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		<title>Google+ Scott Kelby Conference Promo</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 15 May 2012 08:00:39 +0000</pubDate>
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Are you still on the fence about going to the G+/Scott Kelby Photographer&#8217;s Conference next week?
The Conference organizers have been kind enough to offer a wonderful promotion for TWiT Photo fans and CHS blog Readers.

 In addition to all of the Cool Stuff already included with the registration you will also receive these additional benefits:

$50 off of the $349 registration fee
2 FREE MONTHS of KelbyTraining.com access
An exclusive closed-door session with a conference leader (TBD) for our group

Please click for your exclusive Discount Code.
Sign up for my walk at Fisherman&#8217;s Wharf! We have 2 wonderful coaches lined up - Doug Kaye and Michael Bonocore not to mention some great prizes to give away, including a DataColor Spyder4 Pro

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		<title>TWiT Photo 55: Frederick Van Johnson and Derrick Story</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 08 May 2012 23:26:51 +0000</pubDate>
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Frederick Van Johnson  and Derrick Story  join guest host Sarah Lane  in a discussion about social media and how it has changed the creative world of photography. Find out how learning everything positive and negative about analog photography helped Frederick become the great photographer he is today.  We also hear some stories of Frederick and Derrick from back in the days when they worked together.
Below are three of Frederick&#8217;s  tips:
1) Define (and refine) your goals

2) Use the right tools. (Facebook, Pinterest, Twitter, YouTube)

3) Build a schedule, then test&#8230; rinse &#38; repeat.

Coming up May15 &#8211; Photographer Catherine Chalmers and her amazing macro photography.
Did you catch Trey Ratcliff&#8217;s last Variety Hour? Trey&#8217;s topic is about learning and improving your photography. Watch it on TWiT TV 
Don&#8217;t miss a chance to watch or listen to your favorite photographers – download the TWiT Photo podcast on iTunes for free :)

Have questions, suggestions or praises? Please connect with us on the TWiT Photo Forum.
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		<title>TWiT Photo 54: Doug Kaye Shows His Analytical Side</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 08 May 2012 08:30:12 +0000</pubDate>
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Doug Kaye joins us this week and show us his unique perspective into the world of photography. With his analytical eye, he shows us how to be technical as well as creative when practicing photography.
Below are three of Doug&#8217;s tips:
1.   Buy (and sell) used gear.

2.   Use a service like Auction Sniper to get the best deals on online auctions

3) Get into printing your images

Coming up today! &#8211; Photographer Eddie Tapp
Did you catch Trey Ratcliff&#8217;s last Variety Hour? Trey and cohost Karen Hutton discuss how Social Media has affected artists and their opportunities. Watch it on TWiT TV 
Don&#8217;t miss a chance to watch or listen to your favorite photographers – download the TWiT Photo podcast on iTunes for free :)

Have questions, suggestions or praises? Please connect with us on the TWiT Photo Forum.
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		<title>TWiT Photo 53: Composite Guru Joel Grimes</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 01 May 2012 11:30:36 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Catherine Hall</dc:creator>
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Photography Illusionist Joel Grimes dazzles us with engaging imagery and a LIVE photoshop demo about streaking. Find out why being color blind has served as an asset, the secret to quick and easy compositing, and the importance of striking your subjects face with light.
Joel also shared 4 tips on how he creates his stunning images.
1. Get the best performance out of your lens

2. Choose the right strobe to freeze action

3. Photoshop tips: Selection/Cutout, Atmospheric light streaks.

4. Always use a tripod

Did you catch Trey Ratcliff&#8217;s last Variety Hour? He talked about the Google+/Scott Kelby Conference. Watch it on TWiT TV 
Don&#8217;t miss a chance to watch or listen to your favorite photographers – download the TWiT Photo podcast on iTunes for free :)

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		<title>G+/Scott Kelby Conference May 21-23</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 26 Apr 2012 13:09:15 +0000</pubDate>
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This May 21-23 I&#8217;ll be speaking at the first G+/Scott Kelby Conference in San Francisco. Are you coming? I&#8217;m so excited to be speaking with so many talented photographers and Googlers.
On Monday afternoon, I&#8217;ll be hosting a photowalk on Fisherman&#8217;s Wharf. We have 2 wonderful coaches line up &#8211; our guest on Tuesday&#8217;s TWiT Photo show, Doug Kaye as well as the very talented Michael Bonocore We have have some really cool prizes lines up, not to mention all the wonderful sights and restaurants in the area.
Tuesday I&#8217;ll be speaking with Colby Brown and Brian Matiash about how to Stay Fresh on Google+. Do you want to learn how to attract more circlees? Check out our session. Wednesday morning I&#8217;ll be speaking with Brian again, as well as Googler Mike Wiacek on how to make the most of your circles. We will discuss how choose who to follow, how much content you want to receive (and share) and just how to leverage one of G+&#8217;s most popular features to make your G+ experience that much richer and interesting to you.
In addition to the seminars, there is an opportunity to have your portfolio critiqued, live shooting sessions where you will have ...]]></description>
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		<title>Ever had a really bad day?</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 25 Apr 2012 08:30:53 +0000</pubDate>
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Sometimes when I get really stressed out about things anxiety will keep me from sleeping. All the things I need to do just race through my head and won&#8217;t stop. Fortunately this doesn&#8217;t happen often, but when it does, it seems like I&#8217;ll never catch up.
A while ago I tweeted about this, and was really touched by all the kind responses. It made me feel much better, and I wanted to say thank you to everyone.
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		<title>TWiT Photo 52:  NYC Top Photographer Agent Frank Meo</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 24 Apr 2012 11:00:35 +0000</pubDate>
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Do you ever wonder what it means to have a Photo Agent? Watch this episode were Agent Frank Meo and Photographer Bruce Eisenberg discuss the necessity of an agent and tips on selecting the right one for you. Portfolio tips, misconceptions demystified of what an agent brings, and the bottom line of what it costs.
We also take a look at Frank&#8217;s book, Mind Prints, a book of visuals with&#8230;. no imagery. Yes, you read that correctly.
* Bonus: I give a LIVE in-studio demo creating soft dramatic lighting .
Many great tips were shared by Frank and Bruce in the show including:
Get Feedback: Speak to people and get lots of feedback on your &#8220;idea&#8221;

