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I’m really excited about the G+/Scott Kelby Conference getting under way today!
This afternoon I will be hosting a Photowalk on Fisherman’s Wharf. We are almost a full house and I’m looking forward to meeting everyone. Below is my schedule; if you are at the conference come by and say "hello"!
Mon 3 PM – Photowalk at Fisherman’s Wharf – Meeting Location is at the cable car turnaround near Ghiradelli Square
Tues 10:15 – 11:15 AM – Moderator for How to Stay Fresh on Google with Colby Brown and Brian Matiash
Tues 3:00 – 4:00 PM – One on One Portfolio Reviews with Erik Valind, Matt Kloskowski, Peter Hurley
Wed 10:15 – 11:15 AM – Moderator for Circling Strategies with Mike Wiacek and Brian Matiash
Wed 3:00 – 4:00 PM – One on One Portfolio Reviews with Colby Brown, Alex Koloskov and Erik Valind
While the sessions for the portfolio reviews have filled up, if you are attending the conference and wish to be put on the waiting list, head over to the Super 8 Lounge to put your name down on the list.
Pioneer Eddie Tapp joins host Catherine Hall and Leo Laporte to tell the story of how and why he switched to digital photography in 1993. Eddie explains the fundamentals of digital photography and what it means to get it right in the camera. As well as giving us must-know tips on post processing.
Eddie shares three of his favorite tips:
1. Use the 90% method of color correction basics. to minimize loss of information in a digital image.
2. Get the spots out!
3) Soft focus filter to soften the skin, yet keep the eyes sharp.
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Coming up May 22 – Interviews and more from the Norway trip!
Did you catch Trey Ratcliff’s last Variety Hour? Trey’s topic is about learning and improving your photography. Watch it on TWiT TV
Don’t miss a chance to watch or listen to your favorite photographers – download the TWiT Photo podcast on iTunes for free :)
Have questions, suggestions or praises? Please connect with us on the TWiT Photo Forum.
Are you still on the fence about going to the G+/Scott Kelby Photographer’s Conference next week?
The Conference organizers have been kind enough to offer a wonderful promotion for TWiT Photo fans and CHS blog Readers.
In addition to all of the Cool Stuff already included with the registration you will also receive these additional benefits:
$50 off of the $349 registration fee
2 FREE MONTHS of KelbyTraining.com access
An exclusive closed-door session with a conference leader (TBD) for our group
Please click for your exclusive Discount Code.
Sign up for my walk at Fisherman’s Wharf! We have 2 wonderful coaches lined up - Doug Kaye and Michael Bonocore not to mention some great prizes to give away, including a DataColor Spyder4 Pro
Frederick Van Johnson and Derrick Story join guest host Sarah Lane in a discussion about social media and how it has changed the creative world of photography. Find out how learning everything positive and negative about analog photography helped Frederick become the great photographer he is today. We also hear some stories of Frederick and Derrick from back in the days when they worked together.
Below are three of Frederick’s tips:
1) Define (and refine) your goals
2) Use the right tools. (Facebook, Pinterest, Twitter, YouTube)
3) Build a schedule, then test… rinse & repeat.
Coming up May15 – Photographer Catherine Chalmers and her amazing macro photography.
Did you catch Trey Ratcliff’s last Variety Hour? Trey’s topic is about learning and improving your photography. Watch it on TWiT TV
Don’t miss a chance to watch or listen to your favorite photographers – download the TWiT Photo podcast on iTunes for free :)
Have questions, suggestions or praises? Please connect with us on the TWiT Photo Forum.
Doug Kaye joins us this week and show us his unique perspective into the world of photography. With his analytical eye, he shows us how to be technical as well as creative when practicing photography.
Below are three of Doug’s tips:
1. Buy (and sell) used gear.
2. Use a service like Auction Sniper to get the best deals on online auctions
3) Get into printing your images
Coming up today! – Photographer Eddie Tapp
Did you catch Trey Ratcliff’s last Variety Hour? Trey and cohost Karen Hutton discuss how Social Media has affected artists and their opportunities. Watch it on TWiT TV
Don’t miss a chance to watch or listen to your favorite photographers – download the TWiT Photo podcast on iTunes for free :)
Have questions, suggestions or praises? Please connect with us on the TWiT Photo Forum.
