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Wednesday, May 22, 2013

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Speaking Engagements

I am available for speaking engagements on the evolving media of photography as an Art form. The speaking engagement time can be tailored from 15 minutes to one hour. There is no charge for non profit organizations in the local tri-state area. For companies and other groups the charge is $300.00 payable at the time of the booking. Registration of all speaking engagements is requires and are scheduled depending on availability. If you are interested please give me a call. (304) 634-2025.

Public speaking engagements subjects include the following. Out lines and a short outline is available upon request.

* The evolving media of photography as a art form.
* Decorating with art and photography. Colors,thesis, and presentations.
* What makes up a great photograph. Why we love one and hate the other.

For more information please call

About Me

"Never settle for that which you can see, instead strive to create that which others can only dream"

Photography is about telling a story in a single image. A snapshot in time that conveys a message or stirs emotion. To bring delight to the viewer again and again. I am passionate about my photography. I want to do more than just snap a picture. I strive to create a work of art.

Almost 30 years I look a large pictures of my Grand Mother. It hangs over my bed and reminds me of how I feel about photography. When I see the print I think of her and with that she is always with me.

The print is turning red now as the silvers start to oxidise. I regret that I did not have the technology that we do today with images that are rated to last over one hundred years. So I take care in each and every print that I have processed to assure that the quality and technology is built into it to last.

Take your time and explore my web site. That is how to get to know me and how to best judge if my style fits your needs. Then contact me for a personal consultation.

Your image is my passion. I look forward to hearing from you.

mike@mikeadkins.info

My BIO

What's New

Photography Classes Open for Registration

My very popular Introduction to Digital Photography classes are in full swing. I am taking reservations for my Into class that starts February 19th (Tuesday Evenings) and the class runs each Tuesday Evening for five weeks. To find out more about the class click on Classes / Workshops from the menu bar or email me at mike@mikeadkins.info

Recent Accomplishments

I was the cover story in the Tri State Living Magazine that came out this month (Febrrary 2011). It was a wonderful artilce and a five page spread. I would like to thank the publishers at the Ironton Tribune for showing me in such a good light. The article is titled The Man Behind the Camera. To read the article click --> HERE <--

Photography Judge: Hocking Hills 2009:- Shoot The Hills Annual Photo Competition

Photography Judge 2010: The Ironton Artist Association's 36th Annual Fall Art Exhibit.

Photography Judge 2010: Southern Hills Arts Council's Foothills Art Festival where I judged 469 works of art in all media including photography.

RECENT AWARDS

Upstairs Gallery Annual Photography Juried Competition 2010: 2nd Place and Honourable Mention

Tri-State Arts Association Juried Mixed Media Show at the Huntington Museum of Art 2010: Honourable Mention...

Pixel Mountain School of Photography and Art

Recently I opened my school of Art and Photography in the Tri-State Area. The first class is "Introduction to Digital Photography" and is a six week course offered at my class rooms in the Latta's building at 1504 Fourth Avenue, Huntington West Virginia. This class is already underway but other are in the final planning stages. I have been teaching this course for quite some time and it has been highly successful. The class is intended for photographers that want to learn more about photography and shoot with a digital SLR camera. I have planned a two hour workshop for the pocket camera photographer. If you are interested in this class or any of my course offerings please drop me an email (mike@mikeadkins.info) or call (304) 634-2025.

My Bio

My name is Michael Adkins and I live, work and play in Huntington West Virginia. I am foremost a fine art and people photographer but I shoot all types of photography. My approach to photography is a bit unusual. I visualize the image that I want to create long before I ever consider picking up the camera. This can be both rewarding and frustrating. I approach each photo project using traditional artistic values. Focusing on the flow of light, geometric shapes, composition and tonal values. The comment from many people viewing my work for the first time is it looks more like a painting or illustration than a photo. I have been told that some of my work resembles that of the great illustration artist Norman Rockwell. This is the greatest complement that anyone can give as I am a long time fan of his work.

I am the president of the Ohio Valley Camera Club, a board member of Tri-State Arts Association, a member of the National Association of Photoshop Professionals, and recently a new member of the Renaissance Gallery in Huntington where my permanent collection of fine art images are available to the pubic.

I was the recipient of the “Awards of Excellence” in the 66th annual Allied Artist of West Virginia Juried Exhibition and just recently was awarded the level of “Expert In Color” in the Ohio Valley Camera Club. I have been pre-juried into Tamarack of Beckley West Virginia, the showplace of West Virginia Artisans.

My work can be viewed on line at the following web sites.
http://mikesphotography.my-expressions.com
http://mikeadkinsphotography.smugmug.com
http://www.mikeadkinsphotography.com

My email address is: mike@mikeadkins.info and my phone number is (304) 634-2025

For a printable version please click here: http://www.mikeadkinsphotography.com/Bio.pdf

Associations

Fourth Term President,
Ohio Valley Camera Club

Current Vice Preident
Tri-State Arts Association

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