PPOC - Professional Photographers of Orange County

Stephen M. Burns

Photoshop Basics and Beyond:

The Blending of Reality, Vision and A.I., General Meeting

Wednesday – July 31, 2024, 7:00-9:00pm

This event is being broadcast via Zoom, please register
in link below -
https://ppoc.org/event-5739476?CalendarViewType=1&SelectedDate=7/25/2024

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How do you keep up in today’s world of Digital Photography, Photoshop and AI.

Come join PPOC and meet Stephen M. Burns, a National Adobe Speaker, a Certified Adobe Instructor, and an AI Guru. The session will begin with Stephen discussing what you NEED to know in Photoshop to build a solid foundation from a Retoucher’s/Digital artist's perspective.

Technology is changing faster than ever, with pixel counts higher and higher, and new tools are coming every day. The lines of BEGINNER, INTERMEDIATE, AND ADVANCED no longer have meaning as you can now be an expert in just one part of Photoshop and a novice in another; you can be an Expert Landscape Photographer and a Newby at Headshot photography.

How do you keep up with it all? Do You? Is there a better way?
COME TO THE WEDNESDAY GENERAL MEETING VIA ZOOM, AND LEARN HOW!

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So, how do you keep up in today’s world of Digital Photography, Photoshop and A.I.?

COME JOIN PPOC ON OUR DATE...and meet Stephen M. Burns, a National Adobe Speaker, Certified Adobe Instructor, National Photoshop Educator and A.I. Guru!!

Stephen will help you understand today’s digital photography, Photoshop, the A.I. world, and how to find your way around it successfully. Learn what you NEED to know in Photoshop to build a solid foundation from a Retoucher’s/ Digital artist’s perspective, and/or come to the hands-on merited workshop, in which he will educate you with some of the new and exciting A.I. features and new/overlooked Photoshop favorites. You will also leave with a better understanding of Photoshop and A.I., whether you are a beginner, intermediate, or advanced.

Hope to see you at the Zoom meeting or fantastic PPA Merited Workshop!!
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REGISTER HERE:
WEDNESDAY, JULY 31, 2024, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
This event is being broadcast via Zoom
Register here: https://ppoc.org/event-5739476

SATURDAY, AUGUST 3, 2024, 10:00am - 4:30pm
This event is an In-Person PPA Meritied Workshop
Register here: https://ppoc.org/event-5739478
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NEW DATE!!
So, how do you keep up in today’s world of Digital Photography, Photoshop and A.I.?

COME JOIN PPOC ON THIS NEW DATE...and meet Stephen Burns, a National Photoshop Educator, who will guide us for a hands-on merited workshop to learn some of the most useful editing tools in Photoshop and how to use them, including the new A.I. features and new/overlooked features of some Photoshop favorites.

This full-day PPA Merited class will take us from beginning to end, or from Vision to Finish! You will leave with a better understanding of Photoshop tools, whether you are a beginner, intermediate, or advanced Photoshop user.

Photoshop Basics & Beyond:The Blending of Reality, Vision and A.I.- Presented by Stephen M. Burns
Hands-On, Merited Workshop
When: Saturday, August 3, 2024
10:00am - 4:30pm
Location: 207 N Broadway, Unit I, Santa Ana, CA 92701
Register here: https://ppoc.org/event-5739478
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NEW DATE!!
Photoshop Basics & Beyond: The Blending of Reality, Vision and A.I. - Presented by Stephen Burns

How do you keep up in today’s world of Digital Photography, Photoshop and A.I.?

COME JOIN PPOC ON THIS NEW DATE...and meet Stephen Burns, a National Adobe Speaker, Certified Adobe Instructor and A.I. Guru. He will help you understand today's digital photography, Photoshop, and A.I. world, in finding your way around it successfully. Learn what you NEED to know in Photoshop to build a solid foundation from a Retoucher’s/ Digital artist's perspective.

Come for our NEW DATE of this fantastic photoshop/A.I. meeting!
WEDNESDAY, JULY 31, 2024, 7:00pm - 9:00pm (Zoom call)
This event is being broadcast via Zoom -
***Register here: https://ppoc.org/event-5739476
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PPOC IMAGE COMPETITION
June 19, 2024
7pm - Zoom call

Join us for the PPOC Image Competition! Watch as a three-judge panel reviews, discusses, comments, and scores the images in this thrilling event. This is an excellent opportunity to learn what it takes to create a quality image and gain insights from professional photographers. Whether you’re a participant or a photography enthusiast, this promises to be an exciting and educational experience!

