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For PRO Eyes Only!
A digital revolution is sweeping our entire civilization. At Michael Minner PHOTOGRAPHY we're abreast of the latest technology, offering images made with a digital camera to clients that require them for their websites or in house publications. Recently some digital glamour portraits were made for a modeling agency. Take a look at some of the samples that follow.
 
 
 On April 27, 1998, more than 150 studios around the United States and Canada will sponsor one-day information-rich programs on a variety of photographic and business management topics. Michael Minner, Master Photographer of Michael Minner Photography in Salisbury, plans to participate locally in PPA/Winona Continuing Education System's Super Monday.
Michael Minner will teach his fellow image-makers specifics regarding the implementation of dynamic compositional design elements in the successful preparation of images for both clients and competition. This six-hour program, "Compose, Compete, and Complain!", will be held in Salisbury, MD at Minner's studio located at 939 Mount Hermon Road. The registration fee is $99. PPA members receive one educational merit towards one of PPA's degrees in photography.
A member of PPA since 1981, Michael Minner is donating his services for the fund raiser.  Proceeds from the event will be used to support educational programs for members of Professional Photographers of America, Inc. and others in the photographic profession. Minner, who holds degrees in mathematics and education as well as the coveted Master of Photography degree, is a nationally recognized authority on composition theory. His program will demonstrate how viewing the world in which we live, in general, and viewing our subject, in particular, with a critical eye can lead to the creation of more compositionally sound images for clients. "The Rule of Thirds is a universally accepted code for artists, but few professionals have a sound basis for its understanding," says Minner. "The rule itself is actually inherent in nature. The same beauty that humans find in their universe can be applied to his/her creative endeavors."
Winona provides an international center for continuing education to professional imagemakers to improve their skills, overall knowledge and motivation. Experienced "hands-on" courses covering specialized photographic subjects and techniques are offered to professionals on an ongoing basis.
PPA, the world's oldest and largest association for professional photographers, has helped imagemakers worldwide grow professionally through its educational services since 1922.
For more information about Super Monday, or other photographic educational seminars call Winona International School of Professional Photography at (800) 742-7468 Ext. 266 or (404) 522-3030 Ext. 266.
 During my entire career I have relied exclusively on quality films manufactured by Kodak. Currently I am using PRO100 film for portraiture in the studio as well as on location. I recently made the switch from Vericolor (VPS) in order to take advantage of the slight increase in film speed and color saturation that PRO100 allows. When the occasion calls for a softer image I still employ VPS. Both films provide excellent enlargements with fine grain. I rate VPS at an exposure index of 80 and PRO100 at its published ISO of 100.
Under low light portrait conditions I use PMC400 and rate it at 320. It also gives me excellent prints as large as 30x40.
I have absolutely no doubt that the best lab for portraiture in the United States, in terms of quality, service, cost, and turn-a-round time is Miller's Professional Imaging in Pittsburg, Kansas. They service only professional photographers and they place a limit on the number of studios that can conduct business with them. This means that my studio gets the attention it deserves 365 days a year. I highly recommend that you contact them and place your studio on their account waiting list.
 Michael Minner, M. Photog., who also has degrees in mathematics and education, is pleased to offer educational programs for your group, school, or association.
Some of the topics made available in programs that last from one hour to all day relate to the following topics:
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