Product Review: WordSmith {what to wear} Guide for Photographers
411marketsource | September 23, 2008
The WordSmith {what to wear} guide is all that I heard about it and more! I love that it goes beyond dressing everyone alike! I was quite impressed with the professional wording and attention to details. The clothing advice was well thought out and illustrated.
I think one of my favorite aspects of the guide was that it allowed for different styles. Our clients do not all have the same style. They do not always even want the same style for all their portrait sessions. Joyce covers that by going over a variety of styles in detail.
So many clients really do want the amazing portraits they see, but they do not always know how to do their part. Well, this guide will have your clients on the right path to portrait success!
We all include a blurb or two in our client information about what to wear, but this takes client information to a whole new level. Now there is no need to take the time to try and create the perfect handout, Joyce Smith of Wordsmith has done it for you. To me, photography is a gift and knowing how to word something is a gift, too. Sometimes it is so great to have someone with a gift for something do it for us. Now, you can just shoot…your gift!
I also wanted to add one more thing. While I had heard many favorable thoughts on the Wordsmith {what to wear} guide, I had not heard about the “where to shop” resource in the back of the guide. There are actually some of us who are shopping impaired (I know the mind reels. lol), and it is so nice to have a list of great resources to share with our clients so they know where to shop, too. For someone like me, the “where to shop” resource alone is worth the price of everything all by itself! Clients are going to love this!
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September 2008 Best Image Photo Contest - Contest Ends Soon!
411marketsource | September 19, 2008
Sometimes I do not know what is harder about a contest…finding an idea….or deciding which one once I have written them all down! I have a huge list and sometimes just feel like playing pin the tail on the list. It is seriously hard. I want to do them ALL! I have also started a list of some new ideas for our blog for contests, so stay tuned for more on that soon. But I digress…lol Let’s talk about the best image photo contest for SEPTEMBER!
September Contest Category: People: Grandparents
In honor of Grandparent’s Day being celebrated in September, we thought it only appropriate to take this time to honor all the wonderful and caring grandparents.
This can be an image with or without a child but must include at least one grandparent.
Now…for the PRIZE! I so want one of these! You guys are so lucky! I so love these. I especially love them in urban and rural images, and you lucky people have a chance to WIN one! A PRISSYPOOF!!!!!! If you have not seen this site, you have got to check them out. I have heard nothing but good about them and their tutus are adorable!
They have….
, & POOF PACKAGES!
Visit PrissyPoofs for some too cute tutus for your photography business! Oh, how cute would a tutu contest be! Hmmmm……lol
The winner will also be able to display the following on their website (with their state substituted):
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Video: Posing Like a Model
411marketsource | September 19, 2008
Great quick little video for photographers and models! The success of a any portrait is in the little details. This video is a Ford models youtube video. Jennifer Ohlsson offers tips that are great for models and photographers!
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Congratulations to Palm Beach Photographer….Becky Prada!
411marketsource | August 28, 2008
Becky is the winner of our August Best Image Photo Contest! Our category for August was RELATIONSHIPS, which to me, at the end of the day when it is all said and done is what matters the MOST!
Award winning photographer, Becky Prada, specializes in artistic childhood portraits and works exclusively on-location to provide a unique and natural setting. …”think outside the studio.” Serving Palm Beach County including, Palm Beach, Singer Island, Boca Raton, Jupiter, Palm Beach Gardens and Wellington.
The winner of this contest was chosen by none other than….TARA WHITNEY!!!!! How cool is that! As a long admirer of Tara’s work, I was so honored to have her judge this contest! Here is what Tara had to say about Becky’s image:
“This image leapt out at me from the rest. I think the first thing that grabbed my attention was the way the family is placed, but not posed. The processing of the image along with the lighting are perfect. Soothing and interesting. I also LOVE the small details like the toy boat. It seems like the photographer just happened upon this family while they were playing, which is exactly what I think family images should be.”
Wow, Becky! What wonderful comments on your image!
And it gets even better…..look what Becky won!
Joyce Smith of Wordsmith for Photographers was kind enough to donate an awesome prize this month for our winner! Becky will get both the What to Wear Guide AND the Summer Supplement!!!!!!
