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Friday Wrap Up December 18, 2015
WEEKLY WRAP UP November 27th, 2015
From the noBs photosuccess Inner Circle Members forum
If this site doesn’t spur with you with creative ideas, that you could toy with, I don’t know what will.
Click on editorial choice, to see the different Volumes. WOW!! CLICK HERE
Webinar Mastermind Meeting With Danny Rabelais: Prom Photography
Click here or the photo above to get to the show!
Coming Soon: Selling Fairy Day Promotions: Featuring Tina Provencher on December 22 @8pm
Click the photo or here and find the registration link at the top of the page.
December 16, 2015 Bull Pen Print Show Replay!
Miss the Bull Pen this week? Click above or here to go to the video.
Latest Wizard of Light Podcast is now available!
Click the photo above to watch!
Fairy Day 2015
Here’s the 2015 installment of behind the scenes at Fairy Day with Rob Provencher.
Click above or here for more.
Executive Portrait for a local law firm
John shared some shots and his setup for some recent executive portraits he
did on location. Click here or above for more.
One Light a la Jason Abbott
Who isn’t inspired by the one light artistry of NoBs member Jason Abbott?!
Laura did her own version and posted asking for feedback. Click
here for more.
Free Santa Photos For Marketing
Marian shared how he used a free Santa photo shoot
at a local nursing home to market to his community.
Click here to read more:
Yours in Photography and all things NoBs,
Gabi Wright
Friday Wrap Up, December 11, 2015
WEEKLY WRAP UP November 27th, 2015
From the noBs photosuccess Inner Circle Members forum
If this site doesn’t spur with you with creative ideas, that you could toy with, I don’t know what will.
Click on editorial choice, to see the different Volumes. WOW!! CLICK HERE
Digimarc for protecting and tracking images?
Ernie, like so many of us, recently discovered the above image of his had been stolen.
Thanks to digimarc, he found out. Click the photo above or here to read more.
New Dress for Fairies
Cara wants to know if her new fairy dress needs some alterations.
Too short, too long? Help her out
here.
December 16, 2015 Bull Pen Print Show!
It’s time to get your entries in to bassphoto! To get the down low on the rules,
entry deadlines, as well as to find out what goodies are at stake, click here.
Throwback Video: Inferno 2012 Toronto/Nashville
Click the photo above to rewatch!
3 boys in the family
How To: Fairy Portrait Composite Video
Click the image to get your fairy learning on!
Flags, Anyone?
Marian took an informal poll to see who uses flags (not the red, white, and blue kind) in their
studio. Does anyone remember these or know what they do? Click here or above to
show off your expertise.
Home made mushrooms
Click above or here for a gem of a tutorial on making your
very own fairy mushroom.
Yours in Photography and all things NoBs,
Gabi Wright
Bull Pen Print Show December 16th, 2015
Join us. All are welcome.
The next noBs photosuccess Bull Pen Print Show is scheduled for December 16th, 2015.
A note from Ernie Basciano, our Bull Pen moderator:
Email up to a maximum of 3 images (NoBS Members) or a maximum of 2 images (for non-members) (unique images, not a series of similar ones) to me at bullpenprintshow@outlook.com and be sure to put “Bull Pen” in the subject line.
- I will send a confirmation back to you when I have received your entry.
- Images should be named with the title of the image.
- If you do not receive a confirmation email please let me know in case I didn’t receive your submissions.
- Please resize your entries to 1200px on the long side, jpg only. Watermarks are NOT allowed.
- Name your image as the title for your entry.
- Give your images a title that is suitable. Use the title in the file name so we can track it easily.
- Judges will each recommend the image as either Not Accepted, Accepted, Merit, or Excellence.
- We use PPA, PPOC, and WPPI style print competition levels.
*Not accepted= means it does not meet the minimum level requirements to “hang” as they say.
*Accepted prints= (at these events) will be put on display in the print room. And win a ribbon.
*Merit= means it’s a better image yet. Has reached a higher level of visual impact and accomplishment.
*Excellence= is the highest achievement
If you were to attach a numerical value, not accepted 79 or less, accepted would score an 80 of higher, merit 85-95. Excellence would score 95+
ABOVE: Doug Gibbons…winner first place and third in our November 2015 Bull Pen Print Show..
Congrats Doug! Doug received a beautiful certificate, $200.00 in cash and a Topaz Labs Plugin of his choosing…
First place winner gets $200.00 hard cold cash.
Second place winner gets a much valued online or in person consultation with Maggie Habieda (worth $500.00!)
Third Place winner gets a TopazLabs Plugin…of their choosing.
Send in your submissions to Ernie. Join us during the event as we run it live via webinar…HERE
Friday Wrap Up, December 4, 2015
WEEKLY WRAP UP November 27th, 2015
From the noBs photosuccess Inner Circle Members forum
If this site doesn’t spur with you with creative ideas, that you could toy with, I don’t know what will.
Click on editorial choice, to see the different Volumes. WOW!! CLICK HERE
Studio Tour With Maggie
Curious about what a successful studio looks like inside? Take a ride with Rob
as he gets the inside scoop for YOU at Maggie’s gorgeous studio.
Click here for the video.
Photographers With Conceal & Carry Permits
Do you pack “heat” while out on a shoot (excuse the pun)?
Many a photographer has been the victim of theft and assault
and a small percentage have permits to carry and conceal
guns in order to protect themselves. What do you think?
Click here to give your thoughts on this somewhat controversial
and timely issue.
December 16, 2015 Bull Pen Print Show!
It’s time to get your entries in to bassphoto! To get the down low on the rules,
entry deadlines, as well as to find out what goodies are at stake, click here.
Mine is almost a foot long!
Now, now… get your minds out of the gutter. We’re
talking foot long fluorescent bulbs for DIY Westcott Spider lights.
