Free DEMO: "Photographing with Intent; Moving Beyond the Snapshot" by Joel D. Kitchens, PhD

Description: There are many reasons people take photographs, and for many of those people grabbing a quick snapshot with the camera built into their cell phone is sufficient. But if you are interested in moving beyond a mere snapshot, if you want your photographs to stand out, this class is for you! This session will encourage you to see the world as the camera sees the world (hint: humans have two eyes while most cameras just have one lens). Whether you shoot with a digital camera or a film camera, there are technical and artistic concepts that can dramatically improve your images. Come ready to take notes and an open mind!

Joel D. Kitchens, PhD
Associate Professor Emeritus
Texas A&M University

Portrait Posing Demo with Photographer Beth Symons

Join photographer Beth Symons for a hands-on workshop where she’ll guide you through the art of posing people for portraits—whether you’re photographing individuals, couples, or groups.

Learn how to find flattering angles, create natural connection, and use real-time techniques that help your subjects feel confident and look their best.

This demo is perfect for photographers looking to elevate their portrait work and create images that feel effortless, authentic, and true.

Free and open to all skill levels! Don’t miss it!

Please RSVP by Free Tickets. 

DEMO: “Tiny Fossils, Big Stories: Unlocking the Secrets of the Sea” 

by Carlos Alvarez Zarikian

Admission FREE.

Buried deep beneath the ocean floor are the fossil remains of marine microscopic plants and animals that lived in the ocean thousands to millions of years ago. Aided by powerful imaging instruments scientists can explore and study these tiny creatures, many of whom are just tens of microns across. This presentation will introduce participants to the wonderful world of marine microfossils and the stories they reveal.

About Carlos Alvarez Zarikian:
Carlos Alvarez Zarikian is an amateur photographer, a father, and a marine geologist specialized in applied micropaleontology. He studies and uses marine microfossils to reconstruct past environments. During his career, he has participated in an paleoarchaeological project in Greece that discovered the lost Greek city of Helike, numerous seagoing expeditions all over the world oceans, and many educational activities. He enjoys combining his passion for science and photography.