FOURTH ANNUAL ‘WE AIN’T SELLING NOTHING’ BLACK FRIDAY EVENT
In the US, the Friday after Thanksgiving is called “Black Friday”. It is an expression of accounting… being in the black. This is good (profit) rather than being in the red (deficit). The retailers look to this day as a bellwether as to the seasonal sales. It is a time of outrageous sales that work very, very hard to separate you from your hard-earned money.
I know we ain’t offering a big screen TV for $24, nor do we have any actions, presets, or ebooks for sale this week. If you want crowds, have at it… masks and all, I guess.
This will be my fourth year of FREE Black Friday presentations. If you want to take a bit of a break from fighting soccer moms for the latest in all things for a better kitchen, you could elect to spend some time with us here at Lighting Essentials.
We have some stuff to share, and we don’t charge a thing.
WORKSHOP ONE: BUILDING A POSTCARD PROMO IN PHOTOSHOP
This is a simple project for setting up your card with bleeds and content areas so that customizing it or making several matching cards is easy. We will start with a blank canvas, three images, and a basic design that will make the work look great.
WORKSHOP TWO: CREATING A STRATEGY AND IMPLEMENTATION PLAN FOR SOCIAL MEDIA
Are you wanting to figure out all the moving parts of how to create content for a solid social media promotion? This is the hour for you. We will show you how to integrate a few simple content creations into a workable solution. Instead of creating different content for all the different platforms, find out how to use the same content in different ways across the platforms.
PHOTO TALK FRIDAY: PROJECT 52 IN THE MEMBER’S WORDS
Project 52 Pro System is enrolling starting on Thanksgiving. We will have several P52 members on this call to discuss what Project 52 has done for them. Alumni will join new members to discuss the approach we use, whether it is effective, and you can ask questions. We will look at the process and the results of the training.
WORKSHOP THREE: CREATING FLOW IN A LINEAR PRESENTATION
Whether it is a printed portfolio, an online presentation, slideshow, or print show, the order in which you display your work can make a huge difference. In addition to the flow, the decision of whether and how to use borders, bleeds, or keylines will also enhance (or take away from) your image presentations.
Off Topic Sunday, October 26, 2014
An absolutely astoundingly hectic week. My daughter got married Friday night, and Saturday was spent on a hundred different unrelated errands. Now, Sunday is going to be for catching up and getting ready for next week. Check out this amazing commercial. And please...
Inspiration Friday: October 24, 2014
Kyle Johnson | William Cohea
Too %$#*@ Much Freedom
Last week I railed against too many rules. Now I am asking if there is too much freedom? Could I be off my meds, or a little daffy? To complain about too many rules and then question if there may be too much freedom too… OMG, I am turning into a …. no, I won’t go...
Help a Singer Go To Argentina, and Get Four Hours Consulting
Hi everyone. My daughter, Alissa, is going to Argentina with the Phoenix Children's Chorus summer, 2015. We are all pretty excited. You can hear them sing here. However, it costs a bit to send her, and we are looking for some ways to help her get there (along with...
Off Topic Sunday: October 20
Yesterday I was asked to shoot one of the new choirs at Phoenix Children's Chorus. This is an elite group of singers that are available for gigs in the valley. This is one of my favorites from the shoot. ON SIMPLIFICATION I am going through a simplification...
Great Reads: October 2014 Releases
I don't know very many photographers who do not have a large collection of photo books. Mine fills an entire double walled shelve system and is still growing. I love books. I love photographs. Nothing better than to grab an old book, a cup of tea and peruse the...