Every now and then there’s a blog that’s the equivalent of the monster buffet at Mandalay Bay - no theme, just a lot of great stuff! Hey, you have your secrets and I have mine – there’s more meat on this breakfast buffet than anyone should ever try and consume! (And if “Three Buffet Brian” is reading this, Mandalay Bay [...]

Last night Doug Gordon did an outstanding program, giving attendees at least 120 different wedding poses to bring into their arsenal of skills.  It’s Doug’s trademark, flow posing, with the ”flow” coming from the natural transition from shot to shot, showing how easily he works with the bride and groom.  There were a few different things I connected with during Doug’s program.
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With Photo Plus Expo coming up in just a few weeks,  it’s the perfect time to be thinking about your goals when you attend a convention.   I’ve written a lot about this before.  Your time is the most valuable commodity you have and you’ll never have enough of it!  How are you going to get the [...]

Not sure what triggered this thought today, but here’s a phenomenon more unique to the photographic industry than most other career fields – people tend to help each other.  Over and over again I’m amazed at people who ask for help on a photographic or business challenge related to photography and find themselves delightfully buried in answers.
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It’s that time of year.  We’re through the first quarter’s major conventions/trade shows and people are starting to think about future programs.  More and more photographers seem to have aspirations to speak and teach, so if you’re feeling the “calling” then here are some tips to help you land that first gig!
1)      Relevance: I’ve probably [...]

It’s Spring Fever in more ways than just cleaning off the porch furniture!  It just might be the right time to do a little ”spring cleaning” on your skill set.   There are a lot of programs to choose from, but here’s a suggestion.  Instead of worrying about which one might be the best one to attend, try and attend [...]

Last night I spoke in Dallas, doing my marketing workshop and what a great crowd.  They even laughed at all the right times, all the right jokes and I even had a chance to connect with good buddy Tony Corbell, who was in town for PPA’s Road Show the following day.   But looking around the [...]

It’s a broad topic, but the thought couldn’t be more direct.  As a photographer are you involved in your own industry? 
I’ve talked about attending conferences and conventions.  I’ve mentioned the importance of networking dozens of times.  Charity Fest last year brought together ideas on giving back to your community.    But I haven’t really talked much [...]

There are a couple of great conventions coming up and whether you’re headed to PMA this weekend, WPPI in a couple of weeks or the Ohio Professional Photographers Convention here are some reminders to help you get the most out of any convention.
1) Think about what you need most in terms of help with your [...]

The Thirst Relief Mentor Auction is up and live on ebay with a great cast of industry experts to help you with the challenges of your business – photography, marketing, business and your portfolio are just a handful of the benefits.  It’s on eBay and all it takes is a bid and a click – [...]