Photo Club Events - Keep these days open

The Photo Club is planning two events for March, and everyone is invited.

On Saturday, March 14th, we are riding the Metro into Los Angeles to photograph Watt's Towers, Union Station, Olvera Street, the Grand Central Market and Disney Concert Hall. Meet at 9am at the Long Beach Willow Metro Station. It costs only 5 bucks for a full day Metro pass.

The next weekend the Photo Club is going on its spring camping trip to the Salton Sea. The trip is Friday the 20th of March to Sunday the 22nd. We will surely visit Salvation Mtn. and Slab City, the bubbling mud pots and Bombay Beach. If we are lucky the wildflowers will be in full bloom.
Figure on paying 5 bucks per night for camping at the Salton Sea Beach Marina.

If you have any questions, contact Jeff Smeding at jsmeding@lbcc.edu

Photo Club Meeting - This Wed. at LAC

Come join us at the LAC campus for a Photo Club meeting.
Wednesday, February 25 in room K143 at 4:30pm.
See you there!

Call For Entries: Young Guns

About the Theme - Young Guns

In keeping with Watson Studio Gallery’s philosophy of providing exposure to emerging photographers, this exhibit will celebrate the world as seen through the eyes of young photographers and digital illustrators. Subject matter is open but should be “family friendly”.

Watson Studio Gallery invites and encourages all young photographers and digital illustrators working in all media, to participate in this exhibition.

Eligibility - Age Restriction:
The exhibition is open to all domestic and international photographers aged 25 years and under (as of February 28, 2009) working with digital or traditional photography, digital/photo illustration or combinations of these media.

Exhibition and Awards:
As a benefit of being selected for this exhibition, artists and their work will be seen by an audience of artists and collectors who appreciate photographic and digital art forms.
-Winning images will be exhibited and available for sale at Watson Studio Gallery in Johnson City, Texas from March 27 to April 25, 2009.
-Winners will also be prominently featured on the Watson Studio Gallery website and be included in news releases to various local and web publications.
-A public reception for the artists will take place on Saturday, March 27th to coincide with opening events at the Kirchman Gallery and Arts Encounters at the Benini Sculpture Ranch.
Awards:
Age Category: 18 years and under
-Juror’s Choice award: $200
-Director’s Choice award: $150
Age Category: 19 to 25 years
-Juror’s Choice award: $200
-Director’s Choice award: $150
Visitor’s Choice Award: $100

PhotoFest@LBCC 2009 - Register Now!

Registration for this year's PhotoFest is now open.

Fresh off of the success of our first PhotoFest last spring, the Photography Department at Long Beach City College will be hosting PhotoFest 09 @ LBCC on April 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th. 2009. The 2nd annual PhotoFest@LBCC will be held in Long Beach, California with 4 days of free photography-related events and celebrations. The festival will bring together a wide array of accomplished photographers from Southern California and will showcase the work of renowned photographic artists and photojournalists. Our goal is to celebrate photography and it’s impact on our world.

The main emphasis of the festival will be the workshops, demonstrations and seminars held over the four-day period. These events are free, open to students and the general public as well, and are suitable for all levels of expertise.

As we said before, it's free, but you must register. Some workshops are limited in space, so sign up early.

Use this link to visit our Festival blog for more information and registration.

Photo Club Meeting - Wed. the 11th at 5pm at PCC

Come join us and get involved in the Photo Club. The next meeting is Wed. Feb. 11 at 5pm in room EE250 at the PCC campus. We will discuss the upcoming trip to the Botanical Gardens. Also, the trip to LA on the Metro was rained out. We will re-schedule it.

Hope to see you there.

LICENSING, PRICING, and NEGOTIATING

LICENSING, PRICING, and NEGOTIATING

ASMP presents two seminars in one program, so get prepared to pack your head with an incredible amount of useful information about the photography business.

Hang out in a historic L.A. house in the historic West Adams District (convenient to downtown and the 10 Freeway), and chow down on some (non-historic) food, as well.

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WHAT DO I CHARGE?

Susan Carr presents a candid discussion on licensing and pricing your work. Take the mystery out of determining your fees and setting licensing terms. Get real world strategies for pricing in this tough business climate. Learn how to sell your prices with confidence.

Are your clients asking for more and paying less? Are your costs increasing? Are you struggling with how to determine your fees? And, what about talking to clients about price?

Topics:

• What you need to know about copyright.
• A real world look at how to license photography.
• Why are copyright, licensing, and pricing connected?
• Pricing models.
• Learn the steps to determining what to charge.
• Selling your price.

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I STINK AT NEGOTIATING

Join Blake Discher for his highly acclaimed “Strictly Business 2” lecture on how to win jobs. Blake will teach you the steps to become a top negotiator. This critical skill can change your business in the most profound way — more and better work! Blake will walk you through real world scenarios, show you how to listen and talk to prospects turning them into loyal clients.

Do you panic when you have to discuss money with a client? Do you talk too fast, ramble or sound indignant? Do you give in too fast to a lower price or broad licensing terms?

Seminar Topics:

• Learn how to prepare for a negotiation.
• Researching the client.
• Increasing your clout.
• Listening skills.
• When is it time to walk away.
• The follow-up is critical.

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SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2009

9:00 AM to 1:00 PM - Doors open at 8:30.

LOCATION:

The Wilshire House (built for Mrs. Wilshire),

2501 Fourth Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90018

REGISTER AT WWW.ASMP.ORG under SEMINARS:

Register today!

$50 – ASMP Member

$75 – Professional Association Member

$85 – Non-Member

$35 - Students

DOOR PRIZES

Two copies of Microsoft Expression Media (a $299 value)

A copy of Photo Price Guide from Hindsight (a $99 value)

A copy of METAmachine from Hindsight (a $49 value)

Two copies of The ASMP Professional Business Practices in Photography book

This program is sponsored by MICROSOFT

Photo Club to Meet at PCC

Please join us for the first Photo Club meeting at the PCC campus this semester. The meeting will take place Wednesday, February 11 at 5pm in room EE250.

The last meeting at the LAC campus had a very large turnout. We talked about getting a newsletter started and a camping trip to the Salton Sea. For more information, show up next Wednesday!

This weekend we will be taking the Metro to Los Angeles for a day of shooting....if it doesn't rain. The trip is Sat. February 7 and we will meet at the Willow Station of the Metro Blue Line at 9am. For more info, contact Jeff Smeding jsmeding@lbcc.edu