The final schedule for #FOTOfusion2018 is up and available on FOTOfusion.org. If you haven’t yet had a chance to look at the choices, you’re in for a treat. You’ll feel like a kid in a candy store–there is so much to explore, from computer labs to photo shoots, studio workshops, panel discussions, and lectures. We even have location shoots with some of photography’s legends. If you’ve never taken a FOTOfusion workshop before, this is the year to do so. You will have the unique opportunity to network with other photographers, learn how to promote yourself and engage better with social media audiences. Meet your favorite photographers and discuss with them photography, methodology, and your work. This is an all-in-one rollercoaster of an experience for any photographer looking to expand their craft, vision, and toolkit. For those who seek to squeeze the most out of their experience, we recommend the Gold Passport. Register before December 31, 2017 for a special early registration price. GOLD Passport Includes: Be able to submit a portfolio for inclusion in FOTOfusion Student Portfolio Exhibition Unlimited 100 and 600-series Events (1) 200-series FOTOshoot (1) 300-series Computer Lab (1) 400-series Master Workshop 500-series Unlimited (6) Portfolio Reviews (minimum) All Fusion-Schmooze Parties Free Admission to Gallery Exhibitions Did you know? You absolutely do not need to be a professional

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  Photographing the uniqueness of morning light can be uplifting and inspiring.  There is something special about welcoming the first light of day.  That said, morning light is less predictable than evening light; don’t be discouraged by mornings that are less than spectacular.   1.  Get there early! Digital cameras are very sensitive to light and the predawn light can yield some lovely results. Set your alarm for a half hour earlier than you expect is necessary.     2. Know where the sun will rise. Use an app like Sun Seeker.  Be Ready! That sun rises quickly and the light changes from moment to moment.     3. Fog, Fog, Fog. Certain times of the year, fog is more likely. Make a note of when your mornings might be misty. Example: In Florida, watch for approaching cold fronts.     4. The stillness of morning. Some mornings are quiet and serene. The grand rivers of the west are snow fed and run quietly in the mornings. It takes a day of sun melting the mountain snows to cause them to turn into rushing torrents.     5. Keep photographing until that sun rises past 20 degrees in the sky. As the sun rises and the fog burns off, the light reveals the hidden details of the land. By mid-morning, the

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