I love to share information with you and help each other out, so here are a few things I have found lately. First some videos then some links to other photographer's blogs!
Joe Photo and the folks at WPPI (for those of you who don't know they host the biggest trade show and convention for wedding photographers) made these funny videos check them out!
Here is the first one which sets up the second one (if you only have time for one start with the funniest episode 2)
And my favorite one Episode 2: "Diary of a Washed Up Rock Star Wedding Photographer"
There are so many things that made me laugh in this episode from the total studio/print lab jokes to his washed up feelings, and one of my favorite parts is the lighting master Gary Fong appearance. Too funny! Gary Fong changed wedding photography in so many ways! One of his biggest contributions to the field and he continues to give is his revolutionary flash diffusers, check them out. Mine is on its way soon. I can't wait!
So besides Joe Photo and others already mentioned here are some helpful links for photographers.
You simply must check out the [b] school! It was created by Becker, a successful wedding photographer from Southern California. His [b] school was created for photographers to give tips and share ideas. Check out the blog for daily advice!
Jessica Claire is another unbelievable wedding photographer from Southern California! Check out her website and her blog! And she even created a new bag for photographers, called the ShootSac, its great for weddings and photojournalism work. You carry your lenses in a comfortable lightweight back that fits against your body, so you don't have to carry the heavy bulky bag around with you on the whole shoot, or run back to the bag when you need to switch lenses. I have had mine since the fall and I love it!
And for a daily dose of inspiration and heart, check out the blog of lovely and talented Jasmine Star! Her writing will bring tears to your eyes and her photography will capture your heart and soul! Also check out more of her work on her website. And her new website with a couple other California photographers, J'Adore Details, "is a wedding website designed to offer industry insight from professional photographers."
Thank you to all of these people for giving me inspiration. Though I have yet to meet any of them in person. Each of them have helped me and my business grow. Thank you so much. Though I am unable to attend WPPI this year and meet you all I look forward to meeting you sometime in the future.
For other photographers you still have time to make last minute travel plans to Vegas for WPPI and to meet some of these all stars! Good luck to you all, I hope these links help you as much as they have helped me. If you have others I left out, please share!
Coming in the next couple weeks, two engagement sessions in Colorado, one mini engagement session in snowy Chicago suburbs, and vacation photos from a secret place!
