AMS 2012 Preview: Photography in Action

Presented by Michael Schwarz, a Blue Pixel instructor for the Nikon School and a contract photographer for USA TODAY

I’m a firm believer that you learn by doing, not just sitting in the classroom, so after a brief orientation Friday evening at the Ag Media Summit, we’re packing up our gear for a full Saturday of hands-on off-site instruction. We’ll head out to a farm where we’ll shoot environmental portraits, close-ups and action shots utilizing a fleet of ATVs (see required gear to participate in optional ride). Then, we’ll head on over to Albuquerque’s Old Town to soak in the sights and focus on architectural photography. We’ll cap off the day with a cold beverage and a peer review of the images we shot during the day. It’s going to be a lot of fun…and a lot of work!

Time:
Orientation: Friday, August 3, 6-8 p.m. 
Workshop: Saturday, August 4, 7 a.m. -7 p.m.

Below is a checklist of what to expect…and what to pack. See you there!
Agenda
Gear List

To register, visit http://www.agmediasummitregistration.com/.

Live streaming video from Ag Media Summit

Ag Media Summit is trying something new this year. We will be live streaming a select number of workshops from St. Paul. They will be broadcast, free of charge, online. You can register or join the stream live here: http://www.ustream.tv/channel/ag-media-summit. They can also be viewed on this blog.

During the sessions, you'll be able to follow the #AgMS Twitter backchannel, chat with other viewers and post questions for the presenter.

Here are the sessions AMS will be streaming:

Monday, July 26
8:30 – 10 a.m.: I knew that! A guide to proper grammar usage – Barbara Mack
10:15 – 11:30 a.m.: Adobe InDesign Hidden Gems – Claudia McCue
1 – 2:15 p.m.: Selling and publishing your book – Scott Edelstein
2:30 – 4:15 p.m.: Extreme makeover: resume edition – Lisa Bryant

Tuesday, July 27
10:15 – 11:45 a.m.: Publication redesign on a dime – Julie Ellingson, Scarlett Hagins
3:15 – 4:30 p.m.: Why conventional wisdom is bad for good photography — Eric Grant

Of course, you'll get the most out of Ag Media Summit by being there live and in person (http://www.agmediasummitregistration.com), but if you can't be there live streaming is the next best thing.