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    • 04/19/2025
    • 8:30 AM - 10:30 AM
    • San Joaquin Marsh, Irvine

    San Joaquin Photo Walk

    Saturday, April 19th

    8:30am - 10:30am

    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. Get ready to unleash your creativity and the full pote
    ntial of your camera equipment. Come join us for a couple hours of inspiration and photography in the great outdoors with PPOC.


    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: 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 parkin
    g lot at the beginning of all the trails, see MAP below. Pull into parking lot off Campus Drive.


    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



    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

    **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



    Hope to see you for

    a lovely & eventful photo walk!


    PPOC

    Professional Photographers of America



    • 05/23/2025
    • 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    • Great American Portraits, 207 N Broadway Unit I, Santa Ana, CA 92701
    Register


    Stephen M. Burns

    "Value Based Workflow In Photoshop"

    PPA Merited Workshop

    Friday, May 23, 2025

    10:00am - 4:30pm


    Location:  Great American Portraits

    207 N Broadway Unit I, Santa Ana, CA 92701

    Please complete the registration to attend the event : 



    *****

    How do you keep up in today’s world of Digital

    Photography, Photoshop?

    Value-Based Workflow in Photoshop emphasizes the importance of utilizing black and white values to enhance depth and detail in color images. By focusing on the grayscale representation of an image, artists can accurately assess the tonal range and contrast, ensuring that shadows and highlights are well-defined. This approach allows for meticulous adjustments that improve the overall composition and visual impact of colors. By using tools such as the Curves and Levels adjustments, designers can refine their images, bringing out texture and dimensionality that might be lost in a purely color-focused workflow. Ultimately, this technique not only elevates the aesthetics of the final piece but also promotes a deeper understanding of how light interacts with color, resulting in more dynamic and engaging artwork.


    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 the tools of Photoshop whether you are a Photoshop beginner, intermediate, or advanced user. 

    *****



      


    BIO:

    Stephen Burns (www.chromeallusion.com) is a digital artist and author of books on being creative with your digital tools. He is an Adobe AEL (Adobe Educational Leader) as well as an Adobe Community Expert and has taught digital creativity internationally.

    He is an Instructor at Goldenwest College and Santa Monica College and Coast College and Studio Arts of Los Angeles. He worked as a Pro-Artist for WACOM Technologies and he is the president Of Photoshop Users Group (www.sdphotoshopusers.com) which is currently the largest Adobe Photoshop Users group in the country. You can view the Facebook section at https://www.facebook.com/groups/photoshopusersgroup.

    He is guest writer for a number of magazines to include the feature article and front cover of Photoshop User Magazine.(http://www.chromeallusion.com/articles_index.htm).

    In addition, Stephen is the author of the following books (http://www.chromeallusion.com/books.htm):

    1. "3D Photoshop For Creative Professionals"

    2. “Photoshop CS5 Trickery & FX”

    3. "The Art Of Poser & Photoshop"

    4. “Advanced Photoshop CS4 Trickery & FX”

    5. "Advanced Photoshop CS3 Trickery & FX"

    6. "Advanced Photoshop CS2 Trickery & FX"

    7. "Photoshop CS Trickery & FX"

    He has discovered the same passion for the digital medium as he has for photography as an art form. His background began as a photographer 28 year ago and in time, progressed toward the digital medium. His artistic influences include the great

    Abstractionists & the Surrealists including Jackson Pollock, Wassily Kandinsky, Pablo Picasso, Franz Kline, Mark Rothko, Mark Tobey, and Lenore Fini, to name a few.

    Stephen Burns has been a corporate instructor and lecturer in the application of digital art and design for the past 29 years internationally. He has been exhibiting digital fine art around the world at galleries such as Durban Art Museum in South Africa, Citizens

    Gallery in Yokohama, Japan, and CECUT Museum Of Mexico to name a few. Part of his exhibiting won him 1st place in the prestigious Seybold International digital arts contest.



