Get the Goods: Affordable training session this weekend in Denver

If your schedule permits, check out this David Tejada session on running Saturday at Denver Pro Photo. I've found Tejada's knowledge to be infinitely helpful during a past seminar I attended and blogged about. And I'm excited that he will be spending some time shooting so we can see how he works. That's a steal for just $50!

Get the Goods: Calumet Summer Seminars Announced

Got this news in an email today: Calumet is hosting over 100 seminars, workshops and demo days in various cities to boost your photography skills. Unfortunately, none of these are being held in Colorado - which doesn't help me much - but check out the schedule to see if anything is happening closer to your neck of the woods. Learn the best methods for working with models, dive into underwater photography or discover tricks the pros use. Live sessions with manufacturers, seminars with some of the world's top photographers and educators, and massive in-store sale events are available at a Calumet location near you. Register online to reserve a spot at any seminar and receive reminders, send feedback and invite friends.

Topics to be covered include:

Digital fundamentals
Printer demonstrations
Portrait photography
Improving workflow
Color management
Photoshop tools
Digital printmaking
Weddings

Get the Goods: Nikon D80 Special Users Seminar

Nikon professionals will be hosting a special in-depth seminar for Nikon D80 Digital SLR Camera users this month in Denver.

Professionals will discuss the buttons, menus, lenses and techniques of capture great pictures with the Nikon D80. Get your recipe for better pictures in a step by step "how to" instruction.

WHEN: Thursday, April 17, from 7 to 10 p.m.
WHERE: Four Points Sheraton, 6363 E. Hampden Avenue, Denver, 80222
COST: $50 per person, but the price includes a $25 gift card good at Ritz Camera Center store, including Wolf Camera.

Get the Goods: Fashion Photography Workshop in New York City

I received information about this special event featuring a two-day intensive workshop and cover fashion shoot with legendary photographer Claudio Basso in New York City April 28-29. Register here at the Renovance TV Photographic Reality Training website.

Basso will share tips on how to succeed in one of the most competitive fields of photography as well as insider details about key players in the industry. His step by step training session will offer techniques on how to plan, execute, edit and deliver a successful fashion shoot with a supermodel. Network with the best techs in the industry, the supermodel, the agent and the creative crew during Basso's shoot. Eight participants will be randomly picked to shoot with Basso. The weekend concludes with a ceremony showcasing participants' images and awards given to the three best images.

Be sure to check out other opportunities including monthly portfolio reviews and these upcoming workshops: "The Power of Light," and "Platinum Book."