Astronaut Donald Petit, Celebrity Shooter (and Musician) Mark Seliger, and Industry Icon Rick Smolan Share a World of Knowledge and Experience with PhotoPlus Expo Attendees October 24-26, 2013 at the Javits Convention Center in New York City

Keynote Presentation Schedule

Thursday, October 24 --12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Donald Pettit
An Astronaut’s Guide to Photography in Space

The cupola: A window with a view that provides an orbital perspective and presents a striking view of Earth and its inky surroundings. Because of this unique vantage point, the casual act of pointing a camera and snapping a few shots will produce images that can wow an audience for hours.

This presentation will delve into the Earth-known details of focus, exposure, and composition as warped to suit the extraordinary range of brightness and color in space and the cramped zero gravity environment of the cupola.

Friday, October 25 -- 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Mark Seliger
Mark Seliger

In this two-part, one-hour presentation, Mark Seliger will discuss the evolution of his editorial assignments in portraiture and fashion, and how he extends these projects into self-assignment. The second part of the presentation will illustrate his personal journey in songwriting and the intersection of music and image making. Prior to the event, we recommend attendees download Seliger's free companion book from the iTunes Store.

Saturday, October 26 -- 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Rick Smolan
TRACKS: Alone Across the Outback, From the Cover of National Geographic to the Silver Screen

TRACKS, a new motion picture from the Academy Award-winning producers of "The King's Speech," is the astounding story of a 27-year-old Australian woman who set off to cross the desolate outback, accompanied by only four camels and a dog. At the age of 28, National Geographic magazine gave photojournalist Rick Smolan the assignment of a lifetime; to document Robyn Davidson's solitary 1,700 mile journey across Australia's Gibson desert.  This is a story that went on to become one of the most memorable in National Geographic's 100-year history, and one of the most talked about motion pictures at the Sundance, Venice and Telluride Film Festivals.

Keynote tickets may be purchased for $15 each ($10 each for students) online by Oct. 22 or onsite for $20 each, before they sell out.

Admission to all 3 keynotes is included with the purchase of any 2013 PhotoPlus Expo Seminar Pass, WPPI University Pass or VIP Expo Pass, which also includes;

•    A 3-day pass to PhotoPlus Expo – see the latest products from over 300 exhibitors
•    Panel Discussion by Leading Tech Experts: “20/20 Vision: What Will Photography  Look Like in the Next Decade?”  - Oct. 23 / 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm
•    Test Drive: New Product Preview + Networking Event - Oct. 23 / 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
•    PhotoPlus 30th Anniversary Party BASH - Oct. 25 / 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm

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