Events

Guest Speaker, Rick Sammon

Monday, March 8th
Rick Sammon is a photographer, writer, educator and book publisher. Rick has published 28 books, including informative technical books and entertaining picture books. He is also a writer for numerous photographic magazines. Rick also is the host on the DYI TV network of the Digital Photography Workshop, and host of the Canon Photo Safari on the Outdoor Life Network. In addition to traveling around the world photographing, Rick teaches numerous workshops and conducts numerous programs around the world. When asked about his photo specialty, Rick says, "My specialty is not specializing."

Guest Speaker: Al Satterwhite

Monday, March 8th
Al Satterwhite has done a wide range of national and international advertising work, from action and aerial work, to miniatures in the studio, to major production campaigns in foreign locations. Some of his clients include American Express, Coca Cola, Dole, DuPont, Eastman Kodak, Johnson Outboards, to name a few. He has numerous exhibitions and has published a number of books. Sponsored by Nikon.
More information: http://alsatterwhite.com/

Open House for Careers in Photography

Sunday, March 7th
If you have been dreaming about a career in photography but just don't know how to get started, this is it! Join us for our exciting Careers in Photography Open House where you will experience the Unique Educational Training System that has turned those with a genuine interest into professionals in only 10 months. We have the system. You provide the ambition and determination. Sounds incredible? Learn for yourself on Sunday, March 7th from 12:30 pm to 3:30 pm. Call us now at 413.863.2478 (or send e-mail) to tell us you will join us.

Guest Speaker: Clint Clemens

Monday, March 1st
Clint Clemens, Rhode Island based commercial photographer will share his insights and imagery with the class of 2010. Clint travels thousands of miles each year fulfilling assignments for companies like Porsche, Jaguar, Mercedes, BMW, Volvo, Volkswagen, Specialized Bikes and Harley-Davidson to name a few. His photographic passion is shooting literally anything that moves. Sponsored by Canon.
More information: http://clintclemens.com

Guest Speaker: Jim DiVitale

Monday, February 22nd
Jim DiVitale is a photographer, educator, writer and digital pioneer who is one of todays foremost digital pacesetters. Working out of Atlanta GA., Jim works with commercial clients all around the globe. He will be here for the day to share his imagery, business acumen and digital mastery that is incomparable in the imaging world. He is recognized by the industry as one of the foremost Photoshop experts. Sponsored by Canon.
More information: http://divitalephotography.com

Guest Speaker: Michel Tcherevkoff

Monday, February 15th
Michel Tcherevkoff is recognized as one of the world's preeminent conceptual photographers, creating advertising images for clients including, AT&T, Avon, L'Oreal, Revlon, Pfizer, Prescriptives, Valentino, Bed Bath & Beyond.Michel has become internationally known for his unique ability to create visual metaphors for advertising, corporate, design and editorial clients. Sponsored by Canon.
More information: http://tcherevkoff.com

Guest Speaker: David Wells

Monday, February 15th
David H. Wells is a freelance photographer based in Providence, Rhode Island. An editorial, commercial and location photographer working across New England, he focuses on photo-essays for publication and exhibition. He is an award-winning, digitally capable photographer, producing images for local, national and international clientele including Life Magazine, National Geographic Publications, the New York Times Magazine and the Philadelphia Inquirer Sunday Magazine, to name a few. His photo-essays have focused on globalization in India and Bangladesh, the pesticide poisoning of farm workers in California, the lives of South Asian immigrants in America, the challenges facing fishermen in New England as well as the complex relationship between Israelis and Palestinians. He has done work for numerous corporations including Consolidated Natural Gas and DuPont. Sponsored by Olympus.
More information: http://davidhwells.com

Guest Speaker: Steve Schapiro

Monday, February 1st
Robert Kennedy, Muhammad Ali, Truman Capote, Sam Beckett, names you surely recognize, each one a significant player of the sixties. Documentary photographer Steve Schapiro was there with his camera, recording history as it happened. Through Steve's camera and words, Hallmark's class will experience how important our craft is to help understand our intricate and exciting world.

Guest Speaker: Andy Marcus

Monday, February 1st
Andy Marcus turned a small, 62-year-old family-owned studio founded by his father, Fred Marcus, into a multi-million-dollar business serving the biggest celebrities in New York and the surrounding area. Today, Fred Marcus Photography serves 400 to 500 weddings each year and has a full-time staff of professionals who specialize in photography and graphic design. Eddie Murphy, Donald Trump, William Baldwin, Mary Tyler Moore and Art Garfunkel are a short list of some of Andy's clientele.
More information: http://fredmarcus.com

Guest Speaker: Onne van der Wal

Monday, January 25th
Formerly a professional yacht racer, Onne (pronounced On-ah) found his passion for photography while competing in an around-the-world yacht race. Using every opportunity to capture on film the incredible action of a trans-Atlantic crossing, he specialized in dangling high atop a mast some 100 feet above the rising swell. It was this dramatic work that launched his successful marine photography career. Sponsored by Canon.
More information: http://vanderwal.com

Guest Speaker: Sean Kernan

Monday, January 25th
Sean is a legendary photographer, artist, teacher and visionary who will be launching Hallmark's 2010 Guest Lecture Series. In addition to sharing oustanding imagery to the class, Sean will delve into an important aspect for anyone in the field, creativity.
More information: http://seankernan.com

Open House for Careers in Photography

Sunday, December 6th, 2009
If you have been dreaming about a career in photography but just don't know how to get started, this is it! Join us for our exciting Careers in Photography Open House where you will experience the Unique Educational Training System that has turned those with a genuine interest into professionals in only 10 months. We have the system. You provide the ambition and determination. Sounds incredible? Learn for yourself on Sunday, December 6th from 12:30 pm to 3:30 pm. Call us now at 413.863.2478 (or send e-mail) to tell us you will join us.

