Jay Maisel:

Education:

Graduated Yale University, B.F.A., in Painting with Joseph Albers. 1953; Graduated The Cooper Union, New York, NY (Painting) 1952; Painting with Joseph Hirsch, 1949; Graphic Design with Leon Friend, Abraham Lincoln High School, Brooklyn NY, 1948.

Professional:

Freelance Photographer since 1954.  Lectures worldwide and conducts three workshops a year at the Santa Fe Workshops as well as personal workshops in New York. Color prints included in private and corporate collections, such as Chase Manhattan Bank, Kimberly Clark Corp., Oppenheimer, Salomon Smith Barney, Aetna Insurance and others. Taught Color Photography at Cooper Union, 1969 through 1974.

Awards:

Lifetime Achievement Award, The PPA, 2003; Lifetime Achievement Award, ASMP, 1996; The Art Director’s Club Hall of Fame, 1995; Infinity Award for Applied Photography, ICP, 1987; Gold Medal Award for Photography, The AD Club, 1986 and 1987; Photographer of the Year, ASMP, 1986; The Newhouse Citation, Syracuse School of Public Communications, 1979; Outstanding Achievement in Photography, ASMP, 1978; Saint Gauden’s Medal, The Cooper Union, 1977.

Books:

A Tribute, Barnes & Noble Publishing, 2001; Jay Maisel’s New York, Firefly Books, 2000; On Assignment: Photographers At Work, Smithsonian Institute, 1991; Light On America, United Technologies Corporation, 1986; The Most Beautiful Place In The World (editor and contributor), Friendly Press, 1986; America America Golden, Turtle Press, 1983; The Great Photographers – Jay Maisel, Prentice Hall, 1982; Time Life Books; San Francisco 1979, Jerusalem 1976, Snake River Country 1972, Baja California 1972.

Rod Evans:

Portrait Artist Rod Evans has become renowned for his portraits by combining an intense love of art and a visionary style.  He has been requested to lecture nationally as well as internationally at such events as the National Professional Photographers of America Conferences and Senior Portrait Artists Conferences.  Rod's images have been exhibited in art galleries and he has been featured on the cover of Professional Photographers of America Magazine.

Jack Reznicki

Jack Reznicki is commercial people and children photographer based in New York City. His creative problem solving has helped promote products and services for many companies such as Tylenol, The Wall Street Journal, Hyatt, Toys “R” Us, Kodak, Reader’s Digest, Crest, AT&T, Playtex, and several Time Magazine covers. 

The author of several books on commercial photography including “Studio and Commercial Photography- A Kodak Pro Workshop” book.

His insightful articles on photography were found for the last 4 years in his popular “ProVision” column in Petersen’s Photographic.   His writings have also appear in other magazines such as Professional Photographer magazine and the late, great PEI Magazine.

Jack is currently vice president of Professional Photographers of America (PPA). In the past Jack has served as President of the New York chapter of Advertising Photographers of America (APA), sat on the Joint Ethics Committee in New York, and served as Board Member of ASMP/NY.

Along with other awards, Jack was very proud to receive the IPC (International Photographic Council) Leadership medal for “Excellence in Studio Photography” at the United Nations.

 Jack is honored to be a “Canon Explorers of Light” and an  “Epson Stylus Pros”. Jack has also does consulting with Mamiya, Microsoft, X-Rite, and with Creo-Scitex as a beta tester on the Leaf C-Most and Valeo digital camera backs Jack is also beta tests for Adobe and Pixel Genius. Jack is also proud to be part of the “Dream Team” instructors for NAPP’s Photoshopworld Convention and is a Sandisk Photo Master. 

He also founded and runs the Photo News Network (PNN) at http://www.photonews.com PNN is home to the very popular Photo Forums- PhotoPro, PhotoTech, PhotoDigital, and PhotoWed.

David Ziser

David Ziser is an internationally renowned portrait and wedding photographer.  He has traveled to many international venues, including Seoul, Korea; Shanghai, China; and Bangkok, Thailand on behalf of Eastman Kodak Company to lecture to the best professional photographers in those countries about his style of wedding and portrait photography.  Mr. Ziser was the first American wedding photographer to receive such an invitation.  He has shared his knowledge with ten’s-of-thousands of photographers in five languages, and in 14 countries worldwide.

He has lectured with Colin Cowie and most recently with Preston Bailey this past January, two of the foremost event planners in the wedding industry today.

David was one of the headline speakers at WPPI’s 25^th Anniversary convention this year in Las Vegas and will speak for the National Association of PhotoShop Professionals - NAPP - this fall.  He is the first wedding photographer to receive this honor.