If you guys have not seen Joyce’s wonderful guide, be sure to visit her site and find out what all the latest buzz is about in the photography industry! Every photographer NEEDS to have this! Your clients will thank you for it! What a great way to make your clients happy and increase your sales!
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IMPORTANT NOTICE: We Are Upgrading Servers This Weekend
411marketsource | August 1, 2008
Just wanted to let everyone know that we will be upgrading servers this weekend. If you see or notice anything unusual, please try back on Monday. Actually, tech support says it would probably be best to wait until late Sunday or Monday to visit the site, make changes or apply for membership.
We’ll see you guys on Monday with a new and better server! Have a great weekend!
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August 2008 Best Image Photo Contest
411marketsource | July 28, 2008
After a fun summer of family vacations, family reunions, engagements and weddings, our category for August is…….
People: Relationships
We left this one wide open for you guys! This can be siblings, best friends, family, or a couple!
Oh, and to make this contest even more fun, we invited a very special and talented photographer to judge….TARA WHITNEY! Tara’s work is fresh, fun, and contemporary! We are so honored she accepted our invitation this month to judge our August contest.
Now, for the PRIZE! You lucky people! I SO want this prize! lol
Drum roll please….
Joyce Smith (do you know where I am going with this now???) of Word Smith for Photographers is sponsoring our August 2008 Best Image Photo Contest with BOTH her What to Wear Guide AND…..her Summer Supplement!!!!!!!
Visit Word Smith for Photographers for more details on these AMAZING guides for photographers to use for their clients!
What to Wear Guide:
So what is it? If you’ve ever heard from your clients, “What do we wear?” or you want to subtly-but-nicely suggest to them “this is what you should wear,” then this guide is for you. Visit Word Smith for Photographers to find out more!
Summer Guide:
The guide features a cover and opening page of text (written to your client) in the style of the original guide and includes thirteen pages of current in-the-store-now fashions (in the style of the original guide’s four bonus pages). You’ll find combinations for siblings, entire families, and a few choices for individual photos as well. Visit Word Smith for Photographers to find out more!
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Congratulations to Heather Starr - San Diego California Photographer
411marketsource | July 28, 2008
Our category for July was Summer Fun, and here is our winner! Thank you to all who entered! The images were all so beautiful! What TALENTED photographers you all are!
Heather Starr captured the essence of summer with a beautiful family portrait. I would love to have a picture like this of my family! What a beautiful image!
Be sure to check here for the next contest!
Heather Starr Photography specializes in children and families. Her style is simple yet fresh. Clients love her modern take on the traditional family portrait! Heather Starr is an on-location, natural light photographer. San Diego beaches are some of her favorite places to photograph families.
Prize:
- 3 Month Featured red dot Listing for Your City/State
- 3 Month State Banner Space
- Plus Award Winning Photographer Code for Your Website (Your state will be substituted for SC):
Award Winning South Carolina Photographer in Art & Design at 411marketsource
How to Claim Your Prize
How to claim your prize:
If you currently have a paid membership and would like to wait until it expires, please let us know.
Please login and upload your state banner here (550100 gif).
Code for Award Winning Photographer:
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Stay tuned….August 2008 Best Image Photo Contest
411marketsource | July 25, 2008
We will be announcing the new contest next week and are so excited we can hardly stand it! We have an AWESOME prize for the August winner! Seriously, you do not want to miss this! If I weren’t honest, I would enter myself and be the winner! lol
Also, we will be announcing the WINNER for July next week!
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FYI: Our Mail Will Be Down for Scheduled Maintenance
411marketsource | July 24, 2008
WHEN: On Saturday, July 26, 2008, between the hours of 11:00 PM GMT (4:00 pm PST) and 11:00 AM GMT (4:00 AM PST).
Note: We expect an interruption in your service of approximately 8 hours.
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Best Image July 2008 Photo Contest
411marketsource | June 25, 2008
Category: Summer Fun!
Summer is officially here! I’m sure the 100 degree weather many places are already having was a dead giveaway! lol
This month’s contest will be all about images that have to do with summer. Think summer outfits, beach, balloons, bubbles, kites, lollipops, water fun! We are open to wherever you want to go with this! Don’t be afraid to think outside the box! What says summer to YOU?
Deadline to Enter: July 17, 2008 at 5:00 p.m. EST. No late submissions will be accepted.
