Tag Archives: dustinmeyer

Where in the world is Dustin?

In case you don’t follow me on Google+, you may not realize that I’ve been busy with a new project with my friend and fellow photographer Eric Doggett. Photog.TV is our online pro photographer talk show. We cover everything from the latest news in the photo industry, to live Photoshop tutorials, and live lighting demonstrations....

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Facebook Timeline and Privacy Settings

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With the upcoming new Facebook Timeline, there are plenty of reasons to be excited, especially for photographers. I was invited to try out the new Timeline feature, so I thought I’d give you guys a preview. First off, it’s pretty incredible how far back the Timeline goes. In fact, the first thing I realized was...

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How to Deal with the Wrong Clients

Not long ago, I was contacted by a potential client to shoot her wedding day. After talking on the phone for a while, I was really optimistic about capturing her wedding and getting to know her and her fiancé more. The initial phone consultation went great with a lot of talking about photography ideas, the...

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Senior Portraits and Inside Edition

This Austin senior portraits was captured by Dustin Meyer Photography.

A couple of weeks ago, I was contacted by Inside Edition. They had read an article about me and my senior portraits in the Austin American Statesmen. What intrigued them was the fact that I’ve had clients pay as much as up to $5,000 for senior portraits in the past. Keep in mind, senior portraits...

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Google+

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What’s one more social media site? Google+ has quickly become the fastest growing social media site out there. With projections to reach 10 million users any day now according to Mashable.com, Google+ disciples have rapidly taken their place and grown their circles. So, to make a quick overview of the main features of Google+, here...

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Update: Facebook Comments Social Plugin

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In my previous post, we covered the Facebook Comments Social Plugin to teach you how to take your blog to the next level when it comes to viral marketing tactics. In fact, in my most recent post on my wedding website, you can see an example of just how far-reaching Facebook Comments can go. However,...

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Facebook Comments Social Plugin

Facebook Comments Social Plugin

Here’s a quick video tutorial on how to add Facebook Social Comments to your blog posts. Enjoy!

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Lighting Tip: Using Available Light

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Today’s lighting tip is something that I think many of photographers tend to overlook during the rush of wedding day shooting… available light. Sure, sun flare and the shady side of buildings are great. But what about other places you are forgetting? How about the great indoors? When I walk into a bridal room and...

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