brian demint

The size of the camera gear used is inversely proportional to the talent of the photographer…

April 9, 2018 By Robert Provencher 1 Comment

I teach a photography 101 class through the local library in our city. I actually enjoy it. So do the attendees. Go figure.

I tell them I am not going to teach them everything they need to know about their cameras and all about the tech talk owners manuals stuff.

That, I remind them, will leave them way more confused then when they started.

What I do teach them is the basics of exposure, and we dig hard and deep into seeing light.

And composition.

See, the way I see it, learning basics of ISO, aperture and shutter speeds, in other words, exposure, and learning how to see LIGHT, and understanding how composition works, are the most valuable and important foundations of what I remind them is, over and over, what photography is all about: Painting With Light.
Nothing more.

And I drive the point home that it’s NOT the camera.

Case in point….Brian DeMint….that’s him in the image on the left. His story he’s told a million times, is that he bought a basic DSLR at the local Best Buy years ago and started his photography journey.

Hell, he didn’t even know the lens came off. And he’s never been too proud to admit that.

If you look closely at the image to the left you can see Brian’s light. A 12$ garage light from WalMart.

That, and his basic DSLR from Best Buy and he’s mastered some very creative images. See the two below.

Brian knows how to see. And he understands this at a deeper artistic level than most.
I want to be like Brian.

I always love telling my class the Brian Demint story. When I show the images (below) they literally roll back and go whoa! Point made.
That’s why I’ve host numerous webinars and live events where Brian taught us his deepest secrets to seeing.

That, and a seriously twisted offbeat sense of humor.

You can watch my first ever webinar with Brian HERE This is free to all. And it’s very good. Swear words and all.

If you’re a member of noBs photosuccess you can access many more presentations with Brian in the Creative Cross training series HERE

Here’s Brian live at the Nashville Inferno with Brian HERE with his 12 dollar light.

And here’s Brian live at the Toronto Inferno HERE again, with his Walmart lighting.

As I said…..it’s not the camera.

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Brian DeMint Secrets to Seeing

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Your clients buy the artist more than the art- A webinar with Thomas Dodd

December 5, 2017 By Robert Provencher Leave a Comment

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“The more pictures you see, the better you are as a photographer.”
~Robert Mapplethorp~

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Fave podcast: Joe Rogan

Some quotes…..:

“Texture is critical.”

“Model selection is the most important part of an image.”

Have an elevator speech. They buy the artist more than the art. This is influenced by how you present yourself, what you say, how you look. Do you walk in looking like an artist?

This matters: “The way you talk about yourself. The way your work. The way you present yourself.”

Have multiple streams of income.

15% commission paid to affiliates who show his work.

Getting grants for art is all about being a good writer. Reporters are lazy. They will run with the bio and the press release you give them.

Start small, ascend your way up through the ranks. It’s all about people.

Think like a rick person. They spend money on things they value. Easiest jobs seem to be the ones who pay the most.

Painters are open, photographers not so much. “What is currently popular is on it’s way out.”

Copy right and key word all your online files. Blog twice a week, even if you’re not a good writer.

Think of social media not as promoting, but as sharing.

In an industry where so many of the blind follow the blind, he’s a refreshing voice…

October 13, 2016 By Robert Provencher Leave a Comment

Friends in photography,

Brian DeMint is one of my favorite photography peeps.

In an industry where so many of the blind follow the blind,
he’s a refreshing voice.

Why? Mainly because he’s good. Dam good. His artistic shooting skills
are through the roof.

He’s rocket-engineer NASA level smart when it comes
to art. And photography.

He knows how to create a visually stunning, high impact image.
And do it over and over and over again. With bar bones minimal lighting
and props.

Most times he uses a basic kit lens and Best Buy prosumer camera. That, plus whatever
minimal props he can scrounge from the hotel lobby or borrow from someone in the audience.

No fancy cameras or prime 1.8 85MM lenses for this dude.

He proves my point that I’ve been yammering for decades….”It’s ain’t the equipment!”

I see it over and over, this mindset that “when I get that lens or that camera…”

Brian has the ability to see, really see, and he shares this skill with us
all the time.

Every year he’s busy running around giving live shooting demos and he packs
the house with eager fans.

