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Pet Photography Business Essentials E-Book by Jaime Rowe

Jaime Rowe’s new Pet Photography Business Essentials E-Book is now available!

I had the pleasure of being able to preview this e-book before it’s release date today! It’s filled with valuable  information specific to photographers who specialize in pets. There is nothing else like it on the market. It’s a comprehensive guide to starting and running a successful pet photography business written by a leader in the industry. Jaime Rowe’s easy to read e-book is filled with all her secrets of the business… isn’t that what we’ve always wanted? To learn from the best?  As a pet photographer myself, I wish I had this guide when starting my business, but also found valuable information that I can use right now to improve my sales.

This book is available at a discount for a 12 hour period only. From 10am – 10pm today only, you can get this book for only $97.  After today, the price will be $197. Use promo code WOOF10 to receive $100 off!

CoverPetPhotography 300x231 Pet Photography Business Essentials E Book by Jaime Rowe

 

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Jaime Rowe - February 14, 2012 - 12:32 pm

Awesome! Thank you for the review! Go Pet Photographers! Woo Hoo!

Preschool Starter Kit

It’s that time of year for springtime preschool photos and for a limited time, you can get 15% off!

The 15% off coupon is valid through February 15th. Code: BEMINE15

Get your preschool fundraising portrait program off to a great start with this easy-to-use set of business forms and PSD layered class template. Included are 4 customizable MS Word forms including proposal letter, parent letter, fundraiser info with package options, order forms and service contract. A 5×7 layered PSD template is also included to create your class composites. Helpful information is also included to guide you through the portrait fundraising program. DISCLAIMER: Please seek legal counsel to review each of these documents before using them with your business. Laws vary from State to State and these documents were NOT drafted by a lawyer so you may need additional language to protect you and your business.

These files were created using Adobe Photoshop CS3 and utilize layer masks, but do not have groups or smart layers so the templates are more likely to be compatible with most pro versions of Photoshop.

These files have not been verified with Photoshop Elements and cannot be guaranteed to work with that software.

KimHill Preschool Starter Pkg Preschool Starter Kit

Check out many of Kim’s other great products at Resources 4 Photographers.

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Debjani Dev Ganguli - March 22, 2012 - 1:52 am

Want to start a pre school. Want starter kits (complete). Want estimate. Looking forward to your response.

Regards,
Debjani

Member Spotlight – Emily Krbec

This week we spotlight one of our talented members, Emily Krbec, a Caledon, Ontario photographer.

EKP 01 Member Spotlight   Emily Krbec

Tell us a little bit about yourself.

I’m a 20-something mama to one very spirited 2 year old boy. I am married to my high school sweetheart and polar opposite. Our family a little quirky, and very silly. I’m slightly obsessed with purple. I honestly believe in faeries. And I try to keep a smile on my face at all times.

EKP 02 Member Spotlight   Emily Krbec

Where do you call home?
Wherever my boys are. Right now, that is in Caledon, Ontario.

EKP 03 Member Spotlight   Emily Krbec

How long have you been doing photography?

My love affair with photography started in high school, but the business side of things didn’t come about until after my son was born. I am now in my 2nd year of business and am loving every moment of it!
EKP 04 Member Spotlight   Emily Krbec

How did you learn photography?

I studied photography in college, and learned a lot about the basics, but feel like the real learning started afterwards, when I discovered the awesome photographer community online. I realized that portraits can be so much more than I had ever learned at school.

EKP 05 Member Spotlight   Emily Krbec

Who is your biggest influence/inspiration?
I’ve got inspiration flying at me everywhere! I like to get my daily dose of pinterest, check up on my blog reader, and look for local talent to share on my site The Friendly Photographer. I also gain inspiration from the everyday shenanigans of my son, traipsing through the aisles at the thrift store, and just living life! I also currently have a photog crush on Michele Anderson (Pinkletoes Photography).

