Speaking

 

Following are the locations and details of where I’ll be speaking in the near future, or have in the recent past.  Please click the links for more info, if currently available.  Check back often as this information is updated.

Boy with Accordian in Hiding Oaxaca Mexico 640x300 Copyright 2011 RalphVelasco Speaking

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Putting the Travel in Travel Photography

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Sponsored by Calumet Photographic, photography instructor, author and international tour guide Ralph Velasco talks about researching, preparing for and successfully embarking on a trip that focuses on photography.  He’ll discuss a variety of gear and packing tips, as well as how to stay connected on the road.  Ralph will explain his system for image storage and backup, along with a series of powerful tips for creating a well-rounded set of photographs that truly captures the essence of a place and tells a complete story.  He’ll be featuring images from his recent 35 day assignment to shoot for a cookbook on the regional cuisine of Mexico.

He’ll also be signing copies of his book Ralph Velasco On Travel Photography: 101 Tips for Developing Your Photographic Eye & More

“We’re thrilled to have Ralph back again to speak at the Expo!”

~ Adventure Expo organizer

WHERE/WHEN

Screen Shot 2012 01 18 at 6.10.23 PM SpeakingTravel & Adventure Expo, Los Angeles, CA  - Saturday and Sunday, January 14th at 11:30 am & 15th at 2:15 pm

Travel & Adventure Expo, Chicago, IL  - Saturday and Sunday, January 28th at 2:30 pm & 29th at 12:30 pm

Travel & Adventure Expo, San Francisco, CA  - Saturday and Sunday, February 18th at 10:45 am & 19th at 1:30 pm

This event is FREE with admission to the Expo.  Times subject to change.

Use coupon code “SPK” for FREE ADMISSION.

South County Photo Club, Calumet Photo, 1430 S. Village Way, Santa Ana, CA – Wed., Nov. 2nd, 2011 – 6 – 8:30 pm - FREE

 

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Better Photography for Enhancing Your Online Presence

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Travel photography instructor, author and international photo tour guide Ralph Velasco discusses the importance of having quality travel images on a quality travel blog or website, and he’ll be featuring photographs from his recent 35 day assignment to shoot for a cookbook on the regional cuisine of Mexico to demonstrate these concepts.

Additionally, Mr. Velasco will talk about the importance of effectively partnering with travel bloggers. He’ll also explain a series of powerful tips for creating a well-rounded set of photographs that truly captures the essence of a place and tells a complete story, the idea being to bring back images that will then compliment the photo galleries and posts of a quality travel blog. Finally, he’ll discuss the relationship between photography and social media.

WHERE/WHEN

December 18 & 19, 2011 at the 4th Annual E-Tourism and E-Marketing Conference, Cairo, Egypt

 

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Delhi, India - Gate of the Red Fort.

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India: Exploring the Golden Triangle with Ralph Velasco

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Ralph Velasco will be revealing the people, architecture, landscapes and colors distinctive to this fascinating region of the world so rich in history and culture. He’ll discuss a number of photography techniques, tips and hints for bringing back a well-rounded and interesting cultural portrait of a place through photography, as well as signing copies of his book Ralph Velasco On Travel Photography: 101 Tips for Developing Your Photographic Eye & More.

WHERE/WHEN

Distant Lands Travel Store: 20 South Raymond Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91105 (800-310-3220) – Monday, November 7th – 7 pm – FREE (reservations required, so call)

REI in Tustin, CA - Thursday, July 21st – 6 pm – FREE

REI in San Diego, CA - Monday, July 25th – 6 pm – FREE