Community Events & Special Events

500 Series are free to Gold Passport holders only. Members pay $50, non-members $90.

600 Series events are free to INFOCUS Members and Gold or Silver Passport holders, $10 otherwise. Community Events do not require advance registration and can be paid for at the door.

Special Events such as the Opening Reception, Awards Dinner and Farewell Bash are also described separately here.

Note: Schedule is subject to change due to the busy schedule of our presenters. Changes will be posted at all sites during the week.

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Special Events

Tuesday, January 22, 2013

Tuesday 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Special Event S1

FOTOfusion Opening Reception and VIP Opening Reception for FOTOmentor Bill Eppridge

 

Jump start FOTOfusion® 2013 and meet everyone at this reception honoring FOTOfusion® presenters, sponsors, participants and FOTOfusion’s 2013 FOTOmentor Bill Eppridge.

 

Fifty Years in Photojournalism by Bill Eppridge

Bill Eppridge was a Life staff photographer during the golden era of photojournalism when the big picture magazines supported pages of great photography. Present at some of history’s most famous events, Eppridge’s photographs weave a visual narrative of our times.  The exhibition features his most famous images from the Sixties including the Presidential campaign of Robert F. Kennedy, the Beatles first U.S. visit, the Woodstock Music festival, and his groundbreaking photo essay on heroin addiction in Needle Park. 

Gold Passport holders & VIP's: Free
All Others: $45

 

 

Location: Museum

Wednesday, January 23, 2013

Wednesday 5:30 PM - 9:30 PM

Special Event S2

FOTOfusion Awards Dinner

Gold Passport holders: $75
All others: $150

More information coming soon.

Location: Not Assigned

Friday, January 25, 2013

Friday 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

Special Event S4

PBPC Museum – Bill Eppridge Opening Reception – Admission Free

Fifty Years in Photojournalism by Bill Eppridge

Bill Eppridge was a Life staff photographer during the golden era of photojournalism when the big picture magazines supported pages of great photography. Present at some of history’s most famous events, Eppridge’s photographs weave a visual narrative of our times.  The exhibition features his most famous images from the Sixties including the Presidential campaign of Robert F. Kennedy, the Beatles first U.S. visit, the Woodstock Music festival, and his groundbreaking photo essay on heroin addiction in Needle Park. 

Location: Museum

Saturday, January 26, 2013

Saturday 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Special Event S5

FOTOfusion Farewell Bash

Gold Passport holders: Free • All Others: $45.00

Say goodbye until next year to all your friends and make plans for FOTOfusion^® 2014.

 

Location: Studio

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500,600 Series Community Events

Wednesday, January 23, 2013

Wednesday 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

Community Event 601

Alternative Printing with Barbara Ellison

Making the right choice in printing can set your work apart from other artists and complete your vision. Creating your image is just the beginning. Printing is the completion. Barbara will discuss substrate choices — from the traditional inkjet papers, to the alternatives including wood, metal and silk. She’ll also discuss options for showing your work, from small art books and card stock to large canvas prints. Don’t miss this chance to learn how to expand your creativity with innovation. 

Location: Library Auditorium

Wednesday 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Community Event 602

Amazing Photo Enhancements without Photoshop! with Janice Wendt

Dare to be creative with your images! Digital expert, Janice Wendt, will show how you can create stunning images with just a few clicks with the fun Photo Editing program, Snapseed. This easy, inexpensive program is a wonderful tool for quick edits, as well as creating exciting, creative photographic images. All the latest effects are included in this fun program, from black and white conversion to funky grunge effects.You will learn about filter stacking, recording speedy presets, and how to incorporate Snapseed into Lightroom for added capabilities.

Location: Library Auditorium

Wednesday 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Community Event 603

A Life in Photography with Joyce Tenneson

Not to be missed, this is a unique opportunity to see world-renowned Joyce Tenneson show images from her retrospective book, A Life in Photography, as well as behind the scenes assignment work and never-before-seen 20x24 inch Polaroids. Joyce will give insight into her multi-faceted 40-year career as one of the top portrait photographers working today. You will have the opportunity to ask her about her working process and how she is able to engage her subjects to create her signature “intimate portrait” style.  She will also show a Powerpoint showcasing her latest body of work using the gold leaf process.

