Showing posts with label How To Business of Photography. Show all posts
Showing posts with label How To Business of Photography. Show all posts
Photographer's Job Description
Wednesday, April 7, 2010 | By General Bobo
Includes but not limited to:
Small business owner
Art director
Marketing and branding expert
Secretary and administrator
Janitor
Handy man
Tech guru
Gear head
Adverting sales
Publicist
Promotions
Research analyst
Customer service operator
Self-manager
Self-director
Self-motivator
I nearly forgot, you also take photographs, lots and lots and lots of photographs….then you get to edit lots and lots and lots of
photographs.
Small business owner
Art director
Marketing and branding expert
Secretary and administrator
Janitor
Handy man
Tech guru
Gear head
Adverting sales
Publicist
Promotions
Research analyst
Customer service operator
Self-manager
Self-director
Self-motivator
I nearly forgot, you also take photographs, lots and lots and lots of photographs….then you get to edit lots and lots and lots of
photographs.
Workshop Dates & Updates
Monday, March 1, 2010 | By General Bobo
How to Everything: Photography Workshop ~ $100.00 (Sunday, 3/14, 10pm-2pm)
Q&A Shoot N’ Learn ~ Connect N' Grow ~ FREE (Thursday. 3/18, 7pm-9pm)
The Photographer’s Blog e-Book (PURCHASE HERE)
Photo Walk ~ FREE (Sunday, 3/21, 9am Gate A Heinz Stadium)
Q&A: Photographer’s Blog (e-book) ~ Free (Thursday, 3/25, 7pm-9pm)
Romance Sessions ~ by appointment (more info coming soon!)
2010 Seniors ~ by appointment
Studio: 502 W. North Ave, Pittsburgh PA 15212
craigphotography@mac.com
724.355.9079
Q&A Shoot N’ Learn ~ Connect N' Grow ~ FREE (Thursday. 3/18, 7pm-9pm)
The Photographer’s Blog e-Book (PURCHASE HERE)
Photo Walk ~ FREE (Sunday, 3/21, 9am Gate A Heinz Stadium)
Q&A: Photographer’s Blog (e-book) ~ Free (Thursday, 3/25, 7pm-9pm)
Romance Sessions ~ by appointment (more info coming soon!)
2010 Seniors ~ by appointment
Studio: 502 W. North Ave, Pittsburgh PA 15212
craigphotography@mac.com
724.355.9079
Photographing in Manual Mode, So What
Tuesday, February 2, 2010 | By General Bobo
One of the things I like best about owning my own business are those rare days of a perfect life.
During conversations when people find out that I am a photographer their response is always the same: what a life. True, it’s a good life.
People believe that I work two or three days a week. If the camera is not in my hands then I am not working (oh how I wish that was true).
In my workshops one of the main points that I drill into the students' heads is
“ The least important thing you need to take a photograph is the camera.”
Second point:
“photograph the light first and compose the subject second.”
Third, as of yet unreleased drilling point,
“give up on using the word perfection and replace it with the word practice.”
Photography is the art of seeing, observing and creating something new...daily. There is no beginning or end to my workday; I am thankful for that.
After a morning of e-mails, internet research and photo editing I went for a walk, a very cold walk with my dog. During this walk I had this thought – photographing in Manual mode, so what? For the better part of my photography career I have been taking it as a point of pride that I shoot in Manual mode and that I am a creative problem solver of light...so what... blah, blah, blah…..that’s what you are supposed to do dummy, nothing to brag about.
It was a rare perfect day ~ it’s a great feeling when the ordinary becomes profound.
During conversations when people find out that I am a photographer their response is always the same: what a life. True, it’s a good life.
People believe that I work two or three days a week. If the camera is not in my hands then I am not working (oh how I wish that was true).
In my workshops one of the main points that I drill into the students' heads is
“ The least important thing you need to take a photograph is the camera.”
Second point:
“photograph the light first and compose the subject second.”
Third, as of yet unreleased drilling point,
“give up on using the word perfection and replace it with the word practice.”
