Thursday, October 2, 2014

Exploring the Light by Rick Sammon November 22, 2014

Exploring the Light by Rick Sammon November 22, 2014

9:00AM - 4:30PM • November 22, 2014

Scarborough, Maine
In this informative and fun-filled presentation, Rick Sammon will begin by sharing his people, wildlife, landscape and travel pictures from around the globe - illustrating the difference between taking pictures and making pictures. For every image, Rick will share a photographic technique, digital darkroom tip, or a photo philosophy.



Saturday, November 22, 2014, from 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Scarborough High School Auditorium, 11 Municipal Drive, Scarborough, Maine
For directions, click here: Google Maps

 
In this informative and fun-filled presentation, Rick Sammon will begin by sharing his people, wildlife, landscape and travel pictures from around the globe - illustrating the difference between taking pictures and making pictures. For every image, Rick will share a photographic technique, digital darkroom tip, or a photo philosophy.
This is not just a slide show of pretty images. Rick is here to share what he's learned over his many years as a professional photographer - travelling to almost 100 countries. In "Exploring the Light," Rick will cover:
  • Composition, the strongest way of seeing
  • Light, the main element in every photograph
  • HDR, when it good and when it's bad
  • Lightroom and Photoshop tips, tricks and techniques
  • Awaken the artist within with plug-ins
  • Noise reduction
  • Travel photography
  • Photographing action
  • Landscape, seascape and icescape photography
  • Black and white photography
  • Shooting on a photo safari
  • What a histogram tells us
  • Wildlife photography
  • Speedlites and lighting
  • Getting and staying motivated
  • Inspiration
  • And more!
Rick Sammon enjoys sharing his photographs and providing practical how-to advice to a wide audience of photo enthusiasts. In recognition of his talent and influence, Rick has been named a Canon Explorer of Light.
Rick started his professional photography career as an underwater photographer, then transitioned into travel, landscape, wildlife, cultural and nature photography.
Rick's images have been published in many magazines and in his 36 books, including Rick Sammon's Exploring the Light,and 11 apps including Rick Sammon's 24/7 Photo Buffet.  Rick also writes the "Quick Fix" column for Digital Photo Magazine. Rick was also named one of the Top 100 Travel Photographers of the Year.
There will be an hour for lunch and two 15 minute breaks.  Click here for a list of restaurants located within 5 minutes of Scarborough High School where you can find a quick lunch. Attendees may also bring their own lunch and snacks.
Ticket Information
 If ticket is purchased before 11/1/14After 11/1/14
Current Adult Member of the Portland Camera Club$99$119
If not a member of the Portland Camera Club$99$129
A special rate for non-members who want to join the PCC and attend the Rick Sammon seminar for a slightly reduced cost.$139$139
College student (Undergraduates only, student ID will be checked at the door - valid ID must be current)$45$45
Under 18$25$25
  • To Pay Online:
    Click here to go to the Portland Camera Club's PayPal page.  Note: you do not need a PayPal account to pay by credit card.
     
  • To Pay by Check or Money Order:
    Mail your check or money order (payable to "Portland Camera Club - Rick Sammon") along with your name and email address, to:
    Attn: Treasurer
    Portland Camera Club
    P.O. Box 2526
    South Portland, ME 04116
     
  • Questions?  Contact Rick Thompson, PCC treasurer, attreasurer@portlandcameraclub.org

Three horses image by Rick Sammon