Class Overview

Join photographer Joe Klocek for an engaging and insightful journey into the lesser-known aspects of photography. Whether you're a seasoned pro or just getting started, this event will offer fresh perspectives, tips, and techniques that will elevate your skills and expand your creative potential. From technical tricks to artistic insights, you'll walk away with newfound knowledge that will transform the way you approach your photography. Don’t miss this opportunity to discover the hidden gems of the craft and take your photography to the next level!

Teacher Bio

Joe Klocek has worked in the photographic industry as a photographer, salesman, and instructor since 2005. In 2017 he founded The F Stops Here so he could focus on making professional quality photography available to every enthusiast. In the pursuit of this goal, he has created several products, written seven books, and taught courses on a variety of topics. In the past few years, he has been a guest speaker for photographic societies and travel expositions. He lives in Denver with his wife, son, and unmanageable book collection.

Class Overview

Join photographer Joe Klocek for an in-depth exploration of the often-overlooked aspects of photography. Whether you're an experienced pro or just stepping into the world of photography, this session offers fresh insights, practical tips, and advanced techniques to elevate your craft and unlock your creative potential. From technical skills to creative perspectives, you’ll gain new knowledge that will change the way you approach your work. Don’t miss this chance to dive deeper into the art of photography and take your skills to the next level!

Teacher Bio

Joe Klocek has worked in the photographic industry as a photographer, salesman, and instructor since 2005. In 2017 he founded The F Stops Here so he could focus on making professional quality photography available to every enthusiast. In the pursuit of this goal, he has created several products, written seven books, and taught courses on a variety of topics. In the past few years, he has been a guest speaker for photographic societies and travel expositions. He lives in Denver with his wife, son, and unmanageable book collection.

Class Overview

Many people think that an artistic eye for composition is a skill you are either born with or not. In fact, good composition techniques are a skill set that can be learned. Join us for a two hour discussion of composition skills you can immediately begin to use in your daily photography.

What You’ll Learn

- Value contrast
- Weight and scale
- Direction
- Movement
- Reads
- Using foreground

Teacher Bio

Joe Klocek has worked in the photographic industry as a photographer, salesman, and instructor since 2005. In 2017 he founded The F Stops Here so he could focus on making professional quality photography available to every enthusiast. In the pursuit of this goal, he has created several products, written seven books, and taught courses on a variety of topics. In the past few years, he has been a guest speaker for photographic societies and travel expositions. He lives in Denver with his wife, son, and unmanageable book collection.

Class Overview

Once you feel comfortable producing images with speedlights, you will find your next degree of creative freedom within the studio. A studio is any location where you control the light exposing your subject. In this class we will explore how much creative control can be found in the studio. There are five primary characteristics to light, namely luminosity, light contrast, specularity, direction, and white balance. We will discuss manipulating each.

What You’ll Learn

- Using strobes as opposed to flashes
- Radio frequency triggering
- Eliminating ambient exposure
- Key light placement
- Fill lights, hair lights, background lights

Teacher Bio

Joe Klocek has worked in the photographic industry as a photographer, salesman, and instructor since 2005. In 2017 he founded The F Stops Here so he could focus on making professional quality photography available to every enthusiast. In the pursuit of this goal, he has created several products, written seven books, and taught courses on a variety of topics. In the past few years, he has been a guest speaker for photographic societies and travel expositions. He lives in Denver with his wife, son, and unmanageable book collection.

Event Overview
Get ready for a Day at Dodd with Tamron & Panasonic and your favorite brands! Join us at Dodd Camera Cincinnati on Friday, November 15th, for an exclusive event featuring top representatives from Panasonic and Tamron. They’ll be showcasing the latest gear and offering hands-on guidance, with bonus manufacturer savings and special event offers on qualifying purchases. With free seminars and the best deals of the season, it’s the perfect time to shop, learn, and save!

Meet the Reps
Meet Mary Mannix & Armando Flores from Tamron and Brad Cohn from Panasonic—on-site and ready to share the latest innovations and answer your questions on top products. Discover tips, tricks, & techniques for maximizing your equipment and explore exciting new products from these top brands. It’s a fantastic opportunity to connect with the experts and find the gear that’s right for you!

The Manufacturer representatives will be on-site showcasing the latest gear,offering expert advice on how to make the most of your photography equipment, and providing Free hands-on workshops to learn more about photography! Stop by to check out exciting new products, learn helpful tips and techniques, and get all your photography questions answered by brand ambassadors.

Free Educational Seminars

We're offering FREE photography seminars this Fall! Join us for workshops led by Panasonic and Tamron. Sign up for one or both sessions and enjoy expert instruction, all courtesy of your favorite brands and local photographers. Don’t miss this opportunity for free, high-quality programming!

Friday November 15th - 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm

- Lunch and Learn sponsored by Panasonic Lumix

Friday November 15th - 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm

- Beyond Macro - Armando Flores - Tamron

Class Overview

Photography is an art form that relies heavily on the creative and technical use of lenses. "At Length on Lenses" is a comprehensive class designed for photographers of all levels who want to understand the most fundamental tool to controlling how your image comes out: your lens. We will cover what the terminology on lenses means, how lens design decisions affect the choices you have, how to match your purpose to the correct lens, and how to understand what features matter to you.

What You’ll Learn

- Lens fundamentals, such as focal length, maximum aperture, perspective distortion, and focusing motors
- Prime lenses, including a discussion on chromatic aberration, sharpness, barrel distortion, flaring and ghosting
- Zoom lenses, with emphasis on convenience, framing, and atmospheric compression
- Specialty lenses, including, macro, wide angle, and fisheye
- Features in newer lenses, including aspherical lens elements, upgraded focusing motors, firmware updates, and declicked aperture rings.

Teacher Bio

Joe Klocek has worked in the photographic industry as a photographer, salesman, and instructor since 2005. In 2017 he founded The F Stops Here so he could focus on making professional quality photography available to every enthusiast. In the pursuit of this goal, he has created several products, written seven books, and taught courses on a variety of topics. In the past few years, he has been a guest speaker for photographic societies and travel expositions. He lives in Denver with his wife, son, and unmanageable book collection.