Join us for dinner, great conversation, and networking at Mt. Chalet before Tuesday's class. Everyone is welcome at the this meet-up event. Be sure to enroll in the class if you wish to attend afterwards. Class will be held just down the street at Woodward Camera.
Time: 4:30PM
Location: Mt. Chalet
Address: 32955 Woodward Avenue, Royal Oak, Michigan 48073
In this course, Ron and Bob go head-to-head in a friendly editing duel—one wielding Adobe Lightroom, the other Adobe Photoshop. Using the same image, each instructor demonstrates how they would approach editing, revealing the strengths, limitations, and creative possibilities of each tool. Students see firsthand how Lightroom handles efficient, non-destructive tonal and color adjustments, while Photoshop dives into detailed retouching, masking, object removal, and pixel-level control. By watching the edits unfold side-by-side, students learn which tool wins each round—and how to combine both into a powerful real-world workflow. This is meant to be a fun evening of instruction and open dialogue. We each have techniques that we use to quickly edit images, or spend weeks creating masterpieces. Let's dig into different methods and explore the tools we most commonly use. Ron will focus primarily on LR and Bob on PS. This is a fun class that we've wanted to do for a while, I hope you can join us.
Register early as space is limited.
Members are free. Guests must register and pay in advance. Register early for a discount. No refunds or onsite registration.
Instructors - Your instructors for the evening will be: Bob Meek and Ron Conigliaro. Participants will be given the study images so they can work along with us.
Everyone is invited for a pre class meetup -
Time: 4:30pm
Location: Mt Chalet
Do maternity or newborn inquiries pop up occasionally—and leave you wondering how to approach them with confidence? Maybe these sessions aren’t your main focus (yet), but you want to feel prepared when they come your way. This evening session with Tracie is designed for photographers who want a clear, supportive framework for attracting, serving, and retaining maternity and newborn clients—even if these sessions aren’t a regular part of your business.
We’ll talk through how to respond to inquiries, set expectations, create a thoughtful client experience, and build trust in a way that naturally leads to repeat and referral business (and yes—these concepts can be applied to any type of session or client). The class will wrap up with an open, "Ask Me Anything" discussion—an honest, no-gatekeeping space to ask real questions about pricing, communication, confidence, and what to do when maternity or newborn inquiries land in your inbox.
This is a precursor to tomorrow's Merit Class and a great opportunity to hear from one of the industry leaders.
Register early. Space is limited. Attendees must register and pay in advance. No refunds or onsite registration.
ABOUT TRACIE MAGLOSKY-POLLARD:
Tracie is an award-winning maternity and newborn photographer, educator, and mentor who is passionate about helping photographers move from feeling invisible to becoming confident, in-demand experts in their craft.
Her work is rooted in the belief that successful maternity and newborn photography begins long before the camera comes out—with thoughtful business foundations, calm leadership during sessions, and a deep respect for the vulnerability of new and expecting parents. What started as a love for storytelling and connection has grown into a multiple six-figure portrait studio in Cincinnati, Ohio, built on trust, elevated client experience, and timeless imagery.
Tracie is known for her ability to create peaceful newborn sessions, guide mothers into confidence, and design experiences that feel both supportive and refined. Through her teaching, she empowers photographers to strengthen their business structure, refine their maternity and newborn techniques, and edit with both creativity and compassion—skills that directly translate into stronger client relationships and sustainable growth.
Tracie is a Miller ’s Speaker Team member, with work featured in leading industry publications including Professional Photographer, Shutterbug, Rangefinder, Digital Photo Pro, Click, and more. She has been honored to speak on major industry stages such as Imaging USA, PhotoPlus Expo, WPPI, ClickCon, and ClickAway.
Her teaching style is equal parts entertaining, practical, and inspiring, and her goal is simple: to help photographers feel confident, capable, and fully supported—both behind the camera and in the businesses they ’re building.
10:00 am - 12:30 pm
12:30 - 1:30 pm Lunch
1:30 - 6:00 pm
