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Christopher Grey (www.christophergrey.com). For over thirty years, Christopher has dedicated himself to being a great generalist photographer—something that has given him the opportunity to photograph an amazing variety of people, products, and services. “My work has been, and continues to be, a rich, visual exploration of people and culture, of psychology and motivation, of line and form and love of life,” says Christopher. “Good fortune and hard work have seen a number of national and international awards come my way— the ownership of which has opened even more doors for me.” He has achieved additional recognition as an educator and is the author of several popular books, including Master Lighting Guide for Portrait Photography, Christopher Grey’s Studio Lighting Techniques for Photography, Christopher Grey’s Advanced Lighting Techniques, and Christopher Grey’s Lighting Techniques for Beauty and Glamour Photography, all from Amherst Media.
Cal Landau (www.callandau.com). Cal’s creative life began very early. His mother was a painter of landscapes, while his father and uncle were photography aficionados. After years of drawing, painting, and photography schooling at Kent State, Cal continued his passion for photography by shooting and writing for automobile and bicycle racing magazines. One day, a friend asked him to shoot his wedding. After much resistance, he acquiesced—and discovered a passion that eclipsed all he had done before. Fifteen years and over five-hundred weddings later, the thrill is still there and he continues to strive to be one of the best in the business. In 2004, the first time he entered, Cal won “Best Bride and Groom” and the “Grand Award” for the best of the competition in WPPI’s International Print Competition. His work has also been featured in numerous magazines and books, including Bill Hurter’s The Best of Wedding Photography and The Best of Wedding Photojournalism (both from Amherst Media).
Don Marr (www.donmarr.com). Don Marr is a photographer based in Portland, OR, who creates distinctive portraits with a natural look for models, actors, families, seniors, and the business community. He has taught at the Santa Fe Photo Workshops and at Newspace in Portland. He also teaches online photography classes at The Compelling Image (www.thecompellingimage.com) He is the author of two books: Beginner’s Guide to Photographic Lighting Techniques and Available Light: Photographic Techniques for Using Existing Light Sources (both from Amherst Media).
Hernan Rodriguez (www.hernanphotography.com). The recipient of over twenty international photography awards in the past three years alone, Hernan Rodriguez operates a successful studio in the heart of Los Angeles’ San Fernando Valley. There, he juggles a steady roster of commercial, product, and celebrity photography, along with portraiture for families, children, and graduates. He has art directed and photographed advertising campaigns for Guess Clothing, Tanline CA, Comfort Zone, and Corona (to name just a few). He has also been featured in Rangefinder, Studio Photography, and Photoshop User magazines.
Tim Schooler (www.timschooler.com). Tim Schooler Photography is an award-winning studio, located in Lafayette, LA, that specializes in cutting-edge high-school senior photography. Tim’s bold and dynamic images are so popular that his sessions book solid almost instantly—in fact, he often has several hundred seniors on his waiting list! Tim’s work has