Adobe Creative Suite 5 Global Launch Event

Saturday, April 3rd, 2010 | Events | 1 Comment

Studio Altius
April 12, 2010
10:00am (plan to arrive 15-20 minutes early)

Come on over to Studio Altius to watch the Adobe Creative Suite 5 Global Launch Event.  Make sure to arrive a few minutes early because the presentation will begin promptly at 10am.  Please RSVP to david@studioaltius.com if you are planning to attend. Coffee will be flowing! Here are a couple of teasers for the AMAZING THINGS to look forward to:

Content Aware Fill:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NH0aEp1oDOI

Puppet Warp:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4nAklIkMy4g&feature=player_embedded

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Studio Altius News – April 2010

Saturday, April 3rd, 2010 | Events, General, Workshops/Classes | No Comments

Studio Altius News and Events:                                                

Wow…the schedule is loaded here at Studio Altius and we are excited about what is coming up at Studio Altius.  The St. Louis Photographers Showcase is going to be BIG, make sure to check it out!  If you want to support Locks of Love, check out our Cirque du Cheveux.  Students, have a look at FRESH 2010, it is an all student photography show, very much like our annual SEEN show except exclusive to students.

ST. LOUIS PHOTOGRAPHERS SHOWCASE
The Showcase is a little bit of self-promotion, a little bit of March Madness tournament action, a lot of great photography, a whole lotta fun, and the greatest game to hit the St. Louis photography community since…ummm…forever!  Anyway, go to the website and check out more details, and sign up online.  Deadline is April 12th, and first images must be submitted by April 13th.
http://www.showcase.studioaltius.com

WORKSHOPS AND CLASSES
Sign up for 4 workshops and get a 20% discount!  Increase your photography skills.

Here are the upcoming workshops and classes:
Friday, 4/16 (5:30-9:30pm) – Studio Lighting Workshop
Saturday, 4/17 (10am-noon) – Manual Photography Workshop
Saturday, 5/8 (noon-2pm) – Manual Photography Workshop
Mondays, 5/10-6/14 (6-8pm) – Digital Photography Course
Tuesday, 5/11 (10am-2pm) – Studio Lighting Workshop
Saturday, 5/15 (noon-4pm) – Portraiture Workshop
Friday, 5/28 (6-8pm) – Photoshop Lightroom Workshop
Tuesday, 6/1 (6-8pm) – Manual Photography Workshop
Friday, 6/11 (7-8pm) – Intro to Digital Photography Workshop
Saturday, 6/19 (noon-4pm) – Stock Photography Workshop
Saturday, 6/26 (noon-4pm) – Studio Lighting Workshop
Mondays, 6/28-8/2 (6-8pm) – Advanced Digital Photography Course
Thursday, 7/8 (10am-noon) – Manual Photography Workshop
Saturday, 7/10 (noon-4pm) – Portraiture Workshop
Saturday, 7/17 (noon-4pm) – Fashion Photography Workshop
Saturday, 7/31 (4-8pm) – Advanced Studio Lighting Laboratory
Wednesday, 8/4 (6-8pm) – Photoshop Lightroom Workshop
Saturday, 8/7 (10am-noon) – Manual Photography Workshop
Thursday, 8/12 (6-8pm) – Intro to Digital Photography Workshop
Saturday, 8/21 (noon-4pm) – Studio Lighting Workshop
Saturday, 8/28 (10am-2pm) – Photoshop Basics Workshop
 
Remember to email or call with your interest to participate, but we can only hold your spot with paid registration.  If you are a part of a group and would like to have a private class just for your group, feel free to contact us.

