December 2005 NoBs Photo Success
Photography Forum Newsletter

To all Inner Circle Members.

PHOTOGRAPHY NEWS AND OTHER STORIES
FROM THE DIGITAL DOG BOWL

For those of you who are not familiar with the Inner Circle Forum
Read more about it here.

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-STAND AND APPLAUD-

Congrats to Randy K Who just announced he's taking the plunge!!

"Well, after 22 years in the dairy industry with a career spanning everything from loading trucks, to working in cold storage, to production, to processing, to quality control, to inventory control, to sales, to production planning to management...I have officially turned in my notice to pursue my love and passion.

I plan on taking either a part-time job or doing some consulting to begin with to help bring in a buck or two, but my main focus will be my love of photography.

A bit scary to be sure, leaving a secure position (especially at my age) with a fantastic retirement plan and yet...events over the last couple of years have served to drive home the point you only live once, do what you love.

So, as of January 27, I finish up here and head to Wisconsin to begin a new life.

Sláinte!

Big Brother KC IS NOW Bid Daddy KC

KC, the very first No Bs Moderator, is now a proud father!!
Niya Kaelyn Cox was born on Wednesday 11/30 @ 7:30 PM and was a healthy 7 lbs 2.5 oz.

We covered it all from beginning to end. The videos are segmented into several parts for easy downloading.

• The Thought Process
• The Scavenger Hunt
• The Scavenger Hunt (Unedited for your entertainment.)
• Preparation
• The Setup Part I
• The Setup Part II
• The Shoot!

As promised last month, the Sears and Elizabeth Arden photo shoot: "How I made over $5,000.00 in three days photographing 143 woman"is up. and ready for viewing.

The video shows me setting up and yakking about some of my thoughts, ideas and other ramblings about making an impact when out on the road doing these types of shoots.

Also included is a video with the workflow, an action download and the files that I used so you can try it too!

Check it out.
Rob

FREE PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOPS
FOR ALL INNER CIRCLE
PHOTOGRAPHY FORUM MEMBERS

We're planning the best seminar in Las Vegas during next April's WPPI conference
(Wedding & Portrait Photographers International)
No, we're not affiliated in any way, shape or form with WPPI. It's just a great way to piggy back on their event and do our own thing.The WPPI trade show alone is worth the price of admission. It's legendary!

BUT, here's a great reason to head out to Sin City in April:
We are planning, planning that is, not etched in stone yet, a full day photography seminar,
maybe two. Here's the good part.
It's a gonna be FREE for all NoBs INNER CIRCLE MEMBERS.
Call it a customer appreciation seminar. Or, because we love you.
More news on this coming soon. We're working on securing a hotel or venue.

Seems like Adobe is extending their special on upgrading from Photoshop Elements
to Photoshop CS2 until November 30, 2006. This is a great way to save over $300
on the industry leading software. If you are on the fence of upgrading, this should
push you over. An excellent last minute Christmas gift to yourself. :)

10'x12' HIGH-KEY WHITE Muslin Background; Regularly $ 169.00, Now for the month of January $ 99.00. Shipping & Handling $ 20.00.

Well as month three is fast approaching, it is fabulous to see the growth and fabulous participation at the NOBS inner Forum.
The caliber of the images, the depth of the knowledge resources, and the sheer fun that all are obviously having is really cool to see. It would seem that the off-kilter attitude of the NOBS boys is contagious, and better than that - it's genuine! :-)

Thank you all who have taken a moment to check out the Craig's Actions Site, and from my own experiences, I can whole heartedly endorse the other vendors there as well for their high-calibre of product and service. A special thanks to those that took advantage of the NOBS Opening special, but for those that missed it, you still have a NOBS opportunity available ( along with a special Bonus Preview Action ) Check out my forum for more information.

Craigs Actions Forum

I especially enjoy receiving the feedback and images sent to me, as I am always working towards new offerings, and your input is always listened to. Here's a note from someone that was especially cool to read - the images were wonderful too :-)

"I am super pleased with all the Actions and they have had a HUGE impact on the quality and marketability of my work.
I just loved these boudoir images (enclosed) and felt they were some of the best art shots I've ever created. The woman was thrilled-------so THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!! I am getting a TON of work since I began using the actions to enhance my photos--I am so busy my head is spinning!!!!!!!! LOL "
- JM - Fla

Not all notes come with images <sigh>, but a reminder that I do have User Galleries at the Site and welcome anything that you would like to share.So best wishes of the season to all, and an early cheers to a fabulous new year of opportunities and creative fulfillment!
Cheers,

Craig

PS - Watch for some exciting new offerings this coming year at the site...*hint - even Vargas would be amazed ! ;-)

Craig Minielly MPA, SPA,
Craig's Actions / Aura Photographics