Keynote Sessions
Communicate Your Passion
Keynote Address by Larry W. Richardson
As photographers, our pictures are the means by which we tell our stories- to ourselves, each other, and the world. Good stories stick with you, become memories not easily forgotten. Stories go far beyond facts and explanations; they trigger emotions, empathy, and truth. More than anything else, they connect us to each other. Let Larry Richardson bring stories to you through his images. His experiences will speak to your heart and soul.
Where to Meet: Cohen Student Union Ballroom
Cost: Included with your Conference Ticket!
Q&A With Maxis Gamez – A Keynote Like No Other!
Keynote Address by Maxis Gamez
National Geographic published photographer Maxis Gamez will take you on a Keynote-like no other. Mr. Gamez will take us on a learning journey opening the opportunity to not only learn award-winning techniques but to also learn from others.
Got questions?? Microphones will be given to those interested in asking Pro Bird Photographer and teacher Maxis Gamez. Mr. Gamez wants your participation!
Keynote discussion topics include:
- Finding Inspiration.
- Avoiding some of the biggest issues bird photographers face today
- Why you should try to crop less
- And much more.
We hope you’ll attend this one-of-a-kind keynote and learn from the very best in the industry.
Where to Meet: Cohen Student Union Ballroom
Cost: Included with your Conference Ticket!
Bonus Classroom Sessions!
We are pleased to announce that we have added some BONUS SESSIONS! These one hour classroom sessions will be held in the FGCU Cohen Student Union Ballroom!
Birds and Butterflies….An Amazing World of Color with Mike Matthews
Do you enjoy photographing birds and butterflies? Have you upgraded to one of the new mirrorless cameras?
Please join us at the F3C 2023 Conference as Mike Matthews demonstrates some great ways to get amazing photos of both birds and butterflies. He will cover photographing birds in flight as well as using props to capture some amazing images of your backyard feathered friends. Also covered will be plant selections for you garden to attract butterflies to help get great photos of these flying jewels. He will discuss both using the newer mirrorless cameras as well as using your DSLR to capture great images.
Topics Mike will cover: Using Auto ISO, The new eye detect focusing technique, and the correct shutter speed for capturing birds in flight. Advantages of back button auto focus, and setting up an emergency button for fast action subjects. This class is open to people of all skill levels and experience!
Where to Meet: Cohen Student Union Ballroom
Cost: Included with your Conference Ticket!
Macro Photography in a Mirrorless World with Mike Matthews
Have you ever wanted to learn about Macro Photography? Have you upgraded to one of the new mirrorless cameras?
Please join us at the F3C 2023 Conference as Mike Matthews demonstrates some great ways to get amazing macro/ close up photos of amazing subjects. Macro photography can be done 24/7 and the subjects are endless. He will discuss both the newer mirrorless cameras as well as using your DSLR to capture great images. Mike will also be leading a macro workshop on Saturday afternoon with some live animals to photograph. So make sure you check out that exciting workshop as well.
Topics Mike will cover: In-camera focus stacking on mirrorless cameras, how to use flash perfectly when only inches from your subject, how to protect the highlights from blowing out in your pictures, how to get maximum depth of field and sharpness for small subjects. This class is open to people of all skill levels and experience!
Where to Meet: Cohen Student Union Ballroom
Cost: Included with your Conference Ticket!
15= Ways to Improve Your Photography without Buying any Gear with Art Silverglate
There are many ways to improve your photography,we will discuss those ways and how to improve an what to photograph, and how post processing can vastly improve your images.
Where to Meet: Cohen Student Union Ballroom
Cost: Included with your Conference Ticket!
Give Your Photography Life – Start a Project with Robert L. Chaplin
Creative projects, specifically print projects, bring our photography full circle. Join Robert in this brand-new talk, where he will share stories about the challenges of giving life to your photography. He will share his successes and failures, give you ideas to start the simplest projects, and inspire you to take on long-term storytelling projects.
Where to Meet: Cohen Student Union Ballroom
Cost: Included with your Conference Ticket!
Ask a Pro – Photography Q & A with Todd Nettelhorst
From what’s in his bag(s) to how to….ask Todd anything! He will share some of his thoughts on adventure photography from landscapes, birds and wildlife to the most intimate of scenes. Learn how he handles workflow form assignment inception to completion and what might be on the horizon for photography and its communities. Join us for this informative session and learn what it takes to be a pro and how you can advance along your own photography journey.
Light Painting Photography with Ben Willmore
See how unique photographs can be crafted late after the sun sets using just a camera and a flashlight. You’ll see how creative results can be produced and learn what’s necessary to get started with this photography technique!