Workshops

June ~ Nickerson Beach, Long Island NY 2-Day Workshop

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Join me for 4 sessions of photography during a 2 day hands on workshop at Nickerson Beach, Long Island, NY. We will be meeting in the parking lot at Nickerson Beach at 5:45am sharp for a morning session on June 2nd. We will take a break in the afternoon which should give you plenty of time to download and review your images. The afternoon/evening shoot on June 2nd will be at 6:00pm where we will once again meet in the parking lot. Sunday June 3rd morning session will meet in the parking lot at Nickerson Beach at 5:45am sharp. We will break in the afternoon, The afternoon/evening shoot on June 3rd will begin at 6:00pm and we will once again meet int he parking lot at Nickerson Beach.

June 2nd and 3rd- 2012
Cost $699.00
Rain or Shine
Sturdy tripod and long lens recommended
Nickerson Beach, Long Island, NY
A detailed info PDF will be sent to you suggesting lodging (if needed), gear and additional information on what to expect, wear etc..
Optional single shooting session available @ $195.00 per session.




Nickerson Beach 2-Day Workshop June




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Scott Vincent and I are excited to offer you a day of photography at New York’s world famous
Grand Central Terminal aka Grand Central Station. We will have a special group permit to bring our tripods and photograph inside Grand Central Station. We will work on HDR captures, long exposures, blurs, how to see creatively and much more. There are endless possibilities to create some great looking images at this spectacular venue.

There is an absolute limit of 10, so if you are even considering this workshop you will need to act quickly as 1/2 of the slots are already filled. Please note that because Grand Central is always open, this permit will, by necessity, have some restrictions which all participants will be expected to follow. We hope that you’re able to join us on this special workshop.
Date: June 16th 2012
Time: 11:00am -3:00pm
Place: Grand Central Terminal
Cost $195.00
Rain or Shine

* All photos except the center horizontal image in the card are Scott Vincents.



Grand Central Terminal





July ~ Nickerson Beach, Long Island NY 2-Day Workshop

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Join me for 4 sessions of photography during a 2 day hands on workshop at Nickerson Beach, Long Island, NY. We will be meeting in the parking lot at Nickerson Beach at 5:45am sharp July 14th for a morning session. We will take a break in the afternoon which should give you plenty of time to download and review your images. The afternoon/evening shoot on July 14th will be at 6:00pm where we will once again meet in the parking lot. Sunday July 15th morning session will meet in the parking lot at Nickerson Beach at 5:45am sharp. We will break in the afternoon, The July 15th afternoon/evening shoot will begin at 6:00pm and we will once again meet int he parking lot at Nickerson Beach.

July 14th and 15th- 2012
Cost $699.00
Rain or Shine
Sturdy tripod and long lens recommended
Nickerson Beach, Long Island, NY
A detailed info PDF will be sent to you suggesting lodging (if needed), gear and additional information on what to expect, wear etc..
Optional single shooting session available @ $195.00 per session.



Nickerson Beach 2 Day July Workshop




Manhattan Skyline Workshop

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Join Denise Ippolito and Scott Vincent for their annual Manhattan Skyline Workshop on the evening of
July 21st with a raindate of the July 22nd. Scott and I will help you create successful pre-sunset, twilight and post-sunset images. Together they will lead a knowledgeable, exciting and fun workshop full of diversity. By the end of the workshop, you will have learned how to see like the camera does for night-time photography, and you will come away with both iconic and one-of-a-kind creative images.

Date: July 21st raindate July 22nd
Time: 6:00pm sharp-9:00pm
Cost: $195.00 pp
A sturdy Tripod is highly recommended. Now is the time to bring out your wide angle, zoom, fixed and fisheye lenses. We will work on composition, long exposures, stitched panoramas, HDR’s and blurs.


Skyline-July 21st




Sunflower Field in NJ

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Join me in Northern New Jersey for a Sunflower Field 1/2 Day Workshop. We should have plenty of opportunities to capture some amazing field shots showing the overwhelming number of sunflowers as well as individual portraits and close-ups of these beautiful cheerful flowers. Bring an assortment of lenses: Macro, wide angle, telephoto and fisheye.

Date: Saturday August 11th, 2012 ~ Rain date Sunday August 12th
Time: 6:00am- 10:00am
Cost: $195.00
Breakfast included
* This event is sponsored by Manfrotto. A Joystick #222 Head by Manfrotto (a $145.00 value), the newer version of the one that I use to capture my flower images when not hand holding will be given away to one lucky winner during the workshop. The Joystick gives you a fluid grip movement that will enable you to quickly and easily get into almost any position.

