I am pleased to announce that we have secured Ken Sklute to present to our Meetup Group as part of Canon's Explorers of Light series. There is no fee for attending this event. It's a great opportunity for all levels of photographers to enjoy.

The program will run from 10:00AM to 12 Noon.  Check in starts at 9:00AM.

Meeting is in the RASO Room, 4th floor, on Macy's side of the mall (by the Ice Rink).

Below is a description of the program Ken will present:

“COMPOSE Yourself and See the Light!”

As photographers, we all look at the world and see things uniquely. We often move too fast and miss what is right in front of us. Canon Explorer of Light, Ken Sklute will share his perspective, teach you to see and help you to be more in touch with your creative vision. We routinely pass magnificent locations without stopping because we are not really seeing what is there. Sklute will explain how he goes about finding locations, subjects and photographic environments that yield award winning results. Together, we will explore creative ways of composing. You will learn to see light that carves your subject with grace, depth and dimension. Sklute will motivate and ignite your passion, enabling you to take your craft to a new level of excellence. Sklute will share thoughts regarding traditional and contemporary interpretations of composition. We will discuss the rule of thirds, rules of fifths, dutch angles, negative space, and other elements that help take mediocre images and raise them to unique! Sklute will address unique capture techniques such as HDR, timelapse as well as using video capture in today’s HDSLR cameras to round out your storytelling abilities! All levels welcome.

You can see more information on Ken at the following Link:

http://learn.usa.canon.com/events_calendar/...

Below is Brief Bio of Ken:

Ken Sklute of Tempe, AZ., has been working with his passions of photographing people and drag racing for 32 years. Ken has succeeded in his photography career by being named Photographer of the Year a total of 25 times between Arizona, New York, and California. In 2006 Ken was awarded Photographer of the Year from the WESTERN STATES Regional Print Competition and also accomplished Best in Show for that same competition. In 2005 Ken was awarded, Drag Racing Photographer of the Year from CompetitionPlus.com, Wedding Photographer of the Year and Photojournalist of the Year from the Professional Photographers of California, as well as receiving the Heidi Mauracher Starlite award for Best Wedding Photograph. Ken as accomplished 13 Kodak Gallery awards and 14 Fuji Masterpiece Awards.

Ken spends much of his time teaching and lecturing both Nationally and Internationally and serves as a Print Jury Chairman for WPPI. Ken has attained his Master of Photography and Photographic Craftsman degrees from PPA, Accolade of Photographic Mastery,Accolade of Outstanding Photographic Achievement, Accolade of Exceptional Photographic Achievement, Accolade of Highest Photographic Achievement, and the Accolade of Lifetime Photographic Excellence. Ken provides images to: NHRA, Associated Press, Sports Illustrated, ESPN the Magazine, various photographic Magazines, National Dragster, ARMY, MOPAR, to name a few. Ken is an accomplished Hot Air Balloon pilot, a fixed wing pilot, and loves riding his Harley. One of the things Ken enjoys the most regarding his involvement in Drag Racing is the wonderful relationships he has made with the people he's met at the track. Ken believes that you treat people, as you'd like to be treated! Visit Ken's work at www.KenSklute.com and www.RacersEdgePhotography.com