Online Shopping Carts for Photographers

Online Shopping Carts for Photographers

By Betsy Finn on February 1, 2010

If you’ve been stymied about which shopping cart is right for you… then I think you’ll find this set of articles helpful.    I spent some time getting my hands dirty and learning the ins and outs of several very full-featured shopping carts for photographers.  The online supplement was just published at PPmag.com, and the main [...]

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Learn Outdoor Lighting with Jeff Dachowski

Learn Outdoor Lighting with Jeff Dachowski

By Betsy Finn on January 27, 2010

On May 4th, 2010, I’m hosting “Advanced Outdoor Lighting Techniques,” taught by Jeff Dachowski of Dachowski Photography.
The class will be limited to 10 students, and will provide plenty of hands-on learning. If you’re looking for a chance to learn outdoor lighting AND get a PPA merit, this is a chance you won’t want to [...]

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Photographic Craftsman

Photographic Craftsman

By Betsy Finn on January 22, 2010

It’s hard to believe that about a week ago, I was just getting back from Imaging USA. 
Time seems to fly when life is busy, no? 
At any rate, PPA put on a great show, that’s for sure.  I wanted to attend more classes than I was able to attend… wanted to see [...]

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Choose Productivity

By Betsy Finn on January 18, 2010

What do you do with your business while you’re “waiting” to hand out your business cards?  Hopefully you don’t have enough free time to build a Taj Mahal out of cards, but we all have time we use unproductively.
Sometimes when I get in that unproductive state of mind, it’s helpful for me to think “little” [...]

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I Won an iTouch! (Thanks Dahle)

I Won an iTouch! (Thanks Dahle)

By Betsy Finn on February 8, 2010

So last week, I got a package from Dahle — they were at the Imaging USA trade show this January.

Amusingly enough, I didn’t realize I was the winner of their iTouch drawing until I started reading the enclosed letter:
It was a pleasure meeting you at the Imaging USA show a couple weeks back. [...]

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Treading the Legal Waters

Treading the Legal Waters

By Betsy Finn on February 5, 2010

Legalese can be a tricky thing to interpret. While you should definitely rely on your lawyer when it comes to determining the best legal decision, sometimes it is particularly helpful to have things translated into everyday terms so you can feel like you’re making an informed decision. And isn’t that what a good [...]

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“Necessary” Expenses

“Necessary” Expenses

By Betsy Finn on January 25, 2010

Gadgets, gizmos, and doodads all hold particular appeal for the technology-minded photographer.  There’s always something new claiming to do something faster or more efficiently than the gadget you already have.
What’s worse — sometimes we forget to take a moment and see whether we actually need the gadget before putting it on the expense account.
How many [...]

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Google… Why Did You Block Me?

Google… Why Did You Block Me?

By Betsy Finn on January 20, 2010

Apparently I’ve made someone unhappy. Unfortunately… I don’t know who. For whatever reason, unbeknownst to me, someone decided to report my Google profile for inappropriate content. I can assure you, everything on my profile is true. I’m not impersonating anyone, and my friends will tell you I am a nice, happy [...]

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DPPA – Claude Jodoin

By Betsy Finn on January 19, 2010

Tonight at DPPA, Claude Jodoin presented his program, “Lighting Magic with your Flash.” I’m going to live-blog for a bit, hopefully it will make sense! Claude is planning to do live demonstrations of lighting, and then we will examine the SOOC camera images after he creates the images.
Myth #1 Dispelled – Lights do [...]

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Imaging USA 2010

Imaging USA 2010

By Betsy Finn on January 10, 2010

Imaging USA is underway, and once again, the planning committee has outdone themselves! Leading up to the event, the folks at IUSA held a Rockstar Giveaway… with many amazing prizes.
If you are missing the fun, you can keep informed by following @ImagingUSA on Twitter, or becoming a fan on Facebook. You can also [...]

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Be Where Your Clients Are

By Betsy Finn on January 8, 2010

This article was first published in the Professional Photographers of Michigan (PPM) newsletter, in August 2009.
It used to be that having a website was optional; you didn’t need a web presence. But today, a website isn’t just a necessity; it’s the absolute minimum. You probably have a blog (or have been told you [...]

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Nikon 70-200mm VR II

Nikon 70-200mm VR II

By Betsy Finn on January 5, 2010

Here’s a sneak peek of the review I did for Nikon’s 70-200mm f/2.8 VR II lens. The full review (and more amazing example images) will be in the February issue of Professional Photographer.
Nikon 70-200mm VR II: Sneak Peek
In all honesty, I was very impressed with how the lens handled, and its ability to compensate [...]

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Hanging on for Life

By Betsy Finn on January 4, 2010

Sometimes we keep searching for “the answer”, keep “waiting” for the solution.. when it’s actually right in front of us.  Every day, we have decisions to make, decisions about when to work, when not to work, and where to draw the line between work and family life.
A favorite movie of mine is Shawshank Redemption.  Andy [...]

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Hello 2010!

By Betsy Finn on January 1, 2010

So, did you make any resolutions for yourself? Did you break out the bubbly come midnight? Hopefully you’re able to remember all the fun you had!
Well, I did make some resolutions, but according to a friend of mine, I started planning late. Word is, that you have to write down your goals [...]

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Betsy Finn, Cr.Photog., CPP, is a photographer; she is also a contributing writer for Professional Photographer and other industry publications. In college, Betsy majored in Business Management and Studio Art, giving her a unique viewpoint of the industry.

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