By Shutterbug Staff

March 6, 2007 — Aimed at professionals, enthusiasts, and amateur photographers throughout the New York tri-state area, Adorama Camera, Inc. has announced the launch of an affordable new educational series, Workshops@Adorama. (www.adorama.com/workshops)

“Our workshops will be taught by a world-class team of top photographers, digital processing gurus, and color experts,” notes Monica Cipnic, Program Director of Workshops@Adorama. “There will be workshops geared towards pro shooters, first-time digital camera users, and enthusiasts looking to improve their picture-taking skills.”

All workshops are conveniently scheduled for Sundays or weekday evening, on the newly constructed 5th floor of Adorama’s building at 42 West 18th Street, in Manhattan’s Flatiron District. Classes will be small and registration limited, providing students with an intimate setting for learning new skills and techniques.

In addition to the Workshops@Adorama course offerings, Adorama will be hosting Seminars and Special Events in conjunction with major photographic manufacturers.

Registration is currently underway for the Winter/Spring 2007 Workshops, online at: (www.adorama.com/workshops)

Workshops for April and May are:

April 2007

Pressing Buttons: Making the Most of Your Digital Camera’s Controls Instructor: Philip Ryan, Senior Editor of Digital Imaging, CNET.com Thursday, April 12, 2007 6:30-8:30PM Cost: $49.95

Wedding Photography: Increase Your Profits Through Creative Posing Instructor: Steve Sint, photographer and author Sundays, April 15 and 22, 2007 10AM-5PM Cost: $300.00 [Includes all model and prop fees]

Travel Photography: Beyond Being There Instructor: Arlene Collins, photographer and photo educator Sundays, April 15 and 29, 2007 10AM-5PM Cost: $175.00

Digital on Location: A Roadmap Instructor: Kenneth Rowe, photographer and digital guru Tuesday, April 17, 2007 6:30-8:30PM Coat: $100.00

Environmental Portraiture: People on Location Instructor: Bob Carey, commercial and fine art photographer Wednesdays, April 18 and 25 and May 9, 2007 6:30-8:30PM Sunday, April 29, 2007 10AM-5PM Cost: $150.00

The Business of Wedding Photography Instructor: Steve Sint, photographer and author Sunday, April 29, 2007 10AM-5PM Cost: $175.00

May 2007

Power Presenting: Create Distinctive Photographic Portfolios and Promotional Materials Fine-Tuned for the New York Market Instructor: Gina Alyse Lengyel, Director of Vue Represents Wednesdays, May 2, 9, 16 and 23, 2007 6:30-8:30PM Cost: $175.00

ABCs of Digital Photography and Digital SLRs Instructor: Steven Hirsch, editorial & fine art photographer, educator Sunday, May 6, 2007 10AM-5PM Cost: $125.00

Light, Geometry, Moment Instructor: Tod Bryant, commercial photographer and photo educator Tuesdays, May 8, 15, 22 and 29, 2007 6:30-8:30PM Cost: $150.00

**Additionally, March 2007 Workshops are being offered at special introductory prices:

Light, Geometry, Moment Instructor: Tod Bryant, commercial photographer and photo educator Tuesdays, March 6, 13, 20 and 27, 2007 6:30-8:30PM Cost: Introductory special: $125.00

The Working Photojournalist Instructor: Louis Lanzano, photojournalist and fine art photographer Wednesday, March 7, 2007 6:00-9:00PM Cost: Introductory special: $99.95

Exploring the Night: Life in New York City Instructor: Toby Old, fine art photographer and educator Thursdays, March 8, 15, 22 and 29, 2007 6:30-9PM Cost: Introductory special: $125.00

ABC’s of Digital Photography and Digital SLRs Instructor: Steven Hirsch, editorial & fine art photographer, educator Sunday, March 11, 2007 10AM-5PM Cost: Introductory special: $99.95

Digital Food Photography: Creating Delectable Images Instructor: Lou Manna, commercial & editorial photographer Sunday, March 11, 2007 10AM-5PM Cost: Introductory special: $200.00

The Power of Adobe Bridge in Photoshop Instructor: Maria Ferrari, photographer and digital workflow educator Monday, March 12, 2007 6:30-8:30PM Cost: Introductory special: $65.00

Digital Image Management: Keeping Your Assets in Line Instructor: Kenneth Rowe, photographer and digital guru Thursdays, March 15 and 22, 2007 6:30-8:30PM Cost: Introductory special: $125.00

Master Session: Understanding Exposure Instructor: Bryan Peterson, photographer, educator and author Sunday, March 18, 2007 10AM-5PM Cost: Introductory special: $125.00

Adobe Photoshop Raw: Advanced Techniques Instructor: Jean Miele, photographer and digital educator Sunday, March 25, 2007 10AM-5PM Cost: Introductory special: $125.00

For further information please contact Carl Nilson via email: carln@adorama.com or by phone, Monday-Thursday 9AM-6PM at 212-741-0401 ext. 2216.