I'm noticing a lot of changes this evening. -shoutbox is missing -forum link is MIA as well. +live chat archive is now available! -I had a hard time finding the add new blog entry link. +home page has been rearranged. ?hopefully this means the ... Read more

Today I shot my first wedding. I hate saying that because I don't like to admit I am inexperienced; which is just pride showing it's ugly head I guess. Actually I did shoot one other wedding which you can read about here; but I don't count that one. ... Read more

So I thought I would make a post because I was looking at my new business cards and got really excited!  I got these a little over a week ago and haven't had that much time to look at them.  So I pulled them out and looked them over.  ... Read more

  I have been planning this shoot for over two years, Living in southern Ca unforgeable wildfires are a part of life, I envisioned a shoot with the burned hill sides Blacken from the fires with the delicate nature of a wedding dress. After the... Read more

Well yesterday after work a bunch of my coherts...I mean co-workers ;) and I all went out to dinner, complimentary of our boss and our company.  One of our assistants is moving to Florida and we wanted to wish her well.  I was having a rela... Read more

After two years I finally realized that what I see on my monitor is not what others will see. I always thought it was because their monitor was possibly not calibrated correctly...But nay, I have just been setting the profiles wrong.   This wo... Read more

I won't voice a lot of opinon on the new Canon 5D Mk II other than to say that it breaks some new ground and opens doors to new photographic vistas. The Acclaimed Photographer Vincent Laforet has done some tests which he generously shares with the h... Read more

Hi All,   So, I met member Kyle Perison on the Playground, and we got to talking.... I told him about a shoot I wanted to do that involved a couple and a sports car.... and how the couple I had lined up for the shoot had some "issues" they nee... Read more

" Look and think before opening the shutter.  The heart and mind are the true lens of the camera" - Yousef Karsh        What causes a person to be inspired to go beyond what is normal into the extraordinary?  For some,... Read more

Some of you know that recently I was the victim of a peeping tom/stalker...whooda thunk eh? Well to make a long story short for those that dont know the story, he was watching me through my office window which faces the backyard. We dont know how m... Read more

Perhaps the concept of Wedding photojournalism got it's start way back in the 20's    Take a look: http://www.shorpy.com/node/4265?size=_o riginal If you aren't familiar with Shorpy you should put their RSS feed in your reader; all ... Read more

First and foremost I have to give a huge Shoutout to PHOTOGRAPHY MENTOR!  Robert and Curt you have become great friends and a big part of my everyday life. thank you for believing in me and my larger than life personalty.  You guys rocked... Read more

"Only Passions, great passions, can elevate the soul to great things."  Denis Diderot         A few years ago I had the honor of being asked to go to Mexico to teach photography.  It was a 4 day seminar.  The... Read more

"Engage" was shot on the 5D Mark II, over a 2 Day period by Me, Robert Evans, Carlos Baez. It's a Fusion of Photography and Video, with 3D Photo FX by http://www.PhotoRotos.comWe're using Beta Plug-in software in Final Cut Pro (written the ni... Read more

Hi, I'm Ross Hagen. I signed in to the playground a few weeks ago. I intend on joining the school tomorrow, 9/25. I popped in to the playground a few times to see how everything works, etc. and then became busy with a few projects.My weekend is cle... Read more

  My buddy Adam is getting married in 2 days and I'm going to be shooting his wedding. Though I have been 2nd shooter at a lot of weddings this will be my first ever 1st shooter role, and I'm really excited. I rented a 85mm f1.2 lens for th... Read more

I CAN'T FIND A MENTOR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!

UPDATE: I was going to just post a quick link to this new video that I saw and leave it at that but thought I would take this opportunity to offer this extended tweet about what is going on with me as well. Many of you may not know me at all since I ... Read more

I am currently the proud owner of the Canon 24-70mm L f/2.8 lens, it was the first L lens I purchased when I started out on the road to wedding photography.  I've used it about 10 times or so for weddings and various shoots, but since then&... Read more

Friends Dont Lets Friends Crash Parties!!!!!! Shout out to the Santa Anna Collage police. That was a too much fun!!! You guys ROCK!!!!! WOW I am making a 911 call to the hairdresser, they should have booked me just on the root color alone. Wel... Read more

Every Year I do a spooky Halloween shoot for Halloween cards.  I got an amazing opportunity to shoot at an old barn check out these images. 

