Most workshops focus on the “how to’s” behind crafting an image. Maybe it’s time to take a closer look at the philosophy behind the “why” of your photography. Do your images create an emotional response in the viewer? Take a moment to reflect on the images that have had an impact on you, and use that insight to help you craft images that will move others.

Will your images last beyond you?

What will your photographic legacy be? 

The images created by Dorothea Lange, Ansel Adams, and Richard Avedon have endured longer than their brief time with us. What will your images say to future generations?

Bio

Tennessee Rick Elliott started his photography journey late in life when the former yearbook advisor unexpectedly retired and he inherited the position of yearbook instructor. Taking sports photos for the high school in which he taught became quite the passion for him, and he was blessed to be hired as a sports photographer at Carson Newman University after he retired from teaching. Shooting action sports planted the seed of passion for portraiture, and he has focused on low-key, film noir style images. Far from being a creative artist, he relies on stealing ideas from other photographers . . . , I mean he “draws creative inspiration from a multitude of sources.” His presentation will feature a little storytelling, a collection of images, and he may even try to sneak in a little useful photography information.

Wednesday will be a classroom presentation. Thursday will be a photo walk. Plan on bringing a camera and any lighting accessories you feel you might need.