Posts Tagged ‘photography course’
Find the Light
at shootsmarter.com, where he talks about creating your own home made ring light
clamps/plugs/screws/fasteners to attach to a tripod/light stand?
Will sign up to your site later today. Thank you. Jim Amato”
he shows some cool ‘ring flash’ images and has added a video that explains how you too can make
your own ring flash for under $100.00
to be precise.
I use mine with a super clamp and small stand, to hold and adjust my reflector, to enhance the main light.
shootsmarter first. You’d be crazy not to. It’s free, and it’s loaded with photography
tips, marketing, photoshop by some of the leading experts in the industry.
I made one identical to James’s….
and attended the Inferno in Nashville, helped out on our night owl sessions,
and donated some equipment, brought out a very well priced ring flash to show us all!
I was impressed. Go see them at Durys.com
In marketing 101 you start with the product. It should be the star. If not, let the packaging
and bundling be the star. For most of us, we want to make our photography stand out,
be the star. And by adding some cool lighting that makes clients go: WOW! then you|
are effectively adding more to your core product: your photography.
and she had concerns about exposure, color balance and such.
best I can her concerns. Go ahead, click on it:
Finding The Light
sound is to a musician. I always say, find the light!
taking advantage of the fact that there was still not snow, but chilly ,I saw an ideal
situation where the light would have a serious affect on the specular highlights in the eyes.
she is in the shade. Open shade. That sky light, just north of the setting sun, is the main light source.
will create some great looking specular highlights.
would be, as well as affecting the overall effect on the main light.
at her eyes, you can see the effect I’m talking about.
and know how to apply this in all types of lighting situations in your photography. Works great
in wedding photography, seniors, glamour….whatever!
the lower part of the eyes. Very funky.
Get clear, get focused, and get going….the only path to photographic success….
Profitablestudio.com newsletter video on goal setting for photographers.
Four Steps to Becoming a Successful and Prosperous Photographer
Four Steps to Becoming a Successful and Prosperous Photographer
$85,000.00 in one month in portrait sales?
or soul development unless he/she has plenty of money,
for to unfold the soul and to de-velop talent he/she must
have many things to use, and he cannot have these
things unless he has money to buy them with.
A person develops in mind, soul, and body by making
use of things, and society is so organized that people must
have money in order to become the possessor of things.
Therefore, the basis of all advancement must
be the science of getting rich."
~WALLACE D WATTLES~
$85,000.00 in one month in portrait sales?
in one month last summer. $85,000.00. That's good news!
portrait studio. Well established, yes. Successful, yes. And they create awesome work, in a
medium sized city.
amounts, considering I am the one and only shooter. Upwards to $40,000.00 in one month,
on the low end around $18,000.00.
mom and pop studios in our city, and he was telling me they had a great
December and brought in $65,000.00. I was impressed, inspired,
and felt fortunate that he would, bragging or not, share this with me.
when I hear other photographers quote good times in actual amounts. And it
ain't braggin' if you can do it.
is still crushing it in their own photography business. It can, and
is being done.
professional photography associations there was always a rule to never talk
pricing, sales or throw dollar amounts around. Somewhere some lawyers
advised against it, in case there was risk of "price fixing".
of their deal killing advice. That aside, I think the real truth is we used
that as an excuse because truth be told, we simply are not comfortable
talking about money.
made up of wannabees.Who knows? Right?
in real towns and cities, making real sales, every day, all year long,
with real breathing clients, toe-to-toe, belly-to-belly sales, cumulatively
month after month, year after year, is a good thing.
I say, grow up, and get a prosperity consciousness.
programming that I grew up with, heard at the top of the stairs as a child
and from our culture. You know what I'm talking about.
a negative thing, but as frozen energy, an idea, a possibility.
have serious internal issues. And are fear based, not prosperity consciousness
based. Money, like many things in life, is a responsibility. The more you have,
the greater the responsibility. Or, as I like to think, responsibility is a challenge to grow
and become a better person.
might have road blocks. This is not easy for many of us.
that you could also acquire as an audio. I've read this book several times,
and have listened to the audio CD three times so far. Worth a serious
study.
some, or most of you squirm. From the book mentioned above,
Earn What You Deserve, is a list that I personally had printed out
and posted in a laminated plastic on my bedroom mirror, to remind me.
believe is indicative of actual symptoms of poverty consciousness.
and reprogram yourself for prosperity. If not, and you're doing great, kudos to
you my friend for joining the ranks.
*ARE USUALLY IN DEBT
*HAVE LITTLE SAVINGS, FEW ASSETS
*OFTEN IN FINANCIAL CRISIS
*FEEL STRESS, PAIN AND FEAR OVER MONEY
*DO UNPAID WORK: VOLUNTEER, CHARITY or SHOWCASE WORK
*HAVE A VAGUE IDEA OF WHAT THEIR EXPENSES ARE
*BELIEVE MONEY WILL SOLVE ALL THEIR PROBLEMS
*Do not take work that pays you less
*Do not say no to money
Should you enter print competitions? If so, why? Here’s some insight for you..
