Events

Class of 2010 Graduation

Friday, June 25th
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 2010 in a casual yet professional outdoor setting. This event is open to the general public. If you are interested in attending, please contact us.

We are honored to have Douglas Kirkland as our graduation speaker.

Kirkland, one of the most renowned and talented celebrity photographers of this century, began his journey at age twenty-four, when he was hired as a staff photographer for Look magazine. Kirkland became famous for his iconic 1961 photos of Marilyn Monroe taken for Look's 25th anniversary.

Throughout his career, a Who's Who of notable persons have posed for Kirkland from the great photography innovator Man Ray and photographer/painter Jacques Henri Lartigue to Dr. Stephen Hawking. Entertainment celebrities he has photographed include Mick Jagger, Sting, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Morgan Freeman, Orson Welles, Andy Warhol, Oliver Stone, Mikhail Baryshnikov, Leonardo DiCaprio, Coco Chanel, Marlene Dietrich, Brigitte Bardot, Judy Garland, Elizabeth Taylor, Sophia Loren, Catherine Deneuve and Diana Ross. Kirkland's portrait of Charlie Chaplin is at the National Portrait Gallery in London.

Kirkland is contracted for work around the world and has worked in the motion picture industry as a special photographer on more than one hundred films.

www.douglaskirkland.com

Final Portfolio Review

Tuesday, June 1st – Friday, June 18th
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, a review panel made up of working professional photographers 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 the 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.

The Class of 2010 is honored to have three powerful industry leaders reviewing and critiquing their final year-end portfolio. Each panelist specializes in a different area of professional photography, and their collected experiences and knowledge are unrivaled.

Brian Lanker is a Pulitzer Prize-winning photojournalist. His work for LIFE Magazine and Sports Illustrated has received numerous international awards. Lanker is perhaps best known for his book and exhibition of portraits entitled, "I Dream A World: Portraits of Black Women Who Changed America." The debut exhibition at the Corcoran Gallery of Art in Washington D.C. set attendance records for the 111 year old museum in the nation's capital. The book is in its 14th printing. Lanker's greatest personal honor was being selected and featured in "Images of Man," an audio/visual educational program, along with W. Eugene Smith, Henry Cartier Bresson and Elliott Porter. He recently directed his first documentary film, "They Drew Fire: Combat Artists of WWII," a highly acclaimed PBS prime time program. Lanker continues to pursue editorial and advertising photography as well as film direction.

Grant Peterson is a commercial still life photographer who, in three decades of work, left his mark on virtually every aspect of photography. Peterson's uses of light, color, design and printing has influenced a generation of photographers, filmmakers and artists, and was pivotal to the development of advertising's use of a personal vision to sell a brand. In 1989, Photo District News crowned him "The Sun King". In January 2002, "WTC," a show on the design, build, and destruction of the World Trade Center was held at the New York Historical Society. Paul Goldberger of The New York Times called Peterson's images "epic." Peterson currently works and lives in New York City with his wife and daughter.

Ken Whitmire is a master portrait photographer with immeasurable experience and knowledge in the industry. Since he opened his studio in Yakima in 1956, he perfected the art of portrait photography. Whitmire was one of the first photographers in the country to practice and master the technique of printing photographs on canvas. Whitmire has been awarded over 100 major photographic trophies, and holds the Professional Photographers of America Master of Photography and Photographic Craftsman Degrees, and was the 25th recipient of the American Society of Photographers Fellowship Degree. He was awarded the Eastman Kodak National Academy Awards Grand Prize in 1970. In January of 2009 he was honored with the Professional Photographers of America Gerhard Bakker National Education award, given for outstanding service in continuing education. A popular week-long "Wall Portrait Conference" is conducted annually on his studio grounds in Yakima by Ken and his associates. It is known nationwide as "The Wall Portrait School."

This event is open only to family members and supporters of the Class of 2010, alumni, members of the photographic profession, and applicants and enrollees of the Class of 2011.

Guest Speaker: Sam Abell

Monday, May 17th
Sam has been shooting for the National Geographic Society since 1970. He will share his amazing images, interesting stories and boundless optimism with the class of 2010. A great speaker and visual story teller to close our amazing Guest Lecture series. Sponsored by Canon USA.

