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October 2018
Digital Asset Management Fundamentals
Presented by Seth Boonchai This 45 minute presentation will focus on fundamental DAM concepts for photographers. We will cover broad concepts dealing with Ingestion, processing, distributing and archiving digital assets. Topics include: Workflow ideas, planning for DAM, metadata basics, using or not using the cloud and some real world horror stories to make you feel better about your DAM system. Please note, this presentation covers core concepts of DAMs for photographers, if you are comfortable in your understanding DAMs and…
Find out more »November 2018
Accounting for Photographers
Presented by Debbie I. Moran This 45 minute presentation will focus on best practices for photographers navigating sales tax and services vs sale of tangible items, Sole proprietor vs S Corporation, important tax items to consider, and changes in new tax laws. Debbie will answer questions after the talk. About Debbie: Debbie Moran is a Partner in the New Orleans office of Hannis T. Bourgeois CPAs & Business Advisors and provides entrepreneurial clients with tax and consulting services. She concentrates…
Find out more »March 2019
Drone Photography –
©Paul Charbonnet Drone Photography Presented by Paul Charbonnet Paul Charbonnet of Atmosphere Cinema will give a flight demonstration at the start of the program and will follow with a presentation on new trends and best business practices in the aerial and drone imaging industry. About Paul: Baton Rouge resident Paul Charbonnet of Atmosphere Cinema started his video career in 2001 shooting and editing for a church in St. Louis. He next studied Digital Art and Design at Full…
Find out more »June 2019
Estimating Jobs & Communicating Value
©Luke Copping ASMP New Orleans/Gulf South is pleased to present commercial, editorial, portrait photographer and ASMP National Chair Luke Copping for a fun and cooperative workshop designed to help photographers deconstruct what exactly goes into putting together a bid. Luke will speak candidly and openly about his pricing methodology and discuss ways for clients to value your work more, leaving a net-positive impact on them and your market. We start by breaking into groups to prepare estimates for…
Find out more »December 2019
Mary Virginia Swanson on Numbers vs. People: SOCIAL MEDIA STRATEGIES for PHOTOGRAPHERS in the INSTAGRAM ERA
How many people can you reach by pushing a button? Do sheer numbers matter, or the people behind them? Are your efforts to have a presence online better served by being “Followed” by a broad audience or “found” by curators and photo researchers searching for specific visual content? Is it possible to have a presence that satisfies both audiences? In this lecture, Mary Virginia Swanson discusses the best strategies for using social media platforms for engaging with decision makers and…
Find out more »April 2020
Beer and A Sandwich
Join us at the studio of chapter member Eugenia Uhl for a brief lecture and detailed demonstration on photographing a beer and a sandwich. Come early for our social hour, which features ... you guessed it ... beer and sandwiches! Photograph by Robert Downs Eugenia Uhl is a native New Orleanian and its best food photographer. Her tenth cookbook will be published later this year. You've seen her work on countless covers of New Orleans Magazine. Upon completing an advertising degree…
Find out more »June 2020
Webinar: Productivity Tips Using Adobe Lightroom
Richard Vallon Tuesday, June 2nd, 7:00 pm Mac wiz Richard Vallon shares his knowledge and expertise in the use of Lightroom as a RAW file processor, cataloging system, and workflow optimization tool in this live Zoom webinar sponsored by ASMP New Orleans/Gulf South. Former chapter president George Long will help lead the discussion as Richard offers advice on such subjects as making your keywording 'future proof', strategies for rating images, easy ways to make collections, and the upsides and…
Find out more »Webinar: 30 Years of Corporate Event Photography
George Long Thursday, June 4th, 7:00 pm George's long history as a freelancer includes coverage of thousands of special events. In this webinar, he will discuss contracts, negotiations, and how to deal with challenging clients, plus tips on keeping clients and attracting new ones. He asks that you send questions in advance to george@georgelong.com . Join us! Thursday June 4, 2020 Program and Q&A: 7:00 pm https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86978265535 Password: 336500 More info: neworleansgs@asmp.org (504) 377-8668
Find out more »Webinar: Cherchez La Femme
Cheryl Gerber Tuesday, June 9th, 7:00 pm New Orleans' most prolific freelance photojournalist shares her view of life on the streets of the city she loves. Cheryl Gerber's dedication to her craft has resulted in her second book, "Cherchez La Femme". George Long will quiz Cheryl on her work ethic and her path to publication. Please join us for what is sure to be a lively and entertaining discussion. Send questions you'd like answered in advance to neworleansgs@asmp.org. .…
Find out more »September 2020
Rescheduled – Webinar: Business Insurance Discussion
Image courtesy of Taylor & Taylor Associates, Inc. Ross and Scott Taylor Wednesday, September 23, 4:00 pm Arranging insurance protection for a still photo shoot is as essential as organizing the proper crew, securing adequate locations and renting equipment. A well thought out insurance program will help to protect your shoot from the financial consequences of a variety of mishaps as well as defending covered law suits. Join us for a business insurance discussion led by Ross and Scott Taylor…
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