A few nights ago, I had gotten an email about a live Gary Fong interview being held on this site. Interested, I joined this community and found that I have more to find here, beyond a simple interview. I look forward to posting more here as well as ... Read more

Allison and I had the privilege of shooting the new images for Jeremy Horn's upcoming CD "The Sound of the Broken". From this shoot we'll create his new album art and all the cool promotional pieces that travel with Jeremy and the guys. It was a ... Read more

Well, one way at least!   I did a maternity session today for one of my brides.  I think this is such a fab story I have to tell it because a lot of my business is refferals, however this one rocks.   Back in 2004 I was managing th... Read more

Ok just got back from the courthouse, I thought I would be there a couple hours at the least but it only took 1/2 an hour today, reason being is that the D.A. said that my neighbors case already has a D.A. and judge assigned and they want to combine ... Read more

Cool site. Hopefully I can help some folks out. You can view my work online at www.craigmitchelldyer.com and check out my blog at http://blog.craigmitchelldyer.com

I had my first children and teenager session on thursday. Was really an experience.. to shoot a different child than your daugther. I was so nervous i can tell you but in the end i think everything worked out just fine. Now i hope i will find some mo... Read more

So here's the deal. What if you are shooting in a less than flattering environment. What if the light coming through the windows is Blue. Trying to move outdoors is a problem with high mid afternoon sun and no shade. I guess this could apply to a... Read more

Well yesterday, as you know, I purchased teh KK LR Presets and was all gungho!  Well, I think I over did it.  Today I am sitting here in the heat un motivated, opening and closeing programs having very negative conversations with myself. &... Read more

Okay....       Just a little blurb out the internet and all of it's wonders. MySpace, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Blogs, E-mails, and...the list goes on.  Wow...anybody else feeling a little overwhelmed with all of the... Read more

Oh my.....        I'm having such a hard time with how to upgrade my photo arsenal!  My new list of things to get?  All things lighting.  So where do I go?  Well...let me start off with what I have so fa... Read more

Finally, I managed to set up my account and create an online album! It was so long overdue. I am amazed what the team behind Photographymentor.com achieved with this site. When I first joined, I looked forward to some tutorials but now there is so so... Read more

OKAY!!! So I just found out I MAY be able to go to WPPI after all. (Still waiting to get the final okay from the family...LOL) But if I do go, it will probably be like this: head toward Vegas Saturday or Sunday, and come back Monday. (I have kids... Read more

Fantastic article from Digital Photo Pro magazine explaining the effect of RAW linear data on exposure.  Explains what it means to "expose to the right" to retain as much highlight and shadow data as possible and the difference between the JPEG ... Read more

You've decided to play around with Adobe Lighroom's Presets. However, you want to spend neither a few hundred dollars purchasing them or dozens of hours developing them. Check these sites out for some free downloads: Presets Heaven : Offers prese... Read more

hi all!  i figured I would post this up here as well in case anyone local might be interested or know a photog who would be.  i'll be sure to post here as well should i have any truly rockin weddings any out of towners might be interested i... Read more

Last week, we had the pleasure of shooting with John Michael Cooper for the School atPhotographyMentor.com   John did his “Single Flash Multiple Frame” technique - aka: “the daylight version of paintin... Read more

Hi Friends, I found this web site with photography jobs. In this critical time in our economy, it has been suggested that we as photographers may have to take a job until things get better. I hope this helps those of you in need. Alan, The Photo Guy... Read more

  Well if you read my prevous blog on this subject you know what happened... Last night we had court again to have the DA tell us that her boss make a deal with Michael Ernst's lawyer.  He was offered a class B misdemeaner charge...meaning... Read more

We had such a blast shooting in the rain. Check out this trash the dress we did in the rain! oops I forgot one, He is bring it back.

