Speakers and Workshops
November 6th
Zac Henderson: Tech Talk: On Location – Landscape Photography with the Phase One XT Camera System
Photographer/ Videographer
The tools we use matter. In this workshop we’ll look at the unique Phase One XT camera system, explore its use in the field, and analyze how it is changing the world of landscape photography. We’ll also discuss the unique features that make this camera special and why its peculiarities are its strongest assets.
Workshop Date: Friday, Nov. 6
Time: 12pm – 1:30pm
Victoria Wright: Just Keep Swimming — A guide to surviving (and thriving!) in uncertain times.
Photographer
Join Victoria Wright in a real and personal conversation about what it looks like being a lifestyle and travel photographer in the middle of a pandemic. She will share her story, offer some insight and show you how she’s adjusted her business to continue work with her clients. We all have been hit in some capacity in 2020, some worse than others. Let’s dive into some practical steps you can take with your business and your creative process to ride this out. With a little perspective change and adjusting a few habits, these tips may help grow your business and help it to become more profitable along the way.s.
Workshop Date: Friday, Nov. 6
Time: 2pm – 3:30pm
Luke Edmonson: Stories Worth Telling
Photographer, Educator
Edmonson Photography
Workshop Date: Friday, Nov. 6
Time: 4pm – 5:30pm
Creating pictures that command our audience to look and rewards them in a way that they enjoy the experience is the key to creating work that stands out as memorable isn’t easy. It’s fair to say that photography is the universal language of our era, so the adage of “show what’s important” is the key. But how?
It’s worth mentioning that we all have stories worth telling. I’d love to share with you the visual stories that touch my heart and how they came to exist. The question is, what will your visual legacy be? And are you being intentional about passing yours along to the people you love the most?
Michael Clark: The Other Side of Fear: Taking Adventure Photography to the Edge
Workshop Date: Friday, Nov. 6
Time: 6pm – 7:30pm
Michael Clark has been working as a professional adventure photographer for over two decades. In his 25 years as a pro, he has worked with prestigious clients like Apple, Nike, Fujifilm, Adobe, Red Bull, National Geographic, Outdoor Photographer and many other commercial and editorial clients. In his 1.5 hour presentation Michael will cover a wide variety of topics including a brief overview of his career, how he has used technology to continually push his photography forward and stand out from the crowd, what it is like to be on a big commercial assignment, working with medium format cameras (like the FUJIFILM GFX 100), and how he has crafted some of his most iconic images. As a world-renown adventure sports, travel and landscape photographer, Michael is knowledgeable on a wide range of topics and this presentation will be chocked full of little-known nuggets that can help you become a better photographer. Come join us for what is sure to be an exciting, engaging and action-packed presentation.
November 7th
Steve Richard: One Step Past Bat Shit Crazy – Taking The Leap From Photographer To Artist
Photographer/Artist
Steve will share how he moved from a photographer capturing images, to an artist creating images with a camera. Using examples from his work, Steve will discuss putting intent and story into your images and how to begin to find your voice. In addition, he will give some great advice on where to find inspiration and ways to move past creative blocks.
Workshop Date: Saturday, Nov. 7
Time: 8am – 9:30am
Pratik Naik: Post Processing Tips For Every Photographer In Capture One Pro And Photoshop
Retoucher
Solstice Retouch
In this workshop, we will take a look at all the useful tools in Capture One to get the most out of your raw files, before the retouching process begins. We’ll cover all of the advanced color tools and adjust the depth and dimension of a file, along with the flexibility of layers and how far we can push images. Then we’ll jump into some post processing tips in Photoshop to complete the process.
Workshop Date: Saturday, Nov. 7
Time: 10am – 11:30am
Stan Moniz: Creative Photography From The Ocean To A Moonlit Night Sky
Adventure photographer and film maker
In this class, Stan will cover the capture and edit process of his works in the fields of surf and astrophotography.
The use of flash photography to freeze-frame moving water to photographing the night sky to create a beautiful star trail fine art photograph.
