Cortez Blue Photography Presentations &Projects

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. There is no charge for presentations that do not require much travel.

Contact Information:

Phone: (970) 531-8817

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


Presentations, Workshops, Fine Arts Festivals & Expeditions:

Scheduled Dates & Locations

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

September 28-October 2, 2024

Desert Dolphins Anniversary Trip, San Carlos, Sonora

November 4-18, 2023

Casa Grande Artist Association Exhibit @ Art Museum, Casa Grande, Arizona

January 27, 2024

Gold Canyon Fine Art Festival, Gold Canyon, Arizona

March 2-3, 2024

Casa Grande Art Association Studio Tour @ Cindy Patterson Studio

March 30-May 08, 2024

Stoney Coral Tissue Loss Disease Project & Dive Trip, Bonaire

April 27-28, 2024

ArtWalk @ Mission Fed (Little Italy), San Diego, California

May 18-19, 2024

California Strawberry Festival, Ventura, California

June 20-23, 2024

San Carlos, Sonora

August 2-4, 2024

ArtWalk @ Liberty Station, San Diego, California

September 21-22, 2024

ArtWalk Carlsbad, Carlsbad, California