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Presets and Masking in Lightroom Classic
About the Program
Learn how to combine custom presets and powerful masking tools in Lightroom Classic to create consistent, professional-quality edits with speed and precision. Ideal for photographers working in portraits, volume work, weddings, pets, school athletics, headshots, and fine art.
Participation is live via Zoom; attendees must be able to connect to Zoom and use a microphone to ask questions.
Copy this link to access workshop: https://zoom.us/j/91392280508
Key benefits include:
- Build and refine custom presets for consistent style and faster editing.
- Use masking to fine-tune faces, subjects, and backgrounds with control.
- Adapt one flexible workflow across multiple genres and client needs.
Your Instructor
Charles “Duck” Unitas, CPP is a commercial photographer, graphic designer, and experienced educator dedicated to helping photographers build thriving businesses. With a background spanning graphic design, illustration, and over a decade in professional photography, Duck brings a unique blend of artistic vision and business acumen to every workshop. A member of PPA and ASMP, and a Certified Professional Photographer (CPP), Duck is committed to providing actionable strategies and real-world tools that empower photographers of all levels to succeed.
Sports Portraits: From Basic to Visionary
Certified professional photographer Kathy McGary will demonstrate how to add atmosphere to your sports and senior photos.
Photoshop 2025 - 20 Tips, Tricks & Techniques (canceled)
In this CTPPA program, Gregory will guide you through the newest Photoshop updates on object removal, using masks and layers, changing image colors, applying artistic effects, and accessing Photoshop Beta.
Tabletop Product Photography
About the program
Join us for an introductory demonstration focused on practical techniques for product photography. This workshop covers:
Creating simple yet effective product setups using basic materials like sawhorses and plywood.
Exploring different base options including seamless backdrops, linoleum, and laminate flooring, and deciding when to use a horizon line versus none.
Mastering basic lighting strategies similar to portrait setups, with instruction on lighting backgrounds, incorporating gels, and utilizing overhead softboxes.
Techniques for photographing challenging subjects such as shiny objects.
Introduction to shooting glassware, focusing on managing black and white edge reflections.
Building and using DIY tools like reflectors, gobos, and stander-uppers to control light and shadows.
Post-processing tips, including cleaning up dust and distractions, as well as creatively applying digital backgrounds like window light overlays.
This hands-on session is designed to enhance your technical skills and creativity in product photography, helping you achieve clean, polished, and visually compelling images.
What to bring
Participants are encouraged to bring their cameras and a small product or two to photograph and apply techniques they learn during the workshop. While nor mandatory, it's also nice to have a tripod to steady your camera.
About the presenter
Rick Ciaburri
I began photography in September 1972 by submitting a band camp photo to the Cheshire Herald. While studying elementary education at Southern Connecticut State College, I took on photo assignments. A home darkroom, a secondhand typewriter, and a $75 car helped me get started.
I opened my studio in 1978, focusing on weddings, events, and portraits. The studio had a desk phone, an answering machine, and a wet darkroom.
Since then, my studio has grown into a portrait and commercial studio offering professional headshots, family and senior portraits, event photography, and product photography.
I am a proud member of PPA and CTPPA.
Example images
Soryy, but this event has been cancelled. Please join us next month.
