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March 2006 NoBs Photo Success
Photography Forum Newsletter

To all Inner Circle Members.

PHOTOGRAPHY NEWS AND OTHER STORIES
FROM THE DIGITAL DOG BOWL

If your not a member of the Inncer Circle and want to learn more

CLICK HERE

Recently we have been told that we are not serious enough. (so the member left, and I laughed) What? Are you kidding me? What does being serious have todo with creating dynamic images? We find that throwing a little bit of humour into the equation makes the learning process a lot less painful. You can go to other sites and get that "we are serious, we don't goof around, and we don't have fun either!!!!", but here, we are not like that. Hey NoBs right? Let the quality of ones work and the photographers associated with that person speak for itself. So what if we are a little wacky, so what if we have spent time in a padded room, and so what if our definition of fun is chasing rabid beavers through a densly wooded area. Learning is a game, you can win or you can lose, those are your choices, we just want the game to be fun and exciting.

Everyday I browse the community and I am amazed at the quality of work and the professionalism of our members. How can this be? This isn't a "serious" community, we really are not trying to learn, we are not really creating outstanding award winning images, and we are not making big $$ from the not-so-serious information located in the bowels of this site.

Of course, what the hell do I know.

James (if your work isn't the best, then it should only get better.)

Rob's two cents: Frankly, this is not such a big issue. So what if one or two people leave us every year because we aren't "serious" enough? As if!! Who really cares? Fact is, the more you are out there "doing stuff" and trying to make a difference, the more critics you will have. So ultimately it's a good sign. And it is so much the exception to the rule- the rule being that many, many photographers do get a lot more than a little offended- that it barely counts. BUT, in defence of having fun while learning let me make this point: When are our minds the most imaginative, active, turbocharged with learning and in overdrive??? When we are children, of course. Playing and having fun has been directly linked to the healthy development and growth of our brains and our intellect. This has been very much accepted in the scientific community.

Einstein is a good example. When he created the theory of relativity he admitted he would purposefully forget about everything he knew. All rules of physics and Newton's laws of gravity and all that, and he would let his imagination free flow- JUST LIKE A CHILD. Worked for him. But what does Einstein know?

There's still room for our free Inner Circle Customer Appreciation workshop, April 11, 2006, in Las Vegas, while WPPI is on. The room is about 90% full. If you wanna get in on it, email me. Exclusively for No Bs Inner Circle Members.

How Do You Know Your a NoBs Addict?
(Here are some observations our members have made)

You know your a NoBs addict when.....

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NEW FORUM MODERATORS!!

NoBs Website Watch-ya-mak-all-it - Is the latest addition to the NoBs Community. Moderated by Steven Hobley, this forum is dedicated to all your website interests. Check out the top sticky "Building A Website" where Steve goes through all the necessary steps to planning, creating, and implementing a website.

On top of being added to the Marketing Forum as a moderator,William is starting his new Portrait business, alot of his progress will be posted in the Marketing Forum. Toggle his threads and see what William goes threw in the next few months.

Interesting Posts On Photoshop Tutorials, Photography Lighting, and many more Photography Tips This Month ALONE!!...man, can hardly keep up with the pace and quality of information that keeps pouring in from members....keep it up!!

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New Digital Photography Vendors
(We are pleased to announce 2 new vendors this past month.)

Established in 1998, Photocreative Inc. is a small, "customer focused" company offering the best products advise and service to those who want only the best in digital cameras and accessories. Rather than stock every product from every manufacturer and end up selling mediocre cameras like large retailers do -- our mission is unique & simple.

"We sell only the latest & best products at a lower price point -- and constantly research, read reviews of and actively test every product that we sell." Jeff Chevrier, President, Photocreative.

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'Retouching is more than a service. It is an art that must respect the quality and consistency offered by my clients. My retouching knowledge allows me to transform a good picture into an excellent picture, at the same time respecting the originality of the image.'
Nathalie Boisvert CPA

Click here to see a Sample Image

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What's happening with Craig's Photoshop Actions?

