A few days ago I wrote a post that painted a picture of what portrait photography might look like in some not too distant future. I told the story of Debra, an inspired entrepreneur who launches a very successful pro photo business with advanced consumer equipment and software, savvy social media marketing, and great people [...]
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Archive | June, 2009
Michael's Death Gives Us Perspective on Life
June 28, 2009
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The crowd waited in anticipation as the performer headed to the stage. His signature flooded jeans, white socks, and loafers made their way up the steps onto the platform. He turned his back to the audience, pulled down on his one white glove, and tilted his head down grabbing the end of his hat, striking [...]
Read moreThe Future of Professional Portrait Photography
June 24, 2009
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Once upon a time in the not too distant future, there’s a bright-eyed, inspired entrepreneur named Debra. Debra just loves photography. She decides it’s time for her to pursue her passion and take the plunge. D (that’s what her friends call her) decides to go down to Costco to pick up that new 50 mp [...]
Read moreThe "Marriage" of Social Media and Video
June 18, 2009
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A few years ago, when blogging was just starting to make its way into the visual arts community, there was a lot of talk about whether or not it made sense to have a blog. They were considered a waste of time. Something for people who didn’t have anything better to do. Fast forward to [...]
Read moreMentorship Program
June 15, 2009
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If you’re an up and coming event and/or corporate video producer looking to stake your claim in this business, I have a proposition for you. I’m putting together a mentorship program and I’m really excited about it. I’ve always had a passion for sharing what I’ve learned over the years, and I feel that a [...]
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