| Jay Maisel, Bernie Boston, Hugh Morton, and George Tames. Four famous photographers in my book. I took this at the Southern Short Course in the 1980s. |
In 1984 I graduated from East Carolina University and then went to work as a staff photographer for the Hickory Daily Record. That year I would also go up to Grandfather Mountain for the Camera Clinic hosted by the mountain’s owner Hugh Morton.
Hugh Morton was a photographer who enjoyed hosting this event each year for photographers.
This August 17 – 18, 2013, I am one of the guest speakers at the Camera Clinic. You can register for the event starting on July 15th.
Here is a link to the event: http://www.grandfather.com/events/grandfather-mountain-camera-clinic/
I will be talking about the business side of photography.
Camera Clinic Ticket Prices
| Working Press/PPA Member Participant (includes admission to the park, admission to all programs, plus Saturday evening meal) | NC |
| Camera Clinic Participant (includes admission to the park, admission to all programs, plus Saturday evening meal) | $50 |
| 2-day adult guest ticket (includes Sat.-Sun. admission to the park for ages 13+) | $30 |
| 2-day child guest ticket (includes Sat.-Sun. admission to the park for ages 4 thru 12 – under 4 are free) | $14 |
| Guest Saturday night meal | $10 |
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| Bill Fortney emcees a photo event in the 1980s. |
Grandfather Mountain is where I first met Bill Fortney. Never know who else you might meet at events like this if you don’t attend. If you can come, I hope to see you there.