Coming Events

 

Photography Classes for Fall 2018

(Note: the following is preliminary information on classes I’m teaching this fall. More information will be added, as it becomes available):

“Adobe Photoshop Lightroom” – This class is scheduled at the Cass County Career Center, where I have taught photography for 9 years. Classes are scheduled for Tuesday evenings, November 20 thru December 11, from 6:30pm to 8:30pm. You will learn how to set up and use this wonderful editing program to . Cost for this 4-week program is $TBA and registration will be open soon. If interested, here is a link to the online registration: https://www.digitalsignup.com/ClassDetail.aspx?code=TagcokBiAyIvd3tk8t2id%2f9NQ%2fT17DdA5%2fK9FGh2y9J%2fm09QwL5LtmTKbR%2b6yvCF&SoftwareID=Vcce8g7%2bk39iDmMhSinzHg%3d%3d , or you may call the Cass Career Center at (816) 380-3253 and ask for the Adult Education department. Hope to see you there!

 

“Night Sky Photography” – This is a one night class (scheduled for Tuesday, September 11) that focuses on making night images of the sky. We will discuss how to photograph the moon, the sun, planets and meteor showers.  Photographing the night sky is not difficult, but there are some key settings and issues you must follow to get the best images. We’ll cover all of this, and much more. Cost for this 1-night program is $TBA and registration will be open soon. If interested, here is a link to the online registration: https://www.digitalsignup.com/ClassDetail.aspx?code=TagcokBiAyIvd3tk8t2id%2f9NQ%2fT17DdA5%2fK9FGh2y9J%2fm09QwL5LtmTKbR%2b6yvCF&SoftwareID=Vcce8g7%2bk39iDmMhSinzHg%3d%3d , or you may call the Cass Career Center at (816) 380-3253 and ask for the Adult Education department. Hope to see you there!

 

“Drone Photography” – This is a one night class (scheduled for Monday, September 10) that focuses on using drones. Drones are used to capture aerial images, as well as other farm chores and tasks. We’ll look at the different drones available and go over some of the current rules and regulations that pertain to operating drones. Cost for this 1-night program is $TBA and registration will be open soon. If interested, here is a link to the online registration: https://www.digitalsignup.com/ClassDetail.aspx?code=TagcokBiAyIvd3tk8t2id%2f9NQ%2fT17DdA5%2fK9FGh2y9J%2fm09QwL5LtmTKbR%2b6yvCF&SoftwareID=Vcce8g7%2bk39iDmMhSinzHg%3d%3d , or you may call the Cass Career Center at (816) 380-3253 and ask for the Adult Education department. Hope to see you there!

 

If you have any questions on any of these classes, please feel free to contact me. Here is a map of the location of these classes:

 

2018 Craft/Art Shows:

Stillwater Arts Festival (in Stillwater, Oklahoma)

I have successfully juried into the 40th Annual Stillwater Arts Festival, held April 22-23, 2017 in Stillwater, Oklahoma. More information will be added, as it becomes available. If you live in the area, or will be in Stillwater that weekend, please stop in and say “Hi”. This event is free to the public.  This event has been completed. I am planning on again attending this wonderful festival in 2018.

 

Art in the Park (Columbia, MO)

I am planning on applying/jurying for the Art in the Park art show:  June 03-04. This show is being held at Stephen’s Lake Park in Columbia, MO, just east of downtown Columbia. More information will be added as it becomes available. This event has been completed. I am planning on again attending this wonderful festival in 2018.

 

ArtFest Midwest (Des Moines, IA) 

I will once again have a booth at the 2017 ArtFest Midwest Art Show, scheduled for June 24-25, at the Iowa State Fairgrounds. This event will be held indoors, in the large, air conditioned Varied Industries Building (near the Fairground’s main entrance). Festival hours are 10:00am to 6:00pm Saturday, June 25, and 10:00am to 5:00pm Sunday, June 26. This event has been completed. I am planning on again attending this wonderful festival in 2018.

 

“Summit Art Festival” (Lee’s Summit, MO) – I once again will be exhibiting/selling my work at this wonderful festival, October 06 thru 08, 2017, in the historic downtown area of Lee’s Summit. This event is free of charge and features many artists, musical entertainment, and lots of fun! More information will be added, when available. Hope to see ya there!

 

“Fall Harvest Art & Craft Show” (Lee’s Summit, MO) – I will again exhibit/sell my work at this 2-day, free event, on November 03-04, 2017, in the Pavilion at John Knox Village. They are located at 520 NW Murray Road, in Lee’s Summit, MO. More information will be added, when available. Hope to see ya there!

 

Gallery Showings for 2018:

(No showings scheduled for 2018)

 

Planned Photographic “shoots” for 2018:

  • Sandhill Cranes of the Platte River – I am planning on returning this spring to add to my collection of crane photos. 
  • Missouri’s Wonderful Wildflowers – I am planning on some more short trips, spring through fall, around the state (Missouri) to find and capture our beautiful wildflowers. I’m working on collecting all major wildflowers of the Show-Me-State, with a goal of getting a Missouri Wildflower book published.
  • Rutting Bighorn Sheep – I am considering another trip to photograph the bighorn rams butting heads in the rut, this fall. This late fall event will get another “job” off my “bucket list” … if I’m successful.
  • Grand Teton NP, Yellowstone NP – This trip is not confirmed, but I’m hoping to get back out to the Tetons, with a side trip to Yellowstone, to photograph the bison, pronghorn and moose of the Tetons, in beautiful fall colors! Keeping my fingers crossed!

Projects for 2018:

  • Continue my rotating display of prints in area businesses, to help introduce the public to my photography business. I will also be trying to gain some additional businesses to display my work. If you have a local business that is interested in having some of my work displayed, please contact me.
  • Participate in more Art Festivals
  • Expanding my line of “Reflections of Nature” note card series.
  • Leading half-day workshops on some local prairies (wildflowers, butterflies, dragonflies)
  • Investigate writing a photography e-book.
  • Publish 2018 calendar.
  • Submit images for magazines, travel brochures, calendars, etc.
  • Evaluate website and blog, and make changes to continuously improve content and performance.