B E N
H I C K S
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Waterworld - Nature just below the surface |
Opening Presentation for Keynote
South-Florida based photographer Ben Hicks has journeyed across the Americas
and ventured to exotic locales spanning the globe to compose a profoundly diverse
collection of fine-art photography that truly captures the majestic beauty of the natural
world. This self-proclaimed “adventure-boy” not only strives to portray the familiar
in extraordinarily original ways, but also takes big risks to capture the most complex,
often dangerous situations including big waves and precarious animal encounters
all to share his admiration for Mother Nature’s creations. Whether shooting tropical
beachscapes in the South Pacific, vast sandstone buttes in the American Southwest or
the first few open water strides of a leatherback sea turtle hatchling, Ben’s distinctive
vision and inimitable approach to photography renders intricately detailed images that
captivate viewers and serve as a testament to his enjoyment and reverence of nature.
Meeting Location: Guy Harvey Resort, 860 A1A Beach Blvd.
FRIDAY 6:30 TO 8:30 P.M.
Price: $15 | Max No People: 150 | Difficulty Level: All Levels
Ben Hicks shares his images from South Florida and around the world, highlighting our
fragile ecosystem and the importance of environmental awareness and conservation.
Water Photography
Meeting Location: Guy Harvey Resort, 860 A1A Beach Blvd.
FRIDAY & SATURDAY 7 TO 11 A.M.
Price: $100 | Max No People: 15 | Difficulty Level: All Levels
The workshop will begin in the classroom with a overview of water photography. Ben
will talk a little about his career and what he does as a photographer. The workshop
will move to the beach with a hands on demo of water and wave photography. The
workshop then returns to the classroom to view workshop images from Ben and
participants. Ben will provide a constructive image review as well as post-production
editing techniques. Suggested Gear List: Ben will have a variety of Aquatech housings for
attendees to try with their cameras and iPhones, but attendees are encouraged to bring any
camera housing they have to the workshop, from iphone to professional dive housings.
Attendees will likely get in the water or get splashed and need to dress accordingly.
Festival Organizer Note About Field Workshops: We want you to enjoy and learn as much
as you can in your field workshops. Therefore it is important to arrive early and have
all of your gear ready to go. Each field workshop will begin with a 10 minute overview
of the subject and techniques. Have your gear ready when you arrive so you do not miss
out or hold up the group. Suggested gear lists are listed with each field workshop.
PHOTO: BEN HICKS
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