David Blatner

Seattle, WA USA

David Blatner is the author of 15 books on topics such as InDesign, Photoshop, and QuarkXPress -- including Real World InDesign, InDesign Breakthroughs, and Real World Photoshop. He is the co-host of InDesignSecrets.com, the editorial director of InDesign Magazine and The InDesign Conference, and a contributing editor to CreativePro.com. Over a half a million copies of his books are in print in 12 languages, winning him awards and praise from readers. He has spoken at conferences and workshops around North America, Europe, Australia, Japan, and South Africa.

Sandee Cohen

New York, NY USA

After a long career in advertising, Sandee Cohen began teaching computer graphics in 1990. She has taught for New York University, New School University, the University of Hawaii, City College in New York, as well as many private organizations. A dynamic and entertaining speaker, she has been a frequent participant at Barrycon events such as the InDesign and Creative Suite conferences, and Macworld Expo. She is the author of all versions of the InDesign Visual Quickstart Guide as well as co-author of Real World Adobe Creative Suite 2. She has also written books on Fireworks, FreeHand, Illustrator, and desktop publishing

Jim DiVitale

Jim DiVitale has been an Atlanta commercial advertising photographer and instructor for over 25 years. Going completely digital in 1992, his award winning digital photography has been featured in, among others, Graphis Photo, Print, Archive Magazine, Create Magazine, Creativity, Rangefinder, Professional Photographer, Photo Electronic Imaging, Digital Output Magazine, Digital Imaging, Photo District News, and After Capture Magazine. Jim has lectured before audiences at Photoshop World, Seybold, Photo Plus Expo, Imaging USA, MAC Design, HOW Design, Orvieto Fotographia, Photo Fusion, APA, ASMP, WPPI, and World Council of Professional Photographers. A member of Professional Photographers of America (PPA) for more than 20 years, Jim has earned the Master of Photography, Master of Electronic Imaging, and Photographic Craftsman degrees, and certification as a PPA Approved Photography Instructor. He is a Fellow of the American Society of Photographers and a Canon “Explorer of Light.” Jim has authored several Adobe Photoshop training CD’s with Software Cinema. As a member of National Association of Photoshop Professionals Instructor Dream Team since 2000, Jim writes the “Digital Capture Workshop” column for Photoshop User Magazine” that goes out to over 100 countries, and is a three-time nominee to the Adobe Photoshop Hall of Fame. You can view Jim’s portfolio at: www.DiVitalePhotography.com

Katrin Eismann

Katrin Eismann is an internationally respected artist, teacher, and author specializing in creative digital photography and the impact of emerging technologies upon professional photographers, artists, and educators. She received her BFA degree in Photographic Illustration from the Rochester Institute of Technology and her MFA degree in Design at the School of Visual Arts. Katrin is the author of Photoshop Restoration & Retouching and Photoshop Masking & Compositing and co-author of The Creative Digital Darkroom and Real World Digital Photography. She is a featured columnist in Photoshop User magazine and is a popular speaker at the PMA, ASMP, PPA, PhotoPlusExpo, and Photoshop User conferences. In 2005, Katrin was inducted into the Photoshop Hall of Fame and her images have been featured in numerous books, magazines, and group exhibits. Katrin is the co-founder and chair of the Masters of Professional Studies in Digital Photography at the School of Visual Arts in New York City. You can find her at www.katrineismann.com

Mordy Golding

Mordy Golding, an Adobe Certified Expert and Adobe Certified Print Specialist, has served as a hands-on trainer and has spoken at worldwide events and seminars including Macworld, Seybold, NAB, and PhotoshopWorld. His books include the soon-to-be-released Real World Illustrator CS, SAMS Teach Yourself Adobe Creative Suite All in One, The Web Designer's Guide to Color and SAMS Teach Yourself Adobe Illustrator in 24 Hours. Mordy has also recorded several training videos including Illustrator Fundamental Techniques and Advanced Techniques by Software Cinema (www.software-cinema.com) and Learning Adobe CS Integration and Version Cue by Lynda.com (www.lynda.com). Mordy worked at Adobe as the product manager for Adobe Illustrator 10 and Adobe Illustrator CS, and in October of 2003, Mordy was named a 'Champion of Graphic Design' by Graphics IQ.

Deke McClelland

Pioneering electronic publisher Deke McClelland is a popular expert and lecturer on Adobe Photoshop and InDesign. Having written more than 70 titles translated into 25 languages with 3 million copies in print, Deke is perhaps best-known for his long-running Photoshop Bible, the most successful third-party book about digital imaging. He is an Adobe Certified Expert, a member of the PhotoshopWorld Instructor Dream Team, and a contributing editor for Macworld and Photoshop User magazines.

Colin Smith

Colin Smith is a best-selling author, trainer, and award-winning new-media designer who has caused a stir in the design community with his stunning photorealistic illustrations composed entirely in Photoshop. He is founder of the world's most popular Photoshop resource site, PhotoshopCAFE.com. He is a regular columnist for Photoshop User magazine, PlanetPhotoshop.com, and the official site of the National Association for Photoshop Professionals. He has authored or co-authored more than fifteen books on Photoshop, including the best-selling How to Do Everything with Photoshop CS and CS2 and award-winning Photoshop Most Wanted: Effects and Design Tips. Colin is also creator of the Photoshop Secrets Video training series (PhotoshopCD.com). You can see more of Colin's portfolio at pixeloverload.com.

Eddie Tapp

Eddie Tapp is an award-winning photographer, lecturer, consultant, and author on digital imaging issues. With over 20 years of experience in computer technology, Eddie has been actively involved in educating and consulting corporations, studios and agencies in the applications of digital imaging workflow, color management, pre-press and digital photography globally through workshops, seminars, on-site consulting and training. He's the author of Photoshop Workflow Setups and Practical Color Management (O'Reilly Media). Eddie is Director of the Institute of Visual Arts in Maui, Hawaii, an Explorer of Light and Print Master with Canon USA, and is on the Photoshop “Dream Team” with National Association of Photoshop Professional where he was recently inducted into the “Photoshop Hall of Fame”.

Terry White

Terry White has been with Adobe for almost a decade, and has extensive knowledge of the Adobe Creative Suite product line. In his current position as Technical Resources Manager for North America, he leads a team of applications engineers who focus on professional publishing, web authoring, and digital video. Terry has been active in the industry for almost 20 years, and he is the founder and president of MacGroup-Detroit. He is also a columnist for Layers Magazine, and author of the InDesign Personal Seminar and the co-author, with Scott Kelby, of InDesign Killer Tips.