Comments for No BS Photo Success

Comment on School is never out…. by Brian

Brian — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 14:59:31 +0000

People have nothing better to do than look for spelling issues in your newsletter? What losers, I can just imagine the perfect, pristine photos they spew out. On the bright side, take it as a sign that there is some hope for them, they must be absorbing something creative while checking through your newsletters.
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> I’ll tip the comment scales even further to the positive by telling you how much I enjoy your newsletters since recently signing up. I am no more than a serious hobbyist but find that much of your commentary regarding the business aspect of a photo career strikes a chord anyway. Attention to detail, planning, working with a subject etc etc are all essential elements to a good photo. I find myself thinking a lot more about those aspects rather than just Pointing and Shooting. And for those brave souls who take it to the next step of using those photos to earn a living, God bless ‘em for the size of their kahunas.
> I have also noticed positives coming from some initial negative reaction to your material. You are heavily into portrait work, and I am realizing that in my heart I am not. The results of a carefully planned portrait session and the subsequent touch up work don’t really turn my crank. I never realized that until I started seriously paying attention to your comments and webinars such as the great presentation by Brian DeMint. BUT….I am also realizing that you have an incredible knack for sharing knowledge in basics such as design, composition etc etc which, if I keep my mind open, can significantly improve the quality of what I do like to shoot. Thanks

Comment on School is never out…. by linda Finstad

linda Finstad — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 14:40:30 +0000

I just love your philosophy about school never being out and sometimes learning is its own reward – I bought a collection of training CD’s from a guy called Woody Walters who does some amazing illustrations – diligently watched and learned this ( new to me technique) not sure if my clients will like and pay for this new service but mastering something new is reward enough. and I look forward to the next challenge.
To stand out from the crowd you have to do something others either cant or wont do

Keep up the good work

an avid fan

Comment on Webinar with Brian DeMint, On Elements of Design and Warne Noyce, Canon Flash techniques by Peggy Millar

Peggy Millar — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 06:50:59 +0000

Great webinar! I enjoyed the quirky humour and the discussion after with different perspectives. The topic was good, not many photography sites talking about art and design itself. I was a webinar virgin until last night, looking forward to the next!

Comment on Webinar with Brian DeMint, On Elements of Design and Warne Noyce, Canon Flash techniques by Arved G. Grass

Arved G. Grass — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 23:09:22 +0000

This was an excellent presentation. I really appreciated Brian going over the photographs in detail, demonstrating the design elements, and how they work in the image. I could certainly use more of this type of webinar, as it really helps me to learn to see better.

Comment on Webinar with Brian DeMint, On Elements of Design and Warne Noyce, Canon Flash techniques by Rafy

Rafy — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 20:01:13 +0000

It was good to review the basics of design. Specially, with the help of a different point of interpretation as Brian does (and his sense of humor).

I enjoyed the webminar and his presentation helped me to revive the view through my lens.

Comment on Copy right music and risks for photographers…. by Guitar Body

Guitar Body — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 12:43:03 +0000

Yes I agree with you. There are lots of risk of copy writing. Many photographers and musician suffers from this type of problem. Thanks for sharing the advice.

Comment on NoBs TeeVee Episode 12 by Daniel Martin

Daniel Martin — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 12:51:50 +0000

Thanks a lot! My friend!!! I just love every second of your video! Very stimulating and wise information… Have GREAT time and God bless you!

Comment on Shawna feedback video by Alice

Alice — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 23:26:54 +0000

Thoroughly enjoyed this. I always come away with something when I watch your videos or read the newsletter. I was wondering…when you were working with the girl group shot you used Topaz. I was wondering which preset in Topaz you were using. Love this stuff

Comment on Find the light! by KG

KG — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 05:48:16 +0000

Great Stuff Thank you. Just an FYI – While you can do a Custom White Balance on Canon Cameras with a white target, they mention in the manual that they prefer a gray target.

I suspect the reason is that if you over expose the white target you remove half of the data available to calculate the custom white balance. This is often caused by people tilting the target and catching the reflection of the light on it, similar to pointing the chest of a bride in a white wedding dress into the light modifier. Always (almost) cross light to create shadows to show the detail in the beading and then turn the face back into the light.

Comment on Shawna feedback video by Daniel Martin

Daniel Martin — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 12:38:41 +0000

Very interesting video! Bravo!