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• Understanding color temperature behind the camera and in post

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    Sunday, March 22, 2026
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    9:30 AM - 4:30 PM
  • Location
    21 Fieldstone Drive, Stoneham, MA
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  Understanding color temperature behind the camera and in post

  Scott Levine, BFA, Cr. Photog

  
  

  DATE:  Sunday, March 22, 2026
  
  TIME: 9:30 am– 4:30 pm

   LOCATION: 21 Fieldstone Drive, Stoneham, MA

                               
  

  
  

  Understanding color temperature in photography continues to be a moving target. Even with auto white balance getting better with each generation of cameras, there is still variability that needs to be understood. Ambient color, flash color, modified flash color, reflective light color, using gels and color failure will be included in this comprehensive study of light and how to harness it. We will dissect these scenarios and learn to get consistent color behind the camera instead of in post production.

  We will also touch upon monitor calibration and why it's important to reduce variability.

       

  Bio: Scott has spent a lifetime behind the camera. Concentrating on Event photography for over 2 decades, 2006, Boston Magazine's "Best of Boston" for Wedding Photography, and now primarily a studio portrait photographer.

  Scott has been a beta tester for Lumedyne Flash Inc., Eastman Kodak, Mamiya and continues to consult on color for photographers and industry.

  
  

  Lunch: Going out to lunch and buying your own
  

  
  

  What to Bring:  Bring your laptop, bring your camera, bring samples of images that have frustrated you with inconsistent color.

  
  

  All PPA member attendees will receive 1 Merit.

  PPA # Must be provided at time of registration.
  

  Class limit: 8

  DATE: March 22, 2026

  Class Hours: 9:30 am– 4:30 pm

  Payment must be made upon registration
  

  Location: 21 Fieldstone Drive, Stoneham, MA

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• Edgy Sports Lighting Techniques in Portrait Photography

  • When
    Sunday, March 22, 2026
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    10:00 AM - 4:30 PM
  • Location
    475 Depot Street, S. Easton, MA 02375
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  Edgy Sports Lighting Techniques in Portrait Photography

  Kristopher J. Ventresco M. Photog., Cr.

  
  

  DATE:  Sunday, March 22, 2026
  
  TIME: 10:00 am– 4:30 pm

   LOCATION: 475 Depot St, S Easton, MA 02375

                               
  

  
  

  Want to excel at moody sports portraiture? Kris will demonstrate his favorite lighting techniques to add ferocity to athletes. He will also demonstrate how you can achieve this same effect with studio lights and speedlights. Be prepared to jump in and photograph as well!

       

  Bio: As a child and teen, Kris followed his father with a camera in hand, capturing moments during family vacations and special events — an early passion that shaped his future career. He earned a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with a minor in Italian from Merrimack College, where he also studied photography. There, he developed a strong foundation in black-and-white film photography, learning to develop negatives and print images — skills that transitioned seamlessly into the digital age.Throughout his professional career, Kris has photographed countless weddings and portrait sessions, along with high-profile events including Frozen Fenway for the Boston Red Sox and the Boston 4th of July Spectacular featuring the Dropkick Murphys, Toby Keith, Rascal Flatts, Jennifer Hudson, and the Boston Pops Orchestra. His work has appeared on the cover of New England Bride and other local publications.“I have a unique style,” Kris explains. “I begin with traditional posing and then transition into journalistic and contemporary approaches, always studying lighting and expression to capture authentic, meaningful moments.”

  
  

  Lunch: Going out to lunch and buying your own
  

  What to Bring:  Bring your camera and a godox trigger (if you have one) and things to take notes with.

  
  

  All PPA member attendees will receive 1 Merit.

  PPA # Must be provided at time of registration.
  

  Class limit: 10

  DATE: March 22, 2026

  Class Hours: 10:00 am– 4:30 pm

  Payment must be made upon registration
  

  Location: 475 Depot St, S Easton, MA 02375

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• Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop for Professional Photographers

  • When
    Sunday, March 29, 2026
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    10:00 AM - 4:30 PM
  • Location
    21 Fieldstone Drive, Stoneham MA 02180
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  Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop for Professional Photographers

  Steve Sedman M.Photog, Cr.

  

  DATE:  Sunday, March 29, 2026
  
  TIME: 10:00 am - 4:30 pm

   LOCATION: The Studio - 21 Fieldstone Drive, Stoneham MA 02180

                               
  

  
  

  Elevate your craft with a masterclass designed specifically for professional photographers who want to take their post-processing skills to the next level. In this course, I’ll share the proven techniques and workflows I use to transform images from great to extraordinary, ensuring your work stands out in a competitive industry.

  What We’ll Cover:

  • Efficient Culling for Professionals: Streamline your process for selecting the best images from any session, saving valuable time without sacrificing quality.

  • Precision Edits in Lightroom: Learn advanced methods for enhancing your images to create a polished, cohesive look across your galleries.

  • Photoshop for Problem-Solving and Perfection: Master advanced techniques to handle common challenges like retouching skin, removing distractions, and rescuing tricky shots.