To read more, click here.
Cinematic lighting in photography
Improv’s looking for some lighting inspiration.
If you know of any other photographers using cinematic
lighting in their work, jump into the conversation here.
December Lighting Mastermind Replay is up!
Click the image above, or here, to get to the video.
Selling reprints from Fairy Day
If you’ve run a fairy day event and are looking
to maximize your reprint sales, etc. Click on the
photo or this link as Rob is continually adding
new info. The latest should be a real gem for all.
Some recent images
Jason keeps hitting homers out of the ballpark and
still is looking for critique for the gang. That’s
the recipe for success – staying humble and hungry.
Click to read on.
Yours in Photography and all things NoBs,
Gabi Wright
Friday Wrap Up November 27, 2015
WEEKLY WRAP UP November 27th, 2015
From the noBs photosuccess Inner Circle Members forum
If this site doesn’t spur with you with creative ideas, that you could toy with, I don’t know what will.
Click on editorial choice, to see the different Volumes. WOW!! CLICK HERE
New Affiliation
Rob’s a big believer in affiliation marketing. It helps build your brand and gives your name much more “authority” in your area, by, well, affiliation….choose wisely…:)
Click here to read more.
New Sony A72 On Location With Theatre Pics
This was Rob’s first opportunity to play with the new Sony. “Wasn’t sure how it would work out, but man, it was great. Often i have to get up on the chairs or a ladder, but with the reticulating back screen I can lift the camera way high and still see the back of the screen. Easy.”
Click here to see more results.
November Bull Pen Replay is up!
In case you missed the November show, click here or above for the replay link!
Tana Lemay – Principles of Design- Studio Decor Principles
Click the pic for access to the video.
What I Was Dealing With Today…
The dudes with the trucks and excavators finally made it after waiting all summer to pave the driveway on the one side of our apt building where our studio is located. Click to see more.
Strategy Call on Studio Management With The Studio Boss, Tina P.
Click the image above, or here, to get to the video.
Creative Cross Training with Brian DeMint Replay
Click here for the replay.
Bread and Butter – Winter Season
Eduardo asked, “What do you guys do to survive, during winter months, specially if you have no studio?”
Click here to read on.
Yours in Photography and all things NoBs,
Gabi Wright
Replay with Carole Honeyman-Huff
On Monday we had an amazing guest share some of her strategies, her story (amazing) and her current images she’s been creating using Corel Painter.
Carole talked about how she started in hotle management and segued into photography years ago, and one of her first jobs was as a commercial/editorial photographer in Saudi Arabia.
Her style and her eye really shows in her ability to create images that are well composed. I mentioned this during the convo, and she credits the fact that not only was she a starving student during her formal training, but that she shot on a 4″x5″ camera, and each image was to be created with intent. HHhhmmm..intent.
Something to be said about that.
She also credits having an accountability partner and a willingness to “do the things I need to do” to be successful.
Photoshop and painter are not there to “fix” bad images. Well said Carole.
Great presentation. Members access replay and download HERE
Friday Wrap Up November 20, 2015
WEEKLY WRAP UP November 20th, 2015
From the noBs photosuccess Inner Circle Members forum
If this site doesn’t spur with you with creative ideas, that you could toy with, I don’t know what will.
Click on editorial choice, to see the different Volumes. WOW!! CLICK HERE
Curved comfort for your monitor?
Let’s discuss….is it good for editing? Or a passing fad?
CLICK THE IMAGE FOR POST
Chinese flash invasion…
Click image above for FlashHavoc.com reviews…
I know that everyone has different flash units, be it hot shoe or studio flash units. I ran across this article several months and I am wondering if anyone has any of these units? They are now marketed and branded under different vendors. CLICK HERE for forum thread
Join us for the next Bull Pen Print Competition on November 25, 2015 at 9pm!
The winning image will receive $200 in cold hard cash!! (via paypal)
Second place image wins an exclusive hour long tutorial with award winning photographer
and digital artist Maggie Habieda of Fotografia Boutique.
Third place image receives a Topaz Labs PhotoShop plug in.
Click here for all the details.
Wedding/Bridal Shows
Ben wrote:
“Hey Everyone,
Need some help/tips on how to best prepare for a wedding/bridal fair/show.
This is my 1st show so I’m wondering what to bring….obviously album samples
and some samples of my work, business cards….. but how about contracts,
or hand-outs, vouchers etc??” Click here to read more.
Entering Prints and Judging Competitions
Folks, I want to start helping everyone out by teaching the rules and regulations on print competitions.
Print competitions, although not the be all, end all, are an excellent way to master the basics of
impact, composition and the technical side.PLUS, I want to enhance the posting of images within
the new site to follow certain guidelines.
Click here for more info.
Frontline With Carole Honeyman November 18 REPLAY!
She’s worked in Saudi Arabia as a photographer…she’s from Scotland, and
she lives and works in Olympia,WA, USA.
Carole decided to make her work stand out by applying paint techniques. If you
missed the webinar, click here for the replay.
Creative Cross Training with Brian DeMint November 24, 2015
Brian is back! Creative Cross Training.
This time, he’ll be digging into equipment and lighting….a la DeMint!
This unique class focuses on expanding your creative and technical abilities
through what Brian refers to as “Creative Cross Training”.
Also, Brian will be deconstructing images from his most recent
work and sharing his creative strategies. Brian also brings experiencing other
fine arts and processing them so you can influence your own work.
For those who are open to learning through non-traditional photography
training methods a plethora of knowledge.
Click here to find out how to register.
Photoshop Marketing Templates and Photoshop Actions Exclusively for Members
Marketing templates and photoshop actions included in the forum, and more added all the time…
Members click here to get your hands on these goodies.