Monday, July 6, 2026 @ 7pm
Zoom Meeting – Russ Trozera & Cheryl Diermyer
Discover how light shapes mood, dimension, and character in portrait photography during this interactive, hands-on studio workshop. This is a Bring Your Camera Night, giving you the opportunity to photograph a live model and/or step in front of the camera yourself, and experience both sides of the portrait-making process.
Join Russ Trozera and Cheryl Diermyer as they demonstrate their approach to studio portrait lighting, exploring classic techniques such as Rembrandt, Butterfly, and Beauty lighting. You’ll see how subtle changes in light placement can dramatically transform a portrait, while also experimenting with modifiers, light ratios, and a few creative special effects.
Whether you’re new to studio lighting or looking to refine your skills, this workshop offers a supportive environment to learn, create, and practice. Bring your camera, your curiosity, and get ready to explore the art of creating compelling portraits through light and shadow.
Zoom meeting opens at 6:30 pm for a social time before the presentation. Visitors are always welcome.
Presented by Russ Trozera
Russ Trozera specializes in landscape and portraiture photography. He enjoys teaching others the magic of photography. Russ is a member of the Professional Photographers of America. He has received several Best of Show and national awards. Russ’ home environment of desert vistas, rugged mountains, beautiful lakes, and the breathtaking Eastern Sierra Nevada mountains provides endless inspiration, whether he is capturing sweeping landscapes or heartfelt portraits. Russ believes that there is nothing more rewarding than inspiring others to create and to capture their own unforgettable moments.
Presented by Cheryl Diermyer
Cheryl Diermyer is a portrait photographer, educator, and former television photojournalist who is passionate about capturing the authentic spirit of people, pets, and life stories. Her career has taken her from telling stories as a CBS video journalist to serving as an Associate Director of Education Innovation, and back to her first love—visual storytelling through photography. Cheryl believes photography is more than creating images; it’s about preserving memories, building connections, and revealing character. As a lifelong learner, she enjoys mentoring photographers, exploring new creative techniques, and inspiring others to discover the power of finding beauty, meaning, and connection through the images they create.