Photography as a whole has advanced to a point of universal social status and capturing visuals everyday is a routine occurrence. The history of the world has never been so vastly documented and we are bombarded daily from multiple sources with the imagery of daily lives. Inexpensive camera systems are capable of “professional” quality images and, with a simple photo kit, everyone can be the “next top professional photographer” and easily earn thousands of dollars shooting weddings, portraits or seniors. Despite all the advances in the craft, professionals complain that the “Uncle Bobs” of the world are eroding the market; that my bride from last year is now a wedding shooter or the fauxtographers have no ethics. Online photo communities, smart phone apps and internet video streaming are the new age instructors for the “going pro” newbie shooter.

Today’s professional status is little more than ability to purchase a fancy camera, have a business card and a simple website. Photography is the new pyramid scheme. Fear not, Robert is here! Part humorist, part educator and all passion, Robert hopes to open your mind to other possibilities. Within the program, you may feel different emotions from anger to joy, from laugher to sorrow, from fear to courage. Robert has compressed many of today’s issues faced by professionals into “Faux to Pro - Ten Things to Know NOW”. Designed to help emerging photographers understand the creative/business process is not so black & white or easy, while pushing the boundaries of established practices of the long term professional photographer. Traditional and avant-garde styles can coexist and excel.

You will not agree with every thing presented, but Robert hopes that each point challenges the perspectives used to gauge our industry, other photographers and ultimately ourselves.

Hecklers and non-believers will have special reserved seating towards the back. Fruit may be provided.

Location of meetings are inside the Aloft Hotel on the 6th Floor conference area. Join us for dinner at 5:00 pm on the first floor restaurant & bar.

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Somewhere in the darkness, a shadowy figure walks softy through the gritty back alleys of Automobile Alley. A shiny backlight glimmering across a puddle catches his attention with the neon colors dancing with the vibrations in the water. Click, Click, Click, and a few seconds later... a single flash is deployed and waiting to reveal details of the subject. Before the next stoplight cycles, our superhero has staked out the perfect advantage point and locked down the tripod. Carefully taking aim, a single “POP” is seen. The image burned into his mind. Two more high pitched charging sounds followed by the loud flash pop and the moment is over. The gear is wrapped amidst quiet accolades of another successful visual creation.

Robert is taking you “back to the basics” of creative street photography with one flash. We will show how to choose your gear, set up on location, nail the exposure, and create drama in your images. This class is up close, personal, and hands-on. Everyone SHOOTS! Tonight we are all Night Rangers!

We start with a quick review of the basics needed for this style of street photography. When we talk basics, we are talking about ONE - One camera, One lens, One flash, One light stand, One tripod. We will show you a few extra modifiers to change your light spread.

Robert will demonstrate how to set up the shot and walk you through the camera settings and flash setup that will get you dramatic results from the first frame. Most importantly - where to set up your light stand and what power setting for your flash.

Then when your brain is almost ready to explode, Robert will demonstrate his secret “light- splitting” technique that will push you over the edge. Rock your next alley session with this unpublished light trick for extra dimension.

Junior Rangers are encouraged to bring a tripod with their camera kits. Any questions can be directed to Robert via email

Robert will stay afterward to help everyone with their creation. After that, he will turn back into a shadowy figure and drift away. Join us for this visually intensive hands-on class and never be afraid of the dark again

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Special thanks to our sponsors

Westcott Lighting: www.fjwestcott.com

Manfrotto Tripods: www.manfrotto.com

Sekonic: www.sekonic.com

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Join me for a lighting presentation and demo during the Wichita Wildlight Photography Society on April 9th, 2020 in Lawton, Oklahoma.

We will talk about setting up and using flash as a light source in a very casual and relaxed atmosphere with plenty of time for everyone to practice. I will show you the different characteristics that all light must follow. This presentation will give you a solid base to launch your future lighting skills.

Bring you camera, favorite lens and a desire to learn. Bring coffee, snacks and good shoes to get priority in the demo line!

Great light surrounds you. The subject is perfect. The moment is right. Your mind tingles with anticipation. Click! ... dark. Click! ... too light. Click! ...still too light. Click! ...why is this too dark now? I just changed everything. @#%&!!!! And the moment is gone forever.

Your camera is just a dumb box... OK, maybe an expensive dumb box that is useless without fully understanding the inverse relationship of the three exposure controls along with proper metering. Yes, you read that right.

METERING

You know, the little lights that flicker back and forth inside the viewfinder along some scale you don't remember. The internal camera guide that is never right. Yeah, the one you don't really use cause "I'm a pro and we only shoot in manual.”

Let Robert help you XPerience Exposure through the right use of ISO, Aperture and Shutter Speed while understanding what the meter is really telling you. Learn the camera meter's sole purpose in life, as well as the handheld twin with its own unique functions.

Register now for this fun, casual and information-packed program. Bring your enthusiasm, questions, and favorite dance moves. Skeptics and hecklers encouraged to attend with special seating in the back of the room. Fruit may be provided

PS: for the "professionals" that only shoot in manual mode... Why do professional cameras have program, aperture priority, and shutter priority modes? Please sign the petition in the back of the room to demand a refund from camera manufacturers for superfluous (aka useless) controls on our professional cameras.

Short FotoWalk

following the presentation to practice using your metering!