Welcome to Nashville Photography Club
The Nashville Photography Club is a venue for the enjoyment of photography and the improvement of photographic skills. The membership is a mix of amateur and professional photographers who want to share ideas and learn from each other.
MEETINGS: THIRD TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH AT 6:30 PM
no meeting in December
WATKINS COLLEGE OF ART THEATER
2298 ROSA L. PARKS BOULEVARD
NASHVILLE, TN 37228
no meeting in December
WATKINS COLLEGE OF ART THEATER
2298 ROSA L. PARKS BOULEVARD
NASHVILLE, TN 37228
May 21, 2019
Tom Ventress
Use or abuse?
How your photos might be treated by a designer
Tom Ventress wasn’t always a graphic designer. He arrived in Nashville to work at Gruhn Guitars, repairing musical instruments and creating intricate mother-of-pearl inlays for the likes of Jimmy Buffet, Steve Martin, Bela Fleck, The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, and ZZ Top, among others, earning the nickname “The Pearl Wizard.” Long hours of careful hand sawing through delicate shell sharpened his eye and fired an appreciation for beautiful form, leading to art school where he majored in illustration. While in school, he became junior designer in the Vanderbilt design office, where he developed a deep affinity for typography.
A friend observed that Tom’s penchant for puns serves his designs as he works with a wide range of clients—from entrepreneurs to institutions and national and international corporations. Along the way he’s picked up numerous awards for design, illustration, and photography.
Tom approaches his own photography from the perspective of a graphic designer, always keeping the end use (or potential end use) of a shot in mind. He also commissions other photographers and buys stock photography for assignments. His presentation will offer insight and caution to anyone who accepts commercial or editorial assignments in their photographic practice, or offers their images for sale through stock photo services.
A friend observed that Tom’s penchant for puns serves his designs as he works with a wide range of clients—from entrepreneurs to institutions and national and international corporations. Along the way he’s picked up numerous awards for design, illustration, and photography.
Tom approaches his own photography from the perspective of a graphic designer, always keeping the end use (or potential end use) of a shot in mind. He also commissions other photographers and buys stock photography for assignments. His presentation will offer insight and caution to anyone who accepts commercial or editorial assignments in their photographic practice, or offers their images for sale through stock photo services.
PHOTO OF THE MONTH THEME
May - a flower
Upcoming Speakers
June 18 - Rich Seiling
July 15 - Dusty Doddridge
July 15 - Dusty Doddridge
Speakers and topics might change - especially those several months out
THE NASHVILLE PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB IS A 501C3 NON-PROFIT TAX EXEMPT ORGANIZATION.
DONATIONS MADE TO THE NASHVILLE PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB ARE TAX EXEMPT DONATIONS.
DONATIONS MADE TO THE NASHVILLE PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB ARE TAX EXEMPT DONATIONS.