People love him…because he’s real, he’s legit, he’s stratospherically creative, he’s funny
as hell and often, because of the “no filter, foot-in-your-mouth syndrome” (I suffer from this, so we got
sympatico on this one buddy) he says exactly what’s on his mind.

With Brian, you get the whole deal. The whole enchilada. No piecemeal, small portion
served out.

He’s like a tsunami wave of creativity where most are ripples on the lake.

And tonight he’s rocking the boat again in our on going Creative Cross Training….

Join us….9:00PM EST Thursday, October 13th CLICK HERE

If there’s room, you may be able to submit an image or two for Brian to critique (he’s critiquing ten images only!)

See you on the dark side….

Yours in photography and success,
Robert Provencher

Friday Wrap Up April 8, 2016

April 10, 2016 By Gabriella Wright Leave a Comment

CANADA - CIRCA 1950s: Reproduction of an antique photo shows girl and boy posing with Christmas gifts in his hands

WEEKLY WRAP UP April 8, 2016

From the NoBs Photosuccess Inner Circle Members forum

Get Ready For The Next Bull Pen Print Competition on April 21st!

Don’t miss out on this; we expect a SELL OUT! Get your
submissions in and increase your chances to WIN cash: Enter here.

Wizard of Light April Podcast – Now Up!

Listen

Brian DeMint April 7th Creative Cross Training Replay

Have your images critiqued by Brian DeMint in the next
Creative Cross Training presentation!

Replay

Ready, Shoot, Aim

I’ve witnessed a few friends who started businesses, and agonized over the set up phase, and
eventually nothing happened. Their ideas and dreams fizzled out.Frustrating. I think they lacked
a BIG vision and thought the details would somehow make it happen.

More…

Yes, I Have Lost My Marbles!

For those of you who watched the Fuzzy Duenkel webinars, he mentioned that
whenever he is on location in a house, he will hold out his hand to “see” the existing
lighting that is in the room, so he can use it, modify it, do whatever he needs with that
light, to make his portrait.
Read More

A Grand Master

Head over to this post to give Neil some feedback on this portrait
of a Masonic Lodge Grand Master. And no, this isn’t
a member of ZZ Top!

Beard

My Website Circa 1999-ish

Everyone’s gotta start somewhere. Rob shares
his website circa 1999. Do you think this would
still work today?
Click for more.

Canon 600ex-RT Flashes

Here’s a great discussion on strobe lighting
and equipment. Hop on over to read more.

Yours in Photography and all things NoBs,

Gabi Wright

Friday Wrap Up April 1, 2016

April 3, 2016 By Gabriella Wright Leave a Comment

CANADA - CIRCA 1950s: Reproduction of an antique photo shows girl and boy posing with Christmas gifts in his hands

WEEKLY WRAP UP April 1, 2016

From the NoBs Photosuccess Inner Circle Members forum

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Get Ready For The Next Bull Pen Print Competition on April 21st!

Don’t miss out on this; we expect a SELL OUT! Get your
submissions in and increase your chances to WIN cash: Enter here.

Lighting Mastermind Replay

Catch Rob’s recent Lighting Mastermind webinar via this link.

Brian DeMint April 7th Creative Cross Training

Have your images critiqued by Brian DeMint in the next
Creative Cross Training presentation!

Behind The Scenes of Descension

“I recently won 1st place in the March Bull Pen Print
Competition with the image below entitled Descension.
Here is a behind the scenes look.” Read more.

Reminder: Google NIK Collection Now Free!

In case you were hiding under a rock somewhere in
the Pacific…. Previously
priced at $149, the NIK Collection is now
free! Get your free copy here.

Using Canva

Canva.com is a very cool site that we can all use for our studio marketing.
I recall hearing about it from Maria Forleo and recently on Bruce Hudson’s
podcast, so I signed in again and started playing.
Click here for more info.

Getting Started In Pet Photography

Advice from Rob for newcomer Gene from South Africa
who wants to specialize in pet photography….“You’re gonna wanna
start with Margaret Bryant’s stuff on dog photography….it’s top notch.”
Watch the replay Margaret’s webinar here.

Food Photography

I’ve been considering for a while getting into food photography. When
I shoot weddings, one of my favourite parts of the day is the details and
the food … photographing it, I mean ? As a result of that, I’ve been asked
by several venues to photograph their property and one of them was a restaurant
so they prepped all of their meals for me. It’s quite satisfying to see their website
setup with 90% of my photos …

If you’re into food photography, jump in and share who inspires you!

