Wednesday, July 8th, 1:30 Central Time (US & Canada)/ 8:30 PM Central European ST
Keith Sbiral will discuss the relationship between travel and photography, and the human connection that both ignite, along with practical tips to bring deeper meaning to your trip abroad or down your street.
Are travel and travel photography things of the past?
How do you make travel photography meaningful?
What is it about the Leica red dot that, when combined with the blue dot that is our world, creates a passion for travel photography?
How do we use travel photography to expand our horizons and make us true citizens of the world in a way that non-photographers don’t achieve?
What responsibility do travel photographers have to give back?
About the Instructor
Keith’s love for cameras and all things photographic started at a very young age, when the encouragement of local camera shop owners and photographers fueled his love for photography. Keith counts photographic greats such as Robert Frank, David Levinthal, and Arina Dähnick among many who inspire him. A love for photography is perfectly matched with a passion for travel. Recently he has had the opportunity to travel over a dozen times in six years to Cuba, leading photography instruction for Complete Cuba.
Keith was elected to the Board of Directors of the LHSA – The International Leica Society and currently serves as its Vice President. Keith is an owner of Cornelia Says, LLC, the parent company of both Complete Cuba and RedDotBlueDot travel-related businesses.
As a certified career development and career transitions coach with Apochromatik, Keith helps professionals conquer their career and career transition challenges, goal achievement, time management, long-term career development, and executive presence. He earned his M.S. in Urban and Regional Planning from the University of Iowa and his B.A. from Luther College. His career advice has been featured in media including Fast Company, Forbes, Glassdoor, and Monster.
Recent Photography Exhibits
Impact Coffee Gallery, Decorah, Iowa. “From Winneshiek County to the World: Connecting with Place & People.” The Rangefinder Gallery, Chicago, Illinois. “Connecting with Place & People: Traveling the World with a Leica.”