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Apr 01, 2011 17:13 as a reply to  @ post 12140342 |  #1711

When do they get to the part where you Press Shutter - Enjoy Result?

My Cards - Vistaprint


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Apr 01, 2011 17:37 |  #1712

Hatch1921 wrote in post #12140366 (external link)
Quick ? Who do you guys use for business cards?

I've used WHCC and didn't like them...
ACI wasn't bad but I tried 4 different finishes and I can't recall which one I liked...


Any suggestions?
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moo - I can have several images for the front and a standardized back. sort of a mini portfolio (I printed 10 images 20 cards each). I have had positive feedback about this approach. The downside is the cards are slightly larger than the usual business cards used in the US.




  
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Apr 01, 2011 18:24 |  #1713

Thanks Jay and Steve.... forgot about Moo.... hmmm something to think about.


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Apr 01, 2011 18:26 |  #1714

I use vistaprint as well, they do a great job and i love how i can make my own custom cards.

Was out scouting for a location to shoot and i was looking for a lake type area but all the lakes i went too are not filled up or dry... :(


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Apr 01, 2011 18:30 |  #1715

Nice article jay!
Hatch, have u tried any local places?


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Apr 01, 2011 18:33 |  #1716

disneydork06 wrote in post #12140755 (external link)
Nice article jay!
Hatch, have u tried any local places?


I haven't... know of any? Decent pricing?


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Apr 01, 2011 18:34 as a reply to  @ Hatch1921's post |  #1717

Colormark perhaps?


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Apr 01, 2011 19:25 |  #1718

Hatcher- Vista print here as well. Make sure to get a sample, and if you have issues with them, keep sending them back until they do the job perfectly, they'll take good care of you.


Speaking of business do any of you know anything about angel investors? Specifically, the pros and cons over venture capital. I was told to stay away from the VC route by several people, but none could really articulate a valid reason as to why. I'm just in the beginning stages of everything, but if someone who has experience in this arena would let me pick their brain that'd be amazing. Theres a free dinner in it for you. :D


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Apr 01, 2011 19:35 |  #1719

Just caught up on everything.

Jay- Congrats!!!

Doug- Love the colors of those shots, nicely done!

Hatch- A REAL photographer can execute a nuclear crotch shot no matter what lens they're using ...give up, just sayin. :D


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Apr 01, 2011 19:36 as a reply to  @ RickRandhawa's post |  #1720

Thank you sir!


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Apr 02, 2011 02:11 |  #1721

Hatch1921 wrote in post #12140342 (external link)
If anyone is still interested in the CPP path....

Important Changes to the CPP Image Submission Review

The Professional Photographic Certification Commission will institute changes to the CPP Image Submission Review, beginning with the June 24, 2011 review period.

The April 22, 2011 CPP Image Submission Review will be the last review that will not require the compulsory images. There will be no exceptions.

Beginning June 24, 2011, all portfolios (CPP candidates and re-certifying CPPs) will require the completion of a compulsory section of 6 images, showing standardized technical proficiency that all professional photographers, regardless of specialty, should know.

These images may come directly from client files or may be set up to demonstrate the technique that is required.
What are the compulsory images?

The compulsory section is comprised of 3 mandatory images and 3 elective images.
Mandatory Images

Image 1: Short lighting 3:1 ratio
This image will demonstrate proper lens selection and perspective with short lighting and a medium 3:1 lighting ratio.

Examples, based on your specialty:
Portrait Wedding Commercial Sports/Event
Closed or open loop; head shot Wedding portrait demonstrating short lighting Still life; product; food; model Individual portrait. Use of fill light or reflector to achieve 3:1 ratio.

Image 2: Broad lighting 3:1 ratio
This image will demonstrate proper lens selection and perspective with a broad lighting setup and a medium 3:1 lighting ratio.

Examples, based on your specialty:
Portrait Wedding Commercial Sports/Event
Closed or open loop; head shot Wedding portrait demonstrating broad lighting Still life; product; food; model Individual portrait. Use of fill light or reflector to achieve 3:1 ratio.

Image 3: Selective focus with minimal depth of field
This image will demonstrate how the viewer’s attention is impacted by selective focus.

Examples, based on your specialty:
Portrait Wedding Commercial Sports/Event
Creative use of selective focus. Close up Product photo; macro image Creative use of selective focus.
Elective Images 4, 5, and 6 (Choose 3 of the following)

* High Key Image
This image will demonstrate the proper technique in lighting a subject for a high key.
* Low Key Image
This image will demonstrate the proper technique in lighting a subject for a low key.
* Rule of Thirds
This image will demonstrate subject placement and organization.
* Use of Shape, Form, and Texture
This image will demonstrate these basic elements of art.
* Balance (symmetrical or asymmetrical)
This image will demonstrate the principles of balance achieved through subject size, placement, weight, or color.
* Color Harmony
This image will demonstrate the harmonious relationship of colors.
* "S" Curve Line
This image will demonstrate a "S" curve or feminine posing.
* Assertive, Angular, or Masculine Line
This image will demonstrate an assertive, angular, or masculine pose.
* Architectural
This image will demonstrate the commercial application of architectural photography. (Cannot be chosen for the portrait category.)

Submission Information

The first 6 images that you will upload will be the compulsory images. You will be provided with step-by-step instructions during the upload process for providing statements of purpose for these images. The remaining 14 images will come from your client work in the last 24 months, based on your specialty (or specialties percentages).

The CPP Certification judges will review the 6 compulsory images before reviewing the remainder of the body of work. If one of the compulsory images does not pass, the entire portfolio will not pass and the remaining 14 submitted images will not be reviewed. If the compulsory images did not pass, any feedback session will only discuss the compulsory portion of the portfolio.

Reminder: If you are seeking certification as a portrait or wedding photographer, do not submit "landscape" images. Commercial and event photographers may enter landscape images providing they were "commissioned and paid" and not images that were sold "after the fact."

Can someone please boil this down to simple facts and such? My head is spinning.

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Apr 02, 2011 02:23 |  #1722

I take it as...

You submit 6 shots... 3 have to be mandatory lighting ratio examples and 1 of the three is with a shallow DOF.
The 3 elective shots can be samples using the any 3 styles listed... but should pertain to your specialty. Portrait person wouldn't submit landscape work.

The board will look at those 6 and if those images don't make the grade... they won't look at the rest of your portfolio.

I have a sneaky feeling there was a wide variety of work being submitted and the judges didn't really have a baseline they could all agree on. So... they came up with this system?

Make sense?
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Apr 02, 2011 10:06 |  #1723

Today is Falcon Fields open house..

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Apr 02, 2011 11:42 |  #1724

I am in the Phoenix area... college professor and photographer. http://JamesGordonPatt​erson.com (external link) And, I am the Arizona Facebook admin for NAPP at http://thurly.net/14a9 (external link)




  
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Apr 02, 2011 12:03 |  #1725

If you are bored today..

Jerome has a first Saturday's art walk every month. 5-8pm (I didn't know that). www.jeromeartwalk.com (external link)

and.. There is going to be a small Hot Air Balloon event at Monument Valley today and Sunday, with a balloon glow tonight at dusk. www.navajonationparks.​org (external link).

Happy Saturday.. :)


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