  • Creative Enhancements for Impactful Images: Go beyond the basics with tips for creating striking images, applying dramatic effects, and turning your standout images into signature pieces.

  This class is tailored for photographers who want to refine their editing workflows, solve real-world challenges, and discover advanced tools and tricks that add value to their work. Whether you’re shooting weddings, portraits, or commercial projects, this course will help you deliver jaw-dropping images that set you apart.

  Join us to unlock your post-processing potential and give your clients results that exceed their expectations!

  
  

    

  
  

  
  

  Bio: Stephen possesses a unique mix of Fine Art, Computer/Internet, and Photographic experience. He earned a BFA at the Swain School of Design. Stephen’s paintings, sculpture and photography are in many public and private collections throughout the country. His passion for photography shows in his work and he enjoys sharing that experience with his photography peers. Awards: Kodak Gallery awards, Fuji Masterpiece awards, Loan Collection, PPA Bronze Photographer of the Year and Court of Honors at PPANE and PPAM. Specializing in weddings, he photographs about 24 a year throughout New England. Bar Mitzvahs, senior portraits, families and schools round out his photographic experience.

  
  

  Lunch: We will be ordering from Amore Pizza Stoneham 781-481-9381

  
  

  What to Bring: Feel free to bring your laptop and follow along or just take notes to review and put into practice later.

  
  

  All PPA member attendees will receive 1 Merit.

  PPA # Must be provided at time of registration.
  

  Class limit: 10

  DATE: March 29, 2026

  Class Hours: 10:00 am– 4:30 pm

  Payment must be made upon registration
  

  Location: The Studio - 21 Fieldstone Drive, Stoneham MA 02180

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• Flash Exposure Simplified: The Power of the Gray Card

  • When
    Sunday, April 12, 2026
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    10:00 AM - 4:30 PM
  • Location
    63 Village Street, Millis, MA 02054
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  Flash Exposure Simplified: The Power of the Gray Card

  Christine Chambers, M.Photog., CPP

  

  DATE:  Sunday, April 12, 2026
  
  TIME: 10:00 am - 4:30 pm

   LOCATION: 63 Village Street, Millis, MA 02054

                               
  

  
  

  Are you new to using off camera flash?  Are you confused by trying to calculate lighting ratios?  Christine will take you through a simplified, non-technical way to incorporate flash and get the exposure correct.  She will take the guessing game out of it and show you a method for being able to get the exposure right regardless of the environment you are working with.  Learn how to use a simple gray card both indoors and outdoors in your portrait sessions.  This program will start with using one light inside.  Then we will take the group outside of the studio to use that one light outdoors.  If time permits, we will do a field trip for more outdoor scenes.

  

  

  
  

  Bio:Christine has operated her photography business since 2016 and provides photography education since 2021. She teaches in both larger seminars and one-on-one specializing in off-camera flash. She is currently a Master of Photography and Certified Professional Photographer with PPA and serves as on the PPA Council and the PPAM board as VP of Technology. Christine works with flashgear.net, an online small business providing personalized solutions for lighting for photographers. Find out more at www.christinechambersimages.com.

  
  

  Lunch: Bring your own or can participate in ordering takeout

  
  

  What to Bring:

  Camera (triggers will be available for Canon, Nikon, and Sony)

  Writing materials for notes

  
  

  All PPA member attendees will receive 1 Merit.

  PPA # Must be provided at time of registration.
  

  Class limit: 4

  DATE: April 12, 2026

  Class Hours: 10:00 am– 4:30 pm

  Payment must be made upon registration
  

  Location: Christine Chambers Studio, 63 Village Street, Millis, MA 02054

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• Booked & Branded: Elevate Your Portfolio, Presence, and Process

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    Monday, April 13, 2026
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    10:00 AM - 4:30 PM
  • Location
    195 North Ave, Rockland, MA 02370
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  Booked & Branded: Elevate Your Portfolio, Presence, and Process

  Cindy Ko and Stephanie Olsen

  
  

  DATE:  Monday, April 13, 2026
  
  TIME: 10:00 am - 4:30 pm

   LOCATION: 195 North Ave, Rockland, MA 02370

                               
  

  
  

  Ready to refine your brand, strengthen your portfolio, and attract clients who see your value? Join Cindy Ko and Stephanie Olsen for an immersive, hands-on class designed to help you align your imagery, messaging, and mindset — so you can confidently grow a business that feels as good as it looks.

  This full-day workshop blends strategic education with live demonstrations and collaborative conversations. You’ll explore how to:

  • Use AI tools like ChatGPT to streamline your marketing and client communications
  • Build a magnetic brand presence through portfolio-driven imagery
  • Pose with purpose (live demo shooting and portfolio building opportunities- subject to change based on class needs).
  • Strengthen your website and image critique skills
  • Connect with peers through guided breakout discussions on marketing, mindset, and experience-based selling

  We’ll be working hands-on with ChatGPT during the class, and it’s strongly recommended that you have the paid version ($20/month) to access the most powerful features.