Location: Library Auditorium

Wednesday 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Community Event 604

Master Of Balletic Motion with Douglas Dubler

The subject of Douglas Dubler’s talk will be the recent project he completed with American Ballet Theater in New York City. The shoot was a continuation of his decades-long fascination with dance and his efforts to combine both sharpness and movement in the process. “Starting with performance photographs and evolving to studio sessions, my focus has always been to give a three-dimensional representation to a two-dimensional art form,” Dubler explains. A portfolio and feature article on his approach and technique is featured in Digital Photo Pro magazine:

www.digitalphotopro.com/profiles/douglas-dubler-master-of-balletic-motion.html

Location: Library Auditorium

Thursday, January 24, 2013

Thursday 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

Community Event 606

iPhone Artistry: Photography’s Most Exciting Frontier! with Dan Burkholder

Witness photography’s newest revolution in this energy-packed demonstration. Watch digital pioneer Dan Burkholder display his iPhone capture and image stylizing techniques to control color, tonality, and detail in his iPhone images. Lurking under the iPhone’s LCD is one of the most inspiring, capable, and fun imaging systems in all of photography. More than just a snapshot device, the iPhone is a powerfully imaginative tool for capturing family moments, recording events, and creating inspiring art, right in our palms.

 

Location: Library Auditorium

Thursday 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Community Event 501

Photographing the Art of Ballet with Douglas Dubler

For centuries ballet or "la danse" has been the inspirational subject for artists of many mediums.  Douglas was drawn to the painting and sculpture of Edgar Degas who was fascinated by the challenge of depicting movement in his work.   Dubler’s objective is to combine a sense of movement and sharpness to show the passing of time.  In this FOTOshoot he will be working with one of the principal dancers from Miami City Ballet to provide some insight into his process.  All pertinent aspects from concept to execution/digital capture will be covered.  A particular emphasis will be on lighting.  Large format prints from this shoot will be output on the Epson 9900 in his subsequent large format fine art printing lecture.     

Location: Museum

Thursday 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Community Event 607

Lake Superior with Craig Blacklock

See the inspiring images by distinguished nature photographer, Craig Blacklock, who dedicated his career to photographing the wild shorelines of Lake Superior. You will see photographs from five of Craig’s award-winning books, including his newest two: Apostle Islands: From Land and Sea, and Pictured Rocks: From Land and Sea, and learn how he uses a sea kayak to get to his locations.  Like any life-long relationship, he has come to know his partner’s nuances in ways that only years of dedication can produce. Craig will share information useful to photographing any coastline; discuss what drives his personal vision; and explain how each project over the years has helped him share a different facet of his beloved Lake Superior. 

Location: Library Auditorium

Thursday 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Community Event 608

Fifty Years in Photojournalism with Bill Eppridge

Don’t miss this opportunity to see Bill Eppridge! Eppridge served as a LIFE magazine staff photographer during the golden era of photojournalism, when the big picture magazines featured pages of great photography. Present at some of history’s most famous events, Eppridge’s photographs weave a visual narrative of our times. The exhibition features his most famous images from the Sixties, including the Presidential campaign of Robert F. Kennedy, the Beatles first U.S. visit, the Woodstock Music Festival, and his groundbreaking photo essay on heroin addiction in Needle Park. He will also show his recent photo essay, From This Earth, documenting rural Connecticut farming life.

Location: Library Auditorium

Thursday 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

Community Event 609

Fashion/Beauty, and Fine Art with Robert Farber

Follow the evolution of a nontraditional career path from its beginning, where Farber sold his photography on the street, to his successful career in both fashion/beauty and fine art. From his first book of fine art nudes in 1976, Farber’s expansive career includes shooting men’s fashion for GQ, women’s beauty for Revlon & Ponds, and fashion for Saks Fifth Ave, while at the same time exhibiting in galleries worldwide. With half a million books sold, Farber’s story and images will inspire you whether you’re a photographer or just someone who enjoys viewing beautiful images.

Location: Library Auditorium

Thursday 3:45 PM - 4:45 PM

Community Event 610

Taking Better Sports Photographs with Adam Stoltman

Leading sports photographer, and former photography editor at Sports Illustrated, Adam Stoltman, will introduce you to the tools, techniques and tips that professionals use to read the action, and produce winning photographs. With examples culled from nearly 30 years in the field he will show you the elements which go into producing powerful and dynamic sports photographs, whether photographing your child's soccer game, little league, basketball practice, or a professional sporting event. Adam’s years of experience covering major professional events, and Olympic competitions, guarantee this will be a presentation not to be missed.

Location: Library Auditorium

Thursday 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Community Event 502

Available Light Photography with the Leica M System and Leica Compact Cameras at Clematis at Night with Tom A. Smith and Jim Wagner, Leica Camera USA.

