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6:00 - 10:30 am
 FOTOshoot 201
Exciting, Exotic South Beach with Marc Serota
An unusual opportunity to explore exciting, exotic, South Beach with an internationally recognized South Florida photographer. Marc’s pointers on documenting this colorful Miami Beach locale will give you a rare and unusual artistic opportunity to create special images.
6:30 - 9:30 am
FOTOshoot 202
Extraordinary Green Cay Wetlands & Nature Center with Steven Nestler
An extraordinary photographic opportunity, Green Cay’s 175 acres have 86 species of trees, shrubs, grasses and aquatic vegetation, designed to emulate the Everglades eco-system with an open expanse of marsh habitat, intermittent tree islands and cypress hammocks. Via 1.5 miles of boardwalk you will be able to photograph Great Blue herons, several Egret species, Anhinga, Least Bittern, and at least 30 or 40 other species. Otter, Alligator, Swamp Rabbits and a deer may also be seen. A tripod, a reasonably long lens, a macro lens and lots of film/flashcards are recommended.
8:00 am - 12:00 noon
FOTOshoot 203
Flash Close-ups at the “Unbelievable Acres” with John J. Lopinot
Distinguished nature photographer John J. Lopinot will guide you through this 2-acre rain forest in the middle of Palm Beach County and teach you the special techniques of close-ups with flash and fill flash he is noted for. “Unbelievable Acres” is unlike anything you have ever seen before. Literally a jungle, created by horticulturist Gene Joyner 30 years ago, flowering plants, spiders, owls and many other critters abound and are great subjects for flash and fill flash close-ups. Sponsored by The Palm Beach Post
12:45 - 5:00 pm
FOTOshoot 204
Fairchild Tropical Gardens with Barbara Ellison, Canon Pro Markets staff member. Sponsored by Canon USA
(This FOTOshoot can be added to your passport as an additional FOTOshoot without the extra $80 Fee) The unique vision of Barbara Ellison, an experienced landscape photographer, will assist you in photographing this internationally renowned collection of horticultural displays. Capture lush tropical landscapes and close-up nature studies in one of the world’s finest tropical gardens known as a “living museum” where the exhibits change every day.
FOTOshoot 205
Picture Essay Development with Dirck Halstead
Work on a picture essay in the country fair atmosphere of the South Florida Fairgrounds with distinguished award-winning photojournalist Halstead. He will show you how to develop a theme and make unique and distinctive photographs that will tell a story.
FOTOshoot 206
A Walking Shoot of Little Havana (Miami) with Harrison Funk
No visa required as you explore Little Havana’s Calle Ocho with noted photographer Harrison Funk. Walk through this world within a city beginning with a Café Cubano. Shoot expert cigar rollers in a cigar factory, photograph the community domino players, enter “mercados” and explore religious symbols in the local “botanicas”.
1:30 - 5:00 pm
FOTOshoot 207
Beautiful Butterfly World Close-Up with Rick Sammon
Come away with some great close-up pictures, and have fun too, by joining close-up photography expert Rick Sammon at South Florida’s famous Butterfly World as he shares the techniques he used in his best-selling book: Flying Flowers, The Beauty of the Butterfly. Sammon will discuss the benefits of using a true macro lens and a ringlight.
2:15 - 5:30 pm
FOTOshoot 208
The Nude in Light & Shadow with Nancy Brown
Using light and shadow, in a beautiful South Florida location, learn how to produce images of beauty and sensuality. Experienced beauty and lifestyle photographer and a former model Nancy Brown will demonstrate her unique, dynamic approach to documenting the nude figure.
FOTOshoot 209
The Digital Nude—On Location with Kevin Ames
Kevin, a recognized leader in commercial digital photography will show you how to shoot compelling nudes in a tropical Florida setting. His book "Photoshop CS: the Art of Photographing Women" has been receiving rave reviews. You will come away with beautiful images.
6:30 - 8:30 pm
Opening Reception
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