Photography is the art of seeing, observing and creating something new...daily. There is no beginning or end to my workday; I am thankful for that.
After a morning of e-mails, internet research and photo editing I went for a walk, a very cold walk with my dog. During this walk I had this thought – photographing in Manual mode, so what? For the better part of my photography career I have been taking it as a point of pride that I shoot in Manual mode and that I am a creative problem solver of light...so what... blah, blah, blah…..that’s what you are supposed to do dummy, nothing to brag about.
It was a rare perfect day ~ it’s a great feeling when the ordinary becomes profound.
E-Book Is Released
Tuesday, January 26, 2010 | By General Bobo
~ Includes exercises on how to artistically present yourself via your blog.
~ Shows you how to use your blog as your Social Business HUB.
~ How to market and build your portfolio at the same time.
~ How to use your blog to grow and sustain your business.
PURCHASE HERE
Photo Questions
Tuesday, January 19, 2010 | By General Bobo
Is our reliance on technology killing our ability to problem solve in the photo industry?
When is stock photography authentic?
What do you consider sustainable photo work to be?
When is stock photography authentic?
What do you consider sustainable photo work to be?
Help for Haiti
Monday, January 18, 2010 | By General Bobo
Photography Workshop with David Burke & me.
(Picture courtesy of CNN)
David & I have decided to donate 100% of the last 3 seats available to our workshop to Help the people of Haiti. It is times like these when we realize how truly blessed we are. My heart goes out to all of the people affected by this recent tragedy. It is impossible for me to sit there and just feel bad without doing anything. Every little bit will help and the full $175 registration fee for the last 3 available seats will go to Haiti.
If you are on the fence about coming to learn and make connections, now is your chance to benefit others with your decision. We would love to have you and would be honored to team up with you on the efforts to help the country of Haiti.
Here is the link to the workshop information. How To Everything Photography .
Thank you!
(Picture courtesy of CNN)David & I have decided to donate 100% of the last 3 seats available to our workshop to Help the people of Haiti. It is times like these when we realize how truly blessed we are. My heart goes out to all of the people affected by this recent tragedy. It is impossible for me to sit there and just feel bad without doing anything. Every little bit will help and the full $175 registration fee for the last 3 available seats will go to Haiti.
If you are on the fence about coming to learn and make connections, now is your chance to benefit others with your decision. We would love to have you and would be honored to team up with you on the efforts to help the country of Haiti.
Here is the link to the workshop information. How To Everything Photography .
Thank you!
Pop Music, Jazz Music & Photography
Thursday, January 14, 2010 | By General Bobo
Snow in, order sushi open a bottle of Chilean wine, had great conversation with ”E” during dinner the other night.
Discussing what photographers can learn from bad pop music, great jazz musicians and how that can influence your photography.
Bad pop music is when you use all that technology has to offer. You surround the music with typical structure, format and repetition.
Bad pop music is when there is no separation or original sound of your own produced. Yes you can play your instrument and yes you can sing. However there is no creativity or innovation to what you bring to your craft.
Think about all that music you used to love years ago and now when you hear it you are embarrassed that you ever liked it.
Bad pop music; it lacks authentic engagement.
A jazz musician is somebody who knows and works the fundamentals of their instrument. Nevertheless who has their eye on culture, youth and perspective to see where sound is moving.
A jazz musician is pushing the boundaries to see where music can go. More often than not when you purchase a jazz album you may not like it or even get it at first, but with time the music becomes magical to your ears.
What can photographers learn from that??
Create something new today….
Discussing what photographers can learn from bad pop music, great jazz musicians and how that can influence your photography.
Bad pop music is when you use all that technology has to offer. You surround the music with typical structure, format and repetition.
Bad pop music is when there is no separation or original sound of your own produced. Yes you can play your instrument and yes you can sing. However there is no creativity or innovation to what you bring to your craft.
Think about all that music you used to love years ago and now when you hear it you are embarrassed that you ever liked it.
Bad pop music; it lacks authentic engagement.
