Anyone ever heard of these guys or using them? http://www.photoidentities.com/
In the past it has basically been BluDomain or Winklet for the most part. But I just ran across these guys, and they look pretty decent. Right now they are having a special for $399 websites, normally over $600! Which is still decently priced even at $600. But I wish I would have found them a little sooner for my members to have some time to check them out. Anyone using them? Maybe you could talk to them about extending that special. ;)
Anyway, any thoughts on them? From the looks of it, they are affordable and nicely designed. And it's something different than than 10,000 copies of the same website out there for all the other photographers who have already gone with the other companies. Nothing at all wrong with the other companies, I think they do great work, but I see them everywhere and it's nice to see something different. I still love Winklet and BluDomain :)
Wednesday, January 31, 2007
Queen Donna!
If you don't know Donna you must meet her! She is fantastic! She is is also one of your world renowned moderators!!! So you know she rocks!
My website: www.donnaquarles.com
My home town is....Chireno, Texas - population 371
My all time favorite photographer is...Misty Woodward of course! Actually I love Lisa Jane!
The best camera brand in the world has to be...Canon
I am most comfortable when I am...curled up on the couch reading my the latest Nora Roberts, Patricia Cornwell or Janet Evanovich novel.
The best restaurant I ever ate at was...Lupe Tortilla's in Houston. They have a cool playground outside for the kids to play on while waiting for your table.
My friends think I am totally and completely...I don't know, do I have any friends???
Where you will find me most often on the PPLC...Marketing & Sales forum
My favorite midnight snack...Smuckers caramel with a spoon, Yum!
Totally cool website .... http://www.prophotolearningcenter.com/ naturally :)
My website: www.donnaquarles.com
My home town is....Chireno, Texas - population 371
My all time favorite photographer is...Misty Woodward of course! Actually I love Lisa Jane!
The best camera brand in the world has to be...Canon
I am most comfortable when I am...curled up on the couch reading my the latest Nora Roberts, Patricia Cornwell or Janet Evanovich novel.
The best restaurant I ever ate at was...Lupe Tortilla's in Houston. They have a cool playground outside for the kids to play on while waiting for your table.
My friends think I am totally and completely...I don't know, do I have any friends???
Where you will find me most often on the PPLC...Marketing & Sales forum
My favorite midnight snack...Smuckers caramel with a spoon, Yum!
Totally cool website .... http://www.prophotolearningcenter.com/ naturally :)
Something cool
Here is a cool website. http://www.copyscape.com/ What a great concept! Now you can put in your website and find out if anyone else is copying you.
Ok so here is something for discussion. So what? Ok, maybe if someone is downright copying your entire website, sure that's wrong. But really does anyone really say anything on their website that is really all that different. Let's see....
Capturing your prescious memories....
Award winning photographer...
Photography is my passion...
When everything is said and done all that's left of your wedding day is your photographers...
We want to document the love and warmth you have for your family...
(or version 2) we want to document your child's true personality...
It's not about what they look like, it's about who they are...
I got my start in photography when I was just 8 and got a camera for Christmas (aawwww)...
We strive to create heirlooms, not just photographs.
Here is my challenge to you. Be original. If you have anything above on your website, do something different. Talk from the heart and say what you really want to, not just what sounds good!
Ok so here is something for discussion. So what? Ok, maybe if someone is downright copying your entire website, sure that's wrong. But really does anyone really say anything on their website that is really all that different. Let's see....
Capturing your prescious memories....
Award winning photographer...
Photography is my passion...
When everything is said and done all that's left of your wedding day is your photographers...
We want to document the love and warmth you have for your family...
(or version 2) we want to document your child's true personality...
It's not about what they look like, it's about who they are...
I got my start in photography when I was just 8 and got a camera for Christmas (aawwww)...
We strive to create heirlooms, not just photographs.
Here is my challenge to you. Be original. If you have anything above on your website, do something different. Talk from the heart and say what you really want to, not just what sounds good!
Tuesday, January 30, 2007
oooohhhh Conrad........
Meet Mr Flemming! Conrad is one of our newest moderators and the one all the women are talking about. ;) Definitely check out his posts on the forum as they are ALWAYS ...interesting.
So Conrad, what do you have to say for yourself today?
My website: www.cfphotos.com
I am from a little town called...:Chatfield, home of the Gophers! How original, huh? I graduated here, and now I have my business here, but I never felt like I really belonged here.
My absolute favorite photographer is...:I'm my own favorite photographer, I don't keep tabs on anyone as much as I do me. I'm a fan of a lot of other photographers though, especially anyone who is willing to help me out and teach me.
My favorite vendor right now is ....:White House; I was so impressed with my last order that I called them to thank them for such a wonderful job and turn-around time.
If I were a farm animal I would be a ....:I'm already a farm animal... What kind of question is this? I live on a farm and I'm an animal!
