So, who better to give advice to Erin and other photographers who are wanting to know how to get the most out of the best show in the industry? The interview below is the product of Erin’s questions and Skip’s answers and advice. This is the first of a series between Skip’s blog and ours featuring Skip and Erin as they go through the WPPI process together. Don’t forget to comment below with any questions or advice. Enjoy! We look forward to seeing you at WPPI. Erin Saldana: What sort of atmosphere, characteristics (and really anything else) can I expect from an experience at WPPI this year? Skip Cohen: Year after year WPPI is about energy and that’s probably what will hit you first. It
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Be the Photographer You Want To Be
Our friends and family love us, they want us to succeed, and they are the first to tell a little white lie to make us feel good about our passion. This may be hard to hear, it’s even difficult to type, because it’s a lesson I had to learn in the beginning and wish I’d had someone to tell me otherwise. The truth is, we all do certain types of photography well in the beginning, but not everything we do is brilliant. If I were you, the first thing I’d do is get away from your family and get new friends…just kidding… When I first started shooting professionally, my friends had given me a little too much positive feedback that, in a way, worked against
Introducing Inspire.Pictage.Com
You might have noticed that the Pictage blog has evolved recently. Besides the fact that we’re posting daily, we’re also now committed to featuring content that is primarily educational and instructional. Our goal is to enable your success by making the Pictage blog a destination for useful/practical articles and knowledge-sharing. So now where do you go for that valued inspirational content? Introducing — Inspire.Pictage.Com This new site is a respite – a place for you to go and nourish your creative soul. When you get there, we suggest that you read the welcome message from Jim and then have a look around. Most of all…be inspired! We also encourage you to contribute and join in the conversations. Thanks for all the continued support and feedback
PartnerCon NOLA 2009 – First Film
Below is part one of a series of films that will feature highlights from PartnerCon NOLA. Special thanks to Ron Dawson of Dare Dreamer Media! This film is especially emotional for us here in community, thank you for making PartnerCon 2009 our best ever! We are forever grateful for your support and inspiration. Planning is well underway for PartnerCon 2010! Save the date: November 16-18, 2010 New Orleans, Louisiana
Pictage Podcast with Dane Sanders
This episode of the Pictage Podcast features an inspiring conversation with Dane Sanders. Dane and Sara talk candidly about the year in review, what has happened in the photo industry and how to prepare for 2010. Dane also talks about the value of community and plans for the year ahead. Don’t miss out! Powered by Podbean.com
Pictage User Group Spotlight- Sonoma/Napa
Spread the love, join a PUG. Pictage User Groups are designed to facilitate communication and education among professional photographers on a regional level around the nation. There are over 55 PUGs located across the United States and in Canada. PUG meetings are open to both Pictage and non-Pictage members and are a great resource for professional photographers to network and grow. In our attempt to get photographers connected to local PUGs, we are featuring Pictage User Group Spotlights. In each spotlight post we will get to know the PUG through the PUG leader. We would like you to meet Megan Clouse of Megan Clouse Photography, Pictage User Group (PUG) leader in Sonoma and Napa. In the interview shown below, hear from Megan herself, what she loves about
Starting Out Right: OneDay Intensive (Worthy Workshops)
STARTING OUT RIGHT: ONE-DAY INTENSIVE 4 SPOTS LEFT!!! This is not a typical workshop. It’s not a seminar. If you’re looking for a day of learning more about your camera and shooting pretty models – this isn’t for you. On the other hand, if you’re ready to go deep – and get serious about your photography business, you can’t afford to miss this. You can’t afford to NOT start out right. Unlike most photography “workshops,” this isn’t about photography. It’s based on business principles to help you grow your business. Jason brings a background in management and marketing from working at as an executive at a Fortune 100 company, and the experience of starting – and building a successful boutique studio based in the midwest.
Pictage User Group Spotlight- New York City
Spread the love, join a PUG. Pictage User Groups are designed to facilitate communication and education among professional photographers on a regional level around the nation. There are over 55 PUGs located across the United States and in Canada. PUG meetings are open to both Pictage and non-Pictage members and are a great resource for professional photographers to network and grow. In our attempt to get photographers connected to local PUGs, we are featuring Pictage User Group Spotlights. In each spotlight post we will get to know the PUG through the PUG leader. We would like you to meet Brian Friedman of B-Freed Photography, Pictage User Group (PUG) leader in New York City. Hear from Brian himself, what he loves about being a photographer and what his
How to Push Yourself Beyond Your Comfort Zone
Be challenged to go beyond your comfort zone by Joe Buissink himself, through a question and answer opportunity on the Pictage forums. Join in the conversation to discuss art, life, business, and more with one of the industry’s best next Tuesday, December 22nd from 4-6 PM. At this time Joe Buissink will be available on the Pictage forums to answer your questions. You can start posting your questions now on the following forum thread, or wait until Tuesday to ask your questions. Either way be sure to tune in and get Joe’s answers. We look forward to seeing you there! Join the conversation here: http://forums.pictage.com/showthread.php?t=34665
Pictage User Group Spotlight- Central NY
Share the love, join a PUG. Pictage User Groups are designed to facilitate communication and education among professional photographers on a regional level around the nation. There are over 55 PUGs located across the United States and in Canada. PUG meetings are open to both Pictage and non-Pictage members and are a great resource for professional photographers to network and grow. In our attempt to get photographers connected to local PUGs, we are featuring Pictage User Group Spotlights. In each spotlight post we will get to know the PUG through the PUG leader. We would like you to meet Alice Patterson of Alice G. Patterson Photography, Pictage User Group (PUG) leader in Central New York. Hear from Alice herself, what she loves about being a photographer and what