The event will be conducted through Zoom. Please register in link below -

Go to the website ppoc.org (https://ppoc.org/event-5759675) for additional information.
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COME JOIN PPOC...for Beyond Time Travel: Advanced Techniques in Special Effects Photography with Frederick Van Johnson, including an OPEN MODEL SHOOT, featuring 3 professional models!!
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JUNE 22, 2024
2pm - 8PM
Location: In Corona, full address provided upon registration.
Register here - https://mailchi.mp/ieppv.com/time-travel-workshop-announcement?e=6e8f165096
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We are planning on a creative day of photography, filled with friends, networking, a catered buffet lunch, and live models in multiple areas and sets. Guest-speaker Frederick Van Johnson will present on special effect techniques of motion photography, light manipulation, long & multiple exposures, and levitation. The rest of the day will be you photographing amazing models in multiple scenes with smoke and bubble machines.

The event will begin at 2 pm, where Frederick will have an interactive discussion. Frederick's career includes time with Apple and Adobe, and he is the leader of theTWIP – This Week in Photo Community and Podcast.

The day will continue with multiple shooting locations, real-world photographic challenges, and real time problem-solving all leading to amazing photos created by you!! Informal assistance will be available…

**Hope to see you there, for an afternoon of networking, lunch, photographing models and learning lots**
You won’t want to miss this fantastic event!
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COME JOIN PPOC...for an open model shoot featuring 3 professional models.It will be a creative day of photography filled with friends, networking, a catered buffet lunch, and live models in multiple areas and sets.

Guest-speaker Frederick Van Johnson will present on special effect techniques of motion photography, light manipulation, long & multiple exposures, andlevitation. The rest of the day will be photographing amazing models in multiple scenes with smoke and bubble machines. You won’t want to miss this fantastic event!

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Saturday, June 22, 2pm - 8pm
Location: In Corona, address provided upon registration.
Register in link below:
https://mailchi.mp/ieppv.com/time-travel-workshop-announcement?e=6e8f165096
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The event will begin at 2 pm, where Frederick Van Johnson will have an interactive discussion called Beyond Time Travel. Frederick's career includes time with Apple and Adobe, and he is the leader of the TWIP – This Week in Photo Community and Podcast.

The rest of the day will be spent using your gear and creating amazing photographs hands-on. Multiple shooting locations, real-world photographic challenges,and real time problem-solving all leading to amazing photos created by you!!
**Informal assistance will be available…

Professional Photographers of Orange County
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Hope to see you there!

PPOC image competition is coming up this month. We hope you can join us. The event will be through Zoom. The image submission is open ready to have your images. Go to ppoc.org for more information.

FREE PHOTO WALK WITH PPOC NEXT WEEK!
Discover the beautiful San Joaquin Marsh Wildlife Sanctuary in Irvine on Saturday, June 8th, 9:00 am - 11:00 am.

Glassy ponds of epic wildlife that are equaled by the macro lens in flora finds. So pack your telephoto and macro lenses to capture wildlife and nature compositions.

To find more details, location and to register, go to https://ppoc.org/event-5694362 or www.ppoc.org.
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Hope to see you there for great photography opportunities, photography talk, tips and networking.




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FREE PHOTO WALK WITH PPOC, COMING NEXT WEEK...
Discover the San Joaquin Marsh Wildlife Sanctuary in Irvine
Saturday, June 8th 9:00 am - 11:00 am

Glassy ponds of epic wildlife that are equaled by the macro lens in flora finds. So pack your telephoto and macro lenses to capture wildlife and nature compositions.

For further details and to register please go to: https://ppoc.org/event-5694362

HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE...

PRESIDENT'S LETTER...
As we look forward to a great summer, our first event is a photo walk at the San Joaquin Marsh Wildlife Sanctuary on June 8th.

Next will be our quarterly image competition, June 19th via Zoom.

In July, Photoshop expert, Stephen Burns will be presenting a Zoom presentation on July 10th and a hands-on workshop on July 13th.

Coming in August, meet Ning Wong and PPOC for an evening to discuss on Off-Camera Flash and 5-Easy Techniques for making money in your existing or new headshot business.

