PTO 2009 The Programme

Who Attends PTO?
Unlike many courses and seminars PTO has never placed a restriction on who attends. PTO believes that today's amateur photographers are tomorrow's pros and therefore actively encourages non-professionals to attend. Each year PTO has an increasing number of non-professionals and assistants amongst their ranks, so do not feel that if you are an amateur you will in any way feel inferior or be treated differently. All who attend PTO are treated equally.

Many spouses and partners accompany their photographer delegates either to simply holiday and enjoy the great socialising at the end of each day or in many cases register as a delegate to help take in the myriad of information which is available from each workshop or seminar.

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Photographic Training in the sun - PTO
The twenty second annual Photo Training Overseas will take place in the beautiful resort area of Taba in Egypt. This promises to be the most stunning location to date, set at the far end of the Gulf of Aqaba on the Red Sea just below Eilat and opposite Jordan. Close to the Sinai Mountains with Cairo and Jordan's “Red Rose City” of Petra within touring distance.

The hotel is the Sofitel at Taba Heights. It is well equipped, luxurious and modern with interesting architectural features. All rooms are sea facing, generously proportioned and decorated in Egyptian style. Everyone who attends will be on “all-inclusive” which means you can effectively eat and drink as much food and alcohol as the body can absorb in a week. The speaker line-up is an interesting mix of well known practitioners from both the UK and overseas interspersed with exciting new talent. One thing is guaranteed – delegates will be considerably more knowledgeable at the end of the training week than when they left these shores.
Photographic Training with The Pryamids
Landscape photography will be covered by the ‘Doyen’ of this subject CHARLIE WAITE of ‘Land and Light’ fame. JIM LOWE will enlighten delegates on the finer points of Architectural photography whilst LIESBETH DAVIDSE from The Netherlands will enthrall with her imaginative take on her fashion style of portraiture. From the USA we have JANE CONNER-ZISER sponsored by the SWPP who is a Master Craftsman in Digital Art and an accomplished teacher. DAVE WALL will keep everyone on their toes bestowing the virtues of RAW and demonstrating Adobe Lightroom. Weddings are well catered for with Ireland’s new supremo the outstandingly creative PAUL CALLAGHAN whilst the UK’s brightest star KELLY HEARN will open minds with her unusual posing ideas. Completing the star studded line-up is LESLEY WOOD from Cheshire a relative newcomer on the scene who has become a specialist in photographing children outdoors. Regular features, such as evening seminars with different speakers on business related subjects, the popular print competition with superb trophies and the lively trade show remain in place. All this will combine with opportunities to shoot images using PTO models plus a glittering awards event and optional cultural trip at the end of the week.
Photography Holidays - PTO
Well if you want to join the ever-increasing number of satisfied photographers who make the annual pilgrimage, then you will be well advised to call the booking line on +44 (0) 161 483 3114 - to check availability as this event is usually fully booked before the end of summer.

The concept of using half the main speakers at the beginning of the week and the remainder in the second half of the week will continue to be employed. Each speaker will open with 'trailers' of their work to give delegates the opportunity to decide who they wish to see. In addition, there will be evening seminars on business marketing and other photography related subjects.
SPECIAL FEATURES
 
  • Ideal socialising & networking opportunities
  • Fantastic display of delegate images
  • Superb product exhibits from sponsors
  • Shoot your own images using PTO models
  • Great cultural trip and awards event
  • Daytime flights from three major airports
  • All-inclusive board arrangements
  • PTO is tax deductible for delegates
  • Easy monthly payment scheme
  • All rooms sea facing
  
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