The background is the often overlooked fourth dimension of studio photography. It is the background that helps to make the statement in a portrait. Discover the power of backgrounds and put new life and excitement into your studio photography! Get the edge on the competition. Put excitement into your photography and get paid for it. Work smarter but not necessairly harder. Dazzle your clients with totally new and exciting ideas. Set up and use Virtual Backgrounds in nearly any environment. Use Virtual Backgrounds with almost any type of lighting. Make total background control work for you. Create your own background images. Select the right background for the subject. Develop new, creative poses that fit with the background. Understand the technical aspects of Virtual Backgrounds.

At the conclusion of this workshop you will have a new appreciation for the power of the background to enhance your creativity and profits! Download complete information here. (900k pdf)

Virtual Backgrounds presents its highly successful workshops devoted entirely to the use of Virtual Backgrounds projection systems. The workshops have drawn photographers from across North America and many countries abroad. The workshop enables participants to begin to see the magnitude and depth of implementing background projection into the studio. Composed of lectures, demonstrations and lots of hands-on time, the three day program is combined with helpful information on creating your own backgrounds as well as developing the use of Virtual Backgrounds as a strong marketing and sales tool for your studio. On the third day of the workshop, a guest speaker is brought in to present their own personal experience with using Virtual Backgrounds.

In this workshop, you will receive intensive hands-on training devoted entirely to the use and marketing of Virtual Backgrounds. Workshops are regularly scheduled throughout the year and are held at the Virtual Backgrounds teaching facility in San Marcos, Texas (30 miles south of Austin and 50 miles north of San Antonio). Download complete information here. (900k pdf)

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Jim Wilson, PPA Certified, Cr. Photog.

Jim is a graduate of the Brooks Institute of Photography. Before joining Virtual Backgrounds, Jim was employed for 19 years with Abey Studios (located in Youngstown, Ohio), one of the most innovative studios in America. While at Abey, Jim developed special effects techniques earning him wide-ranging recognition and awards for exhibitions at local, state and national levels. Jim has presented seminars on Virtual Backgrounds across the USA, Canada, Mexico, Korea and the Carribbean. He has also instructed at the Golden Gate School of Professional Photography, the Triangle Institute, and the Winona International School of Professional Photography. Currently, Jim is the Vice President of Education and Customer Service at Virtual Backgrounds. He has served as the primary instructor of the workshop series since its inception.

If you have questions or would like to get more information, email Jim at jim@virtualbackgrounds.net

Virtual Backgrounds also sponsors a number of speakers who regularly give presentations that involve virtual backgrounds.  These speakers include: Joseph and Louise Simone, Rick Avalos, Trevon Baker, Terry Deglau, Rick Harding, Shirley Robinson and others. If you are a program coordinator for your association and want an interesting speaker who will talk about background technology, call or e mail Virtual Backgrounds for more information.

Our consultants are also available for private training at your location or ours. Give us a call for details.

Our Guarantee

We guarantee that this workshop will be one of the most important photography workshops that you have ever attended or your paid tuition will be immediately refunded!

Now PPA Merit Approved!

Attendees who are PPA members in good standing receive one merit toward degree status.

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