creative OPPORTUNITIES to learn and grow
PhotoEXPO 2022
After two years in Memphis and then two years of pandemic the PhotoExpo is finally back in in Little ROCK!
If you love photography, you do not want to miss this event. Join hundreds of photographers, no matter the experience level as we take Little Rock by storm on August 4-6, 2022! The Little Rock Expo is an engaging experience, with classes and hands-on demonstrations, a huge trade show with all the major photographic companies showing off the latest gear and answering any questions. You will become inspired as you get up close and personal with world renowned keynote speakers, such as Moose Peterson-Nikon Ambassador, Patrick Murphy–Racey- Sony Artisan,David Bergman,Canon Explorer of Light, Miles Witt Boyer, Fuji X-Photographer and many more dynamic speakers.
I'll be a speaker and MC and this year's Expo, so I hope to see you there!
My presentation:
Lens Choice: Focal Lengths, Styles, and Why
Lens choice can dramatically affect the look of your images and at times can be an important factor overlooked by many. We’ll delve into different types of lenses, their functions, use, and overall style they can achieve across a variety of subject matter. We will also discuss when you would choose one lens over another, different shooting techniques, and desired outcome. All skill levels are welcome.
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PHOTOCON 2022
PhotoCon 2022 is in its 9th year and is the largest photography and imaging show in the region. Join us for a three-day interactive complete immersion into all things photography. Photographers, Models, Food Trucks, Manufacturer Reps, Trade Show, Hands-On Workshops, Formal Classes, Photo Booths, Door Prizes, Photo Critiques, Contests and so much more!
I'll be a speaker and MC and this year's Expo, so I hope to see you there!
The Creative Eye
Some say that a person "has the eye" for taking great photos. It's true that some have a natural talent for creating interesting and impactful images, but composition is a skill that can be learned and improved upon. We will cover time-tested principles of design and creativity, but will go well beyond "the rule of thirds". These lessons can apply to most forms of photography, as well as many other visual art forms. This presentation is designed for all levels of photographers and artists with any type of camera.
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“Great balance of information and inspiration. Alex is great - knows the material and is very personable!”
Adobe Lightroom foundations
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adobe lightroom image enhancement and workflow
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Advanced digital photography
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digital photogrpahy Foundations
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AOPC - August meeting- Jp Stones, Photographer
Virtual ONLY (Zoom) Arkansas Outdoor Photographer's Club meeting:
August 18 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
You must be a paid member of the AOPC to attend.
Great storytelling can help your audience connect emotionally with your images. But understanding how to weave a narrative into your photography can be confusing. How can one photo tell a whole story, with a beginning, middle, and end?
JP has spent the last 5 years photographing the same group of Mexica, or Aztec, dancers. In that time he learned how connected the Mexica are to their mythology. To stories passed down across generations. That’s when he decided that, as these stories were so vital to Mexica culture, they needed to play a bigger role in his portraits.
This is a talk is about what happened next. About how a desire to tell stories visually, ended up changing his entire creative process, and the way people react to his photos. Using examples from his cultural photography work in Mexico, JP Stones explores different ways to improve that emotional connection. Including how myths and character archetypes can be harnessed for better storytelling.
Working with narratives won’t just change the way people engage with your photos, it will fundamentally change the way you create them. Because that narrative can also be used to guide decisions on posing, composition, lighting, and color. Focusing your creative decisions and ensuring you create cohesive work.
JP has presented for professional organizations and camera clubs across the US, Mexico, and the UK. His work has been featured on the cover of multiple publications, including Good Light Magazine. He’s been teaching his Photo Workshops for close to 10 years.
TOPICS DISCUSSED IN JP’S TALK
- How much of a story can one photo really tell?
- How being more intentional can changed your approach to photography.
- How photography can be about making an emotional connection as well as creating beautiful work.
- How thinking in stories can help guide your entire creative decision-making process.
AOPC - September- TEaching meeting
September 15 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Have you ever wondered what a setting on your camera is or how to use it? With all the advancements in features, it can often leave people with many questions.
Although it is not essential to know every setting on your camera, knowing what features can help while in the field and how to access them quickly is helpful. In September’s meeting, Alex Kent and Bobby Burton will attempt to answer those questions. We encourage attendees to bring their cameras so that we can help give a hands on explanation. So please join us as we cater toward the learning side of things, which is the root of AOPC.
Anyone interested in outdoor photography is welcome to come to a meeting and then decide if they'd like to officially join.