January 15, 2010

Click To Listen>> Photography Podcast. PPS #65
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Gavin Seim

This week Gavin just talks about things. Life, photography, business stress, some selling ideas, working with venues and more.

Podcast #65 forum discussion:

Gavins Lightroom Power LIVE online is next week.

Notable Time Indexes:

  • 00:00 Some personal thoughts from Gav.
  • 13:10 Talking shop and stuff.
  • 32:45 Promoting to venues.
  • 45:45 Thoughts on selling large fine art.

Article about signing and branding your prints.

Gavin’s fine art images.

The Wall Portrait article.

Promo codes on the deals page.

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November 11, 2009

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by Gavin Seim: Here’s the latest episodes of the new Photo Couch podcast. Short quick bursts of photo ideas and information. If you want to get them as they come out, you can subscribe in iTunes or use the direct feed in any podcatcher.

There’s a bunch of topics in these five episodes, all no more than five minutes long. Give a listen and get some ideas. If you have thoughts you’d like to discuss in depth, visit the Photo Couch board on the forums.

PC #008 MP3. 11/11/09 Seeing Your Site with Client Eyes.

PC #007 MP3. 09/30/09 Branding Your Prints

PC #006 MP3. 09/04/09 Proofs & Sales

PC #005 MP3. 08/18/09 Live Shoot Follow Up & Proofing

PC #004 MP3. 08/13/09 Senior Session Live Shoot

wedding-photography

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October 29, 2009

Click To Listen>> Photography Podcast. PPS #63
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The Panel... Gavin SeimEric GuggenheimDennis ZerwasDavid EsquireRalph Barret
This week we talk about the latest high ISO bodies, Lightroom 3 selling in 2010 and more.

Podcast #63 forum discussion:

Notable Time Indexes:

  • 00:00 Introductions and news.
  • 31:20 Lightroom 3 Beta talk (and a little Aperture)
  • 56:25 Business talk for 2010
  • 1:23:30 Ralph Joins The Party
  • 2:02:20 The After Show

Canon 1D MK4 has been announced.. Up to ISO 104,00.

Vincent 1D MK4 video made using available light. Impressive.

Nikon D3s too. Looks cool. Up to ISO 102,000.

High end point and shoot talk.

Photo Tracker mini looks like it might be a good geotagging solution.

A ballhead tripod mount for your laptop. Can you say Tethered shooting.

Forum thread with unofficial Lightroom speed tests.

Wall portrait selling basics article.

PICKS:

Thanks all… Gav

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August 20, 2009

Click To Listen>> Photography Podcast. PPS #61.
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Today’s host... Gavin Seim

Spokane Senior Portrait 7 625x456 Senior Portraits For Heather, Near Spokane:

This week Gavin reviews the R-Strap and the Shootsac, plus further photo news. Then we delve into sensor cleaning tips and using space in your compositions.

Notable Time Indexes:

  • 13:12 – R-Strap Review
  • 15:04 – Shootsac Review
  • 26:50 – Sensor cleaning tips.
  • 37:16 – SPACE

Podcast #61 forum discussion.

Pro Photo Show deals page.

Check out the Pro Photo Minute podcast.

5D MK2 lens falling off article is right here.

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August 20, 2009

dogologoby Gavin Seim: I recently joined David and Kerry over on the Camera Dojo podcast to talk about making and selling large wall portraits and canvas pieces. I’ve been chatting about this quite a lot these days because it’s become so relevant to my business. Large prints sell and they look spectacular doing it.

Head over to Dojo and check it out. I apologize for in advance my hyperactivity. It was not coffee. I’ve just been very excited about large prints. Once you make and sell a few you’ll probably understand. Also take a peek at my recent article on large prints. Be prepared however. This has been the most hotly discussed topic ever on Pro Photo Show. I’m sticking to my guns because I know from recent experience that large prints sell and make sense. That said there’s no law against disagreeing with me. Enjoy… Gav

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