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.
During the summer of 2021, Philip accepted an invitation from the Desert Dolphins Scuba Diving Club to chair the club's education committee. The club was organized in 1959 and is one of the oldest (maybe the oldest) scuba diving club in the United States.
The heart of any organization is its purpose for existing. Promoting education is a major driving force in the Desert Dolphins Scuba Diving Club. The club's mission is: To bring together diving enthusiasts to promote marine and dive education, conservation and community. Ocean education is incredibly important. The club engages in providing educational opportunities for students, community groups and club members.
In addition to educational outreach and internal presentations by club members, they actively provide financial support to conservation groups and businesses that engage in educational activities and projects aligned with our mission. While the Desert Dolphins Scuba Club has a long tradition of providing ocean education presentations and activities in Tucson-area schools, the club's outreach efforts extend beyond the Tucson area.
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
(Are you interested in a dive trip with a real mission? Join me on this citizen science expedition with Dora Sierra's Quino el Guardian)
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, 2021
Palm Creek, Casa Grande, Arizona
February 8, 2021
Palm Creek, Casa Grande, Arizona
February 11-12
BigTin Cotton Gin, Queen Creek, Arizona
March 5-6
Casa Grande Art Association Studio Tour @ Casita Workshop
March 8, 2021
Palm Creek, Casa Grande, Arizona
March 11-12, 2021
BigTin Cotton Gin, Queen Creek, Arizona