EKP 06 Member Spotlight   Emily Krbec

Do you specialize in a certain area of photography? What kind of photographs make your heart sing?
I love to photograph newborns, children, and their families. I’m in love with images that are honest, unexpected, and beautifully lit. I love colour, but can also fall in love with a gorgeous black and white.

EKP 07 Member Spotlight   Emily Krbec

What’s in your camera bag? If you had to choose just one lens, what would it be?
I love my Nikon D700, and like to pair it with my 50mm 1.4. What a divine combination! I’ve also recently acquired a 24-70mm 2.8 and have been loving using it for sessions with speedy toddlers!

EKP 08 Member Spotlight   Emily Krbec

What’s your favorite photography accessory/extra?
I pretty much love my new Kelly Moore hobo bag

EKP 09 Member Spotlight   Emily Krbec

What does 4TLOF do for you & your business?
4TLOF gives me a place to talk shop, so I don’t have to annoy my husband every second of the day! It’s a place where I can chat with trusted professionals about all the nitty gritty details of my business.

What does being a part of 4TLOF mean to you?
Being a part of 4TLOF means being a part of a fabulous group of women, all working towards similar goals and helping each other achieve them!

Random getting to know Emily questions:

sweet or salty – sweet
morning or night person – either, as long as there’s tea
if you could meet one person, living or dead, who would it be? – Myself, 20 years ago – that would be crazy!
favourite quote – Turn your face to the sun, and let the shadows fall behind you – Maori proverb
If you had one wish… – to be eternally happy
I could give up every food except for… – ice cream

EKP 10 Member Spotlight   Emily Krbec

Where you can find Emily on the internet:
www.emilykrbec.com
www.facebook.com/emilykrbecphotography
www.twitter.com/emilykrbec
www.pinterest.com/emilykrbec
www.thefriendlyphotographer.com

Thanks, Emily! It was fun getting to know you a little bit better!

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Kim Hill - January 30, 2012 - 7:50 am

Great interview. :) Loved getting to know more about you, Emily. Your work is lovely.

Stacy - January 30, 2012 - 9:15 am

I loved reading through this interview! Your work is awesome, Emily!

tamsen - January 30, 2012 - 10:49 am

i adore you- you’re so cute! great interview!

Kelly Q - January 30, 2012 - 11:19 am

Beautiful work Emily! So fun getting to know more about you!

Melissa - January 30, 2012 - 12:56 pm

Emily!! Love your interview, it brought a smile to my face today!! :)

Jenny - January 30, 2012 - 2:11 pm

Love your work Emily… just gorgeous! So fun to get to know you better!

Kay Pickens - January 30, 2012 - 2:53 pm

I just love your work, Emily. Such great photos. It was fun to get to know you better!

Tracy - January 30, 2012 - 9:31 pm

What a fun interview! I feel like your personality shines through your work. Awesome!!

Mary Ann Allin - February 1, 2012 - 9:25 pm

Funny how Mom can still learn things about her own daughter! You know I am a fan and majorly biased. I love you, your “boys” and your work. Proud does not totally describe how I feel. In awe works well. ❤

Fine Art Friday

A group of photographers from our forum got together and set up a monthly challenge we call Fine Art Friday. The last Friday of each month we are going to post photos that aren’t our typical portrait shots. They are ones that we consider fine art.

There is no universal definition of Fine Art Photography. Sometimes you just feel it when you see a photograph. A photograph that one person might consider fine art, might not say “fine art” to the next viewer. Fine Art Photography is more about the photographer’s creative vision for a photo.

We have members doing macro work, still life, florals, landscape and everything in between. It’s been exciting to try new things and see our visions unfurl.

If you’d like to see our photographers’ work, we’ve created two blog circles. Feel free to jump in and circle through the blogs. We hope you enjoy your trip!