Photography Illusionist Joel Grimes dazzles us with engaging imagery and a LIVE photoshop demo about streaking. Find out why being color blind has served as an asset, the secret to quick and easy compositing, and the importance of striking your subjects face with light.
Joel also shared 4 tips on how he creates his stunning images.
1. Get the best performance out of your lens
2. Choose the right strobe to freeze action
3. Photoshop tips: Selection/Cutout, Atmospheric light streaks.
4. Always use a tripod
Did you catch Trey Ratcliff’s last Variety Hour? He talked about the Google+/Scott Kelby Conference. Watch it on TWiT TV
Don’t miss a chance to watch or listen to your favorite photographers – download the TWiT Photo podcast on iTunes for free :)
This May 21-23 I’ll be speaking at the first G+/Scott Kelby Conference in San Francisco. Are you coming? I’m so excited to be speaking with so many talented photographers and Googlers.
On Monday afternoon, I’ll be hosting a photowalk on Fisherman’s Wharf. We have 2 wonderful coaches line up – our guest on Tuesday’s TWiT Photo show, Doug Kaye as well as the very talented Michael Bonocore We have have some really cool prizes lines up, not to mention all the wonderful sights and restaurants in the area.
Tuesday I’ll be speaking with Colby Brown and Brian Matiash about how to Stay Fresh on Google+. Do you want to learn how to attract more circlees? Check out our session. Wednesday morning I’ll be speaking with Brian again, as well as Googler Mike Wiacek on how to make the most of your circles. We will discuss how choose who to follow, how much content you want to receive (and share) and just how to leverage one of G+’s most popular features to make your G+ experience that much richer and interesting to you.
In addition to the seminars, there is an opportunity to have your portfolio critiqued, live shooting sessions where you will have ...
Sometimes when I get really stressed out about things anxiety will keep me from sleeping. All the things I need to do just race through my head and won’t stop. Fortunately this doesn’t happen often, but when it does, it seems like I’ll never catch up.
A while ago I tweeted about this, and was really touched by all the kind responses. It made me feel much better, and I wanted to say thank you to everyone.
Do you ever wonder what it means to have a Photo Agent? Watch this episode were Agent Frank Meo and Photographer Bruce Eisenberg discuss the necessity of an agent and tips on selecting the right one for you. Portfolio tips, misconceptions demystified of what an agent brings, and the bottom line of what it costs.
We also take a look at Frank’s book, Mind Prints, a book of visuals with…. no imagery. Yes, you read that correctly.
* Bonus: I give a LIVE in-studio demo creating soft dramatic lighting .
Many great tips were shared by Frank and Bruce in the show including:
Get Feedback: Speak to people and get lots of feedback on your "idea"
Seek help from Experts: Find people who are very smart and extremely helpful in areas where you lack expertise. This is a sign of strength not weakness!
Take your time and do it "right" – in the context of printing a book, framing a show, press release etc. Don’t hurry the process.
You must have blind passion from start to finish…
Did you catch Trey Ratcliff’s last Variety Hour? He discussed the new upcoming G+/Scott Kelby Conference. Watch it on TWiT TV
Tune in Tuesday April 24th at 1:30 to see special guest Doug ...
The past year has been a time of unprecedented growth and achievement at Catherine Hall Studios. From the weekly production of TWiT Photo –which, within just a few months, was named one of the top tech podcasts on iTunes–to an explosion of top-tier industry events and more-than-ever-before publications, to the debut of our groundbreaking iPhone app, Top Model Release. I’m both humbled and overwhelmed by the staggering successes that my extraordinary team and I are working tirelessly to achieve. And we’ve only just begun!
It is my great honor to announce two high-level positions that need to be filled to accommodate, cultivate, and expand upon the sweeping roster of projects at Catherine Hall Studios. Today marks the launch of my active search to find the best-qualified individuals to assume the roles of my CHS Sales and Account Manager and Online Marketing Specialist & Web Content Developer. I am genuinely seeking the crème de la crème to join my team, and am thus enlisting my trusted community of peers, colleagues, industry leaders, and followers to help direct the best-possible candidates my way. Do you know a deeply passionate individual who is a consummate professional, exceptionally motivated self-starter, devoted team player, rigorous intellectual, ...