Past events

09/14/2024 The Magic of Christmas Photoshop Workshop - Michael Collins
09/11/2024 The Magic of Christmas Photoshop Zoom Meeting - Michael Collins
08/31/2024 CIVIL WAR DAYS EVENT & PPOC PHOTO WALK
08/03/2024 Photoshop Basics and Beyond: The Blending of Reality, Vision and A.I. with Stephen M. Burns - PPA Merited Workshop
07/31/2024 Photoshop Basics and Beyond: The Blending of Reality, Vision and A.I. with Stephen M. Burns - General Meeting
06/22/2024 Beyond Time Travel: Advanced Techniques in Special Effect Photography with Frederick Van Johnson
06/08/2024 San Joaquin Marsh Wildlife Sanctuary MeetUp & Photo Walk
04/13/2024 MeetUp Photo walk in Newport Dunes/Back Bay
04/07/2024 No Studio/Small Studio Workshop with Marnie Clagett
03/27/2024 No Studio/Small Studio - with Marnie Clagett
12/06/2023 Holiday Party and Installation
09/30/2023 Janet Bark: The Art of the Headshot
09/06/2023 Art of the Headshot with Janet Bark
06/03/2023 Joshua Tree - Full Moon
04/23/2023 Hugh Foster Studio Share in Santa Ana
02/15/2023 Dinner Hangout with IEPPV
07/06/2022 Ronan Ryle of 3XM - Finding your Tribe and Building YOUR community
08/26/2020 Photographers Social Hour - Protect your Investment
06/24/2020 Photographers Social Hour June
05/27/2020 Photographers Social Hour May
04/29/2020 Social Hour April
03/25/2020 Photographers Open forum
02/23/2020 Celebrity Style Imaging - Bry Cox
02/22/2020 Psychology of Pricing and Sales - Bry Cox
01/16/2020 Imaging USA – Way More Than Just a Trade Show
12/07/2019 Affiliate Training - How you say it makes a difference
04/11/2019 Lighting - Workshop with George DeLoache
12/06/2018 Board of Directors Meeting
11/14/2018 Image Comp
11/01/2018 Board of Directors Meeting
10/10/2018 Steve Lopushinsky - Art of Running a Portrait Studio Presentation
10/04/2018 Board of Directors Meeting
09/12/2018 Image Comp
09/12/2018 PPC's West Coast School Cruise
09/08/2018 PPC State Board Meeting
09/06/2018 Board of Directors Meeting
08/02/2018 Board of Directors Meeting
07/05/2018 Board of Directors Meeting
06/20/2018 Image Comp
06/10/2018 PPC's West Coast School
06/09/2018 PPC State Board Meeting
06/07/2018 Board of Directors Meeting
05/12/2018 May Flowers - Workshop with Karen Nakamura
05/03/2018 Board of Directors Meeting
04/21/2018 PPC State Board Meeting
04/17/2018 Landscape - Workshop with Dan Holmes- Canceled
04/05/2018 Board of Directors Meeting
03/24/2018 Safari - A Walk in the Cemetery
03/14/2018 Image Comp
03/01/2018 Board of Directors Meeting
02/22/2018 Lighting - Workshop with George DeLoache
02/01/2018 Board of Directors Meeting
01/27/2018 PPC State Board Meeting
01/17/2018 PPOC's 2018 Open House with Roberto Valenzuela
01/04/2018 Board of Directors Meeting
12/07/2017 Board of Directors Meeting
11/08/2017 Image Comp
09/13/2017 Up in SMOKE
08/09/2017 Image Comp
06/28/2017 Image Comp
06/14/2017 The "secrets" of Image Composition Using Photoshop
05/10/2017 Image Comp
02/08/2017 Image Comp
01/19/2017 Breaking the Mold in Studio Portrait Lighting - Workshop with Tim Meyer
01/18/2017 PPOC's 2017 Open House with Tim Meyer
11/09/2016 Image Comp
10/12/2016 Larry Vogel - What would Ansel Do?
09/14/2016 Image Comp
08/10/2016 Boudoir Photography with Cherie Steinberg
05/11/2016 Image Comp
04/14/2016 Lighting Techniques with Rick Ferro
02/10/2016 Image Comp
01/27/2016 Monthly Meeting - PPOC Open House Frank Salas
09/09/2015 Special Event - An Evening with Jerry Ghoinis @ Studio Exchange
07/09/2015 Vincent Versace - Workshop
07/08/2015 Vincent Versace
04/08/2015 Duane Murphy - The Adventures of the Lucky Otter, What you need to know about Drone Photography
03/26/2015 PPC's Pro Photo Expo & Confrence
03/11/2015 An evening with Ana Brandt
02/18/2015 Special Event - PPOC Members only!! A night with Jerry
11/12/2014 Image Comp #4 - Are you READY!!
10/08/2014 Venders Night
09/10/2014 Image Comp #3 - Are you READY!!
08/13/2014 Iconic Portrait Lighting with George DeLoache
06/11/2014 June Image Competition
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