Hallmark's Class of 2010 to Invade PhotoPlus Expo

Friday, October 23rd, 2009

An exciting annual event for all of us at Hallmark Institute of Photography. The entire class and staff will travel to NYC to attend and participate in the world's most important trade show and conference for commercial photographers: PhotoPlus Expo. With our current students coming from all over the world, this will be the first time that many of them will have had the opportunity to visit NYC. Be prepared for a fun-filled day to, from, and in NYC with the whole gang!

Instructor Michael Zide has designed a boxed set of 5 black and white landscape images to be given away to one lucky attendee at his presentation for Bogen Imaging, "Musings and Metaphors, the Evolution of Personal Vision", at 11 A.M., Friday October 23rd. He will also be speaking for Bogen Imaging at the Photo Plus Expo on Thurday, October 22nd at 3 P.M.

In collaboration with Bogen, the purchase price for this special collection of giclee prints will be donated to Save the Children, a charity helping children worldwide.

At the Moab booth, another portfolio of Michael's work, printed on Entrada Rag Bright digital printing paper, will be on display in a Chinle Digital Folio. The works of other Moab Master Photographers will also be on display.

More information: http://www.photoplusexpo.com/

Open House for Careers in Photography

Sunday, October 18th, 2009
If you have been dreaming about a career in photography but just don't know how to get started, this is it! Join us for our exciting Careers in Photography Open House where you will experience the Unique Educational Training System that has turned those with a genuine interest into professionals in only 10 months. We have the system. You provide the ambition and determination. Sounds incredible? Learn for yourself on Sunday, October 18th from 12:30 pm to 3:30 pm. Call us now at 413.863.2478 (or send e-mail) to tell us you will join us.

Class of 2010 Welcome

Wednesday, September 9th – Friday, September 11th, 2009

Wednesday, September 9th
Our Orientation program commences with registration, followed by a formal presentation introducing our facilities, faculty, and staff. Then come some fun surprises to break the ice, help the students get to know each other, and make everyone feel at home. We'll also introduce our new class to some of the highlights we have planned for them during their 10-month journey. Our afternoon session will undoubtedly be filled with inspiration as Hallmark's new Artist-in-Residence, Gregory Heisler, arrives at Hallmark to kick off our prominent Guest Lecturer Series. He will share his iconic imagery and passion from his illustrious career. gregoryheisler.com

Thursday, September 10th
Thursday's morning session focuses on fostering an educational environment with a spirit of mutual respect, cooperation, and integrity, throughout our 10-month training program. The afternoon session features a presentation by renowned portrait and fashion photographer Barbara Bordnick. Barbara began her illustrious career in Copenhagen and Paris creating fashion imagery for the pages of Harpers Bazaar. In 1968, she returned to NYC to open her own studio and begin her forty-year career as one of the first and foremost women photographers in the nation. Barbara is an inspiration to all, having laid the groundwork for females in the fashion industry once dominated only by males. barbarabordnick.com

Friday, September 11th
Our final day of Orientation begins with an introduction into the unique educational training process that leads our students to success in the photography and imaging arts field. Our Orientation Week comes to a close with what promises to be an action-packed presentation by unconventional and extremely talented photographer Clay Patrick McBride. He is one of the young stars in the NYC commercial photography scene. For over 15 years, Clay, a cutting edge entertainment photographer, has been documenting the elite stars of sports, hip-hop, and rock and roll. His unforgettable style will inspire all who want to have fun and make a mark in the high-energy commercial imaging world. claypatrickmcbride.com

Class of 2009 Graduation

Friday, June 19th, 2009

Join the faculty, staff, and alumni of Hallmark, as well as distinguished members of the photographic profession, in honoring the accomplishments of the Class of 2009 in a casual yet professional outdoor setting.

This event is open to the general public. If you are interested in attending, please contact us.

Final Portfolio Review

Thursday, May 21st – Friday, June 12th, 2009

The Year-end Portfolio Review process is the culmination of a student's 10-month professional photography training at Hallmark. During the Portfolio Review process, the review panel will critically analyze each individual student portfolio to determine whether or not it possesses the necessary technical and artistic skills to qualify the student for employment in field of professional photography and imaging. Each student will receive in-depth commentary from the panelists as to the areas of strength and weakness represented in his or her portfolio. Upon successful completion of the year-end portfolio process, the student qualifies for a Certificate of Completion from Hallmark.

An announcement identifying the members of the 2009 Portfolio Review Panel is forthcoming.

This event is open only to family members of the Class of 2009, alumni, members of the photographic profession, and applicants and enrollees of the Class of 2010.

Arts and Blooms

Saturday, May 16th – Sunday, May 17th, 2009
The Arts and Blooms Artist Studio Walking Tours (10 a.m. - 4 p.m. each day) is the final event of the Crabapple Blossom Festival in Turners Falls. Free self-guided Turners Falls Historical Walking Tour booklets, Geological Walking Tour Booklets, and lists of area attractions will be available at the Carnegie Library and the Great Falls Discovery Center. The Carnegie Library is open on Monday- Wednesday, 1 - 8 p.m., Thursday, 1 - 5 p.m., Friday, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. and Saturday, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. For information call the Carnegie Library, 863-3214.
More information: http://www.turnersfallsriverculture.org/culture_history/crabapplefestival/

Guest Speaker: Greg Heisler

Monday, May 11th, 2009
As he has done for many years, Greg will close out the 2009 speaker series with his outstanding imagery, insights and legendary presence. His extraordinary imagery includes pictures of many of the people who are major players in our extraordinary society. Greg is one the foremost image makers in the world, and we are delighted to have him join the class of 2009 for this last and very memorable guest lecture event.
More information: http://gregoryheisler.com/