Thursday, February 02, 2006
Author: Mike Brennan
Source: Mitechnews.Com

Photoshop Soup2Nuts Conference To Attract Digital Photo Experts

ANN ARBOR - Photoshop, the popular digital photography software, was invented by former University of Michigan PhD student, Thomas Knoll, whose love of photography revolutionized the medium. In June, Knoll and his wife Ruth, will co-host the third annual Photoshop Soup2Nuts conference, which will attract some of the world's top digital photography experts to Washtenaw Community College.

Photoshop Soup2Nuts also will promote digital imaging, the work flow and the technology of this creative industry, said Ruth Knoll. In its three years of existence the event has become a “Who’s Who” in the business, bringing digital imaging talent to the Ann Arbor area from across the country. The conference is scheduled for June 23-24.

"Although the event is to educate the attendees the real heart of the event is to raise money for organizations vested in the mission of the event," she said. "These organizations are asked by the Andrah Foundation to submit beneficiary grant requests to participate in the event and to be a recipient of the funds raised. Photoshop Soup2Nuts’ core value is to find new and creative ways of support for educational organizations and programs, especially those among our population who otherwise would never have had an opportunity to partake."

2006 Andrah Foundation Beneficiaries include:

• Michigan Center for Photographic Arts (www.dalefisherphoto.com)
• Michigan Theater (www.michtheater.org)
• Michigan Women’s Foundation (www.miwf.org)
• Washtenaw Community College (www.wccnet.edu)

Besides Knoll, presenters include Ben Willmore, Bruce Fraser, Doug Elbinger, James Partridge, Jeff Schewe, Katrin Eismann, Scott Kelby and Seth Resnick.

Registration options include:

Exhibitor’s Hall $25 per person. Photoshop Soup2Nuts will showcase an exhibitor’s hall with national and local companies prominent in the world of photo imaging. As a part of the exhibitor’s hall experience, portfolio reviews will be offered from the pros with each 15 minute session offering tips from the top professionals. This pass also allows attendance at the GREAT GRAPHIC MAKEOVER; a wild, fun event you must see to enjoy.

Day Passes: $150 per day/per person. You can’t make it for two days, but still want to walk on the wild side? Pick your day to jump on the safari bus… day passes include registration for sessions and workshops as well as access to the Exhibitor’s Hall.

Photo shoot and dinner at the Toledo Zoo - $125 per person Let us take you on a safari through the wilds as we explore the animals of the Toledo Zoo. We will grab our cameras and head down to the zoo on Friday night, June 23. The zoo will be open to just conference participants as we explore the wild animals and enjoy a feast! Dinner, travel, and instruction from the best are included in this jungle of a good time.

A full registration to Photoshop Soup2Nuts 2006 - at $350 - will give you total access to the conference, which includes two full days of sessions and workshops, special events, the Toledo Zoo event as well as tips from the experts and know-alls in the world of digital photo imaging.

The conference also is a great spot for anyone trying to reach the digital photography crowd to showcase and promote their products and services. The cost is $250 for an eight-foot table within an 8 foot by 4 foot exhibit area. The fee includes a table with two chairs.

For further information, click on Photoshopsoup2nuts.com