A jazz musician is somebody who knows and works the fundamentals of their instrument. Nevertheless who has their eye on culture, youth and perspective to see where sound is moving.
A jazz musician is pushing the boundaries to see where music can go. More often than not when you purchase a jazz album you may not like it or even get it at first, but with time the music becomes magical to your ears.
What can photographers learn from that??
Create something new today….
Motivation 3.0
Tuesday, January 5, 2010 | By General Bobo
Motivation just had an upgrade to version 3.0. Who knew words could be upgraded? Dan Pink has written a book on the subject and Jonathan Fields has posted an informative interview with Pink (See Here).
Effort and purpose seems to be a major working theme to 3.0 version of motivation. Motivation 1.0 is about staying alive. Still a very good motivator, version 2.0 is about salary and 3.0 is about mastery, purpose, engagement and self-sufficiency.
Motivation 3.0 is about “How to be a Working Artist”, a subject near and dear to my heart.
Chase Jarvis has written a blog post on the topic:
Create > Share > Sustain> this is a post on how to be a working artist.
For myself I have been using the phrases:
~ Create something new, daily
~ Embrace a culture of sharing, daily
~ Repeat, daily.
For a sneak peek at my upcoming e-book (which is based on motivation 3.0 thinking), check out a past 5 part series of mine titled:
How I got my PHD in the “How-To-Businesses” of Photography
The year in preview ~2010
Monday, January 4, 2010 | By General Bobo
We have been slowly dipping our toes into using a studio space over the past year. In 2010 we will be making a larger commitment to this studio space. It’s an odd thing to make this announcement because we are not opening a studio, but utilizing a space that will have many uses beyond a shooting and office space. Are we working nine to five? No. Is this a retail studio? No.
I have been using the phrase “open-hand-philosophy” to describe how I live and work. “Collaborate rather than compete” is a good explanation of how I wish to think of my work for 2010. 2009 has been the year of community building, networking and overall making new friends who push me creatively, professionally and personally. Thank you all for that!
What is this space? A second-floor walkup with good light, high ceilings and hardwood floors. It is an experiment to be explored throughout the coming months. The list below is what I hope to achieve with this space. Will it all work? Not sure. But I want share the journey with you.
Wedding (portraiture, consultations, First reveals)
Portraits ~ seniors, family
Intimates photography
Yoga classes
Workshops – How to everything: Photography (CLICK HERE)
Marketing classes (CLICK HERE)
Photo Walks
Shoot N’ Learn, Connect & Grow meet-ups
Art space (book readings, acoustic music, etc…)
I have been using the phrase “open-hand-philosophy” to describe how I live and work. “Collaborate rather than compete” is a good explanation of how I wish to think of my work for 2010. 2009 has been the year of community building, networking and overall making new friends who push me creatively, professionally and personally. Thank you all for that!
What is this space? A second-floor walkup with good light, high ceilings and hardwood floors. It is an experiment to be explored throughout the coming months. The list below is what I hope to achieve with this space. Will it all work? Not sure. But I want share the journey with you.
Wedding (portraiture, consultations, First reveals)
Portraits ~ seniors, family
Intimates photography
Yoga classes
Workshops – How to everything: Photography (CLICK HERE)
Marketing classes (CLICK HERE)
Photo Walks
Shoot N’ Learn, Connect & Grow meet-ups
Art space (book readings, acoustic music, etc…)
Photographer’s Blog Class ~ All January 2010
Monday, December 28, 2009 | By General Bobo
You will learn:
Are you struggling with:
~ Finding business
~ Finding time to market/brand/ advertise
~ Finding time to shoot
Due to scheduling conflicts & previous one-on-one sessions I have decided to cancel the Purposeful Blogging Workshop and instead will be doing small group classes (4 people or less) or one-on-one sessions.
Prices will stay the same $55.00 for the class (be it small group or one-on-one) you choose.
Why the change? Privacy ~ Over the past year of doing the one-on-one session it has been beneficial to the photographer to be able to ask business questions that publicly they would not be comfortable sharing.
