Ron has a dynamic background ranging from photographing cars and motorcycles, fashion, musicians. He has photographed from helicopters and photographed on movie sets.  Ron’s been a professional photographer for the past 50 years, 15 of which were in Vancouver where he owned and operated a successful commercial studio, he also had a studio in Kelowna BC for 2 years. Moving back to Winnipeg in 1995 he went to work for G.B. Graphics as their fashion and location photographer for 8 years. G.B. Graphics was the first studio in Winnipeg to go digital over 26 years ago. In 2003 he started teaching at Tec Voc High School as their Head Photography Instructor.

Ron has always been a proud member of Professional Photographer of Canada (PPOC) and Professional Photographer Association of Manitoba (PPAM). Ron has been a board member for the PPAM for two terms, one as Promotions and one as Committee Chairman and in 1997 the Education Chairman in 1998, and worked on the PPOC National Convention Ottawa/Hall in 1999. In 1997 he was presented with the Photographer of the Year award from PPAM.

Ron’s presentation on food photography will cover many topics, including food styling, plating, selecting lenses, product photography, photo composition, lighting, and more. The presentation is suited both for a beginner looking for food photography basics or an experienced photographer looking to learn new skills.