Start here for Fine Art Friday Group One – Rachel Noah a Camas WA Photographer
Start here for Fine Art Friday Group Two – Story of Life Photography Bergen County NJ

We wanted to give a shout out to another fabulous Fine Art blog circle created last year by the talented Nichole Van. I have admired her work for years and been to two of her fabulous photography workshops. She is one of the most creative photographers I’ve ever met. She has some photos that, quite simply, just take my breath away. Nichole’s group is called Elevate-A Fine Art Exploration and the photographers participating in it have shared some amazing fine art photographs. Pop by her blog and check out their circle. This is my favorite of her Elevate-A Fine Art Exploration series and a great place to start.

Just because I can never write a blog post without adding a photo… here was my second choice for this month’s challenge, the photo that didn’t make the cut but still sings to me:

female cardinal in snow 9302 Fine Art Friday
In the depths of winter I finally learned there was in me an invincible summer. ~ Albert Camus

Kay Pickens is a photographer in Columbia, MO and St. Louis MO. She loves to photograph the birds out her office window in all types of weather but as a sunshine, warm-weather-loving woman, photographing the birds in the snow is one of the few parts of winter she enjoys…

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Personal Photography Projects for 2012

Twenty-twelve. The new year hits. Time to make goals and start fresh. I love a new year. It seems like you have a fresh blank slate to start over with…and create of it what you will.

New Years Eve Personal Photography Projects for 2012

This year many of the photographers on our forum are doing some kind of personal photography project. Time to up the artistic juices and refill the creative well.

There are all types of options for personal photography projects. 365-where you shoot a photo a day. Or a 52 week projects where you shoot a photo a week and post it online. Sometimes these 52 week projects have themes, or you can share them with a friend. A my world/your world look on life.

There are 50 days of taking a photo with your 50mm lens.  Britt Anderson, a photographer on our forum, is doing…85 days with her 85mm lens.   Or 35 days with your 35mm lens–you get the picture. (pun intended)

Many of the women on the forum are doing Project Life this year. Sometimes we are so busy taking pictures of other people and families for our businesses that we neglect to take photos of our own families.  Many on the forum are making a commitment to take time to capture more of their own families this year.

Other popular options for photography projects:

- macros
- self portraits
- pick an object that means something to you and shoot it in different locations in different lighting
- My town. Shoot all those sights around your town that you haven’t made time to go capture.
- One location in different seasons and different lighting
- Sunrises or sunsets
- architectural shots
- landscapes
- food photography
- night shots
- learn a new skill or technique like off camera flash
- pick a grittier topic like homeless, or single moms, or homecomings or any topic that grabs your imagination

 

There are so many options out there where you can forget your biz for awhile and just shoot a project that means something to you personally. Something that will light that creative spark. Share them on social media like Facebook, Twitter, Instagram or your blog so people can follow along (and cheer you on).

Link us up in the comments if you’re doing a personal photography project in 2012. We’d love to see what you’re doing!

Kay Pickens is a Columbia MO photographer who has not quite made up her mind what her personal photography project for 2012 will be…but she swears she’ll make a decision just real soon now.

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Kimmie - January 9, 2012 - 8:25 am

Im doing the 52 Project: I do have a theme it is going to be my sons journey and battle with Epilepsy. Im doing my images on Instagram, you can follow me at @Kimmie70 on IG.

tamsen - January 9, 2012 - 5:49 pm

haha! i’m sure you will Kay ;) I’m doing a 13 Me and Mine project that I’m really excited about :)

Emily - January 10, 2012 - 1:27 pm

I really wanted to start a new personal project this year! i ended up deciding to do my very own project with a very unlimiting, unstructured format. This way I cant get mad at myself for missing a day or something ;) Here’s my link: http://www.emilykrbec.com/personal/

Kim Hill - January 13, 2012 - 4:56 pm

What a great idea to do Project Life. I hadn’t heard of that before. This year, I’m doing a Project 52 with a different theme each week. You’re welcome to check out my blog at http://kim2002.typepad.com/photos_by_kim_hill/ to see each week. I welcome anyone to post links to their own project in the comments on my blog. :)

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