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Don't Miss Out On Amazon Prime Day!

For those of you who love being an Amazon Prime member... great news! Amazon Prime Day is almost here. Starting tonight at 9 PM, be sure to check out all of the great deals and discounts that you can receive just by being an Amazon Prime member. With the great deals and free shipping on everything offered, you are sure to find an awesome deal. 

If you are not yet an Amazon Prime member, sign up today for their FREE trial here. 

Deals begin tonight - July 10th at 9 PM so be sure to click here and see all of the great things Amazon is offering. If you have an Amazon Alexa device, Voice Shopping deals start at 7pm ET.

CHECK OUT AMAZON PRIME DAY DEALS HERE! 

You can get great deals on electronics, beauty, fashion, stuff for the kids, outdoor and sports, books, video games, home essentials, back to school stuff, art and craft supplies, and so much more!

Here are a few upcoming deals that we think all you photographers will love: 

Check Out This New SEO For Photographers Course That Can Help You Grow Your Photography Business

Are you a photographer who wants to make more money, while also spending more time doing what you love.... taking photos? Do you love taking photos but the website and blog side of things causes you to stress? No matter what type of photographer you are, whether you take portraits, photograph weddings or travel around the world capturing amazing landscapes, you need to market yourself and your business and SEO is an ideal way to do that. 

You have to check out this all new course called SEO for Photographers: The Complete Course that will teach you how to set up and optimize your website, capitalize on keywords that will bring you increased traffic and revenue (even while you sleep), and build links back to your site which sends signals to Google that you are LEGIT and open for business. You can even get started in a free trial that gives you access to the entire first chapter of the course, the first 6 video lessons. 

CLICK HERE TO GET "SEO FOR PHOTOGRAPHERS:
THE COMPLETE COURSE" NOW!

Check out this quick video below that tells you a bit more about SEO For Photographers: The Complete Course. 

In this course you will learn how SEO works, on-page optimization, off-page optimization, link building techniques, technical optimization, key factors for success, keyword research, photography specific SEO, how to monetize your site and advanced SEO techniques. 

Here are some of the things you will get from this course:

  • Lifetime access to 51 video lessons broken up over 8 chapters so you can take the course at your own pace.
  • An advanced track for those that want to go a step further into the world of SEO to make a bigger impact. 
  • Case studies of real photographers that have taken the SEO For Photographers course and what they did to achieve success. 
  • A library of checklists, resources, guides and cheat sheets to help you every step of the way. 

CLICK HERE TO GET "SEO FOR PHOTOGRAPHERS:
THE COMPLETE COURSE" NOW!

SEO For Photographers: The Complete Course was created by Justin Katz, a Professional landscape photographer, SEO expert, and co-founder of Travelstoked. Justin has been taking photos since he was 13 and had been dreaming of becoming a professional photographer since day one. But like many of you reading this, it wasn’t always easy for him while juggling school, a job, and making time to take photos and so he got burnt out. While working a marketing job to pay the bills, Justin learned about SEO which would change his path (and life) forever!

Be sure to click here and read even more about this great course! SEO For Photographers: The Complete Course will help you learn all you need to know about search engine optimization. 

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THE COMPLETE COURSE" NOW!

Photography Inspiration: Taking Beautiful Photographs

Need a little photography inspiration for the weekend ahead? Check out this great video by National Geographic called "Making Simply Beautiful Photographs." 

In this video, National Geographic photographers talk about the moments behind their shots, and editor Annie Griffiths explains the concept behind the new National Geographic book, Simply Beautiful Photographs. This video features stories by David Doubilet, Jodi Cobb, Michael Melford, Sisse Brimberg, and Jim Blair.

Do you need a way to help you attract more clients? Perhaps you could use a fresh, new look for your company? The BP4U Marketing Bundle Pack is just what you need. This new collection of marketing templates for photographer is awesome and combines all of the BP4U marketing sets into one large product at one great price. Put these marketing pieces on your website, print them off, use on social media or so much more! Check out this amazing marketing bundle for only $600! 

CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE THE
BP4U MARKETING BUNDLE PACK NOW! 

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Don't Miss Out On Photoshop Week 2017!

Whether you are an expert photographer who has been in the business for years or you are just beginning on your photography career or hobby, you do not want to miss out on Photoshop Week 2017, May 15-20, brought to you by CreativeLive! In only 6 days of classes, you can master Adobe® Lightroom® and Photoshop®... and there is so much amazing stuff to learn!