I'm just starting to try to figure this place out.  I have to say I'm loving it so far. A little bit about me - I'm just starting out in this new world.  I have two kids and at home with my kids, who are 5 and now in school (can i get an a... Read more

Today, with Cinematic Studios’ Ron Dawson, we’re co-producing a reality TV mini series for the Web starring 25 of the hottest professional photographers in the industry. The series is this year’s pre-WPPI buzz builder. Ever... Read more

Featured on ModernPhotography.net  For all of you that follow Trashthedress.com  Modernphotography.net is the sister site.  I am honor to have 9 header images featured on the site.  What a great Day!!!!

I was honored to Photograph Kent and Robyn's wedding on Sat.  Kent an Robyn held their wedding at the Koehler Winery.  The Koehler winery is stunning, it is situated on a 100 acre estate that is planted with 67 acres of Cabernet Sauvignon,... Read more

I started reading Fast Track Photographer a couple of days ago and took the pDNA today.  It's a great tool for getting focused.  I think my biggest challenge is doing the "homework" slowly enough so the results will be more meaningful and u... Read more

So the shoot in Canada is becoming more exciting as we speak....   We'll now have 6 PhotographyMentor.com members at the shoot, and will be having a get together dinner the night before... This should be a lot of fun... Anyone in the area is ... Read more

well here it gose!!!!

Has anyone else just sat back & checked out the genius of Prince on the Lovesexy album?  It's amazing how brilliant he is!  Just these few lines are enough to make you want to put the needle back & say what?!? "Rain is wet, sugar i... Read more

  What's in a "screen" name? I talk a lot about kids probably because I have so many; eleven to be exact. I am not the "father" of any of them though. I picked Papa for my screen name because a lady I know from Nigeria always calls me Papa ever... Read more

Just got my Fast Track Photographer book. I am so excited. This is the hold out hand i was looking for the whole time. I don't have a degree in business nor did i ever had the chance to assist a great photographer to learn what it takes to run a... Read more

I had posted this question in the form a while back about my studio.   But I thought I would add this to my blog and see what happens. Next month we will be breaking ground to renovate our offices downtown.  Included in that reno is a new ... Read more

There are some pretty amazing things that I have experienced in my life.  Here are a few of them... being a christian...becoming a professional photographer...getting my masters degree in photography... the love of a mother who loved me uncondit... Read more

Danielle is an inspiration! I have thought about shooting some sexy boy shots for well ... a very long time. My model needed some coaxing for well...a very long time. He is none other than my sickeningly good looking and fit other half. He hates as ... Read more

Thanks to everyone who joined in the first 24 hours of "The Playground".... And a BIG thanks to Current School Students for being patient as we convert your old memberships to the new site!!!!   We're off and running... or shall I say Playing... Read more

  2008-08-06 Photography for me is one leg of a three legged stool; design, writing and photography. I have yet to combine all three in one work but hope to achieve the complete vision and in the process find a way to supply the many needs of ... Read more

Just when this site launches I need to leave! Im gonna try to get on a couple times while out on my trips though...check out my schedule.. Aug 7th 6am flight to San Jose Cali with a layover in Atlanta get to San Jose about 10:30am and wait for m... Read more

www.aypearl.com,wholesale jewelry online store,It specialize in wholesale pearl jewelry,wholesale crystal jewelry,wholesale gemstone jewelry,wholesale turquoise jewelry,wholesale coral jewelry,wholesale shell jewelry and so on. All the items are han... Read more

Okay, I'm really new at this blog stuff, and I guess I'm showing my age. But I would be interested in a blog about the humor of photography and the strange situations we photographers find ourselves in.  I'll start with a story that's near and ... Read more

Hi friends , You missed a great convention this year! Lots of classes and learning opportunities! Dane Sanders put on a great seminar. I got to meet Robert Evans in person. There were some of the worlds best photographers there. I took lots of i... Read more

