NANPA News Environment News Press Releases   Legal Alerts Environment Alerts Member Alerts   NANPA Calendar   Conferences	Conferences NANPA's Fourth Annual Summit Photography at the Extreme January 14-18, 1998 - Grenelefe Resort, Haines City, Florida The following is a description of all the exciting presentations, panels and workshops that were offered at the Summit. Besides all of the fabulous presentations and seminars, there was also a trade show of photo equipment and film manufacturers, and other displays, which was openned to all attendees on January 15-16, and openned to the public on Saturday, January 17! There was also a Family Print Show (restricted to NANPA members) and a Silent Auction of camera equipment, film, books and other items to benefit the Foundation. The theme of this Summit was "Photography at the Extreme." Wednesday, January 14, began with portfolio reviews and a pro's meeting hosted by Gary Braasch, a founder of NANPA and regular assignment photographer for many publications. There was the popular book signing on Thursday evening, a State of NANPA report on Saturday morning, a silent auction benefiting NANPA's Foundation on Saturday, and round table discussions and committee news to close the Summit on Sunday. Thursday, January 15 Art Wolfe, a prolific and innovative photographer, served for a second year as Master of Ceremonies for the Summit. Gary Braasch gave his presentation, Nature Photography at the Extremes: Photographing Biodiversity. Renowned for his work in Life, Smithsonian, Audubon, Natural History, The New York Times, and other publications, Gary showed how he creates detailed portraits of environmentally crucial landscapes and keeps his images on the leading edge, both for publication and conservation. Smaller sessions were given twice each day, as they were at the previous Summit. On the first day, Russ Hansen, inventor, former engineer, and nature photographer, showed how he makes his remarkable stop-action photographs in Birds in Flight. Darrell Gulin, a speaker and teacher as well as photographer, explored the variety of film in Making Film Work for You. Bill Fortney and David Middleton offered specifics of taking advantage of various light conditions in Understanding Exposure and Light. Bob Sisson, a long-time photographer and writer, revealed a distinct way of viewing in Art in Close-Up Photography and Nature Photography. Mary Mather, who teaches photography to visitors to national parks for Kodak, spoke on Share Your Photographs, Savor the Rewards--about increasing photographers' relationships with their local communities, environmental groups, and government agencies. Attorney Richard Halperin's session, Forms of Business Structures in 2001, addressed how incorporation, partnership, and limited liability may affect taxes, copyrights, expenses, and other business matters. Extreme Conditions featured panelists Art Wolfe, Frans Lanting, Michael "Nick" Nichols, and Russ Kinne. This session offered interaction with the audience on practical and safety issues for photographers wherever they may travel and work. On Thursday afternoon, Nick Nichols presented Extreme Photography. Nick has been called the Indiana Jones of photography. He is a staff photographer for National Geographic. In his presentation he led the audience into his expeditions--unusual, sometimes harsh, unexpected, and always adventure-filled. Friday, January 16 In The Compelling Image, husband-and-wife team Kevin Schafer and Marty Hill told why some pictures work and why others do not. They drew on their collective talents in shooting, publishing, and teaching. Kevin's natural history photography has appeared in well-respected science and nature magazines, including National Geographic, Smithsonian, and Natural History. He and Marty also teach nature photography workshops. Marty was picture editor for Audubon magazine for 14 years. She is a freelance author who has written two books, "The Peerless Eye," and, with Art Wolfe, "The Art of Photographing Nature." Friday's smaller sessions offered a wide range of topics. Gene Boaz, a photographer who also holds leadership positions with nature and conservation groups and conducts workshops, offered Photo Organization and More, which includes categorizing, storing, and shipping photographs, and how he obtains scientific names for all his photographed species, through a computer program. George Lepp, a founder of NANPA, in The Truly Professional Presentation, told how photographers can enhance the ways they show their own work. Self-Publishing was a session in which Chris Harris, wilderness guide and photographer, lends his expertise in how photographers can put meaning and challenge into their work and set goals that lead to their own published books. John and Andrea Shaw followed up John's well-received presentation last January with more valuable facts and ideas in Nature Photography as a Career. Norbert Rosing has traveled all over the Canadian Arctic but prefers photographing wildlife and nature in the Churchill area. He told why in The Arctic: Polar Bears to Northern Lights. Photographer and NANPA founder Russ Kinne explained the intracacies of fill flash in Field Flash. In Seeing the Not So Obvious, Darrell Gulin showed how photographers can learn to see the marketable images that are typically overlooked. Summit attendees participated in two special events on Friday. First there was an off-site visit and refreshments at the Future Farmers of America leadership retreat. At this lakeside camp, a variety of nature photography experts provided tips on field techniques and situations. Summit attendees had the opportunity to shoot, relax, and network in a field setting. Then there was an evening under the stars at Cypress Gardens. It was a time to enjoy this renowned site, in a visit hosted by the Central Florida Convention and Visitors Bureau. Saturday, January 17 George Lepp was the presenter of Extreme Techniques. A well-known columnist for Outdoor Photographer, George used a liquid crystal digital projector in this session. He told about the new technology that was sure to influence the ways that nature photographers create and use their images. Smaller sessions on Saturday included Writing for Editorial Markets--ways that photographers can work with words to accompany their images, by generating article ideas, researching, and writing--as given by Cathy Bullock, a magazine writer and college journalism instructor. In Educating the Nature Photographer, Ralph Clevenger, a biologist and teacher at the Brooks Institute, told how photographers can use the many resources available to them to help them on photographic ideas and subjects including the use of the library and the Internet. Where to Shoot was a session in which Mark Warner, a photographer and writer, discussed areas that are better suited for wildlife photography than most others--wildlife hot spots--as well as the best times of year to visit, fees, accommodations, and other information important to planning a photography trip. Business concerns and savvy were addressed in two sessions: Contract Negotiation by photo agent Henry Scanlon and Ins and Outs of Copyright by NANPA's president Jane Kinne. Bill Silliker, a photographer, writer, and host and coproducer of television programs and videos, discussed Saving the Earth with a Camera: Strategies for Preservation--including situations that merit public awareness and how to make photos that environmental organizations and government agencies need. In Book Partnerships, photographers Barry and Teri O'Neill related innovative approaches to photographers in getting their work published as an effective environmental tool, from finding sponsors to marketing. Saturday evening featured NANPA's popular Banquet and Awards Presentations. During the evening, students attending the Summit showed the images they have created during the past few days. The evening was also a time for Africa, shown by Art Wolfe. The audience was treated to his new images of wildlife, landscapes, and people. Sunday, January 18 The last day of the Summit began with the presentation Eye to Eye by Frans Lanting. A founder of NANPA, past Board member, and now on NANPA's Advisory Council, Frans has been commissioned for assignments by National Geographic, National Wildlife, and other publications. With images of his new book, "Eye to Eye," he related personal stories and observations of the wild from his travels around the world. Special Sessions: Saturday, January 17 Rick Zuegel hosted the program Close-Up Photography. Rick is a Kodak ambassador, a founder of NANPA, and its past treasurer. In a session designed for beginning nature photographers, Rick demonstrated some ways to experiment with images. Proceeds from this special event benefited NANPA's Foundation. Sunday, January 18 Following the Summit, Bob Sisson gave a special workshop, Getting the Editor's Attention. Bob spent 46 years as a photographer/writer with the National Geographic Society. He is also a NANPA Board member. In this workshop he told how photographers may research the editors and publications they wish to reach. 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