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DWF Newsletter November 4th 2009
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sponsored by Bay Photo Lab
November 4th 2009
Eight Hours ?!
dwfcThat's right. The DWF Convention sponsored by Simply Canvas will feature an 8 hour workshop with Jerry Ghionis. A 5-hour workshop with Cliff Mautner. Plus, both will head to the bar afterward and answer your questions. You’ll also attend a 5 hour workshop with Kevin Kubota. AND 5 more hours with Jim Garner.

DWF 2010 features something you won’t find anywhere else: Instead of quick 90 minute seminars, we’re proud that you’ll get deep, intense, workshops with the very best photographers in the business. Plus incredible seminars with Amy Deputy, Skip Cohen, Chuck Arlund, and now we’re adding Boudoir to the list, as DWF Mentor Critsey Rowe breaks down her awesome boudoir shooting.

 

One-On-One Mentor Sessions
dwfcDon’t you want to spend serious one-on-one quality time with an expert? The One-on-one Mentor Sessions have always been one of the most popular and important parts of the DWF Convention for years.

This year, some of the  industry's top professionals ready to sit down with you and offer ideas, advice, feedback and critiques tailored to your unique situation. Many of our DWF convention speakers as well as other experts will be donating their time for charity with these 30 minutes sessions. Come to Nashville, experience DWF Convention 2010.. and sign up for a mentor session right now!

 

H1N1 and Your Weddings
h1n1The 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.

 

Camera Danger!
cautionSure, it’s Photography 101: The first thing you learn is how to hold a camera. But do you hold your DSLR the right way?

Many photographers have developed some seriously bad habits, and at least one DWF PRO is paying a steep price. Painful injuries that have reduced arm strength and worse. Read her warning about breaking bad camera habits, and the medical reasons you should start now.

 

Let's See If You're Smart
help marketingFor the answer, click and find out, not only what a bride does after the engagement, but about a smart marketing opportunity.

And while you’re reading the discussion in the DWF PRO Marketing and Sales Forum, try not to laugh at some of the snarky answers.

Did You See the Top Knots Winning Images?
pdnPDN's Top Knots contest is well underway! PDN draws out some of the finest wedding photographers year after year to compete in their Top Knots imaging contest. The prize package is lucrative, and the street credibility is notorious! Among the many 2009 winners are some icons of the industry and DWF Pro members like Laura Novak, Jonathan Canlas, Elizabeth Messina, Anna Kuperberg, Justin Marantz, Carlos Baez and others! The images are simply stunning and inspiring!.
One-on-One With Sandy "Sam" Puc
samThis week on the DWF Blog sponsored by CPQ we're featuring our one-on-one interview with Sandy Puc. Beside being an totally freakin' awesome photographer Sam is a founding member of NILMDTS, she's on the PPA Board of Directors and she's a Canon Print Master & Canon Explorer of Light. How's that for an impressive resume?

While you're at the blog check out our other original content articles Shooting for the Cover, Album Design - Keep it Clean and don't dare miss the Uber Sexy Boudoir Photography Tee.

It's All At DWF U Sponsored by Mpix Pro
dwfuDoug McNamee and Henry Wang of Tilt-N-Shift have been providing us with some awesome posing tips and tricks for the bride and groom on the wedding day. Some of their great lessons include posing the bride and groom, posing the groom, seated poses and more as well as creating relaxed portraits and lighting tips and technique.

We've also got some great lesson content online by the illustrious Sara France. Tune in to view a tour of her awesome meeting space with some great tips and tricks on creating a welcoming space for brides. Also ready to go, Sara shares some of her album design techniques using Aperture!

It's Never To Late To Be The King (or Queen)
finaoFinao Albums is offering two DWF members a free trip to the DWF Convention in Nashville. By “free” we mean free airfare, free hotel, free convention registration, plus you get spending money!

Enter the contest now—it’s so easy: Just tell the world why you should be King or Queen of the DWF. Check out all of the goofball entries.. and then enter yourself!

Great Threads
DWF Student:
DWF Students can Attend the DWF Convention
Wedding Day Etiquette
Photoshop Challenge III

PRO Art:
Jerry Ghionis Shoots Video With the 5D Mk II (non wedding)
Do you Want to be Remembered?
Male Vs. Female Photographers. Are we Different? 

PRO Marketing & Business:
Full Screen Website?
How Involved are the Guys?
Is H1N1 Affecting Your Weddings? 

PRO Gear:
Which Monitor Caibration System to Buy?
Source for Cheap Flash Drives
Update Your Wordpress and Camera Times for Daylight Savings 

PRO Portraits & Boudoir:
Problem With Product Photography Client
Sunrise and Gold Hour Questions
Getting into Dude-oir

DWF PRO Community:
It's Official I'm Going! Are You?
Pictures From DWFers Own Weddings!
DWFers Discuss the Finao Delusions of Grandeur Contest 

 

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