Teaching
Keys to Creativity
or how to unlock and release yourself from the box you built!
It was often said, "give a person a fish and you have feed them for a
day, teach them to fish, and you feed them a lifetime!" While this program
will not teach you to fish or how to create an image “just like Al's” it
will help to stimulate your creativity!
If you feel you are stuck in a rut or you are looking for a different
way to approach your imaging, this seminar may help. Have you ever wondered
why you sometimes don't “see” things? How come your images have taken on a
“cookie cutter” look?
Al Di Campli,CPP,M.Photog.Cr.,FP-PANJ. from Broomall, PA will
offer insights into how he “thinks” and “sees”. You may be familiar with
Al's unique style of imaging which has won Kodak Gallery, Fuji
Masterpiece, Court of Honor. “Best of ...” Awards and selected for both
the Epcot Center and the PPA Traveling Loan Collection. You may have
seen his image “Closed for the Day” on the cover of the 2002 PPA
General Collection Book.
Al believes his “state of mind” really makes the difference in finding,
seeing and creating images that utilizes his skill and abilities to their
fullest. He would like to help everyone find the key to unlock the box they
may have unwittingly built blocking their creativity. Since we are all
unique individuals, this seminar will be designed to help you become more
creative at your specialty, not teach you someone else's. Bring an open mind
and your sense of humor, and find out why your mind is like an umbrella!
Certification Course
In July of 1996, Al earned the coveted Certified Professional Photographer (CPP) from the Professional Photographers of America and was recertified in 2001.He began teaching a certification course to other professional photographers in 1997. His efforts with this program have led to a dramatic increase in the percentage of professional photographers who have attained certification. The success of this program has gained national recognition and as a result Al has been invited to teach certification at many different venues. Among them the nationally acclaimed PPA School in Atlanta GA, the prestigious Triangle Institute of Professional Photography in Pittsburgh Pa., Long Island Photo Workshop in New York, and the Florida School of Professional Photography. He has also address the 1999, 2001 and 2002 national conventions of the PPA, on the benefits of certification. Al teaches an eight week (eight four hour classes) certification course twice yearly (January and August) at his Studio located in Broomall PA (see contact page). His style is down to earth and entertaining. He is available to teach to small groups, schools and for private tutoring. He has given programs to professional groups throughout the US which have been described as informative, educational and entertaining. His program Weddings; A Synergistic Approach continues to receive glowing reviews. Many photographers have credited Al with helping them take a new look at their approach to weddings and refocus the direction of their business helping them achieve their goals.
CPP
Founded in 1880 the Professional Photographers of America is the largest and oldest trade organization for professional image makers. The association establishes standards for more than 14,000 individual members and 214 affiliated groups world wide. In addition to the Master of Photography, Photographic Craftsman Degree, Al Di Campli has also earned the coveted PPA Certified designation. Certification is only given after meeting rigorous requirements designed to measure a photographer’s artistic ability, technical proficiency and business competency. This certification of professional excellence is held by fewer than 3% of all professional photographers. Al has embarked on a mission to raise the level of competency in the industry. He currently teaches a certification training program that has received national acclaim and lead to a dramatic increase in the number of Professional photographers who are now Certified.
About
Al
A.D.C. Photography Inc. opened its first studio in Broomall,
Pennsylvania in 1993 under the guidance of Al Di
Campli,CPP,M.Photog.Cr.,AFP-PPANJ. His many years of experience
photographing weddings, portraits, schools, and fashion, along with aerial
architectural, fine art and commercial photography prepared him well for the
rigors of operating an independent full service studio.
His talent and style have led such companies and organizations as
Smith-Barney,Toyota Motors, Keystone Foods, Schiffer Publishing, The
Leukemia Society of America and The Upper Darby Police Youth Athletic League,
to utilize his creative skills. His images have been featured in many
newspapers, magazines, brochures and promotional pieces. He has also
contributed to both Animation Art, the Early Years 1911 to 1953 and
Animation Art, the Latter Years 1953 to 1993 by Jeff Lotman.
Al’s commitment to excellence and client satisfaction is reflected in
his membership and involvement in the following professional organizations:
Professional Photographers of Pennsylvania (PPA of PA) were he has
earned the "Service Degree", “Print Degree” and the PPA
of PA “Certified Professional Photographer’s Degree. He servers on
many committees and sits on the Board of Governors. As a result he received
the State’s top service award, “The President’s Plaque” at the
2004 annual Convention. His prints, wedding albums and folio’s have won many
awards including "Best Digital Image" of 2000, 2002, 2003
along with numerous “Kodak 'Gallery “ and “Fuji
Masterpiece” Awards as well.
The Professional Photographers of New Jersey (PPANJ) were
he is an Associate Fellow of Photography and serves in
numerous capacities. He was elected the President of the
Southern Region PPANJ (2000-2001) where he was named
“Photographer of the Year” in 2003. His digital images and folio’s
have won numerous “Best of Show”. "Kodak Gallery " and
"Court of Honor" Awards at their annual print competitions.
He has served on the Standards Committee (1999-2000) of
the Professional Photographers of America (PPA),and is the
Certification Liaison for New Jersey. In July of 1996 he earned
the coveted Certified Professional Photographer (CPP)
designation from the PPA . He began teaching a certification course to other
professional photographers in 1997. His efforts with this program have led
to a dramatic increase in the percentage of professional photographers who
are now certified. The success of this program has gained national
recognition and as a result Al has been invited to teach at many different
venues and PPA affiliate schools across the US. He has addressed the 1999
and 2001 national conventions of the PPA, on the benefits of certification.
He has given programs to professional photography groups across the
country which have been described as informative, educational and
entertaining. He was selected by Polaroid as a creative use's
consultant to teach the SX-70 emulsion manipulation technique for turning a
photograph in to a French Impressionist style image.
As a result of his instructional efforts he received his
Photographic Craftsman Degree from the PPA at there national
convention in 1998, and was invited to join the American Society of
Photographers. His images have won National honors and been selected for
both the prestigious loan and general collections, in addition to the
Kodak Epcot Center Collection. One of his images “Closed for
the Day” was selected on the cover of the 2002 PPA General
Collection Book.. This coffee table sized book features
“judges choice, blue ribbon” or “merited” images from
around the world. Al received the Master of Photography Degree
at the 2004 National Convention.