Found this article and wanted to share. Daphne Taylor left her job as vice president of finance at a bio tech firm and decided to follow her dream of opening a photography business. From the article:
“I know all about high finance and I kind of knew marketing,” Taylor said. “I was a little bit naive in thinking if I took great pictures, people would hire me… Great photos don’t sell themselves. You’ve got to market yourself, otherwise I’ve got nice photos on my wall, but I want them to be nice photos on your wall.”
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I found this article about the actor Aaron Eckhart and how he is aspiring to be a photographer and thought you all might find it interesting. From the article:
“He may have been all about fighting Batman in the The Dark Knight, but Aaron Eckhart tells PEOPLE that he has a new real life obsession — fashion photography!”
Here, a pro photographer gives tips to moms on how to get that perfect family photo. Enjoy the video, and I’ll see you over at www.shuttermomuniversity.com for more info on getting your photography business growing!
Here is a video of the wonderful Sandy Puc in action shooting an outdoor session with a little one. Unfortunately, we don’t get to see any finished portraits - but it is still good to see a pro at work. Enjoy the video, and be sure to visit www.shuttermomuniversity.com for more photography business ideas, tips and coaching!
Are you an aspiring wedding photographer? Maybe you already are a pro wedding photographer searching for new ideas and inspiration. Either way, I came across this fabulous learning tool and wanted to share it with all of you.
From the site:
You are invited to spend a day following twelve of the best wedding photographers in the industry as they give you extraordinary wedding photography tips while showing you how to photograph a perfect wedding.
On May 11, 2009, approximately 100 photographers from all over Florida arrived at the Serenata Beach Club for the filming of the Dream Team Wedding Photographers Seminar.
The Dream Team Wedding Photographers video takes your through a (mock) wedding from start to finish. Each photographer demonstrates their unique style on how they photograph a specific part of the wedding day.
Watch as the photographers show you a variety of techniques used to create some of the most amazing wedding-day images.
Getting Ready
Julie Hughes kicks off the video photographing the bride as she prepares for the special day, including all the special details that are always so important to the bride.
Glamour Bridal Portraits
Next, Rick Ferro demonstrates how even the dullest, most difficult area to work with can be transformed. He pulls it off in his signature style photographing glamour bridal portraits in a very small equipment storage room just to show you really can create beautiful portraits just about anywhere.
Formal Groom Portraits
Peggy McAteer presents her segment on the formal groom portraits incorporating another important detail to the day – the car that the bride and groom leave in – an antique car brought in for this special shoot.
Bride with Bridesmaids
Mario Munoz, Jr. brings you back inside to cool down and demonstrate how he interacts and photographs the bride and bridesmaids.
Groom with Groomsmen
Following Mario’s segment, Krystal and Matt Radlinski talk about their techniques when working outdoors with the groom and groomsmen for their portraits.
Couple Portraits
Our beautiful bride and handsome groom then join Sherri Ebert as she demonstrates her style of photographing some very romantic couple portraits.
Family & Bridal Party Group Shots
Next is Susan Michal who shares her style of photographing and posing the entire bridal party for the group portraits.
Here’s a video to give you a sneak peek:
Ready to claim your copy? Click on the image below to go to the Studio Styles website (once there, click on the “home” tab, then scroll down to the bottom of the page where you’ll find the “Dream Team Wedding Photographers” video link.
I love watching photographers at work and seeing their finished products. Here’s a cute video of a children’s photo shoot. I love it at the end where the little girl takes a picture. Enjoy the video, and be sure to check out www.shuttermomuniversity.com for more photography business ideas and coaching.
Here’s a good little video featuring Erin Manning telling us what she keeps in her handbag. Don’t miss the tip on how to get rid of glare in your photos by using your sunglasses as a filter! Enjoy the video, and be certain to stop by www.shuttermomuniversity.com for more photography business ideas and coaching!
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