Saratoga man enhances travel photography skills in Dubai

Traveling photographer A Saratoga man is in Dubai as the only American accepted to an academy that nurtures tourism photography Ethan Chang is a -year-old photographer and filmmaker who specializes in journey commercial and cinematic media He earned a spot in the first cohort of Beautiful Destinations Academy an institution partnered with the Dubai Department of Business activity and Tourism that aims to assistance breakthrough creative talent in expedition and tourism content marketing The initiative gives creators hands-on mentorship production experience and collaboration opportunities with brands around the world The students will be able to live and work in Dubai and receive a certificate of participation from the Dubai College of Tourism upon completing the initiative Chang began his visual storytelling journey in high school as a music producer when he wished to shoot his own album cover He then worked for tourism boards and brands worldwide like Visit Saudi Arabia Honda Sony PolarPro and DJI Chang has a creative platform called Selmshots for his advance visuals He is a trainee at the University of Southern California His work is deeply intentional shaped by the belief that great stories are not only beautifully shot but emotionally grounded reads a press release about his acceptance into Beautiful Destinations Academy Region garden The El Quito Park Region Garden is open with garden plots available for rental The space allows Saratoga residents to grow fresh produce connect with neighbors and enjoy the outdoors Garden plots are available on a first-come first-served basis with priority given to Saratoga residents through June They can be rented from June to Dec A bed plot is and an additional plot is Interested residents can apply at https form jotform com Foothill Club open house The Saratoga Foothill Club Historic Landmark Foundation will be hosting an open house on June to celebrate the completion of the six-year restoration of its clubhouse The clubhouse was designed by Julia Morgan the first female architect licensed in Saratoga Annette Stransky with the Saratoga Historical Foundation commented the building has had certain upgrades and restructuring but was largely kept closely with Morgan s design She highlighted Morgan s effort to making the place special especially for women At the open house the club will showcase its mission and charitable work Light refreshments and programs will be provided at the event which runs - p m at Park Place Saratoga