EW Couture Collection
This site has some great templates available to professional photographers. They also have a line at Miller's Lab that use their new Luxe Press Cards. These templates have a modern vintage feel, and are super customizable, so you can blend them in with your current marketing identity. By signing up for the e-mailing list, you not only get access to new products and recent happenings, but you also get a free template each month!
Monday, January 31, 2011
Sunday, January 30, 2011
The Drop Shop
The Drop Shop
I just came across this website today. I had never heard of it before. This company sells backdrops printed on a thick vinyl. They offer all sorts of designs, and you can even get a double sided backdrop featuring two designs of your choice.
Might be one to check out later.
I just came across this website today. I had never heard of it before. This company sells backdrops printed on a thick vinyl. They offer all sorts of designs, and you can even get a double sided backdrop featuring two designs of your choice.
Might be one to check out later.
Imaging Workshops of Colorado
Imaging Workshops of Colorado
I first heard about these workshops at SWPPA Convention in 2010. For 2011, they have two 5 day workshops and five 3 day workshops available with some of the top portrait mentors in the industry. I have not been to any of these workshops, but I might give them a try someday! Any excuse to go to Colorado! ;)
These classes are affiliated with the PPA and the PPC, and is a PPA Affiliate School.
I first heard about these workshops at SWPPA Convention in 2010. For 2011, they have two 5 day workshops and five 3 day workshops available with some of the top portrait mentors in the industry. I have not been to any of these workshops, but I might give them a try someday! Any excuse to go to Colorado! ;)
These classes are affiliated with the PPA and the PPC, and is a PPA Affiliate School.
Saturday, January 29, 2011
The Album Cafe
The Album Cafe
This site is dedicated to the photographer who wants a fun, easy solution to album design. They offer many different types of album templates and layouts that include an image resizing action in Adobe Photoshop. Album types include wedding, senior, children and mini books. They also have a few other templates available as well, such as image boxes, cards and more. They are reasonably priced, and are formatted to print at WHCC.
This site is dedicated to the photographer who wants a fun, easy solution to album design. They offer many different types of album templates and layouts that include an image resizing action in Adobe Photoshop. Album types include wedding, senior, children and mini books. They also have a few other templates available as well, such as image boxes, cards and more. They are reasonably priced, and are formatted to print at WHCC.
Friday, January 28, 2011
Ukandu
Ukandu
Along with Sandy Puc University, comes Ukandu.com. This site is ran by Sandy Puc, and offers her marketing campaigns for sale to all. You can buy individual campaigns, and get just the ones you want. There are also marketing kits available as well as business forms. Greeting cards and art products, such as Adobe Photoshop brushes and textures are also offered in the shop. Also offered are educational videos about lighting and posing, and DVDs of her past tours.
Along with Sandy Puc University, comes Ukandu.com. This site is ran by Sandy Puc, and offers her marketing campaigns for sale to all. You can buy individual campaigns, and get just the ones you want. There are also marketing kits available as well as business forms. Greeting cards and art products, such as Adobe Photoshop brushes and textures are also offered in the shop. Also offered are educational videos about lighting and posing, and DVDs of her past tours.
Sandy Puc University
Sandy Puc University
This site is headed by Sandy Puc, a photographer out of Littleton, Colorado. She has been in the business for a long time, and wanted to give back to the photography industry. On this forum style site, you can find marketing templates and campaigns, ready for you to drag and drop in your own images. This also includes a monthly marketing calendar, which guides you in sending out your marketing materials. There are also tutorials for lighting and posing. In the forum, you can ask questions and get answers from other members there.
This is a great resource for those just starting out, and for the seasoned photographer. There is a monthly fee, but for everything you get, it is a great deal.
This site is headed by Sandy Puc, a photographer out of Littleton, Colorado. She has been in the business for a long time, and wanted to give back to the photography industry. On this forum style site, you can find marketing templates and campaigns, ready for you to drag and drop in your own images. This also includes a monthly marketing calendar, which guides you in sending out your marketing materials. There are also tutorials for lighting and posing. In the forum, you can ask questions and get answers from other members there.
This is a great resource for those just starting out, and for the seasoned photographer. There is a monthly fee, but for everything you get, it is a great deal.
Thursday, January 27, 2011
Moms With Cameras Blog
Moms With Cameras
This blog is dedicated to all the Moms who also love photography and are in the business of portrait photography. Posts include techniques, ideas, tips, product reviews and even contests. There are also Photogra-mama guest "speakers" that write in and share some of their success stories, their failures and what they are doing now. This is a great resource for all of us busy moms who also are wanting to run profitable photography businesses. And non-moms are always welcomed. :)
This blog is dedicated to all the Moms who also love photography and are in the business of portrait photography. Posts include techniques, ideas, tips, product reviews and even contests. There are also Photogra-mama guest "speakers" that write in and share some of their success stories, their failures and what they are doing now. This is a great resource for all of us busy moms who also are wanting to run profitable photography businesses. And non-moms are always welcomed. :)
Wednesday, January 26, 2011
The Strobist Blog
Strobist (http://www.strobist.blogspot.com/)
The Strobist blog is one you probably have heard about. There is lots of great information on here about lighting, how to use it, do it your self ideas, and money saving tips. If it is your first time, start by clicking the "Welcome to Strobist" link. This will help you get acquainted. They also have a Flickr group to share your images and ideas with other Strobist Blog followers. Why not go and check it out?
The Strobist blog is one you probably have heard about. There is lots of great information on here about lighting, how to use it, do it your self ideas, and money saving tips. If it is your first time, start by clicking the "Welcome to Strobist" link. This will help you get acquainted. They also have a Flickr group to share your images and ideas with other Strobist Blog followers. Why not go and check it out?
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
Texas Photo Forum
Texas Photo Forum (www.texasphotoforum.com)
The Texas Photo Forum is a great resource for photographers in any genre, from beginner to professional. Geared toward photographers in Texas, they are not at all exclusive and allow any and all with a passion or interest to join. It is free, and there is a paid membership option as well.
There is talk of camera and studio gear, lighting set ups, image critiques, business, best location options, get togethers and so much more. If you are a photographer in Texas, then you need to be on this forum!
The Texas Photo Forum is a great resource for photographers in any genre, from beginner to professional. Geared toward photographers in Texas, they are not at all exclusive and allow any and all with a passion or interest to join. It is free, and there is a paid membership option as well.
There is talk of camera and studio gear, lighting set ups, image critiques, business, best location options, get togethers and so much more. If you are a photographer in Texas, then you need to be on this forum!
Portrait Photography Resources
My thoughts on this blog are to have a cohesive place to find different resources available on the web for those in the portrait photography business. These resources are mostly for the professional photographer, but can be for the advanced as well as hobbiest photographers.
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Art and Commerce Workshop
I took this workshop with Karen Carey at the beginning of January, 2011. I was struggling with finding a direction to go with my photography business. She helped me stop, focus on what I was are already doing naturally, so that I could make that the focus of my business. She made me do it, so that it actually has meaning to me. I have heard many other photographers, and other people “out there” talk about “being you”, but I always struggled with defining that. This workshop was a nice kick in the pants, so to speak, to help me “get it” finally. It was staring me in the face the entire time. I now feel like I can move forward with confidence and strength, because I can now focus on who I am and what I do well.
If you are struggling, trying to figure out what you are doing, where you need to go, or if you are just starting out, need a new look at your business then this is the workshop for you. Karen will force you to look at yourself and see you in your work. It is amazing at what you will find out! I highly recommend it! :)