Sunday, September 27, 2009
Back at the airpport . . .
Here I am again . . . at the airport getting ready to head to Texas. Two trips to Texas in one week - crazy. I should have just stayed - those Texas photographers are awesome! I'm super excited to be a part of the WPPI Road Trip and thrilled to give my program tomorrow morning. They're expecting 200+ so it'll be a good group to speak to. The program is a mix of business and marketing with some humor thrown in along the way. Jamie did a great job at the studio to help get me ready - muchas gracias!!! Even though I'm not looking forward to the flight - I hate to fly - I am looking forward to seeing some familiar faces . . . yee haw!
Saturday, September 26, 2009
SWPPA Convention
Just got back from a great trip to Texas for their state photography convention. As one of the AZPPA Southwest Region Representatives it is my job to attend the yearly convention and let me just say . . . those Texans know how to do it right! What fun! I always love meeting new people and when they are photographers it's an added bonus. It was also fun to reconnect with old friends and see faces I haven't seen in a while. My term as the SWPPA Rep. is for 5 years and I'm looking forward to every single one of them. Here are just a couple of pix of some of my friends - Julie Klaasmeyer, Elizabeth Homan, and Rachel Glyda, Dale Holladay and his wife Janice (he is the other Rep.) with the President of the SWPPA (Don Dixon) from the night of the banquest. And I had to include one of me performing one of my favorite party tricks :) 
Thursday, September 24, 2009
New Cutie Patooties
Oh my gosh . . . we had such fun 'playing' with Little Emma and Payton during their session this week. Payton was such a happy little munchkin and had us cracking up with her 'big girl' smiles. 
And when Aunt Kay accidentally stepped on her finger she hung in there like a trouper. I have no idea how I managed to trip myself - thank goodness I was barefoot! And even though little Emma had a double ear infection she gave us as much as she could and then some. A great big 'thank you' to Jody for bringing such lovely, sweet and fun cutie patooties into the studio. Your holiday cards are going to ROCK!
Jody brought in some really cute clothes she found at UrbanKidz (http://www.urbankidzwear.com/) and when added to the tutu's we had here . . . whalah . . . instant cuteness.
If you haven't had the chance to visit Jody's store, Vintage Villas (http://www.vintagevillashome.com/) in Scottsdale . . . you MUST go!! It's filled with all kinds of amazing home decor items, awesome furniture and unique gifts. She's has true talent and you'll absolutely love her energy!!
And if you're interested in sessions with tutu's we have them in just about every color . . . fun for the holidays :)
And when Aunt Kay accidentally stepped on her finger she hung in there like a trouper. I have no idea how I managed to trip myself - thank goodness I was barefoot! And even though little Emma had a double ear infection she gave us as much as she could and then some. A great big 'thank you' to Jody for bringing such lovely, sweet and fun cutie patooties into the studio. Your holiday cards are going to ROCK!Jody brought in some really cute clothes she found at UrbanKidz (http://www.urbankidzwear.com/) and when added to the tutu's we had here . . . whalah . . . instant cuteness.
If you haven't had the chance to visit Jody's store, Vintage Villas (http://www.vintagevillashome.com/) in Scottsdale . . . you MUST go!! It's filled with all kinds of amazing home decor items, awesome furniture and unique gifts. She's has true talent and you'll absolutely love her energy!!
And if you're interested in sessions with tutu's we have them in just about every color . . . fun for the holidays :)
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
Webinar WOW
GREAT webinar tonight! A big shout out 'thank you' to all the webbies that joined me to learn, share and get fired up about a great new revenue stream to offer. Seriously - I really loved the feedback you all gave me . . . I know I'm on the right track with this! There are 4 more to go through Marathon Press who I tip my hat (or bangs) to for their continued support in education for professional photographers. wha whoooo!
Monday, September 14, 2009
FREE upcoming event
Check out this awesome upcoming Free Marketing Telesummit. The programming content is amazing and the speakers are fantastic!!! You won't want to miss it! And remember . . . it's FREE!!!! http://tiny.cc/2ApIk
Saturday, September 12, 2009
Awesome Webinar Next Week
Getting super excited about next week's webinar through Marathon Press. I'll be talking about how we've been enjoying a revune stream that is both fun and profitable. To all my fellow photographers . . . check it out, you'll be happy you did. Here's the link:
http://tiny.cc/qLAZj
http://tiny.cc/qLAZj
Friday, September 4, 2009
Kay got a new toy
Sometimes you just have to pull the plug and 'do it' . . . let's see if that holds true as I play with a new camera this weekend. Wish me luck and pray I don't drown. Yup . . . it's an underwater camera and I'll post some images once we work out the kinks.