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Sunflower Field Workshop



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Bloomin’ Ideas 2- Day Workshop and Slide Program
at Bok Tower Gardens ~ Lake Wales, FL (Central Florida)

Dates: Saturday February 23rd and Sunday February 24th 2013
Friday Feb. 22nd at 3:00pm ~ one hour Slide Program/Lecture “The Softer Side Of Macro” (open to the public).
Cost: $350.00 ~ $315.00 (garden members)
Time: 8:00am- 3:00pm both days

Join me for a 2 day in-the-field photography and digital post processing workshop. I will teach you about composition including what I like to call “going with the flow of the subject” (I’ll explain more about that during the workshop), how to use neighboring flowers to create pleasing backgrounds. I will talk about what elements to include in your compositions as well as what not to include. One of the biggest questions I get in the field is “How do you know where to focus?”, during the workshop I will explain how I decide where to focus. Other subjects covered will be effective use of DOF, proper exposure, working with extension tubes, reflectors and diffusers. All of my workshops are centered around using natural lighting.
During our classroom time and also during my lectures I will be going over the Photoshop Filters and Plug-ins that I use on a daily basis. My demonstrations will cover some of my favorite tips, techniques and also my favorite settings. Participants are urged to bring their laptops and join in on the exercises. The classroom section will also involve Image Critiques, participants are urged to bring to the classroom (3) images each that they want some feedback on. Listening and offering critiques will help you decide what you do like and don’t like about an image, which will help you in the field when creating your images.
If you would like to sign up for this workshop email me
*Admission to the gardens is included for Friday, Saturday and Sunday.



MIDWAY ATOLL BAA IPT ~ March 25, 2013

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MIDWAY ATOLL BAA IPT: March 25, 2013 (from Honolulu, Oahu, HI) 7-FULL DAYS OF PHOTOGRAPHY: $7895 ALL INCLUSIVE FROM HNL. Co-leader: Denise Ippolito. Limit: 15/Openings 0.

Midway is a world renowned wildlife photography destination that ranks right up there with Antarctica, East Africa, Japan in winter, and the Galapagos. And like the Galapagos, most of the wildlife is inordinately tame. Click on the composite image to enjoy a larger version.

What’s included? The round trip charter airfare from HNL to Midway and back, all lodging and meals on Midway. The food, both American and Thai, is killer good so do not plan on losing any weight, all associated national park fees as well as transport via large golf cart. For the most part we will stay together as a group. Those wishing to photograph on their own with some restrictions may rent bikes. Also included is in-the-field instruction. Informal image sharing and Photoshop instruction will be available most days for those sitting next to me or looking over my shoulder in the lobby of Charley Barracks early mornings, evenings, and during break time.

What’s not included: The cost of the airfare from your home to and from HNL. Your meals in Honolulu. The cost of your hotel room on March 24th and late check out if needed on April 2. Personal items and souvenirs purchased on Midway.





Workshop Info:

Participants are expected to have a working knowledge of their equipment including but not limited to exposure, f-stops and shutter speed.
A 50 % deposit is required to confirm your registration.
The full balance is due 60 days prior to the start of the workshop. To sign up for a workshop you can simply make a deposit by Paypal or credit card by clicking on the ADD TO CART button that is directly under each workshop listing. If you have a misc. amount due that is not listed please use the BUY NOW button that is listed just below and follow the easy directions that are posted there.

My Cancellation Policy: Deposit and balance paid will be fully refunded if cancellation is made prior to 60 days before the workshop start date and your slot is filled. No refunds will be given if cancellation is made less than 60 days before the workshop start date. I reserve the right to bring additional clients along on any given workshop.

I am available for private one, two and three day workshops. My rate is $750.00 per day and that will include two shooting sessions and one laptop session per day. 1/2 Day Private session available for morning or afternoon shoot only $450.00. My travel expenses and lodging if applicable will be priced accordingly.

I am offering afternoon workshops for camera clubs and other groups. These are a 3-4 hour hands on workshop at the location of your clubs choice. The workshop would be conducted on a Saturday or Sunday and would require a 10 person minimum. Entrance fees to the location would be separate and not included in my fee. Travel expenses and lodging for Out of State Clubs will be priced accordingly.


