I’m working with Scott Bourne on a project called GoingPro. Most of you have probably been to the website, www.GoingPro2010.com. Part of the project involves a book, published by Random House next summer. So the chapter I was working on yesterday was all about things you can do to refine your technical skills. I started writing about [...]
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 [...]
Every now and then there’s a great announcement that comes along and today’s is all about WPPI and Skip’s Summer School. I’ve very excited to announce EVERY attendee at Skip’s Summer School will receive 50% off their registration for WPPI next year!
So, if you were on the fence and trying to decide whether or not [...]
For those of you who missed the original request/comments I’m adding a new once-a-week feature to the blog. For lack of a better name I’m just going to call it Open Forum and will be looking for comments from photographers in our industry to help set the pace. I’m not interested in giving trolls another venue, [...]
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 [...]
I’m not sure if this morning’s blog is dedicated to those who went to WPPI or those who didn’t, but here a few ideas following the convention.
For those who are just getting home from WPPI…you just spent the last week having every nerve-ending tweaked! Your NN, (Network Nerve) has been totally over-stimulated with all the [...]
I guess there are some of you who might find this morning’s blog a little lame, but yesterday was too much fun not to write about it this morning.
With the exception of some problems with speakers in rooms that were too small, the convention has been pretty amazing. In terms of excitement, new exhibitors and [...]
“Twenty years from now, you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn’t do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bow lines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.” Mark Twain
It’s just a quick thought for a Saturday morning, [...]
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 [...]