Take the LEICA ME or Monochrome for a spin on an evening full of music and lights. Experience why the world’s first digital rangefinder camera with a full-format 24×36 mm sensor continues the legendary heritage of the Leica M system, which is known for its outstanding available light capabilities. Tom will explain why the M system is the tool to shoot in low light. Find out why great photographers such as Elliott Erwitt and Henri Cartier-Bresson made the M camera their camera of choice.  There will also be an assortment of the Leica Compact Cameras available for loan, including the Leica X2 — a small camera with a large sensor. Sponsored by Leica.

 

Location: Pro Shop

Thursday 5:15 PM - 6:15 PM

Community Event 611

iPhonography:New Technology and New Mediums with Benjamin Lowy

Regarded as one of today’s preeminent photojournalists, Ben Lowy has embraced new technology and mediums to elevate and advance stories. His work from Libya and Afghanistan was hailed as “forward-thinking” in its use of camera phones and social media platforms. Recently, Lowy’s Hurricane Sandy iPhone image appeared on the cover of Time, the first camera phone image to ever be on their cover. Don’t miss Lowy’s presentation on shooting with an iPhone in conflict zones and on other assignments, as well as the advantages and limitations of using the medium. 

 

Location: Library Auditorium

Friday, January 25, 2013

Friday 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

Community Event 612

London 2012; The Summer Olympic Games with Jimmy Colton

Join Sports Illustrated’s distinguished former photography editor, Jimmy Colton, as he takes you thorough a visual journey of the magazine’s exciting coverage of the 2012 London Summer Olympic Games. Colton will give you an exclusive look behind the scenes of their production, and a multimedia presentation of the matchless images taken at the games. A question and answer period will follow.

Location: Library Auditorium

Friday 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Community Event 613

50+ Things That Photoshop Learned from the Darkroom with Gordon Brown

 

Learn from Digital Ambassador, Gordie Brown, as he tours a myriad of techniques that Photoshop has “borrowed” from the darkroom. Techniques such as dodging, burning-in, cropping, resizing, and changing contrast are less complicated and relatively commonplace in the digital realm.  Brown will explain many of the more esoteric darkroom techniques that required greater effort and specialized knowledge such as: Solarization, Sabatier effect, Bas Relief, Posterization and more.

Location: Library Auditorium

Friday 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Community Event 614

SMOKE FILLED ROOMS: Beyond the Bunting of the Modern Presidential Campaign--1996-2012 with Stephen Crowley

Stephen Crowley, a Washington-based staff photographer for The New York Times, who consistently takes risks in his photography, will share photographs and insight on the mechanics and consequences of contemporary American politics. Don’t miss this opportunity to see his elegant and precise black and white images that push the boundaries of photojournalism. See and hear some of the unvarnished truths behind his most frequent subject: Washington politics. 

Location: Library Auditorium

Friday 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

Community Event 615

Fast Track to Super Shots: Ten Easy Ways to Improve Your Digital Photos with Julie Adair King

Even if you’re a beginner who doesn’t know an f-stop from a short stop, you can start taking better photos today with the tricks and tips presented by Julie Adair King, author of the best-selling Digital Photography For Dummies, and many For Dummies guides to other digital cameras. In the fun and easy-to-understand fashion that makes her books so popular, Julie shows you simple steps to take to solve exposure problems, manipulate color and focus, get the best image quality, and create more compelling images. Whether you use a point-and-shoot camera or a pro model, you’ll leave with the information you need to make your next photo outing a success!

Location: Library Auditorium

Friday 3:45 PM - 4:45 PM

Community Event 616

Videography for Photographers with C. David Tobie

 

Still photographers are becoming increasingly involved in shooting video as it becomes easier and more affordable. This session is an intro to what you need to consider to start shooting motion, from a background in still photography. It includes an overview of cameras, lenses, equipment, formats, studios, and software, as they apply to videography. If you've been putting off getting started in motion, this presentation could help you decide how and when to get involved.

Location: Library Auditorium

Friday 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Community Event 617

From Daguerrotype to Digital with Willis E. Hartshorn

 

Photography has changed from its invention to its present ubiquitous role in defining our sense of the world, and our place in it. Distinguished former International Center of Photography Director, Willis E. Hartshorn, will take you on a tour of the multiple histories of the medium — whether technological, aesthetic, commercial, scientific, vernacular or documentary. While many bemoaned the rise of digital technology and its impact on “photographic truth,” it has only strengthened the importance of photography as a dominant means by which we communicate and learn.

Location: Library Auditorium

Saturday, January 26, 2013

Saturday 7:30 AM - 10:00 AM

Community Event 503

Shooting From the Hip; Benefits of a Leica camera. Photographing the Green Market with Tom A. Smith and Jim Wagner of Leica.

