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Studio Office available for Rent

We currently have 1 of our studio offices available for rent.  If interested, please call Mel here at the studio for additional details…… (661) 904-2092

Includes:  Private Office, internet access, tons of parking, utilities, and photo studio access time included.

Mamiya Demo Day – May 12th

Come experience the Mamiya DM56 Digital Back (56 megapixel), including a Live Demo and Hands-On Photo Shoot with SCV Center for Photography Instructor David Saffir and Dan Cuny of Mamiya, in the studio at SCV Center for Photography on Wednesday,  MAY 12, 2010 starting at 10am.  For additional information, please call Mel at 661-904-2092.

Pinned-Up Workshop coming in June 2010

The SCV Center for Photography is pleased to host the famous Portland Pin-up Photographer  Mike Long for a special 2 day workshop on  June 13th and 14th 2010.  The early-bird cost will be $299 per person until 5/15/10 and then $325 starting on 5/16/10.

For additional details, photos and registration information, go to:   

http://portlandpinups.com/LosAnglesPinUpWorkshop.html

Pinned-Up:
Pin-up photography is the year’s hottest genre, and who better to bring your studio up to speed than
Mike Long – owner of Portland Pin-Ups and co-creator or Pindora’s Box.

This two-day, intensive photography and photoshop workshop will feature:

Live Model Shoots – including the AMAZING CHERRY DOLLFACE!
Posing Instruction
Lighting Instruction
How to Promote Pin-Up photography
How to Create that “Pin-up” look and feel.
Hands-on Coaching, and
Unbelievably intensive Photoshop Demonstration and Training

Please Note:

The rate of $299 is an early-bird special rate and is only good thru 5/15/2010. The rate will go up to $325(USD) on 5/16/2010. Get registered now and save!

This workshop is limited to the first 30 people who register through this site. No additional seats will be added. Hotel Accommodations must be booked separately and are not the responsibility of Portand Pin-Ups or Mike Long. Mike Long and Portland Pin-Ups reserve the right to refuse registration for any reason at any time. After booking, this registration may not be cancelled and will not be refunded. You may transfer your space to another participant if needed, but the transaction for transfer is not the responsibility of Mike Long or Portland Pin-Ups. In the unlikely event that this workshop must be cancelled, you will receive a complete refund. After registration, you will receive a confirmation email and receipt. As we move closer to the workshop, you will receive more Pinned-Up information via email.

This workshop is sponsored by Mama Shan’s Digital Goodies, Friday Photo School, ShootSmarter, NoBS Photosuccess and Animoto.

Printing Services

As we roll into print competition season, please note that we print images here at the SCV Center for Photography.  We have also secured a substantial discount with our local vendor with regards to matting and backing your images.  Raul with Frameworks has provided an incredible deal and is listed below.  If you have any questions with regards to printing or matting, please do not hesitate to call us.

Spring Competition

Matting Special

(Up to 16 x 20)

  • Single Matte with Backing      ~     $15.00
  • Double Matte with Backing     ~     $20.00
  • Choice of Color (excludes Crescent Color Core Matte)
  • 48 Hour Turn-Around Time
  • Local & Convenient
  • Experienced Professional  ~ Over 15 years industry experience

Your Photos Deserve The Best!

Contact Raul Navarrete 661-253-3785

Studio Office Space Available

We currently have 1 of our studio offices available for rent.  If interested, please call Mel here at the studio for additional details……

Includes:  Private Office, internet access, tons of parking, utilities, and studio access time.

Tip of the Week – New Lightroom 3 Beta 2 additions

Adobe has released the update to Lightroom 3 and are calling it Public Beta 2.  They have added some new features that are sure to bring those who have been on the fence trying to decide is it Lightroom 3 or Aperture.  Here are some of the new features in Lightroom 3 Public Beta 2 that are of interest:

  • Library Module now runs a ton faster.
  • Library Module supports the import of video shot on the DSLR.
  • It also displays the length of the video.
  • They have added an icon that launches the video on your computer.
  • They have added “TETHERED SHOOTING”.  This is the biggest add-on in my view.  And according to reports, it is lightning fast.
  • Watermarking has been added.
  • In the Develop Module, they offer better noise reduction.
  • Added a quick key (X) for quick aspect ratio cropping.
  • The Slideshow Module now has improved previews in advance.
  • You can also add watermarking of your images in the slideshow module.
  • In the Print Module, they have added the “rotate to fit” and also 720ppi option.

As you can see, Adobe has spent some time adding features from the comments of Beta 1 and have improved the program even more.  Once the program is fully release, look for SCV Center for Photography to offer our Lightroom 3 workshop to help you get up to speed on all the new features.

Daylight Savings Time – Let’s Spring Ahead

 

March 14 is when Daylight Saving time begins – clocks will be set one hour ahead.
  • Replace and test smoke detector batteries.
  • Check fire extinguisher gauges and expiration dates.
  • Check/replace batteries in flashlights and portable radios. 
  • Clean your camera sensor.
  • Empty your camera bag of all that dirt, dust and crumbs from past trips.
  • Sign-up for that workshop at SCV Center for Photography you have been thinking about.

 

Black & White Conversion from SCVPA meeting

Attached is the slide presentation from the Black & White conversion presented by our own David Green Tuesday evening at the SCV Photographers Association meeting.  This presentation shows a few different ways to convert an image to Black and White, and why some methods are better than others.

Click here to view the David Green B&W Demo file.

New Workshop Series added “Child Photography Master Class”

Join well-known child photographer Autumn Hull as we present the Child Photography Master Class.  This is a five-day workshop covering absolutely everything you need to know about the business of child photography, including the business plan, marketing, branding, studio lighting, practice sessions, digital workflow, basic and advanced retouching and designing with Photoshop.

The best part is that you can customize this workshop to learn just what you want.  You can sign up for each day individually and only pay for the days you attend.  We keep the class size small, so you will always get all of your questions answered, and you won’t get lost in the crowd.  This series will be held at SCV Center for Photography.

For more information and registration, go to: http://www.scvphotocenter.com/about/child-photography-master-classes

New workshop Series “The Shoot” just added…

Join local Southern California photographers Joey Carman and William Innes from the WIJC-Series workshop series as they explore everything about “The Shoot”.  This mini-series will be held at the SCV Center for Photography in Santa Clarita.

The four evening series will cover everything William and Joey do to prepare, shoot and produce their images. Each three hour session will be jammed packed with tips, ideas as well as an insightful fast track guide in how to take your photography and business to the next level.  Sign up for ALL 4 sessions for $250 for a savings of $26.

For more info go to: http://www.scvphotocenter.com/about/the-shoot-workshop-series