|
|
|
DWF Newsletter May 5th 2010
|
sponsored by Bay Photo Lab
|
|
|
sponsored by
Bay Photo Lab |
May 5th 2010
|
|
|
Forums-With-Benefits |
 When
is the last time you had a peek at our membership benefits?
We've got some stellar offers and benefits lined up for you
including the lowest rates in credit card processing
available, and a swath of sign-up and renewal offers including
gift certificates from your favorite vendors like Finao and
Simply Color. Check it out!
|
|
The Oil Slick and Wedding Cancellations |
 As
the horrid oil slick laps at the shores of the Gulf Coast, DWF
Pro members are seeing a trickle of wedding cancellations.
Gulf Coast photographers are figuring out what to do about
the dreaded phone calls from clients who might want to alter
their plans.
|
|
Finao Portrait Faves: VOTE NOW! |
 It’s
been great to see the inspiring pro portraiture posted this
past month in our
Finao Portrait Faves contest.
This week, congratulations to DWF Pro Julie Weisberg
of San Francisco who wins week #3. Now, there’s one more Finao
10 x 4 mini flip book up for grabs: Head to the DWF Pro
Portrait Forum, and vote in the Week #4 contest. It’s your
last chance to win a Finao 10x4 flip book: The biggest little
thing ever!
|
|
Featured Member Johnny Tran is The Man |
 DWF
Pro member Johnny Tran is a Canadian photography machine!
From humble beginnings with his trusty 110 Kodak to his
stunning D700 images you won't want to miss our exclusive
interview with Johnny.Also on the DWF blog this week:
Running Your Business From Vacation, Fusion Photographers are
Breaking the Law, We review a Boudoir Book and Hanson takes on
the Blues Brothers.
|
|
From Russia, With Love |
 Joe
Buissink was teaching a class in Russia when the volcano
stopped air traffic across Europe. The guy who was supposed to
teach baby photography was stranded in the US.
Who’d have thought we’d see Joe Buissink teaching baby
photography in Moscow? Read about the Moscow odyssey and see
Huy’s images from the voyage around the volcano.
.
|
|
Bookings, Communication & Composition |
 Three
excellent lessons up on DWF U for you this week. On Wednesday,
Rosalind presented on landing better bookings including
details on where to find them.
On Friday Tim Coughlin wrapped up the final in his
series on communication styles and David Beckstead presented a
great series on complexity and lines. All of this, plus the
growing archive on DWF U right now.
|
|
Wedding Inspiration: Family Poses |
 Want
to see some interesting ways to pose the big family group
shots at your next wedding?
Some DWF Pro members offer their techniques and you’ll see
examples from formal to WAY informal in the DWF Pro Art Forum.
Even better: Post your family group shots!
|
|
It's A Good Time to be in Photography |
 DWF
Portrait Expert Tamara Lackey says there’s never been a
better time to start out in
professional photography. Tamara explains why she’s positive,
upbeat, optimistic, in a
world that sometimes seems filled with negativity.
Visit the
discussion in the Pro
Portrait Forum for an important lesson in managing your
expectations.
|
|
If you're unable to reach
the links above, login to the DWF. To read this email in
your browser visit the about us page and use the
newsletter link at
the bottom
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
All times are GMT -5. The time now is 10:14 AM.
