Cameras and Cruisers w/ Olympus and Tamron Calling all car enthusiasts! Join Olympus & Tamron at the 10,000 Lakes Concours d’Elegance car show along Lake Minnetonka for a day surrounded by collector automobiles, watercrafts & motorcycles. Get up close and personal with these prize-winning cars during one of our photo walks where our photo experts will provide tips on perspective, best lighting practices & top gear to use. Come when you can, go as you please! Olympus & Tamron will…

Zoo Photography with Sony Join Sony Tech Rep Ashley Ondricek to learn the tricks and techniques to get better images at your local zoo.  Class topics include lens selection, composition, essential camera settings along with tips and tricks for overcoming exhibit barriers.

Macro: Beyond Flowers with Nikon Have you ever noticed a small detail portion of something?  When most people think macro, they think of flowers.  We will look at technologies, shooting tips and techniques within the your camera and various NIKKOR lenses to help you improve your close up photos.  This seminar will show you how to maximize your close up capabilities and make beautiful macro images.

Audio Techniques  Taught by RØDE Microphone’s own Sean Herrera Audio is the most challenging aspect in the film industry. What microphone should I use when I ______. Don’t worry, Sean Herrera will be on hand to discuss all aspects from dB, Signal to noise ratio, Gain, etc. We will briefly touch on terms and why they are needed. More importantly, this class will give proper techniques, tips and tell you what is the best microphone for the scenario you catch…

Portrait Light Painting with Olympus You've shot portraits and you've light painted, but have you tried combining them? Matt Walsh from Olympus will show you how to take portraits in a fun new way, made easy on Olympus cameras! Don't have Olympus? No problem - the basic idea will work on your camera with a little extra work. Join us for a fun session, and leave with a new technique in your tool bag! This is a hands on workshop! …

Tamron: Travel and Storytelling Travel and Storytelling go hand in hand.  Because no matter the place you go, mode of transportation, or style of travel, you always return home with a story.  I believe, the allure of travel for most photographers is rooted in this newness of a place, calling us to capture that adventure through our cameras.  During this travel and storytelling seminar, we will discuss how to build a photograph with our composition while being sure we know…

ANONYMOUS: How To Shoot Street Photography Without Revealing Your Subjects Presented by FUJIFILM X-Photographer Valerie Jardin   If you are an introvert and the simple thought of getting close to a stranger makes you sweat, or simply if it feels too sneaky or obtrusive, know that there are other ways to practice the beautiful genre of street photography without getting close to your subject. This presentation will show you ways to be more incognito on the streets while also preserving…