 

CIRQUE DU CHEVEUX (Locks of Love Photoshoot)
Studio Altius
Saturday, June 5, 2010
1-5pm

We are going to have several stylists giving free haircuts for donations to Locks of Love, circus performers providing entertainment, and we will be doing fun photoshoots of the fresh coifs.  Proceeds from prints sales go to Locks of Love.  So, if you have long hair that you would like to donate to Locks of Love, then contact us to reserve a spot!  If you are a photographer and would like to volunteer for this event, let us know your interest.  For more information about Locks of Love, visit: www.locksoflove.org for more information about Cirque du Cheveux, visit: www.studioaltius.com/events/cirque

FRESH 2010
Student Photography Show
Studio Altius
July 9-26, 2010

DEADLINE FOR ENTRIES IS JUNE 1, 2010.

Studio Altius is inviting full-time student photographers to submit artwork for FRESH 2010, a photography show of some of the best work being created by St. Louis-area student photographers. The finalists are selected by a blind jury.  The top 50 pieces will be displayed in the FRESH 2010 show at Studio Altius during the month of July.  Additionally, a photo-book will be made showing off the finalists plus several other standout images.  This book will be available to purchase during the run of the show.  The entry fee for this show is only $5, you may enter as many times in as many categories as you wish, however, you must submit a new entry fee for every piece you enter.

Check it out: www.studioaltius.com/prophoto/contests

PHOTOGRAPHY BREW-HA-HA
Studio Altius
Friday, April 9, 2010
6:30pm – 9:30ish

Come spend a relaxed evening at Studio Altius filled with social networking, photography discussion, and delightful beverages. This event is open to all levels of photographers. Come get connected with other photographers in town, learn about various topics in photography, bring some new images to show off, hey…even bring old equipment you are looking to unload, whatever floats your boat! Admission is $5 or a 6-pack of beer or a bottle of wine or five dollar’s worth of snacks/soda.

This month’s feature coincides with the Maplewood ArtsWalk, the topic will be an fine art photography Q&A, portfolio review, and discussion Studio Altius staff and photography professor Russ Rosener (St. Louis Community College-Florissant Valley).
http://www.studioaltius.com/events/brew20100409.html

Future Brew-Ha-Ha’s:
May 18, 2010
http://www.studioaltius.com/events/brew20100518.html

June 9, 2010
http://www.studioaltius.com/events/brew20100609.html

July 14, 2010
http://www.studioaltius.com/events/brew20100714.html

STUDIO RENTALS
Studio Altius exists to be a resource for professional and serious amateur photographers.  We will be glad to help if you need it!
Rental Ratesheet:
http://www.studioaltius.com/prophoto/Studio%20Altius%20Ratesheet.pdf
We also SELL studio equipment such as seamless paper, muslins, stands, etc.  Check it out here:
http://www.studioaltius.com/prophoto/specials/sales.html

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Gateway Challenge Cheerleading Competition

Thursday, April 1st, 2010 | images, sports | No Comments

We recently photographed the Gateway Challenge Cheerleading Competition for the Champion Spirit Group.  Here are a few highlights of some really talented young athletes. The rest of the images are available on our sports photography website, www.athletephotography.com.

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St. Louis Photographers Showcase

Friday, March 12th, 2010 | Events | No Comments

The St. Louis Photographers Showcase is on its way here!  Part photographer promotion, part photography exhibition, and a whole lot of fun!  This IS photography March Madness!  Show off your best work, compete with other photographers for prizes, get your friends involved in helping you win…maybe throw around a little good-natured smack talk!  Who is the best in town?  We will find out soon enough!  The era of the competitive photography league has begun!  Click below for details and to register!

St. Louis Photographers Showcase

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Stock Photography

Saturday, March 6th, 2010 | Stock Photography, Workshops/Classes | No Comments

So a frequent question over here at Studio Altius revolves around the topic of stock photography.  The industry of stock photography has changed dramatically over the past ten years.  Now stock has become accessible for new photographers to enter the market as well as for image buyers to get amazing commercial photography on a budget.  We periodically offer a stock photography workshop to help photographers profit from shooting stock, and we have our own stock portfolio available for those commercial clients looking for some great images.  Feel free to pop on over and have a look!  Just click on the banner below!

View My Portfolio

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