It time again to kick in the PhotoWalk series since the weather is warming up and getting so nice outside. I’m sure you are as anxious as I am to get back to a positive social setting of learning, sharing and experimenting. All things perfectly suited to a casual photowalk event.

Bedford Camera and Video (Tulsa) 2nd Thursday Photowalk schedule is back in swing and our first is April 8 2021, 7pm-9pm on the WEST side of the Jenks Pedestrian Bridge. Check out the map below for the red circle camera icon for the meeting place before a short walk to explore the area.

In the “Small Flash - Big Light” series, we will work with the smaller camera fashion strobes and gels to create different dramatic portraits of our models. You are welcome to bring your flash system, I will be featuring the complete line of Westcott FJ Series lights and available to answer any questions. These powerful, rugged battery powered lights have a universal trigger system that will work with almost any camera. If our favorite muse, Shiann, doesn’t make an appearance, I bet the resident Fujifilm photographer and model, Tori, will be happy to set into the light. Either way, it will be a blast and you don’t want to miss the first FotoWalk of the season.

Maybe I will break out some fire as the skylight becomes darker around 8 pm and see what images we can create.

If you have any questions, be sure to stop by and see the folks over at the Bedford Camera & Video store in Tulsa, OK. Be sure to signup and follow the Bedford Camera Meetup Group for other exciting social and educational events.

After the event, I encourage participants to upload and share their images to the Flickr Group created for these events - Bedford Camera Tulsa Photography Group. This make it very easy for the models to get copies of the images taken and a great place for online social interactions.

See you soon!

Spring is in the air and it’s time for another Bedford Camera & Video PhotoCon Fotowalk!

Welcome to the largest Fotowalk in the state sponsored by the fine folks at FJ Westcott. Come see the full line of lights being used on the Envoy Walks.

The Trawicks and Dorseys have teamed up for another great experience for a Photo/Video route. As a bonus, the sound expert Ryan White from RODE will be on the video walk to answer any questions and demo great microphones for location audio capture.

We all meet at the Aloft Hotel in Bricktown for a 6:30pm start, hit the marked route for fun shooting and then get to the Grand Finale location by 8:00pm for some Steel Fire photo action!

As a special treat this year, the video and grand finale will have a special dance appearance of the

El Grupo Panamerica.

This PhotoWalk is FREE and OPEN to all

photographers and videographers!

The largest Photowalk in Oklahoma, and possibly the midwest, will happen the night before Bedford Camera & Video PhotoCon and we are trying something different. We are combining talent between the Trawicks and Dorseys with a guest leader, Ryan White from RØDE Microphones.

The Trawicks will lead the STILL FotoWalk and the Dorseys will push through on the VIDEO Fotowalk. Both parties will finish at the Deep Deuce Dog Park for the Grand Finale at 8 pm for a little something special.

Last year’s event was spectacular despite the fridge temperatures and blowing winds. Let’s hope for better weather or bundle up for the “diverse” Oklahoma weather.

We will all meet in front of the Aloft Hotel before taking our routes towards the model shoot stations manned by talent by Vail Models.

You don’t want to miss the LAST SHOT!

Join me and others on an event of LiGHT and SHADOWS on September 20th from 7pm - 9pm. This replaces the ever popular Bedford Camera & Video 3rd Thursday PhotoWalk for September 17th this month. Bring your camera, tripod and lights to experiment in the art installation created by Jen Lewin at Campbell Art Park in Oklahoma City.

We are bringing out the new Westcott FJ400 and Rapid Box Switch Octo-M to add fabulous light to the models with it’s universal trigger FJ-X2m

Here is an excerpt from the website of Oklahoma Contemporary:

Aqueous, an interactive light installation, now winds through Campbell Art Park as part of our inaugural Bright Golden Haze exhibition. During the day, Aqueous’ surface will reflect the sky, audience and surrounding environment. At night, Aqueous will engage visitors as they walk along its surface -- lighting up as they step, dance or play along the pathway. Visitors will be asked to socially distance as they explore the space.

Jen Lewin combines her studies in engineering, computer programming, dance, music and film to create public artworks that engage the body and the senses. Her works have been featured at a variety of events, including the Istanbul Light Festival, Vivid Sydney 2014 and 2018, iLight Marina Bay, Signal Fest and Burning Man; art biennales in Denver, Colorado and Gwangju, South Korea; and solo exhibitions across the United States and in Mexico, Portugal and England. Lewin has designed and installed permanent public interactive sculptures worldwide, including the Sidewalk Harp in Minneapolis; Magical Harp in Palo Alto, Calif.; Promenade in Denver, Colo.; and Ascent in Coral Springs, Fla. 

Images

Aqueous by artist Jen Lewin, photo by Dennis Spielman. 

Be sure to follow the Bedford Camera OKC Meetup group for upcoming events!

Welcome to another opportunity to shoot, network, and share experiences with other photographers!