I have had my Nikon D80 for 14 months now. This is my first SLR. Started my journey with a gateway T50, then a Minolta Z2. I am getting to the point that I can think(react) on what I should change on the camera to get the photo I want. I have a libra... Read more

I just got back from one of my photography classes, and it got me thinking. In this field, I am always striving to learn and grow as a photographer. And one of the best ways is to learn from other photographers (Photography Mentor.Com...whoo-h... Read more

    Dear Friends, I just received this invitation and I would like to share it with you. I have studied with Ed Pierce in the past, he has been one of my mentors. Hard to beat for only $39.00 Enjoy!!!... Read more

hI FELLOW PM'ERS I need some help:  I have decided to hire a lead manger/sales person. I pay a pretty penny for a lead list.  It is exclusive to me (as far as the photography GOES) i get 150-300 names numberS email etc of local sourthr... Read more

   Hi Friends here is an interesting article on 22 Tips to Getting Maximum Value From the 2009 WPPI Convention and Trade Show By Sondra Ayers and Jerrold Deck of POWER Consulting.  LOL Alan, The Photo Guy .................Se... Read more

Hello! It is a pleasure to virtually say Hi and introduce myself. I am a Newport, Rhode Island-based wedding, portrait and fine art photographer, with a passion for all things photographic.  I am serving my 4th year as the President of the Newpo... Read more

Hi Everybody, is there anybody at all? :)Let's start having fun ... If You want to see some of the entries from the blog I already "maintain", let me tell You where You can find it: http://fotograficznieee.blogspot.com If You want to see some of t... Read more

I recieved my first DSLR yesterday from my step-mom. It's a Fuji Finepix s2 pro with a (if I'm reading this right) a 25-105 mm Nikon lens. I was incredibly excited when the UPS man finally pulled up in front of my house last night to drop it off. I q... Read more

Friends,  Here is Matthew Jordan Smith, Celebrity/Beauty photographer, during his informative program called "America's next top model photographer." It was held at Bally's Jubilee Theater during the 2008 WPPI convention in Las Vegas. Sponsored ... Read more

Hi friends, Here are 10 ways to stay inspired!  by a great teacher and Mentor, David Ziser . Enjoy Alan, The Photo Guy. 1. You have to want it bad. You have to want your wedding photography to be exciting. Only if you want it are you pointed... Read more

Blast from the past! I did this trash the dress One year ago, its a techinal mess but fun!!!!!!!!!!

The "Longest Day" Trailers are up, and it's going to be interesting to see how these stories Play out :)   Longest Day Team A       Longest Day Team B  

I was sitting here complaining about all the work I have to do .... pulling an all nighter editing and getting caught up. The buck stops here. Today is a day we need to be thankful for what we have in this life.   PLEASE POST WHAT YOU ARE TH... Read more

I live in St Emilion France. I love photography but by no means am a professional. My husband has a real estate agency selling Chateaux and vineyards. I have been nominated to photograph all the wonderful homes in the area. I love Photography mentor... Read more

In this video Kerry shows you a demo of the new Pixel Blender Gallery plugin. This is used to add special Pixel Blender effects to your images from Adobe Photoshop CS4. You will need to download the Pixel Blender plugin and any filters you want to ad... Read more

Hi.  My name is David Tejada. I am a professional photographer based in Colorado.  I've been shooting for 25 years specializing in corporate annual report work for Fortune 500 companies.  I also teach lighting workshops around the coun... Read more

Let me know what you think, thanks CANDICE  

playing with adding sound, Im not sure how I like this, I might need a different audio track mixing program, but let me know what you think, thanks CANDICE 

Ok this really sucks! my friend Michelle that currently lives in Vegas is coming home at the end of this month, dont get me wrong I love her to death and Im excited that she is coming home but now I dont have a place to stay in Vegas!!! Its so dang... Read more

If you seek...   how is that different from pursuing sound and form? If you don't seek, how are you different from earth, wood or stone? You must seek without seeking. —Fo-Yan

IM new to this site and IM in the process of uploading pics of my work. I joined here because IM 49 and looking to get my creative juices flowing agin and thought I could meet some cool people here young and old to get new ideas. My photography has t... Read more

I received the copy of Fast Track Photographer on Saturday. I'm about half way through already and I'm about to take the pDNA test. Thanks DS and PM!

