The Art Of Photography - Sarasota / Venice

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💥 Please follow our Event page as we are now alternating our Sat/Sun sessions.
Notes:
· You do not have to be a member of the Art of Photography International to attend this event.
· However, to submit a photo to the session photo album, you must be a member of The Art of Photography International site.
· You can join with this link The Art of Photography International, then click on the red "JOIN THIS SITE" bar icon.
Instructions:
✅ Upload only ONE photo to the Session album AFTER you see the “Welcome …” photo slide (AFTER 5 pm on Sunday and BEFORE the day of the Sat/Sun of the Session).
✅ You must be attending in order for your image to be reviewed during a session.
✅ A maximum of 30 photographs will be considered for review as time and content allow.
✅ Following the sessions the albums will be deleted after 5 pm on Sunday. If you wish to save your image and comments move your photo to the PHOTOGRAPHERS OPEN FORUM album.
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As part of the larger Meetup Community, pay particular attention to “Usage and Content Policies” at
https://help.meetup.com/hc/en-us/articles/360002897532-Usage-and-content-policies-Rules-for-using-Meetup
Remember, with all your comments and downloads on The Art of Photography Meetup site, act with Integrity, Kindness, Compassion, Respect and Be Safe. Thank You.
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👉 This is your Invitation to another great Online Photography Event 👈
💥 Please follow our Event page as we are now alternating our Sat/Sun sessions.
Notes:
· You do not have to be a member of the Art of Photography International to attend this event.
· However, to submit a photo to the session photo album, you must be a member of The Art of Photography International site.
· You can join with this link The Art of Photography International, then click on the red "JOIN THIS SITE" bar icon.
Instructions:
✅ Upload only ONE photo to the Session album AFTER you see the “Welcome …” photo slide (AFTER 5 pm on Sunday and BEFORE the day of the Sat/Sun of the Session).
✅ You must be attending in order for your image to be reviewed during a session.
✅ A maximum of 30 photographs will be considered for review as time and content allow.
✅ Following the sessions the albums will be deleted after 5 pm on Sunday. If you wish to save your image and comments move your photo to the PHOTOGRAPHERS OPEN FORUM album.
_____________________________________________________
As part of the larger Meetup Community, pay particular attention to “Usage and Content Policies” at
https://help.meetup.com/hc/en-us/articles/360002897532-Usage-and-content-policies-Rules-for-using-Meetup
Remember, with all your comments and downloads on The Art of Photography Meetup site, act with Integrity, Kindness, Compassion, Respect and Be Safe. Thank You.
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I'm excited about hosting this event again this year. If you have never been to Gasparilla you are in for a treat. Although the parade officially begins at 2:00pm I would like us all to meet at 12:00 at the beginning of the parade at Bayshore and Bay to Bay. We can work our way back through the staging area for two hours before the parade begins. There will be plenty of opportunities for street photos with folks decked out in their best pirate attire waiting for their picture to be taken.
At 2:00 the parade will begin and the crowded streets go wild. It's crazy time, in a fun way. Lots of street photography opportunities here. The parade does not officially end until 6:00. That's a really long day so this guy and his camera plan to head home around 2:00.
Parking can be a issue so getting an early start is highly recommended. For me, I plan to park in South Tampa around Britton Plaza which is at MacDill and Gandy. From there I will take a city bus to a Bay to Bay drop off and return the same way. A one day bus pass is $4:00 a one way pass is $2.00.
Lets meet at Bayshore and Bay to Bay at noon. The event is free. Be prepared for a lot of walking.
Arrrrg you scallywags see you on the 31st at noon

Time: 12:00 P.M. – 2:00 P.M.
Route: The parade begins at Bay to Bay Boulevard and Bayshore Boulevard. It continues along Bayshore Boulevard to Brorein Street, turns east on Brorein Street, then north on Ashley Drive. The parade ends at Cass Street & Ashley Drive.
Viewing: Gasparilla is free to attend, and there are many areas along Bayshore Boulevard and downtown to view the parade’s festivities.
Reserved Seating: Reserved seating, including Bleachers and First Mate seats, is the best way to secure premium viewing. Tickets are required for adults and children over the age of two. Children two and under, without a ticket, must remain in an adult’s lap. Find your treasured seat locations using our interactive map at GasparillaTreasures.com or by clicking the link below.

More information as we get closer to the date, but make your plans now to get there early. Parking is a premium. There are a lot of photo opportunities in the parade staging area pre-parade. You can check out the parade route by clicking on this link.

https://gasparillapiratefest.com/parade-of-pirates

Update: Hello fellow Gasparilla Street Photography Adventurers. As we close in on Saturday, I have made a few calls to try and get an idea as to what to expect on Saturday. Well, “expect the unexpected”. “Go with the flow.” No need to be frustrated when surprises come up. “It is what it is.”
The staging area starts at West Bay to Bay Blvd and stretches for about two miles which is almost to Gandy Blvd.
If you would like to meet me at Dunkin Donuts at Britton Plaza, I will be there between 10:00 and 10:30 before heading out. Please wear comfortable shoes for walking. This is a huge event and should be a lot of fun and a chance to meet fellow photography enthusiast.
The Weatherman says it should be a nice day with winds building up from the south. We are on the water so might consider a light jacket or long-sleeved shirt but that is up to you.
Anyway, looking forward to seeing you on Saturday.
Joe
PS: travel light. Pick a lens and go with it. You will get tired of carrying a lot of equipment. If you are a Fitbit wearer you will certainly get your steps in.

“What the ‘I’ Sees”: An iPhoneography Presentation
In this presentation Elise Schreiber, Arnold Plotnick and Gary Levy
will share how their “i” sees: from journalistic street moments to lyrical, interpretive imagery and beyond, highlighting the surprising power of the phone we carry every day.

iPhoneography—a word born with the release of the first iPhone in 2007—has evolved into an entire creative discipline. What began with a simple 2-megapixel camera has grown into a remarkably powerful tool: high dynamic range, multiple lenses, panorama and macro capabilities, and an ever-expanding universe of editing apps right at your fingertips. Traveling light with an iPhone lets photographers act instantly, remain unobtrusive, and experiment freely with angles, close-ups, long exposures, and low-light scenes—opening creative doors that bulky gear sometimes can’t.

Elise Schreiber
Elise Schreiber is a British retired interior designer now residing in Tampa, FL whose photographs have been exhibited at the Laurie Tennent Studio in Michigan and the Henri Vincenot Public Library in Venarey-Les Laumes, France. Her work is often inspired by light, atmosphere, and the fleeting, impressionistic scenes she encounters.

Arnold Plotnick
Arnold Plotnick is a New York–based street and travel photographer and a longtime organizer in The Art of Photography NYC. Known for his keen eye, inventive approach, and wry sense of humor, his images have been featured in Black & White Magazine, KLICK: The Magazine for Street Photographers, and Mobiography Magazine. His ongoing visual storytelling appears on his blog, The Everyday Frame (theeverydayframeblog.com).

Gary Levy
Gary Levy resides in Margate, NJ.Gary won a “Best of Show” award in Ocean City Art Center’s 2019 Annual Photo Contest, and a 2020 month-long solo photo show there. He’s had images published in Black & White Magazine, plus a “Spotlight Award.” He’s received recognition in the International Color, and Black & White Spider Awards. Eight of Gary’s photos are permanently on display in the Margate City, NJ Public Library.