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Free Webinar - 'Sysytems Shall Set You Free' with Rachel LaCour Niesen

2009-10-09T17:03:31Z

There's still time to register for this free informative seminar. Don't miss out!

Webinar - 'Unlocking the Mysteries of Color Management'

2009-10-06T15:56:13Z

There's still time to register. Better hurry, we're almost at capacity. Click the invitation below to register!

Speed Through Your Workflow

2009-09-11T20:07:21Z

You've got to get Kevin Kubota's RPG SpeedKeys! This guy keeps coming up with one great idea after another! Imagine this, you're busy at work in Lightroom® and want to make an adjustment to an image. Maybe you want convert it to black and white using the Kubota Lightroom® preset you love - B&W Warm 2. Instead of hunting for the preset in the Presets Panel you simply press a key on the wireless keypad and boom, you're done! SpeedKeys also helps with culling, and tweaking your images.

Cool Multimedia Bag Option from ThinkTank

2009-09-04T16:14:35Z

You've got the gear, now you need the bag!

I have a small Think Tank Airport Airstream rolling bag that I use for travel and very small jobs that I absolutely love. Not only does it have wheels and meets virtually any airline carry-on size requirements (I've even been able to fit it in the overhead of every puddle-jumper I've been on), it holds all of this gear:

Nikon D3 body
MH-22 Quick Charger and cord
Spare EN-EL4 Battery
Lenses
- 70-200mm f/2.8
- 28-70mm f/2.8
- 17-35mm f/2.8
- 50mm f/1.4
- 85mm f/1.4
- 60mm f/2.8 macro
- 16mm f/2.8 fisheye
2, SB-800 Speedlights
Lexar Media compact flash card wallet (holds 8 cards)
Digital Calibration Target
and other miscellaneous caps, cords, tungsten and fluorescent gels, and other accessories

That's a lot of stuff that I can load into a very small bag that rolls effortlessly!

Enter Video

Now that many of us are shooting a combination of still images and video, we need a solution that will accommodate both - Think Tank to the rescue! They've come out with a series of bags and accessories designed specifically for the still/video shooter. You've got to check out their Multimedia 'Wired Up' collection. It allows you to shoot effortlessly whether you're capture stills or video and manages all of the a wires and other stuff you'll need.

Check out this video and I'm sure you'll agree that Think Tank can help make your life easier!

Cool Workflow for Projecting Slideshows at Weddings

2009-08-24T20:21:22Z

Your customers will love you and you'll get more business! Our good friend Michael Corsentino has a post on his blog I think you'll like. He describes his workflow for creating and projecting slideshows at weddings. It's pretty straight-forward and something all of us should can do. Michael even gives you links to the products he uses to do the heavy lifting. I'm sure you've heard many times that this is a great marketing tool, and will produce job leads on the spot. How great is that! This is something that very successful photographers like David Jay, Jules Bianchi, and of course Michael do with great success.

Need a Speedlite Refersher?

2009-08-12T17:04:46Z

Bruce Dorn Speedlite Videos, Part I: External Speedlite Controls Canon has posted a video reviewing the setup and use of their EOS 5D Mark II speedlight system. I'f you've been struggling with how to access and get your settings just right, then you should watch this video.

Two-Day Wedding Photography Workshop

2009-07-20T18:14:58Z

August 9th and 11th, 2009 Our good friends, Joe and Mirta Barnet, are not only wonderful photographers, they are all about sharing what they know with others. So I wanted to let all of you know about a two-day wedding workshop they are giving next month. Check out the workshop and sign up before all of the space runs out!

The Nikon D90 Hits Prime-Time

2009-07-11T15:22:15Z

Nikon Podcast #21

Film maker Noah Harald uses the Nikon D90 D-SLR to create professional video content for clients. This podcast, including sample footage, was captured with the Nikon D90.

Watch the podcast

Learn more about the D90

PDN's Five Biggest Photographers on the Internet

2009-07-11T14:55:12Z

Internet popularity doesn't necessarily translate into business Many of us are feeling our way around the social networking sites trying to figure out how to make them work for us. In our industry it's almost expected that you have a Facebook page and use Twitter to keep others informed on your personal and professional journey through life. But is the time you spend on theses sites actually helping to move your business forward?

Register For First Silverback i-Cast!

2009-07-03T17:47:59Z

Streamlining your business and working 'smart' is more important than ever. Learn how to find the time to build efficient processes to keep you profitable. Learn where to focus your efforts right now to take your business to the next level, instead of struggling to stay afloat. Silverback's co-owner Bill Moore, will discuss how you can do these things and immediately begin making more money!