Sunday, February 6, 2011

Marcus Bell Actions

Marcus Bell Actions

Presets for lightroom, actions for Photoshop. Tutorials also available.

Workshops are also offered

Saturday, February 5, 2011

Project 52

Project 52

Just found this Free site. I recommend starting at the beginning. The weekly lessons have already started, but I think that is okay, just start at the beginning like I said before. It begins with writing a simple mission statement about what you want to do with your work. It also looks like if you want to participate in the discussions, you will need a flickr account. These assignments will challenge you to really look at who you are and what you do.

Free Music

http://dig.ccmixter.org/

Haven't checked it out yet. On the To Do list...

Thursday, February 3, 2011

Photo Talk Forum

Photo Talk Forum

I absolutely LOVE this forum! This a great community of professional photographers from around the country. Everyone is there to help everyone else, mentors and beginners as well. Ask any question and there is always someone with an excellent answer for you. It's even great to see the mentors asking questions there! That's a huge reminder that none of us have it figured out completely.

There is marketing help, image review, image contests, monthly template downloads, just getting started, etc. It is geared more toward the baby and children photographers, but other genres of portrait photography are addressed as well.

This is a paid forum, but it so worth it! It's like having 1 on 1 mentoring 24 hours a day! There is even a mentor spotlight, where one successful photographer, usually in the speaking circuit, shares marketing, shooting styles, work flow, etc. I have been a member Since October 2009, and plan on staying a member as long as I am in business, or they shut the forum down. :)

Wednesday, February 2, 2011

The Pioneer Woman

The Pioneer Woman - Photography

This site has a little bit of everything, and while the photography tutorials are not geared toward professionals, it is good to get back to the basics once in a while. Plus there are ideas on their for what to do after the photograph has been taken.

Posh print and Design

Posh Print and Design

This is another great template resource site. There are many great templates for cards, images boxes, albums, and more. Sign up for their e-mail list for announcements and specials.

Tuesday, February 1, 2011

PhotoDuds

PhotoDuds

Photo Duds is a template and photoshop tools site for photographers. Included are brushes, digital papers, elements, textures, etc. that you can use to create your own creations, or purchase pre-made templates. You can even purchase a "cookbook" for help and inspiration with putting different coordinating elements together.