Joe Brady
Joe Brady is a full-time professional photographer, educator, author, photo workshop leader and studio owner. One of his great joys is to see photographers in his classes have that “Ah-Hah!” moment leading them to capture beautiful images consistently. Joe represents many industry leaders and is an X-Rite Coloratti, a Nissin FlashMaster, a Fotopro Ambassador, an author on lynda.com, and holds both Master of Photography and Photographic Craftsman Degrees from the Professional Photographers of America.
As a producer and presenter, Joe creates and delivers educational videos for photo and audio industry companies. This includes Nissin, Hensel, X-Rite, Sekonic, Novoflex, Rokinon, Ilford, FotoPro, Tascam, Zoom, Saramonic and others totaling over 3.5 million views to date. A recipient of the Fuji Masterpiece Award for his landscape photography, Joe teaches photography workshops around the world, specializing in scenic and panoramic landscapes and environmental, location and studio portrait photography.
Joe's Seminars & Workshops
WEDS 10:00 - 11:30 A.M.
Image Processing from the Start - Bring Out the Full Beauty of Your Photos
Classroom Seminar
Meeting Location: Celebration Hall at St. Anastasia, 5205 A1A S
Ticket Price: $30
Difficulty Level: Beginner to Intermediate
Max No People: 30
Description: We’ve all stopped to capture a beautiful scene, only to be disappointed by the image we see on the back of our camera!
In this class, we’ll take dreadful, boring, blah images and transform them into stunning photographs.
Primarily using Adobe Lightroom Classic with a little bit of Photoshop thrown in, you will see not only how and when to
use the tools, but most importantly, follow the thought process to create what makes for a compelling image.
WEDS 6:00 - 7:00 P.M.
Make Better Landscape Photographs
Keynote
Meeting Location: St. Augustine Alligator Farm, 999 Anastasia Blvd.
Ticket Price: $30
Max No Attendees: 50
What makes for a better photo, one that draws you in to the subject, and invites you to look deeper? What elements encourage the viewer to look into the photo and take the time to explore?
Together, let’s take a close look at the power of light, color, and most importantly, composition, to create images with impact, beauty and staying power!
THUR 10:00 - 11:30 A.M.
Choosing Your Next Camera - The Best Fit for Your Needs - and the Best Choice for you
Classroom Seminar
Meeting Location: Celebration Hall at St. Anastasia, 5205 A1A S
Ticket Price: $30
Difficulty Level: All Levels
Max No People: 30
Description: Let’s face it, all of the current cameras from the big makers can produce great image files. The camera is simply a tool, and choosing the best one for you is a strictly personal decision. This discussion will narrow down the many choices available by helping you take the time to define your needs and desires. Without recommending any specific brand, we’ll take a look at what makes a camera the best tool for your needs!
THUR 1:00 - 2:30 P.M.
Get Organized (or Reorganized!) in Lightroom Classic
Classroom Seminar
Meeting Location: Celebration Hall at St. Anastasia, 5205 A1A S
Ticket Price: $30
Difficulty Level: Intermediate
Max No People: 30
Description: While Lightroom Classic is both powerful and easy to use, a lot of people have hate/avoid/I’ve given up feelings about the software because of its file and catalog structure. The good news is that once you learn how to set up Lightroom
correctly, and then follow a consistent workflow, the software becomes quite helpful and fun to use.
If you are afraid/overwhelmed by Lightroom’s organization and file structure, join us for this class. We will present a simple setup, organization and workflow that will allow you to enjoy the full benefits of this great software!
FRI 1:00 - 2:30 P.M.
The Portable Portrait Studio
*Part I*
Classroom Seminar
Meeting Location: Celebration Hall at St. Anastasia, 5205 A1A S
Ticket Price: $30
Difficulty Level: Intermediate
Max No People: 30
Description: Easy and Beautiful 1-light portraits. This class will demonstrate how to create beautiful portraits using just one off-camera flash, and one reflector. We’ll recommend the small amount of gear needed to create a “Portable Studio” that
you can set up anywhere. A simple flash, a light shaper and a reflector will provide everything we need to produce professional results!
Techniques covered will include lens selection, posing, creating mood, light placement and control, and direction of the light and light shapers. We will also discuss how to master exposure using both automatic and manual control of the light. You will be amazed what can be produced with these simple tools!
FRI 3:00 - 4:30 P.M.
The Portable Portrait Studio
*Part II*
Classroom Seminar
Meeting Location: Celebration Hall at St. Anastasia, 5205 A1A S
Ticket Price: $30
Difficulty Level: Intermediate
Max No People: 30
Description: In this session, we’ll introduce a second light to help us create portraits with more depth. You will learn how to control lights in order to create lighting ratios that flatter the subject, and see how a second light can be used as a hair light, a fill light, and/or a background light. As with all portraits, the goal is to create story and mood, and bring out the beauty and personality of all your subjects.
SAT 9:00 - 10:00 A.M.
FotoPro USA Tripods
Product Demo
Meeting Location: Exhibit Hall - Main Stage
Ticket Price: FREE
Description: Join Joe Brady for an exclusive product demo showcasing the versatility and quality of FotoPro USA Tripods! As an expert in photography gear, Joe will walk you through the impressive features and performance of FotoPro’s tripods, designed to meet the needs of both amateur and professional photographers.
SAT 12:00 - 3:00 P.M.
Getting Prints that Match the Image on Your Monitor - digital color workflow for consistently great results!
Hands On Print Workshop
Meeting Location: Celebration Hall at St. Anastasia, 5205 A1A S
Ticket Price: $75
Difficulty Level: Intermediate
Max No People: 30
Description: This in-depth class will cover digital color from capture to edit to print in order to produce consistently great prints from your lab and from your desktop printer. From monitor calibration to image editing and soft-proofing, to preparing files for printing, we’ll cover the entire process from start to finish. No more disappointing results - just consistently great prints.
SUN 10:00 - 11:30 A.M.
Photoshop’s Most Important Tools for Photographers
Classroom Seminar
Meeting Location: Celebration Hall at St. Anastasia, 5205 A1A S
Ticket Price: $30
Difficulty Level: Intermediate
Max No People: 30
Description: Photoshop can do amazing things to a digital image, but it can often be complicated for casual users. Software like Lightroom can do many amazing things, but sometimes out images need a bit more help. This class will explore the tools
in Photoshop that every photographer should know. From subtle changes to advanced composition and proportional transformations, we will show you tools and techniques that can make good images into great photographs.
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