Ideas, Inspiration, Information and Discussions for Emerging Commercial Photographers

Setting Goals: Is It Important for Photographers?

Posted by on Feb 21, 2011 in Going Pro |

Yeah, we heard it all through our early schooling; “Set you goal to achieve…” And there are countless gurus out there...

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Photographing A Dancer: Guest Post by Josh Brewster.

Posted by on Jan 18, 2011 in Studio Lighting |

This and all photos in this post copyright Josh Brewster, Austin TX. (Looking for Project 52? Hit the “52″ link in categories...

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Preparing Digital Files for Printing a Book by Jan Klier

Posted by on Sep 29, 2010 in LE News and Info | Comments Off

Image from my book on Northern Arizona, to be printed by Blurb. Preparing the Digital File for Book Printing (Part One) by Jan Klier (I am...

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How Do Photographers Learn the Business? Some Thoughts…

Posted by on Aug 31, 2010 in Going Pro, Rants & Raves |

My friend Trudy posted a great little article with the question “How Do Photographers Learn the Business? I read it and asked Trudy...

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My Turn: DPP’s Article on FREE Images Examined

Posted by on Jun 18, 2010 in Rants & Raves |

I am a voracious reader. I love it. I read all sorts of stuff, and love to learn something new. I also suffer fools badly, so if someone...

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Ten Things That Can Help You Get a Photographers Assisting Gig

Posted by on Jun 1, 2010 in Going Pro |

Getting an assistant gig is top of mind for a lot of commercial shooters starting out. It can mean exciting photo shoots, learning the...

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A Chat with Steve of “Standbagger” Fame. Cool Gear for Photographers.

Posted by on May 28, 2010 in LE News and Info, Rants & Raves |

I made some gear changes recently. One is a well-known, very popular company and the other is a small startup company with one employee....

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In Praise of Natural Light: Examples and Discussion.

Posted by on May 27, 2010 in Natural Light |

I guess I missed International Available Light Portrait Day, but then I am wondering when I get to color eggs and hide them in our...

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New York, May 2010: Fun in the Big City, a Look Back

Posted by on May 26, 2010 in LE News and Info |

Well, that went fast. And not as I expected at all. Faster and crazier than planned, and it left little time for writing and posting. My...

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Sure You Gotta Logo, But What Is Your Personal Brand?

Posted by on Apr 28, 2010 in Rants & Raves |

It’s a RANT today. Recent discussions with photographers and models spurred this short rant today. I have been thinking about this...

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Do You Know Your Camera Well Enough to Master Your Craft?

Posted by on Mar 8, 2010 in Rants & Raves |

A sorta Rant and sorta Rave: Knowing your instrument in music means knowing it so well that you can pick it up and play whatever note you...

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24 Portraits With a Sense of Drama from the LE Flickr Pool

Posted by on Feb 16, 2010 in LE News and Info |

Portraits… man I love portraits. People are so interesting and the combination of an interesting person and a creative photographer...

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A Sense of Urgency. Are You Demanding More Of Yourself?

Posted by on Feb 14, 2010 in Rants & Raves |

I ran across this quote today: “I have been impressed with the urgency of doing. Knowing is not enough; we must apply. Being willing...

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Thoughts on Photography, and Other Stuff, While Driving Across the Desert.

Posted by on Feb 8, 2010 in Rants & Raves |

I love to drive. Cars and motorcycles and trucks… I love to get behind the wheel and just go. This weekend I drove to San Diego for...

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30 Cool and Fabulous Images from the LE Flickr Pool

Posted by on Jan 20, 2010 in LE News and Info |

Well, we present 30 images from the pool today. Images that are soft and wild and quiet and loud… but all of them compelling in...

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