Join Mark Battista, Painter, and Fine Art Photographer, in this two-part presentation that explores ways to create concepts and images that stretch the imagination. Learn ways to think and shoot “outside the box.” The first part of this presentation will focus on the topic of creativity, including: Develop strategies for thinking creatively Ways to generate unique ideas Discover sources of inspiration Explore approaches to visual problem solving

The second part of the presentation will feature “Exploring Motion and Gesture in Photography.”   We will look at ways to capture and express the element of motion in our imagery. Typically, photographers use the camera to freeze a specific moment in time. Discover ways of manipulating the settings in your camera to create impressionistic images that convey energy and a sense of motion, including:  Exploring movement and gesture as a subject in photography. Discuss various approaches for creating a sense of movement. Suggested camera settings. Embracing the element of chance / setting up for success. Conceptualizing creating the shots as problem-solving.

Mark's Bio 

Mark Battista is a painter and fine art photographer specializing in portrait and still life photography. He graduated from Paier College of with a B.F.A. After working for several years as a fine artist and illustrator, Mark received a M.S. in Art Education degree from S.C.S.U and has served in the West Haven School System as an art teacher for the past 35 years. He continues to work as a fine artist and photographer and teaches workshops and one on one tutoring throughout the U.S. He recently presented several days of workshops at the New England Camera Club Council’s Annual Conference at UMASS College at Amherst.

Mark's artwork and photography have been internationally recognized and have won awards from organizations such as the Salmagundi Art Club in NYC, the New York Center ForPhotographic Arts, the American Artists Professional League, and the CT Watercolor Society. He recently won the Grand Prize and Second Place in an international exhibit through nyc4pa. Mark is an elected member of the Salmagundi Club, the American Artist Professional League, and the American Watercolor Society. He is represented by the Salmagundi Club in NYC and the Niantic Bay Gallery in Niantic, CT.

Feel free to visit his website at www.markbattista.com for more information.