The Minnesota Professional Photographers Association presents Dan Brouillette on November 16th. 2015

The Minnesota Professional Photographer's Association  and WHCC is proud to bring Dan Brouillette to Minnesota for a one day PPA merited seminar on Monday November 16th, 2015.

Dan is know for his editorial style.  During his seminar Dan shares how his eye for editorial photography influences how he photographs portraits; he’ll show you what inspires him and how he uses it for clients. He treats every session as a custom shoot. Dan will review his entire process from start to finish including sales.  Dan averages $1,800 per client using the perception of increased value and giving clients a choice during the sale.

In addition Dan will discuss and demonstrate several of his successful lighting techniques from simple one-light setups to complex multi-light setups. There will be live subjects on hand so that you can see him in action; bring your camera with you to this program! Dan will also cover his philosophy on posing and composition.

Dan will also cover a simple, yet effective model program to help boost your business. If you are in a dreaded "creative rut," Dan will go over ways to get you back to the roots of photography. Or, even if you are buzzing along, doing and feeling great, Dan will give you techniques to help you keep it that way.

This seminar will take place at the Phodot Photography Studio (16 1/2 1st AVE S, Buffalo, MN 55313)  The Studio entrance is in the back.  Parking is available in the public lot next to the Coborn's.

This MNPPA seminar is open to members and non-members.  Members pay $45, non-members pay $99.

  Click here to register.

 
Bio:
Dan Brouillette is a commercial, editorial and senior photographer based out of Omaha, Nebraska. Dan uses specialized lighting and posing techniques to create cinematic images for his senior clients that are unlike anything in the industry. After working as a lighting tech in New York City spending his time lighting sets for celebrity and editorial shoots (which he still does today), he moved to Omaha to start his own studio and bring some of that New York flare to his local clients. By implementing different lighting techniques and modifiers typically reserved for commercial photography, Dan is able to stand out and give his clients unique images that look and feel like they were taken from the pages of a magazine. His editorial clients include ESPN Magazine, Women's Health, TIME Magazine and many more and he has been hired to construct lighting setups for celebrities such as Anna Kendrick, Anne Hathaway, Kristen Stewart, Scarlett Johansson, and dozens of others! 

You can view his commercial work at www.danbrouillette.com and his senior site is www.lookportrait.com

Master Photographer David Peters will speak at the MNPPA Elevate the Standard Photography 2015 Convention

The MNPPA Convention Committee has been hard at work booking talent for the 2015 Elevate the Standard Professional Photographers Convention at the Minneapolis Marriott Southwest in Minnetonka.

It is now confirmed that Master Photographer David Peters of San Rafael California will speak at the MNPPA Elevate the Standard Photography Convention this coming April.  David has 35 years of experience in the photography business; how lucky are we that he is willing to share his knowledge with us.

To learn more about David please visit his website and view his work.  Click http://www.davidpetersphotography.net/

Click here to register and learn more about the Minnesota 2015 Professional Photography Convention

MNPPA 2015 Convention Dates Announced

04/19/15 - 04/21/15

SAVE THE DATE & MARK YOUR CALENDER

FOR THE MNPPA PHOTOGRAPHY CONVENTION

At The Minneapolis Marriott Southwest

Keep tuned to the blog for Speaker and class announcements.

Minnesota Professional Photographers Association (MNPPA) Shoot-Out at the Glensheen Mansion in Duluth Minnesota

This summer the Minnesota Professional Photographers Association (MNPPA) traveled to Duluth for their annual summer shoot-out.  The beautiful summer day was packed with education and portfolio building with models.  The MNPPA arranged for the seminar to take place at the historic Gleensheen Mansion where professional photography is no longer allowed except for booked on-site weddings.  The above image was captured lakeside by MNPPA member Todd Myra of Todd Myra Photography out of St. Cloud Minnesota using off camera flash.

  The day began with a short round table discussion on the benefits and drawbacks of running a home based studio.  Minnesota Professional photographer Mark Fitzgibbons of Fitz Photo in Duluth led the discussion.   After lunch Mark switched gears as he led the group through various lighting scenarios with models.  Mark made clear to the group that his business is built around his knowledge and skill of creating multiple lighting set-ups with natural and additive light to give his clients unique art pieces.  In the above photo the group practices the use of reflectors and scrims to control natural light to create images.  Mark also gave demos with off camera flash and various light modifiers.  He encouraged every member of the group to try each method themselves.  After several demos Mark set the group free with their cameras, models and gear for some portfolio building in a manor similar to an After Dark event.

The MNPPA will be hosting two hands-on photography events on October 6th, 2014.  Both events are open to members and non-members.  They are a great way to learn more about the MNPPA and to meet fellow photographers in and outside of your area.  To sign-up or learn more about the events, please visit our MNPPA event sign-up page.

Above is one of the images that I, Stacy Milburn, of Phodot Photography captured during the free for all part of the day.  To view more of my work please visit my Phodot Blog.  To view more of Todd Myra's work from the Shoot-Out please visit the Todd Myra Photography Blog.  To learn more about Mark Fitzgibbons please visit Fitzphoto.com.