STATUS: EMAIL ME FOR AVAILABILITY
When: Subject To Availability
Subject: The Sights and Colors of Tampa Bay
Cost: $595.00
Enrollment: Limited to 1 Student per workshop
Located on the Gulf Coast in central Florida, Tampa is one of the most beautiful and exciting places to photograph in the southeast. From it's pure white beaches on the Gulf of Mexico, tiny beach communities, nature preserves, to the big city and a little slice of Spanish architecture in Ybor City, Tampa has it all.
Everywhere one looks, Tampa provides a wealth of photographic opportunties, and makes this a perfect location for a custom one-on-one workshop. If you live in or around the Tampa Bay area, and would like a personal workshop to refine your photography skills, then these custom workshops are for you.
The Workshops:
Each workshop is custom designed on what you would like to focus on, whether it is exposure, macro, creative compositions, or would just like a refresher course on what you would like in-depth instruction on. We also can cover filling the frame, horizontal versus vertical, size and scale, color, pattern, line and texture, symbolisms, freezing action and implying motion opportunities, the importance of lens choice and point of view, macro work, and the proper use of the polarizing and graduated neutral density filters. These personal workshops are for the beginner to the advanced shooter, so all are welcome.
To view what some of the locations, techniques and topics we can cover in the workshop, check out: Gallery of Tampa Bay.
Availability:
The workshops are available any Saturday. Sunday workshops are also availble upon special request.
The Cost:
The workshop fee is $595.00 for a 6-hour workshop. The fee includes all transportation to our shooting locations.
What You Will Need:
Digital SLR, Tripod or Monopod, wide angle to telephoto zoom or prime lens, macro lens or extension tubes. Also any other lenses that you would like to use and any filters you may have.
Testimonials:
Here is what some of my recent students that attended a workshop had to say about their experience:
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"Thanks for a really great day chasing birds and helping us get to know our cameras. Today has resulted in the biggest single photo improvement education day I have ever had. My pictures, from here on, will move to entirely different level, thanks to your expert guidance and teaching.
As we discussed after the workshop, my keep ratio has gone way up today and I can't believe how many of my shots are truly focused, by design, and not by shear luck."
Walt Spina - Palm Harbor, Florida
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"I must admit that I was at first a little unsure of my abilities as a photographer but after Robert's workshop, I was filled with a new sense of confidence in what I could do. He showed my away to capture an image of an ordinary subject and make it look extraordinary.
Before Robert's workshop, I would stand in front of a scene and ask my self, "Is there a picture here"? Now I can say I know a great picture when I see one. Robert, you've helped me to increased my photography skills by leaps and bounds."
George Motherway - Boston, Massachusetts
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"I have been taking photographs for 28 years. When I signed up for Robert's workshop I was hoping to leave with some ideas on how to be more creative. I left the workshop with that and so much more.
Thanks to Robert's extensive knowledge and experience, I now have a better understanding of how my camera and various lens work, a fresh perspective on how to approach a subject I wish to photograph, the benefits of a few good filters, the diversity of macro photography, and most of all, a greater self-confidence and reassurance in my abilities as a photographer. Most importantly, Robert, and his lovely wife Dawn, were so personable, it made the entire afternoon that much more enjoyable.
It was a fun, yet educational experience that I would highly recommend to any photographer, experienced or otherwise."
Pamela Vasquez - Apollo Beach, Florida
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"Thank you so much for your time and expertise and efforts this weekend, helping an old guy get so much more out of photography, and a big thanks to Dawn for her time and patience!
I really enjoyed the time we spent at all the locations and your willingness and ability to share your knowledge. You are a great teacher and really appreciate your availability.
One of the things I've noticed during the session is that you guys aren't afraid to move or change things to make a better picture. My previous assumption has been that you should make as little changes as possible in the scene you're shooting. You guys don't have such qualms. Which is, I suppose, one of the things that makes you a professional.
To show how much you rubbed off on me, I was sitting at the Tampa Airport (I'm finally in Chicago!) and saw the elevator door open. Well, I noticed the guide lines for the door! I got out the macro and crawled around on my knees to get a pic of the lines. I also saw a speaker cover and got the pattern in a pic. Not sure what the other folks thought, but hey, I'm cool cause I'm a photographer!
Again, just a quick thank you! I had fun!"
Bill Newman - Houston, Texas
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"Robert is a wonderful addition to our area! A great ambassador for our area with his enthusiasm and photography skills! I am a local blogger too and met Rob through his blog and I signed up for one of his photo workshops. We met one-on-one and spent a whole day from the St. Pete Pier to Pass-a-grille.
I learned more about photography and photoshop than I thought was possible! I was greatly encouraged and inspired by his passion for what he does and he just pours into all he works with! We have remained in touch almost weekly and I appreciate him and his talent!"
Jerry Moores - Tampa, Florida
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"Many thanks again for the workshop and all of your help. For the first time I feel that I am not just muddling through stuff. Thanks too for letting me capture those great images of the pier and the bridge and for all of the stuff we talked about.
When I go to the farm I am going to try using lots of ND filters (to slow down shutter speed get the moving grass on the plains "dreamy") and I will try some B&W conversions. I never realised that you posted the HDR stuff on the PPSOP blog. That made me go out and buy it too! I just need to learn how to get rid of those halos with HDR.
Please thank your wife for the shells too. They will be photographed on our beach this weekend!"
Barry Richter - Cayman Islands
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Reserve Your Spot Now:
To get started, send an email to: robert@robertlafollette.com and let me know the date you would like to attend your workshop, along with a telephone number. Upon your request, I will contact you to give you detailed information on where we will meet up, and other general information. If you have any questions prior to committing to the workshop, feel free to contact me at the above email and I will answer all of your questions that you may have.
Hope to see you in Tampa Bay!