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Apr. 27, 2008 - Misc
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I am going to dedicate this post to my friend DJ, who reminded me how powerful a slideshow at the reception can be. You see, I used to run slideshows during the wedding reception back in 2002. We did them at just about every wedding for a couple of years. But then, it just seemed like a hassle, took too much time and effort away from shooting, and I kinda felt bad about shamelessly promoting myself when I should be capturing memories for my clients. I know this is a controversial issue, and it's completely up to you how to handle it... but during the Free to Succeed Tour, David was talking about emotion and connecting with clients. And that's what I do best... so I decided to start doing it again.
I did it at my 08-08-08 wedding and got rave reviews. I am certain I'll get at least 2 referrals out of it (one girl tried to hire me on the spot, but ala she didn't have a wedding date set or a boyfriend). At my last wedding on August 23rd, I did another slideshow and recorded it on the fly so you all can see how easy it is to do. Plus, I got some great feedback. This is the longest video I've posted so far, but it's 8 minutes well spent.
The sound is a little iffy because of the environment, and the end of the video quality isn't the best, but try to hang in there and see the point I am trying to make. Feel free to ask questions or discuss the video in the comments below and post a link to this where ever you feel it may be helpful for folks to view. |
A couple of notes:
*I shoot Small Jpegs and record them to the SD card on my Canon 1Ds Mark III.
*I use Photo Mechanic to tag the images.
*I put the show out at 9:30, a half hour before the reception was supposed to end. I set the computer on a piano, by the bar.
*We ended up staying an extra half hour or so because so many folks were watching the show on the way out.
*I ran out of business cards that night.
*Got an email from the bride the next day raving about the show.
*Yes, i did feel a little sneaky about recording people without them knowing. I did tell just about everyone I saw watching it that they may end up on my video. No one had a problem with it. I am a big believer in asking for forgiveness rather than permission. YMMV.
*I encourage you to try this at an upcoming wedding (minus the video capture).
ANSWERS TO SOME OF THE QUESTIONS FROM THE COMMENT SECTION:
*I shoot B&W in camera for about 25% of the shots. Back when I shot film, I had to decide between color & B&W, so I just do the same now. Saves time afterwards.
*I have a teeny tiny MacBook Air
*I shot the video with the same program I make all the [ b ] school blog videos with. I'ts called Screen Flow from varasoftware.com. It records the action on the screen, as well as the built in iSight on Macs.
*It's just the built in Mac Screen Saver. Just choose the "Collage" display style. It's the middle option. You have to have Leopard.
*No sharpening. Just the SOOC files. I showed every part of the process.
Thanks for all the wonderful comments! |
| By the way, if you didn't get our email blast Tuesday night/ Wednesday morning, check your spam folder. If it isn't there, you aren't on our list. pre-register here. |
| I had the pleasure of hanging out with Kenny Kim on the FTS Tour and wanted to share the chat we had. Kenny came to the first ever Part of 5 workshop and has since really made a name for himself in the industry and is the master of social networking. |
I think my favorite part of photo conventions, seminars and workshops is the social interaction with other photographers that takes place on breaks, before or after the program, or while sharing a meal afterwards. It's so cool just to meet new people, and I really grateful for all the feedback I received and for the gratitude so many people expressed for my blogs. I sure feels nice when I know that people appreciate what I am doing. it makes it so worth while. Thanks to everyone who sent me photos or tagged me on Facebook. I know I posed for more photos than these, so if you have more, send me an email or just tag me on FB. Thanks so much for making me feel special.
And folks in the southern cities of the Free to Succeed Tour, I am sorry I can't come visit y'all as well, but I really need to get back and try to finish thebschool.com asap (new trailer on the actual site now). And seriously, DJ knocks it out of the park. The stuff he shares on pricing, emotion and marketing without advertising it well worth the price of admission and then some. |
| The crew got to visit the WHite House one morning and then we all had breakfast at the Old Ebbott Grill. |
All I have to say is the east coast humidity doesn't do so well with my hair. I'm just sayin'!
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| CHECK BACK TUESDAY FOR THE ANNOUNCEMENT YOU'VE ALL BEEN WAITING FOR!!! |
It's been a crazy couple of days. After hosting the [ b ] school beta launch BBQ, I headed out on a red eye flight to the Big Apple, where we had some important [ b ] school meetings with some very important people. Then I made an appearance at the Free to Succeed Tour in NYC and Boston.
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| I'm looking forward to speaking to the Washington DC crew tonight! Unfotunately I won't be able to make it to any more cities because I have to get back home to work on finishing the site. |
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Aug. 27, 2008 - Misc
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Please tell all of your photographer friends that we are getting so close to launching the newest, coolest and most useful social referral network on the web.
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Because I had such a great time hosting a little BBQ for a few close friend Sunday afternoon where we opened up the private beta of the [ b ] school! Finally!
I am so stoked on the response I've been getting in the last 24 hours and I am just so thankful for my friends that are helping me "massage" the site before we start letting more people in. Check back tomorrow for some actual testimonials and thoughts that others shared... until then, check out a few images:
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| Kevin Swan popped in from Indianapolis. He's quite the business guru and I was so stoked he could make it. |
| Dance party USA! Wait until you see the video of this little routine. |
| Seriously folks, please check back tomorrow to see what others are saying about what they've seen so far! |
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