Bedford Camera & Video in Tulsa organizes a FREE Photowalk the 2nd Thursday of each month. These photo walks range in locations, themes, and styles but is always to photographers of all skill levels. It’s a great time to learn and practice techniques. The local store staff and/or influencers are available to answer all your questions and even let you try out some equipment.

This month, we dust out the earthly slumber of recent challenges to soar to the skies. We are encouraging our modeling talent to dress in a SPACE or ALIEN theme outfits. We are hoping for an “out of this world” experience and will use the fabulous BOK Center as a backdrop. The silver reflective building wrap and high glass roofing can add to the flair of this theme.

Robert Trawick will be leading the PHOTO STAY around the half-block front part of the BOK Center showing you how to add flash on location to create some pop and color to your images. The newly released Westcott FJ400 lights will be on set to try with their UNIVERSAL trigger that works seamlessly with 7 different camera makers.

Head over to Bedford Camera Tulsa Photography Group to sign up and register for updates for future events. And if you are in the Oklahoma City area, check out the Bedford Camera OKC Photo Meetup group for upcoming events and classes.

Meet at the corner of W. 3rd St & S. Denver

in front of the BOK Center at 7pm.

This event was pushed from March because of the CORONAVIRUS and the start time and route may change. Check back often for updates as we get closer to the date!

The largest Photowalk in Oklahoma, and possibly the midwest, will happen the night before Bedford Camera & Video PhotoCon and we are trying something different. We are combining talent between the Trawicks and Dorseys with a guest leader, Ryan White from RØDE Microphones.

The Trawicks will lead the STILL FotoWalk and the Dorseys will push through on the VIDEO Fotowalk. Both parties will finish at the Deep Deuce Dog Park for the Grand Finale at 8 pm for a little something special.

Last year’s event was spectacular despite the fridge temperatures and blowing winds. Let’s hope for better weather or bundle up for the “diverse” Oklahoma weather.

We will all meet in front of the Aloft Hotel before taking our routes towards the model shoot stations manned by talent by Vail Models.

You don’t want to miss the LAST SHOT!

CORONAVIRUS UPDATE
PhotoCon is POSTPONED to JUNE 18-20 2020

The largest Photowalk in Oklahoma, and possibly the midwest, will happen the night before Bedford Camera & Video PhotoCon and we are trying something different. We are combining talent between the Trawicks and Dorseys with a guest leader, Ryan White from RØDE Microphones.

The Trawicks will lead the STILL FotoWalk and the Dorseys will push through on the VIDEO Fotowalk. Both parties will finish at the Deep Deuce Dog Park for the Grand Finale at 8 pm for a little something special.

Last year’s event was spectacular despite the fridge temperatures and blowing winds. Let’s hope for better weather or bundle up for the “diverse” Oklahoma weather.

We will all meet in front of the Aloft Hotel before taking our routes towards the model shoot stations manned by talent by Vail Models.

You don’t want to miss the LAST SHOT!

Welcome to 2020 and we hope you are getting all in FOCUS this year. The weather has been unseasonably warm for winter and we are hoping it holds out all the way to summer. It’s time to get outside, network and shoot something.

Starting off our Fotowalk series in Tulsa, Oklahoma is very fitting since the downtown area is so diverse, it lends itself to so many opportunities for a great shot. And many times, you just need a reason to go there and why not bring along some friends.

We are going to try something a little different this trip and we might call it a “Sit & Shoot” since we are not going to plan a route around the city landmarks, but choose a cool place and use that as the base of operation. If you feel like exploring more of the area, you are welcome to travel on your own or maybe with a newly discovered friend.

Big shout-out to our resident photo-nurse, Karen Hays, for the idea of bringing a couch to the Fotowalk. She will be providing a black velvet settee transported by the Wild Bison man himself, Ken Martin. We will need some strong men to lift it from the truck and place it for the shoot. That’s where Robert Lake comes in handy along with helping with some bottled water for attendees. Robert, Bedford Camera & Video manager, will be on-site to help with camera questions and local folklore. I would advise you to stop by the store before 6 pm (closing time) to pick up any last-minute gear tips or equipment.

We will have 3-4 models to choose from for your couch shoot and will be sharing their information closer to the date.

The main character for our “Sit & Shoot” is the Richmond Settee from LA Vintage.

OFFICIAL CAPTURE TULSA KICK-OFF

The FotoFacts Podcast triplets (Jim, Alex and Rob) are heading to Bedford Camera in Tulsa to meet up with Pam Stukenborg for a meet-up and Fotowalk for a new event coming on October 12, 2019. So you get to hear this FIRST before all the social media gets out. The new event is Capture Tulsa, held at the Bedford Camera Tulsa store with 6 photographers, a fotowalk and food!

The Oklahoma ambassadors are meeting with the Tulsa ambassador to hang with the store crew and will be available for questions, interviews, videos and just down right funny antics before heading over to the Blue Dome District for a casual FotoWalk. We plan to be at the store from 2pm until 5pm and setup for the walk at 7pm.

