PROJECT 52 RETURNS: ENROLLMENT BEGINS JUNE 1, 2024
Let's do something extraordinary
After a hiatus of over a year, I am rebooting Project 52 to help photographers build a stronger business, and face the next set of challenges that await us all. New assignments, new techniques, new strategies, and a new approach to portfolio building. This is an extraordinary opportunity to get your business moviing.
THESE PDF COPIES ARE FREE COURTESY LIGHTING ESSENTIALS AND THE TALENTED PHOTOGRAPHERS FEATURED INSIDE.
TABLETOP MAGIC ASSIGNMENT FIVE
A local restaurant has decided to run a special on chocolate on their menu for the next month. They need something that says, no – SCREAMS Chocolate!!! People or still life or cute little furry animals or fish… … well… probably not fish… but you get the idea. The...
The Holiday Flash Assignment for All Members
A CHRISTMAS or HOLIDAY STILL LIFE It's time to make a photograph to remember this 2022 holiday. And whether need one or not, this image should be something you can use next year for a Christmas card or promotion. This can be food-related, ornament-related,...
WHAT MAKES THIS PHOTO GREAT #34: DUANE MICHALS
On artnet... and yes, he shoots color. http://www.artnet.com/artists/duane-m... On Lensculture https://www.lensculture.com/articles/... Illusions of the Photographer: Duane Michals at the Morgan https://www.themorgan.org/exhibitions... Artsy...
STUDIO SURFACE OPTIONS FOR PRODUCT PHOTOGRAPHY
Image from Bessie Bakes Backdrops. Website here. Really great stuff.
52: A PHOTOGRAPHIC JOURNAL III
52: A PHOTOGRAPHIC JOURNAL: EDITON THREE This is Project 52’s Photography magazine. We try to do them at least two or three times a year. They are free. Please feel free to share the publication with anyone you think may enjoy the work. ISSUE THREE FINAL VERSION – PDF...
ANNUAL BLACK FRIDAY NON-SALE CLASSES (REPLAY VIDEOS)
FOURTH ANNUAL 'WE AIN'T SELLING NOTHING' BLACK FRIDAY EVENT In the US, the Friday after Thanksgiving is called "Black Friday". It is an expression of accounting... being in the black. This is good (profit) rather than being in the red (deficit). The retailers look to...
24 FRAMES IN NOVEMBER
ANNOUNCING: 24 FRAMES IN NOVEMBER Our annual tip of the hat to Analog is underway next week.We will have some judges.Prizes WILL be awarded. SUBMIT IMAGES. CLOSES ON DECEMBER 1, 2020. No earlier than November 25, please. Please attach one single image and the contact...
NEW: FREE FOOD PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP
October 3, 2020 A FREE WORKSHOP FOR ANYONE INTERESTED IN FOOD PHOTOGRAPHY At the beginning of the COVID 19 Lockdown, we did a free 8 Week Tabletop class. We expected the lockdown to be over before we finished it... but as you know, we did it, then did it AGAIN......
TOP TEN IMAGES FROM THE FREE TABLETOP WORKSHOP REVIEW TWO
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JRL_kJ__nF0&t=1sREALLY GREAT WORK from our second assignment (2) free Tabletop Workshop for those who are not able to get out and do things. And for those of you who are, but just want to up your skills. For information on the...
TOP TEN IMAGES FROM THE FREE TABLETOP WORKSHOP REVIEW ONE
https://youtu.be/KPjHT69K9N0 TOP TEN IMAGES FROM THE FREE TABLETOP WORKSHOP: REVIEW ONE Some truly terrific imagery the first week out in our second free Tabletop Workshop for those who are not able to get out and do things. And for those of you who are, but just want...
Keeping Focus and Moving Toward a Post-COVID19 World with Don Giannatti (REPLAY AVAILABLE)
Keeping Focus and Moving Toward a Post-COVID19 World with Don Giannatti I am honored to be speaking to the membership of ASMP about my ideas on moving forward away from this “lockdown”. My focus is on what has remained and what has changed and utilizing our vision to...
52: A PHOTOGRAPHY JOURNAL: ISSUE TWO
52: A PHOTOGRAPHY JOURNAL: ISSUE TWO This is the second issue of what I hope to be a continuous publication of photography curated from the members of Project 52 Pro. Our membership includes photographers from all over the world, and they are creating some amazing...
52: A PHOTOGRAPHY JOURNAL: ISSUE ONE
52: A PHOTOGRAPHY JOURNAL This is the first issue of what I hope to be a continuous publication of photography curated from the members of Project 52 Pro. We have photographers all over the world, and they are creating some amazing work. This issue features the work...