Location: 502 W. North Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15212
Cost: $55. 00
Length of class: 3 hours, give or take
Contact: Elizabeth Craig at 724.355.9079 or by email at craigphotography@mac.com
Are you struggling with:~ Finding business
~ Finding time to market/brand/ advertise
~ Finding time to shoot
Due to scheduling conflicts & previous one-on-one sessions I have decided to cancel the Purposeful Blogging Workshop and instead will be doing small group classes (4 people or less) or one-on-one sessions.
Prices will stay the same $55.00 for the class (be it small group or one-on-one) you choose.
Why the change? Privacy ~ Over the past year of doing the one-on-one session it has been beneficial to the photographer to be able to ask business questions that publicly they would not be comfortable sharing.
Location: 502 W. North Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15212
Cost: $55. 00
Length of class: 3 hours, give or take
Contact: Elizabeth Craig at 724.355.9079 or by email at craigphotography@mac.com
Question
Tuesday, December 22, 2009 | By General Bobo
~ What is the “It Quality ” that creates separations between you and other photographers in your market?
~ What has changed in the photography market in the last year?
~ What has changed in the photography market in the last year?
2 Workshops: NOW BOOKING
Thursday, December 10, 2009 | By General Bobo
David Burke & John Craig
How To Everything (& More): PHOTOGRAPHY
In your gut you want to be a PHOTOGRAPHER. Or maybe you just want to learn how to use that expensive camera you just bought but you’re not sure who to ask. You have a great eye for composition but you just need some guidance, an advisor to help YOU fulfill your dreams. Make the jump from thinking, daydreaming and create great photographs…
Is this you?
-You take great pictures
-Everybody tells you that you take great pictures
-Your friends and family always ask you to bring your camera
-You bought an expensive new DSLR camera
-You have no idea how to use to it, except on AUTO
-The camera’s manual scares the bajesus out of you
-You love photography and want to get better
Who should take this workshop?
-If the list above is YOU
-You love taking photographs
-ISO, F/stop, shutter speed, and aperture are words that means nothing to you
-You have no idea what DSLR means
-If you want to able to tell your camera what to do
-If you want the mysteries of the photo universe revealed to you
What you will learn:
-Understanding exposure
-How to use your camera in manual mode
-How to take a photo “correctly” in camera
-Natural light techniques
-Understanding your lens
-Understanding White Balance
-Flash Techniques
Date: January 23, 2010
Location: 502 W. North Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15212
Time: 10 am-4pm
Cost: $175.00: includes boxed lunch
Class limited to 15 people
Contact Elizabeth Craig at 724.355.9079 or by email at craigphotography@mac.com for more information and to register.
Purposeful Blogging Workshop
Every photographer that I have ever met struggles with the same issues:
I am too busy running my business; I have no time for creative new work. How do I get more time?
Or
It’s too important for me to keep creating so I have no time to run my business. How do I get more time?
These questions will be answered at my Purposeful Blogging workshop.
"Purposeful Blogging is a marketing tool for photographers who want to grow their business by building an audience through the use of new communication models. Blogging for your business is a demonstration of your skill and representation of who you are. This workshop with Photographer will introduce you to techniques that can help you launch your business into the blogosphere.”
This is workshop of must-have information on how to build your audience thru blogging and how to sustain you business.
Date: January 30, 2010
Location: 502 W. North Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15212
Time: 1 – 4pm
Cost: $55. 00
Class: limited to 15 people
Contact Elizabeth Craig at 724.355.9079 or by email at craigphotography@mac.com for more information and to register.
How To Everything (& More): PHOTOGRAPHY
In your gut you want to be a PHOTOGRAPHER. Or maybe you just want to learn how to use that expensive camera you just bought but you’re not sure who to ask. You have a great eye for composition but you just need some guidance, an advisor to help YOU fulfill your dreams. Make the jump from thinking, daydreaming and create great photographs…
Is this you?
-You take great pictures
-Everybody tells you that you take great pictures
-Your friends and family always ask you to bring your camera
-You bought an expensive new DSLR camera
-You have no idea how to use to it, except on AUTO
-The camera’s manual scares the bajesus out of you
-You love photography and want to get better
Who should take this workshop?
