Press The Button! with pro photographer Joe DiMaggio

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Free seminar at Dan's Camera City for the Fall Photo Expo Join us for an inspiring session that's simply about the joy of photography– getting out there and getting the shot. Joe is an industry veteran with a wealth of stories to share. From his experiences of 70 years as a working photographer and what he has covered to how he continues to push himself today with everything from paying work to the hummingbirds in his backyard, you'll leave ready to get out there with your camera and explore the world from a fresh perspective. Reserve your spot now - Seating is first come first served, with preference given to those who register in advance. This talk is part of the Fall Photo Expo at Dan's Camera City. Check out all the other free programming we're offering September 25 & 26! About Joe DiMaggio Six months ago, I was 20 years old. That’s the first line in my book FILL THE FRAME. Do I believe that? The answer is yes!!! A brief history – I took my first snapshot at age 7, sold my first photograph at 16, had my first real assignment at 19 photographing Peter, Paul & Mary, joined Time Life when I was 29, started my career as an advertising photographer and Illustrator for the Fortune 500 at age 36. I am the luckiest person in the world. I should have been dead at least a half dozen times or more. Many of the greatest photographers helped me learn my craft and taught me everything I know. At age 65 I took two words out of my vocabulary. The words were “No” and “But.” I have a relatively short bucket list. I want to get a dozen images in MOMA before I go to that Darkroom in the Sky, I’d like to photograph the Los Angeles Olympics in 2028. In 1984 in L.A. I was a pool photographer for the IOC. I would like to end my career the same way I started as a wide-eyed, relatively innocent, amateur photographer. Health, happiness & fun. Life is not a rehearsal.