Over 200 photography professionals and enthusiasts from around the world will be gathering at the Embassy Suites in San Luis Obispo from October 12 – 16  to improve their skills, rub elbows with 16 top industry experts, and celebrate the best of digital photography and the Central Coast during the 2nd annual Click! California Photo Festival.  Presented by Light Photographic Workshops in Los Osos, the Festival offers five days of total digital photography immersion against the backdrop of California’s beautiful Central Coast.  1, 2 and 3-day passes are available for purchase, in addition to the 5-day Gold Pass.  

The largest annual photographic event in San Luis Obispo County, the Click! California Photo Festival offers something for every skill level. Attendees customize their learning experience to fit their individual interests and needs with a choice of 150+ intensive seminars, workshops, demonstrations and photo shoots, taught by 16 world-class photography and digital imaging experts. Hands-on workshops include expert-guided photo shoots in picture perfect locations around the county like scenic Morro Bay, Cayucos, Paso Robles and the beautiful San Luis Obispo Botanical Gardens. Social and networking opportunities round out the week, including the popular “Dinner with a Pro” series. The list of elite guest instructors includes Canon “Explorers of Light” photographers Jennifer Wu, Hanson Fong, and this year’s Keynote Speaker Rick Sammon.

A highlight of the Festival will be a free Canon sponsored lecture by world famous photographer and Canon “Explorer of Light” Parish Kohanim on Wednesday, October 12. The complementary event will be held from 3:30-4:45 p.m. at the Embassy Suites, and is open to the public. 

According to Click! co-founders and organizers Hal and Victoria Schmitt of Light Photographic Workshops, the Click! California Photo Festival is carefully designed to spark creativity and passion, and empower each participate to take their photography, art or business to the next level. “Whether in symposium or individual portfolio review, the Festival delivers an optimal learning experience unlike any other,” says Hal Schmitt. “Both professional and recreational photographers are sure to create incredible images, learn the best tips, tricks and techniques, and – most important – have a great time with some amazing and talented people!”  

To register for the California Photo Festival, visit www.californiaphotofest.com. For more information, call Victoria Schmitt at Light Photographic Workshops:  805-528-7385.