Archive for June, 2010
2010 Top Pro Tour hosted by Westcott
Posted by Amber McCoy in Westcott Update, Workshops on June 29th, 2010
THE TOUR IS FINALIZED!!!
During the tour, we will be featuring the “Best-of-the-Best” in the photography industry as well as have a Westcott Representative at each stop to present and answer any technical questions you may have. We also will be teaching everything from Constant Lighting to Green Screen Photography with the addition of providing information on how you can better your business and utilize all this free social media out on the web.
We are very pleased to announce some details of our fall Top Pro Tour!! Below is a list of the dates, locations and speakers for each stop.
NEW #Tog Tuesday!
Posted by Amber McCoy in educational on June 29th, 2010
Westcott has decided to implement a new, little thing we call ‘#Tog Tuesday’. What is a ‘#Tog’? Well, in Social Media a ‘#Tog’ is defined as an abbreviated term for ‘photographer’ or ‘photog’. Because of the Social Media Network Twitter allowing for only 140 characters in each message, we must shorten everything because every character counts!
Now, what is a ‘#Tog Tuesday’? This is all about highlighting photography. Whether it be images, tips, tours, videos, new upcoming photographers – anything! This is all about what is going on in the world of photography and how Westcott can provide the information to you!
What to expect?
Expect everything photography! On Tuesdays we will launch out a new #Tog Tuesday topic – this could be anything from a simple term with a setup, or a short bio on a new upcoming photographer with a link to their page. Something simple – something short.
We want your feedback!
Please feel free to leave us feedback, comments, or suggestions of something you would like us to focus on or if you have any recommendations on topics, please let us know!
Rick Hughes: Studio Lighting & Your Budget
Posted by Amber McCoy in Product Reviews, Strobelite, Testimonial on June 16th, 2010
Article written by Rick Hughes on FusionExtreme.com on June 16, 2010
Westcott Strobelite PLUS
I have been a professional photographer for 22 years and one thing that I learned many years ago is to not be cheap when it comes to lenses. Go ahead and pay more, it’s worth it. Camera bodies are usually a little more flexible. A good quality DSLR can be found in the mid-range area. Lighting is something entirely different.
I have had the opportunity to work with top of the line lighting and also with lighting that is much (MUCH) less costly. What I have found is that price has little effect on your final image.
Pretend for a moment that you mortgage the house and shell out for some really expensive German gear. It recycles a little faster and the consistency is a (very) little better from one flash to another. You can drive a truck over the equipment and it will still work.
Save BIG with Westcott!
Posted by Amber McCoy in Promotions on June 14th, 2010
USE PROMO CODE: WESTCOTT when ordering and save $110!
Bonus Content Announced For PhotoVision Issue 81 – 4 Hours Total !
PhotoVision is doubling up on the educational segments contained on the next issue with 10 segments and 9 photographers being featured.
If you would like to preview 10 minutes of actual content from these and the other segments on PhotoVision Issue 81, go to www.photovision2010.com/nextissue
As a sponsor, Westcott is pleased to offer our valued customers PhotoVision 2010 at the special price of $39 – a $110 savings off the full price of $149. Receive 14 hours of educational content on 6 DVDs, one mailed every other month for one low price. Simply enter the promo code: WESTCOTT when you register.
Fotolia: Workshop feat. Westcott Products
Posted by Amber McCoy in Workshops on June 14th, 2010
Highlights provided by Martin Luc Ruge of Fotolia Germany
On Saturday we had the workshop and were really lucky with the weather. The days before and after it was raining nonstop – on Saturday it was fantastic! More than 30 participants and 20 models where on the location and shooting on 6 sets the whole day. Your equipment was very useful, especially the Reflectors, Scrim Jim and backgrounds where in use nonstop.
Tim Fillpot: A Testimonial
Posted by Amber McCoy in Photo Basics, Testimonial on June 4th, 2010
Photo by: Timothy Fillpot
Tim Fillpot of Fillpot Photography
Photo Basics: uLite 2-Light Kit
A Testimonial
My name is Tim Fillpot and I own and operate Fillpot Photography in Santa Maria, California. I have specialized in many types of photography, including wedding, families, babies, professional head shots, and commercial photography, for over 9 years. What began in 2001 in California’s Central Valley has grown into a wonderful business that has given me and my wife, Lillian, many fantastic opportunities to photograph and connect with so many wonderful people.
I have also been involved in selling merchandise on eBay since 2004. For the most part I’ve used window light to photograph my products; however, recently I decided I wanted something better, something more professional. I knew that to be a successful eBay seller, and to get top dollar for my merchandise, I needed to provide potential buyers with attractive, well-lit photographs.
B&H, Canon & Westcott host Rick Sammon NYC Event in Central Park
Posted by Amber McCoy in Halo and Apollo, Reflectors, Speedlites, Umbrellas, softbox on June 2nd, 2010
Rick Sammon
B&H, Canon and Westcott teamed up for an amazing event featuring Rick Sammon, prolific author and world renown photographer.
There was a crowd of over 80 people packed into B&H’s Event Space, for a two hour lecture. Starting the day was Rick Berk, Canon Camera Product Educator, who went over the intricacies of Canon portable electronic flashes and all the various technical knowledge that is critical for successful flash and, especially, wireless flash photography.
Westcott's David Piazza
Following the insightful Canon presentation, Westcott’s Dave Piazza took the stage and went over the theory behind and the practical use of various light modifiers, including collapsible reflectors, umbrellas, and softboxes including Westcott’s unique umbrella frame based Apollo soft boxes that are perfect for wireless portable flash operation.
Westcott Pro Workshop: Michael Thompson & Erik Valind
Posted by Amber McCoy in Halo and Apollo, Workshops on June 1st, 2010
Recently, Westcott introduced new Westcott Top Pros. Within that distinguished list, we included Michael Thompson and Erik Valind. Since then, these two photographers have been hard at work and have decided to put on a workshop in the Tampa, FL area. Below is the information on the workshop:
Westcott Top Pros Workshop: Help You Maximize Your Speedlight’s Potential
Let’s go beyond just getting your flash off camera and focus more on what it’s really capable of!
The Goal: Move you forward as a photographer.
Scott Kelby’s Third Annual Worldwide Photo Walk
Posted by Amber McCoy in Workshops on June 1st, 2010
Today’s the official launch, and the date announcement for Scott Kelby’s 3rd Annual Worldwide Photo Walk™ to celebrate the upcoming release of my “Lightroom 3 Book for Digital Photographers” and my “Photoshop CS5 Book for Digital Photographers” and you’re invited to be a part of this amazing global, social photography event.
Click here for more information.
