The grooms have proposed, the brides have said “yes,” and they’re now shopping. Are you ready to seize the moment at your local bridal fair? Before you get ready for the bridal fair, consult this important list of do’s and don’ts contributed by DWF members with years and years of experience with bridal fairs. Kick butt at your next bridal fair.
Reach Out, Live!
Did you get our Holiday Gift, last week? The DWF has debuted LIVE CHAT. After you befriend fellow DWF members, you can chat with them one-on-one, ala Facebook. It’s one more way to be a part of the DWF community and make connections. Take advantage by befriending some fellow DWFers, right now! Easy instructions
DWF Convention Registration Closed
And without further fuss and muss, the DWF Convention 2010 Sponsored by Simply Color Lab is now officially closed. We're looking forward to seeing so many of you down in Nashville in just a few short weeks! There will be some excellent partying, networking and of course, intense education from the finest photographers in the industry!
Click on over to the DWF Pro Forums to read all about it!
All Hail the New King & Queen!
All hail the King! David Getson! All hail the Queen! Petra!
Thanks toFinao for creating this contest, and awarding airfare, hotel, convention registration, and cash to both the new King and Queen, whom we'll see in a few short weeks in Nashville at DWF 2010.
Most important, thanks to each of YOU for your generous donations. Together we've raised $ 5,087 for The Soul Society. Since the DWF offered to match donations up to $2,000 on Monday Dec 14th, we'll kick in the rest of the way, as promised, bringing the total you've donated to $ 5,565... THANK YOU! And remember it's not to late for you to join David and Petra in Nashville. DWF Convention Registration
A Very Candid Skip Cohen
DWF Convention speaker Skip Cohen tells all, from being a parent’s worst nightmare to some of his best marketing advice for photographers. Check back next week for Part II of our interview with Skip. Be sure to visit his blog and website. Both are chock full of some interesting articles and great advice. Check out part I now
Cyber Monday Photography Deals
Every professional photographer I know loves a good deal and today is the day to find them online. We’ll be posting the hottest Cyber Monday photography deals for professional photographers right here on the DWF photographers blog! Some hot deals are popping up like Lightroom II for just $169. (That's like almost half off)
DWF Pro Member Dave Cheung says his story begins the day he fell in love with his Dad's old manual SLR. He describes himself as a husband, father, son, brother, friend, teacher, photographer, a lover of God and a student of life. Read our exclusive interview!
Also on the DWF blog sponsored by CPQ this week, Facebook ads learn a new trick, wo photographers "A Love Story" and have digital cameras effected the PRO market?
Black Foamy Thingy
We’re not going to try and sell you anything. But we will suggest you play around with a Black Foamy Thing.
It’s a light diffuser for your speedlight that you can make yourself. Click below to find out what a Black Foamie Thing is.. and see some shots provided by author and DWF Mentor Neil Van Niekerk. Oooo a black foamy thingy!
You've Never Seen A Bride & Groom Shot Like This!
Trust me when I say you've NEVER seen a bride and groom shot like this! A little bit Alice in Wonderland meets Flash Gordon with a dash of frozen in time reality is how I would describe this week's featured member. Head on over and check out our interview with Gabriel Rancourt now.
Also on the DWF blog sponsored by CPQ this week, Rick Astley gives up on your iPhone, building your own shopping cart, the ultimate guide to Karma and how-to suck less! See the pictures and read our interview now
H1N1 and Your Weddings
The discussion among DWF PRO’s begins with the death of a little girl who attended an October 24th wedding, and succumbed to H1N1. It’s raised a very serious question: How does an up close and personal wedding photographer deal with a highly contagious, potentially deadly flu.
There’s a lot of information, and a lot of resources here. Click here, join the conversation, and be prepared to make some hard decisions. Click to Discuss
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