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EventsGuest Speaker: David WellsMonday, February 15thDavid 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: Michel TcherevkoffMonday, February 15thMichel 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: Jim DiVitaleMonday, February 22ndJim 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: Clint ClemensMonday, March 1stClint 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 Open House for Careers in PhotographySunday, March 7thIf 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: Al SatterwhiteMonday, March 8thAl 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/ Guest Speaker, Rick SammonMonday, March 8thRick 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: Rick SoudersMonday, March 15thRick Souders is an honors graduate from the Art Center College of Design in Pasadena, California. His award-winning work can be seen worldwide in advertising campaigns, print, packaging and annual reports in over 60 different countries. He will spend the day at Hallmark sharing his amazing imagery and realistic career insights. More information: http://soudersstudios.com/ Guest Speaker: Parish KohanimMonday, March 29thParish Kohamin has been shooting ground breaking creative work for over 25 years. First working in San Francisco and NY City, he decided to locate to Atlanta Georgia where he works from today. He clients include advertising agencies and design firms, creating outstanding imagery for many major companies around the world like Coca Cola, IBM, Debeers Diamonds and Fossel, to name just a few. Sponsored by Canon. More information: http://parishkohanim.com/ Past EventsGuest Speaker: Steve SchapiroMonday, February 1stRobert 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 MarcusMonday, February 1stAndy 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 WalMonday, January 25thFormerly 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 KernanMonday, January 25thSean 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 PhotographySunday, December 6th, 2009If 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 ExpoFriday, October 23rd, 2009An 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 PhotographySunday, October 18th, 2009If 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 WelcomeWednesday, September 9th – Friday, September 11th, 2009Wednesday, September 9th Thursday, September 10th Friday, September 11th Class of 2009 GraduationFriday, June 19th, 2009Join 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 ReviewThursday, May 21st – Friday, June 12th, 2009The 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 BloomsSaturday, May 16th – Sunday, May 17th, 2009The 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 HeislerMonday, May 11th, 2009As 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/ Guest Speaker: Vincent VersaceMonday, May 4th, 2009Vincent is an award winning photographer, educator, author, digital artist and photoshop expert who will share his unique art and digital insights and techniques with the class of 2009. His book, Welcome to Oz:A Cinematic Approach to Digital Still Photography with Photoshop, is a best seller and must for the advanced thinking creative professional. More information: http://versacephotography.com/ Guest Speaker: Rick SoudersMonday, April 27th, 2009Hallmark is pleased to welcome back Rick Souders, commercial photographer specializing in food photography in Denver, CO. Rick share his award winning commercial photographic techniques, and also share his communication skills and philosophy highlighted in his popular book, "The Art and Attitude of Commercial Photography". Rick's inspirational presentation is an essential peek into what it takes to succeed in today's imaging world, without learning by making common mistakes in business. More information: http://soudersstudios.com/ Student Open HouseSunday, April 26th, 2009This annual event -- created and run entirely by the resident class -- showcases the student body's creative work, technical skills, and bright future. Visitors will be able to tour our 50,000 square foot Educational Center and meet the Class of 2009. The day's offerings include live portrait and commercial photographic sessions, an indoor car shoot, and technical demonstrations in our industry-envied Design Lab and Imaging Theater. More information: http://student.hallmark.edu/openhouse/ Guest Speaker: Parish KohanimFriday, April 24th, 2009Friday morning's guest speaker has worked for over 25 years in the commercial photographic business in San Francisco, New York and now Atlanta, Georgia. Parish brings a vision and style to Hallmark that will be enjoyed by all. Working with ad agencies and design firms, he has had the likes of AT&T, Sony, De Beers Diamonds, Kimberly Clark and Coco Cola as clients (to name just a few) during his illustrious career as a photographer. More information: http://parishkohanim.com/ Guest Speaker: Barbara BordnickMonday, April 20th, 2009Barabara Bordnick began her amazing fashion, portrait and commercial career in Copenhagen and Paris. At a time when women were a small number of shooters in this field, Barbara set the stage for the many female fashion and commercial photographers to follow. You will be inspired and impressed by Barbara's experiences, knowledge and sensitivity in this high profile and sought after segment of our market. More information: http://barbarabordnick.com/ Guest Speaker: Al SatterwhiteMonday, April 20th, 2009In 1969 after a year as the Governor of Florida's personal photographer, he quit to start a career as a freelance magazine photographer with Camera Five, an agency in NYC. Over the next 10 years he worked on assignment for almost every major magazine. Some of his commercial clients include American Express, Coca Cola, Dole, DuPont, Eastman Kodak, Johnson Outboards, Kent Int'l, Molson, Nikon, Oldsmobile, Polaroid, R J Reynolds, Saab, Sony, Tuborg, Universal Studios & Westinghouse - to name a few. He has won many national and international awards. Al is considered an authority on color and design, and has four (4) published books of his work on this subject. More information: http://alsatterwhite.com/ Guest Speaker, Beth ReynoldsMonday, April 13th, 2009Documentary photography walks a fine line between empathy and exploitation, between what to shoot and what not to shoot. Beth, a master at walking this fine line, will share her amazing insights and imagery with the class. Her use of photography to help others stands as a masterful achievement in a world of mostly commercial imaging. Her presentation will leave the class emotionally inspired. More information: http://photodocumentarypress.com/ Guest Speaker: Douglas Dubler IIIMonday, April 13th, 2009Douglas Dubler has been a fashion, beauty and fine art photographer for over 30 years, who seamlessly uses his craft and creativity to produce images in editorial, advertising and fine art photography. His commercial clients include Coty, Max Factor, Revlon, Redken, Avon, Charles of the Ritz, Sally Hansen, and Clairol. His mastery of light makes him one of the most prolific photographers working in our field today. More information: http://douglasdubler3.com/ Guest Speakers: Alison Pierce & Bleu CottonWednesday, April 8th, 2009Alison Cotton is a '95 Hallmark Graduate. After graduating from Hallmark, partnering with her husband Bleu, Alison has a very successful wedding business in Costa Mesa, CA. They will share with the class what it takes to operate an award winning photographic business that sets an incomparable standard for anyone working in our exciting field. Their success, from hard work, top-notch talent and determination will be an inspiration to all. More information: http://bleucotton.com/ |