NEW SPEAKERS FOR 2010
MIKE FULTON & CODY CLINTON
In a few short years Mike and Cody have become world renowned photographers and are the driving force behind TriCoast Photography. TriCoast Photography was named Eastman Kodak’s Photographer of the Year to Watch for 2008.
BETH JANSEN
Beth Jansen is Oklahoma City’s premier children’s portrait photographer specializing in natural light, candid portraiture of newborns, babies, children and families. Beth has had a passion for the arts since she was a little girl. A music lover and an art collector, she has always adored photography.
GARY & PAM BOX
Gary and Pamela Box own and operate Box Portrait Gallery in Sapulpa, OK, a town of 25,000 near Tulsa. The Boxes have a combined 38 years experience in the photography industry.They have been featured speakers and instructors all over the country, sharing their knowledge at many state and national conventions.
JULIE KLAASMEYER
After a few years of “being the mom who kept One Hour Photo in business”, in 2001 Julie Klaasmeyer started a formal photography business, J Klaasmeyer Portrait Design. Located in Paola, Kansas, initially Julie operated out of her home and then she added a 1,200 square foot studio to her house. Today she is a respected artist gaining a national reputation for her images, has a new 7,000 square foot retail studio with a children’s boutiques up front and is a sought after to speak at conventions and conferences.
JEFF DUNN
Jeff Dunn LOVES people! For nearly a decade, Jeff was almost exclusively a wedding photographer but then he began to really enjoy portraiture and started to build a portrait based clientele. As for accomplishments, Jeff has been named Minnesota Wedding Photographer of the Year three times, has a number of Loan Collection images, several Kodak Gallery and Fuji Masterpiece awards and was honored with the 2009 Gold Level Photographer of the Year award from PPA.
TRAVIS GUGELMAN
Travis Gugelman started his studio 5 years ago in Rexburg, Idaho. Today, Gugelman Photography is a highly sought after, nationally award winning portrait business. He went from ground zero to being in the top 4% income bracket for studios as reported by PPA.He easily and readily shares all he knows. It’s not only Travis’ photographic talent and teaching ability that make him stand out but also his down-to-earth, fun-loving personality.
BRIAN DEMINT
Brian DeMint of Eyeworks Photography is a fashion and fine art photographer based in Joplin, Missouri. Formally trained as a figurative oil painter, Brian made the switch to photography in 2004 and is self educated in both photography and digital manipulation. By combining the classic elements of design with the digital technologies of today, he creates visually striking imagery with emphasis on expressive and emotional color.
KEVIN JAIRAJ
Kevin Jairaj is an Internationally Award Winning Fashion and Wedding Photographer based in Dallas, Texas. Kevin has been published in numerous books and magazines throughout the years and travels all over the world to photograph his clients.
RETURNING FOR 2010
SARAH PETTY
From the time she was a child, Sarah Petty knew she wanted to own her own business. After earning her MBA from The University of Illinois, she taught marketing and business courses at a local college. She started in the marketing department of Coca-Cola, and eventually became the marketing director for a top Central Illinois advertising agency.
SANA ANTISDEL
KIA BONDURANT
Master Craftsman of Photography
The mother-daughter team of Sana Antisdel and Kia Bondurant run Antisdel’s Photography, a progressive senior and family portrait studio in Louisburg, Kansas. Kia and Sana have twice been featured on the cover of Professional Photographer magazine. Both women are PPA Certified and hold their Master of Photography degrees. They have also each been named the Kansas Photographer of the Year and are founding members of SPA, Senior Portrait Artists.
LORI NORDSTROM
Photographic Craftsman
PPA Certified, ASP, ABI
Lori Nordstrom opened her portrait studio in Winterset, Iowa in 2000 specializing in maternity and baby portraits. Her unique approach to children’s portraiture has led to state, national, and international awards and media attention.
GARY & MARION
SILBER
Master Portrait Photographers
Marion and Gary Silber have distinguished themselves, over the past twenty years, as one of the most accomplished couples working in the field of elegant, classic, photographic portraiture.
While many of today’s photographers have adopted a contemporary, casual, unposed, photojournalistic and fashion-influenced style, Marion and Gary’s work still has the timeless elegance and visual impact of a fine old master oil painting.
TIM & BEVERLY
WALDEN
Master Photographers, F-ASP
Tim earned his Master of Photography Degree at the age of 25, with his Craftsman Degree following soon afterwards. In Kentucky, his home state, his work has won many awards, including Best of Show and Master Photographer of the Year several times. Beverly entered the photography profession as a receptionist at the Walden’s studio in 1980, but in 1988 decided to get “behind” the camera. In three short years, she earned her Master of Photography Degree and her career path was determined.
YOUR HOSTS FOR 2010
ED PIERCE
Master of Photography, Photographic Craftsman
Ed Pierce’s career in photography has spanned nearly three decades. As a photographer, Ed has earned or received a majority of the awards, accolades and degrees the industry has to offer including Master of Photography and Photographic Craftsman.
BRIAN KILLIAN
PhotoVision Correspondent
Master of Photography, Photographic Craftsman
Brian Killian received his technical training in commercial photography from Ohio Institute of Photography. After graduating in 1989, he went to work with Larry Peters, seen by most as the leader in high school senior photography. Operating from three Ohio locations, Peters’ Photography studios are known for their quality and incredible variety.
