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Don’t Skip Skip’s Summer School 2012
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Mon 06.25.2012
Are you a new photographer just starting your business? Are you a seasoned veteran looking to stay current with techniques and technology? Need new friends and contacts? Then Skip’s Summer School is the place for you! This year’s schedule is expanded and better than ever. There are 7 interactive programs to select from, or if you prefer a 2 day film-making class. Class sizes are limited to 20 students to ensure a quality learning experience.
In addition to the smaller classes, there are 3 evening sessions open for all attendees:
- Skip Cohen and Melissa Ghionis talk about the sometimes forgotten skill of great Customer Service. The easiest way to solve problems is to avoid them in the first place.
- Monday evening I’ll be showing how to develop a marketing plan to meet your business goals. Photography isn’t like Field of Dreams, you can’t just set up shop and expect the masses to show up to hire you.
- Are you looking for information and tips on getting your photos published? There’s a session for that too! Resource Magazine will be on hand to relate what publishers are looking for.
- Bob and Dawn Davis, Kevin and Clare Kubota and Vicki and Jed Taufer talk about a new trend – working with your spouse. These three couples have learned how to make it work, both personally and professionally.
- Sal Cincotta wraps up with the closing program discussing the importance of remembering that your photography is a business too.
Check out the great video from last year’s School and Scott’s website for more information and registration.
I hope to see you there!
TWiT Photo 59: Nordic Light Part 2
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Tue 06.19.2012
Part 2 of Leo and my interviews with three more iconic photographers at the 2012 Nordic Light Festival in Kristiansund, Norway. Enjoy more of the beautiful locations -
Greg Gorman
An American portrait photographer of Hollywood celebrities. His work has been seen in national magazine features and covers.
Robert Pledge
Founded Contact Press Images in New York and has curated major exhibitions worldwide along with serving on prestigious international juries.
Mary Ellen Mark
A American photographer known for her photojournalism, portraiture, and advertising photography.
Tip from Greg Gorman - Understand Light – Analyze your subject’s face, combine light, angles to show them at their best.
Robert Pledge: Contact sheets help put photojournalist images into perspective. Look at your good images as well as bad to place context.
Mary Ellen Mark: “I like pictures to be about the person, not the photographer”
Coming up June 26 – Photographer and videographer Tom Lowe of Timescapes
Did you catch Trey Ratcliff’s last Variety Hour? It was a cozy interview with fine art photographer Alexia Sinclair Watch it on TWiT TV
Don’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.
Quick Tip: Space Reads as Space
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Mon 06.18.2012
Do you remember awkward middle school slow dances where the couples were arms length apart while dancing? It wasn’t very romantic was it?
Many couples are nervous when having their wedding photos taken and that is reflected in their body language. Physical space between the couple can read as emotional space between them. Definitely not the feeling you want conveyed on their wedding day! Watch their body language and encourage them to get close and snuggly. The resulting image will read as much more intimate and loving.
For more of Devorah and Carlo’s beautiful wedding, please see my previous blog post.
Tune in for an action packed TWiT Photo episode on June 19th at 1:30pm Pacific time! Joining me will be the talented Stop-Motion-ista Petra Cross, Aria Haghighi from GetPrismatic.com, and Joseph Linaschke from ApertureExpert.com
See you in the chat room!
TWiT Photo 58: Nordic Light Part 1
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Thu 06.14.2012
Grab a snack and enjoy watching Catherine and Leo interview three iconic photographers at the 2012 Nordic Light Festival in Kristiansund, Norway. The interviews are on location in three unique locations in Norway, on a ferry, on a lookout tower with 365 degree views and an old boathouse. Leo also shares some of the photos shot while on the trip.
Morten Krogvold
Norwegian photographer know for his portraiture. As a photographer, artist, and teacher, he has published numerous books and held exhibitions.
Bruce Davidson
Bruce has been a member of Magnum photo agency since 1958. Known for his photographs of Harlem, New York City, and Civil Rights movement.
James Mollison
Grew up in England, he moved to Italy to work at Benetton’s creative lab after studying Art and Design at Oxford Brookes University. He’s known for his work on the great apes which was featured at the Natural history Museum.
Tip from Morten Krogvold – Find your own voice with photography:
Quote from Bruce Davidson “Eye is attached to the brain, the brain is attached to the spirit”
Tip from James Mollison: Have confidence in your ideas and just go!
Coming up June 19 – Photographer and videographer Petra Cross will be in studio!
Did you catch Trey Ratcliff’s last Variety Hour? It was a fascinating show on body painting! Watch it on TWiT TV
Don’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.
I had such a wonderful time on the live Google+ On Air Hangout Photo Talk Plus episode #25 with Thomas Hawk and Lotus Carroll. Thank you so much for making me feel at home, and inviting such a great group of panelists and chat room. I always enjoy talking photography with others who share the passion.
A few highlights:
SEE MY INTERVIEW at 53:00 MARK
FIND OUT WHY you should always get a model release at 1:34:20 MARK
Congratulations on hitting the quarter century mark on your show – I look forward to seeing many many more shows!
