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DWF Newsletter December 30th 2009
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sponsored by Bay Photo Lab
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sponsored by
Bay Photo Lab |
December
30th
2009
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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!
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Is Blackish The New Whitish |
 Every
once in awhile you see something so cool that you have to show
everyone you know. You know, something like a stunning black
wedding dress. DWF Pro member Vanessa Hall shares with
us her "Blackish" dress.Also on the Blog this week, A
trip to Japan has Fundy waxing sentimental, Kevin Focht
reminds us that we have two eyes and DWFers clean house at an
international photography competition.
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The Market is Changing! |
 You’ve
heard it over and over: Customers have DSLRs, our industry is
changing, it’s getting harder to turn a profit.
Some well-respected DWF members are in the Pro Business
Forum, looking at different industries that have been
radically changed by technology. They’ve come up with some
great advice for adapting to OUR changing market. Plus
you’ll find links to some great background material.
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Bridal Fair Booth Makeover |
 Your
bridal fair is coming up in less than two weeks, it's at The
Four Seasons and you need to step it up! What do you do?!?
DWF Pro Danielle Fletcher poses the question in Pro
Marketing & Sales and other pros respond with helpful
suggestions and ideas!
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Too Busy to Post? |
 This
is a chill week for so many photographers—why not drop in on
the DWF, and post a comment?
If you’re always “too busy,” maybe today’s a great day to
introduce yourself, offer an opinion, or even lend someone a
little help. Posting is the only way to let people know who
you are, and THAT’S where the networking begins. We even have
a great place for you to get started..
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Learn to Pose Your Brides on DWF U |
 Posing
brides alone isn't always easy. There are many small tips and
tricks that can make a huge difference! Lowering chins, angles
and ways to describe what you want from your brides.
Henry Wang of Tilt-N-Shift takes the time to show us
more of his awesome skills! Tune in now for a solid, full
length tutorial on posing.
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Flying to DWF 2010? |
 There’s
a lot of confusion over the new air travel policies enacted
over Christmas weekend.
DWF members who’ll be flying to Nashville for our annual
convention have a place to share their flying experiences:
Travelling with cameras, what to expect from airport
security, and the ins-and-outs of this latest air scare.
Please post your holiday flight experiences, and help fellow
DWF photographers
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It's The Talent. Not The Tools. |
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You
want that new lens, that strap, that cool filter. But here’s
proof it’s not the equipment—it’s the artist that makes the
difference.
Spend a few moment in this DWF discussion, as you watch a
beautiful Ukrainian artist bring an audience to tears, as she
tells the story of World War II-- using nothing more than a
pile of sand. It’s simply amazing.
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Online Magazine: Focus on Weddings |
 Looking
for great news and ideas to help you build your wedding
business? Visit Focus on Weddings!
Put together by Guest Editor Skip Cohen this
premiere issue is well worth reading. This edition features
Jonathan Canlas, Dawn Shields, Vicki Taufer, Charles Maring,
Catherine Hall, Joseph Victor Stefanchik, Scott Bourne and
Brian Palmer. The icing on the cake is an image from Joe
Buissink's new book that was used for the cover shot!
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