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DWF Newsletter September 2nd 2009
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Sept 2nd 2009
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Right now on the DWF Wedding Photography Blog, our own Carli Morgan has details about very cool, FREE tutorials for creating Light Effects with Photoshop. You’ll also find out if gay weddings are putting money in photographers’ pockets. Plus album design and shooting tips, info about the Canon 7D, and more! Fresh articles go live on the DWF Blog every day—so make it part of your morning surf!

And we’re excited that CPQ Professional Photo Lab is now the exclusive sponsor of the DWF Wedding Photography Blog. Welcome aboard to the gang at CPQ!

David Beckstead's Digital Infra-Red Thread
becksteadDWF Superstar David Beckstead started an awesome thread about shooting Digital Infrared. If you're not familiar, a slight modification to your
DSLR and you've got a camera that captures images like none other. David and the rest of the DWF Pro community share some of their favorite Digital IR shots.

Online at Mpix Pro's DWF U
dwfuThis week we're featuring two solid lessons from two great presenters! First up is Mike Fulton from TriCoast with some awesome lighting info! A wizard with off-camera flash, he's going to show you how your wireless TTL actually works and communicates. Along the way he throws out some helpful tips and things to avoid to ensure your wireless flash works flawlessly--every time. Stay tuned, Mike has more awesome lighting lessons coming up in the near future!

Also up is the ubiquitous Kenny Kim with a solid lesson on how he uses Twitter for business. If you're thinking, "Bahh! I'll NEVER use Twitter!" Then this lesson might just be for you. Kenny shares some tips with how to dip a toe in the water, how to build a following and some ideas for using Twitter to promote your business.

Dealing with Demanding & Abusive Clients
whyDWF Pro Gloria shares an interesting story that climaxes with a client demanding the files, the cards and the camera!

Find out how she, and other DWF Pros deal with their demanding and borderline abusive clients so the next time one rears their ugly head you can be prepared.

Digital Wakeup Call Tour - Part 2
daveRenowned wedding photographer and industry educator David Ziser is kicking off Part 2 off his awesome tour! He'll be traveling the country teaching his infamous lighting techniques and other tips and tricks for making amazing images. Here is just a taste of what you'll learn from David:

• 32 Ways to make the best use of your on-camera and off-camera flash
• Composition with lens selections and camera settings for best results
• Magic bullet techniques for improving workflow
• Solid marketing principles that work even in a tough economy

Bonus: DWF Newsletter readers get $20 off! Use coupon code: DWFDWC09 when registering to take advantage of the offer.

Featured Member Interview with Yervant
yervantYervant has been a contributing member of the DWF since nearly the very beginning.

We've finally been able to sit down with one of the most awarded wedding photographers on the planet for this week's featured member interview.

Yervant attributes part of his success to the love of woman and offers this advice: “Just enjoy what you are doing and have fun.” If YOU are having fun, your clients see it, feel it and join in, the experience is worth more than any money, any award and any other thing in life. ENJOY and LOVE what you do than you leave this world a happy person for sure!

Video Fusion Meets Boudoir!
fusionDWF Pro member Lauren shares a recent session featuring a moving boudoir session. The imagery is both innovative and beautiful, certainly not to be missed!

Read on to find about how moving boudoir portraits work and look in practice.

Great Threads
DWF Student:
Looking for Feedback
Hello Fellow Canadians
What is TTL Metering With Off-Camera Flash?

PRO Art:
Handling the Awkward Engagement Session
Remember Yervant?
Jeff Ascough Shares his Secrets 

PRO Marketing & Business:
100 Facebook Friends A.K.A. Back Scratching
Questionable Situation - Photographer Signs Print
Giving Brides RAW Files? 

PRO Gear:
Which Battery Charger Do You Trust?
Canon Fanboy Gear Rumors
Today's Gear is There Room to Improve? 

PRO Portraits & Boudoir:
Demanding, Manipulative and Borderline Abusive Client
Really Cool Lighting Diagrams
And Here We Go My First Boudoir

DWF PRO Community:
DWFer Shoots Nine Inch Nails
Get Together With Other Photographers
MJ Songs at Weddings Will it Ever Stop? 

 

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