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Invest in Yourself….

There is a big sale going on right now.  It’s not shoes (sorry), but it’s far more valuable than any pair of shoes you will ever own.  It’s Sandy Puc’ 2012 seminars.  Today and until Feb. 1st you can sign on for her two upcoming seminars for half price.  You got it, mucho savings.  What will cost you $398 later (‘cuz I know you want to go) can now be purchased for only $199.00.

But wait, it gets even better.  No Ginsu steak knives, but Sandy is offering flex pay.  $50.00 down and three additional installments of $50.00.  It’s like layaway for your education.  So before you read any more click here and get started.  Don’t forget to use the code FIN2012.  I won’t get anything but an ego boost if you use my code – you will get great savings.

Seriously, you need this.  I’ve been in this business for many years and rarely have I ever been struck by a teacher like I have been by Sandy.  The information is real and it works.  No pie in the sky, look where I am and see how wonderful my images are.  These programs are about you and your business and what you can do to help it grow.  Part of it is learning to be a better photographer.  Part of it is learning to be a better promoter.  Part of it is becoming a better business owner.  Part of it is managing your work flow and your time.  And part of it is believing in yourself.  All of it, every little tip or great big idea is designed to help you move to another level.

If you are a new photographer – great.  You want to be a part of this business or you would not be reading this.  So sign on.  Jump in with both feet and come up swimming the English Channel (well, maybe not, but surely you can manage a few laps in the pool).  Stop, sign up now.

If you are a veteran photographer – great.  The day we think we know it all is the day we will get left behind in a business that is constantly changing.  I worked for Art Leather, a company that didn’t make the changes, didn’t go with the flow of the market, didn’t keep up with technology.  They are gone and Finao is thriving.  That should get you to stop now and sign up.

We have supported Sandy’s seminars since we first started in business because we believe there is no better value for your educational dollar.  She can make you laugh and cry, all the while making sure you leave with your head spinning, jam packed with useful information.  It truly is an investment in yourself, and a damn good one at that.  For very little money you get a whole lot of learning that will turn that small payment into big profits.  Then you can buy shoes!  See it all comes back to shoes doesn’t it?

Christine Perry-Burke

Christine Perry-Burke

Managing Partner and "queen" of Finao. I'm responsible for all the cool materials and products at Finao. A vegetarian and animal lover to my core, we run a dog friendly office. I believe Finao should be a good corporate citizen and tread lightly on our planet.

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Getting Photography Projects Funded

Have you ever wanted to travel through Africa and put together a book of emotionally moving images of the people and their culture?  Have you wanted to document how children are impacted by the current economic hardship and loss of their home to foreclosure and do a gallery show with large prints?  Have you ever wanted to tell a personal story of how corporal punishment in schools was a shock to you when your family moved to West Virginia from NYC and look how this form of discipline is still practiced today?   Well one aspiring filmmaker is doing just that.  Jared Abrams, who I met earlier this year when we sponsored the DSLR Sand Puc tour, is on a quest to get his documentary “The Board of Education Funded”.  What does Jared’s film project have to do with us still photographers?  Well Jared is using a great tool called Kickstarter. Kickstarter will allow all of us creatives to find funding for our personal projects.

I’m finally able to share this info with all of you thanks to Jared being very open about the entire process of pitching your project to Kickstarter, getting approval and moving forward with getting funding.  Basically Kickstarter allows you to pitch a project to them and if approved, you can use their site to market your job to investors.  The best part about Kickstarter is that anyone can back your project.   People can pledge as little or as much money as they want for your project.  Once your project is “fully funded” the backers have their credit cards charged and your project is funded.  There is no risk to the investors since they do not pay if your project doesn’t get enough support.   It’s a great process of using social media to fund your project from all over the world.   There are still and film projects on Kickstarter and it’s a great tool we can all use for those projects which are out of our personal funding budget.  The other great thing is that Kickstarter only selects projects it deems worthy and achievable by the artist, so if you do fund a project you have an added level of security to help ensure that it will actually be completed.

To see how Kickstarter works, check out Jared’s current project The Board of Education

To see a behind the scenes of the entire Kickstarter process, check out Jared’s blog, Wide Open Camera and do a search for “kickstarter”

The Kickstarter site is pretty cool and it’s even gotten me to fund a few projects in the last month or so including The Board of Education.  Kickstarter is really a great tool we as artists can all use to personally connect with people who love our work.

We all need to find a way to do projects for ourselves to renew our creative spirit and experiment with new techniques.  Good luck with your own personal project!

 

 

Harold Jankowiak

I'm a photographer and Finao's Public Relations Director with a love for great images both still and moving. Owning a full time photo studio, www.berkshire-studios.com, I love all types of photography and anything with amazing light. I've recently discovered a new love in DSLR filmmaking. Teaching is such a great way to share my gift and those of the talented people I've learned from over the years. I'm here to help, just ask!

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