Ben's Seminars and Workshops

Seminars at Professional Photographer’s Conventions

Ben has been teaching seminars at various professional photographers’ conventions (Imaging USA, MacWorld, Photo Marketing Association (PMA), Pro Photo Expo (Professional Photographer of California), MTPPA (Michigan Triangle Professional Photographer Association), POMA (Professional Outdoor Media Association) for the past 5 years.

In the beginning, he was asked only to draw on his expertise as a professional sports photographer. In 2006, Ben has switched from sports to wedding and portrait photography. In 2008, he caught the attention of several professional photographer’s organizations due to his rather fast and successful transition into those fields. He was asked to present two seminars (wedding and lighting) for the Michigan Triangle Professional Photographers Association.

More and more, Ben is being asked to speak and teach on wedding and lighting topics. Most recently Ben has been asked to present his Guerrilla Lighting techniques as Master Class at WPPI in 2010. Also in 2010, Ben will be speaking at the Imaging USA in Nashville, TN and in Anaheim at the PMA. In 2009 Ben presented "Fast-Track into Wedding Photography" seminar at the Professional Photographers of California convention.

I want also to thank my sponsors: Westcott, Pictobooks, Vision Arts Book, Mac Group, Portercase, Hoodman, Bay Photo Lab, Lowepro, Honl Photo, Expoimaging and Cheetah Stand for their generous support of my seminars. For more information on all the seminars I taught over the years, please click HERE.

Los Angeles Photography Seminars and Workshops <<<<Click

Ben also offers Los Angeles photography seminars and workshops for local photographers on the following topics:

Guerrilla Lighting - After years of experimenting with all types of lighting gear, Ben has discovered a collection of products that meet his strict requirements for being portable, lightweight, powerful and effective. Ben shows attendees how he lights when he has an assistant at hand, and what the set up may look like when shooting alone. In either situation, he shows his students how they can create effective portrait lighting using a small array of portable, off-camera lighting equipment.
Fast-Track into Wedding Photography - This seminar is designed as a “fast-track” course to help new wedding photographers - and experienced photographers from other fields who are new to weddings - succeed in the shortest amount of time possible.
How to Capture Killer Sports Images - First, students in this course will learn what types of images are considered “Killer Sports Images” and what the several “must-have” elements are that make these photos maximally effective. Once the students recognize what makes a “Killer Sports Image”, Ben can teach them “How, When and Where” to capture these kinds of spectacular photos in several major sports. He will discuss the different techniques necessary to get the perfect shot, including timing choices (specifically, when to shoot 8 fps and when to shoot one image at the time), what type of camera equipment is ideal for the work, and the proper camera settings necessary to capture different types of shots. Topics such as “Peak of Action” vs. “Emotional Expression” will be discussed in depth. And Ben will even share with his students the “secret” of obtaining photo credentials for major sporting events! That’s worth the price of the whole seminar right there!
The Business of Youth Sports Photography - This is an introductory course for photographers interested in the youth sports action photography market. The course will cover a range of topics including how to get started, which sports to shoot, the types of products offered, recruiting a dedicated staff, how to avoid shooting on spec, what types of services to offer, building a solid marketing plan, and lastly, how to be profitable. After all, isn’t that the reason for starting a business?
How to Shoot "Big Four" Sports Photography Seminar is an information jam-packed seminar that teaches you how to shoot the big four sports in US. The "Big Four" sports are Football, Basketball, Baseball and Soccer. Ben will cover a "When To", "Where To", "What To" shoot each sports. Also include "recommended" equipment for each sport.

If you are interested in attending one of Ben’s seminars or workshops, please email his office manager, Jessica HERE.

Pro Bono “How to Take Better Photos” Los Angeles Photography Seminars for Non-Photographers

Ben recently created a 30-minute, pro bono presentation titled, “How to Take Better Photos”. It’s a fast-paced, information-packed presentation designed for hobby-photographers to improve their ability to take better photos in just five easy steps.
In this mini-class, Ben shares some, simple, everyday and even common sense ways to take photos, that have proven very effective in making large improvements to the old ‘family snapshot’. He has presented this class to much local business, social and civic organizations, and it is always fun and rewarding for all who attend!

If you are interested in having Ben do a presentation for your group, please email his assistant Jessica HERE.