FOURTH ANNUAL ‘WE AIN’T SELLING NOTHING’ BLACK FRIDAY EVENT
In the US, the Friday after Thanksgiving is called “Black Friday”. It is an expression of accounting… being in the black. This is good (profit) rather than being in the red (deficit). The retailers look to this day as a bellwether as to the seasonal sales. It is a time of outrageous sales that work very, very hard to separate you from your hard-earned money.
I know we ain’t offering a big screen TV for $24, nor do we have any actions, presets, or ebooks for sale this week. If you want crowds, have at it… masks and all, I guess.
This will be my fourth year of FREE Black Friday presentations. If you want to take a bit of a break from fighting soccer moms for the latest in all things for a better kitchen, you could elect to spend some time with us here at Lighting Essentials.
We have some stuff to share, and we don’t charge a thing.
WORKSHOP ONE: BUILDING A POSTCARD PROMO IN PHOTOSHOP
This is a simple project for setting up your card with bleeds and content areas so that customizing it or making several matching cards is easy. We will start with a blank canvas, three images, and a basic design that will make the work look great.
WORKSHOP TWO: CREATING A STRATEGY AND IMPLEMENTATION PLAN FOR SOCIAL MEDIA
Are you wanting to figure out all the moving parts of how to create content for a solid social media promotion? This is the hour for you. We will show you how to integrate a few simple content creations into a workable solution. Instead of creating different content for all the different platforms, find out how to use the same content in different ways across the platforms.
PHOTO TALK FRIDAY: PROJECT 52 IN THE MEMBER’S WORDS
Project 52 Pro System is enrolling starting on Thanksgiving. We will have several P52 members on this call to discuss what Project 52 has done for them. Alumni will join new members to discuss the approach we use, whether it is effective, and you can ask questions. We will look at the process and the results of the training.
WORKSHOP THREE: CREATING FLOW IN A LINEAR PRESENTATION
Whether it is a printed portfolio, an online presentation, slideshow, or print show, the order in which you display your work can make a huge difference. In addition to the flow, the decision of whether and how to use borders, bleeds, or keylines will also enhance (or take away from) your image presentations.
How to be Incredibly Average and Never Breakout as a Photographer
I work with photographers on a one to one basis. I will only work with those who are really interested so we have a discussion on what is expected from both sides before the engagement. This weekend I had a conversation with a young photographer who wants to be...
Still Life with One Light in the Studio: “LIVE” on LE
This article is a look at the creation of a simple still life with one light in the studio. See it after the jump. At this point I want to remind everyone of the incredible opportunity this week. Selina's amazing Clarion Call is this coming Thursday/Friday,...
Some Examples from the Still Life Assignment
Photograph by Chis Martin. NOTE: If you are looking for this week's assignment, please go to Project 52, assignment five. You can see it here on LE as well. We are entering the month of February, and we are already at assignment number five... "the weather". The work...
Project 52, Assignment #4 Photograph an ‘Entrepreneur’.
Assignment Number Four: Entrepreneur Portrait Due before February 7, 2011 Posts at images at Flickr Lighting Essentials Group. Tag image LE52Weeks-4 You have been assigned by a national magazine for a photograph of a local entrepreneur, you have two weeks to put...
Photographing A Dancer: Guest Post by Josh Brewster.
This and all photos in this post copyright Josh Brewster, Austin TX. (Looking for Project 52? Hit the "52" link in categories for all the linky goodness. Visit Project52.org for ongoing assignment notes.) Josh took my workshop in Houston a couple of times. His work...
Project 52, Assignment #3 Still Life
Project 52: INFORMATION. It is important that you all go to Project52.org for assignment notes and more. We have a page there that will show all upcoming LIVE shows as well as other information that we will be giving out as these projects go along. Our schedule for...