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Sales Reps, Equipment and Retail Section:  

Equipment to Test:
With a drivers license and a credit card  you may try out some of the equipment that our manufacturers have on display.  Bring your camera and test out that lens you have been thinking about, or not sure about digital well now is your chance to take one for a test drive.

Sale Representitaves:
Sale representitiaves from Nikon, Olympus, Fuji, Tamron, Manfrotto, Amplis, Hahnemuhle Paper, LowePro, Scandisk, Booth Photographic, Photogenic, Lexar, Opus, Gentec, Digitec and Nadel, to name a few, will be joining us for the day with displays, information and products to demonstrate.  This is a good opportunity to speak with the sales representitaves and get the inside scoop on products.

Retail Section:
We will have a retail section set up with the latests Digital and Camera Products available to purchase.  There will be many show specials available.  We will also have a selection of used equipment available and a silent auction on some of the unique pieces.
 

"The Joy of Bird Photography" - We are pleased to have MyPhotoClub.com member Sue Southon join us for a look at bird photography.  Her journey will take you from your back yard to going out in the wild.  This workshop is full of tips and tricks to take better photographs of birds.

"Adobe Photo Shop Workshops" - If you have a digital camera, chances are you have tried Adobe Photoshop.  This is a good workshop to attend to enter into the world of digital, come see what you can do with your images once you get them into the computer.

"Adobe Lightroom Workshops" - New to the Adobe family is Lightroom, this is one of the best programs for organizing, sorting, correcting, printing, and even publishing your images to the web.  If you have used adobe bridge, but are still looking for the best way to manage your images on your computer, than this walk around Lightroom workshop is for you.  We will also be showing some tips and techniques that you can use with this program.

"Your Digital Camera" - Do you have a digital camera yet, thinking of purchasing a digital camera or still waiting to see what comes next!!!  If any or all of the above are on you mind than this is a good workshop to attend.  This seminar will help answer many of your digital questions.  We are pleased to have our own staff member Doug Burdick host this workshop, Doug also runs a series of winter camera and digital classes.

"Action Photography" -   MyPhotoClub.com member Bob Steer will be at the Dog Agility set-up.  He will be happy to give pointers and tips on the art of Action Photography.  Bob has experience in shooting both Dog Agility, Equistrian and Cycling events.

"Macro Photography and How to Light it " -  Get up and close to your subject ... Macro photography is easy to do and easy to light.  In this workshop we will be demonstrating  different types of macro lenses, the use of reflectors and easy flash techniques.  This workshop Dave Hill from Booth Photographic and Doug Burdick from Stan C. Reade will be teaming up for some fun with photo accessories.

"Quick Environmental Portraits (QEP)" -   Dave Chidley, long time and award winning photo journalist, will be presenting this workshop on taking great photos of people and places, on the go.  After a brief presentation Dave will take you on a walk about to try some of his shooting techniques.

"Outdoor Photo Shoot and Lighting" -   Jason Brown of Jason Brown Photography will be working with a model, demonstrating the many techniques of lighting your subject outdoors. He will be demonstrating simple reflectors and portable flash units.

Photo Shoot - Models will be on hand to give photographers the chance to take photos in all sorts of back drops and lighting situations. If you have ever though of trying your hand at Fashion or Portrait photography now is your chance. Models provided by Elegance Modeling.

Photo Fashion Show - Keep your camera handy there will be some great photo opportunities.

Colourful Costumes:  Colourful costumes makes great photos, we have assembled some great ideas for you to photograph.

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Performance by Orlando Valencia and his Pachanga Latan Jazz Band - We are excited to present Orlando Valencia and his Pachanga Latin Jazz Band.  Orlando has been performing in different venues throughout southwestern Ontario and London, presenting the warm sounds of Latin music.  We are sure you will enjoy listening to the Cuban and Brazilian rhythms with a jazz influence.  Orlando's band is also a regular at Maggie's Supper & Jazz Club, and next door to Stan C. Reade Photo at Under the Volcano Mexican Restaurant.

      First time at Photo Day
~ Ritmo y Cafe Salsa Dance Troupe ~

Stan C. Reade is pleased to present Ritmo y Cafe.

Ritmo Y Cafe - (which means Rhythm and Coffee) is a 12 member Columbian Dance Group who will be performing on the main stage throughout the day.  Their colourful costumes will make for great photograhs and they will be available after their performance for photographs.

Try your hand at action photography:  We are pleased to have Blanche Cooper and her dog agility team retuning year.  Blanche will take her dogs through their agility routine, giving our photographers a chance to try action photography.

   

Classic Cars & PT Cruisers:  We will have display of a few Classic Cars and PT Cruiser's for you to photograh.  A special thanks to all the car owners for their help with our event.

New Products to see:
Photo Day is a great place to preview the latest in Digital and Photo products.  We also welcome our accessory suppliers who will have camera bags, digital media accessories and much more.

All the photo entries will be on display at the Estate, we will be announcing the photo contest winners and presenting the awards during Photo Day.