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.If you love photography, no matter your skill level,
you need to be at the Texas Photo FestivalTM.
The Smithville Music and Film Commission (SMFC) is now focused on the roll
which photography plays in the Small Town Texas.
SMFC invites all levels of photographic enthusiasts to the Historic Downtown Smithville for an afternoon of photographic opportunities at the 2nd annual Texas Photo FestivalTM.
you need to be at the Texas Photo FestivalTM.
The Smithville Music and Film Commission (SMFC) is now focused on the roll
which photography plays in the Small Town Texas.
SMFC invites all levels of photographic enthusiasts to the Historic Downtown Smithville for an afternoon of photographic opportunities at the 2nd annual Texas Photo FestivalTM.
The 2010 Texas Photo Festival will celebrate "Small Town Texas."
This entails both photographing your life, your own family at home, on vacation, and at holiday functions as well as recognizing that for special occasions and milestones, you should hire a professional photographer.
Another important message about taking photos is to make sure you create prints to display.
Remember finding a shoe box of prints that your grandmother had hidden away? If we don't print the photographs we take now, there won't be photos for our grandchildren to find. I'm sure the numerous images we have stored on our phone or computer won't even be around for future generations!
Included in this years photo festival is the Watershed Photo Study on Saturday. This program teaches basic photo techniques and environmental necessity of native plants.
Event is sponsored by the Smithville Music & Film Commission and the Smithville Area Chamber of Commerce.
Another important message about taking photos is to make sure you create prints to display.
Remember finding a shoe box of prints that your grandmother had hidden away? If we don't print the photographs we take now, there won't be photos for our grandchildren to find. I'm sure the numerous images we have stored on our phone or computer won't even be around for future generations!
Included in this years photo festival is the Watershed Photo Study on Saturday. This program teaches basic photo techniques and environmental necessity of native plants.
Event is sponsored by the Smithville Music & Film Commission and the Smithville Area Chamber of Commerce.
There are two opportunities to learn about photography.
Sunday, Oct. 10th, 2010, everyone who is interested in photography is invited to come.
1:00 - 5:00 PM FREE to all Photographic EnthusiastsREGISTER FREE at the SMITHVILLE AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, Main St. at First St.
or e-mail chamber@smithvilletx.org or call (512) 237-2313 for details.
A day of learning, exploration and fun are planned:
5:00 – 7:00 PM PRINT SHARE* Photographic classes on different aspects of image capture,
including basic exposure,macro photography and more.
* Moving photographic sets such as a Marching Band and more. Be surprised.
* Models galore, including the other participants, ready to be photographed.
* Randy Kerr and Doug Box will create portrait sets.
* Lighting equipment provided by the FJ Westcott Company.
* Take a train ride through the Historic District .
Happy Hour Event - Pocket’s Grille
** Image Share**
Image Share - Bring your favorite portraits for a share time in the craft of photography.
*Bring your cameras.
**Bring your portfolio to share with other enthusiasts.
If you love everything Railroad, visit the Smithville Railroad Museum and Park. More shooting opportunities.
FREE PHOTO CONTEST for Registered Participants.
Find out the details on Sunday, October 10th at the Chamber office in Smithville Texas. Information will be with registration information. Only photographs taken day of event in Smithville City Limits will be considered.
Contest sponsored by The Smithville Times.
Please note that there is no charge required for the Sunday activities.
Register free on day of event at the Chamber office, Main Street at First Street.
On Saturday, Oct. 9th, 2010 you can attend a
hands on learning workshop taught by Doug Box and Randy Kerr. Some of
the things you will learn: How to get in sync with the light. Move
forward by understanding how to plan for light direction. This program covers scouting for locations and lighting set up for
Landscape, floral and portraits in nature. You learn how your camera
responds to light. It’s the fundamentals that gets you ready for the
next level. You will learn the process that will get you in sync with
Earth, Light and Lens.
Sometimes the light outside is good, sometime it is not. So what do you do: Forget the shot? Do the shot with bad light? You will learn how to handle most every situation. We will cover when to use a reflector, what color reflector, when to use a translucent, when to use subtractive lighting, when to add flash and the proper techniques for each. You will learn how to find “Great Light” outdoors. You will learn what to do if it is overcast and you can't find any direction to the light? Do you hate that "On Camera Flash" look? All your questions will be answered.
We will also cover posing techniques to make your subjects look great and how to relate to your clients. This workshop is limited to 20 people and the fee is only $175. We start on Saturday morning. We will be working in downtown Smithville. You will be blown away with all the info you will learn. We will also talk about the business side of photography.
Bring your cameras and tripods. You will be shooting models and making great images. For more information call 979-272-5555.
For this Saturday Workshop on Oct. 9th, call or register today! Sometimes the light outside is good, sometime it is not. So what do you do: Forget the shot? Do the shot with bad light? You will learn how to handle most every situation. We will cover when to use a reflector, what color reflector, when to use a translucent, when to use subtractive lighting, when to add flash and the proper techniques for each. You will learn how to find “Great Light” outdoors. You will learn what to do if it is overcast and you can't find any direction to the light? Do you hate that "On Camera Flash" look? All your questions will be answered.
We will also cover posing techniques to make your subjects look great and how to relate to your clients. This workshop is limited to 20 people and the fee is only $175. We start on Saturday morning. We will be working in downtown Smithville. You will be blown away with all the info you will learn. We will also talk about the business side of photography.
Bring your cameras and tripods. You will be shooting models and making great images. For more information call 979-272-5555.
For more information, call (979) 272-5555 or e-mail dougbox@aol.com
To register for the Saturday Seminar Click Here
For more information about Smithville,Texas click here.
