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June 2011 Digital Dogbowl
Attention Aspiring Rock Photographers!
We've received last minute notice on a potentially amazing opportunity for anyone who wants to throw their hat in the ring. The Grammy Award-winning Soundgarden are back together after a 13-year absence from the stage. The band is launching a 17 city summer tour and are inviting aspiring photographers to submit their best photograph of an event for the chance to join the band on one date of their 2011 summer tour. One photographer will be chosen in each market to capture the energy of the band and their fans. Here's the deal: the deadline to submit your entry is June 5. For more information on how to get in on this contest, go to this LINK
Photo of the Month Winner: Andrea Hillis
Our winner this month for the theme, Couples/Engagement, was Andrea Hillis. Andrea has been photographing professionally for the past six years. She is the owner/operator of Hillis Photography in Savannah, Georgia. In the past year, she teamed up with a colleague and now co-owns another studio.
As for the story behind her winning image, Andrea told us this. "Mikhail Thomas (slimhim on NoBS) wanted to surprise his wife for their anniversary with a couples session. Mikhail took his wife to Riverstreet in Savannah, where I just happened to meet them in passing, "wink-wink".
It was funny, because as I was approaching them, I saw her expression, that she recognized me...lol...because she started to point at me, at which time I started laughing and Mikhail said "surprise"! Yes! Mission accomplished. We spent the next couple of hours photographing Mikhail and his wife in our lovely city.
The next theme for the Photo of the Month contest is: EMOTION. Your deadline to submit is June 10, 2011 and can be any image you have posted on NoBS within the past four weeks. To get your entry submitted, simply PM SarahM with the link to your image and she will take care of the rest. Want to know what you could win?
The winner gets to prizes from one of the following sponsors: Mama Shan, Shamrock Albums, Andy Armstrong & designhouse, Craig Minielli, We Shoot Ya, Profitable Studio, Marilyn Sholin, Animoto, Silverlake Backdrops, and more.
Hot Topics On The Forum
- How Much Does Camera Angle Affect Proportion? - See with your own eyes how a slight change in camera angle can affect the look of your subject.
- USA/Canada Workshop with Jaco? - Renowned South African wedding photographer Jaco is putting together a workshop. Read more.
- Model Program - Read about the hottest Senior Model Program in use by NoBS members.
- One More of Our Own - NoBS member Danny Rabalais, a hotshot boudoir photographer out of California, shares a boudoir portrait session he photographed for a fellow NoBS member. See for yourself.
- Reception Hall Lighting - Ok, need advice on how to light a dimly lit reception hall? Here's the post for you with good advice.
New Boudoir Posing Guide Released
NoBS member Andy Armstrong has just released what may be the authoritative guide on boudoir posing. He had this to say about his guide, "My goal in writing this boudoir posing guide is to share my boudoir session process and help you better direct your clients and consistently create stunning boudoir images that sell."
How good is this guide? This is what Kevin Kubota had to say about it, "My friend Andy Armstrong just released this very helpful posing guide for boudoir photographers. It is tastefully done and full of great tips and examples. If you are new to this genre of photography or looking for some easy to implement ideas to fine tune the work you are already doing, this should be very helpful. I particularly liked the examples of how a simple change in camera position can dramatically affect how you flatter (or un-flatter) your subject."
The best part is that from now until June 6, 2011, you can pick up your very own copy for $39. Thereafter, the price goes back up to $49. For More Info
Lamar's Mom Announces Engagement
Well, it's hard to keep a good woman down. Lamar's baby momma, Alison Berk, has announced that she is to be betrothed to her long-time love, and Lamar's baby daddy, Bob. The nuptials are to take place next year in sunny Hawaii.
A hearty congratulations and a big NoBS hug to you, Alison!
June 16 brings us "Inside The Sales Room" with Chris Keating, Canada's own leader in photographic business education. Chris has promised a real treat for attendees. "This thing is really going to revolutionize the way we look at our businesses. I'm excited to see some heads explode," said Keating.
It's not to late to register either. Just go here.
No, this isn't exactly Rob's first time to the prom, but this is his first video showing how he used a Colorsmack and some lovely glamour lighting at a recent high school prom. Watch him discuss his process from start to finish and see the phenomenal results. Watch here.
Boudoir Secrets is an exclusive two-day boudoir photography workshop with photographer & digital artist, Andy Armstrong, who also happens to be a moderator here at NoBS. This intensive, hands-on learning experience has been limited to the first 15 registrants, so that each registrant receives tailored attention and coaching in the art of boudoir photography. Don't miss your opportunity to learn Andy Armstrong's Boudoir Secrets. This workshop will be held July 25-26 in Sudbury, Ontario. To get more information go here.
Many thanks to NoBS member, Derek Ralston, who took time out of his busy schedule to produce a video review of the Vagabond Mini. Here is the direct link: Vagabond Mini By the way, if you have a useful video to share with the gang, by all means please post it at NoBS Photo Success!