“Take your Photography from Dull to Dramatic!”

A Seminar Presented by Meier Camera Shop / Downtown Midland       November 7th, 10:00 AM until 4:00 P.M.

Meier Camera is pleased to present from Detroit Michigan, John Tree. Over the last twenty years he has photographed hundreds of weddings and worked at a leading portrait studio in Livonia, Michigan. As an active member of both the Professional Photographers of America and the Detroit Professional Photographers Association, John’s photography is in constant evolution. John’s an enthusiastic teacher, a great communicator and really enjoys helping others learn and grow as photographers. See his exciting images at northstarpad.com

John is providing hands on training in the studio and on-location with a model, including an opportunity for you to shoot and receive personal instruction.

Seminar will include:

• Posing and helping your subject to feel comfortable for a natural look
• Posing a single subject, couple or a group of people
• Composition with Style and Impact!
• Use of a flash with a bracket- no more redeye and ugly shadows
• Demonstration of location lighting
• Use of flash and natural ambient light                 
• Fundamentals of exposure- how to maintain detail even in a high contrast scene
• Setting a custom white balance
• Lens choice- focal length makes a huge and visible difference
• Use of a one, two, or three light set –up
• Lighting Ratios- from flat to dramatic
• Use of reflectors in the studio and outside

We’re going to hold our seminar at the fabulous H Hotel on Main Street in downtown Midland. An excellent lunch served by the “H” is included, and we’ll all enjoy learning and shooting in such an elegant location

Tuition is $99 and includes lunch/beverages

All attendees will receive 15% off all light kits and lighting accessories, plus be entered to win a 42” Smith Victor 5 in 1 Reflector/Diffuser

“Everyone really enjoyed the last seminar John gave here: this will cover some of the same info, but go well beyond and include more participation/shooting for the class and more one-on-one time. Come have fun and learn!”– Jerry Meier