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July photo Challenge FIREWORKS PHOTOGRAPHY
Have some summer fun with your digital camera and join in the photography challenge for July 2012- FIREWORKS PHOTOGRAPHY.
Join in with the other members of the IMAGE MAKERS PHOTOGRAPHIC WORKSHOPS meet-up group for this photography education experience. Register for the event (it’s FREE) and share your fireworks photography with this group of over 200 photographers. You can download a FREE guide to Fireworks Photography prepared by me to help build your photo skills. Photographers can also win a private photo tutoring session if they participate in this photographer challenge.
Posted in Digital Photo classes, Digital photography tips, Learn Photography
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Photos equal engagement
Social media marketing research is only confirming what I have known all along – if you want to get attention use photography.
Photography, especially well produced professional photography has always been an attention getter for business communications. Good images always attract eyeballs. In social media marketing photography makes your message stand out and increases your engagement.
If you goal is to gather as many likes, comments and shares of your posts the best tool you have is photography. Build your, brand, amplify your message and increase your engagement rate with your online audience by including photography with all of your posts.
What kind of photos work best?
The quality of the images you use will impact your rate of engagement. Certainly a snapshot from your cell phone will be better than a simple text post but an original high quality photograph is more effective. Include images that will grab the viewer’s attention, that feature your products and services and that tell your narrative. Technical flaws distract viewers and leave a negative impression.
Consider the value of investing in the services of a professional photographer to produce your image archive. A professional headshot for your online profiles is an essential first step in your online marketing and personal branding. Event photography, product shots, and promotional photography will look its best when done by a pro and not as a DYI project. If your goal is to build your audience, use original and interesting photography created by a pro. The old cliché’ “A picture is worth a thousand words” rings true today. It also worth many likes, clicks and increased Edgerank.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Photographer and photo educator Dan Splaine has more than thirty years experience producing photography for public relations, marketing and editorial clients. His company TEST of TIME PHOTOGRAPHY based in Nashua, NH provides commercial photography services in studio and at client locations all over the world. He presents a program of digital photography workshops and photography tours for adults throughout New England.
Posted in Business Photography, Commercial Photography, Corporate Assignment Photography
Also tagged business development, Business Photography, business portraits, commercial photography services, editorial photography, event photography, head shots, marketing, media campaign, online marketing, photography for social media, photojournalism, press kit photography, press photos, profile photos, public relations photography, Public Relations tips, social media engaement, social media public relations, Test of Time photography
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Great music in a great room – Ronnie Earl at the Blue Ocean Music hall
On Friday night I had the distinct pleasure of photographing the RONNIE EARL and the BROADCASTERS show at the Blue Ocean Music Hall in Salisbury. The band and Ronnie’s performance was truly great. Amazing musicianship and a terrific demonstration of virtuoso guitar playing. This was my first experience with this band live and attending a music show at the Blue Ocean Music Hall at Salisbury Beach. I had been to a comedy show there in the past but I discovered this room really rocks as a music venue.
Photographing a concert is always fun and it plays to my strength as a “live action” specialist. The challenge of event photography is observing and capturing important moments in a meaningful way. Careful observation, patience and timing are the elements involved in these photographic situations. Fun and challenging photography combined with excellent music,. Who could ask for more in a night out.
Check out some more images from this show on the TEST of TIME PHOTOGRAPHY Facebook fan page . Take a moment to give us a “like”, it will be appreciated!
Posted in Commercial Photography, Live event photography
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B+W print for sale test
Posted in Fine Art Photography, Photography for sale
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2012 Photo Walk Workshops in Boston
PHOTO WALK WORKSHOPS presented by Dan Splaine and TEST of TIME PHOTOGRAPHY
I am happy to announce the launch of a new program of photography workshops for the spring, summer and fall of 2012. The PHOTO WALK WORKSHOPS will begin on April 28th and will run through October. These digital photography workshops are open to adult photographers of all skill levels. We will present these workshops at multiple outdoor locations which provide our photography students hands on field photography experience.
