Join us on Friday evening for one of our most anticipated events of the year! We’re diving into the heart of the Argenta Art District for a night of creativity and community. Whether you want to sharpen your street photography skills, work with live models, or capture the iconic Little Rock skyline, there’s a spot for you.
Feel free to join one of our guided groups or blaze your own trail. We’ll wrap up the night with a spectacular grand finale: fireworks over Dickey-Stephens Park immediately following the ball game. Don't miss out—it’s always the highlight of the show!
FRAME & FOCUS
Group One
with Niah Aldrich
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Learn Posing & Lighting with Westcott PRO Niah Aldrich! Join us for a high-energy night with this amazing photographer. Discover Niah's top techniques for working with models and mastering your setup.
CATCHLIGHT COLLECTIVE
Group Three
with Matthew Sewell
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Urban Portraiture with Bedford Ambassador Matthew Sewell
Join portrait specialist Matthew Sewell for a fun night of photographing models in dynamic urban settings. Elevate your portfolio and learn from one of our own!
STROBE & STYLE
Group Two
with Julie Gayler
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Hit the Streets with Keynote Speaker Julie Gayler! Join us for a live model photoshoot guided by one of our favorites. Sponsored by FUJIFILM—but open to all brand shooters! Bring your camera and get ready for an amazing hands-on experience.
PRIME PERSPECTIVE
Group Four
with Rick Friedman
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Skyline & Reflections with Tamron Pro Rick Friedman.
Head to Riverfront Park for a dynamic twilight session! Learn how to photograph models against the Little Rock skyline, and stay after dark to master spectacular, reflective nightscapes with an industry pro.
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STREET SOUL SEARCHERS
Scavenger Hunt
Group Five
with Shauna Raduske
Join APPA President, Shauna Raduske as she guides the group for creative street photography, PLUS the added fun of a photo scavenger hunt, with the chance to WIN a $50 Bedford Gift Card to the winner!
RETRO
EXPOSURE
Film Shooters
Group Six
with Brandon Jennings
Join Brandon Jennings as he leads a group of film enthusiasts on a fun and creative photo walk. Each participant will receive a FREE roll of film courtesy of our business partner Roberts Distributors, and Bedford Camera & Video will also provide a coupon for film processing and digital uploads.
The Grand Finale
Immediately following the Arkansas Travs baseball game, be sure and catch the FIREWORKS over Dickey Stephens Park!
When: Approximately around 9PM.. it really depends on when the game is over. Just watch the sky and be ready!
1. The Essential Gear
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A Sturdy Tripod: Absolute non-negotiable. You will be using long exposures (several seconds), and any camera shake will turn your photos into a blurry mess.
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Remote Shutter Release (Optional but helpful): Pressing the camera shutter button can cause minor vibrations. A remote cable or using your camera’s 2-second self-timer solves this.
2. Camera Settings (Manual Mode)
Switch your camera to M (Manual) mode and dial in these base settings before the show starts:
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ISO: 100 or 200. Keep it low to prevent digital noise and keep the dark night sky looking rich and black.
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Aperture: f/8 to f/11. Fireworks are incredibly bright burning metal. A mid-range aperture prevents them from overexposing (blowing out the color) and ensures the trails stay sharp and well-defined.
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Shutter Speed: 2 to 5 seconds. This is the sweet spot to capture the full launch, burst, and fall of a single firework sequence.
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Focus: Manual Focus (MF). Autofocus will hunt and fail in the dark. Switch your lens to manual focus, aim at a distant city light or the first firework burst, lock it in, and don't touch it for the rest of the night.
