NOBS MEMBERS RULED PPOC!

It should surprise no one that several NoBS members were honored for their work at the recent PPOC print competition. If you won and you don't see yourself mentioned here, shame on you for not letting us know!

Here it is in no particular order of importance:

• Warne Noyce - Best Wedding Portrait
• Joe Paulo - Nominated for Photographic Artist of the Year
• Julie Robichaud-Martin - Nominated for Portrait Artist of the Year
• Craig Minielly - Nominated for Commercial Artist of the Year
• Alison, Craig, Warne, Julie, and James all received images in the Traveling Loan Collection.
• Alison Berk received her CPA and MPA.
• Wendy Webb had four images accepted.
• Michael Blinn received his Accreditation in Wedding Environmental and Children Portait and also received his LPPO.

To see some of the accepted and winning images, click below

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NoBS Goes to Ohio

Rob and James recently spoke to about fifty photographers at the PPO Professional Photographers Of SouthWestern Ohio. They talked about getting publicity for your studio, the benefits of a Wordpress website, and off camera flash. Both of them also did live model shoots. James photographed a bride and groom outside demonstrating his flash techniques. Rob did the virtually impossible by photographing a two year old boy and his three year old sister.

Here's what one of the attendees had to say:

Thank you SO MUCH for coming to Dayton OH and sharing so much great information with us! I learned a lot that day and have some fire to get things accomplished with my fresh new ideas! I hope you enjoyed our warm days and parks!

Thanks much, Jodi Shannon

If you would like to have Rob and James speak at your local professional photographers chapter, send an email to interpolatethis@nobsphotosucces.com.

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Niagara School Of Imaging August 2009

Rob and James once again will be teaching at this year's Niagara School of Imaging taking place August 16-20.

Wondering what you will see with each of them? Here are their course summaries:

James Hodgins: "The Kitchen Sink":

The only thing separating outstanding photographers from mediocre ones is the ability to capture the elusive light and utilize creative composition. James’ class is an intensive class for learning practical applications and fine art styles of weddings and portraiture. He will demonstrate his many advanced tips and tricks from his unique shooting style to workflow automation, Photoshop techniques and marketing skills that have guaranteed him photographic success.

And Rob's:

Rob Provencher - How to Build Your Portrait Business

The marketing, shooting and success principles that he not only teaches and preaches, but practises in his own studio, has, over the years, been a favorite with many photographers who yearn to discover and apply the fastest, straightest line to wedding and portrait success without all the nonsense or hype. A "must attend" for the serious photographer.

If you'd like more info on attending, click on this link.

Adventures In Portrait Lighting: Lighting Setups

So, we thought we'd inject some practical, technical information for you this month. Hence a little primer on three different types of lighting setups for portraiture. Lighting as we all know can make or break a portrait. It conveys mood, emotion, and how we perceive the subject. Before determining which lighting you will use, you need to analyze the subject's head shape and size. Choosing the appropriate lighting will emphasize the positive and flatter your subject.

In no particular order of importance, the three types are broad lighting, short lighting, and butterfly lighting. Each type has its time and place for use.

In short lighting, the light is placed in the side of the subject that is turned away from the camera. This type of lighting is used to make the subject appear thinner.

Want to make a person with a narrow face appear a bit wider? Broad lighting is the way to go. This is the opposite of short lighting. The lighting is placed on the side of the subject that is closest to the camera. The catchlights should be at the 1 o'clock position.

Finally, if you are looking for perhaps a bit more drama, butterfly lighting is for you. It's also known as glamour lighting because many fashion photographers employ this method. The light is placed high (not too high because then there will be too much shadow in the eyes) and directly in front of the face. It creates a symmetrical shadow below the subject's nose.

We hope you've found this brief overview of portrait lighting educational. If you have a particular technical topic you'd like addressed in future newsletter issues, please let us know!