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Finding Clients…

May 27, 2011 3 Comments

I don’t often use the blog as a venue for talking about photography business, but recently many colleagues have asked me about how I approach things here, in terms of finding sponsors for contests, giveaways, workshops, and all the content that gets delivered here.  I should preface my comments by saying that the blog, my ...

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In One Week

In One Week

May 25, 2011 No Comments

In exactly one week, May will be over, as will the monthly giveaway on the LDP Podcast, so be sure you get your shots in soon. The winner gets a Hoodman Loupe, valued at $80! A cool accessory, and it’s yours for the taking

Everything Old is New Again

Everything Old is New Again

April 12, 2011 1 Comment

Let’s face it.  The economy is still not the powerhouse it was five years ago.  We’re all still reeling a little bit and saving money is at a premium, while spending excessively is a luxury only for those with deep pockets!  Count me in the former group too, so when someone asked me recently if ...

Podcast #56: Is Blogging Dead?

Podcast #56: Is Blogging Dead?

March 22, 2011 No Comments

Twitter, Facebook, microblogging, blogging, Audioboo, websites, statistics, logos, graphics, web design and more! It’s a lot to take in and more often than not photographers who are just getting started ask me “Which ones should I choose?”

Running Off the Grid

Running Off the Grid

March 8, 2011 2 Comments

A friend of mine is going on an extended backpacking trip, and space is already tight, so he approached me to see if I had any ideas on how he should go about running his SLR for an extended period of time without being able to charge or re-charge.  A couple ideas came to mind: ...

Live from the Road: Episode #55

Live from the Road: Episode #55

February 28, 2011 No Comments

Over the weekend I had the distinct pleasure of joining my colleague and good friend Kerry Garrison (who you probably know from Camera Dojo) out “in the wild” as we traveled to the Breezy Point Resort north of Brainerd MN…

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Sunrise, sunset…Getting the Shot

Nothing says sunset like a photograph of the “sun setting slowing in the West” and this image of the...

Taking Better Portraits

I've done a number of tutorials here on the website, and portraiture has been touched on from time to...

Presentation is Key…

How many times have you had a great photo that you wanted to print, frame, and hang, or export,...

New Cameras: Canon vs Nikon Showdown!

It's finally here - a showdown between Canon and Nikon, right here! I've said in the past that...

Getting Started in Landscape Photography

Guest post by Joe Farace I’m not a serious landscape or nature photographer but I do enjoy making these...