Cameras are always changing, and the field of photography is always diversifying. As a result, if you are wanting to be in the field of photography you can Never Stop Learning. Personally I try to take a course at least once every other month – sometimes it just means repeating a course to get something new out of it, other times it is something totally new that the industry has to offer. It doesn’t matter, as long as I am challenging myself. The average full day class with a world class photographer works out to almost $1000 CAD/day, and I understand that this is simply not feasible for most (myself included-though I would absolutely love to attend an MJ2 Day Workshop)…but alas, there are many other ways to learn, even though the “experience” of shooting side by side, and the interaction you would like with your photographer mentor is not available. But there are ways to keep up with the latest in what you can offer your clients and take advantage of what your equipment can do for you. To begin, DVD training, it may not give you live interaction, however, you will have the advantage of reviewing it over and over. Next, E-Classes, many of these classes that you take will come with the option of purchase as well, so if you do find the information too much to take in all at once, you can review it later. Webinars are another option, and you are able to have an interaction with the speaker on these, either through voice or typed questions and comments. And of course, there is YouTube! If you ever want to know how to do something, chances are, someone has posted a video on it on YouTube. Below I have posted a screen captured for the site Creative Live – an incredible teaching tool which recently completed a week long class of epic proportions – putting them on the map for all time by having Jasmine Star teach for 5 Days, including shooting a wedding live! There are so many training resources out there; what are your favourites?
Tuesday, September 14, 2010
Monday, August 30, 2010
2nd Annual MA Photo Contest
Michael Andrew Photography is taking it a step up once again with his 2nd Annual Photography Contest, the Grand Prize being One Brand NEW Canon Rebel T2i With Kit Lens - (or A Gift Card of Equivalent Amount from BHPhoto)
The other 2 - 1st place winners will receive Canon Point and Shoot Digital Cameras (Or Equivalent Gift Cards from BHPhoto) 
All images must be submitted between: August 11th 2010- October 15th, 2010 at 11:59pm
Images must be taken between August 1st 2010 - October 15th,, 2010
Categories Include:
A. Portraits
B. Landscapes / Nature
C. Macro
D. Sports
E. Abstract / Textures
For complete details, the guest judges, and to check out Michael’s Blog click HERE.
Wednesday, July 28, 2010
Walmart & Facebook
Most of us post pictures on facebook. We share our images with our friends, and love to see our friends images. For those who are concerned as professional photographers however, you may wish to be aware that Walmart has hooked up with Facebook and now has an add on that allows you, to print yours, or any of your facebook friends pictures directly from the Walmart site. There are two options if you are worried about this, one is described in the video below – which is very easily laid out on how to block Walmart from accessing your account. The other point I would like to make however is to be sure you resize your images prior to uploading to Facebook. Firstly this will allow you to avoid that L O N G upload time of uploading a full size file. Secondly, if you resize your image to 800x600 or less, then the print quality that anyone would receive from trying to print your resized images would be pitiful. In addition, it appears that this is not currently available through Walmart.ca, only at the .com site.
Friday, May 28, 2010
Showit Tour
David Jay has just announced an upcoming Showit Tour. For those of you who are not familiar with Showit, it is basically a photographers best friend :D Showit allows a photographer to have control over their site using creativity and interactive software – but not needing to know anything about programming!! In addition to a variety of other opportunities you can take advantage of with Showit, the tour will have big name speakers AND with every ticket – YOU can Save A Life !
Here’s a little example of what’s in store:
For More Information Go Here ! Buy A Ticket – Save A Life!
Friday, May 21, 2010
Jessica Claire Workshop In New York City!
I found this first thing this morning. Jessica Claire is doing a workshop in New York City – Actually within my range!!! And, it could be absolutely free! Just click on the link to enter…all the while diminishing my chances :(…but that’s ok, the more the merrier!
Check It Out Here and let me know if you win!
