2015 SPEAKERS

Photography/Artist Speakers

Alyson Belcher
San Francisco, CA
Getting Lost
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Dan Burkholder
Palenville, NY
On the Road Again: Embracing Photography’s Ever-Changing Landscape
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Caleb Charland
Bangor, ME
From the Basement to the Backyard
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John Chiara
San Francisco, CA
Lands End
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Lisa Elmaleh
Pawpaw, WV
On the Road
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David Jimenez
Madrid, Spain
Playing with the Invisible
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Niniane Kelley
San Francisco, CA
An Accidental Visual Diary
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Amanda Means
Beacon, NY
The Memory of Loss
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Industry Experts Educate Session

Ed Brickler
Schererville, IN
Sponsor: Canson-Infinity
Know your Materials: 500 years of Papermaking
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Evan Parker
Seattle, WA
Sponsor: Moab/Legion Paper
Creating Fine Prints in the Digital Darkroom
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David Farmerie
Nashville, TN
Sponsor: Hahnemühle
The Profound Importance of Paper and Choice
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Matt Hill
New York, NY
Sponsor: Gradus Group
Overcoming Adversity In Night Photography
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Rick Berk
New York, NY
Sponsor: Lytro
The Next Step: Light Field Imaging
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Issues in the Business of Photography Session

Melissa Catanese
Pittsburgh, PA
Contemporary Photobook Perspectives
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Richard Kelly
Pittsburgh, PA
Copyright for Photographers in the Digital Age
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Stan Klimek
Pittsburgh, PA
The Subtle Craft of Creating Fine Art Editions for the Photographer
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Brian Taylor
San Jose, CA
Directors Perspective: Brick & Mortar and Virtual Galleries
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Workshops

All workshops take place Saturday (30) & Sunday (31) from 9am-5pm at Pittsburgh Filmmakers. Registration for the F295 Symposium is required in order to sign up for a workshop.

Inkjet Printing in an Alternate Universe
Instructor: Dan Burkholder
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Tintype Portrait Workshop
Instructor: France Scully Osterman
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Hands-on Electrophotography
Instructor: Tom Carpenter
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Multi-Color Gum Printing
Instructor: Brian Taylor
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Two Day Daguerreotype
Instructor: Jerry Spagnoli
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Travel Information

This years conference hotel is the Wyndham Pittsburgh University Center (same hotel we’ve used in the past with a new name). The conference rate is $133 for 1-4 people (find a buddy and save!). Mention code F295 when you call. You will have better luck phoning the hotel directly than if you try using their national 800 reservation line. Make your reservation at: 1-412-682-6200

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Registration

Registration for the symposium and workshops is now available using our convenient shopping cart. We look forward to seeing you in Pittsburgh. Register Now!

Schedule

Thursday, May 28

9-12noon
Morning session

12-2pm
Break

2-5pm
Afternoon session

5-9pm
* Industry trade fair
* F295 Members Salon Exhibition Opening

Friday, May 29

9-12noon
Morning session

12-2pm
Break

2-5pm
Afternoon session

5-9pm
* Open Portfolio Sharing
* Hillman Photo Initiative Film Screening: 7-8pm

Saturday, May 30

9am-5pm
Workshops at Pittsburgh Filmmakers

7-10pm
F295 Members reception

Sunday May 31

9am-5pm
Workshops at Pittsburgh Filmmakers

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2015 Sponsors