(Misc. Payment Amounts) If you have an odd amount as a balance due or if you are paying for a private workshop please use this button. Once you have entered an amount you will be directed to a page that will allow you to put in special instructions-please add a description
of what the payment is for. If I have any questions I will email you. Thanks






How to Make the Most of Your Workshop Experience

If you are taking a workshop the very first thing to do is come prepared. Make sure you have all your gear in working order and back-up gear in the event something goes wrong. A spare Camera body, extra batteries and additional memory cards, multiple lenses and a camera strap (in case you hand hold). Tripod, flash, flash batteries, camera manual, etc…. If this is a multiple day workshop you will most likely want to bring your laptop to download your memory cards-most folks forget their card readers and hard drives. I also bring a multi-outlet plug so that if the hotel has limited outlets I am prepared. Plenty of extra dry cloths, a spare pair of shoes and large plastic bags in case of rain. Cell phone and charger. If your workshop is in the summer months don’t forget to bring water, sunblock, hat and bug spray. All kinds of things can and will go wrong on a workshop -it just happens :) so do try to be prepared.

When we start off the workshops we have enough time (we are not pressed for time) to set up our gear and walk out to our starting position. As soon as I arrive I usually start rambling off things for folks to do-Like check their camera settings, adjust their tripods, check their batteries and cards, check for proper footwear, etc… I am never trying to bark out orders my intent is to keep the group moving-some folks like to poke around and while that is fine if you are on your own it is not really fair to the others in the group. If you are someone that requires a lot of time setting up and going to the bathroom and re-lacing your shoes or reorganizing your trunk THEN you may be doing all of that on your own in the parking lot and meeting up with the rest of us. I recommend if you are someone that likes to take your time – get to the shooting location extra early!

Folks sign up for workshops for a variety of reasons. Some clients sign up just to be brought to a location at the right time of year and to know in advance what they might expect. There are clients that join a workshop to shoot with others and make new friends. But most sign up to learn and in order to learn you will need to stay close by and listen. Be open to suggestions and try to concentrate on improving your weak points. Let me know in advance what you are having trouble with in the field. It makes no sense to tell me after the workshop that you would have liked to work on your compositions more…..

If this is a bird photography workshop please be respectful of the birds and their environment. We will go over the guidelines for each specific location that we will be photographing at as well as some general rules: No harassing, feeding, touching the birds, eggs or nest scrapes. No loud music will be allowed and no alcoholic beverages. No food permitted during the workshops so eat in advance. All of my workshops are non-smoking and I do ask that you refrain from smoking even in the parking lot as we are setting up.

I hope this information helps you make the most of your upcoming workshop, remember the most important thing is that you have fun and enjoy yourself :)


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One of my bird photography workshops at Nickerson Beach

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One of my Macro Workshops at Chanticleer Gardens

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One of my Manhattan Skyline Workshops
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One of my Camera Club Group Workshops

What some of my clients have to say:

Mark Donaldson writes:
It was a fantastic workshop. I know I learned a lot and spent most of my time watching and listening because both of you had so much to offer. Your enthusiasm and sincere enjoyment of photography came through! It was great that you presented complementary approaches to the subject (f2.8 vs f32) and you did it with great professionalism and humor. You both were attentive to your students and tailored your presentation to our interests. I would highly recommend it to others and wouldn’t change a thing!
hope to see you both again soon!
my best,
Mark

John Jakubik writes:
I enjoyed the workshop and can think of several things that I will definitely need to get going to try on my own. Such as the in camera high key, the matte prints for quick “fake” backgrounds, tips on using Fractalius. It may have been nice to get to other areas in the gardens but with only 3 hours there is only so much ground that can be cover and you kept things moving. You and Denise make a good team. Both of you got everyone involved and gave them chances to get the image.
I believe the price point and number of participants of the workshop was reasonable.
If you and Denise each have mailing lists please add my address to both of them, as I would attend another workshop with either of you.
Thanks for a good learning experience.
John Jakubik

Hali Sowle writes:
Thank you so much for a wonderful workshop this morning, you were just fantastic. I’ve got some wonderful pictures (and am seriously contemplating a 500mm lens. I’m going to see if I can talk my husband into your July workshop (if there are any openings left) or you may just see me again there, I learned an incredible amount along with taking some great images and good company.
Best regards,
Hali

Betty Wiley writes:
Hi Denise,
First of all, I want to thank you both so much for such a terrific workshop yesterday morning at Nickerson Beach. What a wonderful experience and I learned so much from both of you. I am going through my images this morning and I have so many shots that I just love. It was a great time and you are both superb instructors. I really liked your teaching style and you are both so approachable that I never felt uncomfortable or stupid asking questions.
Secondly, I would like to sign up for the next workshop at Nickerson beach at the end of July. I think you said it was July 24, but I am not sure. Let me know if you still have openings and I will send you the deposit.
Thanks again & best regards,
Betty Wiley

