Hurlbut’s versatility and expertise affords him the opportunity to work within any production budget. Of the 15 features Hurlbut has done “Terminator: Salvation” directed by McG was the largest and a visual reinvention of the Terminator franchise. Hurlbut has also collaborated with filmmakers John Stockwell, “Into The Blue”, Charles Stone III “Drumline” and “ and Bill Paxton “The Greatest Game Ever Played.” Whatever the genre, Hurlbut’s passion, work ethic and creativity shine through with each feature project.

Hurlbut balances shooting features as a Director/Cameraman for commercials. He recently signed with Bandito Brothers for exclusive US spot representation and just finished directing two national commercial campaigns for Case IH and The Marines. As a cinematographer, his credit list includes: Visa, Coca-Cola, Verizon, American Express, Discovery, as well as promos for the HBO series “Big Love” and “Deadwood.” Hurlbut has also worked with music legends The Rolling Stones, Nirvana, and Smashing Pumpkins.

In response to Hurlbut’s mastery of the Canon 5D and his trailblazing spirit, he has become a coveted public speaker. Addressing his colleagues within the film industry at seminars, expos and panel discussions as well as young film students during course studies with an eye to the future.

To further explore Hurlbut’s work please visit:

www.shanehurlbut.com Feature/Commercial portfolio
www.hurlbutvisuals.com Cutting-edge technologies, including the HDSLR, Canon EOS 5D Mark II camera advancements developed by Hurlbut and his Elite Team to turn the 5D into a movie-making machine.

Tony has always been active as a student and a teacher of photographic education and his Basic Studio Lighting book from publisher AmPhoto has been popular worldwide and is the basis for numerous photographic college lighting courses.  His Location Lighting DVD produced by Software Cinema has received great reviews and is available on-line.  He has written articles in every major photographic magazine in the U.S., Japan, the U.K.  and China. He is currently one of a select few Approved Photographic Instructors from the Professional Photographers of America…and he’s the biggest Beatles fan alive.

Website: http://www.corbellproductions.com

His extensive experiences have taken him around the globe to explore the wonders of our natural world. From swimming with sea lions off of the Galapagos Islands to tracking tigers on the back of an elephant in India, his adventures have allowed him to live many of the dreams he had as a child. No place has made a greater impact on him than the magical continent of Africa to which he has traveled over 30 times. He considers traveling to the wilds of Africa a “safari of the soul” that will leave the visitor with an indelible impression of indescribable beauty from a world lost in time.

Ron is an award-winning photographer and documentary producer whose images have appeared in publications and galleries around the world including the Smithsonian Museum of Natural History. He hopes his images will help inspire an appreciation for wildlife along with efforts to protect it for generations to come.

Website: http://ronmagillwildlife.com

Mar is based out of Seattle, Washington, where his clients include nearly every sports organization in the city and he is currently team photographer for the Seattle Seahawks of the NFL.

His clients include Sports Illustrated, ESPN, the New York Times and other publications around the world.

A 20-year career as a sports photographer for the Seattle Times newspaper came to an end in 2008, after which he embarked on a freelance career. While at the Times, his popular blog, “Best Seat in the House”, received international attention, and his writings have been translated into many different languages and have been published in textbooks as well.

Currently, is work can be seen on the Seattle Seahawks website at www.eyeonthehawks.com

Website: www.rodmarphoto.com

Blog: http://www.rodmarphoto.com/category/weblogs/

http://rodmar.typepad.com

A full time professional photographer specializing in wildlife and nature, Robert has been a professional photographer for more than 20 years. As an accomplished instructor, Robert leads photography workshop tours across the US and internationally. He also hosts postproduction image optimization workshops and has written tutorial CDs featuring new image enhancement techniques.

Currently he is based in Florida and California and uses a variety of top professional cameras and Sigma lenses. Robert has also worked in commercial photography all around the globe, with clients including Quiksilver Inc, Billabong International, Liquid Energy Ltd, Action Sports Group, and Atoll Media Ltd.