The PHOTO WALK WORKSHOPS are led by a professional travel photographer who provides instruction and coaching during the 2 ½ hour workshop. Our goal is to help photographers of all skill levels achieve greater creative control over their photography. Combining conversation and photo exercises helps our photography students learn how to use their digital cameras to make the photos they imagine.
By holding these workshops in unique and visually interesting settings around Boston and other New England locations present a learn-by-doing experience for our photography students. Each workshop attendee receives a workshop study guide (via email) to help them prepare for their workshop session. The study guide has information about equipment, photo skills and practice exercises. We begin each workshop with a discussion of photography topics followed by a field photography session to practice photo skills.
Some of the locations of the PHOTO WALK WORKSHOPS are:
- BOSTON COMMON AND PUBLIC GARDEN
- BOSTON NORTH END
- BOSTON CHINATOWN
- NIGHT PHOTOGRAPHY IN BOSTON
- ROCKPORT HARBOR
- PORTSMOUTH, NH HARBOR
For complete information and registration go to the TEST of TIME PHOTOGRAPHY website.
Photographer Dan Splaine offers photography workshops and photography tours in locations throughout New England. If you have any questions please contact us at photowalk@testoftimephoto.com
Posted in Digital Photo classes, Digital photography tips, Learn Photography, Photo Walk Workshops, Photo workshops, Photographer tours
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Environmental Portraits for business
Studio vs. Location portrait session – Editorial style ENVIRONMENTAL PORTRAITS
A professionally photographed business portrait is an important weapon in your promotional arsenal. At the least a headshot or profile type image is a basic requirement for business professionals. This type of portrait is typically used in sales letters, business cards and online profiles as a method to build your professional identity. Headshot photography sessions are usually conducted in the studio with the subject placed in front of a neutral background.
Consider having an environmental style portrait made in addition to the studio portrait. Environmental portraits are made at the client location which serves as the background for the portrait sitting. Placing portrait subjects in the context of a location adds impact to business portraits. Flip through your favorite business magazine and you will see how these editorial style images present people in more dynamic and dramatic setting.
Why would you need more than a studio portrait? Profile photos are useful for many publications; however having different styles of business portraits made allows you to capitalize on public relations opportunities as they occur. Editors and webmasters are always seeking high quality and interesting content. Providing an environmental portrait with your press releases and announcements will gain a higher rate of publication.
An environmental portrait adds visual information that informs the viewer about you. Photographer Dan Splaine is an expert at creating these custom portraits in locations as diverse as tropical rainforests to corporate boardrooms. Your studio portrait is a good presentation; your environmental portrait is a complete narrative. Let us tell your story in images book your editorial style business portrait session today.
For complete information about our business photography and portrait services go to the Test of Time Photography website or contact us at info@testoftimephoto.com.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Photographer Dan Splaine has more than thirty years experience producing high quality images for corporate, institutional, and individual clients. A location and live action specialist, he is most noted for his images of people. His corporate assignments and photography projects have taken him to dozens of countries and settings as diverse as tropical rain forests to the halls of the US Congress. In addition to photography services he presents a full program of digital photography workshops and photographer yours throughout New England and internationally
Posted in Business Photography, Commercial Photography, Corporate Assignment Photography, Public relations photography, Studio photography
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Street Photography Workshop at Chinese New Year Parade
On Sunday I held a street photography workshop during the Chinese New Year Parade festivities in Boston’s Chinatown. Sixteen photographers joined me for a day of photo education and image making. The Lion Dancers and festivities made provided a unique subject to photograph and plenty of excitement.
Street photography is one of the oldest traditions in photography. As camera technology became smaller and more mobile (Moving from large format view cameras to smaller roll film cameras) photographers turned their cameras to the realities and moments they observed around them. The aim of this workshop was to immerse the participants into the urban environment and to have them practice this type of on the fly documentary photography. Despite the cold and crowds, they were able to make some remarkable images.