He was invited to Photokina, the largest photographic exhibition in the world, to speak for Victor Hasselblad, Inc.  He was the first American wedding photographer to receive that honor.

He continues to lecture to photographers on the international speaking circuit and writes extensively for professional journals throughout the United States and worldwide.  David is also a consultant with Professional Digital Imaging Association’s Knowledge College.

Mr. Ziser has been featured by "Studio Photography" magazine, a publication reaching the professional market nationwide, which acclaimed "...Award winning photographer, David Ziser is showing the world how to take wedding pictures."   He was also the subject of page one, full color, feature story in "Today" section of the Dallas Morning News; extolled Ziser as "...Wedding photographer extraordinaire."  His work has also been published in Newsday, USA Today, and Town and Country magazine, to name a few. 

Eastman Kodak has selected many of Mr. Ziser's images for use in conjunction with national advertising campaigns and marketing programs. His work has been featured at national and international exhibits including the annual conventions of the Professional Photographers of America, Wedding & Portrait Photographers International, and the Photo Marketing Association.  He is currently a member of Kodak’s very select Mentor Program within the wedding/portrait profession.

He also holds the highest honor of "Fellow" bestowed by the American Society of Photographers.  Mr. Ziser is one of only ninety-four (94) photographers worldwide ever to receive this distinction.  The British Institute of Professional Photography has honored Mr. Ziser by awarding him the degree of Licentiateship.  This honor is given to very few photographers outside of Great Britain.

Denis Reggie

...is the nationally renowned celebrity and society wedding photographer proclaimed “the finest wedding photographer of his generation.” He defined the genre and coined the phrase wedding photojournalism in 1980, transforming the look of wedding photography in America. Denis Reggie and his exclusive team of hand-picked photojournalists have covered over 1,700 weddings in the documentary style he pioneered. Assignments are accepted on a first-come, firstserved basis, for any wedding anywhere.

...artistically documents the essence of the event without posing, prompting or fictionalizing events. His photographs are sensitive and spontaneous – often with a light-hearted edge – and go beyond common “look here and smile” approach. He is known for his keen ability to photograph an event while quietly remaining inconspicuous, anticipating and following the action rather than controlling.

...has been commissioned by brides and their families to photograph 20 Kennedy weddings since 1980 including those of Maria Shriver to Arnold Schwarzenegger, Caroline Kennedy to Edwin Schlossberg, and John Kennedy, Jr. to Carolyn Bessette. His photograph of the Bessette-JFKjr couple exiting the remote island chapel was the cover shot seen around the world, and later named in listings of “Photographs of the Year” by Life, Time, and People.

...was proclaimed “best in the business” by Oprah Winfrey and was a guest on her television show. He has appeared repeatedly as a guest on NBC’s Today show discussing his unique photography style, and has been featured on Entertainment Tonight, Leeza, VH-1, the E! Entertainment Television and Lifetime network. He has appeared as a guest on CNN, Fox & Friends, Today in New York, Morning in Los Angeles, and on the television special InStyle Celebrity Weddings. He was the subject of a LPB television program Louisiana Legends.

...is routinely quoted and has been profiled in the major bridal and photography magazines; he has been the subject of feature stories in The Wall Street Journal, The San Francisco Examiner, New York Newsday, USA Today, The New York Times, and SKY - the Delta in-flight magazine. He is profiled on numerous websites and is an advisor to top websites The Knot and Pictage. His work has been featured on the cover of Life magazine, and in Town and Country, Paris Match, W, The New York Times Magazine, InStyle, Vogue, Elle, Newsweek, and Harper's Bazaar. Many of his images appear in books on weddings, photography, and style, including those by Vera Wang, Letitia Baldrige, and Town and Country.

...personally photographs 52 weddings each year throughout the country and beyond for clients seeking his unique brand of compelling imagery, exquisite handmade albums, and a superlative level of client service.

Greg Gorman

Greg Gorman’s work documents that peculiar obsession of the 20th century celebrity. His photography is timeless and not confined to has-beens, hot properties, and wannabes. Each shot gives a picture of human nature in its infinite range. Each picture is also a testament to the individual character. “For me a photograph is most successful when it doesn’t answer all the questions,” says Gorman, “and it leaves something to be desired.”

For over two decades, Greg Gorman has continued to master the art of photography. From personality portraits and advertising campaigns to magazine layouts and fine art work, Greg has developed and showcased a discriminating and unique style in his profession.

Born in 1949 in Kansas City, Missouri, Greg attended the University of Kansas from 1967-69 with a major in photojournalism. He completed his studies at the University of Southern California; graduating with a master of fine arts degree in cinematography in 1972.

