Instructor - Thomas Franklin
Instructor Biography - Bio Thomas E. Franklin is an award-winning photographer, multimedia journalist, and documentary filmmaker, and serves as an Associate Professor of Multimedia Journalism at Montclair State University in New Jersey. Best known for his photographs taken at Ground Zero on September 11, 2001, including his iconic image of three New York City firefighters raising the U.S. flag amidst the rubble of the World Trade Center, featured on the United States Postal Service?s Heroes stamp, and was instrumental in raising over $10 million for victims of 9/11 and other national disasters. His work since 2016 has delved into immigration and forced migration, culminating in the project "Seeking Refuge," currently exhibited virtually at the Paterson Museum. Franklins multimedia work has garnered widespread recognition and has been published in media outlets worldwide. Tom?s documentary work took him to Central Mexico, the U.S. border with Mexico, where his dramatic footage of migrants in Tijuana was published by the Los Angeles Times syndicate, and to Lesvos, Greece, where he produced, The World Arrived at Our Doorstep, a 10-minute documentary film on the Syrian Refugee crisis there. Prior to his academic career, Franklin was an award-winning staff photographer for The Record and Northjersey.com for over two decades, covering a wide array of news and sports assignments. He transitioned to multimedia journalism in 2007, leading The Record?s foray into digital video, having produced award-winning multimedia projects on the Heroin Epidemic and toxic dumping on the land of a Native American community by the Ford Motor Company. Since joining Montclair State University in 2015, Franklin has developed several innovative courses in visual storytelling, bilingual reporting, and immersive educational travel experiences, leading student reporting trips to Greece for reporting on Syrian refugees in Lesvos and Athens, Puerto Rico to report on the recovery from Hurricane Maria, Yellowstone National Park for a collaborative repor
Description - Thomas Franklin, photojournalist, will share his images and reflections from 9/11.
Instructor - John Slonina
Instructor Biography - John Slonina is an award-winning professional nature photographer, tour leader, and speaker who is devoted to the conservation of wild places and wild things. His work has been published in numerous books, calendars, and post cards. His photographs are featured in private collections and galleries throughout the world. Growing up in New England John?s passion for wild places led to a childhood rich in outdoor adventures. He has been studying and photographing nature for over 40 years. He believes that a personal connection to nature is necessary to increase a persons desire to protect a particular species and habitat. With a degree in Business Management, John decided to change course and align his career with his passion?nature photography. He began offering photo tours over 13 years ago and enjoys teaching and sharing his knowledge of the outdoors with others. He finds it rewarding to watch the excitement of his participants as they see a particular animal or natural phenomena for the first time. When he is not out photographing John enjoys kayaking, watching wildlife, hiking, snowshoeing, and spending time with family and friends.
Description - Night Photography Tools and Techniques (Milky Way and Aurora)
Night photography adds a whole new element to your portfolio. Learn how to compose, shoot, and
focus in the dark. We will discuss the best techniques and strategies. It is important to get
correct exposure at night. John will cover the following subjects: equipment, software, time
lapse photography, intervalometer, reducing flicker, and a few post processing tips with
Lightroom.
Using common cell phone apps and websites, John will teach you how to plan and predict the path
of the Milky Way. He will also discuss where to go, the best time of year, and the best time at
night to photograph the Milky Way and the Aurora.
Instructor - Sharon Tenenbaum
Instructor Biography - Sharon Tenenbaum defines herself as an artist working within the medium of photography. The artistic process is paramount in every creation she completes. She always aspires to show reality differently, creating images rather than capturing them. Sharon constantly challenges herself, whether experimenting with bicycle parts to create composite cityscapes or painting selective overlays onto her images. She is committed to the artistic process of growth and change in the continuous pursuit of novelty. Sharon was educated as a Civil Engineer. Her love for structures is reflected in a vast body of works celebrating more than mere architecture ? rather, the Art of Architecture. As an artist, Sharon has won numerous international photography awards and has been published in esteemed magazines such as National Geographic. As an educator, Sharon has taught group workshops from New York to Melbourne and online. She has a variety of video tutorials and ebooks and is the founder of Talk-&-Learn, a free one-hour weekly Zoom session for image critique and creation.
Description - Sharon Tenenbaum is an artist and engineer who aspires to capture the essence and beauty of the
built environment. In this program, she asks: What does it feel like to close your eyes and
recall the impression a place gave you? How do you take images of architecture? Look at her body
of architectural images and learn techniques to take your own architectural images.
Instructor - Susan Candelario
Instructor Biography - Susan Candelario is a professional freelance photographer specializing in commercial, fine art, commercial and event photography. Susan has successfully graduated and earned accredited certificates in Professional Photography, FAA Certified Part 107 Drone Pilot, and Adobe Software Expert. Her experience has helped her achieve recognition, publications, and awards at national and international levels. She also has authored an e-book on one of her favorite subjects to photograph: ?A Guide To Water Drop Photography Simplified?. She enjoys many facets of photography and is always motivated to explore creative techniques and new challenges. Susan?s images have been purchased and licensed worldwide for personal, corporate, and editorial use. Her photographs have been published in magazines, websites, movies, television, books, newspapers, and advertising materials.
Description - Susan, an FAA-certified drone Pilot, will share her images, tips, and techniques for drone
photography.
Instructor - Chris Murray
Instructor Biography - Chris is a professional photographic artist, instructor, and writer living in the Thousand Islands region of Upstate NY. He photographs primarily in the landscape of his home, the woods, lakes, mountains, and streams of New York State. Chriss work has appeared in several magazines, including On Landscape, Popular Photography, Adirondack Life, Life in the Finger Lakes, and New York State Conservationist. He leads photography workshops independently and through the Adirondack Photography Institute. For Chris, the appeal of photography lies in the opportunity to create art in an environment that ceaselessly inspires and invigorates him. In photography, he strives to make images that reflect his sensibilities and how he sees the world. Chriss goal is not to document literal appearances but rather to make photos that creatively express his emotional response inspired by the subject. His photography tends toward quiet and intimate scenes with a creative focus on simplicity and detail. With time, he has realized that my most meaningful work comes from places with which he is most familiar and has a deep connection.
Description - Enjoy Chriss landscape images from the Adirondack Mountains and learn techniques and tips for
better landscape photography.
Instructor - Dr. Nicholas Palmieri
Instructor Biography - Nick Palmieri is an award-winning photographer who enjoys the creative aspects of many different types of photography. From wildlife to landscapes to portraits and macros, he has spent countless hours exploring a wide range of genres. Since 2009, Nick has been presenting programs and workshops on various aspect of photography throughout New Jersey and beyond. Nick currently serves as a Trustee for the New Jersey Federation of Camera Clubs and is a past President of both the Cranford-Millburn Camera Club and Camera Naturalists Camera Club. In 2015, the New Jersey Federation of Camera Clubs awarded him their Citation, recognizing his contributions to photography in New Jersey. Within the world of social media, he is a moderator for the very popular Facebook page, "Photography Help, Tips, Techniques, and Critiques." Nick believes that the art of photography should be fully explored utilizing all the developments in modern technology while maintaining great respect for its deep historical roots.
Description - How Much Manipulation is Enough? In the world of modern digital photography we often become
critical of images that have been digitally manipulated or "Photoshop-ed?. This program will
review modern methods of digital manipulation and compare it to historical methods. We will
discuss "processing" versus "manipulating" images. We will also look at the value of plug-ins,
actions, and advanced imaging programs in your photo preparation. We will spend time discussing
(and possibly debating) the topic of when ?enough is enough? and when manipulation ?crosses the
line?. This program is meant to be fun and provoke thought.