Welcome to my "Show" page. Here you will find information on shows, workshops, galleries, Tennessee and some favorite links.

2012 Shows

• Mule Day - March 29,30,31 and April 1 - Maury County Fairgrounds. Indoor 4 day show with obviously mules! This show is close to home and indoors and I plan to bring a lot of matted prints at deeply discounted prices to try to clear some inventory. Your chance to save!
  
  
• Dogwood Art Festival - April 13, 14 & 15 - Knoxville Tennessee - My second year at this fine show in the Market Street of Knoxville, loads of fine arts and crafts.
  
  
• More coming!
  
  
  
  
  

Classroom for Digital Photography Series

Classes and Workshops

All classes and workshops are great ideas for gift certificates for your favorite photographer. Some comments from the classes are listed here. Over 200 people have attended Trace of Light classes and workshops! I will send and e-mail acknowledging you registration upon receipt of your payment and form. If you do not receive this acknowledgment call 931.797.2242.

2012 Digital Photography Series - The Digital Photography series is intended for beginners or folks who just want to improve there skills. The three classes of the series (Introduction to DSLR, Achieving Great Exposures and Creating Powerful Images Through Composition) prepare you for more advanced classes and workshops offered by Trace of Light. These classes were formerly offered at Columbia State Community College are now offered at my home about 8 miles from Columbia State in Columbia, Tennessee. Classes are $50 each or you may sign up for the whole series (3 classes) for the special price of $125. Each class in series is offered in January and February for a complete series each month. Click here for a registration form or call.

Spaces still remain for most classes as of 1/20/12!

• Introduction to DSLR Cameras. This is the basic class going over the basic camera features of DSLR cameras you should know to create great images. (DSLR's are generally ones you can change lenses on not point and shoots). The class is approximately 4 hours and includes, time and weather permitting, a field exercise. This class often runs a little longer. Snacks are included as well as a CD of the class content. More info. Schedule
  
  
  • 12/3/11 8:00 A.M. - 12:00 - Bring you DSLR, charged batteries, camera manual and cleared memory cards. May run a little longer than Noon.
    
  • 1/7/1012 - 8:00 A.M. - 12:00 - Bring you DSLR, charged batteries, camera manual and cleared memory cards. May run a little longer than Noon. Class is now Full, Thank you!
    
  • 2/4/1012 - 8:00 A.M. - 12:00 - Bring your DSLR, charged batteries, camera manual and cleared memory cards. May run a little longer than Noon.
    
    
• Achieving Great Exposures. This classes deals entirely with achieving proper exposures. It goes over the components of exposure and how to achieve the exposure you want, basic flash photography and special exposures are also covered. The class is approximately 4 hours and includes, time and weather permitting, a field exercise. Snacks are included as well as a CD of the class content. More info.
  
  
  • 12/10/2011 - 8:00 A.M. - 12:00 - Bring you DSLR, charged batteries, tripod (if possible), camera manual and cleared memory cards.
    
  • 1/14/2012 - 8:00 A.M. - 12:00 - Bring your DSLR, charged batteries, tripod (if possible), camera manual and cleared memory cards.
    
  • 2/11/2012 - 8:00 A.M. - 12:00 - Bring your DSLR, charged batteries, tripod (if possible), camera manual and cleared memory cards.
    
    
• Creating Powerful Images Through Composition. This is the art side of photography an delves into what techniques and method are utilized to create great images. The class is approximately 4 hours and includes, time and weather permitting, a field exercise. Snacks are included as well as a CD of the class content. More info.
  
  
  • 12/17/11 8:00 A.M. - 12:00 - Bring you DSLR, charged batteries, camera manual, tripod (if possible) and cleared memory cards.
    
  • 1/28/1012 - 8:00 A.M. - 12:00 - Bring your DSLR, charged batteries, camera manual, tripod (if possible) and cleared memory cards.
    
  • 2/18/1012 - 8:00 A.M. - 12:00 - Bring your DSLR, charged batteries, camera manual, tripod (if possible) and cleared memory cards.

   

• Photoshop Elements for Photographers - Tuesday and Thursday 3/6, 3/8, 3/13 and 3/15/12 - This four evening class will serve to provide the basics for non destructively optimizing landscape and portrait photos for printing. Elements is a versatile program and this class will deal specifically with image optimization techniques and not special effects such as used for scrap booking. I will be using version 9 but other versions will benefit from the class. More info is available here. Limited to 8 people and you must have your own laptop. Cost $125.00 Class times are 6 to 8:30 P.M. and will be held at my home near Mount Pleasant. Beverages and light snacks will be provided. Registration form or call with credit card.