Linda Federico writes:
Hi Denise,
I wanted to thank you for your expert help at the William’s Nursery Macro class.
Your site is amazing b. t. w…. your photography is pure art. I have no expectations of ever taking pro quality bird images but I sure enjoy the hobby aspect for myself. I realized that I was afraid of the camera before I took the class, I’ve got over some of that fear now so thanks again!
Linda Federico

Steve Berkowitz writes:
Denise – I think I am going to buy a yearly pass to Longwood Gardens after the workshop yesterday. It really opened my eyes that I can do this stuff. You did a great job together.
Steve Berkowitz

Wayne and Chris Kliewer write:
Chris and I wanted to thank you and Denise for a wonderful morning at
Nickerson Beach. We picked up some pointers.
Thanks again for a wonderful class experience yesterday. Please pass
on our thanks and appreciation to Denise

Mike Lotito writes:
Just wanted to thank you for organizing a fun and informative workshop. We had a very nice group of people and I think everyone had to walk away with something.
Please sign me up for the morning workshop at Longwood Gardens. I look forward to joining the group.
Mike Lotito

Carole Wiley writes:
I would not have missed the workshop for anything. You did a great job. You both have a nice style and compliment each other nicely. I did get a number of images I like and I got a lot out of the morning.
Carole

Phil Witt writes:
Hi Denise–Just want to thank you for an enjoyable workshop at Longwood. I want to thank you, in particular, for your patient coaching with Becky. She enjoyed your instruction and is well on her way to mastering the mysteries of f/stops, DOF, ISO, etc. Please email me with any future workshops of yours.
Phil Witt

Douglas Bolt writes:
I appreciate the attention that you devoted to the group. Very helpful morning.
doug


MORE WORKSHOP KUDOS:

Denise.
Thanks for a great time Saturday. It was much more than I expected. Already using Lightroom and PS tricks. Look forward to shooting again with you soon.
Terrific day!
Pete

Hi Denise,
Thanks for yesterday. I had a wonderful time. The Purple Sandpipers were an extra treat.
Just wanted to send a quick note of thanks.
Jon

Hi Denise,
Thank you so much for all your teaching and guidance and friendship over
the last couple of weeks! I really enjoyed getting to know you better, and
learned a lot from you. I now have the books to peruse, and Topaz and
Fractalius to play with.
Thanks for everything!
Geri

From one of the participants at the Garden Club of America’s Photography Study Group Seminar which was held in Sarasota Florida. Denise was a great instructor and great person. I learned so much from her. I hope I can take another workshop from her. And I love her photography!
Thanks Denise,
Eloise Carson

Denise,
Thanks for all of your coaching and assistance last week. You definitely made the trip better and added to the experience. You give a good balance to Artie’s intensity. I look forward to being with you in Homer.
Thanks,
John

Hi Denise,
Just wanted to thank you for all your help at the IPT last week. It was really great to hang around listening to your suggestions throughout. I really did learn so much more this trip, although maybe it’s just taken longer for it to sink into my thick skull! I really feel my images are getting better, I’m seeing better things out of the camera and attribute that to you and Artie and of course all the co-leaders. You guys put together a really good group, lots of fun and great teachers. I do have to say your creativity really does inspire me, it just may take me awhile to get there. At Bosque I wasn’t quite so sure about the blurs, now I think it’s pretty neat, something to work on. I really hope we get the chance to shoot again sometime, maybe a trip east to your neck of the woods. Take care, and good luck with all your future projects.
Mark

Dear Denise,
Had meant to e-mail you after the Long Island IPT but things got really busy as soon as I got back. The holidays have given me some chance to catch up. Many thanks for the advise and instruction during the IPT – it truly was very helpful and appreciated. I did purchase the blur guide and am anxious to start trying some blurs (many of my photos are already unintentional blurs so I figure it won’t be too hard). Best wishes for the very best New Year.
Dick

Hi Denise,
I had such a wonderful time last week at Bosque and just wanted to thank you for all your help. I learned so much and had such a great time, It was a real hoot!! We had such a good group and an even better group of leaders, so willing to share their knowledge and help out at all times. The photography was spectacular but the people really made this trip special for me. I’ve always been pretty straight forward in my photography, but your creative influence has really got me thinking about new and different roads to follow and for that I’m forever grateful. I hope your future is bright and successful and I look forward to seeing and working with you again. All the best in the upcoming holiday season, take care.
Mark