Today at 2pm I was....: Catching up on episodes of another favorite show of mine, Supernatural, on YouTube. Yeah, yeah, I should have been working on something constructive.
My favorite soda....:I'm not much of a soda drinker, I like my teeth too much, but I'm a sucker for Sobe drinks, and Dasani water!
My biggest accomplishment...:Winning full physical custody of my daughter Tiahna. If it wasn't for her, I would never have gone back to college and made this career choice. I'd still be travelling the country working on ranches, which actually wouldn't be a bad life either.
The best cartoon ever made was...:The Family Guy; I don't think I've ever enjoyed a cartoon as an adult or as a kid as much as I do that show. It's so blatantly ignorant and stupid that it's funny. We all know people like that, don't we?
Boxers or Briefs...:Inquiring minds want to know! There are are only a few people who know the answer to this question, and they aren't talking either!
So Conrad, what do you have to say for yourself today?
My website: www.cfphotos.com
I am from a little town called...:Chatfield, home of the Gophers! How original, huh? I graduated here, and now I have my business here, but I never felt like I really belonged here.
My absolute favorite photographer is...:I'm my own favorite photographer, I don't keep tabs on anyone as much as I do me. I'm a fan of a lot of other photographers though, especially anyone who is willing to help me out and teach me.
My favorite vendor right now is ....:White House; I was so impressed with my last order that I called them to thank them for such a wonderful job and turn-around time.
If I were a farm animal I would be a ....:I'm already a farm animal... What kind of question is this? I live on a farm and I'm an animal!
Today at 2pm I was....: Catching up on episodes of another favorite show of mine, Supernatural, on YouTube. Yeah, yeah, I should have been working on something constructive.
My favorite soda....:I'm not much of a soda drinker, I like my teeth too much, but I'm a sucker for Sobe drinks, and Dasani water!
My biggest accomplishment...:Winning full physical custody of my daughter Tiahna. If it wasn't for her, I would never have gone back to college and made this career choice. I'd still be travelling the country working on ranches, which actually wouldn't be a bad life either.
The best cartoon ever made was...:The Family Guy; I don't think I've ever enjoyed a cartoon as an adult or as a kid as much as I do that show. It's so blatantly ignorant and stupid that it's funny. We all know people like that, don't we?
Boxers or Briefs...:Inquiring minds want to know! There are are only a few people who know the answer to this question, and they aren't talking either!
Moderator Intro - Misty Woodward
Ok so maybe I'm not a moderator, but I am the leader of the pack! So I thought I would go first and be thrown to the wolves with the first interview!
Glad to have you all and can't wait to see everyone on the ProPhotoLearningCenter!!!!
My sign... Depends. In some magazines I am an Aquarius and in some I am a capricorn. I always hated the capricorn trates, so I usually go with Aquarius because they are friendly, honest, loyal, intellectual and independent. But they are also contrary, unpredictable and apparently perverse. LOL
When the TV is on it is usually tuned into..The Food Network. I love to cook!
The greatest love of my life is...My family. I love my 3 kids and my hubby more than anything in the world!
The Superbowl must be won by... Well duh! The Bears baby!
Glad to have you all and can't wait to see everyone on the ProPhotoLearningCenter!!!!
 My website: www.mistywoodward.com | My current place of residence is...The great big city of Minooka, IL wooooohoooo! I am a photographer because...It's the only job I ever had where I wake up every day excited about going to work! Best business advice ever received was...stop handing out paper proofs. They are just scanning them dummy! Favorite movie line... You have bewitched me body and soul and I love...I love...I love you. ~Mr. Darcy in Pride and Prejudice. (Have you ever heard anything more romantic?) Best cookie ever made is... Oh my goodness, those frosted circus cookies. I could chow down a bag of those for dinner and be completely fine about it! For dinner last night I had...A pork roast, skin on mash potatoes and gravy and corn. And a coke! My own mother thinks I am...probably a nut! |
My sign... Depends. In some magazines I am an Aquarius and in some I am a capricorn. I always hated the capricorn trates, so I usually go with Aquarius because they are friendly, honest, loyal, intellectual and independent. But they are also contrary, unpredictable and apparently perverse. LOL
When the TV is on it is usually tuned into..The Food Network. I love to cook!
The greatest love of my life is...My family. I love my 3 kids and my hubby more than anything in the world!
The Superbowl must be won by... Well duh! The Bears baby!
Cool Photographer
I hope you guys don't mind but I have been going through the memberlist, checking out many of your websites. And I keep running across quite a few that I am just in love with. I just checked out the website of Erica Ledrowski and I just wanted to invite you all to take a peak as well.
http://ericaledrowski.com
Her baby work is just beautiful. She does some really unique location work.
http://ericaledrowski.com
Her baby work is just beautiful. She does some really unique location work.