Website: http://www.robertotoole.com/
Blog: http://www.robertotoole.com/feed

Upcoming Tours
Bosque Del Apache New Mexico – November 29 – December 2, 2010
White Sands NM New Mexico – December 5 – 7, 2010
Bosque Del Apache New Mexico – December 8-11, 2010

Mike is also a contributing writer and photographer for Nikon World magazine. Nikon has given Mike the opportunity to travel around the world to amazing locations including Japan, Germany, South Africa, and Vietnam. Assignments have taken him to several Super Bowls, World Series and Indy 500 races. He has covered the Kentucky Derby for 14 of 16 years and worked locally with the New York Mets, NY Jets and other local professional sports teams. Mike has spent the last several years working on his rock and roll portfolio as a house photographer for Live Nation at Long Island’s Nikon at Jones Beach Theater where he has had access to shooting over 100 name bands including the Police, Aerosmith, the Dave Matthew’s Band, Carlos Santana, Sting, Nickelback and more.

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“Addicted. Blessed. Lucky.  I am completely connected with seeing and capturing photographs every single day. I’m excited to be a part of this business, working for one of the greatest technological leaders in photography today and working with the best shooters on the globe. I’m even luckier to be able to give back by teaching and lecturing.  I’m enamored with light, watching it, studying it as it’s moving and changing constantly. Recognizing the power, natural beauty and quality of light is one of the first steps towards becoming a more accomplished photographer. The next step is to learn how to make stunning light when it doesn’t exist. It is critical that photographers learn the craft and realize that the learning process never ends. That’s the coolest part!”

Website: www.corradophotography.com
Gallery: www.flickr.com/photos/corradophotography

Judy, who has won numerous awards for her photography, has been featured in several publications for her outstanding environmental portraiture. In 2004, she was featured in Rangefinder magazine as one of “Today’s Top Children’s photographers.” Her work has been selected for National Exhibition by the Professional Photographers of America from whom she has received a Masters and Craftsmen degree. In 1999, Judy received her first of three Kodak Gallery awards. This award is given to those photographers who excel in creativity and the pursuit of excellence in quality. In the year 2000, she received the second award and in 2002, the third award for Kodak’s Electronic Imaging. Many of her images have been exhibited at Epcot Center and are part of a traveling loan collection.

Some of Judy’s clients include the Hollywood Foreign Press, InStyle Magazine and Warner Bros. She has photographed for Jack Nicholson, Pierce Brosnan, Nicole Kidman, Mehki Phifer, William H. Macy, Felicity Huffman, Mark Wahberg and many more. Judy is also the first photographer to have photographed at a private viewing dinner hosted by In Style and Warner Bros, an event she has photographed now for the last five years. In addition, her images were featured as the centerpiece of the party’s decor. Other clients include two private sector groups wishing to solve poverty in the world. These projects took her to Africa to photograph the presidents of both Uganda and Rwanda and several orphanages in both countries. She also traveled to Sri Lanka, India, and Thailand to document the progress of the Tsunami survivors one year later. Judy teaches a series of workshops on the “Art of Natural Lighting” and “Creating your own style” throughout the year. She will be introducing a new series of workshops called “PhotoShop Design for Photographers.”

The following companies are sponsoring Judy for this event: Graphic Authority, Lensbaby and H&H Color Lab

Website
www.judyhost.com

Blog
http://www.judyhost.com/wordpress/index.php?p=blog

Upcoming Tours
Graphic Authority Design Road Show
See www.GraphicAuthority.com/Tour for dates and locations

Hanson photographic experience and educational credentials are unsurpassed. As an award winning wedding photographer and instructor, Hanson is on the cutting edge of photography. His work sets the standard for Wedding photographers around the world. Although Hanson and his work are world renowned, he enjoys being near his roots.

Hanson regularly shares his techniques that apply to both fine art and photojournalistic photography. In his course “The Art and Magic of Posing & Lighting (How to be a Complete Photographer)” he demonstrates the Classic 10 Poses that he pioneered. Live shooting demonstrations and hands on posing techniques are illustrated with large screen projections of past work which is complemented by his animated personality.

Hanson has lectured at every major school of photography across America and has been invited to speak at various national and international conventions. His work and talent are recognized throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico and Europe. He has been displayed in the Hall of Fame, Epcot Center, and the ASP Traveling Loan. Hanson’s images have been seen in numerous publications including, “American Photo”, Bridal Guide”, “Popular Photography”, “Range Finder”, “Studio Photography”, and “Professional Photographer.” The quality of his work is respected in the aesthetic appeal found in each of his photographs.

