Texas Photo Festival - FRIDAY EVENING KICK OFF EVENTS

UNIQUELY SMITHVILLE!  This event is for photographers of all levels to shoot pictures of sets, models and historic Smithville.  Live music, speakers, vendors and more add to this fun day in historic downtown Smithville. 

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 13
5pm-7pm:  Wine & Cheese photographer's reception, LPAA Gallery on Main photo/art show opening "Uniquely Smithville", 206 Main Street.

7:30pm:  CLASS:  Star Trails and Astro Photography, 312 Main Street. INSTRUCTOR: Victor Watson, Schertz Photography School & Studio - www.SchertzPhoto.com

CLASS DESCRIPTION: One of the super powers a camera instills is the ability to bend time — to capture microseconds, or to show hours in a single frame. Combine this power with near total darkness and a photographer can show the very motion of the heavens. With the advent of digital photography, star trail photography has become accessible to just about anyone with a modern dSLR or mirrorless camera. This class will help you understand the planning needed and the process to obtain the final result.

HONKY TONK HEAVEN movie premier at 8pm:  Film Premiere: Honky Tonk Heaven - Join us October 13th at 8pm or October 14th at 3pm at Playhouse Smithville, 110 Main Street, for the Texas Photo Festival's film debut of ''Honky Tonk Heaven.'' This documentary covers 50 years of the landmark venue, The Broken Spoke, and how its determined owners persevered to keep it open in the face of rapid urban growth. Come by to see interviews with Willie Nelson, Jerry Jeff Walker, Alvin Crow, and more! https://www.brokenspokefilm.com/  Tickets available online or at the Chamber office, 100 NW 1st Street or call and we'll add you to the list and you can pay at the door.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 14
9am - Model registration and Texas Photo Festival photographer registration ($15) at 2nd & Main on Main Street.  

10am - Texas Photo Festival begins! 

10:15am - CLASS at 110 Main Street
Portraits, MacGyver Style:  It doesn't cost you anything to turn that cup from Taco Cabana into a light modifier!  "Who says you need uber-expensive lighting equipment to photograph nice-looking studio portraits?"  Victor will share MacGyver-style tips on creating studio portraits on a budget.   We will discuss various lighting sources and types, lighting setup, and light modifiers, all without breaking the bank. INSTRUCTOR: Victor Watson, Schertz Photography School & Studio - www.SchertzPhoto.com

10:30am - Guided train tour (free to wristband holders) - Tour historic Smithville and see the film sites - a great photographic journey!

11:00am - Wild West Gun Show at Railroad Park

11:30am - CLASS at 110 Main Street - Boudoir Photography - Taught by Kevin Hutchison.

12:00pm - Guided train tour (free to wristband holders) - Tour historic Smithville and see the film sites - a great photographic journey!

12:45 - CLASS at 110 Main Street: Photography 101. Taught by Linda Bauer, professional photographer.

1:00pm - Wild West Gun Show

3:00pm - HONKY TONK HEAVEN movie premier at 8pm:  Film Premiere: Honky Tonk Heaven - Join us October 13th at 8pm or October 14th at 3pm at Playhouse Smithville, 110 Main Street, for the Texas Photo Festival's film debut of ''Honky Tonk Heaven.'' This documentary covers 50 years of the landmark venue, The Broken Spoke, and how its determined owners persevered to keep it open in the face of rapid urban growth. Come by to see interviews with Willie Nelson, Jerry Jeff Walker, Alvin Crow, and more! https://www.brokenspokefilm.com/  Tickets available online or at the Chamber office, 100 NW 1st Street or call and we'll add you to the list and you can pay at the door.

THROUGHOUT THE DAY WE WILL HAVE STATIC SETS ON MAIN STREET AND IN PARTICIPATING STORES ALONG MAIN STREET AND SIDE STREETS.  THERE WILL ALSO BE LIVE MUSIC ALL DAY LONG IN THE GAZEBO.  JOIN US FOR A GREAT DAY!



Full Saturday schedule coming soon.