2012 F3C Conference Information
"Pixels to Print"
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Here you will find all the information you need to make an informed decision on which presentations, outings and breakout sessions you will want to attend. Note that there are several optional choices available to you. This conference was designed to educate and elucidate. You should be able to find a presentation, outing or breakout session that will answer that elusive question in your photographic journey. Our cast of world renowned speakers and presenters will also be joining our outing leaders to join with you in a variety of photographic venues throughout the greater Naples and everglades area.
Registration will begin on Thursday December 1st at High Noon! Because it is 4 months prior to the conference this is a tentative schedule, some minor changes may be made as to times and venues.
The Naples Hilton has offered us a discounted rate for conference attendees:
- $149.00 - Room rate Until February 10, 2012
- $169.00 - Room rate from February 11, 2012 through February 24, 2012
- $249.00 - Room rate after February 24, 2012
| Invitation to participate in the F3C's Annual Photographic Conference. | |
|---|---|
| What: | "Pixels to Print" |
| When: | March 23-25, 2012 |
| Where: | Naples Hilton - Naples, FL |
| Who: | ![]() Artie Morris - Keynote Address Bio/Info... ![]() George Lepp - Kick-off Address Bio/Info... ![]() Connie Bransilver - Conservation Photography Bio/Info... ![]() Bill Fortney - How to see Photographically Bio/Info... ![]() Ron Wyatt -From Minor League to the Olympic Games: Ron Wyatt's Journey through the World of Sports Photography Bio/Info... ![]() Russell Caron -So You Want To Be A Wedding Photographer Bio/Info... |
Additional Speakers
| Dick Callen | Epson |
|---|---|
| Ed Heaton | Tamron |
| William Jordan IV | Seeing Photographically |
| Larry Richardson | Nature photography |
| Jillian Bell | Tamron |
Conference Facilitators
| Charles Wright | Travel Photography |
|---|---|
| Carmen Schettino | Lighting |
| Jeff Brown | Photoshop |
| Jeff Bilyeau | Creative Slideshows |
| Robyn Scott | Publishing Photo Books |
| R L Caron | Lightroom |
| Zan Nikolaj | Micro/Macro Photography |
| Barbara DiMattio | Matting and Framing |
| Peggy Farren | Beach Portraiture |
| Gordon Campbell | Composition |
Vendors:
- Hunt's Photo & Video
- Tamron
- Epson
- Nikon
- Puffin Products
- Everglades Tour Adventures
- Photography Naples
- Morris Products
- F3C
- KEH
- Sigma
- The Amazing Image
- NAPP
- SBC Imaging
2012 F3C Conference Schedule (Tentative)
| Friday March 23, 2012 | |
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| 7:00AM | Registration and Coffee |
| 7:00AM - 12:00 Noon |
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| 8:00AM - 5:00PM | Trade Show |
| 12:00 noon - 1:30PM | Lunch |
| 2:0PM - 2:15PM | Welcome and Awards Ceremony - Eric Hansen, President |
| 2:15PM - 3:15PM | Kick-Off address George Lepp |
| 5:30PM - 7:30PM | Cocktail Reception |
| 8:00PM - ?? | Jimmy Keys Comedy Revue http://www.jimmykeys.com |
| Saturday March 24, 2012 | |
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| 7:00AM | Registration/Coffee |
| 8:00AM - 5:00PM | Trade Show |
| 8:00AM - 12:00 Noon | Main Ballroom Salon A & C
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| 8:30AM - 12:00 Noon | Breakout sessions in Sabal Palm A & B, Areca Palm & Coconut Palm
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| 12:00 Noon - 1:30PM | Lunch |
| 12:00 - 5:00PM | Trade Show Expo Open to public |
| 7:00PM - 10:00PM | Banquet Keynote address Arthur Morris |
| Sunday March 25, 2012 | |
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| 8:00AM | Coffee & Pastry |
| 8:00AM - 12:00 Noon | Breakout sessions in Sabal Palm A & B, Areca Palm & Coconut Palm
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| 9:00AM - 2:00PM | Photo Ops -Models, Animals, Macro, Birds, and Reptiles Trade Show |
| 12:00 Noon - 1:30PM | Optional Bar-B-Que Lunch |
| 2:00PM - 3:00PM | FCCC Business Meeting/Election of Officers |









