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“What good is a picture if you don’t share it”, Chase Jarvis.

Everyday I look for new tips and advice to help my photography and I share the best ones with you. Today my tweet told you, “If someone motivates you and moves you reach out to them and let them know…just came off the phone with a lady with passion I admire.” [Add Me To Your Twitter].

1: Life as a Fashion Photographer

I found another great blog that’s worth sharing with you; Photosecrets Blog – The Secrets For Your Careers as a Working Photographer by Beate Chelette. I got the opportunity to talk to Beate, the author, to tell her keeping doing her thing. I love to feel the passion of others when they share with photography community.

A bit about Beate, from her about page,

“Beate Chelette became a multimillionaire when she sold her company to the world’s most successful entrepreneur, Bill Gates. She does a lot more than talk about how to make the American Dream happen—she is living proof that it can happen, and she’ll teach you how to make your own dreams come true! A photography professional since 1984 Chelette’s experience is impressive and covers a broad spectrum of photography. She worked with some of the world’s biggest names in photography and has a client list that includes such staples as Mercedes Benz, BMW, Meryn’s, Levi’s, Wrangler, Glidden Paint, Coldwell Banker and many more.”

Now you know a bit about her let us continue. A few days ago I stumbled upon a video she posted on her website and I am sharing it below. The video is titled Life as a Fashion Photographer. H&M, a global fashion retailer came up with a great concept of promoting their fashion on YouTube.

The video has photographer Andreas Sjodin sharing advice:

To see the original post by Beate, [The Link]. The article also holds a link for H&M’s YouTube URL for nonstop viewing pleasure. Go and check it out.

2. Three Rules for Earning Good Word of Mouth for Your Photography Business

The second article I am sharing with you is from Black Star Rising by Sean Catyon, titled, Three Rules for Earning Good Word of Mouth for Your Photography Business.

About Sean:

“Sean Cayton and his wife and business partner Cathy own and operate a wedding photography business in Colorado Springs. Since starting their business in 2001, they have photographed over 150 weddings. Sean and Cathy chronicle their lives and their business on their blog.”

Sean opens the article with a great quote by Mahatma Gandhi, “A customer is the most important visitor on our premises. He is not dependent on us. We are dependent on him.”

Sean gives us the three rules:

Rule No. 1: Be helpful – not just some of the time, but all of the time.

Rule No.2: Don’t talk down to your customers.

Rule No. 3: Offer something that your competition doesn’t – a great experience.

Read the rest of Sean’s article, Three Rules for Earning Good Word of Mouth for Your Photography by clicking, [The Link].

3. Decisions on Photo Equipment

I few days ago I was looking for some new photography equipment. I came home and stumbled upon the article, Decisions on Photo Equipment by Peter Phun; published on The Pixels in Pete’s World.

Peter freelances shooting various events, a few weddings and creates portraits on location. He is also a professor, part-time at Riverside Community College, teaching photography.

To read Peter’s article Decisions on Photo Equipment click, [The Link].

A quote from Decisions on Photo Equipment, “Camera manufactures are evil that way. Their beautiful glossy brochures are so seductive. One look at those pages and our knees weaken.”

4. Freezing Time: 80 Inspiring Examples of High Speed Photography

If you know a website that teaches how to take high speed photography please share it with us in the comment form. I came across an entry posted by Peter Sawyer on photo tuts+ (a great website!)

About Peter Sawyer:

“You probably know me as peewee1002, I am a young guy who is simply interested in the world of graphic design. I spend too much money on photography and too much time on a computer.”

The article shares what is a high speed photo. I wish it also shared how to take it; but it does give great, beautiful images that makes you want to learn how to photograph images like the ones that are displayed in the article. To view the article Freezing Time: 80 Inspiring Examles of High Speed Photography click, [The Link].

Another GREAT Photographer You Should Know

A previous article I shared with you 2 great photographers on 3 Other Great Websites For Photospiration. Recently Scott Kelby posted a link to Chase Jarvis’ blog, I’ve been following Chase’s articles and one morning I read deep into his site, he’s pretty much living my future!

Chase became a new favorite photographer / idol of mine; mainly because he’s ‘freakin awesome at advertising photography, I am a freak about advertising, it’s my major.

Chase recently released a book titled, The Best Camera – Is the one that’s with you. The video below helps explain.

Take a look a Chase’s blog here, [The Link]. Chase Jarvis, “Shoot, Edit, Share. – It’s that simple.”

If you happen to be an advertising freak like me, love photography and the business with, the video below is an extra one for you by Chase Jarvis.

Thank you for stopping by at Photography For You; leave your comment and enjoy your day!

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DT.

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