November Wrap, Holiday Preview

Thanks to everyone who came out to the November meeting, and thanks to Michael for running the show. I was totally under the weather and couldn't be there but I heard that everyone was impressed with the new Willow Book sign-in books and in the Studio Spotlight, Renee Cobb showed some great work.

Everyone was very helpful in providing feedback for future meeting topics and I am predicting a strong 2008 slate full of information to help everyone enjoy their photography and run a better photography business.

Our December meeting will be on Monday, December 17th at 7:00pm and will be a much less formal gathering. As it is close to the holidays, this will serve as our non-denominational holiday party. You are all welcome to join and encouraged to bring non-Pictage photographers as well. We'll have food and fun beverages (the alcoholic type) and a relaxed environment to get to know each other in a more social setting. There will be no Pictage program, no local agenda and no studio spotlight. Just a bunch of fun photographers hanging out and reflecting on the year that was. Click here to rsvp so we can plan for the proper number of party-goers!

See you all soon,
Geoff

DC Shoot Night - Thank you!

A big thank you to everyone who came out this past Wednesday!
It was a lot of fun to all get together and learn, play and shoot with such a great group of people.

I have started a thread on the Pictage forum to share some of our favorite images from the night.
Link to post.

I hope to see everyone this coming Monday at the PUG meeting!

Sarah

Scott Kelby CS3 Workshop at the Convention Center. Don't Miss it!

Hello Fellow PUGS,

Garrett from our PUG meetings asked if I would post this info for everyone.

If you haven't been to a Scott Kelby workshop I HIGHLY recommend it. One of the best things about his workshop (IMO) is the fact that you don't have to take notes! Scott always has his entire seminar/notes written out for you in a easy to navigate work book.

I myself and a highly visual person, so being able to see and then DO, is key for me.

Thanks Garrett for the heads up on the workshop.
Looking forward to seeing everyone for the Night Shoot on the 14th! :D

Sarah

by Scott Kelby

Tuesday, November 27, 2007

Washington DC Convention Center
Room: Ballroom A-B
801 Mount Vernon Place NW
Washington, DC 20001
Phone: (202) 249-3000

Photoshop CS3 Power Tour

Shock yourself and amaze your clients after you amplify the voltage of your work with these high-powered, hair-raising techniques for Photoshop CS3! This one-day seminar, created by #1 best-selling computer book author Scott Kelby, will charge up your creative batteries and turn you into a Photoshop dynamo. Boost your already impressive Photoshop skills with awe-generating effects used by today's industry pros.

Class Schedule

Digital Photo Correction Secrets

10:00 to 11:00 A.M.
Enlightening examples of how leading professionals manage and prepare digital photos, and the step-by-step process for getting what you see on screen to reproduce in prints. Discover how today's experts color correct their images, when to shoot in Raw (and when you should not), the latest cutting-edge sharpening secrets, and how to get perfect flesh tones every time!

Photoshop "Photo-Finishing" Techniques

11:15 A.M. to 12:15 P.M.
Go light years beyond simple color correction to a totally new way to tone your images, adding spine-tingling vitality to every photo you edit. Learn the tricks you see in magazines and brochures to make images "pop," all without using Levels or Curves (you'll be amazed once you fi nd out how it's all done). These techniques will forever change the way you work with Photoshop.

LUNCH BREAK
12:15 to 1:15 P.M.

Yet Even More Down & Dirty Tricks

1:15 to 2:30 P.M.
Witness the quick and easy way to create the latest jawdropping Photoshop special effects-the same ones you see today on TV, in print, and on the Web. You'll learn how to "fake it" in Photoshop, how to recreate popular photographic effects and lighting tricks that save you time and money, plus loads of cool effects that look hard, but are easy once you know the secrets.

Photoshop Speed Clinic

2:45 to 3:45 P.M.
Get your workflow going like greased lightning with Photoshop's built-in automation tools. We'll show you actions that take your productivity through the roof; how to use Batching to speed everyday tasks; the secret to making the Bridge work in the background, and lots of other secrets that pros use to get twice the work done in half the time.

How to Show Your Work Like a Pro

4:00 to 5:00 P.M.
Deft presenters know that dazzling your clients is critical, so we'll teach you the latest layout techniques to really knock their socks off . You'll learn how to set your work apart from the crowd with digital framing techniques, how to add excitement and interest when showing your images, simple filter effects, plus a look at how pros create stunning layouts from within Photoshop.