Check out the results on the group Flickr page.
This workshop is one of the program of digital photography workshops and photography tours that we offer at Test of Time Photography. Our objective its to build photographer skills and creative abilities so our students can create the images they imagine. This was a fun event and a great way to start of the year.
Posted in Digital Photo classes, Digital photography tips, Learn Photography, Photo workshops, Photographer tours, Travel Photography, Uncategorized
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WHY HIRE A PRO PHOTOGRAPHER FOR BUSINESS PHOTOGRAPHY AND PORTRAITS?
Having no photography to present for public relations opportunities and social media postings is a very common business error. Having badly shot, a low quality snapshot as your virtual identity piece is an even greater business sin. Many people assume that because they own digital cameras or even worse a camera enabled cell phone they do not need the services of a professional photographer. They can make their own shots.
It’s true; your photography can be a do-it-yourself project. As with most things in this world, you get what you pay for! You end up with bad poses, bad lighting and most importantly a poor public identity! That is why you need the services of a professional studio photographer.
Why risk making a poor first impression which will leave a distinct negative imprint in a prospective client’s mind? If you have chance to draw attention to yourself and your business why not make the best presentation? Perceptions are mostly determined by first impressions and on the competitively crowded internet you rarely get a second look. Your business photography and portraits should present you in a friendly and professional way. They are a measure of your professionalism and show the value you want to project to the marketplace.
How you appear on your websites, social media profiles and your company public relations publications can either add or take away from your professional credibility. The distribution powers of the internet are what truly turbo charges the marketing power of business photography and portraits. Images add clout to business communications. The power of photography is simple…pictures compel viewers to identify with you and to become open to your marketing messaging Why not make a modest investment to guarantee that you capitalize on that potential?
An investment in professionally produced, custom business photography and portraits is a key method to build your professional image.
Test of Time Photography creates original photography for business communications. We provide professional photography services at out studio facility in Nashua, NH and at client locations throughout the country. Contact us about creating your inventory of original images for use in your corporate public relations..
ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Photographer Dan Splaine has more than thirty years experience producing high quality images for corporate, institutional, and individual clients. A location and live action specialist, he is most noted for his images of people. His corporate assignments and photography projects have taken him to dozens of countries and settings as diverse as tropical rain forests to the halls of the US Congress. In addition to photography services he presents a full program of digital photography workshops and photographer yours throughout New England and internationally
Posted in Business Photography, Commercial Photography, Corporate Assignment Photography, Portrait Photography, Public relations photography
Also tagged Business Photography, business portraits, commercial photography services, editorial photography, head shots, photography for social media, photojournalism, press kit photography, press photos, public relations, public relations photography, Public Relations tips, social media public relations, Test of Time photography
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Your business portrait…one of the most potent business marketing tools available to an entrepreneur today!
In the past an “Executive Portrait” was a standard fare for CEOs and titans of industry but not for all business people. Those iconic images have graced corporate lobby walls and annual reports for decades. In today’s business environment a professionally shot, well executed, custom business portrait is an essential tool for any person engaged in commerce, at any level!
Commerce is fully integrated with the internet and social media. This ground shift in how we conduct business only increases the necessity and value of your business portrait. From solopreneur to the head of a large firm, all business professionals can benefit from an investment in professional portrait photography. How does a business portrait build your personal “brand”?
Despite the rapid increase of dependence on the internet, one feature of human behavior remains true. People buy from who they know. They reflexively gravitate towards products and services from sources they are most familiar with. The challenge for today’s entrepreneur is how to become known to people is this new media environment, to become a familiar face to your prospective client.
A professional business portrait is an important way to present yourself to the marketplace, to become that “familiar face” and to establish your positive identity in the customer’s perception. Gone are the days of your executive portrait hanging in the corporate lobby, this powerful marketing tool is displayed in ever-increasing number of ways and to wider and wider audiences.
Put your best face forward and invest a professional business portrait. Create a statement about your identity, your professionalism and your personal brand.
