Edward Szczepanski

It was in the high sierra nevada mountains when Edward Szczepanski was handed his first SLR camera. He began photographing the vast landscapes amongst the many before him in Northern California. Growing fond of this new tool, the single lens reflex, Ed began to explore the capturing of light through his own research, assisting multiple photographers, and attending courses and seminars all over the country.

While attending courses at Academy of Art University Ed was shooting weddings all over the Bay Area as well as covering local sports teams such as St.Mary's University, USF, and Cal. Finding the many avenues of photography his desire to learn more about the craft grew. Courses in Location Lighting, Photoshop, Digital Imaging, Studio Lighting were among the many at Academy of Art University that he explored.

Eventually his photography took him to New York where he and a colleague opened a portrait studio in Smithton, NY. While in New York Ed began to Instruct Classes for Berger Brothers Camera stores on Long Island where he enjoyed sharing the knowledge he had gained over the past 15 years. After 3 years exploring the world of photography in New York Ed has found himself in St.Louis where he continues to share his photographic skills and knowledge.

Tom Tussey

Tom grew up in Saint Louis, started taking photos at age 10 and got hooked. He loves to photograph all kind of subjects but especially people and while traveling. He has a lifelong passion for photography and loves to share his experiences and techniques.

After attending a small college in Napa California for a year to concentrate on studio art and photography, Tom transferred to Webster College to continue his photographic education. Soon he was offered a job as an assistant to a working professional, and shortly thereafter, he opened his first studio in West Port Plaza. Tom has experience in a vast array of genres including wedding and family portraiture, studio product photography, location industrial/commercial photography, architectural photography, and event/convention photography.

After shooting with 35mm, medium format and large format film, Tom switched exclusively to shooting in digital format in 2002, well before many of his fellow professionals. Tom's knowledge and desire to share with the community, makes Tom a perfect fit as a School of Imaging instructor.

Scott Rovak

Scott Rovak is a St. Louis-based photographer who has been shooting professional sports for over twenty-seven years. He is a photographer for the St. Louis Cardinals, the St. Louis Rams, and the Director of Photography for St. Louis Sports Magazine. His images have been published in Sports Illustrated, S I for Kids, Sporting News, ESPN the Magazine, USA Today, and he contributes regularly to various wire services.