-If the list above is YOU
-You love taking photographs
-ISO, F/stop, shutter speed, and aperture are words that means nothing to you
-You have no idea what DSLR means
-If you want to able to tell your camera what to do
-If you want the mysteries of the photo universe revealed to you
What you will learn:
-Understanding exposure
-How to use your camera in manual mode
-How to take a photo “correctly” in camera
-Natural light techniques
-Understanding your lens
-Understanding White Balance
-Flash Techniques
Date: January 23, 2010
Location: 502 W. North Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15212
Time: 10 am-4pm
Cost: $175.00: includes boxed lunch
Class limited to 15 people
Contact Elizabeth Craig at 724.355.9079 or by email at craigphotography@mac.com for more information and to register.
Purposeful Blogging Workshop
Every photographer that I have ever met struggles with the same issues:
I am too busy running my business; I have no time for creative new work. How do I get more time?
Or
It’s too important for me to keep creating so I have no time to run my business. How do I get more time?
These questions will be answered at my Purposeful Blogging workshop.
"Purposeful Blogging is a marketing tool for photographers who want to grow their business by building an audience through the use of new communication models. Blogging for your business is a demonstration of your skill and representation of who you are. This workshop with Photographer will introduce you to techniques that can help you launch your business into the blogosphere.”
This is workshop of must-have information on how to build your audience thru blogging and how to sustain you business.
Date: January 30, 2010
Location: 502 W. North Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15212
Time: 1 – 4pm
Cost: $55. 00
Class: limited to 15 people
Contact Elizabeth Craig at 724.355.9079 or by email at craigphotography@mac.com for more information and to register.
Purposeful Blogging Workshop
Friday, November 20, 2009 | By General Bobo
Every photographer that I have ever met struggles with the same issues:
I am too busy running my business; I have no time for creative new work. How do I get more time?
Or
It’s too important for me to keep creating so I have no time to run my business. How do I get more time?
These questions will be answered at my Purposeful Blogging workshop.
"Purposeful Blogging is a marketing tool for photographers who want to grow their business by building an audience through the use of new communication models. Blogging for your business is a demonstration of your skill and representation of who you are. This workshop with Photographer will introduce you to techniques that can help you launch your business into the blogosphere.”
This is workshop of must-have information on how to build your audience thru blogging and how to sustain you business.
Date: January 30, 2010
Location: 502 W. North Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15212
Time: 1 – 4pm
Cost: $55. 00
Class: limited to 15 people
Contact Elizabeth Craig at 724.355.9079 or by email at craigphotography@mac.com for more information and to register.
AND DON'T FORGET:
Pittsburgh Light Up Night – Photo Walk
Friday November 20th 7pm
Meet up: West End Overlook
Cost: Free
What to bring: Camera, tripod and warm clothes ~ it will be very cold and crowed on the overlook.
New Workshop Dates Announced
Monday, November 9, 2009 | By General Bobo
David Burke & John Craig
How To Everything (& More): PHOTOGRAPHY
In your gut you want to be a PHOTOGRAPHER. Or maybe you just want to learn how to use that expensive camera you just bought but you’re not sure who to ask. You have a great eye for composition but you just need some guidance, an advisor to help YOU fulfill your dreams. Make the jump from thinking, daydreaming and create great photographs…
Is this you?
-You take great pictures
-Everybody tells you that you take great pictures
-Your friends and family always ask you to bring your camera
-You bought an expensive new DSLR camera
-You have no idea how to use to it, except on AUTO
-The camera’s manual scares the bajesus out of you
-You love photography and want to get better
Who should take this workshop?
-If the list above is YOU
-You love taking photographs
-ISO, F/stop, shutter speed, and aperture are words that means nothing to you
-You have no idea what DSLR means
-If you want to able to tell your camera what to do
-If you want the mysteries of the photo universe revealed to you
What you will learn:
-Understanding exposure
-How to use your camera in manual mode
-How to take a photo “correctly” in camera
-Natural light techniques
-Understanding your lens
-Understanding White Balance
-Flash Techniques
Date: January 23, 2010
Location: 502 W. North Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15212
Time: 10 am-4pm
Cost: $175.00: includes boxed lunch
Class limited to 15 people
Contact Elizabeth Craig at 724.355.9079 or by email at craigphotography@mac.com for more information and to register.