He currently resides in Los Angeles and Mendocino, California.

Robert Farber

Robert Farber's style has helped to influence a generation of photographers through vast public exposure of his work. His eight coffee table books have sold over a million copies. Sixty of his images have been published as posters and distributed worldwide. Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis brought Farber into Doubleday to publish his book "By The Sea," which won the Art Director's award for color photography. "Natural Beauty," was released fall 2001 and is now in softcover. His next book project will be "Farber, American Moods," for fall 2004 release, published by Merrell Publishers.

Farber's fine-art photographs have been published in virtually every form. His work has been exhibited in Japan, Europe, as well as the United States, and he has lectured at the Smithsonian Institute in Washington, Universities, and professional groups in the United States, as well as Japan, Australia and Europe.

Robert Farber's commercial work includes major campaigns for fashion, beauty and advertising clients. His editorial and advertising work has appeared in most major magazines in the United States and abroad.

Robert Farber received the Photographer of the Year award in 1987 from the Photographic Manufacturer's Association. In 1995 he received the ASP International Award, given by the Professional Photographers of America, and The American Society of Photographers. This award has been given to those who have made a significant contribution to the science and art of photography. Some previous recipients of this award include Dr. Edwin Land (inventor of the Polaroid), George Hurrell and National Geographic.

Farber's involvement in the Internet began in 1994 with Farber.com, a virtual gallery of his work. Because of its popularity, Farber created what is now Photoworkshop.com, which has become the most successful and unusual way to learn photography for both professionals and amateurs on the internet (receiving 3 million page views a month). PWS is an interactive community of photographers from all over the world. Photoworkshop.com is sponsored and endorsed by some of the most prestigious corporations and organizations in photography including Canon and Adobe.

Helene DeLillo

Helene DeLillo is a photographer and digital imaging artist based in New York City. She works for high-profile clients, including some of the most demanding in the beauty, fashion, entertainment, and technology industries, including Apple Computer, Eastman Kodak, J. Walter Thompson, MTV Networks, Nikon, Ogilvy & Mather, and Warner Music Group.

She is considered a visionary in the digital imaging world and is sought after by many of the manufacturers to consult on new product development in the digital photography/imaging industry. As a keynote presenter and internationally acclaimed speaker, she has presented for ASMP, APNY, Comdex, MacWorld Paris, MacWorld Tokyo, Photo Plus Expo, Photoshop World, PMA, PPA, Seybold Seminars, ThunderLizard Photoshop Conference, and other venues. Additionally, one of her fortes (and passions) is the ability to communicate digital imaging technologies from her professional creative experience. Her teaching experience includes The International Center of Photography, The School of Visual Arts, Rochester Institute of Technology, and the Parsons Schools of Design.

Helene’s has developed and written technical training materials, seminars, and videos for companies like Adobe, Amazon, Nikon, Sotheby’s, and Eastman Kodak. She enjoys educating and sharing her passion for photography & imaging technology with photographers all around the world.

Jeff Hawkins

Jeff Hawkins is an accomplished industry consultant and speaker and an internationally award-winning photographer. He is proud to operate a fully-digital high-end wedding and portrait photography studio in Orlando, Florida. Together with his wife Kathleen, they are excited to be the Authors of Professional Marketing & Selling Techniques for Wedding Photographers, Digital Techniques for Wedding Photography, A Bride’s Guide to Wedding Photography, Digital Photography for Children and Family Portraits and Digital Techniques for Children Photography all published by Amherst Media.

Industry sponsored, they are both very active in the Photography speaking circuit and take pride in their impact in the industry and in the community. He previously served on PPA’s Digital Advisory Committee and currently proves to be a leading mentor throughout the world with hundreds of consistently sold out seminars throughout the world.

Jeff Hawkins has been a professional photographer for over twenty years. Jeff has received international recognition as an award winning photographer and published author from countless professional publications and newspaper periodicals and their studio is a three time, 1st place winner of PPA’s AN-NE award for marketing excellence.

Hanson Fong

Hanson Fong is one of the premier wedding photographers in the country.  With over 30 years of experience, Hanson has earned the photographic degrees of Master of Photography and Photographic Craftsman and he also holds three Photographic Fellowship degrees.  He is also a member of the prestigious Society of XXV.  He has lectured at every major photography school across America, and has spoken at numerous national and international conventions. He is one of the few wedding photographers to be selected as a Kodak mentor.

Hanson’s work has been displayed in the Hall of Fame, Epcot Center, and the American Society of Photographers Traveling Loan.  His images have also been seen in numerous publications such as American Photo, Bridal Guide, Popular Photography, Rangefinder, Studio Photography & Design, Professional Photographer and Kodak.