  

       
  

  
  

  Bio: 

  Cindy Ko is the owner and lead photographer behind Cindy Ko Photography, Boudoir by Cindy Ko, and Miss Cindy’s School Portraits, based in Mattapoisett, Massachusetts. With over a decade of experience, she has grown her business into a multi-brand photography studio serving families, women, and local schools along the South Coast.

  Cindy is known for creating portrait experiences that feel both polished and personal. From custom family sessions to seasonal Mini Days and preschool portrait programs, she focuses on thoughtful details and a seamless client process. Her boudoir work centers on helping women feel confident, comfortable, and genuinely seen.

  In addition to photographing sessions, Cindy runs her business with strong systems behind the scenes. She leads a small remote support team and prioritizes sustainable booking pace, clear workflows, and a client experience that feels organized from start to finish. Her approach blends creativity with structure—because she believes beautiful images and well-run businesses should go hand in hand.

  Cindy lives in Mattapoisett and continues to serve clients throughout the surrounding South Coast communities, Rhode Island, and beyond.

  
  

  Stephanie C. Olsen is an award winning portrait photographer with over 30 years of experience photographing women, couples, and professionals at every stage of life. Based in the Boston area, she is the founder of Stephanie C. Olsen Photography and the creator of Lust Love: A Portrait Experience, a signature boudoir brand centered on confidence, self-expression, and personal transformation.

  Stephanie’s work goes far beyond taking beautiful photographs. She is known for creating deeply supportive, empowering experiences that help clients see themselves differently—often for the first time. Her sessions are guided by connection, trust, and intention, whether she is photographing a corporate leader, a woman stepping into a new chapter, or someone reclaiming their relationship with their body.

  Over the course of her career, Stephanie has photographed thousands of women and more than 600 weddings, giving her a rare perspective on beauty, vulnerability, and human connection. She brings that depth of experience into her teaching, blending technical skill, storytelling, client psychology, and business strategy.

  Stephanie is passionate about mentoring photographers to build profitable, sustainable businesses while staying true to their artistic voice and reminding them that confidence is not just captured, it’s cultivated.

  
  

  Lunch: at the studio 

  
  

  What to Bring:  Bring your camera, your laptop, and your curiosity. You’ll leave with fresh ideas, new clarity, and a community of photographers rooting for your next level.

  
  

  All PPA member attendees will receive 1 Merit.

  PPA # Must be provided at time of registration.
  

  Class limit: 10

  DATE: April 13, 2026

  Class Hours: 10:00 am– 4:30 pm

  Payment must be made upon registration
  

  
  

  Location: 195 North Ave, Rockland, MA 02370

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• Food Photography 101

  • When
    Sunday, April 19, 2026
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    10:30 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Location
    21 Central St, Chelmsford, MA
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  Food Photography 101

  Rich Logan

  
  

  DATE:  Sunday, April 19, 2026
  
  TIME: 10:30 am - 5:00 pm

   LOCATION: 21 Central Square Chelmsford, MA 01824

                               
  

  
  

  Ever wonder what it takes to make those mouth-watering food photos you see online, in magazines and advertisements? Look no further than this hands-on class. We will cover the process of food photography, from understanding color and styling the food for the greatest impact to the final photos and how to frame images for a desired end product, whether it’s a magazine, menu, or a competition ready image. Also, how your images can convey the right mood to tell your story, whether it’s a bright and lively Spring shoot or a dark and romantic evening for two. This is a hands on class where everyone will get a chance to design and photograph several different sets. We will also cover some of the do’s and especially the don’ts of professional food photography. As a bonus, we will also cover photographing glassware such as bottles and glasses and how to light them for the greatest visual impact. You will find that photographing food can be rewarding because it is taking the standard still life and adapting it to tell the story you want to tell. It is a great way to push your creativity because you have complete control over the entire session, from styling (posing) to lighting to camera angle.

  

  
  

       
  

  
  

  Bio: Logan Commercial Studios, Inc is located in South Deerfield, MA and specializes in commercial photography, mainly product photography, both food and product photos, and also Business and Actor Headshots. Rich Logan is the President and Lead Photographer. He founded Blazing Light Photography in 2013 after retiring from his previous career, and Logan Commercial Studios is the latest brand under the Blazing Light umbrella. He earned his Certified Professional Photographer (CPP) certification in 2022 and is currently working on his Master of Photography and Photographic Craftsman Degrees.

  
  

  Lunch: Will be going out for lunch on your own or your can bring your own
  
  

  What to Bring:  Camera, tripod, 100mm lens, and godox trigger if you have any of these

  
  

  All PPA member attendees will receive 1 Merit.

  PPA # Must be provided at time of registration.
  

  Class limit: 6

  DATE: April 19, 2026

  Class Hours: 10:30 am– 5:00 pm

  Payment must be made upon registration
  

  Location: 21 Central Square Chelmsford, MA 01824

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