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You need the right waiver forms and high insurance and I would tell you not to do this. Just my eye caught this fooling around on the web last night.

Read more……… Click the link or the picture for the source. There is also a little video, watch it if you dare, it’s scary if you are afraid of heights.

If you’re afraid of heights you may want to look away, and you should certainly never make friends with these daredevil photographers from Russia. We here in the U.S. have memes, young Russian photographers, it seems, have “skywalking”: the newest extremely dangerous photography fad to hit the Internet.

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Fast Start: Canon 7D

Join John Greengo for an in-depth step-by-step tour of the Canon 7D . With a hands-on introduction to your camera’s operations, detailed instructions on how all the menus work, and instruction on how to shoot great photos with this specific camera model.

Other camera’s and classes by John Greengo : http://www.creativelive.com/instructor/john-greengo

From a Scott Kelby show “The GRID”

Bad advise that was given to photographers:

1. Buy this Nikon or Canon 70-200 mm lens it is a must have.
You might have a different style then the one you are giving advise to so it depends what style of photography you are doing. Rent before you buy.
2. Buy only prime lenses.
If you buy a zoom lens you have more possibilities, prime lenses have just one focal length.
3. My family and friends told me all my pictures are looking great, I should start a photography business.
Hold your horses, most of your friends and loved ones will say that to you even if you shoot only garbage. Find a mentor that will tell you the truth and reconsider. Running a business in photography is being 80% entrepreneur and 20% photographer. A hobby will give you 100% photography.
4. Fix it in Photoshop.
You will not learn to take great photo’s if you fix everything in Photoshop, fix it at the spot so you get better in taking pictures.
5. Buy the camera that feels right in your hands.
Look for a camera that has the functions you are looking for, it’s a creative tool not for looks, the last thing you should do is to determine if it feels good.
6. Do never use a tripod it’s not what the pro’s do.
A good tripod will make your shot if you can’t hand hold the camera. The pro’s use tripods when needed.

Watch the whole show here:

http://kelbytv.com/thegrid/2012/04/27/the-grid-episode-51-guest-frank-doorhof/

Add your “Bad” advise to the comments.

Hey Guys,

Amazon is offering another free kindle book on photography!  It is a quick

read very very basic but gives a few good tips for the very beginner.

Click the image and follow the link to getting your free download

You can think whatever you want of today being Friday the 13th but I think today is a good one, as of today we have 1700 members.

If you want to take your photography skills to the next level, this Fundamentals of Digital Photography workshop is designed for you. The more you know about how your camera works, the better photographer you are going to be. When you learn to truly understand how aperture, shutter speed, ISO, depth of field, lenses, composition and light work together, you open up a new way to see the world and create powerful imagery.

John Greengo is known for his unique teaching style. He breaks down complicated subject matters into easily understood concepts through animated graphics. No matter what your current photography skill set, you are sure to have many “a-ha” revelations in this comprehensive workshop.

Even if you are a seasoned photographer this will be a great course to follow as a refresher and maybe you will learn something new. His illustrations and way of explaining photography is one of the best in the educational field I have seen. Sign up now and watch this whole week for free.

STARTS MONDAY APRIL  9  12pm central!

http://www.creativelive.com/live

Depth of field example:

SCHEDULE

Monday, April 9
Session 1: The Photographer’s Eye
Session 2: The Camera

Tuesday, April 10
Session 3: The Sensor
Session 4: Lenses

Wednesday, April 11
Session 5: Exposure
Session 6: Focus

Thursday, April 12
Session 7: Light
Session 8: Gadget Bag

Friday, April 13
Session 9: Composition Part 1
Session 10: Composition Part 2

Scott Kelby training is offering Light Room 4 training In April. Learn from the pros.

Get ready for the best Photoshop® Lightroom® training on the planet! You’ll be taught by Matt Kloskowski, one of the world’s top Lightroom experts. Sit tight as he shows you an insider’s view of Lightroom. From Start to Finish, from image capture to final print – you’ll see it unfold right in front of you, as you learn step-by-step how to take control of your digital photography workflow. This seminar will teach you how to take your photography to an amazing new level of productivity, efficiency, and fun with real world insider techniques that will make your life easier, and free your time so you can do what you really want with your photography.

• Minneapolis, MN April 23rd
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