This is where you will find original articles from Jules and Joy, as well as info on all of Jules's upcoming workshops.

Nifty Lens cleaner

January 13th, 2009

Posted In: Camera Gear.

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I used to have one of these pens a long time ago.  I always really liked it!  Check out what Gavin Semin of Photography Show has to share about the Nikon Lens Pen:…

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Understanding Your Histogram

January 12th, 2009

Posted In: Post Processing.

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The histogram basically is a graph that represents the maximum range of light values your camera can capture, in 256 steps. (0 = Pure Black, and 255 = Pure White) In the middle of the histogram are the mid-range values that represent middle colors like grays, light browns, …

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Listen and Learn with Kevin Kubota

January 5th, 2009

Posted In: Interviews.

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Most of you know how highly I think of Kevin Kubota. After attending his Digital Photography Bootcamp this past April, I have become an avid (rabid?) fan. Kevin is the kind of guy who has become successful by helping others to become successful… the best kind …

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Jessica Claire’s Shootsac

January 4th, 2009

Posted In: Camera Gear.

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Jessica Claire put a lot of thought into her bag, and she made one that she herself wanted to use. It is the first lens bag designed to pick up where your camera bag leaves …

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Becker’s [b] school

January 4th, 2009

Posted In: Networking.

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Becker of Orange County is always trying to give back to his fellow community of photographers. His extremely popular blog prompted him to blog every day and then that moved into his [B] school.  Doors are finally open, so be sure to check …

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Album Design

January 1st, 2009

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Are you overwhelmed with fulfilling albums for your clients? Learn about the benefits of album pre-design, outsourcing, and using albums as marketing tools. Also covered is the aesthetics of the actual design, from visualizing the album while you are shooting the wedding to creating a book that you would …

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Available and Artificial Lighting

January 1st, 2009

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Jules has taught lighting seminars and has shot weddings in every imaginable lighting situation. If you are afraid of your flash or not sure how to light a reception, this is a great topic for you. Also covered are working with available light, …

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Creating the Perfect Business For You

January 1st, 2009

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Most of us know where we want our business to be, the hard part is figuring out how to get there. Jules can help you break down your goals into manageable chunks so that obtaining them …

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Understanding Your Camera

January 1st, 2009

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If you can envision the shot you want but can’t seem to translate that to your camera, this is the topic for you. Digital photography has made shooting so much more accessible, but not everyone has the basics completely hammered down. If you really just feel you need …

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Closing With Clients

January 1st, 2009

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You’ve got the portfolio and you’re ready to work… now how do you close the deal? If you are nervous about client consultations or you’re just not sure how to set your pricing, this is the topic for you. We can talk about a typical potential client meeting, …

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