Website
www.hansonfong.com

Blog
http://www.hansonfong.com/Hanson_Photography/Blog/Blog.html

Upcoming Tours
Wisconsin PPA – October 17-19, 2010
Light Workshops – November 8-12, 2010
Oahu Workshop Hawaii – December 2, 2010

Lepp’s images have appeared in some of the world’s most widely viewed venues and on the covers of many books and magazines, including Natural History, Car and Driver, PC Photo, and Outdoor Photographer; at prestigious galleries and museums throughout the United States; and at the corporate headquarters of Canon USA, Eastman Kodak, and Epson America. He was chosen by Canon USA as one of the first members of its Explorers of Light program, which features the industry’s most influential photographers. He is known for his sweeping panoramic images that capture the magnificence of locations in Africa, Antarctica, the Netherlands, and North America. His stock and assignment photography is represented by Getty, Corbis, AgStock, and Photo Researchers.

Lepp is regularly read in popular photographic magazines; he is the field editor of Digital Photo and Outdoor Photographer, where he has a monthly column. He is the author of many books, including Golden Poppies of California and Beyond the Basics (I and II): Innovative Techniques for outdoor and Nature Photography, as well as hundreds of articles on photography. He has taught at Photoshop World, Santa Fe Workshops, Palm Beach Workshops, and founded the Lepp Institute of Digital Imaging, now known as Light Photographic Workshops. Lepp is a founding board member and fellow of the North American Nature Photographers Association and winner of many awards for his work, including Photo Media’s Photography Person of the Year and the prestigious Progress Award, the highest given by the Photographic Society of America. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree and an Honorary Master’s Degree from the Brooks Institute of Photography.

Website: http://www.georgelepp.com

Upcoming Tours
Rockbrook Camera Presents Digital WOW! – September 21, 2010
Telluride Photo Festival – September 25, 2010
Capture the Possibilities! New Orleans, LA – October 9, 2010
Capture the Possibilities! San Francisco Bay Area – October 16, 2010
Morro Bay Photo Expo – October 22 – 24, 2010
Capture the Possibilities! St. Charles, IL – November 6, 2010

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Eddie is Director of the Institute of Visual Arts in Maui, Hawaii, an Explorer of Light with Canon USA, and is on the Photoshop “Dream Team” with National Association of Photoshop Professional where he was recently inducted into the “Photoshop Hall of Fame”.  He served 6 years as the Chairman of the Committee on Digital and Advanced Imaging for the Professional Photographers of America, where he holds the Master of Photography, Master of Electronic Imaging, and Photographic Craftsman degrees, Approved Photographic Instructor and is a Certified Professional Photographer. He also served as Commercial Council representative to PPA for the Georgia PPA.   His articles have appeared in The Professional Photographer, Rangefinder, Photoshop User, Shutter Bug, Photo Electronic Imaging, Southern Exposure & Digital Capture. He also has served on Adobe’s Photoshop beta team.

Corporate clients include Epson, Eastman Kodak, Foveon, Polaroid, and Apple Computer, as well as many other international corporations and government agencies.  He has also served as print judge at many professional photographic competitions and is a Nationally Qualified Juror for the Professional Photographers of America association in Electronic Imaging.

Eddie hails from Atlanta, Georgia and has been accused of using his southern charm to put his students at ease. His teaching philosophy is simple: solve people’s problems by giving them straightforward answers in clear language.

Website: www.eddietapp.com
Blog: http://eddietapp.com/blog

Upcoming Tours
PhotoPlus Expo – October 27-30, 2010
Palm Beach Photographic Workshop – October 27-30 & November 1-4, 2010
After Dark Education – November 7-10, 2010
PPLAC Los Angeles – November 18, 2010
Portrait Photography Meetup Group – Charlotte Seminar – December 5, 2010

iPad App
The Edge of Light By Tapp Apps

The Edge of Light is a study of seeing light from a photographic sensitivity; designed to help educate and guide photographers in their quest of finding the light, understanding light quality and recognizing how various attributes of light will read and react with your camera’s digital chip.

http://ax.itunes.apple.com/us/app/the-edge-of-light/id388227659?mt=8#ls=1