DelawareScene: Still Life Photography by Mark Battista

Still Life Photography by Mark Battista

Wednesday, January 29, 2025 @ 6:30 pm

The Coastal Camera Club of Lewes Delaware is pleased to welcome

Mark Battista as our guest speaker.

Wednesday, January 29, 2025 6:30pm - 8:30pm EST

"Still Life Photography"

Mark Battista, a nationally recognized Fine Art Photographer and Painter, will discuss the “Art of Still Life Photography” and share his approach for creating images that tell a story, communicate an idea, and express a mood. Through this workshop you will be inspired to create impactful still life imagery through the use of simple tools such as natural light, single light flashes and constant light. Emphasis will be placed on how to modify light and use directional light to create drama.

Bio:

Mark Battista is a painter and fine art photographer specializing in portrait and still life photography. He graduated from Paier College of with a B.F.A. After working for several years as a fine artist and illustrator, Mark received a M.S. in Art Education degree from S.C.S.U and has recently retired from teaching art after 35 years.

He is a sought-after speaker who has presented across the US bringing insight and inspiration to painters and photographers.

Mark's artwork and photography has been internationally recognized and has won awards from organizations such as the Salmagundi Art Club in NYC, the New York Center For Photographic Arts, the American Artists Professional League and the CT Watercolor Society. He recently won the Grand Prize and Second Place in an international exhibit through nyc4pa.

Mark is an elected member of the Salmagundi Club, as well as the American Artist Professional League, and the American Watercolor Society. He is represented by the Salmagundi Club in NYC.

Mark recently published two ebooks on Still Life Photography and composition which helps others create images with impact and meaning.

Feel free to visit his website at www.markbattista.com for more information.