Thursday, September 3, 2009
Kay's headed to Dallas
Dallas here we come! The WPPI Road Trip is going to be amazing and I'm super thrilled to be able to present a new and exciting program. Check out the programing and information below. Texas may never be the same - yee haw!
Dallas Tour
September 28, 2009
Business & Marketing Lighting & Posing Portrait Workflow
Learn * Grow * Succeed
Kay Eskridge
Running a successful portrait studio requires innovation, adaptability and the drive to not only grow, but to succeed. Kay Eskridge has discovered the necessary steps to developing new programs within her portrait studio and is ready to share them all with you! You’ll learn about the programs Kay runs throughout the year to keep her clients coming back for more, how to reach new clients through partnership marketing programs and a few secret tips about customer care that will set you apart from your competition. Plus, she’ll show you a few tricks on how to market your programs for free by embracing the Internet and connecting with this new generation of social networkers. Get ready to be educated, entertained and empowered!
High Fashion, High Glamour Weddings with a Little Flow
Doug Gordon
Change the way you think and change your world forever. If you love speakers who are motivational and funny, come to this class—because, after all, people learn best when they are laughing; because they need a motivational message; because they need to have fun while they learn. Learn how to take immediate action and create momentum toward becoming the photographer you want to be as we pose, light and shoot every scenario possible. Learn how to make the ordinary extraordinary as he shoots and explains a wide variety of poses before your eyes. See how to work with limited time to create fashionable, glamorous photos at every wedding, optimize your workflow and make the most of your time.
Creating WOW in Any Market
Lori Nordstrom
You CAN have a successful studio—even in what the media has called “hard economic times.” Find out how Lori has profited in a tiny mid-western town of 5500. What does it take to create a successful studio in these times? She will share with you the steps to make your own portrait studio happy, busy, balanced and profitable.
Top 10 Workflow Tips
Eddie Tapp
Improve your style in Photoshop! Redefine your final image creations. Get motivated by a host of specialized Photoshop techniques that include blending, masking, channel and layer techniques, as well as advanced image enhancements for portrait, wedding, fine art and commercial images. Learn how easy it is to implement these techniques to achieve outstanding imaginative effects, superb print quality and break away from your normal process. Go ahead… join Eddie Tapp and create something different, impress your clients and enjoy a more productive enhancement workflow.
Registration for the Dallas WPPI Road Trip is just $149 and includes:
All Four Programs
Buffet Lunch
Mini trade show with access to huge savings
Free Registration to WPPI
(savings of $249 for members and $399 for non-members)
Date: September 28, 2009
Hours: 8:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
Location: The CHG Cityplace
2711 N. Haskell Ave.
Suite 100, LB #34
Dallas, TX 75204
Dallas Tour
September 28, 2009
Business & Marketing Lighting & Posing Portrait Workflow
Learn * Grow * Succeed
Kay Eskridge
Running a successful portrait studio requires innovation, adaptability and the drive to not only grow, but to succeed. Kay Eskridge has discovered the necessary steps to developing new programs within her portrait studio and is ready to share them all with you! You’ll learn about the programs Kay runs throughout the year to keep her clients coming back for more, how to reach new clients through partnership marketing programs and a few secret tips about customer care that will set you apart from your competition. Plus, she’ll show you a few tricks on how to market your programs for free by embracing the Internet and connecting with this new generation of social networkers. Get ready to be educated, entertained and empowered!
High Fashion, High Glamour Weddings with a Little Flow
Doug Gordon
Change the way you think and change your world forever. If you love speakers who are motivational and funny, come to this class—because, after all, people learn best when they are laughing; because they need a motivational message; because they need to have fun while they learn. Learn how to take immediate action and create momentum toward becoming the photographer you want to be as we pose, light and shoot every scenario possible. Learn how to make the ordinary extraordinary as he shoots and explains a wide variety of poses before your eyes. See how to work with limited time to create fashionable, glamorous photos at every wedding, optimize your workflow and make the most of your time.