Mike Collins will present a variation of Photoshop for Christmas Portraits in September. Great time to prepare Christmas advertising.

Join PPOC for our upcoming summer events. For more details please visit, https://ppoc.org/.

HOPE TO SEE YOU SOON!

COME JOIN PPOC...and immerse yourself in the tranquil wetlands and trails of beauty, at San Joaquin Marsh Wildlife Sanctuary. This is known to be a hidden gem in the heart of busy Orange County for photographers and nature seekers.

Don't miss this opportunity to network with fellow photographers, exchange ideas, get tips from others and explore the wonders of nature through your lens.

**Please register here**
https://ppoc.org/event-5694362
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EVENT DETAILS:
WHEN: Saturday, June 8, 9:00am to 11:00am.
WHO: Anyone with a camera, new, professional or any kind of photographer, who wants to join us to talk and learn anything photography!
WHAT: We are so excited to continue our networking and meeting of any type of photographer you are.
WHERE: SAN JOAQUIN MARSH WILDLIFE SANCTUARY
5 Riparian View, Irvine, 92612
**Cross-Streets: Campus Dr. & University Dr. in Irvine (take Campus Dr. from University Dr, head Northwest and make the first right turn onto Riparian View.

There is a parking lot at the beginning of all the trails, see MAP below. Paved and dirt paths, with many large ponds to find your images.
https://www.google.com/maps/place/IRWD+San+Joaquin+Marsh+%26+Wildlife+Sanctuary/@33.6612156,-117.8430032,717m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x80dcde71ac795e21:0x46dfb96a45894eb8!2sIRWD+San+Joaquin+Marsh+%26+Wildlife+Sanctuary!8m2!3d33.6612156!4d-117.8404283!16s%2Fm%2F0m0dcg_!3m5!1s0x80dcde71ac795e21:0x46dfb96a45894eb8!8m2!3d33.6612156!4d-117.8404283!16s%2Fm%2F0m0dcg_?entry=ttu
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SUGGESTED EQUIPMENT:
A telephoto lens to capture creatures at far distances or bring any other lens to capture something you'll find on a nature walk, whether plants, flowers or anything else you can find that can light up your camera.

DON'T FORGET WATER

Hope to see you for a lovely & eventful photo walk!

**Be kind to the marsh and its creatures, see link below to find out more about the Sanctuary Rules**
https://www.irwd.com/san-joaquin-marsh/marsh-rules

Call either below for MeetUp event details and/or directions:
Brandy C. - 949.874.3742
Mike L. - 949.859.3108
Professional Photographers of Orange County (PPOC)
https://ppoc.org/

Announcing the WINNERS from our first 2024 Meetup, which happened in beautiful Newport Back Bay, April 13th. CONGRATULATIONS!!

Go to www.ppoc.org to find out more...

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Coming this Saturday, Rain or Shine!
COME JOIN PPOC...for our first 2024 Meetup & Photo Walk at Newport Dunes/Back Bay natural preserve, available for members & non-members.

SATURDAY, APRIL 13, 8:00am - 10:00am
Newport Back Bay, Mountains to the Sea Trail & Bikeway

Come take pictures, share with us and within a week,
PPOC judges will choose the ”winning” images to post
on PPOC’s social platforms.

Go to www.ppoc.org for further details. To register, go directly to link here: https://ppoc.org/event-5675138

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DON'T MISS OUT!
Do you find that you want to do more studio work, but don't have the space?
To register for Workshop, please go to link below -
Workshop - https://ppoc.org/event-5645423

COME JOIN PPOC...and learn from our speaker, Marnie Clagett of Clagett Photography in Louisville, Kentucky, how to utilize your small space and make it a client friendly, successful photography business.
We'll identify the challenges that come with your limited space and make sure you leave with lots of ideas to overcome those hurdles.

HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!!
www.ppoc.org

Do you find that you want to do more studio work, but don't have the space?

COME JOIN PPOC...and learn from our speaker, Marnie Clagett of Clagett Photography in Louisville, Kentucky, how to utilize your small space and make it a client friendly, successful photography business.

We'll identify the challenges that come with your limited space and make sure you leave with lots of ideas to overcome those hurdles.

