Showing posts with label learning environment for photographers. Show all posts
Showing posts with label learning environment for photographers. Show all posts

Sunday, 27 January 2013

A new venue to learn more photography skills...

"The Lounge" was started to give all levels of photographers the opportunity to take a more in-depth look into different genre's of photography with other like minded people that share the passion of photography. We do this in a relaxed group setting twice a month from September to April.
 
We also will have other events like sponsored photo outings as we get them created... these photowalks will be topic specific and will be lead by PRO photographers that specialize in specific photography styles.
 
Why would you want to become a member of "The Lounge"? Where else can you meet people who enjoy creating photographs just like you, experienced and amateur photographers sharing their shooting methods, discussing possible travel locations, talk apertures, f-stops and Photoshop, the opportunity to look at and try the latest photogrpahic gear, get wholesale pricing on photographic workshops ... plus PRO's giving you their inside tips - and all in one place?
 
People often ask us if we are a "photo club"... my answer is, "No, a photo club is probably run by amateur photographers that are enthusiastic about photography just like you. 'The Lounge' is owned by a professional photographer that has had the pleasure of mentoring under some of the worlds most successful photographers. As a result of that real world experience I have taken that learning and have now passed it on to our instructors. All our instructors can now take pride at being better teachers having learned the teaching skills that are imperative to making our instruction a successul learning environment. We believe we offer more insightful presentations and valuable information that you will not receive elsewhere."
 
Our members also receive access to the latest photography gear through our sponsorships and relationships. This gear is brought to our meetings for you to look at and see first hand on how it operates in the real world... from professional studio lighting set ups, to the latest super telephoto lens and new products that hit the shelves. At the Lounge you will have opportunities to see this gear, opportunities that you will not get at your local photography club.
 
The Photographer's Lounge also has far reaching relationships with professional photographers from Canada, America and Europe. When possible, we bring you these photographers that work with the Photographer's Lounge when they visit Ontario. As a benefit of membership we offer our members the opportunity to talk one-on-one with these world class PRO's without an extra fee as you would have to pay elsewhere.
 
We also introduce you to the latest photographic news and information as it is announced... no need to scour the web anymore, we sent it right to your inbox as we get the press releases. We cover topics from photography gear, composition, editing tips, photographic destinations, printing and the latest news from the industry. Members can also access this .online in our "Members Learning Center". Here they can look at their leisure for tips, tutorials, shooting locations, video tutorials and different gear suggested for each type of photography genre.
 
As a member of "The Lounge" you also will receive the opportunity to attend our workshops with our International Teachers at a more attractive price than you would have to pay if you were not a member.
 
Member's also receive discounts on products. Our partners and sponsors have authorized us to extend to you affiliate discounts on their various products. Your membership investment could easily be erased with the deep discounts you will receive on software and photographic gear through "The Lounge".

These benefits begin from the moment you register and are active till the end of our meeting season in which you registered. For example, any member registering in February of 2013 will have an active membership until April 30, 2014. You will be required to renew your membership after April 30, 2014 in order to activate your membership for the following year.

To see how we structure our meetings please see the "Meeting Page"

To see our calendar please have a look here.

To register and become a member please visit our "Membership Page"

Tuesday, 1 January 2013

2013 - The Year of Photography Learning at the Photographer's Lounge

Happy New Year Everyone!
 

Well, we are all another year older, hopefully another year wiser... and I am sure we all look forward to another exciting year . BUT, "What will 2013 bring us?"
 
I hope it brings you prosperity, new camera gear, going beyond your personal photographic expectations and be full adventures beyond your dreams. :-)

I am going to try and do my best to help you with each of those... and here's how...

We are going to change things up on the BLOG this year by offering more insightful posts. We will be taking you inside the mind of the PRO's and theme different days of the week so you know what's coming.

My "Photography Company", the Photographer's Lounge is currently developing new training programs to help both local and international amateur and professional photographers learn the different skills they need to become more successful. As these programs are announced, press releases and posts on my blog will go live.

Guest Bloggers - I am inviting other Professional Photographers and Amateur Photographers the opportunity to "Guest Blog" on my site so that you will now get different points of view and people that have different experience than I do.

One of the things I have always worked hard at doing for the many students and friends in photography is bring information on gear to them. Having secured a few partnerships late in 2012 that enforce that commitment; I will continue to work with photography companies to continue to bring you more information and product to help you grow as a photographer.

BLOG POSTING SCHEDULE

Monday Insights... Monday's will be the day that we look at a photo and we will ask the PRO photographer why they took that photo... the time of day, the reason they took it, and for those willing to share... the camera settings...

Tuesday Tips... Tuesday will be a day when I will be posting tips and tutorials to help you take better photos and become more proficient in the digital Darkroom.

Wednesday Product Spotlight... Wednesday's will now be the day I bring to you a different product. We will show photos, write about the product benefits post places where you can order them online.

Business Thursdays... As photographers we should already have the photographic skills... but where many photographers fall short is the business side of photography... from networking, to social media, accounting, sales, etc... if you do not master these things, your business will fail.  

Shooting Idea Fridays... Friday is for weekend shooting ideas... I will do my best to come up with a suggestion to get out and try on the weekend... and we would like to see them... post links to your photos in the comment field of Fridays posts if you want.

Weekends on the blog... Weekends are normal days on my blog... On Saturday or Sunday I will post about any photographic topic, new workshop, learning opportunity...

Thanks for reading my blog in 2012. I hope you get more out of it in 2013.

Kev