RICK SAMMON
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How to Get Motivated & Stay Inspired | Keynote
Canon Explorer of Light and award-winning photographer Rick Sammon loves his
day job. A tireless, prolific and inspirational image-maker, Rick, called by some “The
Godfather of Photography,” is one of the most active photographers on the planet
– dividing his time between creating images, leading photo workshops, and making
personal appearances.
Rick has written 38 books on photography, and has 14 on-line classes on KelbyOne.
Rick gives about a dozens seminars and workshops each year – around the country and
around the world.
Rick’s enthusiasm for digital imaging is contagious. He is a man on a mission – a
mission to make digital photography fun, creative, exciting and rewarding for others.
Rick’s latest books are Creative Visualization for Photographers and Evolution of an
Image, and Exploring Photographic Exposure.
While Rick describes himself as “evolving,” he hesitates to categorize his work. “I’m an
A-to-Z type of photographer. I do it all – and I enjoy the freedom of not specializing.”
With nearly 40 years of experience, this self-taught photographer has many
accomplishments – and many more anticipated for the road ahead. As Rick suggests,
“When you are through changing, you are through.”
Visit with Rick at www.ricksammon.com. Rick can be contacted at [email protected].
Meeting Location: Guy Harvey Resort, 860 A1A Beach Blvd.
FRIDAY 6:30 TO 8:30 P.M.
Price: $15 | Max No People: 150 | Difficulty Level: All Levels
In this presentation, Canon Explorer of Light Rick Sammon covers the most
important element in photography: Getting Inspired and Staying Motivated.
To drive home his point, Rick will share his “Top Ten” list of how to get
inspired and how to stay motivated. This list, which Rick will expand upon:
Steal, Search, Share, Join, Learn, Change, Travel, Enjoy, Look and Walk.
You don’t want to miss Rick’s motivational talk. It’s a great way to start
the weekend!
Creative Visualization for Photographers | Photography Seminar
Meeting Location: Guy Harvey Resort, 860 A1A Beach Blvd.
SUNDAY 10 A.M. TO 4 P.M.
Price: $10 | Max No People: 150 | Difficulty Level: All Levels
In this informative and fun-filled presentation, Canon Explorer of Light Rick
Sammon will begin by sharing his people, wildlife, landscape and travel pictures
from around the globe – illustrating creative visualization for photographers.
For every image, Rick will share a photographic technique, digital darkroom
tip, or a photo philosophy. He will cover composition, seeing the light,
controlling the light, playing with the light, HDR, setting goals and getting/
staying motivated.
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.
As Rick “takes” us on a visual journey through the exciting world of
digital photography, he will share some of his favorite Lightroom and
Photoshop enhancements.
Learning HDR the Right Way | Photography Seminar
Meeting Location: Celebration Hall at St. Anastasia, 5205 A1A South
FRIDAY 1 TO 4 P.M.
Price: $25 | Max No People: 30 | Difficulty Level: Beginner to Intermediate
Want to learn HDR the right way? Well, you’ve come to the right place with the right
instructor. Rick Sammon will show you to capture the best in-camera sequence on
site, and then how to process your images, without having them look like HDR images
– which is a dead giveaway to poor HDR image processing.
Bring you tripod and camera and be ready for some HDR fun. After the shoot,
you’ll process your HDR sequence to your heart’s delight. Aurora or Photomatix
(HDR programs) are recommended.
PHOTOS: RICK SAMMON
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