25 DAILY IDEAS TO HELP RECOVER YOUR CREATIVITY (21-25)
WEEK ONEIDEAS 1 - 5WEEK TWOIDEAS 6 - 10WEEK THREEIDEAS 11 - 15WEEK FOURIDEAS 16 - 20WEEK FIVEIDEAS 20 - 25 TWENTY ONE: SHOOT IN BLACK AND WHITE FOR BLACK AND WHITE IMAGES And do this for an extended time. For instance you are taking a long weekend or week long road...
25 DAILY IDEAS TO HELP RECOVER YOUR CREATIVITY (16-20)
WEEK ONEIDEAS 1 - 5WEEK TWOIDEAS 6 - 10WEEK THREEIDEAS 11 - 15WEEK FOURIDEAS 16 - 20WEEK FIVEIDEAS 20 - 25 SIXTEEN: ILLUSTRATE A SHORT STORY Find a short story in need of a book cover and then do it. It can be something for kids, or young adults. Perhaps something...
MORE IDEAS ON BUSINESS, CREATIVITY, AND THE ART OF PHOTOGRAPHY (11-15)
WEEK ONEIDEAS 1 - 5WEEK TWOIDEAS 6 - 10WEEK THREEIDEAS 11 - 15WEEK FOURIDEAS 16 - 20WEEK FIVEIDEAS 20 - 25 ELEVEN: DIRECT LATE DAY LIGHT Fall in love with late afternoon, direct sun all over again. When we start shooting the late day light is one of our favorites - no...
25 DAILY IDEAS TO HELP RECOVER YOUR CREATIVITY (6-10)
WEEK ONEIDEAS 1 - 5WEEK TWOIDEAS 6 - 10WEEK THREEIDEAS 11 - 15WEEK FOURIDEAS 16 - 20WEEK FIVEIDEAS 20 - 25SIX: RESTRICT YOURSELF TO ONE LENS - AN EXTREME ONE I have fallen in love with my 50mm over the last decade. Before that I rarely took it out of the bag. I was...
25 DAILY IDEAS TO HELP RECOVER YOUR CREATIVITY
WEEK ONEIDEAS 1 - 5WEEK TWOIDEAS 6 - 10WEEK THREEIDEAS 11 - 15WEEK FOURIDEAS 16 - 20WEEK FIVEIDEAS 21 - 25 We are going to try an experiment on Lighting Essentials. We are going to discuss images, art, ideas, and techniques for the next 25 days. Every weekday between...
THIRD ANNUAL FREE BLACK FRIDAY EVENT
THIRD ANNUAL BLACK FRIDAY FREE CLASSESWERE LAST WEEK. VIDEOS ARE HERE. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EbXXCzZZAuE&t=11s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k-JMiHpmACQ&t=5s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vrYZFaPNYiM&t=4s...
UNDERSTANDING THE HIERARCHY OF IMPACT FOR IMAGES, PRESENTATION, AND PROMOTION
UNDERSTANDING THE HIERARCHY OF IMPACT FOR IMAGES, PRESENTATION, AND PROMOTION Did you ever purchase an iPod, or iPhone?Have you ever gotten business or postcards from Moo?How about a Razor from Harry's? If you have, you understand the power of an excellent...
SKIPPING THE LINE TO A CAREER IN PHOTOGRAPHY
SKIPPING THE LINE!PROJECT 52 CAN HELP JUMPSTART YOUR PHOTOGRAPHY CAREERWe hear all the time about how it is wrong to skip the line, that you have to 'pay your dues' and struggle mightily to get started in an art career.And some of that is true.It isn't an...
A STUDY IN MINIATURE (2019 SUMMER SCHOOL)
HOW I MAKE THE MINI ME IMAGES BY TAMMY BOGESTRAND The start is usually simply an image or idea that forms in my twisted brain. I should really sketch my ideas, but I never do. I do these totally alone and I don’t have a green screen. Shooting in full sun is never...
TEN SUPER-GOOD PHOTOSHOP, LIGHTROOM, AND NIK TUTORIALS
LEARN TO USE THIS AMAZING SOFTWARE: 10 GREAT VIDEOS: PHOTOSHOP: 4 HOURS: LOTS OF INFO FOR BEGINNER/INTERMEDIATE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b-0HekkbdJM WHAT IS NEW IN CC 2019 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=27RMFuzRvlA ADOBE TRAINING...
Shooting Flying Food (2019 SUMMER SCHOOL)
GET THE PDF OF VIRGINIA'S TUTORIAL HERE.Flying Food BTS (PDF)
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