Media Summit

This weekend camp is designed for those who aspire to learn Video and Photography skills for the Glory of God. We will have both Video and Photography pros teaching techniques for these areas of media production. Come for an educational experience as well as fellowship and spiritual challenge as it relates to media. You are welcome to bring your own equipment, but it is not required. We believe this is an awesome weekend packed with professional training and encouragement. The level of teaching skill of these presenters at this year’s Summit is astounding.  Please take time to check out their bios and work.

Cost: $109.00 ($125 after Mar. 1 )
Cost to attend but not sleep a the Ranch is $75.00

Proposed Topics:

• Glorifying God with Modern Media Tools
• Introduction to Photography Principles
• How to Start a Media Business
• Introduction to Website and Blog Building
• Studio Photography and Lighting
• Portrait Photography
• More coming…

Instructor Bios:

Sarah Eddy Photography became a big part of my life about 5 years ago. I had bought my first camera and headed out to TX for a crash photography course. History began there. Ever since those classes a new world of photography was opened to me. Three years later I would have never expected to have my own photography business, but, as always, God has surprised me and given me the opportunity and means to be where I am today- 21 years old with my heart and life in the hands of my Lord and Maker, attempting to live life to the fullest without letting it overflow too much! Photography is a passion, though it may be my “job” I photograph because I LOVE to. The name of my business, Sarahdipity Photos, was pinned as I walked through the streets of NYC in search for Serendipity for famous frozen hot chocolate on a beautiful spring evening in March of 2010.  Sarahdipityphotos.com

Sarah’s Planned Sessions:

• Building a Successful Media Business
  Come be inspired as we join together to look at the business side of photography. This class will cover the basics of business for photographers. Find your vision, set your goals, make a business plan and find perspective as a photographer striving to jump into the business. Contracts, business forms, copyrights, bookkeeping…we will cover it all plus more!
• Natural Light Photography and New Born Photography
  Natural light portraiture is about capturing personality, depth and meaning. Finding personality may be simple, knowing how to capture it become a little more complex. During this class we will be exploring the techniques of portraiture and lighting. Grab your camera and get ready to experience the tips and tricks of natural light portraiture.
• Ministry and Media
  Photography is a great tool to reach a world in need. Go use your photography to change the world. Set your goals and be inspired to use photography for more than just a job but use it to reflect the light of Christ. Without the light of Christ we are nothing, just as photography is nothing without light. Use the talent the Lord has given you to serve Him. Be the light in a dark world. Capture the light between the shadows. Most of all, reflect the light and keep shining for Him.

Caleb Pike is a camera operator and editor in Chicago IL. He founded DSLR Video Shooter in 2009 where he teaches camera, lighting, and filmmaking techniques. When he is not working on a post you can find him collaborating or speaking at filmmaking meet ups in Chicago. Caleb’s interests range from commercial film and documentary to HDR photography and studying cinematography.
DSLRVideoShooter.com

Caleb’s Planned Sessions:

• Filming Interviews: Learn how to light a subject and conduct an interview in this all hands on session with Caleb Pike. We will cover how to setup a minimal, one camera set, and progress to more complex setups. Audio, camera, directing, and lighting will all be covered in this hands on session.

Mark Spencer is a graduate of Rochester Institute of Technology, Rochester NY., with a Bachelor of Science degree in Professional Photography (1981). He has been a professional photographer  for 29  years, specializing in School(Studio) Portrait Photography. Mark is currently a Territory Manager for Lifetouch National School Studios in Zelienople, PA.

• Mark Planned Sessions: Studio Photography

Donnie Rosie attended the School of Discipleship. program 2000-2002, served with Sermon on the Mount until 2008 and now works as the Marketing Manger for MMR. He graduated from Edinboro University of PA in 2010. It is his goal that Miracle Mountain Ranch would be a source of instruction and training in the area of media. He also runs a personal blog on Marketing and speaks regularly.
http://mmrm.org/about/staff/donnie-and-tonya-rosie/

Donnie’s Planned Sessions:

• Glorifying God through Media: The power of media is huge and through modern forms of media we should Glorifying God.  During this session we will study that vision and find personal applications to this vision through our media trade. We will also attempt to push back on the secular postmodernism hijack of good media and pursue truth within media.