with new technology available. Greg will be concentrating on fast-moving birds and birds in flight. One of the most asked questions is what setting should you use and the short answer is it depends, come join Greg and learn the long answer.
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[om_agenda_item time=”10:30 AM – Noon” room=”Rogue’s Manor Atrium” speaker_ids=”117″ title=”A Successful On Location Bridal Session with Susane Gruning”]Explore what makes a great bridal session, with the onsite photo session. This session will require driving and will probably require using a portion of the agenda’s time allotted for your lunch.
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[om_agenda_item time=”1:00 PM – 2:30 PM” room=”Walnut” speaker_ids=”117″ title=”Fun Stuff to Shoot on a Rainy Day with Jane Ballard”]Water droplets, reflections, refractions, macro abstracts – all kinds of things you can do INSIDE when the weather isn’t cooperating and you want to play with your camera! No special equipment needed for most of it!
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[om_agenda_item time=”1:00 PM – 2:30 PM” room=”Cedar” speaker_ids=”117″ title=”Photography Challenges and Achievements within Law Enforcement with Ted Schaeffer”]In law enforcement, there are many extreme and unique challenges in photography. In this session, we will show examples of some challenges law enforcement face when taking photographs of crime scenes, and some of the techniques law enforcement uses to overcome those challenges. This session will have a range of examples from latent fingerprints to blood spatter. If time is available, the participants will be able to go hands-on and engage in some of the unique real-life practices utilized by law enforcement in compromising and difficult situations. Content Warning: This session will contain some images that may be considered as traumatizing or harmful to some audiences.
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[om_agenda_item time=”2:00 PM – 3:30 PM” room=”Walnut” speaker_ids=”117″ title=”Fashion Frenzy with Brian DeMint”]A fun, fast-paced art fashion shoot. Special FX with water, paint and lights. With posing, lighting, shooting tips and tricks. Guaranteed unique imagery and lateral thinking processes.
[/om_agenda_item]
[om_agenda_item time=”2:00 PM – 3:30 PM” room=”Maple” speaker_ids=”117″ title=”Making painterly photographs with ICM (intentional camera movement) with Dena Creamer”]Tips and techniques on making and processing photographs with intentional camera movement. From impressionistic to abstract, single or multiple exposures. ICM (Intentional Camera Movement) is a creative photographic technique that incorporates movement of the camera while the shutter is open. But it’s not only moving the camera…. composition, exposure, focal length, shutter speed, depth of field and even focus are considered when making an ICM photo. The results are limited only by imagination. Learn the tools, techniques and tips to get started in this exciting medium of photography.
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[om_agenda_item time=”2:00 PM – 3:30 PM” room=”Cedar” speaker_ids=”117″ title=”Intro to Astro with Brennen Duffield”]Discuss the basic gear and settings needed to achieve Milky way images.
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[om_agenda_item time=”2:00 PM – 3:30 PM” room=”Redbud” speaker_ids=”117″ title=”Introduction to 3D stereo cards using your digital camera with John Baltz”]When most people think about 3D photography they imagine elaborate cameras and expensive software. This is not necessarily the case. You can take 3D (stereo) images with the camera you have now and prepare the image with free software!
[/om_agenda_item]
[om_agenda_item time=”4:00 PM – 5:30 PM” room=”Walnut” speaker_ids=”117″ title=”The Creative Eye with Alex Kent”]Some say that a person “has the eye” for taking great photos. It’s true that some have a natural talent for creating interesting and impactful images, but the composition is a skill that can be learned and improved upon. We will cover time-tested principles of design and creativity, but will go far beyond “the rule of thirds”. These lessons can apply to most forms of photography, as well as many other visual art forms. This presentation is designed for all levels of photographers and artists with any type of camera.
[/om_agenda_item]
[om_agenda_item time=”4:00 PM – 5:30 PM” room=”Redbud” speaker_ids=”117″ title=”Timelapse Photography with Tyler Hollowell”]Time-lapse photography is a technique that can be used to create unique effects showing the movement of stars in the night sky, or cars passing by.[/om_agenda_item]–>
[om_agenda_item time=”4:00 PM – 5:30 PM” room=”Cedar” speaker_ids=”117″ title=”Making the Landscape with Hal Mitzenmacher”]All too often, astro-landscape photographers focus so much on capturing the stars at night that they pay little attention to the landscape that is right before there eye. This presentation will introduce you to various techniques that can be used bring the “wow” factor into your nightscape images.
[/om_agenda_item]
[om_agenda_item time=”4:00 PM – 5:30 PM” room=”Dogwood” speaker_ids=”117″ title=”Going Old School with Melissa Jones”]Antique Camera Photography – Finding an antique camera that is usable and shooting with it.
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[om_agenda_day color=”om-accent-color-3″ title=”Breakout Sessions Sunday” date=”7 May 2023″]
[om_agenda_item time=”10:30 AM – Noon” room=”Walnut” speaker_ids=”117″ title=”Dynamic Still Life Photography with Jeff Leimbach”]Learn the basics of Dynamic Still Life Photography in this hands on immersive class.You will leave with the knowledge needed to create this type of photography at home. You will also walk away with a few great images that you created yourself. All you need to bring is an SD card and your imagination. No camera or tripod needed. This workshop is limited to 15 people.
[/om_agenda_item]
[om_agenda_item time=”10:30 AM – Noon” room=”Maple” speaker_ids=”117″ title=”Beyond Capture: The Making of a Winning Image with Sharon Prislipsky”]Three definitions of “Winning Image” – (saleable, framable and awardable) will be defined. We will discuss impact and how to engage viewers, considerations for creating images that are more than pretty pictures, post processing techniques, and assessing one’s own progress toward mastery. A winning image is not always one that wins a competition. It may be one that has appeal to consumers or one that is worthy of being displayed in your home. Regardless of the definition we choose, all winning images have impact. This program will define impact and discuss how to create images that make a connection with the viewer, evoke an emotion, illustrate a concept or new idea, or perhaps show something new to the viewer. From composing our images to enhancing them in post processing, we can share our vision and communicate with our audience. Finally, we will explore the stages we experience in our photographic journey and how we can take our photography to the next level.
