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4th Annual Photography Day
Living History Farms
Text courtesy Charley Starnes, Iowa State Fair Photography Salon Superintendent:
Come spend the day at Living History Farms, taking pictures with and learning from professional photographers! This is your chance to “finally” get all those questions answered. Des Moines area professional photographers will be on hand to help answer your every question. Imagine having the opportunity to spend one-on-one time with some of the best.
Participating pro photographers this year include:
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Tim Abramowitz – Tim Abramowitz Photography
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Jeff & Maggie Barbour – J. Addison Barbour Photography
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Ron Darge – Ron Darge Art Photography
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Mike DeFelice – Nature Photographer
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Elmer Fleagle – Freelance Photographer
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John Gaps – Professional Photographer
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Brent Isenberger – Brent Isenberger Photography
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Mike Landwehr – Nature Photographer
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Mark Peterson – Mark S. Peterson Photography
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Charley Starnes – Iowa State Fair Photography Salon Superintendent
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Reese Strickland – Reese Strickland Photography
New
this year! In
addition to having these professional photographers walking around Living
History Farms to assist you, there will also be 30 minute topical learning
sessions throughout the day - for no extra cost! Some of the professionals will
also take their lessons outdoors to demonstrate what was learned in the
classroom.
Classroom Sessions in the Visitors Center (Schedule updated 09/14):
| Time | Presenter | Topic |
| 10:00-10:30 | Ron Darge and John Gaps | The Art of Photography |
| 10:45-11:15 | Charley Starnes | Iowa State Fair Photography Salon |
| 11:30-12:00 | Brent Isenberger | White Balance and Exposure |
| 12:15-12:45 | Mark Peterson | Nature Photography Using Natural Light |
| 1:00- 1:30 | Mike DeFelice | Macro Photography |
| 1:45-2:15 | Mike Landwehr | Bird Photography |
| 2:30-3:00 | Elmer Fleagle | Outdoor Portraits |
| 3:15-3:45 | Tim Abramowitz | Fill Flash and Off-Camera Flash |
Representatives
from Canon and Nikon will be in attendance! Learn about the latest and
greatest in photographic technology from two of the top leaders in the
industry.
Technical experts will explain the features and benefits of some of the most
advanced cameras in the industry. In addition, you will
be able to take some
of the
equipment outdoors
for a “test drive” around Living History Farms.
What does it cost to attend? Simply pay the price of gate admission. All of the experts and professionals are graciously donating their time. Their reward is in helping you to become a better photographer. Please join them for a fun filled day!
Date: Saturday, September 19th
Time: 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.
Location: Living History Farms, 11121 Hickman Road, Urbandale, Iowa 50322
Phone: (515) 278-5286