Purposeful Blogging Workshop
Every photographer that I have ever met struggles with the same issues:
I am too busy running my business; I have no time for creative new work. How do I get more time?
Or
It’s too important for me to keep creating so I have no time to run my business. How do I get more time?
These questions will be answered at my Purposeful Blogging workshop.
"Purposeful Blogging is a marketing tool for photographers who want to grow their business by building an audience through the use of new communication models. Blogging for your business is a demonstration of your skill and representation of who you are. This workshop with Photographer will introduce you to techniques that can help you launch your business into the blogosphere.”
This is workshop of must-have information on how to build your audience thru blogging and how to sustain you business.
Date: January 30, 2010
Location: 502 W. North Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15212
Time: 1 – 4pm
Cost: $55. 00
Class: limited to 15 people
Contact Elizabeth Craig at 724.355.9079 or by email at craigphotography@mac.com for more information and to register.
AND DON'T FORGET:
Pittsburgh Light Up Night – Photo Walk
Friday November 20th 7pm
Meet up: West End Overlook
Cost: Free
What to bring: Camera, tripod and warm clothes ~ it will be very cold and crowed on the overlook.
Q&A Session & Meet-n-Greet
Thursday December 10th 7 to 9pm
Meet up: My house
Cost: Free
What to bring: Your questions, camera, good attitude and a friend. Let’s build the community.
E-Book released
January 2010
The Photographer’s Blog
Cost: $10.00 download
How To Everything (& More): PHOTOGRAPHY
In your gut you want to be a PHOTOGRAPHER. Or maybe you just want to learn how to use that expensive camera you just bought but you’re not sure who to ask. You have a great eye for composition but you just need some guidance, an advisor to help YOU fulfill your dreams. Make the jump from thinking, daydreaming and create great photographs…
Is this you?
-You take great pictures
-Everybody tells you that you take great pictures
-Your friends and family always ask you to bring your camera
-You bought an expensive new DSLR camera
-You have no idea how to use to it, except on AUTO
-The camera’s manual scares the bajesus out of you
-You love photography and want to get better
Who should take this workshop?
-If the list above is YOU
-You love taking photographs
-ISO, F/stop, shutter speed, and aperture are words that means nothing to you
-You have no idea what DSLR means
-If you want to able to tell your camera what to do
-If you want the mysteries of the photo universe revealed to you
What you will learn:
-Understanding exposure
-How to use your camera in manual mode
-How to take a photo “correctly” in camera
-Natural light techniques
-Understanding your lens
-Understanding White Balance
-Flash Techniques
Date: January 23, 2010
Location: 502 W. North Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15212
Time: 10 am-4pm
Cost: $175.00: includes boxed lunch
Class limited to 15 people
Contact Elizabeth Craig at 724.355.9079 or by email at craigphotography@mac.com for more information and to register.
Purposeful Blogging Workshop
Every photographer that I have ever met struggles with the same issues:
I am too busy running my business; I have no time for creative new work. How do I get more time?
Or
It’s too important for me to keep creating so I have no time to run my business. How do I get more time?
These questions will be answered at my Purposeful Blogging workshop.
"Purposeful Blogging is a marketing tool for photographers who want to grow their business by building an audience through the use of new communication models. Blogging for your business is a demonstration of your skill and representation of who you are. This workshop with Photographer will introduce you to techniques that can help you launch your business into the blogosphere.”
This is workshop of must-have information on how to build your audience thru blogging and how to sustain you business.
Date: January 30, 2010
Location: 502 W. North Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15212
Time: 1 – 4pm
Cost: $55. 00
Class: limited to 15 people
Contact Elizabeth Craig at 724.355.9079 or by email at craigphotography@mac.com for more information and to register.