Well, Craig and his Photoshop Actions are hitting the road!
With events happening across 4(!) coasts, there should be something happening near you, so c'mon out and let's have some fun!

For full information check here:
Digital Workshops and Special Events

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News Release from Craig's Actions
April 1 2006

Craigs Actions Creates Retouching Software that Removes Clothing

There has been a stunning breakthrough in imaging technology, resulting in a
brand new Actions Set Release from
www.craigsactions.com

Now, for the first time ever, you have the ability to control exactly what clothing is worn or
NOT worn in your photographic images!

Introducing the Naturalizers!

That's right, you read correct - Craig's Actions has come up with a set of PhotoShop Processing Actions that allow you to remove clothing from the subjects in your images! For the full visual experience, you can get all the details and a Free Sampler
( Free Sampler for the first 500 visitors only! ) at the web link below:

Craigs Naturalizers Series

I could waste your time with all the tech talk here, but I'll skip all that and just suggest that you take a quick visit to the product info pages for all the descriptions and plenty of lovely image samples!

As this ground breaking software is so revolutionary to imaging applications, I would ask that you assist in spreading the word of its release to anyone that you think may be interested, or who could benefit from making use of this exciting new and easy to use technology!

Enjoy the Adventure!

Craigs Naturalizers Series

Craig

Craig Minielly M. Photog., MPA, SPA, CPP
Craig's Actions / Aura Photographics

DigitalResources - www.craigsactions.com
Website - www.auraphotographics.com
2006 Workshops - www.auraphotographics.com/BlahBlahBlah/blahblah.html

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Recent Portraits From Our Members:

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NICE THINGS PEOPLE HAVE SAID ABOUT US:

"It has been a week since Hodgy and Rob put on their seminar in Phoenix and my head is still spinning. If you ever get a chance to attend one of their seminars or buy some of their actions, all I can say is "Do It!".Unfortunately, I didn't attend the all day portion of the seminar, just the evening part. The room was packed. The program was held in the same room that our local Phoenix PPA group meets and the last time the room was that packed was when Joe Buissink spoke to our group. I have attended so many programs where the speakers presented an infomercial, showing just enough to lure you to buy stuff at the end of the night. You know the type, if you ask a question about how something is done, the speaker tells you that the secret is revealed on their over priced CDs. Well not so with Hodgy and Rob. Top notch, informative and entertaining program and they showed how to do everything with step by step instructions. They even included a free CD with many of the actions that they showed that night. I did end up purchasing an additional CD, but more as a way to show my appreciation for their fine program. Now after going through the CD, I am so happy that I bought it.

Sorry for the ramble, I really just meant to say a big thank you to Hodgy and Rob! With just a little enhancement, they showed me what my images could be. I'm inspired!

Take Care,
Tom"

On that note......It's time to start thinking about next August and whether or not you are interested in attending the FIVE DAY workshop in St Catherines, at the Niagara School of Imaging (formerly Image Explorations). Without a doubt, one of the best bangs for your photographic buck.

Small class size, many choices and many students to meet and share awesome photography ideas with. Of course our course is always a huge hit, since we not only like to pour out our hearts and souls, but we also like to entertain and shock.....you never know what you're going to get! Already, students from last year have expressed (some actually paid their deposits) interest in coming back for another round of No Bs Photo Success. They enjoyed us that much. Our course content will be updated and modified since last year was our first year ever and we also learned a lot. Hope to see you there! Remember, class size is small (max 25) so you get a smaller, more intimate setting....but bring your dancing shoes! .....Rob

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OLD TIME SAKE
Recently someone commented on our old video we used to promote the digital photography forum, No Bs Photo Success. In case you miss it, here it is, forever archived. Click on image:

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STAND AND APPLAUD

RIFF (Shawn) got a new studio. And he's pumped! I think he's so excited he's floating on air.

