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Brenda Tharp is known for her inspirational and informative workshops. She is the author/photographer of the book Creative Nature and Outdoor Photography that has been receiving excellent reviews. Brenda has also written how-to articles for many photo magazines, including Outdoor Photographer. Brenda followed her passion many years ago when she quit her corporate job to pursue a career in outdoor and travel photography. She has llama-trekked, sea-kayaked, flown in helicopters and hot-air balloons, cycled, and hiked to create her photographs. Those images have appeared on the pages of Alaska Airlines, Audubon, Discovery, National Geographic, Northwest Airlines, Sierra, Sunset and Travel Holiday magazines, along with many others. She has images included in books produced by Chronicle, Michelin, National Geographic, and Sierra Club. Her keen eye for design and use of natural light and color are a signature in her work. Her photographs are regularly published in calendars and greetings cards for a variety of international companies. Brenda markets her own stock photographs, and is also represented by Workbookstock.com. She has co-starred in episodes of Canon's Photo Safari television program, and appeared on San Francisco area news shows to discuss photography techniques. She has developed a reputation as a teacher of unlimited energy with a compassionate yet honest approach to critiquing.

Learn from Brenda Tharp with an online photography class here at BetterPhoto.com:
• 4-Week Short Course: Mastering Macro Nature Photography
• 4-Week Short Course: Mastering Macro Nature Photography: Advanced Techniques
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BetterPhoto Instructor - Scott Stulberg

When Scott was ten years old, a whole new world opened up for him when his parents built a darkroom for him in the basement. Under the safelights, smelling chemicals and listening to music, he lost all track of time watching his images come to life. Although he’s been using Photoshop for many years, it was the countless hours in the darkroom that made him fall in love with photography.

Scott teaches digital photography and Photoshop at UCLA Extension in Los Angeles, Digital Workshops at camera stores and has run Macintosh Graphics User Groups for many years. He is a beta tester for all kinds of software for Photoshop, writes articles for digital imaging magazines and is constantly looking for new techniques to improve his photography and Photoshop skills.

Scott’s main focus is on stock photography and he is represented by Corbis and Superstock. Shooting stock has enabled him to explore new places all over the globe and venture out into the middle of nowhere looking for great photo opportunities.
“I have had many photography awards, magazine covers and photo exhibitions, which is always motivating and special but I have realized something that I think is more important, at least for me; I love to shoot. It’s not a job to me. It’s what I love. Whether it’s 2am in Bangkok in the suffocating humidity or paragliding 5,000 feet up in the air, I just love having the camera with me. And after all these years to still have that love for photography ... well, I think that is the most important thing in the world to me.”

Learn from Scott Stulberg with an online photography class here at BetterPhoto.com:
• 4-Week Short Course: Photoshop Tips, Tricks and Filter Magic
• 4-Week Short Course: Eye to Eye: Capturing the Face
• 4-Week Short Course: Stock Photography Boot Camp

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BetterPhoto Instructor- Jim Zuckerman

“Few people are able to spend most of their time pursuing their passion in life. I'm one of them, and I feel blessed to have had a love affair with photography since I began taking pictures.” – Jim Zuckerman

In 1970, Jim decided to abort his intended career as a doctor in favor of photography and has never regretted it. His career has taken him to over 60 countries, and he has seen and photographed wondrous things.

Jim specializes in wildlife and nature, international travel, and digital effects. In addition, he also shoots photo- and electron microscopy, children, and other subjects. For 25 years, he shot a medium format camera, specifically the Mamiya RZ 67, for its superior quality. However, he went digital in 2004 because the technology finally equaled or surpassed medium format. He now shoots with the Canon 1Ds Mark II digital camera with a variety of lenses.

Jim has written 12 books on photography which are sold in 30 countries around the world. His images have appeared on scores of magazine and book covers, calendars, posters, national ads, trade ads, brochures, and corporate promotions.

Author of Techniques of Natural Light Photography , Professional Photographer’s Guide to Shooting & Selling Nature & Wildlife Photos , Perfect Exposure: Jim Zuckerman's Secrets to Great Photographs ... and more For many years I've led photography tours to exotic places. These include Papua New Guinea, Thailand, Burma, Greece, The Czech Republic and Slovakia, Spain, Morocco, and Peru.
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BetterPhoto Instructor - Scott Stulberg
As well as being one of the esteemed Instructors at BetterPhoto.com, Scott Stulberg teaches digital photography and Photoshop at UCLA Extension in Los Angeles, Digital Workshops at camera stores, and has run Macintosh Graphics User Groups for many years.
Scott is a beta tester for all kinds of software for Photoshop, and writes articles for digital imaging magazines. Scott is constantly looking for new techniques to stay on the cutting edge with his photography and Photoshop skills.
And though Scott hasn't shot film since 2001, he realizes that photography is more than talking about pixels. It is about vision, ideas and the willingness to allow your imagination to soar.
Although Scott loves to shoot all kinds of photography, his main focus is on stock photography. Shooting stock has enabled Scott to explore new places all over the globe and venture out into the middle of nowhere looking for great photo opportunities. Scott is currently represented by Corbis and Superstock

Learn from this esteemed online instructor at BetterPhoto.com:
PhotoCourse™: Photoshop Tips, Tricks and Filter Magic http://www.betterphoto.com/courseOverview.asp?cspID=112

PhotoCourse™: Stock Photography Boot Camp http://www.betterphoto.com/courseOverview.asp?cspID=145

PhotoCourse™: Eye to Eye Capturing the Face
http://www.betterphoto.com/courseOverview.asp?cspID=73