AND DON'T FORGET:
Pittsburgh Light Up Night – Photo Walk
Friday November 20th 7pm
Meet up: West End Overlook
Cost: Free
What to bring: Camera, tripod and warm clothes ~ it will be very cold and crowed on the overlook.
Q&A Session & Meet-n-Greet
Thursday December 10th 7 to 9pm
Meet up: My house
Cost: Free
What to bring: Your questions, camera, good attitude and a friend. Let’s build the community.
E-Book released
January 2010
The Photographer’s Blog
Cost: $10.00 download
Yesterday's Workshop Notes & Dates
Monday, November 2, 2009 | By General Bobo
Thank you to all who attended yesterday's workshop. The questions asked were remarkable.
If you would like to download last night's notes you can (HERE)
Upcoming Photo-Walk dates:
Photograph Pittsburgh at Night– Photo Walk
Monday November 9th 7pm
Meet up: West End Overlook
Cost: Free
What to bring: Camera, tripod and warm clothes ~ it will be cold on the overlook.
Pittsburgh Light Up Night – Photo Walk
Friday November 20th 7pm
Meet up: West End Overlook
Cost: Free
What to bring: Camera, tripod and warm clothes ~ it will be very cold and crowed on the overlook.
Q&A Session & Connect-n-Grow
Thursday December 10th 7 to 9pm
Meet up: My house
Cost: Free
What to bring: Your questions, camera, good attitude and a friend. Let’s build the community.
E-Book released
January 2010
The Photographer’s Blog
Cost: $10.00 download
Recommend blog readings:
Craig Photography by Elizabeth
David Burke Shoot N' Learn
If you would like to download last night's notes you can (HERE)
Upcoming Photo-Walk dates:
Photograph Pittsburgh at Night– Photo Walk
Monday November 9th 7pm
Meet up: West End Overlook
Cost: Free
What to bring: Camera, tripod and warm clothes ~ it will be cold on the overlook.
Pittsburgh Light Up Night – Photo Walk
Friday November 20th 7pm
Meet up: West End Overlook
Cost: Free
What to bring: Camera, tripod and warm clothes ~ it will be very cold and crowed on the overlook.
Q&A Session & Connect-n-Grow
Thursday December 10th 7 to 9pm
Meet up: My house
Cost: Free
What to bring: Your questions, camera, good attitude and a friend. Let’s build the community.
E-Book released
January 2010
The Photographer’s Blog
Cost: $10.00 download
Recommend blog readings:
Craig Photography by Elizabeth
David Burke Shoot N' Learn
On Building a Photo Community
Monday, October 12, 2009 | By General Bobo
I have a passion for photography; a love for the business that Elizabeth and I built and a commitment to the next generation to leave it stronger and healthier.
About a year and half ago on a cold night after being frustrated about not being able to find a parking spot, I walked late into David Burke’s studio where he was holding a Shoot N’ Learn networking group. That night was the catalyst for what I am trying to achieve today. I thought David’s working title for his group, “Shoot N’ Learn”, was perfect. In addition to that title I wanted to pair it with “Connect and Develop”.
The characteristics that I hope to instill upon the community will be:
~ Passion for learning
~ Effort and discipline
~ Good health; mental & physical
~ Foster a love for getting outdoors
~ Service to others
~ Using your camera in Manual without having to drudge through reading the manual.
What I am proposing to change about photography education is the “how” and “why” in the ways that we learn.
Two core principles for the photo community are:
Shoot N’ Learn
Connect and Develop
Shoot N’ Learn
Connect and Develop
Create something new. That’s it, that is my goal to collectively achieve. Daily I am asked the same question, “What camera should I buy?” The question that should be asked is “How do I use my camera?” You cannot purchase your way to being a better photographer; the best camera to own is the camera in
your hand. Technology is great and it has pushed the frontier of photography into new and better directions. But the past is the foundation that needs to be deeply explored and understood.
There is a need to understand the Manual aspect of using a camera. A camera is a tool and I want people to understand how to use it, properly.
