Let talk about photographing Hot Air Balloons with Tom Ewart

“Let talk about photographing Hot Air Balloons”

Tom Ewart is a working professional photographer with over 30 years working experience from everything from commercial to events to sports. This will be an evening exploring all aspects of photographing Hot Air Balloon and Hot Air Balloon Festivals. Tom will explain what all goes on at most event and why. Some basic Balloon Knowledge and how to get the most out of photographing these 7 story, sometimes glowing, but usually beautifle beasts. Combining elements of color, light, fire and man’s desire for flight, hot air balloons can provide for some really appealing visual works of art. Tom has been either the official photographer or part of the official photography crew at many balloon events around the country including the granddaddy of the all the Alburquerque International Balloon Fiesta in New Mexico where 500-600 hot air balloons take flight over the 9 day event. Bring any questions you may have and we will discuss them. There are several local festivals in the area we will talk about, including Muskogee, Ok (starts the following day—Tom will the official photographer for the balloon operations at that event), Aug 17-18 and the Arkansas Balloon Championships Sept 7-9 in Harrison, AR.

Tom Ewart
http://www.nwaphoto.com/