The Exhibition of Photography, one of the most popular displays at the San Diego County Fair, not only gives people an opportunity to view outstanding photos, but also helps fairgoers learn techniques to improve their own photos.
More than 4,000 entered photos are judged by industry professionals, with about a third accepted for display in this exhibit. It is one of the largest competitive shows on the West Coast, offering more than $25,000 in prizes and awards.
During the Fair, visitors can vote for their favorite photo and view the 2014 “People’s Choice” and “Coordinator’s Award” photos.
- See complete schedule for exhibits and entertainment Friday, June 19.
Here is a listing of upcoming free photography workshops for photographers of all levels are held in the Veranda Café on the second floor of the East Grandstand.
Here is complete information on the Exhibition of Photography.
Saturday, June 20
12:30-1:30 p.m. – Photoshop Contrast and Color, John Watts
Watts will show you how to take well-exposed digital images and improve them with just a few key but critical functions.
2:00-3:00 p.m. – RAW Fundamentals for Photoshop, John Watts
The Adobe Camera RAW Plug-in is a program that gives you the ability to properly optimize your camera RAW files before importing them into Photoshop. Watts will demonstrate why you should be shooting RAW for your important work
3:30-7:30 p.m. – Photo Shootout, registration closed.
Sunday, June 21
12:30 -1:30 p.m. – Secrets of Zoo Photography, Ron Garrison
With more than 30years as the chief photographer for the San Diego Zoo, Garrison will share techniques of overcoming problems of photographing animals in a captive situation.
2:00 -3:00 p.m. – Photoshop For Photographers, Larry Vogel
Vogel will present Photoshop techniques to help photographers improve their processing skills.
Each session will be unique. Topics include processing raw files, retouching, adjustment layers, and making color corrections.
3:30 – 4:30 p.m. –Creative Speedlight Photography , Larry McDaniel
Lighting artist Larry McDaniel will demonstrate lighting methods and modification techniques to help you enhance your images using Speedlight flash units.
5-6 p.m. – Macro/Close- up Photography, Larry McDaniel
McDaniel will have a “hands-on” class to help people learn about specialized optics, helpful tools, exposure control, lighting techniques, and more.
6:30 -7:30 p.m. – Aerial Drone Photography 101, Sam Chen
A crash course in aerial photography and videography using drones. This workshop will cover everything from tips and tricks to equipment, preparation, safety precautions, flying techniques, camera settings and post-production to the current state of the industry. Sam has been a presenter at Pixar, DreamWorks, Disney Feature Animation Studios and many art schools.
Wednesday, June 24
7-8 p.m. – Tips from Photographers
Photographers whose images have been accepted and awarded in past San Diego County Fair Photo Shows will give advice.
Saturday, June 27
12:30-1:30 p.m. iPhoneography: The Art of Photo Photography , Teresa Jackson
Capture stunning photograph sand create digital paintings with your iPhone and/or iPad. Learn the iPhone camera features to adjust focus, lightening and color balance. Explore editing options ranging from image enhancement to digital painting. Workshop will cover image composition, editing demonstration, list of recommended apps, and how to share your images with others.
2-3 p.m. – Confessions of a Pet Photographer , David Veit
Veit will share the simple tips and tricks to make pet portraits that showcase their personality. He will tell how to plan the photo session, how to get great poses and expressions from a pet, and how to show their images. Veit is an official AKC Dog Show Photographer and specializes in portraits of people and pets.
3:30-7:30 p.m. – Photo Shootout – registration closed.
Sunday, June 28
12:30-1:30 p.m. – Learning To See And Photograph Outside The Box , Ron Garrison
Garrison worked as a staff photographer for more than50 years, both in the aerospace industry and for the San Diego Zoo. He will share techniques to see and take photographs outside the camera/box, from unusual composition and lighting to abstract images.
2-3 p.m. – Shoot For Story, Kurt Lightfoot
This workshop leads you through the “story-perception” process using examples from classical and contemporary photos, events, portraits, pets, landscapes and car culture. Lightfoot is principle photographer at Déjà Vu Photo Services specializing in narrative photography.
3:30-4:30 p.m. – Edit For Perception , Kurt Lightfoot
Editing in Photoshop conveys the story to the viewer. This workshop leads you through the editing process.
5-6 p.m. – Crime Scene Photography, Bob Feuerstein
In crime scene photography, the real scenario is not what you see on TV. A forensic photographer for the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office for 18 years, Feuerstein will give the inside information on how it is really done. He will use examples from well-known cases he has worked on, including those involving O.J. Simpson, Rodney King, and the Menendez brothers.
6:30-7:30 p.m. – The Perplexing World of Contemporary Photography, Amanda Dahlgren
Dahlgren will discuss how understanding and judging photography today has become even more involved than just looking at the technical, aesthetic and conceptual aspects. Amanda is an MFA-educated fine art photographer, college professor, and docent at the Museum of Photographic Arts.
