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DWF Newsletter February 3rd 2010
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sponsored by Bay Photo Lab
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sponsored by
Bay Photo Lab |
February 3rd
2010
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DWF and Potraiture! |
 In
last week’s DWF newsletter, we announced the DWF is increasing
it’s commitment to portrait photography. Our PRO Portrait
Forum is full of activity already, and now we’d like to
introduce you to our newly-named DWF Portrait Experts.
Why these particular photographers? Each has a successful
business. Each has a stunning portrait portfolio. Some are
very well known. You’ve probably never heard of some, but
they’ve been quietly creating success in their own communities.
The one thing they all have in common is a strong desire to
help other photographers take it to the next level. And that’s
why we’re proud that they’ll serve the community as DWF
Portrait Experts.
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Meet the Experts! |
 Tamara
Lackey is a well-known lecturer who’s spoken before
thousands of photographers at
the DWF Convention, WPPI Las Vegas, and Imaging USA. She hosts
seminars and workshops, and owns the very successful Tamara
Lackey Photography based in North Carolina. Her work was
featured this past Sunday night on ABC’s Extreme Home
Makeover!Janice Morse and her husband own ADC
Photography in New Jersey. Janice believes in quality, not
quantity: Their studio’s average portrait sale comes in around
$1,700. Like so many DWF Photographers, she balances her
business between portraits, and the 15 weddings she shoots
each year.
Tony Cooper and his wife own TLC Photography in West
Virginia, where they have a 3000 sq ft studio, shooting
hundreds of portrait sessions each year. Tony is a firm
believer in continuing education: While heteaches workshops
and seminars, he also devotes strongly in education, 8 hours
each week to his own continuing education.
Chuck Arlund spoke last month at DWF Convention
2010, and leads shooting workshops. Many DWF members are
familiar with his awesome portraiture, as Chuck’s been an
active DWF member for years, frequently posted his work to
accolades!
Tina Wilson has been a DWF member for years! She’s
spoken at DWF Conventions and taught Children’s Portraiture at
DWF U live in Atlantic City. Tina leads workshops for portrait
photographers, while running her very successful studio in
Tennessee.
Paige Elizabeth joins our ranks as an expert in Pet
Photography. Paige says Pet Photography is a luxury some
owners can’t live without. Recognizing this potential profit
center, Paige has offered to educate the community about this
unique form of portraiture, which she says is NOT “just like
shooting kids.”
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Jerry Ghionis and Jesh De Rox Pix! |
 Two
renown DWF members got together and decided to shoot each
other. You’ll want to take a look at the beautiful images that
result when two of the best known photographers on the DWF
turn their cameras on each other in London.
Go straight to
the DWF Pro Art Forum for a look at Jesh de Rox and
Jerry Ghionis, each shot by the other!
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Share Your Portrait Promotions! |
 DWF
Portrait Expert Tony Cooper has started the discussion
about different ways to get clients in the door, offering a
couple that work so well for his own studio, including the Day
of Beauty. Don’t be shy about posting:
Tony’s asking you to join in the discussion and post what
works for you!
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DWF Classifieds! |
 Did
you know? You can subscribe (get email updates) about the
various DWF classified sections so you'll never miss a hot
ticket item?We've all read the Ebay horror stories and we
all know that selling high dollar camera equipment makes us a
target for scammers on those "other" auction sites. It's no
secret in photography circles that the DWF Classifieds
is the place to go to sell your used equipment. Buyers you can
trust, no listing fees, auctions or set prices, buy it now
options and best of all you get tons of qualified pageviews.
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John Mireles Climbs to The Top |
 DWF
member John Mireles is one of those members who's advice
you know you can trust. He's shown time and time again that he
has what it takes to stand behind his words. John quite
literally climbed his way into a photography career. From rock
climbers to a $30,000 single wall print John tells us how be
became a professional photographer.Also on the DWF Blog
this week: What photographers can learn from online dating
sites, The stages of a photographer, What is a moment and
more.
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Do You Get Discouraged? |
 The
phone’s not ringing enough. The inquiries slow. You wonder “is
it me?” or “is it the economy?” How do you keep focus at that
inevitable moment when things don’t seem so rosy? The big
secret is that even the best photographers have days where
they worry about business and booking, l especially this time
of year. DWF Pro members offer tips for dealing with those
days when you can’t see the silver lining..
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Inspiration and Practical Application |
 You
want both and your chance comes next week in Nashville, where
Chuck Arlund and Stephanie Zettl will join
together for a unique one-day event called “Inspiration,
Application, Advice—the Mentor Series Workshop.” This
seminar focuses on ways to find inspiration and confidence,
then after lunch you’ll shoot models around Nashville. In the
evening, you’ll review the images and get advice on how to
improve your work. Hurry! The workshop is just 8 days away on
Feb 10th!
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