Over the years that I’ve been a photographer, I’ve covered a large number of events; from stage shows, to pageants, to weddings, to award banquets. And across them all, there’s some fairly similar issues that plague the hired photographer. Because these events are generally attended by the general public, from guests to ticket-holders, the chance …
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Mentoring with Kelly – Session #1
A behind-the-scenes look at my online private mentoring… Today I had an appointment with a new mentee, Kelly, from Ohio and she was gracious enough to agree to let me blog about her mentoring progress. I thought it would be nice to use a real-life example of a student’s mentoring session – so mucho big …
See the Difference: From MWAC to M.Photog.
*MWAC = Mom with a camera, M. Photog. = Master Photographer I am impressed by befores and afters. If someone is trying to convince me of the results and effectiveness of their methods or system, I want proof. Just like the diet and exercise infomercials, it’s all just blah blah blah until I see the …
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IPC 2015 | the waiting begins…
Not too long ago I registered my entries for IPC 2015 and pushed that final little button that sent them on to the netherland of waiting until August 3. Two are physical prints, so they still need labeled and shipped off. Two are digital entries and are currently in server-land some where. And I, am …
Yes, Virginia, you can model with your clothes ON…
Dear young ladies of the world: I see a great many of you embracing “modeling opportunities” that are advertised by “professional photographers.” Let’s just have a moment of truth here: You are not a model and you will not become a model through these gigs. Advertising for a model is a fancy way of saying …
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Thinking about IPC 2015…
Yet another IPC 2015 delaying tactic… my personal musings & Wootnessy thoughts… So, y’all are turning on the steam and getting it done. If you haven’t gotten your IPC entries finished, you’re in the middle of the end of it. Or maybe not. I’ve resigned myself to the impending, looming truth that I will be …
Beyond Passion: Robert Kunesh, M. Photog. MEI. Cr., CPP
One of the benefits of joining professional photography organizations is the opportunity to meet and network with fellow professionals. Over time, those connections you make may develop into more than just “fellow members.” I’d like to tell you about one of those connections. I don’t remember meeting Bob, but I remember always knowing who he …
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SEPPA 2015/IPC 2015: “The tribe has spoken” – the images that didn’t make the cut…
*****This post is SAFE for 2015 IPC/GIA Judges***** It is done. The whirlwind that is PPA District competition season is over. Thank. Goodness. SIDEBAR: In addition to entering two districts, I spoke and judged at the state conventions for Montana and West Virginia as well as worked the Ohio Convention/Northeast District Competition. *whew!* Obviously my …
Self-Portraits in Competition: Amy Feick’s “Held by Demons” & “Almost Broken”
Second in the self-portrait series is artist Amy Feick from Port Huron, Michigan. Amy is a Master Photographer, Certified Professional Photographer and operates Twin Shutterbug Studios. Amy shared her images with me during her post-processing workflow and I must say how intrigued I am by the influence that songs and lyrics have within her work. …
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Competition Self-Portraits: Christie Kline’s “Soul Salvation”
One of the great things about image competition is that you can utilize it to challenge yourself in a variety of ways. When I teach my print competition classes, I talk about the variety of ways I’ve challenged myself – but one of the challenges that I respect wildly, but have yet to approach myself …
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