We met Shawn at Image Explorations last august. He was attending our class while his wife Julie was taking another photography program. And she's not even a photog. We could tell that these guys had the "bug" and we have no doubt that they are on their way. You know these things some times.
Here's a few pics of Shawn new digs.

Also PEPPY PEA is moving into a new studio too! CONGRATULATIONS.

" Large, open, high ceilings, hube basement, in all over 3000 square feet. Rent is quite reasonable (tho, it is a bit of a stretch for me- but I will be fine) AND rent includes utilities!!!"

THAT'S ALOT OF SPACE!

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Success Interview of the Month
APRIL 2006

........will be Storey Wilkins.
Storey's website
"LUCK FAVORS THE PREPARED" We met Storey at a convention a few years ago, her first photography convention ever. Now, we've become good friends and constantly run into her at just about every workshop and convention we attend. She's very enthusiastic and informative. She's achieved so much in the last three years and has grown immensely as a photographer. You're going to love her message.

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Enchanted Forest Workflow Photoshop Tutorial

CLICK HERE FOR FREE PHOTOSHOP TUTORIAL

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My 5-Minute Portrait

Shooting grads today with John and the Grunt, this womans husband was sitting there waiting. Nice Hat I said, have a seat? He sits, we turn him 90 degrees, we move the mainlight behind him... Snap. Thanks.

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PS. Dicha' click on the image
above-the two serious guys?- very revealing!



