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WPPI Ten Commandments

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Ok, so maybe I’m a little too dramatic by using the term “commandments”, but you get my drift. WPPI is the largest professional photographer convention you’ve ever attended. It’s in the heart of America’s playland, Las Vegas. Exciting? Yes. Fun? You bet! Overwhelming? Ok, you get the point… So, as a 5-time veteran and 2-time...

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Why SnapKnot gets it

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Finally, a wedding photography profile site that gets it! This is a post about my favorite online advertising site for wedding and event photographers, SnapKnot. Make sure to check them out and to look for SnapKnot at WPPI 2011! -Dustin Meyer SnapKnot is a website dedicated to helping engaged couples find the perfect wedding photographer. SnapKnot is...

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Something From the Heart…

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It’s been a crazy year. However, in spite of the stress, disappointments, and letdowns, I’m reminded to stop and appreciate the little things. Little things like love, joy, and inspiration. As photographers, we work tirelessly to please our clients, meet expectations, and rise to the competition. But let’s not forget why we all do it....

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Do You Deliver?

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Ok, so probably not the “deliver” you had in mind. I just had to throw that in there since the birth of our son is several days away. Hence, why the posts have been few and far between over the past several months. However, even though the term “deliver” can have a several meanings, the...

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URGENT: Facebook Hi-res Downloads

Many of you have been highly anticipating some of Facebook’s upcoming photo gallery features. However, there is something very important for all photographer’s to be aware of… hi-res downloads. Plus, Facebook scrubs your metadata from the image once it’s uploaded. Watch the video and learn about how you can protect your images from piracy and...

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iPhone app review: Dragon Dictation

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My good friend Kevin Casey, CEO of Collages.net, and I occasionally have brainstorms over the phone about new product and service ideas for Collages.net customers. One day, we were chatting on our iPhones as both of us were driving in our cars, states away from each other. We came up with some really great ideas, but alas...

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The Road to WPPI

One of my followers on Twitter, Heather Curiel (btw, does awesome work with tintypes!!) asked me to do a post about the importance of WPPI (Wedding and Portrait Photographers International). Every year in Las Vegas, the WPPI convention dominates the city in one of the most engaging week-long workshops and expositions. But with so many photographer conventions...

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Published in Rangefinder Magazine

Professional Photographer Resource: MpactPhoto

Earlier this month, Rangefinder published their latest issue containing an interview of me about my uses of Vimeo, an online video community where I post many of my wedding slideshows as well as photography tutorials. It’s always great getting published for weddings and portraits. However, it’s especially great when you’re recognized for innovation and marketing from within...

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