Studio News
Photography courses this Summer
03 June 2010
Creating a beautiful photograph is easier than one might think, and Wilmington University’s Rehoboth Beach site is offering three noncredit photography courses starting this June. Students can brush up on their photography skills this summer while enjoying some time at the beach. The three courses, Taking Better Pictures, Learning the Basics of Your Digital Camera and Introduction to Nikon and Canon DSLR Camera, are taught by Wilmington University faculty and are open to anyone with interest.Taking Better Pictures, to be held from 8 to 10 a.m., Tuesday-Friday, June 1-4, will help students learn to see creatively, compose an image and improve their technique. This hands-on class will teach them how to get the best images from their camera while learning the basics of photo composition. Students should bring their own camera to class. While digital cameras will be emphasized, film cameras are welcome too.
In Learning the Basics of Your Digital Camera, set for 8 to 10 a.m., Monday-Thursday, June 7-10, students will find out what all those buttons are really for. Students should bring their digital camera, memory card, camera batteries, instruction manual and a USB cable to class and find out what they can do with their camera.
A DSLR camera can be quite intimidating to use. The Introduction to Nikon and Cannon DSLR Camera course, meeting from 8 to 10 a.m., Saturday, July 10 to 31, will make students more comfortable with their Nikon or Cannon DSLR. Class members will be pushing buttons and scrolling through menu settings to help themselves understand the camera’s capabilities. They should bring the camera and manual to class to learn about the use of each setting.
These classes are held at Wilmington University’s Rehoboth Beach site located at 41 Rehoboth Ave., Rehoboth Beach. Call to register at 302-227-6295 . Cost per class is $75. There are 25 percent discounts for people 55 and older.
Imaging USA, Nashville TN 2010
14 April 2010
David Koster owner of Portraits In The Sand in Rehoboth Beach recently attended Imaging USA, one of the largest conventions designed exclusively for photography and imaging professionals. Over 10,000 photographers attended this three day event in January in Nashville, Tennessee. Imaging USA is presented by an alliance of Professional Photographers of America (PPA) It began in 1880 as the annual convention and tradeshow for PPA and is the longest running national photographic convention, expo and image exhibition in the United States. The convention featured educational classes for photographers and more than 600 tradeshow booths with an expansive array of photography products. Koster also attended an additional three day workshop for judging prints based on the 12 elements of a merit image.
Local Photographer’s Work Goes to International Exhibition
06 April 2010
A print of a Blue Heron titled “Stare” created by David Koster CPP of Portraits In The Sand in Rehoboth Beach, DE has recently been accepted into the Collection of Professional Photographers of America's 2009 International Print Competition. Koster’s work was on display at the Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center, January 10-12, 2010, in Nashville, Tenn. This exhibition is held in conjunction with Imaging USA, an annual convention of professional photographers and several photographic associations.
A panel of over 40 eminent jurors from across the United States selected the top images from more than 4,300 total submitted entries. Judged against a standard of excellence, almost 1,700 images were selected for the Collection. These images constitute the world’s largest annual exhibit of professional photography gathered simultaneously under one roof. The International Print Competition honors the world's best photographic images and photographers.
World’s Largest Annual Photography Exhibition and Convention
14 January 2008
Carrie and David Koster CPP of Portraits In The Sand in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware recently attended Imaging USA 2008, the largest convention and expo designed exclusively for photography and imaging professionals. About 9,000 photography enthusiasts attended this six-day event January 3-8 in Tampa, Fla.
