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Two powerful educational opportunities are available all summer and this fall for photographers looking to improve their craft and find a competitive edge. David Ziser’s Digital Wake-Up Call, A New Dawn, is travelling to multiple cities over the coming months, and Brianna Graham Workshops will offer three-day intensive workshops in Washington, D.C., Seattle, and Grand Rapids, Mich.

David Ziser’s Digital Wake-Up Call, A New Dawn is on the road with full schedule throughout 2009. The next stops on the tour include Los Angeles-Burbank, Calif., May 18; Ontario, Calif., May 19; Irvine, Calif., May 20; San Diego, May 21; New Orleans/Baton Rouge, May 26; and Houston on May 28.

The tour will then continue its swing through Texas and into Oklahoma City, Louisville, and Cincinnati in early June. A summer hiatus will be followed by a slew of dates throughout the Midwest, the Northeast, and the Southeast, ending in Nashville on Nov. 12.

The evening seminar features three segments: Lighting and Photography, Magic Bullet Techniques, and Making Your Business More Profitable. Topics that will be covered include 32 ways to use your on- and off-camera flashes for creative and dramatic effects; ten of the best camera settings and lens choices for creating striking images on every job; seven ways to use the new DSLR video capabilities to transform your product offerings; ten Magic Bullet techniques to make your digital workflow nearly effortless, highly efficient, and fun with today's top software from Adobe Lightroom, NIK, and LumaPix: FotoFusion; and 20 new product and marketing ideas targeted to today's customers which will add substantially to your bottom line.

Registration is $59 with a sponsor discount code and $79 at the door. There’s a chance to win over $2,500 in door prizes per city and one of four Grand Prizes, each worth over $5,000. Program bonuses will also be provided at each seminar, such as a Tour Handbook, a two-hour DVD with extended program content, rebates, free association memberships, subscriptions, and more. For more information, go to the Digital Wake-Up Call website or call 800-292-2994.

Brianna Graham Workshops are three days of intensive, hands-on study in cutting-edge urban photography techniques. On Day One, workshop attendees will follow Brianna through downtown streets to see firsthand how she photographs in an urban setting. Learn how to choose interesting locations, find beautiful light and rich textures, and how to capture unique images in an ever-changing environment. Plan on working in groups (with models), as well as watching Brianna photograph live.

Day Two is dedicated to finding out exactly how Brianna gets her look in Photoshop. You will learn post processing and workflow techniques, and see them implemented in real time. You will learn how Brianna has built a strong word-of-mouth business with little need for advertising. Also, learn about her marketing style, see the unique products she offers to her clients, view product samples, discuss pricing strategies, and lots of other great topics.

Studio Lighting Day is an optional add-on for an additional $500 and is held the day before the posted dates. Learn how Brianna implements studio lighting using various light modifiers to create stunning results. Work in very small groups with models and lots of one-on-one instruction. Spots for the studio lighting portion will be limited to ten attendees only. This will allow a smaller, more intimate group catered just for those that would like to add studio lighting to their list of offerings.

The Urban Session Workshops will be held May 31 – June 1 in Washington, D.C.; July 26-27 in Seattle; and Oct. 18-19 in Grand Rapids, Mich. The price for the two-day session is $1,150. For more information and to register, visit the Brianna Graham Workshops, call 616-855-2196, or email workshops@briannagraham.com.