With our own Jeff Caplan as one of the judges, the DWF is very proud to be a part of PDN's Top Knots contest Here’s why you want to enter this photo competition: Great prizes, and winning work will be published in PDN, one of the photo industry’s top magazines. Did we mention great prizes?
Entering the contest couldn't be easier, simply upload your files along with your submission fee and you're in. Enter for the prestige. Enter for the prizes. Either way, there’s no need to leave the comfort of your cozy chair: PDN Top Knots!
Will SecS be The End of PJ Photography?
Yervant has started an intense discussion in the DWF PRO Art Forum about his experiments with Canon’s 5D Mark II video, and shooting video simply for succession of single frames- without any intention of creating a video for the client.
Yervant’s “how to” tutorial, and the discussion about the end of “capturing a decisive moment” have captured the attention of hundreds of DWF PRO Art members who are offering serious opinions. What’s yours?
DWF Featured Member Jessica Jones
This week's featured member hails from New Zealand and while she may have been flying under your radar that won't be the case after reading our interview.
Jessica Jones tells us "Do unto other..This is someone’s baby getting married, it’s a really big deal. It’s just so easy to do weddings every weekend, and forget how special they really are to the people experiencing them. The Golden Rule, if you want words to live by, I’d say choose those. They keep you honest, and always doing your best.". Read the Full Interview
Wedding. Divorce.
Shooting formals can be like herding cats. But when all of the parents are divorced, the formals can be like herding lions. With claws bared.In the Pro Business forum DWF members talk about the shot list, the tension, and how they try to create beautiful images against all odds.
You might recognize Gill as one of the DWF moderators but have you ever seen her work? If you haven't you're absolutely missing out. A motorcycle riding, sports car driving tattoo'd spitfire of an Irish girl. Gill is making a name for herself in UK wedding photography. In our interview she explains how a recent experience has changed the way she lives her life. Read the full interview
Commercial Artist Turned Photographer Meghan Aileen
A small town girl from NJ living in LA Meg’s roots may lie in illustration but her photographs are timeless and nostalgic. Meghan tells us we should "Try to educate our clients without getting annoyed with them. Structure your business however needed to not get burnt out, it is very dangerous to not love what you do any more in this business I think. So doing projects you love and having boundaries for work hours is really important I think. Not that I have that figured out! It is a constant struggle!". Read the interview
It's Good for You
The DWF is an absolute gold mine of information, but you could be making business contacts, getting wedding referrals, and growing your business on the DWF.
Get your name out there by posting, and you'll suddenly find that after a short while, you're meeting photographers. (If you don't like a response to your post, hit the notify moderator button- we'll take it from there) Get the full value of the DWF: Jump on and post! A great place to get started
Mautner Releases the First Images from the Nikkor 70-200mm VRII
DWF Expert and Convention Speaker Cliff Mautner is first photographer on the planet to post images from this latest offering from Nikon!
Cliff says, "The new Nikkor 70-200mm f2.8G ED VRII with Nano Crystal Coat is still a short month or so away from being available and I'm stoked to have one in my bag right now in order to see what it can do." Participate in the DWF Discussion. (not a member yet? check out our blog post)
Featured Member Ryan Brenizer
DWF Pro member Ryan Brenizer is a self described geek with people skills. Ryan started off as a pencil pushing journalist before settling in behind the lens.
Ryan tell us, this is a business you can't do well unless you love it and, in some way, love the people in front of your lens. Read our exclusive interview!
Infrared. Outasight!
Have you ever tried shooting some Infrared at a gig? A bunch of DWF Pros screw on an IR lens filter and capture images that are eye-popping different, and extremely cool!
Visit David Beckstead’s Infrared discussion in the DWF Pro Art Forum and you’ll see what happens when a very cool piece of gear is used by some extremely creative wedding photographers. Check out the all the infrared goodness now!
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