Shooting Headshots

One of my favorite seminars I went to at the PhotoPlusExpo was a popular photographer named Peter Hurley.  As a former model himself, he knows what it takes to be in front of the camera. I've seen his amazing work online and have been inspired by his YouTube videos especially the one from FStoppers.


Here is another video of his work:


Those of you wanting to learn more can be coached by Peter himself through his professional site.
http://ph2pro.com/

PhotoPlusExpo and Branding yourself

My Daughter in a candy store!

I remember watching closely as my children entered the CANDY STORE in New York (Economy Candy). Their eyes lit up and wanted to show me everything! They were SO EXCITED! Living in Asia for 17 years really secluded us from opportunities like this. 

I had that SAME feeling walking into the PhotoPlusExpo in New York this past week. It felt like a HUGE Costco lined up with TECHY stuff. A GEAR HEAD dream if you will. Venders giving away free things just to reel you in. I LOVED it, but at the same time my heart was torn...do I really need all this crap?

For a few, the reason of attending PhotoPlusExpo is not just for seeing new products, but to attend something that could be life changing. They offered Portfolio Reviews by Palm Springs Photo Festival. Some of you are wondering what is a "Portfolio Review"? A portfolio review is a place where you get to present your work to Magazine Art Directors, Galleries, Advertising Agencies, Reps and more.  Yes, it's a great place to get feedback on your own work yet get jobs and build what we say in China called "Guanxi" meaning connections.

During my time at the School of Visual Arts where I got my Masters of Professional Studies, we prepared well