PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP INSTRUCTORS
ERIC BLAIR - Founder of MediaPro University
and Professional Photographer
Eric often jokes of his first camera at age of 5 being a Kodak 126 medium format bought with 100 gum wrappers and 50 cents. Today, Eric uses several cameras, mostly Nikon and Pentax. Having seen the photography world change drastically over the last 10 years, so much technology has made it increasingly more feasible for the aspiring novice to make the leap into the professional realm of photography. When Eric's son graduated from high school, like many other students trying to decide what career decisions to make, the idea was conceived to create a school that would encompass all aspects of photography, but more importantly, to provide a short cut into the photo industry. Long gone, for the most part, are the dark rooms and developing film. Cameras have advanced to a level making it easier for anyone with a DSLR and a natural talent and eye to think seriously about a future in photography. Eric is equally excited to be teaming up with Carnival Cruise Lines in providing an exceptional teaching format for our student workshops.
Eric's strong photo style toward landscape and people has kept him busy in both photography and videography for over 35 years. Eric has a rare talent of capturing that which is not obvious to the average viewer, combining color, content and often depth of field, to produce the captivating and unusual style that makes his work unique.
Not only working as a freelance photographer, but Eric owns and operates a production company in the Los Angeles area.
Eric's strong photo style toward landscape and people has kept him busy in both photography and videography for over 35 years. Eric has a rare talent of capturing that which is not obvious to the average viewer, combining color, content and often depth of field, to produce the captivating and unusual style that makes his work unique.
Not only working as a freelance photographer, but Eric owns and operates a production company in the Los Angeles area.
- RICK ROSEN
Rick has been a professional photographer for over thirty years."It's my hobby, my profession, the subject that I teach to students and my artistic passion." He began taking photographs and printing in his own darkroom at the age of 8. Later in his career, Mr. Rosen was asked by renowned photographer Ansel Adams to teach at his workshops in Yosemite where, by observing this master, he was also able to refine his own skills in black and white photography, composition and lighting. "The thing I cherish most from my time with Ansel," he adds,"was discovering ways to capture the beauty of nature as it unfolds rather than trying to control it.
www.rickrosen.com
www.rickrosen.com
RAIKO HARTMAN
Raiko Hartman is an award-winning photographer known for his artistic originality and creative technical skills. He utilizes both current digital technology and traditional film formats in his work. Raiko received his Masters of Science degree in Photography from Brooks Institute of Photography in Santa Barbara, California. He has operated a successful commercial photography business for over twenty years. His innovative editorial work has been displayed in various fine art exhibitions, and he was featured in the book A Day in the Life of Hollywood. Raiko has also conducted technical lectures on advertising photography and creative lighting for Advertising Photographers of America. Raiko’s work focuses on people and product photography, and over his long career he has produced numerous national advertising campaigns for major ad agencies, corporate clients, and the entertainment industry. His clients have included Sony, Playboy, Microsoft, Harley-Davidson, Eastman Kodak, Bank of America, Taco Bell, People Magazine, and Warner Brothers. Raiko has recently published an academic book entitled Controlling Legal Ownership of Intellectual Property. Raiko works as a freelance commercial photographer in Los Angeles when he is not instructing students in copyright law and photoshops.
www.raikohartman.com
MICHAEL BURR
Michael Burr is a professional photographer with over 25 years experience shooting a wide variety of subjects both in the studio and on location. A graduate of Harpur College he enlisted in the U.S. Air Force in 1969 and did a one year tour of duty in Viet Nam as an English language instructor to the Republic of Viet Nam Air Force, a situation which provided him with opportunity to shoot a large number of B&W photographs of Sai Gon and environs. After discharge from the Air Force in 1971 he lived in Venice, CA before moving to Puerto Rico where he lived for over 5 years while travelling extensively throughout the Caribbean. He returned to California to pursue his photographic career in 1978 working in a number of studios in the L.A. area. From 1993 to 2003 he was the principal studio photographer for the NFL's Creative Services Division where he was responsible for shooting ads, book illustration, point-of-purchase materials, posters, product catalogs, events, celebrity players and aerials at 3 Super Bowls. After 27 years in Santa Monica he recently relocated to the Belmont Heights section of Long Beach where he has a studio.
Mr. Burr currently provides high-quality photographic services to a variety of clients including: DK Publishing, Media Projects, Inc, MediaPix, Inc., Nha Magazine, VH1, Antioch University, Billy Blanks Enterprises, SpinPhotos, Inc., The National Football League, Shoreline Publishing, Khmer Arts Academy and Good Times Video, Inc. among others. His work also frequently appears in books and magazines.
www.mburrphoto.com
DENNIS FINN
The photographs taken by Dennis Finn speak more than a thousand words. They are, unquestionably, the product of a master in cutting-edge media. From the United States to Europe and Asia, Finn's work in photography and cinematography has captured the world with a talent found in very few artists. Indeed, his work using the latest in film / digital technology and computer graphics have garnered him an impressive list of clients and numerous awards.
Growing up in New York, Finn experienced the centerpiece of true cultural interaction. Much like his travels around the world, as a boy, Finn was exposed to many different ideologies, customs, and way of looking at world that he now incorporates behind the lens. Notably, with a role model father who taught him how to draw and paint and an encouraging artistic uncle, Finn decided to follow his dreams into the world of fine arts.
Not surprisingly, Finn’s original training was in architectural design. However, after a few years successfully designing layouts, he decided to pursue acting, which he did for several years quite effectively until he realized his true passion wasn’t to be in front of a camera, but rather be a part of the magic behind it. Yet, working as an actor made lasting positive contributions to Finn’s career today.
Growing up in New York, Finn experienced the centerpiece of true cultural interaction. Much like his travels around the world, as a boy, Finn was exposed to many different ideologies, customs, and way of looking at world that he now incorporates behind the lens. Notably, with a role model father who taught him how to draw and paint and an encouraging artistic uncle, Finn decided to follow his dreams into the world of fine arts.
Not surprisingly, Finn’s original training was in architectural design. However, after a few years successfully designing layouts, he decided to pursue acting, which he did for several years quite effectively until he realized his true passion wasn’t to be in front of a camera, but rather be a part of the magic behind it. Yet, working as an actor made lasting positive contributions to Finn’s career today.
www.filmeye.com
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