Guest Speakers & events
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2018
guest speakers
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october -- Travis Elder
theme: Shooting outside YOUR comfort zone
Travis Elder and the Sprinter -- Travis Elder photo
The Oct. 22 guest presenter, Travis Elder, grew up in rural Northern California where "Nature was a part of daily life," he says. "As I got older I discovered the camera. I began to realize a passion for exploring the world through a camera lens. I’ve always dreamed of being an adventure photographer but sometimes life has other plans. "
In 2016 he was working full time in the wine industry and operating a photography business part time when his home was destroyed in the Clayton fire.
"While I had photographic success selling prints, working events and doing engagement photography, I felt my style becoming stagnant," he says. "With nothing left to lose I took the leap."
He quit his wine career and switched to photography full time. During the last two years, he's been shooting "outside his comfort zone," living full-time in his Mercedes Sprinter RV, traveling, developing new techniques and pushing himself to take on new jobs in an effort to become a better photographer.
Travis described the gist of his upcoming presentation as "sacrificing comfort to satisfy the ever-changing creative cravings of a passion for chasing light -- photography."
His most current photo/video projects include a Burning Man production and a trip to Iceland. To learn more and see his work, visit traviselder.art or traviselder.com
In 2016 he was working full time in the wine industry and operating a photography business part time when his home was destroyed in the Clayton fire.
"While I had photographic success selling prints, working events and doing engagement photography, I felt my style becoming stagnant," he says. "With nothing left to lose I took the leap."
He quit his wine career and switched to photography full time. During the last two years, he's been shooting "outside his comfort zone," living full-time in his Mercedes Sprinter RV, traveling, developing new techniques and pushing himself to take on new jobs in an effort to become a better photographer.
Travis described the gist of his upcoming presentation as "sacrificing comfort to satisfy the ever-changing creative cravings of a passion for chasing light -- photography."
His most current photo/video projects include a Burning Man production and a trip to Iceland. To learn more and see his work, visit traviselder.art or traviselder.com
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November -- STUART SCHWARTZ
THEME: People
From the 'Cubans' series -- Photo by Stuart Schwartz
Stuart Schwartz, founder of The Image Flow in Mill Valley, will be the Nov. 26 guest presenter.
Shortly after graduating from Art Center College of Design in Pasadena more than four decades ago, Schwartz packed his cameras and a portfolio and headed to Europe. After a brief stint as a photo assistant in Zurich, Switzerland he decided to begin freelancing as a still-life photographer there. Hitting the streets with his portfolio in hand he made appointments at advertising agencies and design firms to show his work. Within a year, he was actively shooting in his own studio in Zurich.
Eventually he progressed from still-life and product photography to photographing people. He spent 15 years working in Switzerland and another 15 years shooting for ad agencies and design firms in the United States before opening The Image Flow in Marin County in 2008.
Today he teaches and mentors the passionate photographer, while occasionally shooting for clients. Sharing his knowledge of photography has become a mission, whether in workshops or in one-on-one sessions at The Image Flow. His personal work varies from street photography to abstract photography and mixed media.
During his presentation he will be sharing his passion for photographing people and discussing The Image Flow, a photography resource center and gallery which also offers printing services, workshops and studio rental space.
To learn about the workshops, visit www.theimageflow.com
To see examples of Schwartz' work visit stuartschwartz.com
Shortly after graduating from Art Center College of Design in Pasadena more than four decades ago, Schwartz packed his cameras and a portfolio and headed to Europe. After a brief stint as a photo assistant in Zurich, Switzerland he decided to begin freelancing as a still-life photographer there. Hitting the streets with his portfolio in hand he made appointments at advertising agencies and design firms to show his work. Within a year, he was actively shooting in his own studio in Zurich.
Eventually he progressed from still-life and product photography to photographing people. He spent 15 years working in Switzerland and another 15 years shooting for ad agencies and design firms in the United States before opening The Image Flow in Marin County in 2008.
Today he teaches and mentors the passionate photographer, while occasionally shooting for clients. Sharing his knowledge of photography has become a mission, whether in workshops or in one-on-one sessions at The Image Flow. His personal work varies from street photography to abstract photography and mixed media.
During his presentation he will be sharing his passion for photographing people and discussing The Image Flow, a photography resource center and gallery which also offers printing services, workshops and studio rental space.
To learn about the workshops, visit www.theimageflow.com
To see examples of Schwartz' work visit stuartschwartz.com
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DECEMBER -- HOLIDAY POTLUCK
The annual NVPS holiday potluck dinner will be held Saturday, Dec. 2, from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Jessel Gallery, 1019 Atlas Peak Rd.
Details to follow.
Details to follow.
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JANUARY 2019 -- TODD PICKERING
THEME: TBA
THEME: TBA
Todd Pickering photo
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