HIP Brochure 2015

So, you want to become a professionalphotographer? We have what it takes to help you achieve that goal.

Welcome toHallmark Institute of PhotographyHallmark Institute of Photography provides a real world, seriousapproach to professional photography education, where training iscompleted within ten months.Our objective is to successfully educate and graduate professionalimage-makers with the technical, artistic and business skills necessaryfor success.The program is presented through a combination of intimateclassroom lectures and demonstrations, practical hands-onassignment work in studios and labs, and real-world experiencethrough the fulfillment of actual contract work for clients.Upon completion of our program, graduates can expect to open theirown photographic business or fill entry-level employment positions inthe competitive marketplace of today’s professional imaging industry.To fulfill our goals, we use only the most up-to-date technology, highlyexperienced and qualified staff, and a logical and realistic set ofstandards and processes, providing each of our students the tools theyneed to succeed.

Our Program Hallmark’s intensive 1400 clock hour program in Professional Photography is delivered over ten months throughout four sequential phases. The curriculum features seven primary courses of study: Art & Technique, Digital Imaging, Design & Imaging Arts, Marketing, Management, Personnel, and Finance. Each of these courses is supported by numerous individual classes that are taught in an integrated manner in which each and every student participates. Most classes are presented to small groups of students to promote individual attention and provide opportunities for interaction with instructors during class.

About the AreaWe’re in beautiful Western New wonderful cultural and social opportu- of America’s treasures. Numerous art-England at the base of the Berkshire nities, including art and photography ists and crafts-people livingMountains, close to Williams Col- exhibits, theater, dance, and music. and working in the area add to thelege, Smith College, The University The Clark Art Institute houses a mag- creative climate.of Massachusetts, Amherst College, nificent collection of French Impres-and Hampshire College. These nearby sionist paintings. And the restoredcampuses give our students access to colonial village of Old Deerfield is one Unity Park, located in town, is linked to a railtrail that runs from Turners Falls to Deerfield, a walking tour through downtown Turners Falls, and the watchable wildlife areas of Barton’s Cove and along the canal. Turners Falls is located within a collection of high energy college towns that provide an excellent backdrop to the Hallmark experience.

Our Students Our students even take to the skies in a small, fixed high-wing aircraft to complete an aerial photography assignment. Passion for Photography Students thrive when they are immersed in the art and craft of photography and surrounded by like-minded indivuduals.

Our Faculty At Hallmark, you can expect to find only the very best and most professional tools available to train our students. These are the same tools you would expect to find in top studios throughout the world. In addition, our industry-envied facilities are highly advanced and designed to simulate those top studios so that our students excel in their learning process, while at the same time gain confidence in these unparalleled surroundings. While both the tools and the facilities significantly contribute to the success of the Hallmark student and graduate, neither would be of any benefit without our most valued asset, the heart and soul of our program; our faculty. They are an amazing group of individuals who are unique in their backgrounds, as well as their areas of specialty. All, however, have one primary objective: to share with you every ounce of knowledge and skill they possess so that you can be successful in the imaging industry. Hallmark’s Director of Education, Lisa Robinson,escorted through the lobbyby Instructors Tony Downer (left) and Richard Barnes (right)

“I inquired about Hallmark when I decided I wanted to Hallmark Institute of Photography make a living from photography. Luckily, once I made that 241 Millers Falls Road initial phone call they wouldn’t leave me alone! I’m so glad Turners Falls, Massachusetts 01376 their persistence pushed me to check out the school because Telephone: 413.863.2478 once I did, I knew my life was going to change. One year Fax: 413.863.4118 later, I’m confident in my abilities as a photographer and [email protected] on assisting in New York City in the fall. Coming to Hallmark was hallmark.eduthe single most important decision I’ve made in my life.”Jeff Harmon, Class of 2011 - Maine “Through this experience I have truly found myself. At first I was self-conscious and didn’t think I was at the level as my fellow classmates were and I thought it made my work inferior to theirs. But I realized while as I was creating my final portfolio that I had to be myself and photograph people they way I see them; happy, cheerful, emotionalhuman beings. Hallmark has definitely given me exactly what I came forand more, but most importantly, confidence. Not just with technical skillsbut also in business and financing. I am so driven now to start my businessas soon as I get home to North Carolina as a portrait photographer and Iwouldn’t have gotten here without the support of my faith, family, friends,classmates, teachers and the new strength I have found in myself while go-ing through this process.”Chelsea Krahenbill, Class of 2011 - North Carolina