Workshop Date: Saturday, Nov. 7
Time: 12pm- 1:30pm
Genaro Arroyo: Tech Talk: Learn the Hidden Features within the EOS R5 and EOS R System
Canon Sr. Specialist, Pro Market
Workshop Date: Saturday, Nov. 7
Time: 2pm – 3:30pm
Do you want to learn how to capture more detail within your photographs? How to confirm your highlights aren’t overexposed? How to get the best quality video from the EOS R5? In this workshop we will be covering topics such as this and many more. Many of the features we will be covering can assist you in having the best possible camera settings before you begin your next photo or video session.
Larry Chen: Live editing session from Gridlife – Bayou Bash. This is a motorsports festival in New Orleans
Automotive photographer
Workshop Date: Saturday, Nov. 7
Time: 4pm – 5:30pm
After shooting at New Orleans motorsports park all day Larry Chen will go through some of his photos from the day in a live editing and culling session. Learn some basics about how to choose the best photo out of a series of similar photos. Ask questions about car or racing photography. All levels of photographers are welcome.
November 8th
Gabe Biderman: Night Photography – How To Level Up Your Long Exposure Skills!
Co-founder & Instructor for National Parks at Night
We will take a deep dive into several of Gabriel’s favorite shots that will showcase a different technique for creating brilliant night images in a variety of conditions. Gabe will share his creative process, the previsualization, preparation, gear used, as well as the experience and postprocessing that went into each image. He is passionate about the wide array of creative opportunities that longer exposures can offer once the sun goes down. His body of work shows that night photography is not just about capturing the Milky Way, but also creating photographs that can only be imagined with our mind’s eye. Gain new insight and motivation to go outside and Seize the Night!
Workshop Date: Sunday, Nov. 8
Time: 8am – 9:30am
Bella Kotak: Planning And Executing A Creative Photoshoot
Photographer
BK Photograph
Join Bella Kotak as she takes you through one of her favourite photoshoots. She will talk about how she planned and captured a set of painterly images as well. She will take you through her photoshop file and go over her favourite post production techniques!
Workshop Date: Sunday, Nov. 8
Time: 10am – 11:30am
Peter Hurley: From Zero to SHABANG!
Photographer
Workshop Date: Sunday, Nov. 8
Time: 12pm – 1:30pm
In this workshop, Peter will discuss his Hurley Headshot System and signature moves for getting a subject to come alive in front of the camera. Learn how to move your subject toward that moment that Peter likes to call a SHABANG!; the instant when adrenalin, emotion and drama all come together allowing you to capture an image that will make the artist inside you stop and say, “wow!”
Calvin Anderson: Tech Talk: Deep Diving Into Canon’s Incredible EOS R System
Canon Pro Market Specialist
Workshop Date: Sunday, Nov. 8
Time: 2pm – 3:30pm
Learn all about the newest flagship EOS R5 and EOS R6 bodies along with the revolutionary new RF lenses Canon has recently produced. Also come see how Canon’s full EF lens lineup is better than ever when used on EOS R series bodies. With a built-out system supporting both RF and EF lenses, set sail with Canon for the ultimate in photography and video production user experience.
James Lucarelli: Getting Started with RED
National Dealer Account Manager and Sales Trainer
Workshop Date: Sunday, Nov. 8
Time: 4pm – 5:30pm
Are you new to RED or perhaps interested about learning more about the RED KOMODO 6K? Please join, James Lucarelli, for a virtual presentation as he highlights the key features & benefits of shooting on a RED camera system. Learn more about the RED camera’s technological achievements and see why the new KOMODO 6K is the perfect addition to your arsenal for both Motion and Stills.
Zak Noyle: Shooting beneath the surface of water with Zak Noyle
Canon Explorer of Light
Workshop Date: Sunday, Nov. 8
Time: 6pm – 7:30pm
Join Canon Explorer of Light Zak Noyle in this special PhotoCON Hawai’i class as he takes you beneath the surface of the water. Showing you how to utilize light and composition underwater. From the pool to the ocean – learn lens choice, settings, and composition to enhance your underwater photography.