The reason to build this community is to discover what ideas need to be fulfilled. To connect people with problems to the people who have answers. This community is to position those for success, (whatever you deem success to be) not a guaranteed success, but to permit and promote it in others and ourselves.
The community will generate conversations in which we will can gain feedback, learn, connect and grow. The only guiding rules for the community are to be authentic, to listen, and respond by doing some good for society. And lastly to learn how to take remarkable photos.
For me, personally, this photo community will be successful when it is not the last word on photography but the first words; the starting place.
I invite you to join in on this ~ connect with me on facebook (HERE)
So, curious, let’s discuss
Photo Walks & Workshop Dates - October - December 2009
Photo Walk
When: Sunday October 18th 9:30 am
Meet up: Heinz Stadium Gate A
Cost: Free
What to bring: Camera, passion to learn and your walking shoes.
How To Everything Photography: Workshop 101 class
Meet up: Sunday November 1st 1 to 4pm
Where: Historic North Side of Pittsburgh at Annie O’Neill Studios
Cost: $55.00
Event details (HERE) Class limited to only 15 people
PS. It’s the Steelers off week, no traffic or parking issues…
Photograph Pittsburgh at Night– Photo Walk
Monday November 9th 7pm
Meet up: West End Overlook
Cost: Free
What to bring: Camera, tripod and warm clothes ~ it will be cold on the overlook.
Pittsburgh Light Up Night – Photo Walk
Friday November 20th 7pm
Meet up: West End Overlook
Cost: Free
What to bring: Camera, tripod and warm clothes ~ it will be very cold and crowed on the overlook.
Q&A Session & Meet-n-Greet
Thursday December 10th 7 to 9pm
Meet up: My house
Cost: Free
What to bring: Your questions, camera, good attitude and a friend. Let’s build the community.
E-Book released
January 2010
The Photographer’s Blog
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Pittsburgh Photo Walks
Monday, September 21, 2009 | By General Bobo
When: Sunday, September 27, 2009
Time: 9:30 AM
Meet Up: Gate “A” at Heinz Stadium
What to Bring: Camera & passion to learn
Who: Open to all. If you attended my previous workshop this will be photography at the next level. Bring a friend.
Expectations: FUN, FITNESS & PHOTOGRAPHY
Cost: FREE
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Time: 9:30 AM
Meet Up: Gate “A” at Heinz StadiumWhat to Bring: Camera & passion to learn
Who: Open to all. If you attended my previous workshop this will be photography at the next level. Bring a friend.
Expectations: FUN, FITNESS & PHOTOGRAPHY
Cost: FREE
Spread the word,
Friend me at Facebook
Last Night's Workshop
Friday, September 18, 2009 | By General Bobo
Thank you to all who attended last night. The questions that were asked were remarkable.
If you would like to download last night's notes you can (HERE)
Coming soon: Sunday morning photo walks on Pittsburgh's North Shore
How To Night Photography
Monday, September 7, 2009 | By General Bobo
Do you want to learn “How To Night Photography”? I’ll teach you for free.
This upcoming Thursday night I will be photographing Pittsburgh at night as part of my ongoing series ~ See here
Where: West End Overlook in PGH (See map HERE)
When: Thursday night, September 10th
What: Bring camera & tripod. If you have neither, that’s ok you can borrow mine (I will bring an extra tripod and camera to share with the group if needed.)
Why: Looking to build PGH photo community. Plus night photography is cool.
Time: We will meet up at dusk (approx. 7:30) and will shoot for one hour.
This upcoming Thursday night I will be photographing Pittsburgh at night as part of my ongoing series ~ See here
Where: West End Overlook in PGH (See map HERE)
When: Thursday night, September 10th
What: Bring camera & tripod. If you have neither, that’s ok you can borrow mine (I will bring an extra tripod and camera to share with the group if needed.)
Why: Looking to build PGH photo community. Plus night photography is cool.
Time: We will meet up at dusk (approx. 7:30) and will shoot for one hour.
PS. YES, it is the first Steelers game of the year and yes the city will be a glow. We should all be home by kick off…