The FotoWalk is free and open to all skill levels and camera brands. It’s a great time to socialize, network, learn and shoot in the comfort of large group of like minded photographers. Wear comfortable shoes and appropriate clothing for the changing weather. We are expecting low 80’s and partly cloudy conditions with the usual Oklahoma “light breeze” winds.

MEET AT BLUE DOME AT 7PM

*UPDATE*
WE ARE WORKING WITH THE WONDERFUL FOLKS AT THE PRICE TOWER

TO SHOOT IN THE LOBBY DURING THIS FOTOWALK

We are traveling to NE Oklahoma for this FotoWalk to visit with our favorite bison photographer Ken Martin and visit Price Tower, the only realized skyscraper designed by Frank Lloyd Wright.

We think the combination of oil history, local architecture and cultural diversity will get you some great images. But if you are looking for some portrait practice, our friend Karen Hays rounded up some talent for the event.

There also may be a chance to visit the Tall Grass Prarie Preserve on Sunday morning. And by “morning”, I mean so early that will see see the crack of dawn on the road while smelling the coffee you made in the car on the way. Email Ken directly with any questions on this largest (39,650 acres) protected remnant of tallgrass prairie left on earth.

THIS SOCIAL EVENT IS FREE

OPEN TO PHOTOGRAPHERS OF ALL SKILLS LEVELS

- MEET IN PARKING LOT EAST OF PRICE TOWER -

Join us for a 90-minute urban exploration walk in Downtown Tulsa and participate in a shortened version of the Sekonic Meter Challenge.  On this FotoWalk, we ask everyone to shoot with a “normal” view lens - 50mm for full-frame & 35mm for crop cameras - and to cover up (or turn off) the image review.  On the walk, we will rely on the camera’s internal meter or the more accurate handheld incident light meter.  Adding to the fun and the learning experience, we encourage participants to shoot in JPG for easy post-process review.

Not exactly sure how to check light luminosity with your meter?  We got your covered with an hour presentation with Robert Trawick, resident Bedford Camera & Video Envoy, on the practical use of light meters both in-camera and external.  Don’t have a light meter… Use “Rob4Bedfords” for special pricing on Sekonic meters and thousands of other products.

SCHEDULE 

4PM-5PM

SEKONIC METER TALK

Bedford Camera & Video

8172 E 68th St

Tulsa, OK 74133

7PM-830PM

BLIND NIFTY 50 FOTOWALK

Williams Green

61 E 3rd St

Tulsa, OK 74103

HOSTED BY

The month of April holds a special treat for a weekend FotoWalk to visit The Monterey in Durant, OK.

It’s a great opportunity to attend the Southern OK Wine Walk & Brew Fest (noon-5pm) and then enjoy photography around the area. The Southern Oklahoma Wine Walk & Brew Fest will feature wineries and breweries from across the state set up underneath tents in a festival-type atmosphere. Patrons can taste delicious selections from Oklahoma wineries and breweries, listen to live music from local entertainers and stroll through outdoor booths featuring local and area-wide collectibles and made-in-Oklahoma products.

THE FOTOWALK IS FREE AND STARTS AT 6PM AT THE MONTEREY

We will be attending the Bedford Camera & Video Fujifilm Demo Day in Tulsa, OK and decided to hang out in town afterwards for an evening of fun shooting. On this FotoWalk, you won’t have to travel far from the parking lot to get into the action. We hope that Jamison Ford from Fujifilm will be able to join us, so be sure to remind him when you visit the demo counter.

We will meet in the parking lot of The River Skatepark and then take over a ramp, jump or rail for action photography with stop action flash. We are putting a call out for skaters to come out for stunts or just stand for portraits. If you prefer to see life from the other side of the lens, bring your board and we are sure to get you in front of the cameras!

The weather forecast is for a chilly - 46 degrees - and breezy evening so dress appropriately but Hawaiian shorts and shorts will sure to gain favor with the other photographers.

Trawick Images Workshops and FotoFacts Podcast are working their way around Oklahoma with the newly designed FotoWalks. This is a FREE, fun and casual interaction of socially centered photographers of all skill levels. It’s a wonderful time to hang out, create amazing captures and visit the hidden gems of the Red Dirt state.

We will be in Ada, OK in the Arts District to practice our craft and will be planning to have a very models on set. If shooting people is not your thing, then feel free to capture the unique atmosphere of this city.

The FotoWalk will meet in front of the Pontotoc County Courthouse and explore the nearby area. Bring a camera, dress for the weather and prepare to engage with the talent.

JOIN US AT THE OKLAHOMA FIREFIGHTERS MUSEUM FROM 6-8. WE WILL HAVE ALL ACCESS TO THE MUSEUM AFTER HOURS. MODELS, LIGHTING, LOANER GEAR AND MORE. CAN'T WAIT TO SEE YOU THERE!