To register for the Zoom call and/or Workshop, please go to links below -
Zoom call - https://ppoc.org/event-5526140
Workshop - https://ppoc.org/event-5645423

HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!!
www.ppoc.org

COME JOIN PPOC...for our first 2024 Meetup which is available for members and non-members, and is a great way to start the day.
WHEN: April 13, 8:00am to 10:00am.
WHO: Anyone with a camera, new, professional or any kind of photographer, who wants to join us to talk and learn anything photography!
WHAT: We are so excited to continue our networking and meeting of any type of photographer you are. Let's enjoy a great time and adventure in this natural and beautiful location in Orange County.
WHERE:
See location details on Meetup.com -
https://www.meetup.com/ppocevents/

Parking details -
https://www.google.com/maps/place/33%C2%B037'50.8%22N+117%C2%B053'08.4%22W/@33.630787,-117.88566,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m4!3m3!8m2!3d33.630787!4d-117.88566?entry=ttu

MAKE SURE YOU SHARE YOUR BEST IMAGES following the event, and get recognized from our board. We will post the WINNERS image(s) on our social media platforms. Hope to see what you got, so we can share with MANY others!

CAN'T WAIT TO SEE YOU THERE📸
Please RSVP in link: https://www.meetup.com/ppocevents/

WE ARE SO EXCITED TO ANNOUNCE...
PPOC's Image Competition Winners on Wednesday, March 13th.

HOPE TO SEE YOU at our next Image Competition coming in JUNE! Please find further Image Comp details here -
https://ppoc.org/Image-Comp

When you think it's NOT possible, IT IS, you can't WIN unless you enter, we are looking forward to seeing your images.

COME JOIN PPOC...for this PPA merited workshop, No Studio/Small Studio with Marnie Clagett, on April 7th, 10am - 4:30pm.

Hope you can join us for this fun Workshop with Marnie. If so, please register at https://ppoc.org/event-5645423.

Hope to see you there!😄📸😄

COME JOIN PPOC THIS EVENING...for a Zoom meeting called No Studio/Small Studio with Marnie Clagett, on March 27th, from 6:30 - 9pm.

Marnie will deep dive into having a home-based photography business. She’ll share the challenges that come with having limited space and you will leave with concrete ideas on how to overcome those hurdles. Financial success is entirely possible, even without a retail location!

Hope you can join PPOC for this meeting. Please register at https://ppoc.org/event-5526140.

Hope to see you there for a fun Zoom call with Marnie!

COME JOIN PPOC THIS EVENING...for our next In-person meeting. The Merits of Image Comp. will start at 5pm at the Congregation Ale House restaurant. We will then proceed to Great American Portraits to begin the meeting at 6:30pm.

HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!!
Check out the link below for more details -
https://ppoc.org/event-5526068

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Can't wait to see you in upcoming meetings, workshops, image comps and more!

Our next In-person meeting is on Thursday, Feb. 15th, The Merits of Image Comp, 5:00pm - 9:00pm, we will start at Congregation Ale House at 5pm, then proceed to Great American Portraits for the meeting at 6:30pm.

And our next workshop is on Sunday, Feb. 18th, Image Competition Bootcamp, 10am - 4:30pm, at Great American Portraits and will be PPA merited. Hope to see you there, for a detailed bootcamp & fun workshop!!

Image Comp is NOW OPEN...
PPOC is looking forward to seeing all the images submitted.

Submit your images before March 10th, midnight -
https://printcompetition.com/
To watch the competition on March 13th, Wednesday night -
https://ppoc.org/event-5526104

Time capsule at PPOC. Where were you in 1975?
https://ppoc.org

California Center for Digital Arts

PPOC invites you to get together for in-person gathering. Topic The merits of image comp. Meet for dinner at 5 pm. PPOC meeting at 6:30pm. Check out the website for more details. ppoc.org California Center for Digital Arts

Hands on boot camp workshop on how to prepare and submit Image competition. Be sure to register and reserve a spot at PPOC.org https://ppoc.org/event-5526076 California Center for Digital Arts

Travel with us! PPOC's first meeting of 2024. Be sure to register on our website zoom meeting https://ppoc.org/event-5526043 .

Sandra Foyt Photography California Center for Digital Arts

Lots happening at the PPOC Holiday Party. Join us

Thanks to Bay Photo and and West Coast School

2024 PPOC Board...CONGRATULATIONS!!