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WPPI Conference Review
March 16, 2013 | Admin 4 8.8Let’s be clear here, WPPI is not for everyone. The pace of this conference along with the demographic is something that we think can be very polarizing. A love it or hate it type of thing. As a veteran of almost 20 years of trade shows and conferences in the photo and a couple of other industries, I’m of the belief that pre-planning your activities to extract maximum value from a conference such as this, will leave you with either a very successful feeling, or by not planning anything and flying by the seat of your pants, one of utter defeat.
T-Minus One Week and Counting!
March 3, 2013 | Admin
ShutterCliq will be providing interviews and video coverage live from the show floor at WPPI this year.
We are excited to do so!
Bookmark the WPPI Category and get ready for a bunch of very cool stuff!
Big Business Versus Photographer – Social Media Destruction
March 2, 2013 | Admin 33
You know, nothing grinds my gears more than a company that has the means to pursue image licensing, stealing an image. It’s even worse when that company is one dedicated to another creative field where theft of intellectual property is rampant. Read More
Surviving Constructive Criticism – A How To.
March 1, 2013 | Admin 1
Once again, our favorite lady, Melissa Munding of Melissa Munding Photography comes through with a bit of gold for all of us.
Coming from a fine art background, she’s been torn to shreds in her past and developed strategies to learn and grow from it.
So with no Ado whatsoever, from Melissa:
30 Tasks To Increase Your Revenue NOW
February 26, 2013 | Admin
Whether you’re a photographer, like me, or a mechanic for a local shop, there are many tasks you can do which can improve a company’s presence. Also, improving a website, you increase the chances of raising revenue for the business.
With that said, here are 30 tasks you can do, right now, to increase your revenue. Read More
How Can a Publication Commit Suicide in this day and age?
February 16, 2013 | Admin
Well, pretty simply it seems.
Weddings Unveiled Magazine decided that they had no interest in running an ad with the image of a same sex couple. The backlash has already spread far and wide.
And in our opinion, deservedly so.
Nikon 85mm f/1.4G Prime
October 16, 2012 | Admin
Recently, I made the big switch from Canon to Nikon, and the first lens I had to get was an able replacement for the awesome Canon 85mm f/1.2L prime that I used to use for almost everything on my 5DmkII.
The Nikon 85mm f/1.4G was the one in which every online review I read, was the answer to Canon’s version. I’m not one to usually trust online reviews and really wanted to check it out before I bought it. But with portrait gigs coming up, and with my comfort zone being at the 85mm focal length, it really was a no brainer to get into this lens without renting it first.
Battle Royale! Ratings vs Flags: The Lightroom Deathmatch
October 4, 2012 | Admin 1
Thanks to Joe Collins for his submission! Great stuff Joe!
Check his work out at: http://www.mosaicarchive.com
Taking thousands of photos brings unique challenges. Lightroom gives you nice options for keeping your photos organized. But organizing your photos takes some work. A system helps your get the most out of the digital asset management capabilities of Lightroom. Read More
Overcoming Objections
September 16, 2012 | Admin
We’ve all faced the inevitable “Objection”…
The client or prospect likes what you have to say but has a reason (an objection) as to why they’re not willing to book right now. Maybe it’s price, product…or any number of different reasons.
Negotiating 101
September 16, 2012 | Admin
Negotiating 101…the “Anchor Statement”…what is it.
In context, say you’re trying toBook a bride, portrait etc. and your client really wants to negotiate. Knowing WHAT your anchor statement is, and where your should begin to use it is critical.
So a typical conversation could be something like. Read More