The Art of Photography Palm Beaches

👉 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.
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https://www.southfloridafair.com/events/fair/2026-south-florida-fair
**Since 1912 each January, over a half million visitors enjoy 17 fun-filled days at the South Florida Fair, one of Florida’s oldest and largest community events. Fairgoers are entertained by first-class stage shows, live music performances, sensational midway rides, unique shopping, and the best of fair food. Visitors experience educational and interactive experiences at historic Yesteryear Village. Five stages of continuous entertainment await you every year during the South Florida Fair! The grounds' attractions and educational shows in Yesteryear Village are sure to make your visit memorable. For detailed information and the events schedule, visit South Florida Fair

This is your opportunity to get out of your comfort zone and come to the South Florida Fair and take advantage of the limitless Photo opportunities: Street photography, parades, dancers, musicians, big and little animals, vegetables, mermaids, cowboys, pig races, black smiths, wood workers, architecture, pirates, ice skaters, colors, lights and action.

Everyone will find something to photograph.
Equipment: wide-angle, moderate zoom lens, comfortable shoes

Things to keep in mind:
Creative Camera Movement https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1OnEofnm3ykWjTOMlbQP8Qc9Tx48ng7fV
Documentary or Expressive https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1OnEofnm3ykWjTOMlbQP8Qc9Tx48ng7fV
Street Photography: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1OnEofnm3ykWjTOMlbQP8Qc9Tx48ng7fV

We will meet at 4:00PM at the entrance to Yesteryear Village.

Contest
We will create an album titled “2025 South Florida Fair Challenge.”
Post up to three (3) of your best photos from the event by 7PM, Thursday, January 29, 2026. We will choose the best photo from the meetup album to become the permanent cover for the event. The name of the winning photographer will also be displayed on the album cover.
Eligible photos must meet the following criteria:
Must be taken on January 24, 2025, at the South Florida Fair between 10 AM and 10 PM.
Must be posted before the deadline.
Please remember to title your photos! Good luck in getting your photo selected as the winner.

Ticket Prices: Advance Discount Admission tickets are $12 for 11 years and older, valid any one day of the Fair.
Admission is free for children 10 and younger.
https://www.southfloridafair.com/p/south-florida-fair/visit/buytickets/admission-information

Parking:
General Parking is $15; Premium Parking is $25
Parking lots open at:
8:30 a.m. on Saturdays, Sundays and MLK Day and
10:30 a.m. Monday through Friday.
All parking is on a first-come, first-served basis.
CREDIT CARD ONLY.

### ACCESSIBLE PARKING.

Accessible parking spaces are available in the Pink Lot/Lot 6. Vehicles must have appropriate plates or permits to park. There is no free parking for handicap permits.

## DIRECTIONS

9067 Southern Blvd, West Palm Beach, FL 33411
Google Maps:
https://www.google.com/maps/dir//9067+Southern+Blvd+West+Palm+Beach,+FL+33411/@26.682636,-80.1895988,16z/data=!4m8!4m7!1m0!1m5!1m1!1s0x88d92f2d0c5c82cb:0x49b9574553c8243b!2m2!1d-80.1895988!2d26.682636?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI1MTIwNy4wIKXMDSoKLDEwMDc5MjA2OUgBUAM%3D
The South Florida Fair is located on Southern Boulevard in West Palm Beach, FL, 1.5 miles west of the Florida Turnpike and 1 mile east of 441/SR7.
From I-95 South:
Exit at Southern Boulevard. Exit #68. Go west approximately 7 miles. Turn right on Fairgrounds Rd. Enter Gates 3 or 12 to main parking lots
From I-95 North:
Exit at Belvedere Rd. Exit #69. Go west approximately 7 miles to Sansbury’s Way. Turn left on Sansbury's Way. Go south for about 1/3 mile. Enter Gate 3 on Sansbury's Way to main parking lots.
From Turnpike South:
Exit #97, Southern Blvd., in West Palm Beach. Go west 1.5 miles. Turn right on Fairgrounds Rd. Enter Gate 12 to main parking lots.
From Turnpike North:
Exit #99, Okeechobee Blvd. in West Palm Beach. Go west 1.5 miles. Turn left on Sansbury's Way and go south approximately 1 mile. Enter Gate 3 on Sansbury's Way to the main parking lots.

“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.