Duenkel Portrait Art

Speaking Programs

We give an exciting, informative, and inspirational program on advanced, custom senior photography, covering our simple and logical pricing system, lighting equipment and artistic photographic techniques. We also have a fun and instructional 3 hour program on our style of photographing babies and children on-location.

Credentials (Brag Time)

Fuzzy started entering prints in Wisconsin PPA competition in 1993. In that and subsequent competitions, Fuzzy has had numerous prints selected for National Traveling Loan Collection, Epcot Center, exhibitions in Germany, Korea, and the International Hall of Fame and Museum in Oklahoma. Fuzzy has been Wisconsin PPA Photographer of the Year twice, Photographer of the Year for the Southeastern Wisconsin Professional Photographers of America twice, and is a four-time Senior Photographers International "Photographer of the Year." Fuzzy has had articles published in national magazines, and the Duenkels have been featured speakers at conventions and seminars in over 40 states.

Program Information
Go Home Program Booklet
Kustom Kids Speaking Program

Upcoming Speaking Engagements

Date

Location

Contact Email Links

September 14-15, 2008	Rapid City, South Dakota	Joleen Zoller
September 28-30, 2008	Bowling Green, KY	Kentucky Academy of Photographic Arts
October 13, 2008	Schofield, Wisconsin	Indianhead Regional WPPA
May 3-8, 2009	MARS, New Jersey	Randy Davis

We have a senior model competition where we speak. See our "Fuzzy Foto Fantasy Model Contest" for image submission information. Contact the association that is having us speak for details on how to enter.

Contact Duenkel Portrait Art to schedule a future speaking engagement!

Professional Products

Duenkel Portrait Art offers products for photographers looking to reach "the next level" in their creativity and productivity. Save time, effort, and money by learning from our decades of experience!

Go Home

$450

This four DVD set includes the lighting portion of our "Go Home" speaking program with over 1600 instructional slides with voice-overs by Fuzzy. Covers the following topics in-depth:

equipment
outdoor lighting control
indoor lighting diagrams
location lighting instruction
digital manipulation for light correction

Also includes "Fuzzy's Favorites" high-school seniors slide show

Fuzzy Logic	$150
This very informative, 180-page book contains many of our day-to-day tricks that improve Fuzzy's photography and streamlines their business: photographic tips and techniques diagrams for building lighting devices (such as the FuzzyFlector) opinions on portrait photography examples of brochures examples of paperwork Click here for a Table of Contents

Fuzzy Files	$150
Over 100 of our Photoshop actions, Photoshop styles, cool textures, and edge effects. Real time-savers! Note that these tools require a bit of Photoshop knowledge to install and use, however.

Kustom Kids	$250
Our children's portraiture program with 500 instructional slides and voice-overs by Fuzzy wrapped up in a two DVD set. Includes information on: pricing equipment indoor lighting location ideas digital techniques

Testimonials (What Others Thought About Our Stuff)

"I've got to tell you, it was a bit like drinking from a fire hose! There is so much good information to absorb. It was worth every nickel." —Brian Tice

"I just wanted to drop you line and tell you how pleased I am with the info from your DVD that I just got. Also, the info in the Fuzzy Logic book is going to keep me busy all winter! I'm real excited about adapting some of your approaches to help me separate from the competition around here." —Ladd Scavnicky

"I just viewed all of "Go Away" for a second time. I cannot underestimate how you have helped me. I've completed my first two in-home sessions. I had a great time, and the results were awesome. Thanks!" —Mark Illingworth

"I am absolutely thrilled with our purchase of the Go Away DVD. It is by far, the most beneficial educational material I have ever purchased for the studio. I think it is a tribute that I spent the holiday weekend (well, sort of - a large Greek wedding on Saturday) pouring over the material." —Stephen Barry

"The Works"... All of the Above Items - $800!

How to Order Any of the Above Items...

Click here to order by mail, or call us at 262-338-2779 to order by phone.
$10 shipping and handling is added to each order.

Lighting Equipment

Utilization and management of natural light is the cornerstone of Fuzzy's photographic success. Duenkel Portrait Art offers the following products to fellow professionals—because they work great!

FuzzyFlector kit	$125
The "FuzzyFlector" is simply the best reflector for outside work. No brag—just fact. After numerous requests to build it and ship it, I tried to do just that, but it wasn't so simple. Even though it's only five pounds, shipping costs exceed $100 because of its sheer size! Selling a smaller FuzzyFlector defeats the purpose (the size is partly why it works so well!) So we did the next best thing: assembled a kit of all the parts EXCEPT the panel itself. That way you can buy the $8-$10 panel at a local hardware store, then finish it yourself. The FuzzyFlector Kit includes: mylar mirror film spray adhesive white shelf paper silver spray paint gaffer's tape PVC pipes and various pieces detailed instructions You supply the 1/2" foil-covered building insulation panel (available at your local hardware store) and about two hours assembly time!
How to Order the FuzzyFlector Kit Click here to order by mail, or call us at 262-338-2779 to order by phone. Shipping and handling is not included, and will be added at the time of ordering.

"L-Gobo" kit	$170
This is the coolest thing since doorknobs were invented. I've wrestled with subtractive lighting for this entire century so far (6 years). I've purchased and made various devices that worked, but were clunky. This one isn't! It's a Westcott product, but for now, it's only available through me. So if you want a really neat top and side blocker that you can carry around the yard, then stake the light stand into the grass... search no more! (It includes the Reflector Arm Holder, but not the light stand) Note: I added a counter-weighted arm (not shown above) to balance the weight of the arm and panels. This can be done with an aluminum pipe, large washers on the end of the pipe, and hose clamps to attach the pipe to the reflector arm holder. Also, it's best to drill holes in the legs of your light stand to stake it down, to prevent wind from blowing it over. Contact me if you have questions regarding this modification.
How to Order the L-Gobo Click here to order by mail, or call us at 262-338-2779 to order by phone. Shipping and handling is not included, and will be added at the time of ordering. Other Pro Products... Discounts: Lucisart filters www.lucisart.com 15% discount code "FDUENKEL" GP Albums 800-888-1934 10% off first time orders of Optimus and Optimus Ultra albums 10% Discount code... "FZD2008"