Photoshop Week includes 42 dynamic workshops taught by 16 world-class instructors including Lindsay Adler, Jesus Ramirez, Khara Plicanic, Dave Cross, Jared Platt, and more. You will learn everything from compositing to masking to layers, and how to cut down the amount of time you spend on post-processing. You will sharpen your skills which will help you with your photography business.

REGISTER FOR THE FREE LIVE BROADCAST OF PHOTOSHOP WEEK 2017 NOW! 

After Photoshop Week, you will have learned these essential tools and techniques including:

  • How to utilize Smart Objects and Smart Filters to work more efficiently and creatively
  • How to create, edit and use Layer Masks
  • Helpful tips and hidden options when using actions in your portrait workflow
  • The magic behind the Face Aware Liquify tool and how it can improve your retouching sessions
  • The incredible power behind Blend Modes and the control it gives you between pixels and layers
  • Go from shoot through post-processing so you’ll walk out with the skills to create an image from capture to final product

You will also be able to access classes on the Photoshop® and Lightroom® topics including:

  • Transforming standard images into beautiful, powerful photographs using Blend Modes.
  • Special Effects to take your composites even further by using custom brushes or advanced techniques like 3D
  • Creating and blending texture into your images
  • Strategies and techniques to help you create a workflow for organization that fits your needs
  • Color Management and paper selection and how to utilize both Adobe® CC® Photoshop® and Lightroom® to create digital prints that look amazing

REGISTER FOR THE FREE LIVE BROADCAST OF PHOTOSHOP WEEK 2017 NOW!

If you prefer to have on-demand access, purchase for $299 and you will recieve 42 video classes in HD, and will have lifetime access to the classes anywhere and anytime. You will also have access to streaming and downloadable files and all is availalbe on desktop, mobile and tablet. 

Is It Time To Update Your Camera? The Nikon D820 or D900 with 72MP Sensor Is Coming!

Are you a Nikon user and just love your D800 or D810 but are in need of an upgrade? If you are in need of a replacement, but have been waiting for Nikon to release its next camera... and the wait is almost over! According to an article we saw on PhotographyTalk, the new will be coming out soon but the date is still unknown.

In their article, PhotographyTalk said, "The rumor mill is in full swing regarding what Nikon has coming. Something with a 72-megapixel sensor, sure would be nice, though it’s not a guarantee."

The name of the new camera might be the D820, the D850, the D900, or could even be something else totally. But based on the current competition out there today - as well as the past Nikon models that are so popular - this new camera will very likely have outstanding features to go along with it.

Nikon has a pattern of when they have introduced their new camera models in the past and they tend to come out every two year. Based on that, PhotographyTalk assumes that the Nikon D810 replacement will be available for purchase very soon. There has been no official release date announcement from Nikon. 

PhotographyTalk said, "with Canon unveiling the 5DS and 5DSR which both have a 50.6-megapixel sensor and Sony unveiling the A7R II with a 42.4-megapixel sensor, it’s reasonable to assume that Nikon wants to take the megapixel war to the next level. One rumor that seems persistent is that the D820/D850/D900 will have a sensor with an incredible 70-80-megapixels!"

This is all very exciting for anyone who is in the need for a new camera or who has been patiently waiting to upgrade their Nikon D810. For even more detail, check out the original article on PhotographyTalk. 

What are your thoughts on the rumors of Nikon's newest camera? Are you excited for it? Tell us below!

 

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The Most Iconic Prop From Star Wars Is.... A Camera Flash

Who knew that a camera flash would be the most iconic prop from Star Wars. In the movie, the handles of Luke Skywalker and Darth Vader’s lightsabers were both made from vintage camera flash guns. Pretty cool, huh?!? 

Watch this short episode below where DigitalRev In-Focus explains how set decorator Roger Christian is responsible for making the most iconic prop from Star Wars being a camera flash. 

Star Wars had quite a small budget at first, so Christian had to visit antique dealers and thrift shops for prop ideas, and in a tiny photography shop on London’s West End, he found a 1940s Graflex camera with a 3-cell flash gun attached. The flash gun, with only minor modifications, would become Luke’s iconic lightsaber. Watch more in the video below:

It only cost Christian $15 to convert the flash gun to a lightsaber, but one of the two he created was sold to a museum in Seattle for $250,000, making this flash handle one of the most expensive movie weapon props ever sold. In the original article on PetaPixel, they said, "thanks to the prop’s “return” in Episode 7, chances are good that price (and the flash gun’s status) will only go up."