Yours in Photography and all things NoBs,

Gabi Wright

Friday Wrap Up March 25, 2016

March 26, 2016 By Gabriella Wright Leave a Comment

WEEKLY WRAP UP March 25, 2016

From the NoBs Photosuccess Inner Circle Members forum

Get Ready For The Next Bull Pen Print Competition!

Next Bull Pen is April 21. We expect a SELL OUT. Get your
submissions in and increase your chances to WIN cash: Enter here.

Family Near & On The Beach

“Building my “portfolio” with more family sessions down
here in Costa Rica…..Small softbox, SB800, reflector……
in open shade. Sony a7rii and Batis 85MM 1.8 lens. I’ll talk on
these some more in a soon to happen Lighting Mastermind session….”

Read more

Brian DeMint April 7th Creative Cross Training

Have your images critiqued by Brian DeMint in the next
Creative Cross Training presentation!

March 2016 Bull Pen Replay Is Up!

Click here to watch.

Fire On The Beach

These guys enjoyed themselves so much the first time, they
asked Rob for a second shoot with the whole gang.

Look

Google NIK Collection Now Free!

If you don’t have this powerful software yet, here’s
a golden opportunity. Previously
priced at $149, the NIK Collection is now
free. Get your free copy here.

Hock Shop: Sweet Nikon Deals

You never know what you’ll find in the
Hock shop. If you’re in the market for
some Nikon gear, you’re in luck. Check
it out.

Get Your Website Reviewed

Tell me if you would like a full out, all out, no holds
barred review of your site. I’ll create a video and post
it in that forum for all to see, and benefit from.

Click here for more info!

Press Releases Anyone?

“I always wondered what would happen in the traditional
world of press releases, not really believing that they would
go away, as some thought, but would take on new formats,
angles, markets etc etc. I think I may have found something for
anyone else who asks the same question……”
Read more

Yours in Photography and all things NoBs,

Gabi Wright

Friday Wrap Up March 11, 2016

March 13, 2016 By Gabriella Wright Leave a Comment

WEEKLY WRAP UP March 11, 2016

From the NoBs Photosuccess Inner Circle Members forum

REPLAY: Lighting MasterMind Meeting With Special Guest, Warne Noyce

This presentation with Warne Noyce is loaded…we had an amazing and insightful prez…..
He shared many strategies on how he lights his sessions, all of which are paid sessions,
I might add, from hockey teams, to HS seniors and more…a gold mine.
Check it out.

A Little Help…

“Did this Volleyball team shot on Tuesday night and had issues with
the speedlite on the right side of the image.
Batteries weren’t recycling as fast as the one on the left.
This meant the right side of the team is in the shadows a bit.
As these things go with 14-15 year old girls, this is the only shot
where they are all looking at the camera. Is there a
way to “lighten up” the right side of the image?”
Click to read more.

Fire On The Beach

When you’re the new kid on the block, you’ve got to network to get out
the word about your business.

Rob’s been talking the talk and walking the walk in Costa Rica
for nearly three months and he’s been slowly but surely building
up his network. Throw in some personal projects to stay busy
and get the word out.

Click here to read more.

Time For Competition Cheerleaders

Neil shared a photo from a cheerleading competition he’s
been shooting for the past 7 to 8 years.
Stay tuned for additional photos from the competition.
Click here to read more.

Help Cleaning Sony Sensor

Rob’s got an issue with spots on his Sony sensor but needs help on how
best to clean it. If you’re experienced with it, drop by his post to chime in.

High End Retouching + free actions

Marian’s found a great website with tutorials and
free downloads for high end retouching.
Interested? Click here to get the link.

Bull Pen MasterMind – Packages and Bundling

How does your studio sell products? A la carte or packages? Here’s
a Master Mind replay on packages and bundling. It may change the
way you do business. To watch, click here.

Selling Images to Bands for Use on Promotional Pieces

We all struggle over pricing portraits, but what do you charge to photograph
an up and coming band who wants the photos for their promotional
pieces? Click here to read more.

Yours in Photography and all things NoBs,

Gabi Wright