Kubota Image Tools Announces Spring 2008 Digital Photography Bootcamp Workshop

Kubota Image Tools is pleased to announce its 15th Digital Photography Bootcamp workshop April 20-25, 2008. Bootcamp, taught by renowned photographer Kevin Kubota, is a 5-day workshop for professional photographers designed to supply all of the technical know-how to run a successful digital portrait/wedding studio; at the same time, it encourages continued development of a photographer’s unique style and creativity.

“It's completely satisfying for us at Kubota Image Tools to see photographers of all levels coming together at Bootcamp and getting excited about their photography and businesses all over again. At every workshop, I witness the light bulbs going on and hear the post-program success stories and it's very gratifying,” said Kevin Kubota, Idea Guy of Kubota Image Tools. “There's no need for anyone to learn digital the hard way or to feel alone – all the information is available to photographers and the goal behind Bootcamp is to make it easier for photographers to embrace the digital workflow in their business and their lives.”

A few of the many things that are covered during Bootcamp include:

1) Style, creativity, and inspiration
2) Digital capture techniques with live models
3) Workflow from start to finish
4) Photoshop® essentials and fine art techniques – including the new features of CS3.
5) Presentation and sales techniques: slideshow DVD's, web, printing, etc.
6) Marketing and business essentials

Spring ’08 Bootcamp Details:
When: Sunday, April 20 through Friday, April 25, 2008
Where: Rock Springs Guest Ranch (www.RockSprings.com) Bend, Oregon
Cost: $2,495.00 including lodging and all (gourmet) meals (This is an Early Bird rate if booked and paid in full by January 31st. Cost will be $2,695 after January 31st.)

Space is limited to 21 participants to offer personalized, hands-on training. Bootcamp has a money-back guarantee because Kubota Image Tools is confident that the experience will significantly improve the workflow of the beginning/intermediate digital photographer. Interested photographers can find additional information about Bootcamp at www.kubotaimagetools.com/workshops.html

In addition, Kubota Image Tools announces that professional photographers (or serious amateurs aspiring to be pros) are invited to apply to the Kubota Digital Photography Bootcamp Scholarship Program for a chance to be selected for a full scholarship to this or any of Kubota Image Tools’ upcoming Bootcamps. The Digital Photography Bootcamp scholarship includes full program fee plus lodging and all meals (a $2,695 value). The scholarship winner is responsible for transportation costs to/from Rock Springs Guest Ranch as well as their own social activities.

To apply, photographers can e-mail Kubota Image Tools at kecia@kubotaimagetools.com with a one-page letter explaining why they should be considered for the scholarship. A description of any charity work that they currently do (whether utilizing photographic skills or not) should be included. Submissions must also include a portfolio of 20 image samples. Image file size should be no larger than 750x750 at 72dpi.