ONLINE REGISTRATION FOR IE 2010

Hey Everyone,Ok so after hours and hours of debating, we have finally settled on a date when ONLINE REGISTRATION will be for IE 2010.If you haven't as yet seen who the 2010 instructors are, check out the previous post for the instructors list.So here is the date.See you all soon.Rockie***********************************************************************ONLINE REGISTRATION DATE:DECEMBER 18th, 2009 @ 12pm gotto: http://www.imageexplorations.ca...

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DATES for IE 2010 !

Many of you have been asking about the exact dates for IE 2010.IE 2010 is on JULY 11th to 15th ( a sunday to thursday)OPEN REGISTRATION IS ONLINE ON JANUARY 1ST, 2010 AT : HTTP://WWW.IMAGEEXPLORATIONS.CAI will post for you the launch of the online registration once it is up and January comes !Stay tuned for more info for this coming year.RockiePS. if you haven't as yet, Please make sure you subscribe to our blog or our news letters...

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IE 2010 INSTRUCTORS LIST !!!!!!!

Hey everyone,So I know it has been a very long while since I have posted a blog. And there has been some very very good reason for it. And truth be told, if you are reading this right now that, this is one of the huge reasons why I haven't been posting.But instead of stalling (like I so want to right now ... LOL) I will let you all in on the extremely exciting IE 2010 INSTRUCTORS LIST !Oh and just one more thing .... Have fun...

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re: Wacom Tablet Intuos Videos reposting

Thanks to Rob who pointed this out to me.. but apparently Joe re: linked his vid's so I found them again and have reposted a fresh link for you all regarding Wacom's New Intuo's Tablets.So with out further a do.... here they are.Peace all,Roc...

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Wacom Intuos4 med Tablet Tutorials

Hey everyone, Finally back online with y'all. Things at IE 2009 were totally awesome and will have a ton of vids and pics to show you all what happend this year. More on IE2009 and IE2010 in upcoming posts. But for now I wanted to talk about the New Wacom Intuos4 med tablet. This year at IE2009 this particular tablet was a huge hit ! Actually...

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Joe and Carol Interview (Part 2)

Here is Part 2 of the interview with Joe and Carol. See ya at IE 2009 !***For online registration, visit us at: http://www.imageexplorations.ca...

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Joe and Carol Interview (Part 1)

Here is the first part of the interview.Roc...

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Meet Joe Glyda and Carol Andrews : Instructors for Image Explorations 2009 !

Every year at IE we have some of the best Master Photographers who come to share their heart and skills with us. But every now and then, there comes a course that is way out of the box of the "normal" photographic course. In fact it is so way out of the box, that it is literally difficult to put into words What goes on in it, Who should be...

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The Truth... It hurts sometimes

I just saw this great video on Dane Sanders Blog... (will talk more about Dane in an upcoming post as he will be our Opening speaker at IE 2009 this year in July !) Anyways, when I saw this vid I was like, "Right on ! Finally someone speaking the Truth about the economy !Have a listen and let me know what you think ! More about this in the next post !Roc...

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LORI NORDSTROM: IE 2009 Children/Maternity Instructor (Part 2)

Here is some more info on Lori Nordstrom who is teaching our Childrens/Maternity Course at IE2009 this year !If you haven't yet, check out the little interview I did with her on our last post to get a feel for who Lori is, what is on her heart and what she is going to be teaching !Be Blessed Y'all !Rockie Her Bio : Lori Nordstrom owns a boutique...

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LORI NORDSTROM: IE 2009 Children/Maternity Instructor

Hey Everyone....Just got back from Texas School 2009 ! What a great school ! For those of you who don't know, Texas school is practically our Sister or Brother School. Don Dixon who is the Head Director for Texas School was instrumental in helping Don MacGregor 10 yrs ago in starting Image Explorations !Anyways while I was down there I found Lori Nordstrom and decided to do a quick interview with her to introduce you all to who...

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NEW UPDATES !

Hey Everyone,Sorry for being so absent for so long, but been traveling the world for a while so Blogging has been a bit tough. If your interested you can visit my own Blog to read about what I was doing and in what Countries I visited in a matter of 3 weeks !Ok... so just some heads up...1. Travel INFOIf you have not read out blog posting on this please READ IT ! Some very important tips on your flight schedule that you need to...

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TRAVEL ADVISORY FOR IMAGE EXPLORATIONS ATTENDEES !

Hey all...Ok this post is for the IE 2009 ATTENDEES !So if you are NOT YET coming then you can do 1 of either things:You can get right on our website and Register for a butt kickin course at IE 2009 !You can tune out and wait for my NEXT NEW POST coming in 2 days !Hope to see ya at IE 2009 !************************************************************FOR ALL OUT OF TOWNERS COMING INTO IE 2009 !We have been asked this question a...

