Jenifer Selwa Photography

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Does anyone know if I can add an invisible stat counter to my PN

home page to track how many hits it receives? I tried adding a file

in the HTML section under users and it didn't seem to work. Thanks!

Wow. That's pretty cool. The only question is, since I haven't experimented with it, is would the 10D be capable of such smoothness? Has anyone tried?

Has anyone else seen or ordered the new custom proof albums that

Mpix is now offering? They are $1.60 per page of 8x10 on the E-

surface paper. Just curious how they turned out. Seems like a good

way to go for family and senior photo sessions...

Todd, would you mind pointing me to some tips on how you used curves to adjust your giraffe image? I sure would appreciate it. Thanks!!

Anywhere around the Great Lakes!

Tap Loomis is what I use. They are professional and inexpensive. I think their Big Bargin Proof Book, which holds 206 images and has a choice of covers, is around $30 wholesale. Check out their website:

http://www.tap-usa.com/

Scott, I live in Newaygo, but I am from Kalamamazoo. All of my bookings are from the Kzoo or Ann Arbor area (we lived there for three years). I made no commitments for this year due to an upcoming second baby (less than two weeks now!) but if I snag anything last minute I will be sure to give you a call.

Wal-mart!

Stacy, I shot my first all-digital wedding last December (been shooting film or a combo digi/film before this) - I ended up taking 650+ images. I printed about 275-300 for their album, and then burned the rest to low-res files with my watermark across them (600x400 dpi) to pass out to family and for the B&G. They ended up ordering several reprints off the CD, which I was really surprised about!<div></div>

Hi Jon, and welcome to PN! The archived threads are chock full with information by category and will keep you busy for hours. I am also a Michigan photographer and find it depends on where you live and how much experience you have in regards to how much to charge. I'm originally from Kalamazoo but now live in rural Newaygo County, north of Grand Rapids. I'm more than happy to answer any questions I can. Great group of people and mentors here in this forum.<div></div>

Wow-ee. Soap opera of photo.net! In all my thirteen years of shooting, I've been fortunate never to have had a bad client. I wait with abated breath on how this ends up. What a story!

I second State Farm. My DRebel and lens went swimming by accident last fall and I had a check in my hands three days later for current market value (which was about $50 less than I paid) and was able to upgrade to the 10D and L lenses. No deductible and I sold the damaged body on eB*y for parts for another $200.

A very good friend of mine designs websites for a living and is competitively priced - based in Southern CA. If you like, email me privately and I can put you in touch with his website and contact info.

One more thing to add to the mix - if you are near a pro photo lab, see if you can get your hands on some Fuji NPH 400 speed film. It's professional film and has wonderful tonality. If they have a bit extra to work with for film and processing cost, try to have it developed at a professional lab as well. You'll be amazed at the difference. Just don't use Kodak Max 400...YUCK!

1935 Zeiss Ikonta A with the Tessar. Absolutely incredible folder. Picked it up on eB*y for $35 in original condition. The image below was shot on Astia. I also own a 1920-ish pre-merger Ica Dresden 6x9 plate camera with a Rolfix roll film back that I haven't tested yet.

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I've also signed a release at my local Wal-Mart and now all the staff knows me, so I don't have any more hassles there.

Micah, thank you!! I'm most curious about the folder - as that is where my true love with the classics is. :) Are Baby Brownies or Hawkeye's decent, or worth much?

There is an Estate Sale going on tomorrow about an hour from my home

and these cameras are pictured as for sale. I see a Kodak Duoflex

but am having a harder time identifying the remaining cameras here.

Can anyone tell me if they recognize any of these and if it would be

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Keep in mind that a polarizer is going to slow you down two stops and with Velvia 50, if you want to close your lens down for depth of field, it's going to be tough to get a shot without some sacrifice of sharpness. You might want to look into taking some of the new Velvia 100F. Also, if you are taking shots from the ship, you are going to have some movement on the ship to contend with and may want that extra stop of film speed.

Look up Vincent Tylor and drop him a line. He used to live in that area and could help you immensely, I'm sure.

I used to do the same exact setup you are now currently. While thankfuly I have never been stiffed, I once charged only $300 for a full wedding for a friend of the family and it took them six weeks to get with me for the rest of their payment after the wedding. That instance changed my policy to what I currently have in place, which is a 50% deposit at time of booking (mine is refundable up to 60 days prior, but that will probably change, too), and the remaining balance one week before the wedding. Since changing to that policy 8 years ago, I have only had one person ask me to pay their remaining balance after the wedding, and I had it in writing. You need to be able to cover your time and expenses for photography, so don't short-change yourself.

Hi Jeff, I'd have to third the UP suggestion along with Northern Lower Michigan. I'm a born and raised Michigander and would be happy to answer any questions you might have. All of the above suggestions are wonderful. I would like to add the addition of the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore in Northern Wisconsin as well. I have several examples from all over Michigan in my photo.net portfolio; feel free to browse through. You won't regret a trip to our lovely UP!

Thank you to everyone for the wonderful suggestions. My other half doesn't want a bunch of nail holes in the wall, but if properly placed and with his assistance, two nails for each frame should be fine. I sure appreciate the input!

Some time back, QVC used to offer a "frame hanging kit" that allowed

you to hang your framed images straight on the wall and keep them

that way. Does anyone know where I might find such a kit? We are

building a new house and I'm very tired of the "single nail and

crooked frames" syndrome. Thanks for any assistance!