Commack, NY—Tamron will take its custom workshop van to cities across the country again this spring to bring shooters an educational photo experience. The all-new 2018 workshop tour—Tamron Tours Presents—kicks off at the end of April in Providence, Rhode Island. In addition, it is slated to hit dozens of locations across the United States. An authorized Tamron retailer will host each event.
This year, the tour team consists of expert photographers who will present an informative seminar to provide gear and photo tips on a handpicked topic for each tour stop. Moreover, the next day, participants will be taken to visit a local venue where they will get in-the-field hands-on instruction from Tamron’s team of experts. At the location, they will also be able to try out any Tamron lens. 
No matter what tour stop attendees visit, they will receive special discounts on Tamron lenses and insight from the Tamron tech. In addition, they will see the latest Tamron products.
Moreover, attendees will be eligible to enter to win any Tamron lens of choice. Tamron will give away three lenses: on July 15 from eligible surveys completed April 27 through June 30; on October 15 from eligible surveys completed July 1 through September 30; and on January 15, 2019 from eligible surveys completed October 1 through December 31.
“Our team will provide a variety of experiences taking advantage of local photographic opportunities, such as a scenic hike through a local park, a walk along busy city streets, a tour of the local botanical garden or a memorable trip though the city zoo,” the company announced. “No matter what the subject, you will learn how to frame through your lens, make exposure adjustments to get the results you want, and much more.”
All workshops include a two-hour seminar, transportation to/from the field workshop venue (when applicable), loaner lenses, a welcome bag, a tour T-shirt, bonus savings on Tamron lenses, as well as lunch during the workshop.
The workshop dates, locations as well as fees will be posted as they are scheduled and will be updated constantly. Interested parties should check out the tour section of Tamron USA’s website often. They can also follow the Tamron Tours Facebook page.
The Tamron Tours Team
Tamron’s team of photographer educators travel the U.S. teaching enthusiasts how to select lenses, use their gear as well as take better photos. Furthermore, they also can be followed on social media for how-to tips and tour updates.
Ken Hubbard
Boasting nationwide gallery showings of his portrait and landscape photography, Hubbard teaches enthusiasts how to take better photos. Hubbard is Tamron’s Field Services manager and is the producer of Tamron’s workshop series and other educational and creative projects.
A photographer, filmmaker and educator, Costantini has been behind and in front of the camera informing and entertaining, learning and creating for more than 20 years.
His clients include Viacom, ESPN, Discovery Channel, Criterion Collection and Tamron USA
With a life-long passion for photography, for more than 10 years Allen has been a member of Tamron’s tech team. He has helped people make better images and choose the right equipment for them.
Jillian Bell
Bell has a diverse photographic knowledge base developed through self-teaching and formal study, a commercial studio internship, freelance work and retail management.
Her classes are designed to be fun as well as interactive, focusing on techniques used to capture an array of photographic topics.
An avid admirer of the visual arts, Fearron’s photography has been published in both solo and collaborative projects. His combined real-world experience and extensive product knowledge help his students expand their interest in photography.
Flores studied photojournalism in college and has worked for Nikon, Sony as well as Tamron.
He’s photographed professional sports for 17+ years and also has worked for such organizations as Reuters, AP, AMPAS, HFPA and IGLA as a contributing photographer.
Nagle’s strong appreciation for nature led him to his love for photography. He brings that passion to his classes, where he shows enthusiasts there is always more than what meets the eye.
Having a strong passion for both photography and travel, Robinson found her true calling by merging the two together.
She enjoys teaching others how to capture the moment to relive it over and over again.
Vuong picked up her family’s camera at an early age and discovered her natural talent for composition. She went on to study photography as well as video at prestigious art and design schools.
