Cortez Blue Photography– Presentations

Underwater Photographer Philip Bonds produces photographs inspired by the ocean, one of the most beautiful and dynamic environments on the planet.

If you read the biography information on this website, you will probably remember that a school assembly presentation set Philip on course to become an award winning underwater photographer.

Experiences as a teacher and school administrator solidified his belief in the importance of providing students and adults with positive educational experiences involving marine life and marine ecosystems. The reality here is simply that people will protect the things they love, but they cannot develop a love for things they do not know about.

Philip is available to do presentations for school and community groups. Should you be interested in booking a presentation, please contact him via e-mail or telephone to discuss your thoughts and needs regarding presentation content. It is imperative that presentations for school groups be designed to address state-mandated content standards and reinforce teacher-designed learning objectives.

Rates for presentations are reasonable and negotiable. Essentially, a rate will be negotiated to reflect coverage of Philip’s time and travel expenses.

Contact Information:

Phone: (970) 531-8817

E-mail:
  • cortezbluephotography@yahoo.com
  • wildbluepacificpublishing@yahoo.com


Presentations, Workshops, Markets & Expeditions:

Scheduled Dates & Locations

October 28-29, 2019

Casa Grande Elementary School District, Casa Grande, Arizona

February 28, 2020

Palm Springs Unified School District, Palm Springs, California

March 11, 2020

72 Aquatics Travel Night, Tucson, Arizona

March 14, 2020

Why Not Store, Why, Arizona

June 17, 2020

Desert Dolphins, Tucson, Arizona

February 8, 2021

Casa Grande Art Association, Casa Grande, Arizona

March 02, 2021

Mountain View School, Phoenix, Arizona via Zoom

June 24-July 01, 2021

Underwater Photography Workshop & Coaching, San Carlos, Sonora

(This is a not-for-profit workshop... it's free. Pay for your own diving and accommodations. Cheap is a good thing! Let's go diving!)

July 26, 2021

Desert Dolphins Underwater Photographic Lighting Seminar via Zoom

September 12-19, 2021

Sea Lion Rescue Project, Midriff Islands, Mexico

September 30- October 05, 2021

San Carlos, Sonora, w. Desert Dolphins Scuba Diving Club

October 9, 2021

Queen Creek Arizona

October 29-31, 2021

Pinal County Fairgrounds, Casa Grande

November 13, 2021

Queen Creek, Arizona

November 26-28, 2021

Casa Grande Art Museum w. Casa Grande Art Association

December 4-5, 2021

Casa Grande Art Museum w. Casa Grande Art Association

December 8, 2021

Stanfield School (Grades K-6) w. Desert Dolphins

December 11-12, 2021

Casa Grande Art Museum w. Casa Grande Art Association

December 8, 2021

Palm Creek, Casa Grande, Arizona

December 18, 2021

Queen Creek, Arizona

January 11, 2022

Palm Creek, Casa Grande, Arizona

February 8, 2022

Palm Creek, Casa Grande, Arizona

February 11-12, 2022

BigTin Cotton Gin, Queen Creek, Arizona

March 02, 2022

Mountain View School (Grade 8), Phoenix, Arizona via Zoom

March 5-6, 2022

Casa Grande Art Association Studio Tour @ Casita Workshop

March 8, 2022

Palm Creek, Casa Grande, Arizona

March 11-12, 2022

BigTin Cotton Gin, Queen Creek, Arizona

March 30, 2022

Blenman Elementary School (K-2), Tucson, Arizona

April 19, 2022

Tucson Sailing Club, Tucson, Arizona

May 26-30, 2022

Santos Wreck Project, San Carlos, Sonora

June 9, 2022

Public Library, Apache Junction, Arizona

June 11, 2022

World Ocean Day, Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum, Tucson, Arizona

June 17-20

Santos Wreck Project, San Carlos, Sonora

June 30, 2022

Public Library, Apache Junction, Arizona

November 11-13, 2022

Fountain Hills Festival of Fine Arts

December 15, 2022

Village Middle School (Grade 6), Casa Grande, Arizona

January 28, 2023

Gold Canyon Art Festival, Gold Canyon, Arizona

February 8-12, 2023

Tubac Art Festival, Tubac, Arizona

March 2, 2023

Mountain View School (Grade 6), Phoenix, Arizona

March 4-5, 2023

Casa Grande Art Association Studio Tour @ Cindy Patterson Studio

May 11-15, 2023

Dive Trip & Workshop, San Carlos, Sonora

May 19-21, 2023

California Strawberry Festival, Ventura, California

June 22-25, 2023

Dive Trip & Workshop, San Carlos, Sonora

August 5-6, 2023

ArtWalk @ Liberty Station, San Diego, California