Guest Speaker: Lois Greenfield

Monday, May 10th
Lois Greenfield began her career as a photojournalist but was drawn to the graphic potential of dance. For twenty years she covered the experimental dance scene for the Village Voice. In 1982, she decided to open a studio where she could not only control the lighting, but could also direct the dancers in her exploration of movement's expressive potential. Her unique approach to photographing the human form in motion has radically redefined the genre, and influenced a generation of young photographers.
More information: http://www.loisgreenfield.com

Guest Speaker: Simon Alexander

Monday, May 10th
Simon Alexander, Studio Manager for Hearst Publishing of NYC, will spend the afternoon sharing imagery and discussing the in and outs of working in the publishing industry for one of the leading publishing companies in the world. The class will get an opportunity to meet and learn from the manager of one of the major leaders of the world-wide photography and publishing scene. numerous Hallmark graduates have interned and assisted for Simon. In addition, David Turner was staff photographer for Hearst Publications before joining Hallmark.
More information: http://hearst.com

Guest Speakers: Justin and Mary Marantz

Monday, April 26th
Mary Bess and Justin Marantz operate one of the fastest growing wedding and portrait studios on the East Coast. Justin is an award winning photographer and graduate of RIT, and Mary is a graduate of Yale Law School. This is a winning combination that combines the photographic expertise of a renowned photographic school and the sharp business, branding and marketing skills that come from an education of from a top notch Institution like Yale Law. They will share their experiences and knowledge with Hallmark students, helping to guide them to successful careers.
More information: http://www.justinmarantz.com

Guest Speaker: David McLain

Monday, April 26th
His first visit to Hallmark, Maine based David McLain is a renowned photographer whose career is one for every student at Hallmark to emulate. "I regularly shoot feature length assignments around the world for National Geographic Magazine. My job is to work with every kind of person under any kind of condition and create timeless images for a client with the highest visual standards on earth. Simply put, I tell authentic stories that engage people and inspire them to dream..." Sponsored by Sony.

Student Open House

Sunday, April 25th
This annual event -- created and run entirely by the resident class -- showcases the student body's creative work, technical skills, and organizational capabilities. Visitors will be able to tour our 50,000 square foot Educational Center and meet the Class of 2010. The day's offerings include live portrait and commercial photographic demonstrations, an indoor car shoot, and digital workflow in our industry-envied Design Lab and Imaging Theater. Light refreshments will be served.
More information: http://student.hallmark.edu/openhouse/

Guest Speaker: Gregor Halenda

Friday, April 23rd
Gregor Halenda is a New York based photographer whose career started as a photojournalist and eventually became a very sought after commercial shooter in the city. He assisted for Greg Heisler before going out on his own to make a niche in the New York imaging scene.
More information: http://gregorhalenda.com/

Guest Speaker: Bill Diodato

Monday, April 12th
Bill Diodato graduated from Hallmark in 1987. After completion of his education, Bill moved to NYC where he has cultivated an impressive list of clients to include companies like Avon, Victoria's Secret, Clinique and Clairol, to name just a few. Bill's unique prowess of combining beauty and style, while exploring the fine line between art and commercial photography, has made him one of the most successful and sought after young photographers working in the ultra-competitive New York Commercial Market.
More information: http://billdiodato.com

Open House for Careers in Photography

Sunday, April 11th
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, April 11th 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: Rob Trubia

Monday, April 5th
Senior Master Sergeant of the Air Force Rob Trubia started and runs the internal production company responsible for the worldwide branding and advertising of the Air National Guard. Rob says, "It's amazing the amount of creative freedom you have being with the government. "If you can imagine it, you can do it". ANG Creative employs some of the very best military and civilian talent in the country and their work is seen everywhere from Atlanta to Amsterdam. Rob will share his experiences and knowledge of this exciting imaging career. Rob lives, works and skis in Vermont with his wife Wendy and his four children.
More information: http://www.angcreative.net/

Guest Speaker: Jay Maisel

Monday, April 5th
With 40 plus years' experience shooting memorable color images all over the world, Jay brings his knowledge, images, and stories for a memorable day at Hallmark. In 1968, Jay purchased a former bank building for his home, gallery and studio in the Bowery section of New York City. Jay's life is filled with unforgettable imagery, many imaging awards and a love of teaching and sharing with budding photographers. The enthusiasm that he began his career with four decades ago still permeates his being today. This will be a day that the 2006 class of Hallmark will remember for years to come.
More information: http://jaymaisel.com/

Guest Speaker: Douglas Dubler III

Monday, March 29th
Douglas 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. A master of color control and printing, Douglas will share his incomparable imagery, technical mastery and interesting story with Hallmark. Sponsored by Epson America.
More information: http://douglasdubler3.com

Guest Speaker: Parish Kohanim

Monday, March 29th
Parish 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/

Guest Speaker: Rick Souders

Monday, March 15th
Rick 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, 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." Sponsored by Canon.

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 USA.
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.