		March 2006 NoBs Photo Success Photography Forum Newsletter To all Inner Circle Members. PHOTOGRAPHY NEWS AND OTHER STORIES FROM THE DIGITAL DOG BOWL If your not a member of the Inncer Circle and want to learn more CLICK HERE ************************************ Recently we have been told that we are not serious enough. (so the member left, and I laughed) What? Are you kidding me? What does being serious have todo with creating dynamic images? We find that throwing a little bit of humour into the equation makes the learning process a lot less painful. You can go to other sites and get that "we are serious, we don't goof around, and we don't have fun either!!!!", but here, we are not like that. Hey NoBs right? Let the quality of ones work and the photographers associated with that person speak for itself. So what if we are a little wacky, so what if we have spent time in a padded room, and so what if our definition of fun is chasing rabid beavers through a densly wooded area. Learning is a game, you can win or you can lose, those are your choices, we just want the game to be fun and exciting. Everyday I browse the community and I am amazed at the quality of work and the professionalism of our members. How can this be? This isn't a "serious" community, we really are not trying to learn, we are not really creating outstanding award winning images, and we are not making big $$ from the not-so-serious information located in the bowels of this site. Of course, what the hell do I know. James (if your work isn't the best, then it should only get better.) Rob's two cents: Frankly, this is not such a big issue. So what if one or two people leave us every year because we aren't "serious" enough? As if!! Who really cares? Fact is, the more you are out there "doing stuff" and trying to make a difference, the more critics you will have. So ultimately it's a good sign. And it is so much the exception to the rule- the rule being that many, many photographers do get a lot more than a little offended- that it barely counts. BUT, in defence of having fun while learning let me make this point: When are our minds the most imaginative, active, turbocharged with learning and in overdrive??? When we are children, of course. Playing and having fun has been directly linked to the healthy development and growth of our brains and our intellect. This has been very much accepted in the scientific community. Einstein is a good example. When he created the theory of relativity he admitted he would purposefully forget about everything he knew. All rules of physics and Newton's laws of gravity and all that, and he would let his imagination free flow- JUST LIKE A CHILD. Worked for him. But what does Einstein know? Lighten up. It's good for you. And it will make you a better photographer Rob *************************************************** There's still room for our free Inner Circle Customer Appreciation workshop, April 11, 2006, in Las Vegas, while WPPI is on. The room is about 90% full. If you wanna get in on it, email me. Exclusively for No Bs Inner Circle Members. *************************************************** How Do You Know Your a NoBs Addict? (Here are some observations our members have made) You know your a NoBs addict when..... You talk daily about NoBs members like you've known them forever and they are your best friends. When this forum is the last thing you see at night and the first thing you see in the morning when you are eating your breakfast. When you sign your name to your work emails with your NOBS user name. You put the baby down for a nap 30min early so you can troll the forum in peace. Reading posts on the forum is the only adult interaction you've had all day. When you refresh the forum list looking for new posts during commercial breaks, half-times, and intermissions. Your list of professional trade organizations you belong to includes NoBS. When you plan your family vacation route around visiting another NOBS member along the way. Your DSL goes down and you walk to the library in the pouring rain to use their computer to check the forum! (and you do this twice a day for one very long rainy week!) You can view the whole list HERE! *************************************************** NEW FORUM MODERATORS!! NoBs Website Watch-ya-mak-all-it - Is the latest addition to the NoBs Community. Moderated by Steven Hobley, this forum is dedicated to all your website interests. Check out the top sticky "Building A Website" where Steve goes through all the necessary steps to planning, creating, and implementing a website. On top of being added to the Marketing Forum as a moderator,William is starting his new Portrait business, alot of his progress will be posted in the Marketing Forum. Toggle his threads and see what William goes threw in the next few months. *************************************************** Interesting Posts On Photoshop Tutorials, Photography Lighting, and many more Photography Tips This Month ALONE!!...man, can hardly keep up with the pace and quality of information that keeps pouring in from members....keep it up!! How to Speed Up Your Photoshop Workflow - By Riff Raw VS Large Fine - By Debbie Client Referral Incentives -By Rachel Double Lighting Wedding Candids By Mark Hamilton All these and hundreds of hours of other cool video tutorials on photography lighting, photoshop tutorials and photography marketing are all included in your photography forum membership. *************************************************** New Digital Photography Vendors (We are pleased to announce 2 new vendors this past month.)