Pro Digital Workflow Tour Instructor Kevin Ames to Host Three Sessions at PhotoPlus Conference & Expo 2006


Digital photographer attendees will enhance workflow by learning valuable tips and techniques from hands-on workshops

New York, NY – October 27, 2006 – Blue Pixel announced today that talented digital photographer Kevin Ames, the current instructor for its Pro Digital Workflow Tour, will add to his teaching schedule by hosting three hands-on workshops for digital photographers of all levels at PhotoPlus Conference & Expo 2006.

For beginner, intermediate and advanced digital photographers, each two-hour session will showcase Ames’ expertise and insight on lighting techniques and Aperture, Apple's new pro photographic software.

“By hosting these workshops along with Blue Pixel’s Pro Digital Workflow seminar series around the country, I am giving digital photographers a chance to learn and enhance their own techniques,” said Ames. "Teaching is a way of giving back. I want to show people who participate in my programs how to think digitally. I want to show them how digital photography offers a whole set of creative tools that go way beyond tips and tricks. I hope to illustrate how to apply these techniques creatively to get the visualized images of the mind's eye out into the world for others to see and enjoy."

Learn from Ames by attending any of his World in Focus sessions.

Lighting without Lights This session reveals the secrets of Photoshop's new Merge to HDR feature. Attendees will learn the photographic techniques that make lighting without lights possible, as well as the ins and outs of working in High Dynamic Range. Thursday, November 2, 1-3 p.m.

Understanding and Using Lighting for Digital Photographers This dynamic session explains and demonstrates how to light a professional model. Attendees will discover how to recognize and understand the qualities of light and how to control contrast. Saturday, November 4, 1-3 p.m.

Using Apple’s Aperture with Photoshop CS2 This session will show attendees the latest in RAW pre-production image processing featuring Aperture, Apple's new pro photographic software. Ames shows that prepping your RAW files on a Mac just got a whole lot easier! Saturday, November 4, 3:45-5:45 p.m.

Designed for professionals in the photographic and imaging industries, PhotoPlus Expo showcases the latest advances in photography, both traditional and digital. Held annually at the Jacob Javits Convention Center, attendees have the opportunity to explore an inspiring array of photography, design and imaging products and services - everything from image capture and color management to retouching and storage - all from the industry's leading manufacturers.

The show also offers over 100 photography and design seminars and hands-on workshops taught by world-renowned experts with a focus on cutting-edge innovations in digital imaging products and techniques.

About Kevin Ames
Kevin is a talented digital photographer and highly respected expert in digital workflow and digital asset management. Kevin is a Software Cinema author and past presenter at the National Association of Broadcaster, the Consumer Electronics Show and PhotoPlus Expo. Fotographia Orvieto, Arthouse and The Professional Photographers of Canada National Convention are a small sampling of photography schools and conferences around the world where Kevin has taught. He is the author of Adobe Photoshop CS: The Art of Photographing Women, Digital SLR Photography with Photoshop CS2 for Dummies and writes the “Digital Photographer's Notebook” column for Photoshop User Magazine.

About Blue Pixel
Blue Pixel, headquartered in Annapolis, Md., is the industry leader in teaching digital photography from an unbiased, real-world perspective. Led by award-winning, professional photographers, Blue Pixel educates and inspires photographers with curriculum customized for every skill level and interest. Founded in 2001, Blue Pixel reaches professional photographers, high-end hobbyists and those just discovering their passion for photography. Visit www.bluepixel.net/proworkflow to register for the Pro Digital Workflow Tour with Kevin Ames.