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We will have free classes starting at noon each day. Make sure to bring your camera!
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TRADE-IN SPECIALS
REPRESENTATIVES FROM
CLASS INSTRUCTORS
Vanessa Joy
Sara Strick
Kathy Adams Clark
Barry Garcia
Fred Agho
Karen Warren
Terrence Campbell
Dr. Tomaiya Colvin
Charles Garcia
Davren Montgomery
Joe Lippeatt
Vanessa Joy
Charles Garcia
Sara Strick
Dr. Tomaiya Colvin
Kathy Adams Clark
Terrence Campbell
FREE WORKSHOPS
Friday, May 26th
10am to 10:45am
Photojournalism: Covering the Astros with Karen Warren from the Houston Chronicle
Join Houston Chronicle Photojournalist Karen Warren as she shares her favorite stories and photographs from her 26 years of covering the Houston Astros for the Chronicle. From Spring Training to winning a second World Series in 4 years, Karen has been there to see - and photograph - it all.
Let's Go to the Park...the Skate Park with Charles Garcia and Tamron
In this class we will explore visiting local skateparks and capturing fast action with flash. Charles Garcia will discuss the ins and outs of navigating local skateparks and how he uses off camera strobes. We will discuss topics such as choosing the right lens, researching your location, etiquette, what to pack, safety tips, looking at light and much more. Come along as we take a look at some fun action shots at the local skatepark and pick up some shooting tips before you take it to the streets.
12 to 12:45pm
Z8: Ready. Action. with Terrence Cambell and Nikon
Come learn about Nikon’s latest Camera: the Z8. The ultimate hybrid camera bringing still and videos to life as quickly as you can prepare the shoot. This class will cover the features and capabilities of the new Nikon Z8 and Nikon’s representative Terrence Campbell will do a short demonstration during the class.!
1pm to 1:45pm
Let's Get Lit! with Fred Agho and Fujifilm
Fred will educate attendees on the impact of light distance and direction on portrait photography in a studio environment. He will cover topics such as how the distance of the light source affects the intensity of light on the subject, how the size of the light source determines the spread of light, and how bringing the light source closer to the subject creates a harsher light with denser shadows. Additionally, Fred will explain how the direction of the light affects the brightness of different sides of the subject and how color temperature in a camera can change the overall feel of an image.
2pm to 2:45pm
Creating Dynamic High School Senior Pictures with Dr. Tomayia Colvin and Sony
This workshop will teach participants how to take dynamic and eye-catching senior pictures using Sony cameras. During this class, participants will learn about lens selection, camera settings, and composition techniques that can help them take beautiful and creative high school senior portraits.
3pm to 3:45pm
Chasing Wings Part 1: Butterfly Photography with Kathy Adams Clark
We see these magnificent creatures in our gardens, along the road, in the forests, and on the prairies. Join this class to learn about butterfly biology and how to photography them. Join Kathy Adams Clark as she discusses how to take butterfly photographs like a pro!
4:30pm to 6:30pm
Capturing Love: Couples Portraits with Vanessa Joy and Canon
Posing, lighting and grabbing natural expressions will be a breeze after this session! Join wedding photographer and Canon Explorer of Light Vanessa Joy for a hands-on class that will teach you all the tips and tricks to creating memorable photos and a fun experience for your clients.
Saturday, May 27th
10am to 10:45am
Capturing Concert Magic with Sara Strick and Canon
Live music can be one of the most fun subjects to make photos of! But how do you get into the photo pit? What’s the best gear for the shoot? How do you make your work stand out from the rest? Learn all this and more from Canon Account Manager and local Austin concert photographer Sara Marjorie Strick.
Building your Dream Job: Photography in Today's Economy with Vanessa Joy and Canon
Want to find out how to put food on your table doing what you love? Hear how wedding photographer and Canon Explorer of Light Vanessa Joy turned her hobby into a career for the past 20+ years at this open-book chat.
12pm to 12:45pm
Chasing Wings Pt 2: Dragonfly Photography with Kathy Adams Clark
Dragonflies are a lovely insect but they are also a predator. Join this class to learn about dragonfly biology and how to photography them.
1pm to 1:45pm
Short Tips for Long Exposure photography with Davren Montgomery and Sigma
2pm to 2:45pm
Light Painting and Multi-Exposure Selective Lighting with Joe Lippeatt
3pm to 3:45pm
Key Ingredients for Better Photos With Lou Benjamin
The best photos evoke a feeling or convey a message and when the acclaimed photographer Ansel Adams said that photos [even snapshots] are made, not taken, he was asserting that we can make better photos by employing the elements of visual language effectively. In this brief overview, we’ll survey some of those elements including light, exposure, and composition strategies, that we can use to make better photos, both in-camera, and with additional digital processing.
4pm to 5:45pm
Top 6 Ways to use Key light for video with Barry Garcia and Nanlite
Barry Garcia gives us examples of all the best ways to use key light! With great lighting examples. Using some of the new Forza II 60B, 300B, and 500B LED constant lights.