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.

 
She is just adorable. Rob and I both know she has her mothers looks.
hahahahahhahahahaha!
 
Congratulations from all of us at NoBs. We cannot wait to see some
images. HINT! HINT!
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In case you missed it. Now up in the Dangerous Downloads:
"Product Photography Shoot Video Tutorial- How To Create Eye Popping Images On A Shoestring Budget.
WATCH US EVERY STEP OF THE WAY! See how James took a simple idea, a few mining drill bits and impressed the ad agency so much they not only are committed to using him for all future shoots
but they also want to join the No Bs Forum..."

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

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Have any Adobe Photoshop questions?
Just Ask Bill Guy - The Photoshop Mechanic!
Make sure you check out the Photoshop Mechanic Forum. Bill has some outstanding photoshop tutorials that will save
you long grueling hours at the computer, and it just might save a few hairs on your head too.
 
Click HERE for list of Bill Guys' Photoshop101.5 Classes

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Seniors Photography Forum - Update!
In last month's newsletter we mentioned the new forum dedicated to Senior photography.
Well, it looks like it's a big hit.
Check it out and see. The threads are all burning hot. Senior Forum Here
                                                                     
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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.

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Last call for St Lucia January 10-12, 2006

If you ever wanted to see this guy in a Speedo on the beach, now's your chance.
Details here.

Those two nutcases from up north, the NoBs Founders, Rob and James will be there.
No Speedos, just thongs.

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Someone asked us for a straight up photography lighting
and lighting patterns tutorial.
So here it is.
...
We have uploaded the Garage Lighting Video Tutorial to the download section.
Garage Lighting 101

                                                                   
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New Monthly Success Interview with Robert Provencher

He talks about his successes, his marketing ideas, his thoughts on digital and much more!

Right Click Save-as HERE
to listen to a small sample of the interview.


The complete 1hour interview is now available in the Monthly Success Interview Post!

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UPGRADE FROM PHOTOSHOP ELEMENTS TO PHOTOSHOP CS2
       

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. :)

         
     
Link for Nikon Users
 
Link for Canon Users
   
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News from our Vendors!
                                                                   
TIM WEST BACKGROUNDS
 
FOR THE MONTH OF JANUARY
For more information check out the Tim West Background Site
10'x24' HIGH-KEY WHITE Muslin Background; Regularly $ 249.00, Now for the month of January $ 149.00. Shipping & Handling $ 20.00.

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

Also, every Forum member has a (virtual) $ 200 gift certificate from Tim West Backgrounds - good for a 10'x 20' or larger Hand Painted background!
 
CRAIGS ACTIONS
Seasons Greetings to the Clan of NOBS!

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

   
INNOVATRONIX
   
 
FLIP-IT!
     
                                                 
         
NEW 'CLEAN STROBE' FLIP-IT! NO GLUE ON YOUR STROBE
Flip-it! Jr. and Big Flip-it are now shipping with the new adhesive-less attachment band. The only exception is for bowl-shaped strobes like Q-flash, so please tell me if it is for one of these. If you have a HUGE rectangular strobe like a handle-mount Metz, please say this in "comments" so I can get the band length correct on the first try. Joe (Flipitguy)
         
                                                 
                             
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Speaking of vendors we have several new vendors hitting the forum in the new year, which include labs, albums, & software!
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New Videos in January!
                           
                         
                         
Maternity
Engagement
                                           
These and many others will be added to our downloads forum!
                                             
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SOME RECENT
DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY FROM OUR MEMBERS!
   
                                                           
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NoBs Dog Bowl Vid Clip
Adobe Photoshop Tutorial
   
CLICK HERE TO WATCH THIS DIGITAL WORKFLOW VIDEO  
   
                           
                                                           
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Straight from the Heart!
"I am a former free forum member and couldn't pass up the incredible offer for the new forum! I only had a couple of posts in the other forum, but hope
to share and learn a lot more over here!  
The information and content on this site just blows me away! You guys are incredibly generous with your knowledge and talent, something I have not encountered since I went digital in January. I have been in the dark for so
many months!"
                                                                 
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Well, that's it for this edition of the NoBs Digital Dog Bowl. See you all on the inside.

Robert Provencher & James Hodgins

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