Monday, January 29, 2007
Bunnies Bunnies Bunnies
Easter is coming soon and in fact we just had a recent discussion on the forum about using live bunnies in our photo sessions. Well if you can't use live bunnies, I found a really cool alternative! And right around $25 a pop, these are the some of the most affordable and realistic bunnies ever! Check em out from VictoriaLyn at http://www.victorialyn.com/
What do you think of the logo?
Ok guys, what do you all think of the new logo for the ProPhotoLearningCenter? I am working on trying to get some banners together so that members can use them if they feel so inclined for on their myspace or blog accounts.
Feel free to leave comments below.
Blogging for a buzz!!!
Have you seen the latest article "Web 2.0 – The Final FrontierUsing Your Blog To Create A “Buzz” About Your Business" written by ProPhoto Learning Center member, Amber Schmidt. This was an awesome article showing you how you can create a buzz about your business by using blogs as a new marketing tool!
Here is a sneak peak at the article or you can read the whole thing here if you are a member. http://www.prophotolearningcenter.com/portal/modules.php?name=Content&file=viewarticle&id=27
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So we have talked about all the ways to maintain constant contact with your clients! And as much as we would all like to be able to phone our clients with personal messages sometimes that is just not possible. And if you are like me- you hate the phone. It is also kind of impersonal to have someone else do it for you!So.... how do we get on that personal level with our clients without ever speaking to them???
BLOG BABY!
Currently... I have more hits to my blog than I do my website. And do I think that it is bringing me business? ABSOLUTELY! I have about one person per week who becomes a subscriber and I know that I have clients who check the blog DAILY! It is a great way to post quick announcements about email being down, or cell phone outages etc. But even more than that it is an amazing marketing tool!!!!
So lets break down the way to use a blog:
Daily posts: This is the everyday stuff. You can post a picture from a session, an update on the business, a new product you are offering or even just something cool you found on you tube! One of my best blog traffic days came after I posted the “evolution of dance”!!
------If you would like to read the entire article, you must be a full member of www.ProPhotoLearningCenter.com and view the article here http://www.prophotolearningcenter.com/portal/modules.php?name=Content&file=viewarticle&id=27
Here is a sneak peak at the article or you can read the whole thing here if you are a member. http://www.prophotolearningcenter.com/portal/modules.php?name=Content&file=viewarticle&id=27
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So we have talked about all the ways to maintain constant contact with your clients! And as much as we would all like to be able to phone our clients with personal messages sometimes that is just not possible. And if you are like me- you hate the phone. It is also kind of impersonal to have someone else do it for you!So.... how do we get on that personal level with our clients without ever speaking to them???
BLOG BABY!
Currently... I have more hits to my blog than I do my website. And do I think that it is bringing me business? ABSOLUTELY! I have about one person per week who becomes a subscriber and I know that I have clients who check the blog DAILY! It is a great way to post quick announcements about email being down, or cell phone outages etc. But even more than that it is an amazing marketing tool!!!!
So lets break down the way to use a blog:
Daily posts: This is the everyday stuff. You can post a picture from a session, an update on the business, a new product you are offering or even just something cool you found on you tube! One of my best blog traffic days came after I posted the “evolution of dance”!!
------If you would like to read the entire article, you must be a full member of www.ProPhotoLearningCenter.com and view the article here http://www.prophotolearningcenter.com/portal/modules.php?name=Content&file=viewarticle&id=27
Sunday, January 28, 2007
Simply Canvas Workshop
Hey guys. I got an email yesterday as a customer of Simply Canvas. Apparently they are doing an online workshop, free, this Tuesday night. So I am copying the email I received below so you all can go sign up yourself for a free workshop!
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We are launching the first of many online seminars to help you learn all about canvas.
Please join us Tuesday night for our first Webinar. This online session will deal with prepping files for gallery-wrapped canvas and using our ordering system. We will be giving away free gift certificates to everyone that attends. Space is limited so sign up today.
Please join us Tuesday night for our first Webinar. This online session will deal with prepping files for gallery-wrapped canvas and using our ordering system. We will be giving away free gift certificates to everyone that attends. Space is limited so sign up today.
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Sandy Puc Workshops
I stumbled across this from another website link. Sandy Puc, one of my absolute favorite photographers, is now doing a ton of workshops and also has some great marketing DVDs and things that look VERY informational! Check out her website and let me know what you think by posting a comment below!
Check out her website today! http://www.expressionsphotos.com/pro/index.shtml
Check out Amber Schmidt
Our latest and greatest featured photographer! Amber Schmidt gave us an awesome interview about client relations and how to make them feel like family so they stay forever!Read Amber's interview today at http://www.prophotolearningcenter.com/portal/bb/view.php?pg=amberschmidt
Success Journals
I have to tell you guys about this brand new feature called Success Journals. These are journals for our members, to list their long term, medium term and short term goals. You can even now post your daily goals to track what you need to get done today! Login to your account and check out members Success Journals under "Resources" on the website. Make yours today!