 

Fiery Gizzard

Workshops - Workshops are small group field trips to select locations for developing your individual skills and goals. For intermediate, participants who should have a basic understanding of setting exposure and using their camera in a non automatic mode (the Digital Photography Series can provide this training). When possible image critiques will be conducted. Click here for registration form.

 

Great Smoky Mountains Workshop - April 20 -22, 2012 Beginning on Friday evening with a pizza social we will then explore the Great Smoky Mountains photographically. The majority of the time will be spent in the field taking pictures with a critique session, lunch and tutorial on Saturday to ensure we are on track. I will be reserving a block of room in Townsend and reservations are the participants responsibility. The host motel is the Econo Lodge / Best Western and the room rate is $79.99 for 2 queens, non smoking. Call 865-448-9000 for room reservations and mention Trace of Light for the rate. More info on workshop is here. Workshop is limited to 8 people and the cost is $225. Registration form (please note cancellation policy) or call with credit card.

 

Fiery Gizzard Workshop - May 12, 2012 - More details coming! Give me your input if this should be an overnight workshop or day trip!

 

Digital Intensive Workshop - May 18,19 & 20, 2012 - A weekend introduction to digital photography! This workshop will begin with a two and half hour class Friday evening on exposure then Saturday morning we are off to an early morning session at Stillhouse falls until about noon. It is then back to Trace of Light for lunch and a critique followed by a course on optimizing you selections in Photoshop Elements. The workshop resumes Sunday at noon with a portrait session at noon. We will photograph a model(s) utilizing reflectors and then do a critique followed with optimization of the images in Lightroom. A full weekend! Lunch Saturday is provided as well as snacks both days. Registration form and more info (please note cancelation policy). You may call with a credit card. Class will be held at Trace of Light Farm near Mount Pleasant/Columbia Tennessee. Price is $175 and limited to 8 people.



Trace of Light Gallery

Galleries and Prints

• Trace of Light Gallery and Studio - I now maintain a small gallery with a large selection of gallery wraps, framed prints and limited edition prints. The gallery is available by appointment only, please call 931-797-2242. Located near Mt Pleasant, the Tennessee Wine Trail and two of the Tennessee Historic Trails. We are about 45 minutes from Cools Spring Galleria Mall.

 

• Strand Art Gallery - Several framed prints and matted prints which will change every three months. On US 412 (Main street) just as you enter Hohenwald from the East. Hours currently are 10 to 4 Tuesday through Saturday and 1 to 4 on Sunday. I will be manning the gallery periodically, call if you need to know my schedule.
  
  
• Amber Falls Winery and Cellars - A selection of note cards and matted prints and of course fine wines. www.amberfallswinery.com
  
  
• Keg Springs Winery - A selection of note cards and matted prints and of course more fine wines. www.kegsprings.com

"Illumination"

Favorite places to photograph in Tennessee

The links above should provide directions. Most of these require some hiking. Respect our wild places. Do not litter or disturb wildlife or plants.

The Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Enough said. Anytime of the year. The Townsend area is much quieter.

Big South Fork National Recreation Area. Many arches, rock shelters, rock bluffs, waterfalls, and spectacular fall colors especially around the Bandy Creek area.

Natchez Trace Parkway. An area you have to work. Waterfalls, rural scenes, wildflowers, turkey, deer, bobcats. The spring season with the redbuds and dogwoods can be great in the Meriwether Lewis area and other sections.

Grundy Forest SNA. Rock bluffs, waterfalls, wildflowers. Home of the Fiery Gizzard Trail, one of the most beautiful trails in the nation. See also nearby Foster Falls and Savage Gulf .

Savage Gulf. Overlooks, waterfalls, gulfs (canyons).

Reelfoot Lake. Bald eagles, migratory birds, and cypress trees. Tennessee's only natural lake formed by an earthquake. January and February are best for eagles and migratory birds. Summer for lotus blooms.

Frozen Head State Park. Second to only the Smokies for wildflowers and maybe not really second! Spring for wildflowers.

Short Springs SNA. Spectacular spring wildflowers.

Favorite Links

• Tennessee Natural Areas and State Parks
• National Parks and Monuments
• Tennessee Wildflowers
• Tennessee Trails Association
• Journal of 100 Miles - A site exploring the Tennessee portion of the Natchez Trace with Becky Bauer, many interesting topics!