PHOTOS: ROB KNIGHT
ROB KNIGHT
Modern Technology for Nature Photography | Photography Seminar
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Location: Celebration Hall at St. Anastasia, 5205 A1A South
THURSDAY 1 TO 2:30 P.M.
Travel and Nature photographer Rob Knight has been a professional artist for nearly
thirty years. He’s been a photographer for more than half of that time and as an
educator since 2009.
Rob has been using mirrorless cameras since before they were cool. He has been
teaching and writing about the micro 4/3 system since he got his first Olympus Pen
camera in 2011. Rob is an Olympus Educator, a Tenba Visual Artist, and GNARBOX Pro
ambassador. He is an Adobe Certified Expert in Photoshop Lightroom, and a two-time
finalist for the National Association of Photoshop Professional’s “Photoshop Guru”
award. Rob has published two books for Peachpit Press and Rocki Nook Publishing,
and his work has been featured in Nature’s Best Photography magazine.
Rob is best known for his destination photo workshops, his easy-going teaching
style and his informative critiques. Rob enjoys teaching in a classroom setting, but he
loves teaching and exploring with students on location. Rob began leading photo
workshops in 2009 with a focus on nature and wildlife photography. Some of his
favorite locations are Costa Rica and Grand Teton National Park.
Price: $25 | Max No. People: 30 | Difficulty Level: Beginner to Intermediate
Photographers were capturing the beauty of nature and wildlife long before the
advent of digital cameras. Sure, we don’t NEED all of the modern bells and whistles
to create beautiful images, but there are a few tools that have hit the market in
the past few years that make our jobs a whole lot easier! Join Olympus Educator
Rob Knight to explore how features and functions of today’s cameras can help you
capture your vision more efficiently than ever. Cameras have much more to offer the
nature photographer than just higher frame rates. These days you can capture the
shot BEFORE the shot, create detailed high-resolution images, capture unique long
exposures, and much more right inside the camera. Find out how you can make the
most of whatever system you’re using. Put the adage, “Work smarter, not harder” to use
in your photography!
In Field Photography at the St. Augustine Alligator Farm | Field Workshop
Location: St. Augustine Alligator Farm, 999 Anastasia Blvd.
Opening Reception: Tips and Techniques for More Creative Photography |
Photography Seminar
THURSDAY 4:30 TO 7:30 P.M.
Price: $100 + Annual Photo Pass | Max No. People: 12 |
Difficulty Level: Intermediate
Join Rob Knight at the St. Augustine Alligator Farm’s Rookery for this hands on
workshop covering flash, metering, panning techniques for capturing birds in flight
and understanding bird behavior. Suggested Gear List: 100-400mm lens and/or 500mm lens, tripod
Location: Whitney Laboratory Center for Marine Studies, 9505 N. Oceanshore Blvd.
WEDNESDAY 3 TO 4:30 P.M.
Price: $15 | Max No. People 175 | Difficulty Level: All Levels
There is more to a great photograph than aperture, shutter speed, and ISO. The
camera, lens, computer, etc. are merely the means to an end. Are you ready to move
beyond your tools and focus on creating images that speak to you? This class will
help you see past the technical aspects for photography to explore creativity and
personal style. Olympus Educator Rob Knight will help you to open your creative
eyes. He will discuss the difference between the two is not always technical. Like
any skill, thinking and seeing creatively becomes easier the more you do it. Rob will
show you exercises you can do to help you find your unique point of view and hone
your surroundings and develop your creative vision. No matter your skill level or your
favorite photography subject, this class will give you ideas for creating images that
come from your heart.
Travel Photography in the Field | Field Workshop
Location: Castillo de San Marcos, 1 S. Castillo Dr.
FRIDAY 8 TO 11 A.M.
Price: $100 | Max No. People: 12 | Difficulty Level: All Levels
When taking a photograph, your success in drawing people into your message rests on
the ability of distinctive images to tell a story. Think bigger photos and fewer words.
Join us for a walk through St. Augustine’s historic streets. We’ll take plenty of photos
and talk about the elements of good storytelling. Suggested Gear List: Wide angle 16-35mm
and/or 35mm up to 50mm fixed, tripod, cards and extra batteries
A note about Alligator Farm Field Workshops**
Festival Organizer Note About Field Workshops
The Alligator Farm REQUIRES an ANNUAL PHOTO PASS for this workshop.
**If you need a Photo Pass then please purchase our “I NEED AN ALLIGATOR
FARM PHOTO PASS” ticket and a Photo Pass will be ordered for you.
You will only need to buy the pass one time and it’s valid for one year.
2020 Alligator Farm passes are $120.
We want you to enjoy and learn as much as you can in your field workshops.
Therefore it is important to arrive early and have all of your gear ready to go.
Each field workshop will begin with a 10 minute overview of the subject and
techniques. Have your gear ready when you arrive so you do not miss out or
hold up the group.
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