On Wednesday, March 27, 2024, the Photography and Television Production Programs at Florida Panhandle Technical College Photography in Chipley received a donation from local resident John Ehlert of Sunny Hills.
Ehlert was an avid photographer, and recently decided to clean out a lot of older and outdated camera equipment. Discovering the Photography, Video and Television Production programs at Florida Panhandle Technical College, Ehlert contacted Instructor Paul Goulding to inquire if his Photography programs would benefit from the donation.
‘This is old, analog equipment’, said Goulding, ‘without much actual financial value, but with a lot of historical value. This equipment serves to allow students a glimpse at what preceded their newer, digital equipment, and will be well-used by the program, for it’s historic value, in our ever-evolving museum’.
Ehlert spent some time with Goulding and his students, sharing stories of the ‘old days’ of film photography and learning about the offerings of Florida Panhandle Technical College.
Speaking to the students, Ehlert said, ‘This program will obviously provide a basis for your career in the ever-changing world of photography, video and audio production. You are very fortunate to have the availability of this resource right here in your community’.
Goulding recently announced the availability of several open seats in the Digital Photography, Video Technology and Television Production Technology programs at the college, starting in April 2024, with financial aid available for qualified students, willing to put in the effort to succeed. 850-638-1180 Extension 6317 or email paul.goulding@fptc.edu.