Should you enter print competitions? If so, why? Here's some insight for you..
one of your subscribers. I have a quick question for you. Recently I entered a
small photo contest and there were many beautiful images so I was not
feeling bad at all that I did not win any.
them though…lol…) and I thought hmm… "Somebody said winning a photo
contest is essential for our photography business but if you try to shoot your
photos as the juror recommended… I am wondering such images would sell
as a portraiture…" because seriously I totally got what the juror likes and
dislikes. He does not like photoshop processed images and that was one of
the reasons why I did not win. He also does not like images do not have any
contexts or real impact…
what their jurors usually like? And do I really need to win any kind of photo
contest to have a great photography business? Any kind of comments will be
greatly appreciated!
my photography manuals that I wrote a few years back on Publicity for
Professional Photographers….
CLICK ON IMAGE
HOW TO CREATE
KICK-BUTT
IMAGES FOR PRINT COMPETITION
That was a bonus section in my publicity manual titled:
INSIDER SECRETS
How to Get A Million Dollars In
FREE Publicity For Your
Portrait & Wedding Studio
That manual, by the way, is free, amongst many other, for all members of
my photography forum, No Bs Photo Success(TM)
competitions. Throughout the years I've won my fair
share of ribbons and plaques and have a wall plastered with
them. I received a lot of publicity and here's what I've discovered
works in print competition…
First off, print competitions are rarely a reflection of the real
business world of running a studio. It is a universe unto itself and
the rules are unique. Think about other competitions in other
areas such as the academy awards or dog shows or figure
skating or karate tournaments or horse shows or whatever,
where the guidelines are based on unrealistic and sometimes
bizarre views, and the only thing that matters is how technically
correct the presentation is.
If a hunting breed takes top ribbon at a dog show, does that
mean he'll do well in the field under realistic conditions? No
guarantee. If a photographer pulls off many first place ribbons,
does that guarantee him or her business, success, satisfied
clients, or great looking photographs under realistic
circumstances? Not a chance.
The rules in competition can seem very odd, strict and a true
antidote to creativity, however, they are set up with solid
intentions and you will benefit immensely if you go in with the
right mindset. But recognize them for what they are: an aspect of
your photography career that ought to be given your utmost
attention, but not the end all be all.
You can't take ribbons to the bank or have them create clients for
you. But you can get some media attention and this, (besides the
great training you will receive photographically, and the fact
that you will be tempered by the critiques and "toughened" up
by the mean old judges when they score your prints less than
what your babies deserve…) and media is a great way to position
yourself as a respected artist in your community.
Photography contests have the same structures that are
prevalent in many other fields. Namely, a panel of judges. This is
always the wild card in the equation but if you follow some basic
strategies you can do well.
Is it wrong to shoot images for competition? Absolutely not!
Collect images and samples from books and magazines an
websites. Creatively borrow them and try to duplicate the ideas.
You may also notice and get baffled by some prints, wondering
what the judges saw in them. Don't get too hung on those and
be inspired by the ones you like and have an affinity for. Educate
yourself. Go to as many print judging events as you possibly can
and stick around for the print critiques and judges comments…
yours in photography, Robert Provencher
Fewer Than 5% Of The Photographers Share These Behaviors For Success
"Success is not so much what we have as it is what we are."
Fewer Than 5% Of The Photographers Share These
Behaviors For Success…
Success means different things to different people. But, success for everyone,
for all photographers, means reaching personal goals. As it should be.
photography, our bank accounts and our overall lives.
clear, precise and actionable goals for themselves, their families
and their studios.
goals for me, and acted on them with passion, conviction
and certainty; combined with a heavy dose of commitment,
then, and only then did I experience change like never before.
true potential. What a ride!
Then line up and join the 95% crowd who are happy playing it safe,
cocooned and protected against any pain, struggles or difficulties
achieving any worthwhile goals.
struggle. It's from the anxiety filled journey where we are tested
and tempered for success. This is where true success comes from.
Let's talk about the four qualities needed in case you want more clarity.
- Positive attitude.Yes…and don't roll your eyes. Your attitude will determine
how far you get. Seriously. Any crapstorm that is thrown at you can and should be
viewed as positive events that get stored into your back pocket
for future reference. They aren't the end of the world events, as 95% of the
folks out there think. They are gold. Your attitude will be your shield. - Goal-Oriented. Yes, again. Know what you want. And write it
down. Simple? Know what you want. Easy enough. Know it, practice it
and apply it puts YOU in the 5% group. - Self-Motivated. Don't look outside for motivation. And never, ever, never
blame, or use any excuse. Ever. My guess is self-motivation is one
of the hardest qualities to acquire. Simply knowing that made me work
extra hard at fighting the forces that wanted to rip every ounce of self
motivation from my heart and soul. - Continuing and on going personal growth. This is a big one for me. My
own personal value reflects this. I believe we are put on this earth to learn
and grow. Even Trump still reads success books. Love him or hate him, he is
in the 5% group with many others who seek out and constantly maintain
a steady diet of personal growth literature, experiences and events.