To learn more about business photography services and business portrait packages go to the Test of Time Photo website. We conduct our corporate/business portrait sessions at out studio in Nashua, NH or at the client’s location. In addition to standard portraits we create editorial style photography, environmental portraiture that presents our subjects in the context of their surroundings.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Photographer Dan Splaine has more than thirty years experience producing high quality images for corporate, institutional, and individual clients. A location and live action specialist, he is most noted for his images of people. His corporate assignments and photography projects have taken him to dozens of countries and settings as diverse as tropical rain forests to the halls of the US Congress. In addition to photography services he presents a full program of digital photography workshops and photographer yours throughout New England and internationally.
Posted in Business Photography, Commercial Photography, Corporate Assignment Photography, Portrait Photography, Public relations photography, Social Media Public Relatons
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What Photography Students Say About My Photo Workshops And Photographer Tours.
Ten testimonials from some of the photographers who have attended one of my recent digital photography workshop and photographer tours.
I present a program of photography education for adult photographers of all skill levels. I host my digital workshops at my studio in Nashua, NH and at locations throughout New England. The photographer tour I organize at locations in New England as well at international locations.
Listed below are some of the testimonials posted by my photography students on the website of the IMAGE MAKERS PHOTOGRAPHIC WORKSHOP meet-up group I run. These comments are much appreciated and I think they show the level of positive experience my photo workshops offer to my photography students
“It was a great class. Dan was very informative. I really enjoy his easy-going and comical personality/instruction. He makes confusing concepts very easy to understand. Perfect Boston sites for this workshop.” Izzy S.
“OMG, this was such an AWESOME Class! Dan was AWESOME! I learned so much and had so much fun! And I’m looking at my pictures now and I am SO PLEASED! They came out incredible! Thank you so much for your time and sharing your knowledge Dan!!! “ Erica M.
“A great opportunity to see Boston in a different light (pun intended!). Dan provides the foundation before letting us loose to shoot, then provides whatever amount of supervision/advice each person wants. Definitely recommend” Marian
“A lot of really awesome work to review this month! Dan’s informative comments about each participant’s individual shots are so helpful. These meetups are a great way to share knowledge and learn how-to’s from other photographers. Again, thanks Dan for putting all the time in and being so willing to share your knowledge.” Sharon R.
”I always take away at least a few new ideas from Dan’s classes and this workshop not only did that but gave me a great way to challenge myself even more with a handout that included exercises. Thanks again, Dan.” Corinne C
“Had a great day and shot some decent images. Now to work on editing. Met some new people, practiced a new technique, shot some good images, had a great lunch and got exercise. Can’t ask for more…Thanks Dan it was really great” Laurie L-B
“A very welcoming, fun, casual gathering of budding photographers,lead by a pro who graciously lends his time, studio space, knowledge and humor to the group. I’m looking forward to next month’s meeting” Linda L.
“Great weekend full of information and techniques…and the ability to go out and try these tips. It was wonderful that if we needed one-on-one assistance Dan was there to help. Thanks very much for a successful photo weekend getaway.” Christine C
“Thanks, Dan, for the well-presented workshop and accompanying worksheets. You’re great explaining all the points and oh, so patient with the queries.” Jeanne P.
“I loved the informal setting. It was very easy to ask questions and the discussions were very informative. I walked away with a better understanding of aperture, shutter speed and ISO. And also learned some valuable tips. I loved this workshop” Angela Smith
My digital photography education program for adults includes field photography, studio photography, on-location sessions involving a range of photography topics. The photo tours are held in interesting locations and events around New England. For more information contact me at info@testoftimephoto.com or visit the TEST of TIME PHOTOGRAPHY website and add yourself to my email list.
Thanks to all the photography student who attended one of my recent workshops and photo tours. A special thanks to all of you who posted sch positive comments and testimonials. I look forward to seeing you at your nest photo workshop. _ Thanks, Dan
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