Denise,
Thanks so much for the Blurry day at Bosque and for a good dinner. I enjoyed myself and obtained some good ideas.
Thanks and hope to meet again,
JP

Hello friend! I just wrote a short note to Art to let him know that my first IPT was a great adventure! I enjoyed your insights and ideas, and truly grew more confident in my knowledge of the tools that are available. It’s one of those things that you want to have as a “do-over”. I wish I was better at the beginning, but that’s why there are more beginnings. The photo’s that you posted from the week are exceptional. Thanks for the introduction to blurs, and know that I wish you well!
Thanks again, Deb Keller

Dear Denise,
It was a great pleasure to meet you in Bosque as I mentioned I love your creative images and indeed photo’s reflect the photographer, you are very nice too!
Hopefully you had a nice Blurry day in Bosque, a pitty I had to go back home, but I will enjoy the pictures on your website soon,
best wishes,
Jan

Hi there Denise.
You are on the leading edge of trendy!!
Your workshop was refreshing. A welcome addition to the BAA line-up.
Keep in touch.
Joanne

Denise:
I would like to say to you also that it was a pleasure spending time with you during the trip. And thanks for all the tips on composition in the field and Photoshop. I can tell you that I now am very aware of the background for a picture, as I realize that if there’s a tree right behind the bird’s head, it’s not a good picture. Believe it or not, I didn’t even see the background before, and your advice has made a big improvement in my technique.
Michael

Hi Denise,
I just wanted to thank you for an enjoyable time yesterday at Longwood Gardens.
I appreciate the insight you provided and the opportunity to shoot with you.
I love the fact that you have so much energy and enthusiasm for photography. . . A kindred spirit!
If you happen to be in my area of NJ or if you want to shoot in NYC some time, let me know and I’ll be happy to join you.
I hope to see you again soon.
Oh, and hopefully I’ll get to process my images in the near future.
Noreen B.

Thank you so much Denise, it was wonderful to be on the workshop with you again, you are a great mentor, and photographer and just plain fun to be around, you definitely made it a great weekend.
H. Sowle

Hi Denise,
Just wanted to let you know I really enjoyed the shoot and workshop Saturday night. Being my first ever workshop I did not really know what to expect. Both you and Scott were very helpful and I learned several new things, especially with regards to night photography. I am considering joining your Christmas Longwood Gardens workshop, if our schedule works out.
I especially appreciate how both of you were so friendly to my wife Dorothy, making her feel included, when she really was not a part of the workshop. She is the biggest fan of my photography and it always helps me to have her along on my trips.
Take Care,
Ken K.

It was great meeting you and a really nice group of fellow students. I also learned a few tricks to keep me thinking, and plan to return to Weehawken for a sunrise or moonrise in the near future.
Thanks for an excellent and fun workshop.
Debby L.

Denise,
Just wanted to thank you for an excellent workshop last Sunday. I thought the Graffiti Underground – Mugsy’s – Eastern State Penitentiary mix made for a perfect day of shooting. And thanks for the excellent composition and exposure tips – I’ve already seen some improvements in my ability to “see the shot”.
Thanks again – looking forward to my next workshop adventure.
Karl

Hi Denise,
I wanted to thank you for an amazing day of learning and fun. Your workshop was truly inspirational and fun. I will certainly be scheduling another one with you.
Debra Miller

Denise,
I really enjoyed the session especially the practical aspect of working with you at the Jetty — the on-going tips and guidelines you provided for composing, analyzing as you go, using the histogram and watching the blinkies will be invaluable and change my approach —- the hands-on with you there is so much more valuable than reading about techniques or just hearing about the techniques … all in all it was a great time ….
Terry D.

Hello Denise,
I am still telling “photo friends” about your amazing work as presented at the MLCC earlier this month. I am so glad to have met you and hope MLCC will be featuring a Photoshop workshop by you, as I will definitely be attending! Viewing your photography is like an escape into a perfect world!
Jackie

Denise,
Thanks for a wonderful day!
Because of that day I have a renewed interest in Nature Photography. Thanks!
Hope to see you out there.
Pete

Thanks for a GREAT workshop, Denise. The mill was a fabulous photographic adventure. I’m loading more than 600 images on my iMac right now —
Lori D.