The Future You can purposely be planned and created by you.
certain factors. And certain thoughts. Certain actions you take.
taking on marketing I challenged myself with education and honing my skills.
I took many workshops on photography. And, one of the best things for me
was to tackle one of the biggest fears of all, public speaking.
than I could ever measure.
I was motivated to succeed. And, the fruits of my labor paid off.
is one if the busiest studios in our city.
bigger, better person. More creative too. More masterful at my craft.
about so far in this newsletter. And in the decisions I make insofar as how I
use my time. My time, to me, is better spent doing things that keep me
in the 5% group.
yours in photography, Robert Provencher
I still don’t rake leaves
as a cue to work harder and push farther.
both chuckle. It was two guys, both with leaf blowers, at the ends of their front yards, blowing leaves towards each other. It just looked funny. A collision course for sure.
I think they're dumb. I said: "just rake the freakin leaves, it'll actually be quicker."
And I don\t do yard maintenance of any kind.I wrote about this a few years
ago and dug it up. I think this is such an important message it's worth a read. Again.
by Michael Gerber. Good read.
yours in photography,
We're having a party and you're invited!
November 18,19 and 20 in Nashville
are the dates to show up for success in photography
What does it take to get ahead?
Many times people ask me for advice on how to get ahead
in their photography business.
Over the years I have noticed a few common consistencies and principles
at work. Principles that in my opinion say a lot about the person,
and, if you peeled back a few layers you’d realize these were a major
reasons why these folks were successful…
While others struggle.
The big one is this: They were willing to go beyond. Go the extra mile.
Stretch over and beyond what their comfort level would normally hold them back
on.
This is a very small percentage by the way. So my big question to you
is: Do you want to stick with the massess and keep doing what your doing?
OR…
Do you want to grow, expand, prosper and live out the rest of your life
doing what you’re passionate about?
Here’s a quick story that illustrates what I am saying. Bear with me, this is a good one.
When my daughter was very young, like many kids she was learning to swim at the local
pool. She was fearful, hanging onto the sides. Afraid to let go and swim into deeper
waters even though she only had a few feet to swim to to get to the “other side” where her
instructor was waiting.
One day, I was watching her. She’d let go of the side, and quickly grab onto it again, fearful.
She did this over and over again, let go, quickly grab on.
Then FINALLY, she let go and swam the five feet to her instructor. She did it!
Let me ask you this: Did she have a new set of skills to boost her confidence? No, she
didn’t. She never swam on her own before that time.
What did she have? The only thing I could figure was she had faith. Faith in herself,
mixed in with a dose of courage. Sometimes that’s the order of things. You know where you
want to go, and you need to have faith that you will pull together the skills to make it happen.
Too many of us hang onto the sides. Where it’s safe.
A small percentage let go and learn to swim on their own. Do you want to be in that
small select group? It is a minority. Because not everyone wants to let go.
The other area that I noticed that defines the successful is an insatiable hunger
and thirst for knowledge. That’s something I can certainly relate to.
The problem is, for many of us, our fears, or, our egos stop us dead in our
tracks and we don’t even open up the doors to knowledge. Learning and growing is where
it’s at and it’s what I discovered years ago…
And I can honestly say it was a major contributor to my success. And continues to be.
I guess that’s why I am so eager and willing to help others. People tell me time and time
again they are amazed at how open and willing I am to help.
It’s in my DNA. One thing I know for certain, many will not even act
or take advantage. Sad, but true.
But you don’t have to be part of that group. Join me and see for yourself
why the events I put together are truly some of the best in the industry. No holds barred.
I truly believe in what I am doing, and I think it shows. If you come out to my next event
in November, the Inferno 3 Day Workshop, which I am putting on with my good friends
over at Photography SchoolHouse, you’ll experience a cross section of speakers and
presenters all hand-selected by me, because they are photographers who have figured out
what it takes to succeed, and like me, are willing to share the wealth.
Think about it. But don’t wait too long. The time is sooner than you think.
Yours in success and photography,
Robert Provencher
http://infernoworkshop.com/
Why I luv Mondays…
“If at first you don’t succeed, you’re running about average.”
~M.H. Alderson~
Why Do I Luv Mondays….??
Click on the image and hear to reveal
some of the truth about my life and about success
and why I love Mondays….
Stuff you need to know before you can really expand….
yours in photography,
Robert Provencher
