Rob Knight
Travel and Nature photographer Rob Knight has been a professional artist for over thirty years. He’s been a photographer for more than half of that time and an educator since 2009. Rob is a professional photographer, educator, and a Tenba Visual Artist. He is an Adobe Certified Expert in Photoshop Lightroom, and a two-time finalist for the National Association of Photoshop Professional’s “Photoshop Guru” award. Rob has published two books for Peachpit Press and Rocky Nook Publishing, and his work has been featured in Nature’s Best Photography magazine, The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, and more.
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Rob is best known for his destination photo workshops, his easy-going teaching style and his informative critiques. Rob enjoys teaching in a classroom setting, but he loves teaching and exploring with students on location. Rob began leading photo workshops in 2009 with a focus on nature and wildlife photography. Some of his favorite locations are Costa Rica and Grand Teton NP.
Rob's Seminars & Workshops
WED 3:30 - 5:00 P.M.
Tips and Techniques for More Creative Photography
Classroom Seminar
Meeting Location: Celebration Hall at St. Anastasia, 5205 A1A S.
Ticket Price: $35
Difficulty Level: Intermediate
Max No People: 30
Description: There is more to a great photograph than aperture, shutter speed, and ISO. The camera, lens, computer, etc. are merely the means to an end. Are you ready to move beyond your tools and focus on creating images that speak to you? This presentation will help you see past the technical aspects of photography to explore creativity and personal style. Like any skill, thinking and seeing creatively becomes easier the more you do it. Rob Knight will show you exercises you can do to help you find your unique point of view and hone your photographic style. You will learn tips and techniques you can practice to tune in to your surroundings and develop your creative vision.
No matter your skill level or your favorite photography subject, this presentation will give you
ideas for creating images that come from your heart.​
Gear list: N/A
THUR 3:00 - 4:30 P.M.
Classroom Seminar
Meeting Location: Celebration Hall at St. Anastasia, 5205 A1A S.
Ticket Price: $35
Difficulty Level: Intermediate
Max No People: 30
Description: When you attend a photography workshop, you want to maximize your shooting time and get the most value for your hard-earned money. This program is full of tips, techniques, and ideas to help make the most of your time in the field. Rob Knight has been leading photography workshops for the last seventeen years, and working hard to ensure his clients have great workshop experiences. There are a few things that can make the difference between a good workshop and a great one. He will share what he has learned from his observations leading workshops and stories from some of his colleagues to help you have a good time, save you stress in the field, and make sure that you come back from your next photography workshop with amazing photos, and even better stories!
Gear list: N/A
Make the Most of Your Next Photography Workshop
FRI 3:00 - 4:30 P.M.
Lightroom Power Tools
Classroom Seminar
Meeting Location: Celebration Hall at St. Anastasia, 5205 A1A S.
Ticket Price: $35
Difficulty Level: Intermediate
Max No People: 30
Description: Adobe Photoshop has been the industry standard image processing software for decades. Adobe Lightroom introduced powerful organization and editing tools when it was released, and the two programs now make up a one-two punch that’s hard to beat! The tools for editing photos can be found in Lightroom’s Develop module, and Adobe Camera Raw in Photoshop. Adobe has consistently updated and added to these toolsets over the years, and now it is entirely possible to edit images start-to-finish without ever learning complicated masks and layers in Photoshop.
Adobe Certified Expert Rob Knight will be showcasing some powerful editing tools that have
recently been added to Adobe’s raw editing in this new presentation. As the tools improve, the
work gets easier.
Rob will go over the ins and outs of the improved masking tools, point color adjustments, AI
noise reduction, and more.
Gear list: N/A
SAT 6:00 - 8:00 P.M.
Keynote: Opening Up
Keynote
Meeting Location: The Waterworks, 184 San Marco Ave.
Ticket Price: $50
Difficulty Level: All Levels
Max No People: 100
Opening Up is a personal reflection on more than 25 years behind the camera - both the moments we capture and the ones that quietly shape us. The title was inspired by the collective feeling many of us shared as the world began to reopen after the pandemic, but its meaning runs much deeper.
Through this keynote, Rob shares how his creative journey has required opening up in unexpected ways: navigating personal loss and family change, adapting to a constantly evolving photography industry, responding to the needs of clients and students, and even embracing work in industries he never imagined entering.
Along the way, there have been pivots and pauses, wins and setbacks - each one reshaping his perspective and fueling growth. Ultimately, these experiences led him back to the heart of why many of us first picked up a camera: the joy of exploration, curiosity, and the desire to share how we see the world.
Opening Up is a reminder that creativity isn’t linear - and that sometimes, growth means returning to where it all began.
SAT 7:00 - 10:00 A.M.
First Light at the Rookery: Photographing Birds in Dynamic Wild Spaces
Field Workshop
Meeting Location: St. Augustine Alligator Farm, 999 Anastasia Blvd.
Ticket Price: $100 + Annual Photo Pass
Photo Passes can be ordered HERE
Difficulty Level: All Levels
Max No People: 12
​Description: The historic St.Augustine alligator farm provides nearly endless opportunities for photographing wild birds. The park’s alligators provide a safe place for egrets, herons, and many more species to make their homes each year.
Practice makes progress when it comes to photographing birds and wildlife, and the Alligator farm’s raised boardwalks provide the perfect place to see and photograph these beautiful animals in a natural setting. What better way to practice your bird photography than with a professional photography guide at your side? We will have early access to the park in order to photograph the nesting birds at first light.
Photographer Rob Knight will help you dial in the perfect camera settings in the changing light, and he will guide you to find unique compositions to create compelling images.
Gear List: Photographers will need at least a 400mm lens (full frame, or cropped sensor equivalent) or longer to make the most of the opportunities at the Alligator Farm. Tripods are not generally recommended due to the tight spaces on the boardwalks, but a monopod would certainly come in handy.
Gallery of Rob's Images
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