** Established in 1998, Photocreative Inc. is a small, "customer focused" company offering the best products advise and service to those who want only the best in digital cameras and accessories. Rather than stock every product from every manufacturer and end up selling mediocre cameras like large retailers do -- our mission is unique & simple. "We sell only the latest & best products at a lower price point -- and constantly research, read reviews of and actively test every product that we sell." Jeff Chevrier, President, Photocreative. ************************************* 'Retouching is more than a service. It is an art that must respect the quality and consistency offered by my clients. My retouching knowledge allows me to transform a good picture into an excellent picture, at the same time respecting the originality of the image.' Nathalie Boisvert CPA Click here to see a Sample Image *********************************** What's happening with Craig's Photoshop Actions? Well, Craig and his Photoshop Actions are hitting the road! With events happening across 4(!) coasts, there should be something happening near you, so c'mon out and let's have some fun! For full information check here: Digital Workshops and Special Events *********************************** News Release from Craig's Actions April 1 2006 Craigs Actions Creates Retouching Software that Removes Clothing There has been a stunning breakthrough in imaging technology, resulting in a brand new Actions Set Release from www.craigsactions.com Now, for the first time ever, you have the ability to control exactly what clothing is worn or NOT worn in your photographic images! Introducing the Naturalizers! That's right, you read correct - Craig's Actions has come up with a set of PhotoShop Processing Actions that allow you to remove clothing from the subjects in your images! For the full visual experience, you can get all the details and a Free Sampler ( Free Sampler for the first 500 visitors only! ) at the web link below: Craigs Naturalizers Series I could waste your time with all the tech talk here, but I'll skip all that and just suggest that you take a quick visit to the product info pages for all the descriptions and plenty of lovely image samples! As this ground breaking software is so revolutionary to imaging applications, I would ask that you assist in spreading the word of its release to anyone that you think may be interested, or who could benefit from making use of this exciting new and easy to use technology! Enjoy the Adventure! Craigs Naturalizers Series Craig Craig Minielly M. Photog., MPA, SPA, CPP Craig's Actions / Aura Photographics DigitalResources - www.craigsactions.com Website - www.auraphotographics.com 2006 Workshops - www.auraphotographics.com/BlahBlahBlah/blahblah.html *********************************** Recent Portraits From Our Members: ************************************* NICE THINGS PEOPLE HAVE SAID ABOUT US: "It has been a week since Hodgy and Rob put on their seminar in Phoenix and my head is still spinning. If you ever get a chance to attend one of their seminars or buy some of their actions, all I can say is "Do It!".Unfortunately, I didn't attend the all day portion of the seminar, just the evening part. The room was packed. The program was held in the same room that our local Phoenix PPA group meets and the last time the room was that packed was when Joe Buissink spoke to our group. I have attended so many programs where the speakers presented an infomercial, showing just enough to lure you to buy stuff at the end of the night. You know the type, if you ask a question about how something is done, the speaker tells you that the secret is revealed on their over priced CDs. Well not so with Hodgy and Rob. Top notch, informative and entertaining program and they showed how to do everything with step by step instructions. They even included a free CD with many of the actions that they showed that night. I did end up purchasing an additional CD, but more as a way to show my appreciation for their fine program. Now after going through the CD, I am so happy that I bought it. Sorry for the ramble, I really just meant to say a big thank you to Hodgy and Rob! With just a little enhancement, they showed me what my images could be. I'm inspired! Take Care, Tom" *On that note......It's time to start thinking about next August and whether or not you are interested in attending the FIVE DAY workshop in St Catherines, at the Niagara School of Imaging (formerly Image Explorations). Without a doubt, one of the best bangs for your photographic buck.* Small class size, many choices and many students to meet and share awesome photography ideas with. Of course our course is always a huge hit, since we not only like to pour out our hearts and souls, but we also like to entertain and shock.....you never know what you're going to get! Already, students from last year have expressed (some actually paid their deposits) interest in coming back for another round of No Bs Photo Success. They enjoyed us that much. Our course content will be updated and modified since last year was our first year ever and we also learned a lot. Hope to see you there! Remember, class size is small (max 25) so you get a smaller, more intimate setting....but bring your dancing shoes! .....Rob ************************************* OLD TIME SAKE Recently someone commented on our old video we used to promote the digital photography forum, No Bs Photo Success. In case you miss it, here it is, forever archived. Click on image: *********************************** STAND AND APPLAUD RIFF (Shawn) got a new studio. And he's pumped! I think he's so excited he's floating on air. We met Shawn at Image Explorations last august. He was attending our class while his wife Julie was taking another photography program. And she's not even a photog. We could tell that these guys had the "bug" and we have no doubt that they are on their way. You know these things some times. Here's a few pics of Shawn new digs. Also PEPPY PEA is moving into a new studio too! CONGRATULATIONS. " Large, open, high ceilings, hube basement, in all over 3000 square feet. Rent is quite reasonable (tho, it is a bit of a stretch for me- but I will be fine) AND rent includes utilities!!!" THAT'S ALOT OF SPACE! ************************************* Success Interview of the Month APRIL 2006 ........will be Storey Wilkins. Storey's website "LUCK FAVORS THE PREPARED" We met Storey at a convention a few years ago, her first photography convention ever. Now, we've become good friends and constantly run into her at just about every workshop and convention we attend. She's very enthusiastic and informative. She's achieved so much in the last three years and has grown immensely as a photographer. You're going to love her message. ************************************* Enchanted Forest Workflow Photoshop Tutorial CLICK HERE FOR FREE PHOTOSHOP TUTORIAL *********************************** My 5-Minute Portrait Shooting grads today with John and the Grunt, this womans husband was sitting there waiting. Nice Hat I said, have a seat? He sits, we turn him 90 degrees, we move the mainlight behind him... Snap. Thanks. ************************************* PS. Dicha' click on the image above-the two serious guys?- very revealing!
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