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<p>Before you and your other shooter take an image you sync both cameras before starting . Basically you set the same time on each camera under the clock settings. Once you download the images you can then sort by capture time. Too easy. :)</p>

<p>All of of our weddings include a full set of files that are sized to 8x12 @ 300dpi. The price of the files is figured into our package and shows on are a la carte for $1499.00</p>

<p>If I shoot family or portrait sesions no files are included although they can buy complete file sets through our shopping cart below as well as individual files.<br>

www.markridoutphotography.com/RedCart/index.php?sid=60</p>

<p>Use www.photojunction.com ....and its FREE. Yes it works with Windows7</p>

<p>black dress pants, blk shoes, silk dress shirt (no tie). The day I wear a suit is the day I retire</p>

<p>Haven't used the SEO pack but would be also interested in what others do and use in regards to SEO</p>

<p>my blog www.ridoutphoto.com</p>

<p>Use My Publisher who now offer a lay flat version......probably the cheapest of the bunch and quite acceptable print quality in the large books</p>

<p>Your right Steve...go ahead and pick anything from the top shelf :)</p>

<p>If you asked the question 6 or 7 years ago the answer would be different. I'm with Robert in that digital is superior in so many more ways. As far as enlargements using digital ... I recently printed a pin sharp 18 foot long canvas http://www.ridoutphoto.com/?p=1193</p>

<p>I have never used the histogram....thought about it...looked at it.....but have never used it.....ever</p>

<p>2nd...single shot</p>

<p>Some great lenses you have....I'd like to second shoot with you :)</p>

<p>If your images are smaller then you can produce a smaller book. The program allows you to size the pages.</p>

<p>http://jalbum.net/skins/skin/PageFlip J Album is a free program that allows you to build gallerys etc. One of the free skins is pageflip. Works like a charm. Here is an example of a wedding that I used the program on. You can remove the grey ghosting in the centre and the page flip noise if you wish....best of all it's FREE...hope that helps</p>

<p>http://www.markridoutphotography.com/kurtisalbum/</p>

<p>First impression....looks too busy, stuff everywhere, too many buttons, colors, text. I started to feel extreme anxiety and needed to shut down the site. Use this advice "Less is More" Good luck</p>

<p>Klix Photo Recovery software or I use PhotoRescue , but whichever app you choose it's a great idea to have some photo recovery software on hand. File corruption (or more accurately card index corruption) can happen. You will be ok once you run the program.....breath </p>

<p>educate your clients, help them peel the onion without tears. Presets won't make any difference on what your client thinks of you. Who is slamming wedding photographers for using presets?....that's just a really odd statement.</p>

<p>I really like where this was going but with a few changes would have been even stronger. Here are a few of my suggestions.<br>

1/ The women should have her hand placed differently so that it would not appear she is holding a cloned out reign.<br>

2/ a tad more breathing room on the horses head to show it eating the grass. For me it's like cutting off a persons foot below the ankle.<br>

3/ I always (although sometimes i forget) to have the man kiss on the side away from the camera. Probably not doable in this case because of his cowboy hat. If he had is hat in his visible hand above his head (like a buckin bronco rider)would have allowed some light onto the girl and added some life to the final image...<br>

Other then that 3 cents I like the image.</p>

 

<p>As far as using a reflector (my favourite way to light) an assistant would be the best way to go. I have shot without an assistant while using a reflector. It can be tricky but can be done. Because of the size of the reflector I use it's quite easy to prop up against a bush or tree and walk away. I sometimes lean it against myself and shoot over it. I use the California SunBounce that measures about 4' x 6'</p>

<p>Hey Brian,<br>

I had a general overall look at your engagement session. Here are some pointers on what stood out for me.<br>

1/ The majority of the images are taken 3/4. You need to move back and give the viewer some space...tell a story. The couple don't always need to fill the frame. Move around....move back.....</p>

<p>2/ Book your engagement session earlier or later in the day and get out of that horrid sun. Later when you have a better understanding of light then use the sun to your advantage. To many images are hot from the sun directly at the subject or crossing on a 45. In a number of the images the sun has blown out any detail ie: 18of65<br>

3/ I would do a better job of culling the images. Too many images are similar. ie: 50, 51 and 52 You need more variety and less of the same pose<br>

4/ there are a few images with direct flash that are leaving the dreaded flash shadow. Leave the flash in your camera bag and buy yourself a reflector.<br>

5/ I'm not a big fan of the "nostril" shot. Shooting up at a couple into the nose makes me sneeze 61of65<br>

So in closing....get out of the sun(that might explain the sweating)....look for open shade or buildings that give off a glow....give us better variety. Not a great set of images, but for a first go I'll give you a 5 out of 10 ( I'm a hard old bas%$d that doesn't give 10's easily) You didn't fail so that's a good thing :)</p>

<p>I use the double black rapid strap - best investment I made in 2009 for my back. I use it all the time</p>

<p>Hi Missy,<br>

your best bet for the least mount of cash outlay would be design outpost. There are many very good examples of photography logos from other clients that have used the site. Search the logo section and you can see how it works. basically you offer the forum designer a set fee to design your logo. After filling out the questionnaire and paying your fee the fun begins. I speak from experience.....I used them ;)<br>

http://www.designoutpost.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=9</p>

<p>stoned?....gang signs?....whatever?....break out the spray paint baby and start taggin' the place! Get in the zone man....feel the love and start rockin' with them. How come I don't get clients like that.</p>

<p>Wee-Ming......Start right here :)

<p>I offer a gift registry through my online store using RedCart. Once the client selects the amount and pays with Visa, Mastercard or PayPal the system will look after the balance and the client receives a certificate/card to give to the bride and groom. Although the program does cost... I have more then made up for it in total sales.</p>

<p>Here is a link to the product. If you feel like trying it out go ahead and use Visa or Mastercard :)<br>

http://markridoutphotography.com/RedCart/index.php?sid=39</p>

 

<p>I would in the future do what I do. Take moms camera and smash it on the ground. Just kidding :) I will always take a picture if Mom or Grandma or Dad has a camera and want ones. I can guarantee that i will gain more referral work from taking the image then you will by not obliging regardless if Mom orders an 8x10 or not. Referral business for me is paramount and by pissing off the parents doesn't help your case. Secondly their camera is 8 mega pixels and mine 21.....just my 2 cents<br>