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Nico — Wed, 23 May 2012 08:05:15 +0000

Photosmith 2 was just released: two-way sync with Lightroom, batch tagging, smart groups, clever keywords and a slick new UI. Lots of improvements across the board

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Comment on 4 Ways To Be A Better Twitter User by Photographers in Barrie

Photographers in Barrie — Tue, 22 May 2012 19:05:28 +0000

Nice post, have tried wefollow with little success – likely did/doing something wrong however. Thanks for the reminder for Twitter use.

Comment on Are you using digital photography – or are you still film based? by Virtual Photography

Virtual Photography — Tue, 22 May 2012 15:42:38 +0000

Good luck Neville.

Comment on What Should I Name My Photography Business? by Virtual Photography

Virtual Photography — Tue, 22 May 2012 15:41:03 +0000

Farrah

You mention its a part time business while you get through school. Will you be keeping this and going full time after school? Is this a long term goal for you?

If not, I would keep it simple and go with your name. Its easy to do and easy to brand in a variety of ways while you work at it part time.

If you want this to be full time from this point forward, then it depends on your goals. Do you want to add other photographers down the road? Or are you going to be the creative artist all the way through? If its you, I would brand your name with it. If you want to grow it into something more, look towards a more brandable name.

I know you have several thoughts listed here – are the domain names available? That’s always my first check when I come up with a name. If not, choose again. You don’t want someone hearing your name – Flashbacks Photography – and typing it in only to find another studio.

Good luck
Lori

Comment on How To Develop A Great Senior Portrait Package by Virtual Photography

Virtual Photography — Tue, 22 May 2012 15:34:00 +0000

Good luck Kelsey!

Comment on Are you using digital photography – or are you still film based? by Neville

Neville — Tue, 22 May 2012 01:15:40 +0000

I might be unusual in that I started in Digital and now I am using film.

I have a FF Sony a850. A friend whose intelligence I trust said that Velvia 50 has it all over digital. So I bought a Minolta 700si because it can use the same Zeiss lenses I have for my a850.

After I bought the Minolta my friend sent me a couple of images that he said proved the superiority of film. He had taken side by side shots with a Leica S2 (Digital) and a Leica R9 (Film) and sent me the unedited results. I was very disappointed and think I have made a mistake in even considering film. Agreed, the saturation of the film image was richer but I know I could exactly emulate that in digital post. But what really struck me was the detail in the digital image. The resolution and local contrast control of the S2 image was vastly superior to my eye. Hmmmmffff. So what was this pro-film guy seeing?

As I said to him, I am committed but unconvinced. I will shoot the 5 rolls of Velvia 50 I bought to see if I can convince myself. I would like to be considered old-school and quirky and all that, but I am not optimistic about this one. I think it will take me a while to get through 5 rolls. :-/

Comment on What Should I Name My Photography Business? by Farrah Walton

Farrah Walton — Mon, 21 May 2012 20:53:54 +0000

I am trying to make what seems to be the most difficult decision I have ever made! I am starting up a small photography business on the side to get me through school while I also have another job. I have been trying to come up with a name for so long and my aunt, who is in the marketing field, helped me out with some names. However, I can’t decide what I want to do… go with a name with my name in it or go with another name just to be different since so many go with their name. I don’t want to narrow down any options becuase I’d like to do all different kinds of shoots from weddings to families to maternity, etc.
Here are a few names that I am having trouble deciding… If you could give me your opinion I would DEEPLY appreciate it!!
Farrah’s Focus..
TreasureSnap..
Flashbacks..
icMemories..

Any that you like and would pick if it were your own business name??
Farrah Walton

Comment on 8 Lies Newbie Photographers May Fall For by Barney Delaney Landscape Photography

Barney Delaney Landscape Photography — Mon, 21 May 2012 18:30:46 +0000

I experienced something of this while contracting in IT, thanks for opening my eyes to the print gag though, i can imagine thats an easy one to fall for!
thanks for sharing

Comment on How To Develop A Great Senior Portrait Package by Kelsey

Kelsey — Mon, 21 May 2012 15:56:25 +0000

Though I have been into photography half-heartedly for more than 12 years, I am just starting out in the world of professional photography (and, no, I am not there yet;). This article was so packed with fully useful information! I am so impressed. Thank you for the time you put into this article! I have book marked it and your site as well. I know it is going to be a useful tool in building my brand and my business. Thank you!

Kelsey~