FL P.O.T.N. 2 day event

[jj1987]

OK, it has occured to me that many of the POTN members have a lot to share, and a lot that needs to be covered. Having worked at a lab for 3 years, I believe that I could round up the photographers who brought in top notch work to put on a two day "Canon Fest". I believe that we could have around 1 hour per presentation with a 30 minute interval, giving time for switching speakers, final questions exc. This should mean we could have around 6-8 Classes per day.

We would have a registration fee that would cover renting the hotel confrence rooms, as well as marketing materials that would be sent out to all the Florida camera stores.

Classes I have in mind-

1- Raw workflow
2- Color Management
3- Posing
4- Automotive Photography
5- Making the web work for you (selling prints online).
6- Senior Photography
7- Wildlife and nature photography
8- Nighttime Photography
9- Photoshop Tips and Tricks for photographers.

Any classes that you have an idea for would be awsome. Also, if anyone would be willing to teach a class, please contact me.

I would think Gainesville, FL would be a good spot. It has plenty of Dining options MUCH cheaper than Miami, Tampa Jacksonville or Orlando, as well as the hotel rooms are MUCH cheaper.

Does this sound like a good idea?

[keenasmustard]

I am extremely interested in something like this. I go away a fair bit, so hopefully I'm around the place if/when you decide to hold it. This might already be encompassed in wildlife and nature photography, but I'd love to learn more about landscape photography. Sports could maybe be another subject?

[jj1987]

possibly. I would have to find a sports photographer. With as little interest as shown here, I hesitate to plan anything.

Maybe a few on location trips/get togethers?

[CyberDyneSystems]

This could be a great idea!

I could cover subject 1, 7 or 9...

Feild Trips? or just lectures?

[cjsa]

Isn't Gainesville expensive to fly to?

[Blue Deuce]

I would be in for this.

Not too interested in whatever senior photography is but I was once known for skipping classes as a young lad.:lol:

I would like CDS to deliver some lectures. I might be able to return the favor by turning him on to some bird sites as well.

[jj1987]

Isn't Gainesville expensive to fly to?
Well, its either Gainesville or Orlando, Miami, Jacksonville. Those three are expencive, and I wouldnt know any local people to put on anything. If there is a huge showing however, I dont think it would be a problem getting the guys I was thinking of to go down there.

[thebrewer]

Orlando is is probably the most accessable airport. Hotels range from cheap to $$$$$.