I wanted to post this up before it ends on Dec 18th. The folks over at OnOne software are having a Christmas sale on PluginSuite4.
This is the collection that includes six plugins, including the new Genuine Fractals 6, Photo Frame and a bunch more. Go to to this page and on checkout you can use promo code PRPHTS4. This will get you the suite for $399 ($100 off), plus you get a bonus CS4 training video from Kelby Training. Pretty sweet deal… Gav
John Bell, who’s a listener to the show recently sent me a link to a cool video he made. It’s all about the mechanics of dealing with an ariel photo shoot and the things you might encounter. besides all that John’s cool accent is fun to listen too. It’s great that we have PPS listeners all over the world. If it doesn’t load below here’s the direct link.
This image was taken by Scott Bourne, a renown bird photographer. You may remember him from Pro Photo Show Podcast #46. Cranes In the Fire mist was taken at the Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge in central New Mexico, and needed perfect conditions. Scott had it in his mind for 12 years before he nailed it.
I wanted to post this not only because it’s an inspiring shot, but also because Scott wrote telling the story behind it. If you have photographer blood you’ll feel the excitment when you read him telling about it. Check out the article. It’s full of inspiration, and when finished you’ll probably want to pick up camera and head to Mexico. Only to have me remind that there’s a masterpiece of some kind waiting right out your back door. Gavin Seim
Updated 08/2012. by Gavin Seim: People are often looking for a starting point to build their photography contracts. Sometimes photographers take the I’m not sharing stance. I however do not and rather than manually emailing them each time people ask, I decided to share them here. I’ve included a folder with both PDF and DOC formats. You can start here, insert your own name and alter the text to suit your needs.
Disclaimer. I am NOT a lawyer: These are contracts I have used and I am making available free of charge. They are in no way guaranteed. I’ve written them in plain English, while still trying to cover my bases. I have not had them reviewed by a lawyer, so if you feel the need to have them checked, you’ll have to handle that on your own. OK disclaimer finished.
On a side note, if you are a lawyer and would like to help review the legal side of these contracts so we can post more official versions please contact me. Also if you have links to your own contracts (available for free) post them up so people can look at more ideas.
The Pro Photo Show Christmas/Winter contest is here. There’s a load of great prizes we’re giving away from a bunch of sponsors including Adobe, OnOne, Kubota Image Tools, B&H Photo Video, Lensbabies, Rick Sammon, Seim Effects.
You must enter by January 1st. What more can I say. All you have to do is enter and it only takes a moment. For prizes, details and rules just hop over to the entry page. Good luck, Gavin