Due to a family illness, our January program has been rescheduled. This month's program will be

Martin Gudz, Photo CR, FSA, FED
…..Environmental Portraiture
”We can’t control the elements, but we can control the light.”

Based in Madison, Florida, Martin specializes in environmental portraiture. With several on-site outdoor sets and various techniques he
has learned from studying with his mentors and Master photographers, Martin has crafted a technique to produce studio-type lighting in the
great outdoors. His signature style utilizes the beauty of natural surroundings, and his emphasis on customer service and building
relationships within a ‘small town atmosphere’ provides his clients with a one-of-a-kind experience.
Martin will share his tips and tricks for seeing and controlling the light, demonstrate what to do---and not to do--- when using reflectors,
and show how to create strong composition to incorporate the environment and increase your wall portrait sales.

Originally from Cannock, England, Martins career began in 1985 when he came to the United States and began working as a cruise ship
photographer. In 1992 he opened Tudor Rose Photography, focusing on weddings, family and high school senior portraiture in and around the
Madison County area.

Martin is a member of the Professional Photographers of America and the Florida Professional Photographers. He is the current and a two-time past-President of the Tallahassee guild. He received his Florida Service Award in 2001 and his Florida Education Degree in 2006. He has chaired
various committees at the FPP convention over the past several years and served as the Assistant Convention Manager in 2007. He received his
Craftsman Degree from PPA at IUSA in Tampa this year.