Creating WOW in Any Market
Lori Nordstrom
You CAN have a successful studio—even in what the media has called “hard economic times.” Find out how Lori has profited in a tiny mid-western town of 5500. What does it take to create a successful studio in these times? She will share with you the steps to make your own portrait studio happy, busy, balanced and profitable.
Top 10 Workflow Tips
Eddie Tapp
Improve your style in Photoshop! Redefine your final image creations. Get motivated by a host of specialized Photoshop techniques that include blending, masking, channel and layer techniques, as well as advanced image enhancements for portrait, wedding, fine art and commercial images. Learn how easy it is to implement these techniques to achieve outstanding imaginative effects, superb print quality and break away from your normal process. Go ahead… join Eddie Tapp and create something different, impress your clients and enjoy a more productive enhancement workflow.
Registration for the Dallas WPPI Road Trip is just $149 and includes:
All Four Programs
Buffet Lunch
Mini trade show with access to huge savings
Free Registration to WPPI
(savings of $249 for members and $399 for non-members)
Date: September 28, 2009
Hours: 8:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
Location: The CHG Cityplace
2711 N. Haskell Ave.
Suite 100, LB #34
Dallas, TX 75204
Wednesday, September 2, 2009
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Labor Day 2009
by Doug on September 2, 2009 • 0 comments
in Announcement, Featured PhotoOne Photographer, Fun
Here we are again, coming up on Labor Day and it’s starting to feel a little like fall in New England with temperatures dropping into the 40’s at night. With a short holiday week coming up I thought I would share with you a couple of fun, new things our clients are doing.
As I discussed in my last blog post this is a great time of year to explore new avenues and ideas for your business. Kay Eskridge is clearly ahead of the curve and has several new business enhancements up and running. Kay has run a successful portrait studio business in Phoenix, Arizona since 1986 and during that time she has created lots of energy with events like Birthdays Rock, Girls Night In, When I was one, two, three . . . and Paws for a Cause. When I spoke with her the other day she said that she has recently introduced two new websites in addition to her current site: Images by Kay.
Kay has put together a new site called Learn Grow Succeed to promote and develop opportunities for speaking engagements. Kay has often been involved in educational and motivational programming to photography associations across the country and it’s a good time in her career to reengage in something she enjoys — so Learn Grow Succeed acts as a virtual resume and aids in generating ideas. Kay will be speaking at the WPPI Road Trip in Dallas on the 28th of this month.
Kay has also decided to leverage her great studio with her new site Celebrate Sexy. Kay and her staff have created a comfortable studio environment in which to capture images of a woman’s more private personality.
Here's their link if you'd like to see more ...
http://www.photoonesoftware.com/blog/2009/09/labor-day-2009/
Labor Day 2009
by Doug on September 2, 2009 • 0 comments
in Announcement, Featured PhotoOne Photographer, Fun
Here we are again, coming up on Labor Day and it’s starting to feel a little like fall in New England with temperatures dropping into the 40’s at night. With a short holiday week coming up I thought I would share with you a couple of fun, new things our clients are doing.
As I discussed in my last blog post this is a great time of year to explore new avenues and ideas for your business. Kay Eskridge is clearly ahead of the curve and has several new business enhancements up and running. Kay has run a successful portrait studio business in Phoenix, Arizona since 1986 and during that time she has created lots of energy with events like Birthdays Rock, Girls Night In, When I was one, two, three . . . and Paws for a Cause. When I spoke with her the other day she said that she has recently introduced two new websites in addition to her current site: Images by Kay.
Kay has put together a new site called Learn Grow Succeed to promote and develop opportunities for speaking engagements. Kay has often been involved in educational and motivational programming to photography associations across the country and it’s a good time in her career to reengage in something she enjoys — so Learn Grow Succeed acts as a virtual resume and aids in generating ideas. Kay will be speaking at the WPPI Road Trip in Dallas on the 28th of this month.
Kay has also decided to leverage her great studio with her new site Celebrate Sexy. Kay and her staff have created a comfortable studio environment in which to capture images of a woman’s more private personality.
Here's their link if you'd like to see more ...
http://www.photoonesoftware.com/blog/2009/09/labor-day-2009/
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