Photo credit: PetaPixel

Photo credit: PetaPixel

If you love Star Wars, just like we do, be sure to watch the video above to hear more about this piece of camera equipment and how it became one of the best-known props in movie history. 

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Winter 2017 Camera Giveaway Announcement

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***UPDATE*** 
It's time to announce our NEW winner! 

Thousands of entries but only one can claim a free camera! And the winner of a new NIKON D810 or CANON 5D MARK III is....

Anna B.

ar*****an@gmail.com

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Need A Little Inspiration? This Guide Can Help!

Are you an aspiring photographer who has always loved taking photos but just never really got into it fully? Or, perhaps you love photography and have a dream to start your own photography business. No matter what level of photography you are at, just like anything in life, you need inspiration, encouragement and motivation to achieve your dreams and goals in life and with your passion of taking photos.  

Some people get motivation from family and friends, others by taking classes and continuing to learn and perfect their craft. Some people even like to read books by other photographers to find their inspiration.  

A Photographer's Dream: A Woman's Success is a wonderful guide written by Brooke Bustillos where she walks you through her personal journey from being a struggling businesswoman to someone with a six-figure salary doing what she has always dreamed of doing... photography! 

Do you feel like you have been lacking in motivation to get up and start your photography business? Has your business not been as successful as you hoped and you want to reflect on what all you need to do to fix it? Or, maybe you just need a little inspiration to help begin your journey into photography.

Whatever stage you are at, this guide can bring you the inspiration you need. It will help you get up and go after your dreams. Brooke will teach you how you must always push past the tough times that will come your way and will help you feel so motivated with confidence that you can achieve your short and long term goals. 

If you need some motivation, you need to get your hands on this guide now! Start believing in yourself, grab your camera and get out there and shoot for the stars! 

GET "A PHOTOGRAPHER'S DREAM: A WOMAN'S SUCCESS" TODAY!

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5 More Holiday Gift Ideas For Photographers

The holidays are right around the corner. Are you still looking for a last-minute gift idea for a photographer in your family? Perhaps, you are a photographer yourself and need to give some gift ideas to other members of your family. Look no further, here are 5 more holiday gift ideas for photographers that we think you may enjoy! 

 

Wolverine F2D Mighty 20MP 7-in-1 Film to Digital Converter

Have you been a photographer even before digital was created and still have great photos saved in boxes of negatives? This Wolverine F2D Mighty 20MP 7-in-1 Film to Digital Converter may be for you! The Film to Digital Converter can convert 7 types of film into digital in seconds and has many other features you need to check out here. 

GET THIS DIGITAL CONVERTER HERE!  

 

 

Artful Organizer: Vintage Camera: Stylish Storage for Your Pens, Pencils, and More!

Need a little bit more organization on your desk in your office or photography studio? This is the perfect holiday gift idea for a photographer!

GET THIS ARTFUL ORGANIZER HERE!  

 

 

 

 

Lina & Lily Vintage Camera Print Loop Infinity Scarf

This lightweight infinity scarf is perfect for a photographer! It is made of super soft and lightweight polyester material and could be great to wear out when you are shooting an event or portrait session! 

GET THIS SCARF HERE!

Kurt Adler Classic & Digital Camera Christmas Tree Ornament (set of 2)

Every photographer loves cameras so why not get them a camera ornament to hang on their Christmas tree? This set of 2 is the perfect holiday gift for that photographer on your list. 

GET THIS CAMERA TREE ORNAMENT HERE! 

The Art of Photography: An Approach to Personal Expression

This is an updated edition of the classic book The Art Of Photography which has often ben described as the most understandable, and complete textbook on photography. The book presents the world of photography to beginner, intermediate and advanced photographers and is the perfect holiday gift! 

GET THE ART OF PHOTOGRAPHY HERE! 

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A Short Video On The Purpose Of Photography

There are so many different answers when you ask someone what makes a great photograph. We found this short video on the purpose of photography where TIME speaks with conceptual artist Hank Willis Thomas about this topic. We wanted to share this video in their 'First Take' series with you below. 

“Whoever is holding the frame is actually creating the story,” he tells TIME in the video. “What makes a great photographer is their ability to actually find that thing again and again.”

Hank Willis Thomas's work focuses on identity, commodity, media, and popular culture. His advertising mockups, which often incorporate recognizable icons into his work from well-known brands, question generalizations developed around race, gender and ethnicity. To see more from Thomas, visit his website at www.hankwillisthomas.com. 

If you loved this video, here are a few more you may enjoy: 

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