Professional Photographers and Enthusiasts and Now Digital Videographers Can Gain a Wide Range of Knowledge this November at Workshops@Adorama

Wide-ranging courses will show how to photograph the New York Marathon, learn to use Nikon DSLRs, shoot food, set up a photo web site, and create time-lapse video animation in November Workshops, sponsored by top camera retailer Adorama Camera, Inc.

New York, NY (PRWEB) October 19, 2007 -- Aspiring photojournalists, commercial photographers looking for a competitive edge, and even snapshooters who just wants to learn how to use their new DSLRs can learn more in November, thanks to a diverse course range of seminars, classes and hands-on sessions at Workshops@Adorama (http://www.adorama.com/catalog.tpl?op=WS_List), the ongoing continuing photography education program hosted by Adorama Camera, Inc.

November Workshops@Adorama highlights include:

• Covering the New York City Marathon and Central Park with George Schaub, Editorial Director of Shutterbug, November 4 and 14: Spend a day photographing this key New York City event, then review photos the next week.

• Managing Your Web Site: Seven Secret Factors for Search Engine Optimization, on November 13 with Koren Reyes, showing you tips including how to improve your web site's Google visibility and build traffic.

• The Business of Photography: Marketing with the Internet, on November 29 where Louisa Curtis will discuss how to make the most of your marketing opportunities.

• Overcoming Fear of Flash: Lighting Boot Camp with Arlene Collins on November 4 and 11, where you'll learn how to master your on-camera strobe in the most challenging lighting situations.

• Adobe Photoshop: Understanding Layers & Masks with Photoshop guru Jean Miele on November 18.

• Digital Food Photography, with Lou Manna, back by popular demand, on Nov. 18

First Digital Video Workshop

Workshops@Adorama is expanding its reach to include digital video and digital video editing workshops, and the first one, Kicking Down the Doors: Using Adobe After Effects CS3 and Time Lapse Animation, with digital video editor/still photographer/director of photography Michael Vitti, will be a day-long workshop on Sunday, November 18.

Special Seminars

• Digital Infrared Photography, sponsored by Adorama and Fujifilm and taught by Jean Miele and Brandon Remler on November 6. Participants will get a sneak peek at the Fujifilm FinePix IS-1 and FinePix IS-Pro digital infrared cameras.

• Digital SLR seminar co-sponsored by Adorama and Nikon. Nikon's product experts will show owners and potential owners of Nikon D40 and D40X DSLRs how to get the most out of their cameras in a choice of either morning or afternoon 2-hour sessions on November 11. The cost is $25.00 per session and attendees will receive a $25.00 Adorama gift certificate at the Seminar in exchange for a copy of their registration receipt.

Complete November Workshop schedule:

Color Correction: Getting it Right with Adobe Photoshop

Instructor: Maria Ferrari

Schedule: Thursday, November 1, 2007 6:30 - 8:30PM

Price: $75.00

Strategies to Get Grants for Your Photographic Project

Instructor: David H. Wells

Schedule: Thursday, November 1, 2007 6:00 - 9:00PM

Price: $75.00

Overcoming Fear of Flash: Lighting Boot Camp

Instructor: Arlene Collins

Schedule: Sundays, November 4 and 11, 2007 10:00AM - 5:00PM

Price: $250.00 [includes model fees

A Digital SLR Field Assignment Shoot and Critique: The New York City Marathon and Central Park

Instructor: George Schaub

Schedule: Sunday, November 4, 2007 10:00AM - 5:00PM and Wednesday, November 14, 2007 6:00 - 8:30PM

Price: $175.00

Seminar Sponsored by Adorama and Fujifilm:

Digital Infrared Photography

Instructors: Jean Miele and Brandon Remler

Schedule: Tuesday, November 6, 2007 6:00 - 9:00 PM

Price: $25.00 (A $25.00 Adorama Gift Certificate will be given to each attendee at the Seminar in exchange for a copy of their registration receipt)

Seminar Sponsored by Adorama and Nikon:

Digital SLR Seminar: The Nikon D40/D40x: Fast, Fun and Easy, The Pictures You Want in 2 Hours!

Schedule: Sunday, November 11, Two sessions available.

Morning session: 10:00 AM-12:00 PM

Afternoon Session: 1:00 PM-3:00 PM

Price: $25.00. (A $25.00 Adorama Gift Certificate will be given to each attendee at the Seminar in exchange for a copy of their registration receipt)

Managing Your Web Site: Seven Secret Factors for Search Engine Optimization

Instructor: Koren Reyes

Schedule: Tuesday, November 13, 2007 6:30 - 9:00PM

Price: $75.00

Adobe Photoshop: Understanding Layers and Masks

Instructor: Jean Miele

Schedule: Sunday, November 18, 2007 10:00AM - 5:00PM

Price: $150.00

Digital Food Photography: Creating Delectable Images

Instructor: Lou Manna

Schedule: Sunday, November 18, 2007 10:00AM - 5:00PM

Price: $250.00

Kicking Down The Doors: Using Adobe After Effects CS3 and Time Lapse Animation

Instructor: Michael Vitti

Schedule: Sunday, November 18, 2007 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Price: $150.00

The Business of Photography: Marketing with the Internet

Instructor: Louisa Curtis

Schedule: Thursday, November 29, 2007 6:30 - 8:30PM

Price: $75.00

Started in February 2007, Workshops@Adorama consists of a wide range of hands-on picture-taking sessions for snapshooters and enthusiasts, business and technical advice for professional and aspiring photographers, and inspiring presentations by some of the biggest names in the photography world. Over 50 events have been held so far with over 850 attendees participating.

For a complete list of sessions for the entire Fall 2007 semester, go to http://www.adorama.com/catalog.tpl?op=WS_List.

All classes will take place in the fifth-floor multi-media classrooms at the Adorama Building, 42 West 18th Street, between 5th and 6th Avenues, in New York City unless otherwise indicated.

If you have any questions or need assistance in registering, please contact:

Carl Nilson Monday-Thursday, from 9AM-6PM by phone at: 212-741-0401 ext 2216.

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