Tuesday, September 27, 2016

TWO Super 1 Day Photography Workshops

TWO Super 1 Day Photography Workshops offered by Lisa Cuchara

Multiplicity: A FUN Way to Learn How to Use (and Master) Layers and Masks. Hamden CT Course #CT02 Lisa Cuchara

and Trains and HDR (high dynamic range) Hamden CT Click here to register Course #CT01 Lisa Cuchara Tom Cuchara

For two weeks in October, dozens of studios across the country will invite attendees to join daily workshops featuring portrait and wedding photography, posing and lighting, digital retouching and workflow, and sales and marketing strategies. It's a chance you won't want to miss—a full day of photography education brought to you by fellow professional photographers. All photographic classes will be held October 3-17, 2016, so you'll be able to find one that fits your educational needs and your schedule!

Online registration opened August 5, 2016. Each class will be available for the $99 rate through Sept.27, 2016. You can still email and register in person, but the PPA price goes up.

PPA Membership not required to participate.


  • ONLINERegister online between August 5, 2016 and September 27, 2016.
  • BY PHONE:  Call our PPA Customer Service Center at 1-800-786-6277 to register by phone until September 27, 2016.
  • ONSITE:  All registrations after September 27, 2016 must be completed onsite (in-person) for $120. Please contact the instructor prior to attending to ensure there is space available.
Super 1 Day Bonus Pack: All Super 1 Day attendees will receive the bonus pack, featuring offers and discounts from several photographic companies.

Multiplicity: A FUN Way to Learn How to Use (and Master) Layers and Masks. Hamden CT  Click here to register

Course #CT02 Lisa Cuchara
If you're ready to take your creativity to a whole new level – and have fun doing it - this is the workshop for you! During this Super 1 Day course, you'll delve into the innovative genre of multiplicity photography and what it can do for your business.

Instructor Lisa Cuchara covers everything you need to know including what multiplicity is, when and how to use it and why you want to do it. Discuss what you need for the shoot and walk through each step of taking the photos. Learn how to bring it all together, via Photoshop, layers and masks, as Lisa gives you a step-by-step tutorial on everything you need to know. 
You'll discover how to create an interesting story with a single shot – and breathe new life into your photo sessions.   Break out of the norm and wow clients with the results!

Create a unique "selfie" or just pretend to find your long lost twin and post the photo to Facebook, this will be a FUN workshop!
Course Date: October 17, 2016 10am - 5:30 pm
Items to Bring: Bring your camera, tripod, props for the photography portion and your laptop or computer for the Photoshop portion (some people learn best by watching the screen and following along, some people come with a shared laptop, either is OK).  Optional:   change of clothes, cable release. Note: We have done this at a few different venues, one requires a $10 entrance fee, so bring some cash for the venue just in case, and bring some money for lunch too.
If people want to take both workshops 10/16 and 10/17 there is a hotel VERY CLOSE, within walking distance (two easy blocks), to our Studio, Clarion 2260 Whitney Ave, Hamden, CT 06518 Phone:(203) 288-3831.
Location: Hamden, CT 6514
Instructor Contact: breaphotos@comcast.net
Instructor Website: www.lisaandtomphotography.com
Trains and HDR (high dynamic range) Hamden CT Click here to register
Course #CT01 Lisa Cuchara  Tom Cuchara
Delve into the world of high dynamic range (HDR) with cool train and bus photography as Lisa and Tom Cuchara share its magic with you! This day combines creative photography and Photoshop post-processing techniques with results that you will love!

Come ready to shoot as you'll take 3-10 exposures, capturing shadows and highlights for interesting images. Tom and Lisa Cuchara will guide you as you explore composition, camera settings, interpreting histograms and checking exposure. Once you've got your images, you'll learn the post-processing techniques and Photoshop tricks that bring the whole story together for an amazing result.

This is not your everyday workshop so come prepared to expand your mind, your talent and your business!

Course Date: Sunday, October 16, 2016 Course Hours: 10am - 5:30pm

Items to Bring: Bring your camera, tripod, cable release, and your laptop or computer for the photoshop portion (some people learn best by watching the screen and following along, some people come with a shared laptop, either is OK).Venue requires a $10 entrance fee, so bring some cash for the venue, and bring some money for lunch too.

If people want to take both workshops 10/16 and 10/17 there is a hotel VERY CLOSE, within walking distance (two easy blocks), to our Studio, Clarion 2260 Whitney Ave, Hamden, CT 06518 Phone:(203) 288-3831.

Location: East Haven and Hamden, CT 6514
Instructor Contact: breaphotos@comcast.net
Instructor Website: www.lisaandtomphotography.com
Super 1 Day participants vary in their specialties and locations, but they all seem to agree on one thing: Super 1 Day is one of the best and easiest ways to join your peers for an excellent learning experience!
  • "The hands-on experience was just what I needed. I'm walking away with loads of information!"
  • "This is the best opportunity for peer-to-peer instruction in the industry!"
  • "I feel inspired. I now have a vision for what I want to do and have found someone local who shares my vision!"
  • "The class size is cozy and comfortable—it definitely makes for a great learning environment!"

And remember: PPA members receive one service merit for each class they attend.
PPA Membership not required to participate.

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