I am slowly...painfully slowly...yes that makes sence, getting this figured out. or maybe not. so a little about me. i am not a photographer, nope not I. I am some one who simply likes to take pictures:). and i love to look at other peoples pictures... Read more

Blog post number one.  Just uploading and image to see how it will look, where it will post, etc.

mckenzy & rich august 9, 2008 Last year I shot the beautiful wedding of the talented event planner, Robyn Goldberg. Yesterday we were able to work together again after she referred me to her clients, McKenzy & Rich. Thank you, Robyn, for s... Read more

lauren & adam august 2, 2008 Joy flew down from the Bay Area to shoot Lauren & Adam's wedding with me, so I was already really happy about that. But I was also super happy to be shooting Lauren & Adam's wedding because they are totall... Read more

How fun to have a blog here on PhotographyMentor.com!  I'm going to try posting one of the engagement shoots from my regular blog, and see how that works out...   Heather & Steven had their first date at The Standard downtown. They o... Read more

I speak softly but I carry a big mop! I am here to make sure you guys keep a clean campus, but I am a friend too. I f you need an ear to bend I am there for you. With that said, here are some basic rules to help keep it clean around here. 1. As you... Read more

Hello! Thanks for visiting my profile.  

To receive your FREE copy of Fast Track Photographer, written by Dane Sanders, forward by Robert Evans  You MUST be a School Member. Playground members do not get the book for free, however if you would like to purchase the book you can go ... Read more

The Playground is off and running, The School is buzzing with Students, and we're moving full steam ahead on some Awesome new surprises!!! The least of which we've translated the site into 14 different Languages today!!! Hold on tight, because&... Read more

Hello! Hey, thanks for visiting my profile here.  I just wanted to let you know that my blog is up at http://espanaphotographyblog.com.  I update it almost daily with delicious things.  You are welcome anytime. Thanks!

I don't really blog to much but I thought I would play around the site a bit (though I don't think there is a page (not counting personal accounts) that I haven't checked out.     Life for me is good… for the moment anyways…... Read more

It has been about 2 months since I broke my wrist, and I have been dying to get back riding. Today I got my chance. Kerry and I had made a pact that we’re going to start riding regularly (like we used to) with no lame excuses allowed. I was ... Read more

Ambiance Studios llc Photography and Video had the pleasure of photographing a charity event for the Adoption Resources of Wisconsin.  The event was great!!  Scott Erickson and I (Cathy Ann) had so much fun capturing the Adoption ... Read more

I hope to get to this someday!

Here is the thing, I have the memory of a GOAT!  I forget things, I loose everything.. I am serious  I LOOSE EVERYTHING.. I don't know why my darling hubby to be buys me such cool gadgets!   Not only do I loose everything, I break... Read more

Just wanted everyone to know that you can embed your studio blog on your PhotographyMentor.com profile page. Blog once and have it show up in two place for twice the exposer. If you look at my profile you will notice the RobertEvansStudios.com blog s... Read more

Papa posted on his blog a question: \"So here\'s the deal. What if you are shooting in a less than flattering environment. What if the light coming through the windows is Blue. Trying to move outdoors is a problem with high mid afternoon sun and ... Read more

A friend of mine approached me one day and asked if I could do a session of her for her boyfriends birthday.  She wanted something sexy but not provocative and since I had never done a boudior session, I jumped all over the opportunity.  We... Read more

Last night I had a wonderful conversation in Nicks Boom Boom room with some fellow students.  One student in perticular, RIchard, had suggested to me that the Kevin Kubota Lightroom Presets were pretty amazing.   I am a KK Junky, and h... Read more

I wanted to welcome everyone to the Playground.... We have worked hard to make PhotographyMentor.com the one place the world can come to for all things photography and it's only going to keep getting better with time. Our goal is that PhotographyMent... Read more