New Member Referral Contest
Running Today Through February 14th!!!!
I will be tracking everyone's referrals. And make sure you give them the correct referral name to put in when they register.Remember a referral only counts if it is a new member and they register and pay for their annual membership. From
Today through February 14th if you get:
-5 Referrals, you win free registration to the online workshop Residential Studio Business Basics 101 ($99 value)
-10 Referrals, you win a $50 Gift Card to BHPhoto
-20 Referrals, you win an Apple iPod 2Gig MP3 Player! (valued at $150)
-30 Referrals, you win a Digital Photo Frame(valued at $289)
And YES these are stackable. So if you get 30, then you get ALL of the prizes.
The Digital Photo Frame is is awesome for displays!!!
And to make it even easier for you to get your fellow photographers to join new members will also get quite a deal on membership! When new members join, they will be joining for 2 years for the price of 1!!! So when they join and pay the 1 year registration for $99, they will actually receive 2 years of membership!
So get going!!!!! You have til February 15th to win these cool prizes!
Saturday, January 27, 2007
Donna Quarles Featured Photographer
 | Wowza wowza, check out Donna Quarles our featured photographer! Donna is a fantastic senior photographer and a friend of mine! Check out the entire article at http://www.prophotolearningcenter.com/portal/bb/view.php?pg=donnaquarles |
We love her work!
Welcome to ProPhotoLearningCenter's Daily Blog!
Welcome everyone!!!! I am so excited to launch this brand new blog for members and visitors for the ProPhotoLearning Center. If you haven't been to the website yet, take a walk on over to www.prophotolearningcenter.com
So what is the learning center all about? When it comes to the success of your business, education and reliable resources are what you must have in order to succeed. The ProPhotoLearningCenter is the perfect place for any photography based business to learn the business side of the industry.
The ProPhotoLearningCenter is a fee based membership and includes tons of valuable information to help you run a successful photographer business!
What will you find inside?
- Articles and tutorials telling you useful business tips such as telephone techniques, emotional sales tactics, marketing strategies, Photoshop instruction and more!
- A resource database full of marketing pieces, business procedures, policies, contracts, graphic design layouts and more! All for your downloading pleasure.
- A "Dear Abby" type question and answer question where you can ask any question at all and get a straight answer. You can also view past questions to see if it has already been answered.
- A HUGE Suppliers Directory listing all major industry suppliers from labs and album companies to studio equipment and mailing list companies. Professional reviews by members are also a part of this HUGE directory!
- Courses that you can take right online in the comfort of your own home from instructors who are successful in the photography industry. We offer several free courses throughout the year to members as well as paid courses for more intensive topics.
- A networking community of business people just like you, sharing and learning in a private comfortable environment.
- Scheduled chats covering various topics from Baby Portrait Programs and product development to business plans and sales strategies. Along with our scheduled chats, our chat rooms are available for open chat 24 hours a day.
- Table Talk is our brand newsletter covering a variety of topics including updates with the Learning Center, industry news, helpful business articles, tips, resources, featured photographers and so much more!
Membership is $99 and we would love to have you!!!
http://www.prophotolearningcenter.com/portal/bb/register.php
So what is the learning center all about? When it comes to the success of your business, education and reliable resources are what you must have in order to succeed. The ProPhotoLearningCenter is the perfect place for any photography based business to learn the business side of the industry.
The ProPhotoLearningCenter is a fee based membership and includes tons of valuable information to help you run a successful photographer business!
What will you find inside?
- Articles and tutorials telling you useful business tips such as telephone techniques, emotional sales tactics, marketing strategies, Photoshop instruction and more!
- A resource database full of marketing pieces, business procedures, policies, contracts, graphic design layouts and more! All for your downloading pleasure.
- A "Dear Abby" type question and answer question where you can ask any question at all and get a straight answer. You can also view past questions to see if it has already been answered.
- A HUGE Suppliers Directory listing all major industry suppliers from labs and album companies to studio equipment and mailing list companies. Professional reviews by members are also a part of this HUGE directory!
- Courses that you can take right online in the comfort of your own home from instructors who are successful in the photography industry. We offer several free courses throughout the year to members as well as paid courses for more intensive topics.
- A networking community of business people just like you, sharing and learning in a private comfortable environment.
- Scheduled chats covering various topics from Baby Portrait Programs and product development to business plans and sales strategies. Along with our scheduled chats, our chat rooms are available for open chat 24 hours a day.
- Table Talk is our brand newsletter covering a variety of topics including updates with the Learning Center, industry news, helpful business articles, tips, resources, featured photographers and so much more!
Membership is $99 and we would love to have you!!!
http://www.prophotolearningcenter.com/portal/bb/register.php
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