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JUNE IE SUPER SHOOT DETAILS

Hey all,For those of you interested, the JUNE IE SUPER SHOOT is just around the corner.Here are the general details:Date: JUNE 21st, 2009Time: 1pm - 9pm (with dinner break in the middle with everyone)Location: NEW WEST (Antique Alley)Theme: models will be dressed in Spy/Bond/film noir themeShoot Challenge: we will only be allowed to light the models with Speedlites !Cost: $50 pre-register (closes 1 week before) or $60 at the...

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IE SUPER SHOOTS !

Hey all,So recently we launched our IE SUPER SHOOTS!These are small little super shoots that will happen 4 x's a year.The first of these super shoots happened in April at IRONWORKS STUDIO and man it was a blast. I will be posted up some more images shortly. But for now I wanted to post up the winners for the super shoot.Each Super shoot comes...

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So you think a group of 8 is tough hey, try 800 people !

Check this out guys, this is a very good snap shot at the reality of a career in photography. Its not all glam. But if you know your stuff, you can sure work.This photographer, Bert does a super great job at this shoot where he needs to photograph 800 people for a conference.Let me know what you think.Roc...

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SuperHeroes Rise in Tough Times

Just caught this article from Cnn.com on how the love or fancination with "Super Heroes" is on the rise once again.It seems in the past when times where tough because of economics, people turned to "Super Heroes" for hope and inspiration. It seems that more than 70 years ago during the depression and beginnings of World War II, that such heroes as Superman, Batman, Wonder Women and Captain America became Legends. And it seems...

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10 Values Worth Repeating

Here is a great list I read on Church of the Customer Blog today.There is definitely lots to think through in this list, infact there is lot on this list that we should really be paying attention to concerning our business as a photographer.But lets take it one step further during this time of Economic "tightening" as I prefer to say... Read though the list below and and actually assign a number value for each one. Rate it on...

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Diet Coke and Mentos !

Ok.. so I just saw this on Youtube. Man is this hilarious. But as you watch this vid... give this some thought...What is being marketed here ? Diet Coke or Mentos Is the Story being told successfully ? What impact or impression did the video leave with you afterwards ? Could this be applied to your next marketing strategy for your studio ? Rockie...

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Some Thoughts about Change !

Just ran across this post from Seth Godin. Seth as a great blogger and writer about marketing. I will mention more about him and many others in my next post. But for now, have a look at what Seth shared in his blog about CHANGE ! Remember... change is always in evitable. But it is HOW we change that makes the difference for the future.Rockie****************************************Consider for a minute the pivot points available...

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10 Things to Do During the Recesssion !

Here is a list of 10 things you can consider doing during this recession. I know it is tough and hard on alot of people right now, and watching the news is not exactly encouraging either. But try thinking of it this way... if you were just the same as last year right now... would you possible have the time to make some changes in your life that may benefit you for years to come ?10 Things You Can Do During the RecessionAttend...

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NEW: Pocket Wizards New TTL Flash Triggers !

Ok guys and gals, If you haven't seen these amazing little things yet, the check out this vid. I am so blown away by the Technology that we have today ! You know I am gonna be in line at IE2009 Vendors from Beau Photo to buy me a set of these ! I think the coolest part of these new flash triggers is the ability to utilize the full range of shutter speeds with their Hyper Sync Speed mode. Can't wait to get my hands on one.Roc...

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Did you know your Canon 30D can do this !

Notte Sento (English subtitles) from napdan on Vimeo.So... a fellow photographer I know, Bandele, posted this great video today about a short romantic movie of a girl who misses her train to Milan and is set to wait overnight in Rome until Dawn. What blew my mind about this short story was how it was made from 4500 + photographs shot on a canon 30D ! Thats right !!!! A canon freakin 30D !!!!!!!!!!Folks this goes to show that there...

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INSTRUCTORS: Jed and Vicki Taufer - Contemporary Portraits / Marketing

Image Explorations is so proud to introduce to you Jed and Vicki Taufer ! Jed and Vicki are NEW INSTRUCTORS at IE2009. Together these 2 make an unbelievable pair in the industry. Not only do they have a 7000 sq/feet studio at hand but they have one diverse portfolio and market. Join them as they discuss with you how to get from "Basement...

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10 Things you could do better today

Chris Brogen posted this a while back. I love it. Why? Because it is short and sweet and straight to the point.When life gets busy for us, really we have only have 2 options.Stay status quo Make changes and better our life(more on this in my next post about HABITS)So have a look at the list below that Chris posted. Are there at least 1 that you can focus on in the coming next moth to better your life and your busines ? Rockie***********************************************10...

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Success is linked to 10,000 hours !

One of my fav reads this winter has been this book called "Outliers" by Malcom Gladwell.In essence, this book is about Success, and people who have become successful. But what makes this book different from all the others is how Malcom brings it down to 3 main components that all successful people have in common. Once of the main common denominators...

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Greg and Lesa Daniel (Carriage Trade / Advanced Portrait Instructor)

Have you ever wondered how you could create a single image from your session and turn it into a master piece, and then print it in to a large Canvas wall portrait and charge a good value for it ?Well, if you have, this class is for you !Meet Greg and Lesa Daniel.Greg and Lesa are a dynamic duo who teach the art of Fine Art Portraiture at...

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