Seek help from Experts: Find people who are very smart and extremely helpful in areas where you lack expertise. This is a sign of strength not weakness!

Take your time and do it &#8220;right&#8221; &#8211; in the context of printing a book, framing a show, press release etc. Don&#8217;t hurry the process.

You must have blind passion from start to finish&#8230;

Did you catch Trey Ratcliff&#8217;s last Variety Hour? He discussed the new upcoming G+/Scott Kelby Conference. Watch it on TWiT TV 
Tune in Tuesday April 24th at 1:30 to see special guest Doug ...]]></description>
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		<title>Job Post: CHS Seeks Two New Team Members</title>
		<link>http://www.catherinehall.net/blog/2012/04/19/job-post-chs-seeks-two-extraordinarily-qualified-new-members-to-join-our-team/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=job-post-chs-seeks-two-extraordinarily-qualified-new-members-to-join-our-team</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 19 Apr 2012 09:32:01 +0000</pubDate>
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The past year has been a time of unprecedented growth and achievement at Catherine Hall Studios. From the weekly production of  TWiT Photo &#8211;which, within just a few months, was named one of the top tech podcasts on iTunes&#8211;to an explosion of top-tier industry events and more-than-ever-before publications, to the debut of our groundbreaking iPhone app, Top Model Release. I’m both humbled and overwhelmed by the staggering successes that my extraordinary team and I are working tirelessly to achieve. And we’ve only just begun!
It is my great honor to announce two high-level positions that need to be filled to accommodate, cultivate, and expand upon the sweeping roster of projects at Catherine Hall Studios. Today marks the launch of my active search to find the best-qualified individuals to assume the roles of my CHS Sales and Account Manager and Online Marketing Specialist &#38; Web Content Developer. I am genuinely seeking the crème de la crème to join my team, and am thus enlisting my trusted community of peers, colleagues, industry leaders, and followers to help direct the best-possible candidates my way. Do you know a deeply passionate individual who is a consummate professional, exceptionally motivated self-starter, devoted team player, rigorous intellectual, ...]]></description>
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		<title>Skip&#8217;s Summer School 2012</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 18 Apr 2012 05:09:33 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Catherine Hall</dc:creator>
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I&#8217;m really excited to be going to Chicago for the first time! I&#8217;m looking forward to learning a lot and being inspired and hopefully sneaking away to see the amazing architecture downtown, the Magnificent Mile, Millennium Park, and the Lakefront.
The Background on Skip’s Summer School
The Summer School project started because there was a need for something mid-year to help photographers stay focused, fine tune their skill set and recharge their battery. Over the last three years it’s evolved into one of the leading network builders in the industry. It’s no longer just a workshop of photographers attending to expand their expertise, but a community of people who work to help each other all year long.
Thanks to feedback from hundreds of photographers, Skip’s Summer School has become a hub for education, networking and expanding everyone’s marketing and business skills. This year we’re going to take it to a completely different level and help photographers expand their shooting and marketing skills with a more intense experience. If the last three years was Summer School for the “under-graduate” then this year it’s Graduate School!
I hope to see you there!

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		<title>Artificial Lighting &#8211; Learn to love it:  Tip of the Week</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 17 Apr 2012 00:33:47 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Light makes photography. Embrace light. Admire it. Love it. But above all, know light and you will know the key to photography &#8211; George Eastman

When I first started photography, I was scared of artificial lighting.  I didn&#8217;t understand it, so I avoided it.  It was always easier just to put my subjects in the shade and call myself a &#8220;natural light shooter&#8221;.  Ah, the lies we tell ourselves. Eventually, I learned how to use artificial light and light modifiers, and it opened up a whole new world. No longer was I dependent on the time of day or weather.  Supplementing natural light grants me freedom on when and where I can shoot.
Good lighting is key to making your images dynamic. This  means avoiding the on-camera flash which typically blasts your scene, lighting  up every nook and cranny like it&#8217;s high noon. The location of this image was already dramatically lit, all that was needed was to illuminate the couple. Without additional lighting they would have been underexposed and lifeless; with an on camera flash the drama of the scene would have been washed out.  So, I set up a directional Profoto head using a strip soft box with a grid ...]]></description>
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