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of his family before losing his wife left him keenly aware of the
Based on Jon’s research and self-educating techniques, he
formed his own curriculum of how to work camera equipment
and take the best shots under any condition. He began to offer
workshops locally in Virginia to teach what he had learned. The
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stand and follow.
Jon has also enjoyed a burgeoning photography business
and has had work in Wild West and American Cowboy Magazines,
as well as many book covers.
Now that his kids are grown, he is focusing on destination
workshops, and photography tours, centered greatly around his
home state of Florida. You can read all about his workshops on
his website www.fovphoto.com. He is having his inaugural Flor-
surrounding cities. You can register for one on www.facebook.
follow him to see where his travels will take him next.
Jon Bridgan’s Focus on the Valley Photography workshop
people so that Jon can maximize
one-on-one time. This workshop
is designed to help accelerate the
learning process and gives you
the information you need to become
more familiar with your own
camera. This class is designed for
DSLR owners (digital cameras
with function dials and typically
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this workshop for any reason.
Dates: 8/2 Dade City, FL - 8/3 Zephyrhills, FL
- 8/4 Land O’ Lakes, FL
Book at www.facebook.com/focusonthevalley/events
Jon Bridgan grew up
in Dade City, FL, and immediately
after he graduated,
he set off to join the
Marines. Jon decided to
stay in Virginia and soon
married and started a
family. Life was cruising
along and, after the military,
he enjoyed a career
as a project manager in
the building maintenance
industry. It was a demanding
career that involved a lot of travel away from his family.
support the family and at the same time be there for them.
Jon threw himself into life at home with the kids, and that
meant being present for their activities, including cheer competitions
and football games. Jon had always loved photography
and had even taken photos for weddings of friends during his
military days. It seemed natural that he became the cheer teams’
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niques and educating himself. As he honed his skills he was able
to turn his talents into a business. Not having as many photos
Book at www.facebook.com/
focusonthevalley/events
Jon Bridgan’s
WORKSHOPS
8/2 Dade City, FL
8/3 Zephyrhills, FL
8/4 Land O’ Lakes, FL
F ocus on the Valley Photography
Desnaon Photography Desnaon Weddings
Portrait Photos Photography Tours
Workshops
www.fovphoto.com
540-771-9086
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