Dave BlackPhotographer, Teacher, Author

As a freelance photographer for over 30 years Dave's work has primarily centered on the sports industry for such publications as Sports Illustrated, Time, Newsweek and the award winning TV show Sports Century on ESPN. The list of event coverage includes the Masters, Kentucky Derby, National Football League, NASCAR and extensive work regarding the United States Olympic Committee, Olympic athletes and coverage of twelve Olympic Games. Known for his creative use of lighting and in particular with the artistic technique of Lightpainting, Dave's portfolio continues to broaden into the commercial and advertising industry, and with specialized lighting projects including work for the National Geographic and their book Where Valor Rests, Arlington National Cemetery.
He is one of Nikon's "Legends Behind the Lens" photographers and is a prominent instructor at a variety of workshops each year. His monthly website tutorial articles "Workshop at the Ranch" attract more than 85,000 unique visitors monthly. In 2010 he released his highly acclaimed instructional book, The Way I See It. To see Dave's images, learn more about photography, or purchase his book visit his website www.daveblackphotography.com.

                Classes with Dave Black
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                	Wednesday, September 04, 2013                	Light Is The Greatest Influence: Speedlighting1:30pm - 2:30pm | 
                    							Bonus Classes, Kelby Training Expo Theatre					

                    	                    

                	Thursday, September 05, 2013                	Sports Action Photography Tips & Strategies09:30am - 10:30am | 
                    							Photography Technique					
This presentation will chronicle the on going career of Dave Black. Dave’s portfolio images from his work with Sports Illustrated, Newsweek, ESPN, and Golf Digest will be presented along with a variety of sports action including his coverage of 12 Olympic Games, Kentucky Derby, and the Masters. Practical information of how Dave approaches covering sports events and working with athletes, along with insightful strategies, unique equipment applications, and personal commentary will be featured throughout this presentation.   My presentation is designed to inform, educate, and entertain. Attendee’s can become familiar with my work by visiting my website tutorial articles. Simply log on to  www.daveblackphotography.com and click the Workshop at the Ranch page for in-depth instructional articles.

                	Friday, September 06, 2013                	Lightpainting: Light Up Your World08:15am - 09:15am | 
                    							Lighting Track					
This presentation will cater to the artistic lighting technique of Lightpainting. Lightpainting combines long exposure times with illumination from mobile light sources to create a unique photograph. This highly creative lighting style of image making is applicable to every genera of photography and is a useful skill for any photographer to have. Attendee’s will see multiple examples ranging from small tabletop imagery, to life size scenes, and even large-scale landscapes. This stylized lighting technique will be illustrated with a collection of portfolio images including his Lightpainting work for National Geographic. Step-by-step procedures and commentary as to how Lightpainting is accomplished will be the driving point behind this most unique presentation. Questions will be taken during the presentation time. Note taking is encouraged.

                	Friday, September 06, 2013                	How To Make It As A Sports Photographer01:00pm - 02:00pm | 
                    							Business					
Dave’s portfolio images from his work with Sports Illustrated, Newsweek, ESPN, and Golf Digest will be presented along with a variety of Sports Action including his coverage of 12 Olympic Games, the Kentucky Derby, and the Masters. Practical information and discussion with the audience will help Sports Photographers turn the corner and become a greater presence in the Sports Action Photography market place.  My presentation is designed to inform, educate, and entertain. Attendee’s can become familiar with my work by visiting my website tutorial articles. Simply log on to www.daveblackphotography.com and click the Workshop at the Ranch page for in-depth instructional articles.