Biography

After attending Columbia College in Chicago, Bob began working full-time in the field of photojournalism. He spent 14 years as an award-winning photographer at the Chicago Sun-Times, and is often chosen for assignments with Time, People, Business Week and other national magazines. His passion has taken him around the globe, pursuing meaningful storytelling opportunities that cross cultural barriers and show others how we live, work, celebrate and worship. Bob recently photographed the wedding of Eva Longoria and Tony Parker, and his client list also includes Oprah Winfrey, Chicago Mercantile Exchange and Draft Worldwide Advertising. He was commissioned to work on the America 24/7 book, which was featured on the Oprah Winfrey show and was a New York Times best seller. Bob is also the Chief Photographer for Bella Pictures, the first national wedding photography company, and was recently honored by becoming a member of Canon’s Explorers of Light.

Session Topic: Near Perfect in-Camera Color

Now that you’ve been shooting digital for a while it's time to venture away from Auto White Balance. Bob prefaces his presentation with this caution; YOU MUST CHECK YOUR SETTINGS, CONSTANTLY! This is an important discipline to adhere to, otherwise you can be shooting in Tungsten white balance outdoors and all your images will be singing the blues.

Session Topic: Creating the Light

This fully interactive workshop will take the mystery out of using flash. Learn tips and techniques about using multiple wireless TTL controlled from your camera with master and remote strobes.