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Below the calendar are all the details of our reoccurring monthly meetings including when, where, and what time they usually occur.
Capturing the Eight Second Ride! The Trials and Tribulations of Rodeo Photography with James Enos
October 15 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Spend an evening with James Enos, professional rodeo photographer, as we explore this unique market. You will learn:
- The ins and outs of getting into professional or hobby rodeo photography, including the rules of the arena, the do’s and don’ts of spending time photographing outside and inside the rails, the politics you may experience, and the requirements necessary to photograph rodeos.
- Equipment, locations, and viewpoints should be considered to obtain the best images inside and outside the arena.
- Safety and liability issues for in-arena rodeo photography.
- Terminology, events, and typical timelines of rodeos.
- Tips on working with low-light and fast-action.
- Post-processing to obtain the highest quality images.
Bio:
James Enos is an award-winning photographer with an extensive background in Sports, Portraiture, Families and Events, Concerts, and Glamour, with over 40 years of photographic experience. He owned a thriving studio in his hometown of Sarasota, Florida for many years in the late 90’s and early 2000’s. He was quite active in his local guild (Bay Professional Photographers) and the Florida Professional Photographers. He was also a known speaker around the state. He is currently a professional rodeo photographer in the east Tennessee and north Georgia markets.
Jim was a Tampa Bay Bucs Game-Photographer before and during the 2002 Championship season. His images were used extensively by the franchise and were also published in the book World Champions, The Official Story of the 2002 Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He has had many of his images published in the Professional Photographers of America Loan Collection and PPA Showcase books, and is a winner of the coveted Kodak Gallery Award. Jim has made dozens of merit images throughout his career with merits obtained in competition at the PPA, the Florida Professional Photographers Association, and the PPETN. Most recently Jim was honored by the Tennessee Wildlife Federation for an image chosen for the 2025 calendar.
Having moved from Florida to Tennessee in 2007, Jim is semi-retired and owns a small farm in east Tennessee with his spouse Terri. They enjoy horses, breed mini-donks, and own several exotic species. He absolutely loves the action of
professional rodeo photography, and the calm feeling of photographing wildlife and waterfalls, both in abundance in Tennessee!
Jim’s rodeo portfolio is available at https://jamesenos.com/rodeo-portfolio
MONTHLY MEETINGS
WHEN
- Typically on the second Wednesday after the first Tuesday
We have circuit speakers that go to various cities which may cause a schedule change. Check the calendar below for the exact dates. Our association events and special events can be scheduled at any date.
WHERE
- Please check the venue for each individual event.
WHAT TIME
- 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm – Pre-Meeting Social and Networking
The locations are posted on our Facebook page, typically on the day of the event.
- 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm – Monthly Meeting
Come ready to learn and have some fun! If materials or equipment is needed, information will be given in the event info as well as in the FaceBook group.