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Procrastination is a success killer! If you procrastinate your work your procrastinate your overall progress. Growth is driven by forward momentum.

Listen to today's episode and learn three tips that will help you from procrastinating in your work. This is great for those of you who are already making your business out of photography and this is especially awesome for those who are gearing up to start their photo business.

Take control of your day to day by applying these small but effective changes and watch the momentum build. You are on your way to bigger and better things Photo World keep it up!

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063 Fundamental Friday - ISO

Today’s featured guest is Jacquelynn Buck.

Jacquelynn is a full time portrait and wedding photographer based in Tucson AZ. She has been building her boutique studio over the past 9 years. Jacquelynn was a speaker at the 2015 WPPI Photography Expo for her 5 consecutive visit.

The quote Jacquelynn shared was great and so inspiring! "What would you attempt to do if you knew you could not fail?" -Robert H. Schuller. Hear how Jacquelynn lives by this quote and how it brought her to her "I Made it Moment".

Keynote Speech for College of DuPage.

I was asked to speak at the 1st annual College of DuPage Exposed Photography Showcase. It was an honor to speak for a little over 400 photography driven individuals. I tell a bit about my journey and segue to becoming an instructor and podcaster. Not before I play with the question “Can I make it as a photographer?”.

I pulled out 3 minutes from an otherwise long speech. I think you can hear some excitement mixed with nerves as I share with the large group. Although it was a great practice to be inform of so many people. I would love to speak on a few different topics that I have been developing. A goal would be an hour talk for WPPI. I want to burst out now with the topics but I think I’ll save them for a while or at least till WPPI invites me. :)

Enjoy today’s Monday Message and tune in to Wednesday’s episode where I interview a photographer and WPPI speaker Jacquelynn Buck.

Stay Cool and Happy Shooting!

Rob

Aperture!

Hey Photo World here we are on another Fundamental Friday’s episode and I am so excited to bring us back to the basics of Aperture. Many of you already know that aperture plays a big part in depth of field and I am only going to scratch the surface on that piece to the aperture puzzle. Today I am really dialing back and walking us through the basics of aperture. Simply put it is the opening in the lens. Furthermore it is adjustable by you the photographer. There are many cameras out there where you would have a fixed aperture however I am speaking to those of you who are DSLR, hybrid, or mirrorless shooters. Basically those who have the full manual options to make exposure changes. Your aperture is the opening in the lens and the part that allows for that to be adjustable are a set of blades coming together making a larger or smaller hole. The numeric value assigned to each step or Stop are referred to as the F number or F stops.

Example of full stops:

F1.4, f2, f2.8, f4, f5.6, f8, f11, f16, f22, f32, f45, f64

F number… Aperture… blades… the hole in a lens…

What does all this mean?

Well, what aperture is designed for is – regulating how much light passes through the lens and therefore how much or how little of the scene is being projected onto the film or digital sensor. The F number tells us a few things:

1) the smaller the F number (like: f2.8) the bigger the opening in the lens and therefore more light passing through.

2) the larger the F number (like: f22) the smaller the opening in the lens and therefore less light passing through.

3) Aperture effects the Depth of Field – small aperture (large F number) the longer the DOF/large aperture (small F number) the shorter the DOF.

Again and just like Shutter Speed this is one third of the exposure triangle. (the 3 main setting that determine our exposure for an image)

Shutter – how long the picture is taken

Aperture – how much light is passing through the lens

and

ISO - … tune in next week (episode 63) to find out how this triangle is completed!

I also discuss how Aperture effects Depth of Field however I have that topic set aside for a future  Fundamental Friday’s episode.

Hey Photo World pros! Comment down below to help out the newer photographers joining the Photo World!

Stay Cool and Happy Shooting!

Rob

Today’s featured guest is Sarah Claxton.

Sarah is a Photography Agent with her company: Claxton Represents. She is based out of Philadelphia Pennsylvania and represents commercial photographers and their work. After graduating from Brooks Institute she worked in many facets of the photography industry Sarah has found a passion in working with other photographers in helping them achieve their vision. 

I am currently on vacation in Wisconsin Dells.

Something I do one every year to get away from all the work day to day. To celebrate for the little victories I have. Just like you do. I feel we need to take the time and spend the money to reward our driven motivation to succeed in our businesses. It helps continue the path to the big wins where we see the most change and ultimately growth in our businesses.

We'll I need to get back to my trip so enjoy this little Monday Message and great reminder to relax from time to time.

Thanks for stopping by and Happy Shooting!

-Rob

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Today on the Take & Talk Pics Fundamental Friday's, I am really dialing back down to the basics.

I walk you through the basics of Shutter Speed.

Each week on Friday I will be adding new elements to the basics and tying everything together as we go.

Pros I would love for you top contribute to the conversation and share your knowledge with those starting out.

Follow along with the slides on the show notes page on Take & Talk Pics .com

I was having complications so the video will be ready next week. Sorry about that.

Today’s featured guest is Andre LaCour.

Andre is a Chicago based wedding and portrait photographer. His award winning work has been published in many magazines such as: Chicago Style Weddings, Wedding Guide Chicago, Chicago Social Brides, and Range Finder. As a member of PPA Andre has certificates as a Craftsman and Master Photographer.

Andre LaCour, Master Photographer, CR, is an award-winning photographer with more than 25 years of experience capturing relationships and important moments in the lives of his clients. Andre’s sophisticated and distinctive approach is grounded in the principles of art, and combines the best of photojournalism, classic and fine art styles. One of Chicago’s most established and reputable wedding photographers, Andre will photograph his one thousandth wedding in the summer of 2010. His portfolio of work includes all aspects of wedding, portrait and fashion photography.

Andre’s passion for photography was ignited early on by an educator who eventually became an employer and mentor. He honed his skills by apprenticing at a number of top Chicago studios, and gained experience in both wedding and commercial photography. Andre strongly believes in the importance of ongoing education and development, and continually invests in opportunities that keep him on the forefront of the latest technology and post-production techniques.

Andre holds Craftsman and Masters degrees from the Professional Photographers of America (PPA), and is a two-time Kodak Gallery award winner and a recipient of the Fuji Masterpiece award. Andre is a sought after speaker at professional and industry engagements, and has presented at numerous events throughout the country. He has also shared his expertise and passion for photography by training hundreds of professional photographers over the last decade. Andre LaCour Photography has been featured in wedding and photography industry publications, including ChicagoStyle Weddings, Wedding Guide Chicago, Chicago Social Brides and RangeFindermagazines. Andre’s wedding photography has taken him to destinations across the country and abroad, as well as many of Chicago’s major landmark locations, museums, hotels and other unique reception venues.