Professional photographer, Veretta Cobler gives a free photography instruction on working with digital photography. This in-depth workshop is designed to help the beginner and the novice learn how to get the most out of their digital camera. More experienced photographers can learn some techniques to improve and enhance their shots.

Veretta lived and worked in New York City as a professional photographer for over four decades. She has recently relocated back home in Fort Scott, Kansas. Her work is in fine arts, fashion, portraiture, still life and journalistic cultural study. Her fashion images are seen in various U.S. magazines including Bride, Modern Bride, Bridal Guide, Elegant Bride, Martha Stewart Living, The Knot, Seventeen, Prom and New York Magazine.

Veretta’s fine arts photography has resulted in exhibitions and publications of her work throughout her career. Published works include New York Underground (2004), a coffee table photography book depicting the nightlife in New York City in late 1970’s and early 1980’s. Her most recent book about the life and teachings of a Lakota spiritual man,

“Teachings From A Chief”, is in the publishing process. She received her BS degree of Photojournalism from the University of Kansas in 1974.

For more information contact the Gordon Parks Museum at 620 -223-2700 ext 5850 or

email: gordonparkscenter@fortscott.edu