The Grand Prize winner will receive:
- 3 Month Featured red dot Listing for Your City/State
- 3 Month State Banner Space
- Plus Award Winning Photographer Code for Your Website (Your state will be substituted for SC):
Award Winning South Carolina Photographer in Art & Design at 411marketsource
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Congratulations to Krisanne Flynn - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Photographer
411marketsource | June 25, 2008
Our category for June was People: Daddy & Me, and here is our winner! Thank you to all who entered! The images were ALL beautiful!
Krisanne, did a wonderful job capturing the contrast, yet still the gentleness and protectiveness, between the dad and baby. What a beautiful image!
Be sure to check here for the next contest!
Krisanne is a Chester County, Pennsylvania photographer specializing in on-location, natural light images of pregnancy, newborns and children.
Prize:
- 3 Month Featured red dot Listing for Your City/State
- 3 Month State Banner Space
- Plus Award Winning Photographer Code for Your Website (Your state will be substituted for SC):
Award Winning South Carolina Photographer in Art & Design at 411marketsource
How to Claim Your Prize
Deadline to claim prize is July 30, 2008.
How to claim your prize:
If you currently have a paid membership and would like to wait until it expires, please let us know.
Please login and upload your state banner here (550100 gif).
Code for Award Winning Photographer:
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Want to automatically renew your 411marketsource membership?
411marketsource | June 16, 2008
Subscribe, and your membership will automatically renew, and we’ll repost your listing for you!
That’s right, all you have to do is start your subscription and post your listing(s). When it automatically renews and payment is made through your subscription, we will repost it for you! How much easier can that be!
What are the advantages to subscribing? It makes it so much easier for your to stay current. It gives you one less thing to have to do. It also guarantees your position with a featured profile since they have limited availability.
This is available for basic memberships plus and up on our membership purchase page.
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Wonderfully Made Designs Introduces…
Life As Art Slideshow Templates for Photographers
411marketsource | June 7, 2008
Capture the Heart of Your Clients
Create an emotional, slideshow capturing…
The essence of what we do as photographers.
The value of professional portraits.
The importance of our own family art.
Have you ever wanted a way to communicate to clients or potential clients the true “heart value” of a professional portrait? We know in our heart, of course, because we are photographers, but it is sometimes hard to convey that in words to clients. We have designed a set of custom slide show templates to be used with your emotional, captivating images along with words we have written showing your clients the true value of a professional portrait.the true value in making their life the art on their walls.
Includes:
* 25 fully customizable psd photoshop templates
* Instructions for editing templates
Visit Wonderfully Made Designs for more information.
Here’s a little preview…
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Houston Texas Photographer - Debi Gomez of Life’s Images
411marketsource | May 27, 2008
Our category for May was People: Mommy & Me, and here is our winner! Thank you to all who entered! The images were beautiful!
Be sure to check here for the next contest!
Life’s Images Photography celebrates life and love with intimate portraits. Capturing your maternity, baby, child and family in studio or on location. Specializing in newborn art images.
Prize:
- 3 Month Featured red dot Listing for Your City/State
- 3 Month State Banner Space
- Plus Award Winning Photographer Code for Your Website (Your state will be substituted for SC):
Award Winning South Carolina Photographer in Art & Design at 411marketsource
How to Claim Your Prize
Deadline to claim prize is June 30, 2008.
How to claim your prize:
If you currently have a paid membership and would like to wait until it expires, please let us know.
Please login and upload your state banner here (550100 gif).
Code for Award Winning Photographer:
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Photography Project #4
Random Acts of Photography
411marketsource | May 17, 2008
Project Idea #4 - Random Acts of Photography
Let us all look for the good. Let us all learn and keep our hearts open to what God is saying to us.
Take pictures of someone doing something good or someone who just needs a picture taken of them because of a connection you made with them or a stirring in your heart. It could be someone whose story touched your heart. It might even be someone you didnt get to speak with but God showed you something special through this person.
Do this for one year. Set a goal for how many images you would like to use (one a day, week or month) At the end of the year make a collage of your images and print it out or put it into a book and write a little about what moved you in each image. At the end of the year you will have a special memento of the the things that have touched your heart throughout the year and maybe even a few life lessons.
What a great coffee table book this would be!
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