Your Top Ten list............

A Top Ten list for your business.....

make a list of the top ten things you have done to better your business

an example.....

1. shoot with Off Camera Flash
2. use of Studio Management software (we use Photo One)
3. long glass at reasonable aperatures outside and a 24-70mm for in the studio
4. fast lens shot at reasonable aperature
5. New Camera room (new pictures will be posted soon)

Steve

Scams....... Geared towards photographers

here is a typical email that is designed (although the grammar is poor)
to get you excited and contact them
once they have you interested the con begins

I am Thomas, I will like to let you know that I need a photographer who will coverage for the upcoming event which will take place by 31th of this mouth,2007 at California (CA), and I will want you to send the quotation including the transportation charges which will take you to the venue so I will like to read from you so that I can contact my client who also wish to come for the event that I have get a good photographer that will cover the event kindly get back to me with the quote and the payment will be make via cashier's check and let me know the name and address,phone number where the payment will be address to and I will let you know that the event is [meeting]but the event will be 1hour 30mins.So I will contact my client as soon as possible that I have found a good and reliable person to cover the event.Thanks.
Thanks.

Thomas...

The con is rather simply they will offer to pay you and pay you well
the catch is they will pay you with a bank check that is no good
although it will look real and can be deposited into your bank, but the check is worthless
just like any bad check you end up not having that money in your account after a few days

Here is where the con is smart..........
they will ask you to pay a third party, usually their wedding coordinator or even a videographer that they have already "secured"
this third party is part of the scam.

If you do as requested by the time you find their check was worthless
you have already used a check from your account to wire this third person money
and are out a few thousand dollars of your own real money.

These scams have been around on the internet for some time and change in exact wording from time to time

Remember if it sounds too good to be true it usually is not

I never thought I would embrace selling of this.....

As some of you know, I like to concentrate on the fundamental of our profession and pretty much keep our product lines the same.
Portraits in print or on Canvas, with the occasional painting or two
I have recently came to know a fellow photographer that sells Photo Jewelry
Fact is she has such great business concepts and refuses to cater to just anyone and that made me more attracted to her product line, she will work only with Pro's
iow she does not sell to our customer base
O.K. enough rambling on you say
click here to see Heart to Heart Photo Jewelry
I am pretty sure she is accepting no more orders for this year,
but talk about a great product for you to introduce in time for Valentine's day !!!

Steve

Portrait Photography 2007 Class Photo

More kewel Lightroom Presets.......

click here for WhiteBalance Presets
and if that ain't enough awesome stuff from Matt
check out his DuoTone presets right here

what's my source for these...

simple LightRoom Killer Tips Blog

as the end of this semester at BPCC approaches.....

Students are already signing up for the next semester.................

I will again be teaching Portrait and Wedding Photography, as well as a One Day Class on LightRoom on 9 February

here are some of the details......

Portrait Photography $270 www.BPCC.edu
This course includes mastery of portrait lighting, posing and camera
techniques. The student will be required to produce portraits of
various subjects using interior and exterior situations. Prerequisite:
Photography or consent of instructor. This course is open to both credit
and non-credit students. Limit: 25 (age 15+). 42 hrs/14 sessions.
Instructor: Steven Lott.
Wed, Aug 22-Nov 28, 6:30-9:30 pm, D303, LART-4010A

If your looking for this course taught by me in the accredited side use the following info.....

TLCM-267 -51 PORTRAIT PHOTO	10304	Open - 16 of 20	Lecture	T 06:30-09:30PM Main Campus Building D 210	Lott S	Normal Academic Term 01-12-08 to 05-09-08	3.00
Prerequisite course required TLCM-160

Wedding Photography $270 www.BPCC.edu
This course will introduce the student to different approaches of
properly photographing wedding practice, pre-wedding events, and the
wedding itself. The student will be immersed in both static and dynamic
situations in order to prepare them for real-life situations. This course
is open to both credit and non-credit students. Limit: 25 (age 15+).
42 hrs/14 sessions. Instructor: Steven Lott.
Tues, Aug 21-Nov 27, 6:30-9:30 pm, E322, LART-4012A

The complete catalog for the upcoming Non accredited semester may be found by clicking HERE


If your looking for this course taught by me in the accredited side use the following info.....

TLCM-260 -51 WEDDING PHOTOGPRAPHY	10202	Open - 19 of 20	Lecture	W 06:30-09:30PM Main Campus Building D 311	Lott S	Normal Academic Term 01-12-08 to 05-09-08	3.00
Prerequisite course required TLCM-160

Number of seats open is as of 26 November !

Here is the link to the accredited side click her

Monday
I was admitted to the hospital because of chest pains etc
Just got shown a really kewel image of my healthy heart

My only trouble lies in my neck (three ruptured Discs)
I see a much lighter camera case and less toting of heavy power supllies etc :)
in my near future !

it's Thursday evening

I thank everyone of you for your prayers
they meant and mean a lot to me !

Steve