Denise,
Thank you for a wonderful Saturday afternoon. Again, I totally loved every minute. Still going through all the photos. Thank you again and again. It was really fun and I learned a lot.
KK

Denise,
I had a blast. I learned some new techniques and went manual and I was actually comfortable doing so. It’s something I rarely do.
Thanks for a great workshop.
Tom Snyder

Dear Denise,
Thank you so much for your fabulous presentation(s) in Sarasota for the GCAPSG group. You were the shining star and everyone got such value out of your program, expertise and willingness to be helpful.
Jane Rogers

Hi Denise,
Jeanne and I thoroughly enjoyed last night’s presentation at the Lehigh Valley Camera Club. Not only did you present wonderful images but the stories and the post-processing behind them made the talk all the more entertaining and informative.
Don S.

Hi Denise,
Thanks for coming to the Lehigh Valley Photo Club last night. Your ornithology images are spectacular. I was so much reminded of John James Audubon’s Folio paintings. The light colored backgrounds you use make the birds really stand out. It was a pleasure listening to your enthusiasm as well as a feast for the eye looking at your gorgeous images.
Susan

Dear Denise,
Thank you so, so much for such a marvelous presentation and sharing your skill and gift with all of us last night. Your photography is just exquisite and so inspiring. Anyway, we all truly loved your time with us, your energy and your spirit.
Thank you again,
Kitty Kono
Main Line Camera Club

Hi Denise,
Thank you sooo much for your enlightening, inspirational and informative presentation last Monday. We all enjoyed your presentation and your easy approach to all the items covered. Very easy to follow and understand. You clarified many issues that we have been dealing with so now we can go out and try them. I especially appreciated the artistic approaches that can be used on all our photos.
Thanks From the Lansdale Camera Club Members

Canon Everglades Workshop
Denise Ippolito was a huge help. We dealt with pretty much every imaginable problem in a span of four hours. As always, the folks that stayed close to Denise and to me and asked lots of questions learned the most. It was Denise who actually led most of the group into the field well before sunrise while I stayed behind dealing with a variety of tripod, tripod head, and plate issues.
Thanks for you help. The folks loved you and I would
have been dead in the water without you there.
Art Morris

Denise,
I am late thanking you but, I want to thank you for making our 2011 Spring Foto Fun day such a success. Everyone there really enjoyed having you be part of our special day. We’ve never had a speaker who enveloped the day from the beginning to the end, from being one of our judges, interacting with attendees, providing a wonderful program, and providing door prizes and bringing handouts etc.
And thank you for my bag of goodies…that was very thoughtful of you.
Please keep us abreast of your successes in the coming years and I hope to catch up with seeing you at one of your programs.

Ken Sichel
President
DVCCC

Our speaker, Denise Ippolito was delightful, entertaining, engaging and very informative. She showed a collection of incredible bird photographs and explained her secrets for capturing such amazing images, including – ‘be on the scene first’ to get the best shots. She also showed a number of images which were manipulated in a Photoshop plugin called Fractalius. It creates unusual, eccentric artworks in a single step. The effects are based on extraction of so-called hidden fractal texture of an image. With it, you can also simulate various types of exotic lightings and high realistic pencil sketches. Everyone in attendance was mesmerized by Denise’s work. Check out Denise’s website for blogs, workshops and to download her amazing e-book tutorials.
Main Camera Club Blog

Denise,
I’m a member of the Ocean County Camera Club and attended your presentation Monday evening. I couldn’t stay after the meeting so I decided to drop you an email to tell you how wonderful your presentation was. In my opinion is was the best presentation we’ve had at the club in the few years I’ve been a member. It was informative, interesting, and presented in a very friendly manner.
BK

Denise,
I can’t tell you how much I not only enjoyed, but learned at your presentation … I’m looking forward to working with you some day when the weather gets nicer … your photos were great and your presentation was second to none … thanks again …
AK

Thank you for an awesome weekend! Your presentation was fantastic and all of the feedback has been awesome! Beginners and advanced photographers alike enjoyed it! Your workshops both days were great too! Thank you so much!!!
Lisa Cuchara

Hi Denise,
I thought the weekend was just wonderful. I learned alot, got some awesome shots, and just plain had a fantastic time. I can’t thank you enough for all of the personal help you bestowed upon me. I’m sure each attendee felt the same, but I really felt it was one on one rather than a group event. Now I have material to draw from for a long time to come. It means so much to an advanced beginner like me to be able to work with and watch you work, listen to how you think and what you are looking at, and then teaching me how I can make my shots better. I received more than I could have imagined from the workshops.
So thank you for the weekend,
Margo Bury