Ever wondered why so many photojournalists and documentary photographers still prefer rangefinder cameras? Please join Tom Smith and Jim Wagner from Leica Camera USA for this opportunity to discover the rangefinder mystique for yourself! From seeing beyond what the lens “sees,” to making whisper-quiet exposures, this workshop puts you in command of what many photographers call the most rewarding and creative camera system available. Leica M-System rangefinder cameras and Leica Compact Cameras will be provided for this FOTOshoot. Sponsored by Leica.

Location: Courtyard

Saturday 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

Community Event 618

Photography at the Turn of the LAST Century with Dr. Anthony Bannon

This presentation offers a rare opportunity to see the photographs that established the art of photography, and a compositional language that is a benchmark for the beautiful image still maintained today. Dr. Bannon, the All-College Research Professor at SUNY College at Buffalo, and executive director of its Burchfield Penney Art Center, will share little-known images from the Photo-Pictorialist era at the end of the 19th and beginning of the 20th century. Dr. Bannon is the emeritus director of George Eastman House, the International Museum of Photography and Film, in Rochester, NY, where he also retains the title of Senior Scholar.

Location: Library Auditorium

Saturday 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Community Event 504

Valuing Your Family and Fine Art Photographs with Daile Kaplan

Photographs enrich our lives in countless ways. Swann Auction Galleries’ Photographs Specialist, Daile Kaplan, will answer your questions about the aesthetic and commercial value of your family pictures and fine art photographs. With the growing recognition of photography as a tangible asset, new genres of collecting, such as vernacular photography, mean that images once associated with private family memories and albums are transformed into examples of our collective photographic heritage. Daile will answer your questions about techniques and dating photographs, as well as provide historical information and commercial valuation for single photographs, mini-collections and albums, and give tips about the preservation and display of photographs in your home.

Location: Museum

Saturday 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Community Event 619

Better, Faster, & Easier Changes Than Photoshop Alone: Adobe Camera Raw 7 & Lightroom 4 with Gordon Brown

Learn how Adobe Camera Raw and Lightroom 4 let you make global changes to RAW files, and reclaim images that were over- or under-exposed much more effectively than trying to do these same operations with a jpg file in Photoshop. Without RAW file processing it is impossible to get the scope of overall corrections that are available in Photoshop alone. Working with RAW “digital negatives” you will achieve results that you never thought possible with poorly exposed images, while still maintaining the RAW file originality. After using LR4/ACR, you will be surprised of how easy it will be to make detailed localized changes in Photoshop!

Location: Library Auditorium

Saturday 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Community Event 620

Florida Wildlife Corridor Expedition with Carlton Ward

In 2012, photographer and explorer Carlton Ward led a small team on a 100-day, 1,000 mile trek, traveling by kayak, mountain bike, horse, and by foot, from Everglades National Park, to Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge in Southern Georgia. See the important and stirring images of their journey, which revealed we still have a chance to protect a natural corridor through the Florida peninsula. Learn about: the challenges of creating photographs during an expedition; directing a mainstream and social media campaign from the field; and the environmental, cultural, and economic benefits of protecting connected landscapes. 

Location: Library Auditorium

Saturday 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

Community Event 621

The Year In Pictures by ZUMA Press Wire Service & ThePicturesofTheDay.com with Scott McKiernan

Join us for “2012 — The Year of Anonymous,” a powerful multimedia presentation, designed for FOTOfusion 2013, presented by award winning picture editor, Scott Mc Kiernan. The sinking world economy, Syria’s conflict, and the endless Presidential election that split America in half, were all players in a roller coaster year seen through the eyes and minds of ZUMA Wire Service’s top photojournalists and its partner newspapers and wire services around the globe. Come see “The Year of Anonymous” and review the events that shaped our past, present and future. These pictures need to seen!

 

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Location: Library Auditorium

Saturday 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Community Event 622

Captivating Valley – New York’s Hudson with Ted Spiegel

After his first three decades as a photojournalist, working in 50 states, 60 countries and all of the climate zones from the North Pole, south, Ted Spiegel focused his attention on his home valley — New York’s Hudson. His fascinating presentation will share how he has fashioned visual variations on the theme of four seasons into a continual flow of self-published books and calendars featuring landscape and garden photography. This is a pleasant sequel to National Geographic articles, that focused on environmental issues such as "The Rescue of the Hudson River”, “America’s Water Problems”, “Acid Rain”, “The Emergence of Genetic Engineering”, and “Global Air Pollution”.

Location: Library Auditorium