Yeah, I just sold my first print in the gallery I went into this month.

This is the image

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Jeff

I just found out that I’m one of the finalists in the Photographer’s Forum magazine annual photography contest. Over 3,400 photographers from around the world sent in photographs. I’ll find out where I finish in August.

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Jeff

It’s that time of year when Monsoons are dumping rain all over Arizona. That’s also the time I’m outside trying to get some lightning photographs. It was always a challenge to protect my equipment from the rain without buying some expensive gear. I didn’t want to spend a lot of money for rain protection that I only need for one month out of the year. Then I found the Rainsleeve http://www.naturescapes.net/store/op-tech-usa-rainsleeve-18-set-of-2.html. It’s only $5.99 for two, with no sales tax and free shipping. My Rainsleeves arrived today, and they’re great. There’s a hole in the back I can put around my eyepiece, while still keeping a watertight seal, and it’s made from a heavier gauge plastic than I was expecting. Check it out.

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Jeff

Hi Everyone,

Last week I sent out press releases about my photographs being in the coop in Jerome. So far the press release has appeared on six websites, and here http://www.kudosaz.com/mainInterior.asp?SectionID=4&SubSectionID=4&ArticleID=33274&TM=40213.43

Kudos is a local arts publication that is distributed to Sedona, Flagstaff, Cottonwood and other surrounding cities. Press releases really work.

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Jeff

Looking for a photography workshop? Check these out.

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Jeff

http://www.anchellworkshops.com
http://www.andersonranch.org
http://www.anseladams.com
http://www.artguat.org
http://www.tonystromberg.com
http://www.focusadventures.com
http://www.englander-work-shops.com
http://www.francephotogenique.com
http://www.huinoeau.com
http://www.theworkshops.com
http://www.photofieldschool.com
http://www.workshop.org
http://www.ptreyes.org
http://www.santafeworkshops.com

Hi Everyone,

Here’s an article about ImageRights International. They scan the web to see if your photos are being used illegally, and now they’re offering a free service. Check it out here http://www.pdngearguide.com/gearguide/content_display/news/e3ife5a57734af1cf190ef909fbc37ff6a3

And here’s a great article from PDN on current mounting techniques for photographs http://www.pdnonline.com/pdn/content_display/photo-news/people-on-the-move/e3ia79b785237c8fd241771a8823c61353f

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Jeff

Wow, I only had a week and a half to find vendors, order frames, mats, backing, Plexiglas; create price tags, info stickers for the back of the prints, an info sheet on caring for Plexiglas, a bio and assemble everything. But it’s finally done and my prints are hung.

This is all taking place in the New State Motor Building (across from Grapes Restaurant and down the stairs), a garage built in 1918. The Jerome Historical Society bought it and turned it into an artist’s coop. Now there’s three photographers, a couple of painters, a sculptor, a jeweler, a coffee shop, a gift shop, and most importantly, public bathrooms. If that doesn’t pull in the tourist crowd, nothing will.

Here are some photos I took right after the pictures were hung. Now it’s back to matting 11 prints for my art bin. The art walk is tomorrow and I want to have plenty of photos on hand.

Maybe I’ll see you there.

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Jeff

It’s been a busy and exciting few days. On Thursday I talked with the head of the Jerome Historical Society about putting some of my photographs in their gallery space. On Friday he informed me that he wanted to put my work up in the gallery, in less than two weeks. My initial thought was, “Wow, that’s fantastic.” My second thought was, “Wow, I have A LOT of stuff to do.”

Before I did any ordering, I had to research dozens of companies to find the products I wanted, at a good price. It was actually a lot of fun. Kind of like treasure hunting. Then I spent the next four days ordering frames, mats, framing and display materials, bags for matted prints and so much more. Everything has been ordered, and I’ve made my credit card company very happy.

The frames and mats should arrive 1-2 days before they need to be installed, so I expect a frenzy of matting and framing to meet the deadline.

This will be my first gallery presence, and I’m really looking forward to the whole experience. So if you find yourself in Jerome, Arizona, on or after July 1st, head on over to the New State Motor Building (across from Grapes Restaurant and down the stairs) and take a look at my photographs. I hope to see you there.

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Jeff

The photography industry is going through some pretty significant changes. If you want to read an interesting New York Times article about the changes in the photography industry, go here For Photographers, the Image of a Shrinking Path - NYTimes.com

And to read some great comments on the article, from amateurs, professionals and everyone in between, go here Pros and Amateurs Debate: Is Photography in Trouble? - Media Decoder Blog - NYTimes.com

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Jeff

I hope you enjoy this commercial, it gave me a good laugh.

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Jeff