[/om_agenda_item]
[om_agenda_item time=”10:30 AM – Noon” room=”Cedar” speaker_ids=”117″ title=”Successful Bird Photography with Greg Disch”]Photographing birds is not easy. Birds are one of the most challenging subjects and one where gear definitely makes a difference. He will discuss gear and the ability for anyone to get great bird photos with new technology available. Greg will be concentrating on fast-moving birds and birds in flight. One of the most asked questions is what setting should you use and the short answer is it depends, come join Greg and learn the long answer.
[/om_agenda_item]
[om_agenda_item time=”10:30 AM – Noon” room=”Rogue’s Manor Atrium” speaker_ids=”117″ title=”A Successful On Location Bridal Session with Susane Gruning”]Explore what makes a great bridal session, with the onsite photo session. This session will require driving and will probably require using a portion of the agenda’s time allotted for your lunch.
[/om_agenda_item]
[om_agenda_item time=”1:00 PM – 2:30 PM” room=”Walnut” speaker_ids=”117″ title=”Fun Stuff to Shoot on a Rainy Day with Jane Ballard”]Water droplets, reflections, refractions, macro abstracts – all kinds of things you can do INSIDE when the weather isn’t cooperating and you want to play with your camera! No special equipment needed for most of it!
[/om_agenda_item]
[om_agenda_item time=”1:00 PM – 2:30 PM” room=”Cedar” speaker_ids=”117″ title=”Photography Challenges and Achievements within Law Enforcement with Ted Schaeffer”]In law enforcement, there are many extreme and unique challenges in photography. In this session, we will show examples of some challenges law enforcement face when taking photographs of crime scenes, and some of the techniques law enforcement uses to overcome those challenges. This session will have a range of examples from latent fingerprints to blood spatter. If time is available, the participants will be able to go hands-on and engage in some of the unique real-life practices utilized by law enforcement in compromising and difficult situations. Content Warning: This session will contain some images that may be considered as traumatizing or harmful to some audiences.
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[om_agenda_item time=”1:00 PM – 2:30 PM” room=”Maple” speaker_ids=”117″ title=”What’s In The Bag? with Luke Braswell”]I quick guide to packing your gear for travel photography. Learn the must haves and good practices of packing your camera bag for an adventure![/om_agenda_item]
[om_agenda_item time=”1:00 PM – 2:30 PM” room=”Pool” speaker_ids=”117″ title=”Models by the Pool”]The return of a MAPSym tradition, the models by the pool photo shoot. Not a class, this is a simply a fun opportunity to expand your portfolio. Attending another session? No problem, feel free to drop by the pool after your session for a couple pictures.
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[om_agenda_item time=”3:00 PM – 4:30 PM” room=”Walnut” speaker_ids=”117″ title=”Finding Portrait Quality Light Outside the Camera Room with Larry Plumlee”]I will show what to look for in doing location photo sessions, the ‘do’s and don’ts’ of location portraits. Will include a lecture, followed by a hands-on shooting demonstration. Will also discuss the camera and specific lenses I use.
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[om_agenda_item time=”3:00 PM – 4:30 PM” room=”Cedar” speaker_ids=”117″ title=”Nature Photography with Tim Johnson”]During this session, Tim Johnson will be discussing various aspects of nature photography, including equipment and techniques that have worked to help capture that special photo. Landscapes, waterfalls, birds in flight, the Milky Way, photo locations and more will all be discussed. Nature photography can be a little rough, weather, bugs, environment can all make for a challenging hobby. Some tips on how to prepare to be safe will also be shared. Participants are encouraged to bring questions and engage with the class so that everyone can share things that were a success, or perhaps something to avoid.
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[om_agenda_item time=”3:00 PM – 4:30 PM” room=”Redbud” speaker_ids=”117″ title=”A Photojournalist Approach with David Bell”]A Photojournalist’s approach to photography is to capture the dramatics of a situation as they are with little creative spin. It is for the purpose of retelling. Compared to a more artistic angel that tells the story for you.
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[om_agenda_item time=”3:00 PM – 4:30 PM” room=”Walnut” speaker_ids=”117″ title=”Finding Portrait Quality Light Outside the Camera Room with Larry Plumlee”]I will show what to look for in doing location photo sessions, the ‘do’s and don’ts’ of location portraits. Will include a lecture, followed by a hands-on shooting demonstration. Will also discuss the camera and specific lenses I use.
[/om_agenda_item]
[om_agenda_item time=”3:00 PM – 4:30 PM” room=”Cedar” speaker_ids=”117″ title=”Nature Photography with Tim Johnson”]During this session, Tim Johnson will be discussing various aspects of nature photography, including equipment and techniques that have worked to help capture that special photo. Landscapes, waterfalls, birds in flight, the Milky Way, photo locations and more will all be discussed. Nature photography can be a little rough, weather, bugs, environment can all make for a challenging hobby. Some tips on how to prepare to be safe will also be shared. Participants are encouraged to bring questions and engage with the class so that everyone can share things that were a success, or perhaps something to avoid.
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[om_agenda_item time=”3:00 PM – 4:30 PM” room=”Redbud” speaker_ids=”117″ title=”A Photojournalist Approach with David Bell”]A Photojournalist’s approach to photography is to capture the dramatics of a situation as they are with little creative spin. It is for the purpose of retelling. Compared to a more artistic angel that tells the story for you.
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